JP7326745B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper tray storage section are discharged to the lower tray storage section (see Patent Document 1, for example).

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

JP 2013-255838 A

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to appropriately control the display of the information display means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of appropriately performing display control of information display means .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a history storage process for storing history information of a game corresponding to a predetermined event caused by execution of a game in a history storage means. history storage execution means;
information derivation means for deriving mode information corresponding to a game during a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means;
mode information storage means capable of storing a plurality of the mode information derived at different timings by the information derivation means;
In the mode information storage means, the mode information storage means stores a plurality of the mode information corresponding to the order derived by the information derivation means based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger. shift control means for executing shift processing for shifting the mode information between a plurality of storage areas;
mode information display control means for controlling display of information display means so that displays corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the mode information storage means are sequentially executed;
Means for creating a restricted state in which execution of a predetermined process for progressing a game is restricted based on occurrence of a predetermined abnormality;
with
The mode information display control means is
specific event response means for changing the information display means to a specific event response state based on the occurrence of a specific event ;
When the predetermined period is newly started, a specific display is performed on the information display means until the game situation ascertained by using the history information reaches the predetermined game situation. display control means;
with
The history storage execution means includes means for executing the history storage process even in the restricted situation,
The shift control means comprises means for executing the shift process even in the restricted situation,
The specific display control means is configured to end the specific display based on the game situation grasped using the history information becoming the predetermined game situation even in the restricted situation. have the means to
A predetermined display is performed by the information display means in the specific event corresponding state,
The gaming machine includes a control means capable of executing various processes including the above-mentioned predetermined process, and temporarily storing information in a predetermined internal storage means when executing the process,
The control means is
In-area processing executing means for executing in-area processing, which is processing using a program stored in a storage area of a predetermined address range in the program storage means;
an out-of-area process execution means for executing an out-of-area process, which is a process using a program stored in a storage area of an address range outside the predetermined address range in the program storage means;
saving executing means for saving information stored in the predetermined internal storage means to a saving storage means when or after the out-of-area processing is started;
a return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the predetermined internal storage means when or after the out-of-area processing is finished;
with
A predetermined setting process for setting data enabling display corresponding to the mode information in the mode information display control means is included in the outside-area process,
The in-region processing executing means includes means for executing, as the in-region processing, output processing for causing the information display means to display corresponding to the data set by the predetermined setting processing. It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably perform display control of the information display means .

1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the main components of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is an explanatory view for explaining the configuration related to the discharge of the game ball that has flowed down the game area. It is a front view of a main controller. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used for winning or losing lottery. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in a main-side ROM; It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flow chart showing a special figure variation start process executed by the main side CPU. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration for inputting a detection result of a ball-entering detection sensor to the main side CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the entering ball detection process performed by main side CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of the various devices which communicate between a payout control apparatus and the said payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by payout side CPU. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of a management IC; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an input port of a management-side I/F; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a correspondence memory; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory; It is a flowchart which shows the process for recognition performed by main side CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing management processing executed by a management-side CPU; (a) to (d) are time charts showing how information on correspondence between the first to fifteenth buffers and signal types is stored in a correspondence memory. 9 is a flowchart showing management output processing executed by the main CPU; 7 is a flowchart showing history setting processing executed by a management CPU; (a) to (e) are time charts showing how history information is stored in the history memory. 9 is a flowchart showing output processing of a set value update signal executed by the main CPU; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing display output processing executed by a management CPU; 4 is a flow chart showing display processing executed by a management-side CPU; (a) It is a flowchart which shows the data output process performed by main side CPU, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the external output process which is performed by management side CPU. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in a main ROM in the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of another storage memory in the third embodiment; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing repeated change monitoring processing executed by a management CPU; FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing repeated change monitoring processing executed by the main CPU in the fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU in the fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory in the sixth embodiment; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing history setting processing executed by a management CPU; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory in the seventh embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory in the eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing history setting processing executed by a management CPU; 4 is a flowchart showing display output processing executed by a management CPU; FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an input port of a management-side I/F in the ninth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for recognition performed by main side CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing management processing executed by a management-side CPU; (a) to (h) are time charts showing how information on the correspondence between the first to twelfth buffers and the types of signals is stored in the correspondence memory. FIG. 20 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a signal path for transmitting detection results of each ball-entering detection sensor to the main side CPU and management IC in the tenth embodiment; It is a front view of the main controller in 11th Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various displays on the first to fourth notification display devices under the control of the MPU; 4 is a flow chart showing display processing executed by a management-side CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices when the game history management result is displayed; (b) when the setting state of the pachinko machine is changed; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices; (a) to (h) are time charts showing how the first to fourth notification display devices enter the display state. (a) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the 1st information display apparatus in 12th Embodiment, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the 2nd information display apparatus. The first notification display device in the case of displaying the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices and in the case of displaying that the setting state of the pachinko machine is changeable. and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents of a second notification display device. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an abnormality display area in the thirteenth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality setting process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for an abnormality display performed by main side CPU. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing management output processing executed by the main CPU in the fourteenth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU in another form. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a setting mode of programs and data in a main ROM in the fifteenth embodiment; It is an explanatory view for explaining a setting mode of each area in main side RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for management performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of a non-specific control work area used for managing game histories; It is a flowchart which shows the check process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal ball entry management process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the result calculation process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the sixteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU in the seventeenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU in the eighteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU in the nineteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twentieth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration in the twenty-first embodiment; FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the twenty-second embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing RAM monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU in another form. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU in another form. FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the twenty-third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-fourth embodiment; FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-fifth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the another monitoring process performed by main side CPU. 29 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-sixth embodiment; 29 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-seventh embodiment; FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-eighth embodiment; FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-ninth embodiment; 29 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU in the thirtieth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the power failure information storage process performed by main side CPU. (a) It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of MPU, (b) is a time chart which shows the mode of the output of the reset signal by a reset signal output part. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. 10 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the process for management performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the another monitoring process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-first embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing at the time of abnormality performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing for non-specific control performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing power failure information storage processing executed by the main CPU in the thirty-second embodiment; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing checksum monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing for non-specific control performed by main side CPU. 29 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-third embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. 10 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration for display control of various display circuits by a main CPU; (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various buffers provided in a work area for specific control; (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various storage areas provided in a work area for non-specific control; be. It is an explanatory view for explaining an electric composition of display IC. (a) to (g) show how the type data and the display data are transmitted from the main CPU to the display IC and the display data transmitted from the display IC are received by the first display circuit or the second display circuit. It is a time chart. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices in a situation in which the setting value is updated; (b) the first to fourth notifications in a situation in which the setting value is confirmed; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the display device for the display; 29 is a flowchart showing set value update processing executed by the main CPU in the thirty-fourth embodiment; FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of a calculation result storage area in the thirty-fifth embodiment; (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices. 4(a) to 4(c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices; FIG. (a) to (e) are time charts showing how the base values of various areas are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices. It is a flowchart which shows the result calculation process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process at the time of the normal time performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. (a) to (f) are time charts for explaining display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices when supply of operating power to the main CPU is started. 29 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-seventh embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing normal setting processing executed by the main CPU in the thirty-eighth embodiment; FIG. FIGS. 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams for explaining setting correspondence storage areas provided in the main ROM in the thirty-ninth embodiment; FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the read-out process of the success/failure table performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing setting processing to the fifth display data buffer during setting update executed by the main CPU; FIG. FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams for explaining setting correspondence storage areas provided in the main ROM in the 40th embodiment; FIGS. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining various display units provided in an area that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine through the window panel in the forty-first embodiment, and (b) for explaining the display contents of the round display unit. It is an explanatory diagram for. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the forty-second embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing executed by the main CPU in the forty-third embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. (a) to (g) are time charts showing how the base values of various areas are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices. (a) to (g) are time charts showing how the base values of various areas are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices in the forty-fourth embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the forty-fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a storage area related to set values provided in a work area for specific control; It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing setting processing to the fifth display data buffer during setting confirmation executed by the main CPU; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing setting processing to the fifth display data buffer during setting update executed by the main CPU; FIG. Explanation for explaining the details of the processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing is being executed. It is a diagram. 10A to 10E are time charts showing end timings of setting value update processing and setting confirmation processing in relation to operation states of a setting key insertion unit; FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the forty-sixth embodiment; FIG. Explanation for explaining the details of the processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing is being executed. It is a diagram. Contents of processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing in the forty-seventh embodiment is being executed It is an explanatory view for explaining. Contents of processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing in the forty-eighth embodiment is being executed It is an explanatory view for explaining. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU in the forty-ninth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. (a) to (h) are time charts showing how interrupts of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are permitted while the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. (a) to (g) are time charts showing the progress of processing when an abnormality related to a power failure flag, checksum, or set value occurs. (a) to (g) are time charts showing display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices when supply of operating power to the main CPU is started. Explanation for explaining the details of the processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing is being executed. It is a diagram. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an action corresponding to the content of the processing executed in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU in 50th Embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an action corresponding to the content of the processing executed in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU; FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-third embodiment; FIG. (a) to (g) are time charts showing the state of subsequent processing when the supply of operating power to the main CPU is stopped while the set value update processing is being executed. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a storage area provided in a work area for specific control; (a) to (f) are time charts showing how setting values to be updated are updated. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a clear target area and a non-clear target area provided in a work area for specific control; It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area of the work area for specific control in the fifty-sixth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the fifty-seventh embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area and the non-clear target area of the work area for specific control in the fifty-eighth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a detachment display lottery table for a special figure, and (b) an explanatory diagram for describing a detachment display lottery table for a normal figure. FIG. 222 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the fifty-ninth embodiment; FIG. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial display lottery table for a special figure, and (b) an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial display lottery table for a normal figure. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the 60th embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the 61st embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing set value update processing executed by the main CPU in the 62nd embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. (a) An explanatory diagram for explaining the first display distribution table for special figures, (b) An explanatory diagram for explaining the second display distribution table for special figures, (c) General FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first display distribution table for figures, and (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second display distribution table for normal maps. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the 63rd embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a front view of a game board in the 64th embodiment; (a) A vertical cross-sectional view of the second operating portion in the non-guiding state, and (b) a vertical cross-sectional view of the second operating portion in the guiding state. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the symbol display device when a game cycle is executed. (a) to (j) are explanatory diagrams for explaining main symbols and sub-symbols that are variably displayed in each symbol row. It is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the internal configuration of the distribution winning device. It is an explanatory view for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in main side CPU. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the success/failure table of the first special figure, and (b) an explanatory diagram for explaining the success/failure table of the second special figure. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the type table for the jackpot, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of each of a plurality of types of jackpot results, and (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the type table for the small hit. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining, (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of each of a plurality of types of small winning results. It is a flow chart which shows the general figure general electric control processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flow chart showing a special figure variation start process executed by the main side CPU. It is a flow chart showing processing during special figure determination executed by the main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for distribution performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric end processing performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area of the work area for specific control; It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. (a) is a flowchart showing setting processing to the first display data buffer during setting update executed by the main CPU; (b) is a sixth display data buffer during setting confirmation executed by the main CPU; 10 is a flowchart showing a setting process for . (a) ~ (g) is a time chart showing how the display contents of the first special figure display section, the second special figure display section and the special display section change according to the state of the pachinko machine. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing second timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the sixty-fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing second timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the sixty-sixth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing second timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the sixty-seventh embodiment; FIG. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the special display section in the 68th embodiment, and (b) is a 15R display section and a 6R display section in a situation where setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing is being executed; And it is a time chart which shows the display content of a small hit display part. FIG. 30 is a front view of a game board in the sixty-ninth embodiment; It is an explanatory view for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in main side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at low probability; (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at high probability; (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at low probability; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second right/wrong table, and (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second right/wrong table at the time of high probability; (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the type table, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of each of a plurality of types of jackpot results and the contents of one type of small win result, and (c) support FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of modes; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a setting mode of a display duration period of game rounds; It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special figure special electric control processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special figure special electric control processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flow chart showing a special figure variation start process executed by the main side CPU. It is a flow chart showing processing during special figure determination executed by the main side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at low probability in the 70th embodiment; (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at high probability; (c) (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second right/wrong table for the high probability; FIG. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at the time of low probability in the seventy-first embodiment; (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right/wrong table at the time of high probability; (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second right/wrong table for the high probability; FIG. FIG. 32 is a front view of a game board in the 72nd embodiment; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining electrical configurations of a main control device and an audio emission control device; It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is an explanatory view for explaining a setting mode of each area in main side RAM. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the address counter; (b) to (e) are explanatory diagrams for explaining how the carry flag is set to "1" as a result of updating the target address; is. It is a flowchart which shows RAM clear processing performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing target address addition processing executed by the main CPU; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing for non-specific control performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the calculation process of the checksum performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU. (a) to (f) When the supply of operating power to the main side CPU and the sound and light side CPU is started, the check display is executed on the first to fourth notification display devices, and the movable body 4 is a time chart showing how an initial operation is executed; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU in 73rd Embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU in the seventy-fourth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows RAM clear processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the opening-and-closing monitoring process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a post-confirmation notification table; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between various notification tables and types of execution areas to be read. (a) to (h) are time charts showing the relationship between the post-confirmation notification and the closed main body notification, and the relationship between the post-clearing notification and the closed main body notification. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU. 4 is a flow chart showing task processing executed by the sound and light side CPU; FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the seventy-fifth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the check process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the result calculation process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing special electric open processing executed by the main side CPU; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for endings performed by main side CPU. (a), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the ending production performed with a pattern display apparatus. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data configuration of a main-side ROM; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the selection probabilities of the first to fifth suggestive effect information when each of various tables is selected; It is a flow chart which shows the ending production control processing which is executed in the sound emission control device. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing ending processing executed by the main CPU in the seventy-sixth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the seventy-seventh embodiment; FIG. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a sensor for monitoring fraud, and (b) is a flow chart showing fraud detection processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining storage areas in a sound and light side RAM; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing sound and light side start-up processing executed by the sound and light side CPU; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing sound and light side timer interrupt processing executed by sound and light side CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the process for start waiting effects performed by sound and light side CPU. (a) to (i) are time charts showing how a demonstration effect is executed after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine is started. (a) to (e) are time charts showing how the demonstration effect is started after a preset period in which neither the effect for the opening/closing execution mode nor the effect for the game cycle is executed. . FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing sound and light side start-up processing executed by a sound and light side CPU in the seventy-eighth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for start waiting effects performed by sound and light side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area provided in a work area for specific control in the seventy-ninth embodiment; It is an explanatory view for explaining. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing sound and light side start-up processing executed by the sound and light side CPU; FIG. (a) It is a flowchart which shows the process for timing change lotteries performed by sound light side CPU, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a timing change lottery table. (a) A flowchart showing a timing change lottery process executed by a sound/light CPU in the eightieth embodiment, and (b) an explanatory diagram for explaining a timing change lottery table. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a sound and light side RAM in the eighty-first embodiment; (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration for externally outputting representative value data in the eighty-second embodiment; (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area for externally outputting representative value data in a work area for specific control; It is an explanatory view for doing. It is a flowchart which shows the external information setting process performed by main side CPU. 4 is a time chart showing how an abnormality in the base value can be grasped based on the representative value data externally output to the data display. (a) is a block diagram for explaining a configuration for externally outputting processing representative value data in the eighty-third embodiment; (b) externally outputting processing representative value data provided in a work area for specific control; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area for . It is a flowchart which shows the external information setting process performed by main side CPU. (a) is a block diagram for explaining a configuration for externally outputting a base value abnormal signal in the eighty-fourth embodiment; (b) external output of a base value abnormal signal provided in a work area for specific control; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area for (c) and is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a threshold table; It is a flowchart which shows the external information setting process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for base value initial output performed by main side CPU. 4 is a time chart showing how a base value anomaly signal is externally output to an anomaly alarm device based on an anomaly in the base value in the current area. 4 is a time chart showing how a base value abnormality signal is externally output to an abnormality annunciator based on an abnormality in the base values in the first to third history areas; (a) is a block diagram for explaining a configuration for externally outputting an upper base value abnormality signal and a lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fifth embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area for external output of an upper base value abnormal signal and a lower base value abnormal signal; It is a flowchart which shows the external information setting process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for abnormality flag setting performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormal signal output process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for base value initial output performed by main side CPU. (a) The storage area for external output of the upper base value abnormal signal, the lower first base value abnormal signal, and the lower second base value abnormal signal provided in the work area for specific control in the eighty-sixth embodiment (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a threshold table; (c) an upper base value abnormal signal, a lower first base value abnormal signal, and a lower second base value; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration for externally outputting an abnormal signal; 4 is a time chart showing how a base value anomaly signal is output to the outside; It is a flowchart which shows the process for abnormality flag setting performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormal signal output process performed by main side CPU. FIGS. 12A and 12B are block diagrams for explaining a configuration for externally outputting a common base value abnormal signal, an upper base value abnormal signal, and a lower base value abnormal signal in the eighty-seventh embodiment; FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormal signal output process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an electrical configuration of an audio emission control board in the eighty-eighth embodiment; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing sound and light side start-up processing executed by the sound and light side CPU; FIG. (a) is a flowchart showing a maximum value setting process executed by the sound and light side CPU, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a maximum value lottery table. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing update processing of a demonstration start timer counter executed by the sound and light side CPU; FIG. FIG. 32 is a front view of a main controller in the eighty-ninth embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of a non-specific control work area used for managing game histories; (a) to (g) are time charts showing how the first unit update area, the immediate area in the first calculation period, the second unit update area, and the immediate area in the second calculation period are updated. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices. It is a flowchart which shows the check process performed by main side CPU. 10 is a flowchart showing a payout rate storage process executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process at the time of the normal time performed by main side CPU. (a) to (k) are time charts showing how the first notification start flag and the second notification start flag are set to "1". FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of a non-specific control work area used for managing game history in the 90th embodiment; 10 is a flowchart showing a payout rate storage process executed by the main CPU; 10 is a flow chart showing a first payout rate calculation process executed by the main CPU. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of a non-specific control work area used for managing game history in the 91st embodiment; 10 is a flowchart showing a payout rate storage process executed by the main CPU; FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the first, third to fifth notification display devices in the 92nd embodiment; FIG. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of the work area for non-specific control in the 93rd embodiment, and (b) the first to fourth notifications in a situation where total number information is displayed FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the display device for the display; (a) to (e) are time charts showing how the total number information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the test-firing test execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the check process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the result calculation process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting processing for a total number display performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for total number display performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the residual process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the total|count division execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the total division process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the 94th embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the test-firing test execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU in the 95th embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. (a) It is a front view of the game board in the 96th embodiment, (b) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit in the situation where the total number display is performed . It is a flowchart which shows the display control process performed by main side CPU.

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A first embodiment of a pachinko machine 10, which is a type of game machine, will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the main components of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the configuration inside the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for the sake of convenience.

The pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. have. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. A pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by fixing an outer frame 11 to an island facility. Incidentally, the pachinko machine 10 does not have to have the outer frame 11, and the pachinko machine 10 may be provided with the outer frame 11 on the island facilities of the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the game machine body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 . More specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view.

A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view. In addition, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with the left side as the rotation base end and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at its turning tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. It has a function of locking the door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by unlocking the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlock key.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 that has substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11 . A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21 . A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21 . The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PA formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 23 of the resin base 21 .

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24. FIG.

An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. The guide rail is configured as A game ball shot from a game ball shooting mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by guide rails.

Incidentally, the game ball launching mechanism 27 includes a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeder 27b that supplies game balls stored in an upper tray 55a, which will be described later, onto the launch rail 27a, and a and a solenoid 27c, which is an electric actuator that shoots the game ball supplied to the guide rail toward the guide rail. When a shooting operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14 is rotated, a solenoid 27c is driven and controlled to shoot a game ball.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 31, a special electric winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special figure unit 37, a general figure unit 38, etc. ing. A total of four general winning openings 31 are provided, and the others are provided one each.

Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, no game ball is put out. On the other hand, when a ball enters the general winning hole 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating hole 33 and the second operating hole 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, regarding the number of prize balls, when one game ball enters the first operation port 33 or when one game ball enters the second operation port 34 , one prize ball is paid out, and when one game ball enters the general prize winning port 31, ten prize balls are paid out, and the special electric prize winning device 32 When one game ball is entered, 15 prize balls are paid out.

In addition, the number of prize balls is arbitrary, for example, the second operation port 34 may have a smaller number of prize balls than the first operation port 33, and the second operation port 34 may be the first operation port. The number of prize balls may be larger than 33.

In addition, an out port 24a is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning ports are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 24a. Further, the game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 24b for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of game balls, and various members such as windmills.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only is the game ball discharged from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. A mode in which the liquid continues to flow down the game area PA without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish from the entry of game balls into the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball into the game ball is also expressed as winning.

The first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24 . Both the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 are open upward. Further, the two operating ports 33 and 34 are vertically aligned with the first operating port 33 facing upward. The second operating port 34 is provided with a universal electrical accessory 34a as a guide piece consisting of a pair of left and right movable pieces. A game ball cannot enter the second operating port 34 when the universal electrical role 34a is closed, and the winning to the second operating port 34 becomes possible when the universal electrical role 34a is in the open state.

A through gate 35 is provided upstream of the second operation port 34 in the direction in which the game ball flows. The through-gate 35 has a through-hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and a game ball entering the through-gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning. As a result, the game ball that has entered the through gate 35 can enter the second operating port 34. - 特許庁

Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the universal electrical accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, the internal lottery is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and the general figure unit 38 provided in the lower right corner which is the area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA. Variation display of the pattern is performed in the section 38a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the electric power open winning, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display of the universal diagram display section 38a ends, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the common electric open state, the common electric accessory 34a is opened in a predetermined manner.

In addition, the normal figure display unit 38a is composed of a segment display device in which a plurality of LED display segments are arranged in a predetermined manner. It may be constituted by other types of display devices such as displays, CRTs or dot matrix displays. In addition, as the pattern variably displayed in the normal figure display unit 38a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the normal pattern unit 38, a normal pattern holding display portion 38b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal pattern display portion 38a. The number of winning game balls in the through gate 35 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting of the normal figure reservation display section 38b.

A winning lottery is performed with the winning of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 as a trigger. Then, the result of the lottery is clearly indicated through the display effect on the special figure unit 37 and the symbol display device 41 of the variable display unit 36. - 特許庁

In detail, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a special figure display section 37a. The display area of the special figure display portion 37a is narrower than the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41. In the special figure display section 37a, a variable display or a predetermined display of the pattern is performed by performing a winning lottery with the winning of the first operation opening 33 or the winning of the second operation opening 34 as a trigger. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. In addition, the special figure display unit 37a is configured by a segment display device in which a plurality of LED display segments are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL It may be constituted by other types of display devices such as displays, CRTs or dot matrix displays. In addition, as the pattern displayed in the special figure display unit 37a, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, or multiple types of colors is displayed.

In the special figure unit 37, a special figure reservation display section 37b is provided at a position adjacent to the special figure display section 37a. The number of game balls winning the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting of the special figure reservation display part 37b.

More specifically, the pattern display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device, which will be described later. The pattern display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device having a display screen such as a CRT, or a dot matrix display device. may

In the design display device 41, when the fluctuation display or the predetermined display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display unit 37a based on the winning to the first operation port 33 or the winning to the second operation port 34, the pattern is displayed according to it A variable display or a predetermined display is performed. For example, on the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41, three pattern rows of upper, middle and lower rows are set as a plurality of display areas. The symbols are scroll-displayed in ascending or descending order. In this scroll display, scroll display is first started in all symbol rows, then the scroll display is switched to standby display in the order of upper symbol row→lower symbol row→middle symbol row. The game ends with the design still displayed. Then, in a game turn in which the game result is a jackpot result, a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset effective line on the display surface 41 a of the symbol display device 41 . Specifically, when the maximum winning jackpot result described later is obtained, the combination of the same odd-numbered symbols is stopped and displayed. In the case of a low winning high probability big winning result, the combination of symbols which are not the same combination of symbols but not the low winning high probability big winning result are stop-displayed.

In the symbol display device 41, not only the display effect triggered by the winning of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34, but also the display effect during the opening and closing execution mode that shifts after winning is performed. will be In addition, based on the winning of any of the operation ports 33, 34, the display is started on the special figure display unit 37a and the symbol display device 41, and the predetermined result is displayed and the game is completed. times. In addition, the pattern display device 41 may arbitrarily display the patterns in any manner without being limited to the above-described one. can be changed as appropriate. Also, the patterns displayed variably on the pattern display device 41 are not limited to the above-described patterns, and for example, only numbers may be variably displayed as the patterns.

When a big win is won in a winning lottery based on the winning to the first operating port 33 or the winning to the second operating port 34, it shifts to the opening/closing execution mode in which the winning to the special electric prize winning device 32 is possible. The special electric prize winning device 32 has a large prize winning opening (not shown) leading to the back side of the game board 24, and has an opening/closing door 32a for opening and closing the big winning opening. The opening/closing door 32a is arranged in either a closed state or an open state. Specifically, the opening/closing door 32a is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot win prizes, and is switched to an open state in which game balls can win prizes when the internal lottery wins the transition to the opening/closing execution mode. It has become. Incidentally, the open/close execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a winning result is obtained. It should be noted that although it is not impossible to win a prize in the closed state, it may be configured to be in a state in which it is more difficult to win a prize than in the open state.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration relating to discharge of game balls that have flowed down the game area PA.

As already explained, a game ball entering any one of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34 and the out opening 24a is discharged from the game area PA. In other words, the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 and flowed into the game area PA is any of the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a It will be discharged from the game area PA by entering the ball into. A game ball entering any one of the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the out port 24a is led to the back side of the game board 24.例文帳に追加

On the back surface of the game board 24, discharge passage portions 42 to 48 are formed corresponding to the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the out port 24a, respectively. . The game balls that have flowed into the discharge passages 42 to 48 are led to the lower end of the game board 24 on the back side of the game board 24 by flowing down the discharge passages 42 to 48 into which they flowed in, and are sent to a discharge ball recovery section (not shown). is recovered. Then, the game balls collected by the discharge ball collecting section are discharged to the ball circulation device of the island facility where the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall.

Various detection sensors 42a to 48a for detecting game balls are provided in the discharge passages 42 to 48, respectively. These discharge passage portions 42 to 48 and detection sensors 42a to 48a will be described below. Since four general prize winning openings 31 are provided as already explained, there are discharge passage portions 42 to 44 corresponding to each of these four openings. In this case, one detection sensor 42a is provided for each of the first discharge passage portion 42 corresponding to the leftmost general prize winning port 31 and the second discharge passage portion 43 corresponding to the general prize winning port 31 adjacent thereto. 43a is provided. Specifically, the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle of the first discharge passage portion 42, and the detection range is in the middle of the second discharge passage portion 43. A second winning hole detection sensor 43a is provided so as to exist. The game ball entering the leftmost general winning hole 31 is detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a while passing through the first discharge passage part 42, and enters the general winning hole 31 on the right side. The ball is detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a while passing through the second discharge passage portion 43. FIG. In addition, a third discharge passage portion 44 is formed so as to join the two general prize winning openings 31 on the right side at a midway position. The third discharge passage portion 44 has an entrance side area corresponding to each of the two general winning openings 31, and has one exit side area by joining the entrance side areas in the middle. are doing. A third winning opening detection sensor 44a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the exit side area of the third discharge passage portion 44 . A game ball entering one of the two right-side general winning holes 31 is detected by the third winning hole detecting sensor 44a while passing through the third discharge passage portion 44. - 特許庁

A fourth discharge passage portion 45 exists corresponding to the special electric prize winning device 32 . A special electric detection sensor 45a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the fourth discharge passage portion 45, and the game ball entering the special electric prize winning device 32 passes through the fourth discharge passage portion 45. It is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. A fifth discharge passage portion 46 exists corresponding to the first operation port 33 . A first operation opening detection sensor 46a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the fifth discharge passage portion 46, and the game ball entering the first operation opening 33 passes through the fifth discharge passage portion 46. It is detected by the first operation port detection sensor 46a while passing through. A sixth discharge passage portion 47 exists corresponding to the second operation port 34 . A second operation opening detection sensor 47a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the sixth discharge passage portion 47, and the game ball entering the second operation opening 34 passes through the sixth discharge passage portion 47. It is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a while it is passing through. A seventh discharge passage portion 48 is present corresponding to the out port 24a. An out-port detection sensor 48a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the seventh discharge passage portion 48, and the game ball entering the out port 24a passes through the seventh discharge passage portion 48. It is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a.

A game ball that is detected by any one of the various detection sensors 42a to 48a will not be detected by the other detection sensors 42a to 48a. A gate detection sensor 49a is also provided for the through gate 35, and the game ball passing through the through gate 35 on the way down the game area PA is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a.

Electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors are used as the various detection sensors 42a to 49a, but any sensor can be used as long as the game balls can be detected individually. Further, the various detection sensors 42a-49a are electrically connected to a main controller 60 which will be described later, and detection results of the various detection sensors 42a-49a are output to the main controller 60. FIG. Specifically, the various detection sensors 42a to 49a output a LOW level signal when the game ball is not detected, and output a HI level signal when the game ball is detected. Note that the relationship between HI and LOW may be reversed without being limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 in which the game board 24 having the above configuration is attached to the resin base 21 . As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 51 through which substantially the entire game area PA can be viewed from the front. The window portion 51 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 52 is fitted therein. The window panel 52 is made of transparent and colorless glass, but is not limited to this and may be made of transparent and colorless synthetic resin. As long as it is visible, it may be colored and transparent.

A display light-emitting portion 53 is provided above the window portion 51 . A pair of left and right speaker units 54 are provided for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state. An upper bulging portion 55 bulging forward and a lower bulging portion 56 are vertically arranged below the window portion 51 . An upper plate 55a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 55, and a lower plate 56a that likewise opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 56. As shown in FIG. The upper tray 55a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device, which will be described later, and guiding them toward the game ball launching mechanism 27 while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower plate 56a has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 55a.

Next, the configuration of the rear side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24) for main control of the game. FIG. 5 is a front view of the main controller 60. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main controller 60 has a main control board 61 housed in a board box 60a. An MPU 62 is mounted on the element mounting surface, which is one plate surface of the main control board 61 . The board box 60a is formed transparent so that the MPU 62 accommodated in the board box 60a can be visually observed from the outside of the board box 60a. Although the board box 60a is formed colorless and transparent, it may be formed colored and transparent as long as the MPU 62 accommodated in the board box 60a can be visually observed from the outside of the board box 60a. The main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a such that the opposing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the pachinko machine 10 rearward. Therefore, by opening the game machine main body 12 to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and exposing the back surface of the resin base 21, it becomes possible to see the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a and It is possible to see the MPU 62 through the opposing wall portion 60b.

The board box 60a is formed by assembling a plurality of case bodies 60c back and forth. A coupling portion 60e is provided for leaving the . A plurality of coupling portions 60e are arranged side by side on one side of the substantially rectangular parallelepiped board box 60a. As a result, in a state in which separation of the case body 60c is prevented by using some of the joint portions 60e, even if the case body 60c is separated by destroying the part of the joint portions 60e, another joint may be performed after that. By bringing the portion 60e into the coupled state, it is possible to prevent the separation of the case body 60c again. In addition, since the connecting portion 60e is destroyed and a trace remains when the case body 60c is separated, it is possible to grasp whether or not the case body 60c is illegally separated by visually checking the connecting portion 60e. It becomes possible. In addition, a sealing seal 60f is attached to one side of the substrate box 60a opposite to the one side on which the coupling portions 60e are arranged so as to straddle the boundary between the case bodies 60c. When the sealing seal 60f is peeled off, the adhesive layer remains on the case body 60c. As a result, when the sealing seal 60f is peeled off when the case body 60c is separated, it is possible to leave a trace.

In the main control device 60 having the above configuration, the main control board 61 is owned by the manager of the game hall in order to generate an opportunity to change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 within the range of "setting 1" to "setting 6". A setting key insertion portion 68a into which a setting key is inserted and turned ON, an update button 68b operated to sequentially change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the ON operation to the setting key insertion portion 68a, and a main control device. A reset button 68c operated to clear the data of a main side RAM 65 provided in the MPU 62 of 60, which will be described later, and first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c for notifying the management results of the game history. , is provided. In addition, the connection terminal of the external device is connected to the MPU 62 mounted on the main control board 61 so that the management result of the game history or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 can be read by the external device. A reading terminal 68d is provided for the purpose. Incidentally, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not limited to the six stages of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and any number of stages may be used.

These setting key insertion portion 68a, update button 68b, reset button 68c, reading terminal 68d (that is, MPU 62), and first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are all provided on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61. ing. The device mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the facing wall 60b of the board box 60a as already described, but the setting key insertion part 68a, update button 68b, reset button 68c and reading terminal 68d face each other. It is not covered with the wall portion 60b. That is, the opposed wall portion 60b has individual openings in areas opposed to the setting key insertion portion 68a, the update button 68b, the reset button 68c, and the reading terminal 68d. As a result, it is possible to insert a setting key into the setting key insertion portion 68a without opening the board box 60a, to press the update button 68b, and to press the reset button 68c. It is possible to connect a connection terminal of an external device to the reading terminal 68d.

By inserting the setting key into the setting key inserting portion 68a and rotating it in a predetermined direction, the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on. By starting the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 in that state (that is, by starting the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60), the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. changeable state. In this state, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed step by step in the range of "setting 1" to "setting 6" in ascending order. When the update button 68b is operated in the state of "setting 6", the state is updated to "setting 1". The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off by rotating the setting key inserted in the setting key insertion portion 68a from the ON operation position in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction to return to the initial position. Become. When the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off, the changeable state ends, and the game can be played with the set values at that time. In other words, even if the update button 68b is operated after the changeable state ends, the setting value cannot be changed.

The ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a is valid only when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 is started). Therefore, even if the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON after the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 has completed the operation power supply start process, the setting value cannot be changed.

The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 determines the advantage per unit time in the pachinko machine 10, and the larger the value of "setting n" (n is an integer from "1" to "6") (that is, setting The higher the value, the higher the advantage. Although the details will be described later, there are a low probability mode in which the winning probability is relatively low and a high probability mode in which the winning probability is relatively high as a winning lottery mode that determines the winning probability of the jackpot result, and the set value is It is set so that the higher the value, the higher the winning probability of the jackpot results in the low-probability mode. On the other hand, the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode is constant regardless of the setting value.

The reset button 68c is operated to clear the data in the main RAM 65 as described above, but in order to clear the data, the operating power must be supplied to the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is pressed. (that is, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60). The ON operation for the reset button 68c is valid only when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 is started). Therefore, even if the reset button 68c is pressed after the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 completes the operation power supply start process, the data in the main RAM 65 cannot be cleared.

As already explained, the reading terminal 68d is connected to the connection terminal of the external device so that the management result of the game history or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 can be read by the external device. In order to perform external output to, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the pachinko machine 10 with the connection terminal of the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d (that is, the operation of the main controller 60 to the MPU 62 power must be turned on). The connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is enabled only when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 is started). Therefore, even if an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d after the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 has completed the processing for starting the supply of operating power, no external output to the external device is performed.

Each of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is a segment display device in which seven LED display segments are arranged. It may be a light emitter, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. Each of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is installed so that its display surface faces the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparent, the display surfaces of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c housed in the substrate box 60a can be viewed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. becomes possible. As already explained, the main controller 60 is mounted on the rear surface of the resin base 21 in the substrate box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control substrate 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, when the game machine main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third notifications are made through the opposing wall portion 60b. It is possible to view the display surfaces of the display devices 69a to 69c.

On the display surface of the first notification display device 69a, not only numbers "0" to "9" but also various characters including alphabetic characters are displayed. On the other hand, the numbers "0" to "9" are displayed on the second notification display device 69b and the third notification display device 69c. The management results of the game history are notified using the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the content of this notification will be described in detail later. Further, in a changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, a value corresponding to the current setting value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. The value corresponding to the set value may be displayed on the first notification display device 69a, or may be displayed on the second notification display device 69b. In addition, the setting value before entering the changeable state is displayed on one of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the current setting value is displayed on the first to third notification display devices. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the information is displayed on another notification display device out of the display devices 69a to 69c.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main controller 60 . The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 made of a transparent synthetic resin, and a payout mechanism 73 and a controller assembly unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72 .

The payout mechanism part 73 includes a tank 75 to which game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75 . The game balls paid out from the payout device 76 are discharged to the upper tray 55a or the lower tray 56a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76.例文帳に追加The payout mechanism 73 is supplied with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and is equipped with a back pack board having a power switch for turning the power ON and OFF.

The control device assembly unit 74 includes a payout control device 77 having a function of controlling a payout device 76, and a predetermined electric power required by various control devices, etc., is generated and output, and is accompanied by the operation of the shooting operation device 28 by the player. A power supply/shooting control device 78 for controlling the launching of game balls is provided. The payout control device 77 and the power supply/launch control device 78 are arranged so that the payout control device 77 is located behind the pachinko machine 10 .

<Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG.

The main control device 60 comprises a main control board 61 that controls the main game, and a power outage monitoring board 67 that monitors the power supply. An MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61 . The MPU 62 incorporates a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, and a management IC 66 in addition to a main CPU 63, which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section. In addition to the elements described above, the MPU 62 incorporates an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The main ROM 64 is a memory such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory that does not require external power supply (that is, non-volatile storage means), and is used exclusively for reading. The main ROM 64 stores various control programs executed by the main CPU 63 and fixed value data.

The main RAM 65 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to retain data, and is used for both reading and writing. The main RAM 65 can be randomly accessed, and has a faster read time than the main ROM 64 when compared with the same data capacity. The main RAM 65 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the main ROM 64 .

The management IC 66 is a management device that manages game history based on information supplied from the main CPU 63 . Although details will be described later, the management IC 66 grasps the entry history of game balls to the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34, and the out opening 24a, The frequency of entering the ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34 is grasped according to the grasped ball entering history. Further, the management IC 66 grasps the occurrence frequency of the opening/closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode, which will be described later.

The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port. An input side of the MPU 62 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 67 and a payout control device 77 provided in the main control device 60 . A power supply/emission control device 78 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 67 , and operating power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 67 .

Various sensors such as ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are connected to the input side of the MPU 62 . As already described, the respective ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a include the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, the special electric detection sensor 45a, and the first operation opening detection. A sensor 46a, a second working opening detection sensor 47a, an outlet detection sensor 48a and a gate detection sensor 49a are included. Based on the detection results of these ball-entering detection sensors 42a to 49a, the main CPU 63 determines whether a ball is entering each ball-entering section. Further, in the main CPU 63, various lotteries are executed based on the winning of the first operating port 33, and various lotteries are executed based on the winning of the second operating port 34.

The input side of the MPU 62 is provided with a setting key insertion portion 68a, an update button 68b and a reset button 68c provided on the main control board 61 . A sensor (not shown) is provided in the setting key inserting portion 68a, and the sensor detects whether the setting key inserting portion 68a is arranged at the ON operation position or the OFF operation position. Based on the detection result from the sensor, the main CPU 63 identifies whether the setting key insertion portion 68a is located at the ON operation position or the OFF operation position. The update button 68b is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether or not the update button 68b is pressed. Then, the main CPU 63 determines whether or not the update button 68b is pressed based on the detection result from the sensor. The reset button 68c is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Then, the main CPU 63 determines whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed based on the detection result from the sensor.

The output side of the MPU 62 is connected with a power failure monitor board 67, a payout control device 77 and a sound emission control device 81. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 based on, for example, a game ball entering a prize ball corresponding ball entry portion among the ball entry portions where the occurrence of the ball entry corresponds to the payout of the game ball. be. Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 81 .

On the output side of the MPU 62, a special electric drive unit 32b that opens and closes the open/close door 32a of the special electric prize winning device 32, a general electric drive unit 34b that opens and closes the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation opening 34, A figure unit 37 and a general figure unit 38 are connected. Incidentally, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a special figure display section 37a and a special figure reservation display section 37b, but all of these are connected to the output side of the MPU62. Similarly, the normal map unit 38 is provided with a normal map display unit 38a and a normal map reservation display unit 38b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU62. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and various display units through the driver circuits.

In other words, in the opening/closing execution mode, the driving control of the special electric driving unit 32b is executed in the main CPU 63 so that the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed. Further, when the general electric accessory 34a is won in the open state, the main side CPU 63 executes drive control of the general electric drive unit 34b so that the general electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Moreover, display control of the special figure display part 37a is performed in main side CPU63 in the case of each game time. In addition, when the lottery result of whether or not to set the general electric accessory 34a to the open state is specified, the main side CPU 63 controls the display of the general pattern display unit 38a. Also, when the winning prize to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 occurs, or when the variable display is started in the special figure display unit 37a, the display control of the special figure reservation display unit 37b in the main side CPU63 is executed, and when winning to the through gate 35 occurs, or when variable display is started in the normal pattern display unit 38a, the main CPU 63 controls the display of the normal pattern reservation display unit 38b.

First to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. FIG. In addition, the management result of the game history in the management IC 66 is notified through the display on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Further, when changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the current setting value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. In this case, the display of the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b is controlled by the management IC 66 and is not controlled by the main CPU 63, whereas the third notification display device 69c is controlled by the main CPU 63. The display is controlled and the display is controlled by the management IC 66 . Display control by the main side CPU 63 has priority over display control by the management IC 66 for the display of the third notification display device 69c.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third notification display device 69c may also be configured so that the display is controlled by the management IC 66 and the display is not controlled by the main CPU 63 . In this case, when the current setting value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the main side CPU 63 instructs the management IC 66 to display the setting value. good.

The MPU 62 is provided with a reading terminal 68d. A sensor (not shown) is provided at the reading terminal 68d, and the sensor detects whether or not a connection terminal of an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d. Then, the main CPU 63 determines whether or not the connection terminal of the external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d based on the detection result from the sensor. When an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d, the game history management result in the management IC 66 or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 is output to the external device.

The blackout monitoring board 67 relays between the main control board 61 and the power/launch control device 78 and monitors the maximum voltage output from the power/launch control device 78, which is a stable DC voltage of 24 volts. The payout control device 77 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command received from the main controller 60 .

The power/emission control device 78 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control board 61, the payout control device 77, etc. are generated with the necessary operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the power supply/launch control device 78 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor, and even if the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power failure is used as the main power supply. Electric power for memory retention is supplied to the main side RAM 65 and the payout control device 77 of the control device 60 . The power/shooting control device 78 controls the shooting of the game ball shooting mechanism 27, and the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined shooting conditions are met. Further, as already explained, the payout mechanism 73 is provided with a power switch, and when the power switch is turned ON, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and the power switch is turned OFF. , the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped.

The audio light emission control device 81 drives and controls the display light emission section 53 and the speaker section 54 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands received from the main control device 60, and controls the display control device 82. is. The display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 41 based on the command received from the sound emission control device 81 .

<Electrical Configuration for Performing Various Lottery Draws by Main Side CPU 63>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main side CPU 63 uses various counter information during the game to set the jackpot occurrence lottery, the display setting of the special figure display portion 37a, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, the setting of the display of the normal figure display portion 38a, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning random number counter C1 used for the lottery of winning generation, the big winning type counter C2 used when judging the big winning type, and the pattern display device 41 fluctuate. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when doing, the random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the hit random number counter C1, and the display duration in the special figure display unit 37a and the pattern display device 41 are determined. A variation type counter CS is used. Furthermore, it is decided to use the general electric accessory open counter C4 used for the lottery of whether or not the general electrical accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 is in the general electrical open state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the various counter areas 65b of the main RAM 65. FIG.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals. Information corresponding to the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is provided in the main side RAM 65 as acquisition information storage means when a prize is won in the first operation opening 33 or the second operation opening 34. stored in the reserved storage area 65a.

The pending storage area 65a comprises a pending area RE and an execution area AE. The reservation area RE includes a first reservation area RE1, a second reservation area RE2, a third reservation area RE3, and a fourth reservation area RE4. In addition, a combination of each numerical value information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as reserved information in one of the reserved areas RE1 to RE4.

In this case, in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, when the winning to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 occurs multiple times in succession, the first reservation area RE1 → the second Each numerical information is stored chronologically in order of reservation area RE2→third reservation area RE3→fourth reservation area RE4. By providing four reservation areas RE1 to RE4 in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 are retained and stored. .

It should be noted that the number that can be retained and stored is not limited to four, and may be any number, such as two, three, or five or more, or may be singular.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each numerical value information stored in the first reservation area RE1 of the reservation area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display section 37a, and the start of one game round. At that time, the success or failure determination is performed based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

First, the universal electrical role item release counter C4 will be described. For example, the general electric role item release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The general electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated, and stored in the general electric reservation area 65c of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. - 特許庁Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric role item 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the general electric role item opening counter C4.

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the mode of support by the general electric role item 34a is different from each other. Specifically, in the support mode, when compared with a situation in which game balls are continuously shot in the same manner in the game area PA, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 opens per unit time. A high-frequency support mode and a low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of states is relatively high and low.

In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the general electric open state in the general electric open lottery using the general electric accessory open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). , in the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the general electrical role 34a is in the open state when the general electrical open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and the open time for one time is set longer. It is In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the general electric open state is won and the open state of the general electric accessory 34a occurs multiple times, the time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state The closing time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, compared to the low-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (that is, the The duration of one display on the display section 38a) is set short.

As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the second operation port 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operation opening 33 is higher than in the second operation opening 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation opening is higher than the first operation opening 33. The probability of winning a prize to the mouth 34 is increased. When a prize is awarded to the second operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, the player can play the game while not reducing the number of balls in his hand too much. It can be carried out.

In addition, the configuration for making the high-frequency support mode more frequent than the low-frequency support mode to become the electric power open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, in the electric power open lottery A configuration may be adopted in which the probability of winning the electric power open state is increased. In addition, after one general electric open lottery is performed, the time secured for the next general electric open lottery In a configuration where multiple types of variable display time) are prepared, in the high-frequency support mode, it is easier to select a shorter reserved time than in the low-frequency support mode, or is set so that the average reserved time is shorter. good too. In addition, the number of open times is increased, the open time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured after one electric power open lottery is held and the next electric power open lottery is held is shortened. The advantage of the high-frequency support mode over the low-frequency support mode may be increased by applying any one condition or any combination of shortening the average time and increasing the winning probability.

Here, as already explained, the pachinko machine 10 has the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", but the opening frequency and opening mode of the general electric role 34a in the low frequency support mode Even the setting values are the same, and the opening frequency and the opening mode of the general electrical accessory 34a in the high-frequency support mode are also the same regardless of the setting values. However, it is not limited to this, and at least one of the opening frequency and opening mode of the general electric role 34a for at least one of the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 may be configured. For example, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency of opening the general electrical accessory 34a in the low-frequency support mode. A configuration may be adopted in which the probability of a game ball entering the mouth 34 is increased. In addition, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency of opening the general electrical accessory 34a in the high-frequency support mode. A configuration may be adopted in which the ball entry probability of the game ball to the operation opening 34 is increased.

Next, the winning random number counter C1 will be described. The winning random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 599, for example, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value=0 to 599). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and stored in the reservation storage area 65a of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball enters the first operation opening 33 or the second operation opening .

The values of random numbers for winning the jackpot are stored in the main ROM 64 as a success/failure table. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in the main ROM 64. As shown in FIG. Low-probability tables 64a to 64f for the low-probability mode and a high-probability table 64g for the high-probability mode are stored as the correctness tables.

The low certainty tables 64a to 64f are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". That is, the low accuracy table 64a for setting 1 referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1" and the setting referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2" A low accuracy table 64b for 2, a low accuracy table 64c for setting 3 that is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3", and a setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". The low accuracy table 64d for setting 4 referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5", the low accuracy table 64e for setting 5 referred to when the setting state is "setting 5", and the pachinko machine 10 There is a low certainty table 64f for setting 6 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 6".

These low probability tables 64a to 64f are set so that the higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability of the jackpot result. Specifically, when the low certainty table 64a for setting 1 is referred to, the jackpot result is about 1/320, and when the low certainty table 64b for setting 2 is referred, about 1/310. When the low certainty table 64c for setting 3 is referred to, the result is about 1/300, and when the low certainty table 64d for setting 4 is referred, about 1/290. When the low certainty table 64e for setting 5 is referred to, the result is about 1/280, and when the low certainty table 64f for setting 6 is referred, about 1/270. result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set to a high setting value, it becomes easier for a large winning result to occur in the low-probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

On the other hand, the high certainty table 64g is provided with only one type so as to be common to any setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". The high-probability table 64g is set so that the winning probability of the jackpot results is higher than the low-probability tables 64a-64f in any setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". Specifically, when the high certainty table 64g is referred to, the jackpot result is about 1/30. As a result, regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the high-probability mode can be made more advantageous than the low-probability mode. In addition, even in the lowest setting state "setting 1", it is possible to increase the probability of a big hit result by entering the high probability mode than in the low probability mode of "setting 6" which is the highest setting state. becomes. In addition, as for the high probability mode, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of advantages or disadvantages depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, and suppress the storage capacity for pre-storing the high probability table 64g in the main side ROM 64. becomes possible.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the reservation storage area 65a at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation opening 33 or the second operation opening .

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The results of these multiple jackpots are (1) the aspect of the opening/closing control of the special electric prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning/losing lottery means after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and (3) the first prize after the opening/closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the universal electrical accessory 34a of the second operation port 34.

As a mode of opening/closing control of the special electric prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, the frequency of winning to the special electric prize winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode is relatively high. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in both the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the round game is executed up to a predetermined number of times.

A round game is a game that continues until either one of the elapse of a predetermined upper limit duration period and the predetermined upper limit number of game balls winning the special electric winning device 32 is satisfied. That is. In addition, the number of round games in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the big win is the same as the fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of the result of the big win triggered by the shift. Specifically, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds regardless of the jackpot result.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of one-time opening mode of the special electric prize winning device 32 are set with different opening durations from opening to closing of the special electric prize winning device 32.例文帳に追加Specifically, a long time mode in which the open duration is set to a long time of 29 seconds, and a short time mode in which the open duration is set to a short time shorter than the long time of 0.06 seconds, is set.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. controlled. In addition, the round game is set to nine as the upper limit of the end condition. Then, in the long time mode among the above open modes, the open continuation time is set to be longer than the product of the shooting cycle of the game ball and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening duration is set to be shorter than the product of the game ball launch cycle and one round game, more specifically, shorter than the game ball launch cycle. Therefore, when one opening is performed in the long-time mode, it is expected that the special electric winning device 32 will win the maximum number of prizes in one round game, and one time in the short-time mode. When the opening is performed for the first time, it is expected that no prize will be won to the special electric prize winning device 32, or if there will be a prize, it will be about one.

In the high-frequency winning mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in a long time mode in each round game. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in a short time mode in each round game.

In addition, the number of times of opening and closing the special electric winning device 32, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode is higher than the low-frequency winning mode, if the frequency of winning to the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode is higher, it is not limited to the above value. is.

As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution destination of the jackpot result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the main ROM 64 as a distribution table 64h. In the distribution table 64h, low-probability jackpot results, low-win high-probability jackpot results, and maximum-benefit jackpot results are set as jackpot results in the case of a jackpot result.

A low-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency prize-winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a low-probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode transitions to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) after transition.

The result of the low winning high probability jackpot is that the opening and closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening and closing execution mode ends, the lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. be. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery results in the win/fail lottery result in winning the jackpot state and the game shifts to the jackpot state accordingly.

The maximum profit jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency prize winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a high-probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery results in the win/fail lottery result in winning the jackpot state and the game shifts to the jackpot state accordingly.

In relation to each game state described above, the normal game state is not the open/close execution mode, but the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. In addition, as the game result, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the low winning high probability jackpot result is not set. In addition, in the opening and closing execution mode in the low winning high probability jackpot result, the number of round games may be less than in the case of the low probability jackpot result and the maximum profit jackpot result.

In the distribution table 64h, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to the low probability jackpot result, and "10 to 14" correspond to the low winning high probability jackpot result. Correspondingly, "15-29" corresponds to the maximum winning jackpot result.

Only one sorting table 64h is provided so that it is common to any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from producing an advantage or a disadvantage in terms of the distribution mode of the jackpot results, and the memory capacity for pre-storing the distribution table 64h in the main-side ROM 64.例文帳に追加can be suppressed.

It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the distribution mode of the jackpot result is different according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 . For example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of being assigned to the maximum advantageous jackpot result, or the higher the set value, the higher the probability of being assigned to the maximum advantageous jackpot result or the low winning high probability jackpot result. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of entering the high-probability mode after a big win. Also, the higher the set value, the lower the probability of being distributed to the low winning high probability jackpot result. It is good also as a structure which can be distributed to a jackpot result. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured such that it is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加The expected effect is a game machine equipped with a pattern display device 41 capable of performing variable display of patterns, and in a game cycle in which a predetermined jackpot result is obtained, the final stop result is the award corresponding result. It is a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state that is likely to result in the award corresponding result in the stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the symbol variable display is started in . In addition, concretely, a combination of symbols with the same number on any of the activated lines is stopped and displayed with respect to the result of the awarding.

There are two types of expectation effects: a ready-to-win display and an advance notice display for expecting the occurrence of the ready-to-win display and the occurrence of the grant correspondence result in a stage before the occurrence of the ready-to-win display.

In the ready-to-win display, a combination of ready-to-win symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying the symbols of some of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the remaining symbols are displayed in that state. It includes a display state in which symbols are variably displayed in the symbol row. In addition, in a state in which the combinations of ready-to-win patterns are displayed as described above, the patterns are displayed in the remaining pattern rows in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a ready-to-win effect. , the combination of the ready-to-win pattern is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a to perform the ready-to-win effect.

In the advance notice display, after the pattern display is started on the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41, the patterns are displayed in a variable manner in all the pattern rows, or in a part of the pattern rows and a plurality of patterns are displayed. In the situation where the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol row, a mode is included in which characters are displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol row. It also includes a background screen in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and a pattern in the pattern row in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such an advance notice display can occur in any game cycle when the reach display is performed or when the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

The ready-to-win display is executed regardless of the value of the ready-to-win random number counter C3 in game rounds in which the same combination of symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Also, in a game cycle corresponding to a big hit result in which the same combination of symbols is not stop-displayed, the game is not executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Also, in the game round corresponding to the result of losing, the reach random number counter C3 obtained at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the main ROM 64 is executed when the reach display corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. .

On the other hand, the decision as to whether or not to perform the advance notice display is made not by the main controller 60 but by the sound emission control device 81 . In this case, the sound emission control device 81 determines that the game round corresponding to one of the jackpot results is more likely to generate the notice display than the game round corresponding to the result of losing, and that the notice display with a low appearance rate is more likely to occur. Lottery processing for advance notice display is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions of being likely to occur. Incidentally, the result of the lottery is reflected when the symbol display device 41 executes an effect for a game cycle.

Here, the probability of occurrence of the ready-to-win display in game rounds resulting in a loss is the same regardless of the setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from giving an advantage or a disadvantage with respect to the probability of occurrence of the ready-to-win display in game rounds resulting in a loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the higher the set value, the higher the probability of occurrence of the ready-to-win display in game rounds that result in an error.

Next, the variation type counter CS will be described. The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The fluctuation type counter CS is used for determining the display duration time in the special figure display section 37a and the display duration time of the design in the design display device 41 in the main side CPU 63. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next timer interrupt process is executed. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation display in the special figure display unit 37a and at the start of variation in the design by the design display device 41.

<Regarding the processing configuration of the main CPU 63>
Next, each process executed by the main CPU 63 to advance the game will be described. The processing of the main CPU 63 can be roughly classified into main processing that is activated upon power-on and timer interrupt processing that is periodically activated (at 4 millisecond cycles in this embodiment).

<Main processing>
First, the main processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S101). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the execution period of the power-on wait process. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S102).

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on (step S103). If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step S103: NO), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S104). When the reset button 68c is pressed (step S104: YES), each area of the main RAM 65 is cleared except for the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the main RAM 65. "0" is cleared, and initial setting is performed for the "0" cleared area (step S105). That is, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while pressing the reset button 68c without turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 for the setting value information The clearing process of the main RAM 65 is executed while maintaining the state before the power supply is stopped, and the memory area for which the clearing process has been executed is initialized. As a result, other areas of the main RAM 65 can be initialized without changing the set values. In step S105, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also initialized after being cleared to "0".

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S104: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S106). A power failure flag is provided in the main RAM 65, and when the predetermined power failure processing is normally executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the power failure flag is set to "1". will be set. If the power failure flag is set to "1", it is determined whether or not the checksum calculation result matches the checksum saved when the power was shut off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined (step S107). . When the process of step S105 is executed, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S107, it is determined whether or not the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal by confirming the main side RAM 65 (step S108). Specifically, if the setting value is any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is determined to be abnormal.

When a negative determination is made in any of steps S106 to S108, operation prohibition processing is executed. In the operation prohibition process, after executing an error notification process for notifying the hall manager or the like of the occurrence of an error (step S109), an infinite loop occurs. The operation prohibition process is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S117), which will be described later.

If affirmative determinations are made in all steps S106 to S108, power-on setting processing is executed (step S110). In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main side RAM 65 is set to an initial value such as initialization of a power failure flag, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Further, after executing the process of step S110, a recognition process (step S111) for causing the management IC 66 to recognize various information, and outputting various data to an external device connected to the reading terminal 68d of the MPU 62. data output processing for the purpose is executed (step S112). The details of these recognition processing and data output processing will be described later.

Although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited at the stage when the main processing is started. The state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited is released at the timing before the process of step S112 is completed and the process of step S113 is executed, and execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the data output process of step S112 is completed, and the timer interrupt process is not executed until the stage before the process of step S113 is started. Therefore, the main CPU 63 does not start the process for advancing the game until the relevant situation is reached.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S113 to S116 is performed. In other words, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, there is a residual time between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. Although this remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, the remaining process of steps S113 to S116 is repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this respect, the remaining processes of steps S113 to S116 can be said to be non-periodic processes that are executed non-periodically.

In the remaining process, first, in step S113, interrupt prohibition is set to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In subsequent step S114, a random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S115, a fluctuation counter update process for updating the fluctuation type counter CS is executed. In these updating processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 65, and after executing the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information, the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, they are cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value. After that, in step S116, an interrupt permission setting is performed to switch from a state in which the occurrence of timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a state in which it is permitted. When the process of step S116 has been executed, the process returns to step S113, and the processes of steps S113 to S116 are repeated.

On the other hand, if the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated (step S103: YES), the main side RAM 65 including the area where the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the main side RAM 65. All the areas are cleared to "0", and the areas cleared to "0" are initialized (step S117). That is, when an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, all areas of the main side RAM 65 are cleared to "0" even if the reset button 68c is not pressed, and the clearing is performed. Initialization is performed for the storage area in which the process has been performed. In step S117, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also initialized after being cleared to "0". In addition, it is not limited to this, and even if an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, if the reset button 68c is not pressed, all of the main side RAM 65 A configuration may be adopted in which all clear processing is executed when an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed and the reset button 68c is pressed without the clear processing being executed.

After that, in step S118, the setting value update process is executed, and in step S119, the output process of the setting value update signal is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S110. The set value update process will be described below. The output processing of the set value update signal will be described later in detail. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the set value update process.

First, "1" is set in the set value counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S201). The setting value counter is a counter for specifying which setting value the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is by the main side CPU 63 . By setting "1" to the set value counter, the set value becomes "set 1" regardless of the set value up to that point when the set value update process is executed.

After that, a set value display start process is executed (step S202). In the setting value display start process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number "1" corresponding to "setting 1" is displayed. The manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by checking the third notification display device 69c when changing the setting value.

Thereafter, on the condition that the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S203: NO), it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S204). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S204, the process returns to step S203 to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off.

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S204: YES), 1 is added to the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S205). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S206: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S207). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher, and when the update button 68b is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting value is changed to "setting 1". going back.

When a negative determination is made in step S206, or when the process of step S207 is executed, a setting value display update process is executed (step S208). In the set value display update process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number corresponding to the value of the set value counter of the main side RAM 65 is displayed. By checking the third notification display device 69c, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the update button 68b is pressed.

After executing the process of step S208, the process returns to step S203, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off. If the OFF operation has not been performed (step S203: NO), the processing after step S204 is executed again. If the OFF operation has been performed (step S203: YES), the setting value display ending process is executed (step S209). In the setting value display end processing, the display of the setting values on the third notification display device 69c is ended.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds).

First, power failure information storage processing is executed (step S301). In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, and when the occurrence of a power failure is specified, the power failure process is executed and then an infinite loop is performed. Become. In the power failure process, the power failure flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is saved.

After that, random number update processing for lottery is executed (step S302). In the lottery random number update process, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read from the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric role release counter C4, and the process of adding 1 to each of the read numerical information is executed. Afterwards, a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, they are cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value. After that, in step S303, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S114, and in step S304, the variation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S115.

After that, fraud detection processing is executed to monitor whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred (step S305). In the fraud detection process, the game stop flag provided in the main side RAM 65 is set to "1" by monitoring the occurrence of a plurality of types of events and confirming that a predetermined event has occurred. In the subsequent step S306, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped by determining whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1". If a negative determination is made in step S306, the processes after step S307 are executed.

In step S307, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information has been set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for outputting corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric prize winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 32b is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set stops the output of the drive signal. In addition, when information is set to switch the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 to the open state, the output of the drive signal to the general electric drive unit 34b is started to switch to the closed state. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

After that, read processing is executed (step S308). In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

After that, ball entry detection processing is executed (step S309). In the ball entry detection process, signals received from the respective ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are read, and based on the reading results, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, and the first operating port 33 , the presence or absence of the ball entering the second operating port 34 and the through gate 35 is specified. Details of the ball-entering detection process will be described later.

After that, a timer update process is executed for collectively updating numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 65 (step S310). In this case, the timer counters that are updated by subtracting the stored numerical information are collectively handled. may be configured.

After that, a shooting control process for controlling shooting of game balls is executed (step S311). In a situation where the shooting operation to the shooting operation device 28 is continued, one game ball is shot in 0.6 seconds, which is a predetermined shooting cycle. In the following step S312, as an input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process of step S308, disconnection of each ball detection sensor 42a to 49a is checked, and the opening of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 is checked. I do.

After that, a special figure special electric control process for performing execution control of the game round and execution control of the opening and closing execution mode is executed (step S313). Special figure special electric control processing is explained in detail later.

After that, the general map general electric control process is executed (step S314). In the general map general electric control process, when the prize to the through gate 35 is generated, the processing for acquiring the reservation information on the general map side is executed, and when the reservation information on the general map side is stored Then, open determination is performed for the reservation information, and processing for performing the production for the normal map is performed with the open determination as a trigger. Moreover, based on the result of open determination, the process which opens and closes the universal electrical accessory 34a of the 2nd operation|movement opening 34 is performed. In this case, if the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, corresponding processing is executed, and if the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, corresponding processing is executed. Further, when the opening/closing execution mode is set, the low-frequency support mode is set even if the immediately preceding support mode is the high-frequency support mode.

In subsequent step S315, based on the processing results of step S313 and step S314 immediately before, while setting the output information for reflecting the increase or decrease number of pending information pertaining to the special figure display unit 37a to the special figure pending display unit 37b , Set the output information for reflecting the increase/decrease number of the reservation information related to the normal map display unit 38a in the normal map reservation display unit 38b. Further, in step S315, based on the processing results of step S313 and step S314 immediately before, along with setting the output information for updating the display content of the special figure display unit 37a, the display content of the normal figure display unit 38a Set the output information for updating.

After that, the content of the command and signal received from the payout control device 77 is confirmed, and payout state reception processing for performing processing corresponding to the confirmation result is executed (step S316). Also, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed (step S317). Also, an external information setting process is executed for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process (step S318). Thereafter, a management output process for outputting information corresponding to the result of the game ball entering the game area PA to the management IC 66 is executed (step S319). Details of the management output process will be described later.

Next, the special figure special electric control process of step S313 is demonstrated, referring the flowchart of FIG.

First, a hold information acquisition process is executed (step S401). In the reservation information acquisition process, it is determined whether or not the winning to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 has occurred, and if the winning has occurred, the number of reservations in the reservation storage area 65a is the upper limit It is determined whether or not it is less than a value (“4” in this embodiment). If the number of reservations is less than the upper limit, the number of reservations is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S302 is used for holding. Store in the first reserved area among the empty reserved areas RE1 to RE4 of the area RE. It should be noted that when the winning to the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34 occurs at the same time, the processing for acquiring the above-described pending information is executed within the range of executing the processing for acquiring the pending information once. Run multiple times. Also, when the hold information is newly acquired, a command at the time of acquisition corresponding to it is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When receiving the command, the sound emission control device 81 updates the display of the image indicating the number of pieces of pending information on the pattern display device 41 to the display content corresponding to the increase of the pending information.

After that, the information of the special special electric counter provided in the main RAM 65 is read (step S402), and the special special electric address table provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step S403). Then, the start address corresponding to the information of the special special electric counter is acquired from the special special electric counter (step S404), and jumps to the process indicated by the acquired start address among the processes of steps S406 to S412 (step S405 ). The special special electric counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to grasp which of the various processes of steps S406 to S412 should be executed, and the special special electric address table is a counter for the special special electric counter. A start address of a program for executing the processes of steps S406 to S412 is set in association with the numerical information.

In step S406, special figure fluctuation start processing is executed. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the special figure variation start process.

In the special figure fluctuation start process, on condition that the number of pieces of reservation information stored in the reservation area RE is 1 or more (step S501: YES), data setting processing is executed (step S502). In the data setting process, first, the number of reservations is decremented by 1, and the data stored in the first reservation area RE1 of the reservation area RE is moved to the execution area AE. After that, a process of shifting the data stored in each of the reservation areas RE1 to RE4 of the reservation area RE is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 to the lower area side. , the third reservation area RE3→the second reservation area RE2, the fourth reservation area RE4→the third reservation area RE3, etc. After that, the fourth reservation area RE4 is cleared to "0". At this time, a shift command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 for recognizing that the data in the reserved area has been shifted. When receiving the command, the sound emission control device 81 updates the display of the image indicating the number of pieces of pending information on the pattern display device 41 to the display content corresponding to the decrease of the pending information.

After executing the data setting process, the right/wrong table is read from the main ROM 64 (step S503). Specifically, first, the current winning/failing lottery mode is grasped by reading information indicating the winning/failure lottery mode from the main RAM 65 . In the case of the high probability mode, the high probability table 64g is read from the main side ROM64. On the other hand, in the low probability mode, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is grasped by reading the value of the setting value counter of the main RAM 65 . Then, the low accuracy tables 64a to 64f corresponding to the comprehended setting values are read from the main ROM 64. FIG.

After that, the success/failure determination processing is executed with reference to the success/failure tables 64a to 64g read in step S503 (step S504). In the success/failure determination process, the information for success/failure determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the numerical information related to the winning random number counter C1 is the big winning numerical information set in the success/failure tables 64a to 64g read in step S503. It is determined whether or not they match.

If the result of the success/failure determination process is a jackpot winning result (step S505: YES), a distribution determination process is executed (step S506). In the distribution determination process, out of the information stored in the execution area AE, information for distribution determination, that is, numerical information relating to the jackpot type counter C2 is read. Then, referring to the distribution table 64h provided in the main ROM 64, it specifies which jackpot result the numerical information related to the read jackpot type counter C2 corresponds to. Specifically, it specifies which one of the low probability jackpot result, the low prize winning high probability jackpot result, and the maximum profit jackpot result corresponds.

After that, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step S507). Specifically, the information on the form of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the game round related to the start of this fluctuation is obtained from the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the main ROM 64. specified, and writes the specified information in the main side RAM 65 . In the stop result table for the jackpot result, information on the form of the pattern stopped and displayed on the special figure display section 37a is set differently for each type of jackpot result.

After that, a flag setting process corresponding to the distribution determination result is executed (step S508). Specifically, the main RAM 65 is provided with flags corresponding to the types of each jackpot result. A flag corresponding to the result is set to "1".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S505 that the result is not a jackpot winning result, a stop result setting process for a losing result is executed (step S509). Specifically, the information on the form of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the game round related to the start of this fluctuation is obtained from the stop result table for the deviation result stored in advance in the main side ROM 64 specified, and writes the specified information in the main side RAM 65 . The information on the form of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the form of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result.

After executing the process of either step S508 or step S509, the process of grasping the duration of the game round is executed (step S510). In this process, the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is obtained. Also, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win display is generated on the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, when the game round related to the start of this fluctuation is the result of the low-probability jackpot or the result of the maximum profit jackpot, it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs. In addition, when neither of the jackpot results is obtained and the numerical information relating to the ready-to-win random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of ready-to-win, it is determined that a ready-to-win display occurs.

When it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs, the continuous period table for ready-to-win occurrence generation stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to, and the duration of the game cycle corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the ready-to-win display does not occur, the continuous period table for no-to-win occurrence stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to, and the continuation of the game round corresponding to the numerical information of the current fluctuation type counter CS. Get duration. Incidentally, the duration of the game times that can be obtained by referring to the non-reach duration table is different from the duration of the game times that can be obtained by referring to the duration table for reach occurrence.

It should be noted that the continuation period of the game round when the ready-to-win situation does not occur is set so that the continuation period of the game round becomes shorter as the number of reservation information stored in the reservation area RE increases. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, compared to the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode, a shorter duration of game rounds is selected. Non-reach duration table is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the duration of the game cycle does not change according to the number of pieces of pending information or the support mode, or the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the continuation period of the game cycle when reach occurs. Further, in the case of various jackpot results, the duration table may be set individually for each of the case of the loss reach and the case of the loss result of no reach. In this case, the continuation period of the game round is distributed according to each game result.

After that, the information of the duration of the game round acquired in step S510 is set in the special figure special electric timer counter provided in the main side RAM 65 (step S511). The update of the numerical information set in the special special electric timer counter is executed in the timer update process (step S310). By the way, as an effect for the game cycle, the variable display of the pattern in the special figure display unit 37a and the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display device 41 are performed. is displayed (in the symbol display device 41, a predetermined combination of symbols is waiting on the activated line), the final stop display is performed for the final stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds). In this case, the duration of the game round acquired in step S510 is the total time for one game round.

After that, the variation command and the type command are transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S512). The variation command includes information on the duration of game rounds. Here, as described above, the duration of game rounds obtained by referring to the non-reach duration table is different from the duration of game rounds obtained by referring to the duration table for reach occurrence. Even if the variation command does not include information on the presence or absence of the occurrence of reach, the sound emission control device 81 can specify the presence or absence of the occurrence of reach from the information on the duration of the game cycle. In this respect, it can be said that the variation command includes information indicating whether or not reach occurs. Note that the variation command may include information that directly indicates the presence or absence of reach occurrence. Also, the type command includes information on the game result.

When the voice emission control device 81 receives the variation command and the type command from the main side CPU 63, the display emission section 53, the speaker section 54 and the pattern display device 41 execute the effect for the game round. In this case, the effect for the game round is performed in a mode corresponding to the contents of the variation command and the type command. In addition, the pattern display device 41 performs a variable display of symbols as an effect for the game cycle, and when the effect for the game cycle ends, a combination of symbols corresponding to the results of the winning/failure determination process and the allocation determination process is displayed. Stop is displayed.

Then, the variable display of the pattern in the special figure display part 37a is started (step S513). Then, 1 is added to the special figure special electric counter (step S514). In this case, since the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed is "0", the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter becomes "1". After that, the eleventh output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S515). The eleventh output flag is a flag for specifying that the main side CPU 63 should output information indicating that a game cycle has started to the management IC 66 .

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 52), in step S407, the special figure fluctuation processing is executed. In the special figure fluctuation process, it is determined whether or not it is the timing before the final stop display during the continuation time of the game round, and if it is before the final stop display, the display mode of the pattern in the special figure display section 37a is regulated. Executes processing to change the When it is time to display the final stop, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special figure fluctuation processing to the special figure fixed processing. update to something. In this embodiment, the main CPU 63 does not send the final stop command to the sound emission control device 81 .

In step S408, processing during special figure determination is executed. In the process during special figure determination, the display mode of the pattern in the special figure display section 37a is set to the display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game round. Also, in the special figure determination process, it is determined whether or not the final stop period has elapsed, and when the period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the transition to the opening/closing execution mode occurs. When the transition to the opening/closing execution mode does not occur, the numerical information of the special special electric counter is cleared to "0". When the transition to the opening and closing execution mode occurs, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electric confirmation processing to the one corresponding to the special electric start processing. Update.

In step S409, special electric start processing is executed. In the special electric start processing, if the processing for starting the opening period in the current opening/closing execution mode has not yet been executed, the processing for setting the opening period is executed. Also, an opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . By receiving the opening command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53, the speaker section 54 and the pattern display device 41 to perform the opening effect. When the opening period has passed, a start process for starting the first round game is executed. In the start process, the special electric prize winning device 32 is set in an open state, and conditions for ending the round game are set. When setting the termination condition, the upper limit duration period for continuing the special electric prize winning device 32 in the open state in the first round game of this time is set, and the special electric prize winning device 32 can win in the first round game of this time. The upper limit number of game balls is set in a winning number counter provided in the main side RAM 65. - 特許庁

In step S410, special electric open processing is executed. In the special electric open process, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the round game is established. When the termination condition is established, the special electric prize winning device 32 is closed. Then, if the round game ended this time is not the last round game to be executed, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electric open processing to the special electric closed processing. , and if the round game that ended this time is the last round game, by adding 2 to the numerical information of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter corresponds to the special electric open processing. Update from one to one corresponding to the special electric end processing.

In step S411, processing during special electric closing is executed. In the special electric closing process, it is determined whether or not the interval period between round games has elapsed. The interval period is set when the previous round game ends. When the interval period has passed, the special electric prize winning device 32 is put into an open state, and the end condition of the round game is set. Then, by subtracting 1 from the numerical value information of the special special electric counter, the numerical value information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric closed processing to the one corresponding to the special electric open processing.

In step S412, special electric end processing is executed. In the special electric end processing, if the processing for starting the ending period in the current opening/closing execution mode has not yet been executed, the ending period (for example, 5 seconds) is set, and an ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81. . By receiving the ending command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission section 53, the speaker section 54 and the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect. When the ending period elapses, each of the success/failure lottery mode and the support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode is set to a mode corresponding to the result of the big win that triggered the start of the opening/closing execution mode this time.

Next, in the main side CPU 63, based on the detection results of the respective ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the through A configuration for specifying whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 35 will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration for inputting detection results of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a to the main side CPU 63. As shown in FIG.

The main side CPU 63 is provided with an input port 63a. The input port 63a is configured as an 8-bit parallel interface so that it can handle 8 types of signals simultaneously. Areas for storing "0" or "1" information according to the voltage of each signal are provided in one-to-one correspondence with each terminal. That is, the area includes 0th bit D0 to 7th bit D7. In addition, although more than eight types of signals are input to the input port 63a, the number of signals to be input to the input port 63a is limited to eight types by the driver IC. Switched through switching control.

In the entering ball detection process (step S309) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the signal group to be input to the input port 63a is set to the signal group from each of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a. In such a setting, the 0th bit D0 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, and the first bit D1 corresponds to the detection signal from the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. The second bit D2 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, and the third bit D3 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the special train detection sensor 45a. , the fourth bit D4 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the first working opening detection sensor 46a, the fifth bit D5 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the second working opening detection sensor 47a, The 6th bit D6 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the outlet detection sensor 48a, and the 7th bit D7 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 49a.

Each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a detects the passage of the game ball by outputting a LOW level signal indicating non-detection as a detection signal when the passage of the game ball is not detected. In this case, a HI level signal indicating that detection is in progress is output as a detection signal. When the input port 63a receives a LOW level signal, it stores "0" information in the corresponding bit, and when it receives a HI level signal, stores "1" in the corresponding bit. store the information of In other words, in a situation where the passing of the game ball is not detected by the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, "0" information corresponding to the information indicating non-detection is stored in the corresponding bit, and the passing of the game ball is stored. In the detected state, information of "1" corresponding to information indicating that detection is being performed is stored for the corresponding bit.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the ball-entering detection process executed in step S309 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the 0th bit D0 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, the first winning hole detection sensor 42a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S601: YES). In this case, the first output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S602), and the value of the 10 prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S603). . The first output flag is for specifying that the main side CPU 63 should output information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a to the management IC 66. is a flag. The 10 prize ball counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the number of times the payout of 10 game balls should be executed. When the value of the 10 prize ball counter is 1 or more, the 10 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and the 10 prize ball command is output. When the command is output once, the value of the 10-ball counter is subtracted by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives the 10 prize ball command, it drives and controls the payout device 76 so that 10 game balls are paid out.

When it is confirmed that the state in which the information "0" is stored in the first bit D1 has changed to the state in which the information "1" is stored, the second winning hole detection sensor 43a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S604: YES). In this case, the second output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S605), and the value of the 10 prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S606). . The second output flag is for specifying that the main side CPU 63 should output information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second winning hole detection sensor 43a to the management IC 66. is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the state in which the information "0" is stored in the second bit D2 has changed to the state in which the information "1" is stored, the third winning hole detection sensor 44a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S607: YES). In this case, the third output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S608), and the value of the 10 prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S609). . The third output flag is for specifying that the main side CPU 63 should output information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the third winning hole detection sensor 44a to the management IC 66. is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the third bit D3 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S610: YES). In this case, the special electric winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S611), the fourth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S612), and further The value of the 15 prize ball counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S613). The special electric prize flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the special electric prize winning device 32 in the round game in the open/close execution mode. By confirming that the special electric prize flag is set to "1" in the special electric prize control processing (step S313) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), the entry of one game ball to the special electric prize winning device 32 is confirmed. It specifies that a ball has been generated, and subtracts 1 from the number of remaining balls that can enter the special electric prize winning device 32 in the round game. When the process of subtracting 1 from the possible number of hits is executed, the special electric winning prize flag is cleared to "0". The fourth output flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a should be output to the management IC 66. . The 15 prize ball counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the number of times the payout of 15 game balls should be executed. When the value of the 15 prize ball counter is 1 or more, the 15 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (Fig. 11), and the 15 prize ball command is output. When the command is output once, the value of the 15 prize ball counter is subtracted by one. When the payout control device 77 receives the 15 prize ball command, it drives and controls the payout device 76 so that 15 game balls are paid out.

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the fourth bit D4 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, the first operation opening detection sensor 46a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S614: YES). In this case, the first operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S615), and the fifth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S616). Furthermore, the value of the one-ball counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S617). The first operation winning flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that one game ball has entered the first operation opening 33 . In the special figure special electric control processing (step S313) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), by confirming that the first operation winning flag is set to "1", it is stored in the reservation area RE of the reservation storage area 65a On the condition that the number of pieces of pending information stored is less than the upper limit of four, a process of newly storing pending information is executed. It is confirmed that "1" is set to the first operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control processing (step S313), and when the processing corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the first operation winning flag is cleared to "0" do. The fifth output flag is for the main side CPU 63 to specify that information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first operating opening detection sensor 46a should be output to the management IC 66. is a flag. The one prize ball counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the number of times one game ball should be paid out. When the value of the counter for one prize ball is 1 or more, a one prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and a one prize ball command is output. When the command is output once, the value of the one prize ball counter is subtracted by one. When the payout control device 77 receives the one prize ball command, it drives and controls the payout device 76 so that one game ball is paid out.

When it is confirmed that the state where information "0" is stored in the fifth bit D5 has changed to the state where information "1" is stored, the second operating opening detection sensor 47a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S618: YES). In this case, the second operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S619), and the sixth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S620). Furthermore, the value of the one-ball counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S621). The second operation winning flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that one game ball has entered the second operation opening 34 . In the special figure special electric control processing (step S313) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), by confirming that the second operation winning flag is set to "1", it is stored in the reservation area RE of the reservation storage area 65a On the condition that the number of pieces of pending information stored is less than the upper limit of four, a process of newly storing pending information is executed. Confirm that "1" is set to the second operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control processing (step S313), and when the processing corresponding to the confirmation is executed, clear the second operation winning flag to "0" do. The sixth output flag is for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a should be output to the management IC 66. is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the sixth bit D6 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a. is detected (step S622: YES). In this case, the seventh output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S623). The seventh output flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a should be output to the management IC 66. be.

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the seventh bit D7 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, one game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S624: YES). In this case, the gate winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S625). The gate winning flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the through gate 35 . By confirming that "1" is set to the gate winning prize flag in the normal map general electric control processing (step S314) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), the general map stored in the general electric reservation area 65c On the condition that the number of pending information on the side is less than 4, which is the upper limit number, the processing of storing the numerical information of the current public electric utility item open counter C4 in the public power holding area 65c as the holding information on the public power map side. to run. It is confirmed that "1" is set to the gate prize flag in the general map general electric control processing (step S314), and when the processing corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the gate prize flag is cleared to "0".

In addition, since the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is started at a period of 4 milliseconds as already explained, when the detection of one gaming ball is started by one of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, the corresponding The main side CPU 63 identifies that one game ball has been detected by the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a in a situation where the detection of the one game ball is continued by the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a. is performed at Therefore, it is sufficient to provide one each of the first to seventh output flags.

Next, the contents of processing executed by the payout control device 77 will be described. First, the electrical configuration of the payout control device 77 and various devices communicating with the payout control device 77 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The payout control device 77 has an MPU 91 . The MPU 91 incorporates a payout side CPU 92, which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section, as well as a payout side ROM 93, a payout side RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, and the like.

The payout-side ROM 93 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside to retain memory, such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The payout side ROM 93 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the payout side CPU 92 .

The payout side RAM 94 is a memory such as SRAM and DRAM that requires external power supply for memory retention (that is, volatile storage means), and is used for both reading and writing. The payout-side RAM 94 can be randomly accessed, and has a faster read time than the payout-side ROM 93 when compared with the same data capacity. The payout side RAM 94 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the payout side ROM 93 .

The payout side CPU 92 can perform two-way communication with the main side CPU 63 . When the payout side CPU 92 receives the prize ball command from the main side CPU 63, it drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command is paid out. In addition, the payout side CPU 92 monitors whether or not the game balls can be paid out normally, and if it is specified that it is not possible to pay out the game balls normally, the payout side RAM 94 To stop a payout device 76 even in a situation where unpaid prize ball number information is stored. Also, the payout side CPU 92 transmits to the main side CPU 63 a payout restriction command indicating that the payout cannot be performed normally. When the main side CPU 63 receives the payout restriction command, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 notify that the game balls cannot be paid out normally. A notification command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 so that A state in which the lower tray 56a is full of game balls, a no-ball state in which the tank 75 is not replenished with game balls, and a payout device 76 are states in which game balls cannot be normally dispensed. does not operate normally, a main body open state in which the game machine main body 12 is opened from the outer frame 11, and a front door open state in which the front door frame 14 is opened from the inner frame 13. .

A full tank detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the payout device 76 to the lower tray 56a. The payout side CPU 92 specifies that the tank is full when the game balls are continuously detected by the full-tank detection sensor, and the state in which the game balls are continuously detected by the full-tank detection sensor is cancelled. It specifies that the full tank state is canceled when the tank is full.

A ball non-detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the tank 75 to the payout device 76 , and the detection result of the ball non-detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92 . The payout-side CPU 92 identifies the state of no ball when the game ball is not continuously detected by the ball non-detection sensor, and when the state where the game ball is not continuously detected by the ball non-detection sensor is cancelled. Determine that the ballless state has been released.

The payout device 76 is provided with a payout detection sensor (not shown) for detecting game balls paid out from the payout device 76 , and the detection result of the payout detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92 . The payout side CPU 92 specifies that one game ball has been paid out from the payout device 76 when the game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. In addition, the payout side CPU 92 specifies that the payout abnormal state occurs when the game ball is not continuously detected by the payout detection sensor in spite of driving and controlling the payout device 76 so that the game ball is paid out. , When the state in which the game balls are not continuously detected by the payout detection sensor is canceled, it is specified that the abnormal payout state is canceled.

A front door open sensor 95 is provided on the front surface of the inner frame 13 (see FIG. 2), and the detection result of the front door open sensor 95 is input to the payout side CPU 92 . In this case, when the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door open sensor 95 transmits a closing detection signal to the dispensing side CPU 92, and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. , the front door open sensor 95 transmits an open detection signal to the payout side CPU 92 . The dispensing side CPU 92 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the front door open sensor 95, and when receiving the open detection signal from the front door open sensor 95. Identify that the front door frame 14 is in the open state. In addition, the dispensing side CPU 92 transmits a front door opening command to the main side CPU 63 at the timing when the front door frame 14 is specified to have changed from the closed state to the open state, and specifies that the front door frame 14 has changed from the open state to the closed state. A front door closing command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 at the timing. The main side CPU 63 specifies that the front door frame 14 is in the open state when receiving the front door open command, and specifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the front door closing command.

A main body open sensor 96 is provided on the front surface of the back pack unit 15 (see FIG. 2), and the detection result of the main body open sensor 96 is input to the payout side CPU 92 . In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body open sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the payout side CPU 92, and the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state with respect to the outer frame 11. In some cases, the main body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the payout side CPU 92 . The payout side CPU 92 specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closing detection signal from the main body opening sensor 96, and determines that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the opening detection signal from the main body opening sensor 96. Identify that the main body 12 is in the open state. In addition, the payout side CPU 92 transmits a body opening command to the main side CPU 63 at the timing specified that the game machine body 12 has changed from the closed state to the open state, and specified that the game machine body 12 has changed from the open state to the closed state. A body closing command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 at the timing. The main CPU 63 specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state when receiving the main body opening command, and specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the main body closing command.

The timer interrupt processing executed by the payout side CPU 92 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly started at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds).

First, the full-tank process is executed (step S701). In the full-tank processing, as already explained, based on the detection result of the full-tank detection sensor, it is specified whether or not the tank is full, and if the tank is full, processing for stopping the payout of game balls. is executed, and a command indicating that the tank is full is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 . Further, when the full tank state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a command indicating that the full tank state has been canceled is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

After that, a ball useless process is executed (step S702). In the no-ball processing, as already explained, it is determined whether or not the ball is in the no-ball state based on the detection result of the no-ball detection sensor. While executing, it transmits a command indicating that there is no ball to the main side CPU 63 . Further, when the no-ball state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a command indicating that the no-ball state has been canceled is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, a payout abnormality monitoring process is executed (step S703). In the abnormal payout monitoring process, as already explained, it is determined whether or not the abnormal payout state is present based on the detection result of the payout detection sensor, and if the abnormal payout state exists, the process of stopping the payout of game balls is executed. At the same time, it transmits to the main side CPU 63 a command indicating that the payout is in an abnormal state. Further, when the abnormal payout state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a command indicating that the abnormal payout state is canceled is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, front door opening monitoring processing is executed (step S704). In the front door open monitoring process, as already explained, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is open based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95. If the front door frame 14 is open, A front door opening command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 while executing processing for stopping the payout of game balls. In addition, when the front door frame 14 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a front door closing command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, main body opening monitoring processing is executed (step S705). In the main body opening monitoring process, as already described, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state based on the detection result of the main body opening sensor 96, and if the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state, a game ball is detected. , and transmits a body opening command to the main side CPU 63 . Further, when the gaming machine main body 12 is closed, a process of enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a main body closing command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, command reading processing is executed (step S706). In the command reading process, a process of reading the prize ball command transmitted by the main side CPU 63 is executed, and the prize ball command is stored in the payout side RAM 94 . Then, after executing a prize ball setting process for adding the number corresponding to the received prize ball command to the undistributed prize ball number information in the payout side RAM 94 (step S707), game balls are paid out by the payout device 76 Payout control processing for controlling the execution of is executed (step S708). In the payout control process, when the unpaid prize ball number information stored in the payout side RAM 94 is a value of 1 or more, the drive control of the payout device 76 is performed, and one game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. When it does, 1 is subtracted from the value of prize ball number information. Then, when the value of the prize ball number information becomes "0", the driving control of the payout device 76 is stopped. After that, external information setting processing is executed for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processing executed in the current timer interrupt processing (step S709).

Next, a configuration for externally outputting information from the pachinko machine 10 to the hall computer HC provided in the game hall will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back pack unit 15 is provided with an external terminal plate 97 . The external terminal plate 97 is provided with a large number of external terminals, some of which are electrically connected to the main CPU 63 and some of which are A plurality of external terminals are electrically connected to the payout side CPU 92 . Since the main CPU 63 and the payout CPU 92 are electrically connected to the external terminal plate 97, the main CPU 63 and the payout CPU 92 send information to the hall computer HC as shown in FIG. It is possible to output

One external terminal of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the front door open sensor 95 and one external terminal of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the main body open sensor 96 . More specifically, a signal relay board 98 is provided in the middle of the signal path from the front door open sensor 95 to the dispensing side CPU 92 . The signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL2 branched from the signal path SL1 directed from the front door open sensor 95 to the dispensing side CPU92. The branch path SL2 is connected to an external terminal on the external terminal plate 97 for opening the front door. Therefore, an electric signal corresponding to the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95 is input not only to the dispensing side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the front door on the external terminal plate 97 . As a result, a signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state can be externally output to the hall computer HC without going through the control by the payout side CPU 92 .

More specifically, the signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL4 branched from the signal path SL3 extending from the main body open sensor 96 to the payout side CPU 92 . The branch path SL4 is connected to an external terminal on the external terminal plate 97 for opening the main body. Therefore, an electric signal corresponding to the detection result of the body opening sensor 96 is input not only to the dispensing side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the body on the external terminal plate 97 . This makes it possible to externally output a signal indicating whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state to the hall computer HC without intervention of the control by the payout side CPU 92 .

Next, the contents of the information externally output from the main side CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 to the hall computer HC will be described. First, the contents of the information externally output from the main CPU 63 to the hall computer HC will be described.

The main CPU 63 performs information output setting to each external terminal assigned to the main CPU 63 on the external terminal board 97 in the external information setting process (step S318) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As information output from the main CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97, information indicating that the open/close execution mode is in progress, information indicating that the support mode is in the high-frequency support mode, and information indicating that one game cycle has ended. Information indicating that and a predetermined number (for example, 100) game balls from the game area PA through any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 Information indicating that the game ball has been discharged, information indicating that the game ball has entered the first operating port 33, and information indicating that the game ball has entered the second operating port 34 are included. .

The payout side CPU 92 performs information output setting to each external terminal assigned to the payout side CPU 92 on the external terminal board 97 in the external information setting process (step S709) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17). Information output from the payout side CPU 92 to the external terminal plate 97 includes information indicating that 10 game balls have been paid out.

In the hall computer HC, it is possible to grasp the manner in which game balls are put out in the pachinko machine 10 according to various information received from the pachinko machine 10 through the external terminal board 97 . for example,
・Ball payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of game balls that have been discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 until 100 game balls are discharged Ball rate (hereinafter referred to as "B")
・Ball output rate in open/close execution mode ・Ball output rate in high-frequency support mode "S")
・ BS x “Number of prize balls for winning in the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34”
・The number of game balls entering the first operation opening 33 until 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S1")
- The number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 until 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S2")
・B-(S1דNumber of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33”+S2דNumber of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34”)
・Probability of occurrence of opening/closing execution mode per unit game time ・Probability of occurrence of high-frequency support mode per unit game time, etc. are calculated. As a result, it becomes possible to manage the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in the hall computer HC. The number of prize balls means the number of game balls paid out when one game ball enters the corresponding ball entry portion.

<Structure for managing winning modes of game balls>
Next, a configuration for managing game history using the management IC 66 will be described. First, the electrical configuration of the management IC 66 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

As already explained, the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 has a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, and a management IC 66. FIG. In addition to these, the MPU 62 has an I/F 101 as well as the already-described reading terminal 68d.

The I/F 101 is an interface for transmitting and receiving signals to and from equipment outside the MPU 62 . The I/F 101 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63 via the internal bus 103 . Through the input port of the I/F 101, detection results from sensors such as the incoming ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, commands from the payout side CPU 92, etc. are input to the MPU 62, and based on the input detection results and command contents. Various processes are executed by the main CPU 63 as already described. Further, when a signal is output to a device such as the drive unit 32b for a special electric as a result of execution of various processes by the main side CPU 63, the signal output is performed through the output port of the I/F 101, and the main side As a result of execution of various processes by the CPU 63 , when command output is performed to the payout side CPU 92 and the sound emission control device 81 , the command output is performed through the output port of the I/F 101 .

The management IC 66 includes a management side I/F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, a management side RAM 114, an RTC 115, a correspondence memory 116, a history memory 117, a calculation result memory 131, It has These devices are connected through an internal bus 66a provided in the management IC 66 so as to be bidirectionally communicable.

The management side I/F 111 receives various signals from the main side CPU 63 via the signal path group 118 for unidirectional communication built in the MPU 62, and the signal path group 119 for unidirectional communication built in the MPU 62. It is an interface for transmitting various signals to the reading terminal 68d via the terminal 68d for reading. Various signals from the main side CPU 63 are input to the input port of the management side I/F 111, and various signals to the reading terminal 68d are output from the output port of the management side I/F 111. FIG. The main CPU 63 is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d via a signal path group 120 for two-way communication built in the MPU 62. FIG.

The management-side CPU 112 is an arithmetic processing device including a control unit and an arithmetic unit. The management-side ROM 113 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The management-side ROM 113 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the management-side CPU 112 . The management-side RAM 114 is a memory such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside for storage (that is, volatile storage means), and is used for both reading and writing. The management-side RAM 114 can be randomly accessed, and has a shorter time required for reading than the management-side ROM 113 when compared with the same data capacity. The management-side RAM 114 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the management-side ROM 113 .

The RTC 115 is a real-time clock that constantly measures date information and time information, and outputs the measured date information and time information (hereinafter also referred to as date and time information) in accordance with instructions from the management side CPU 112. It is a configuration that allows In addition, the RTC 115 is provided with a backup power supply, so that it is possible to measure date information and time information even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off.

The correspondence memory 116 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. Correspondence memory 116 stores information on the correspondence between buffers 122a to 122p provided at input port 121 of management side I/F 111 and the types of signals input to buffers 122a to 122p. used for The details of the contents of the correspondence memory 116 will be described later.

The history memory 117 is a memory such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory that does not require power supply from the outside (that is, non-volatile storage means), and is used for both reading and writing. The history memory 117 is used to store information regarding game history received from the main side CPU 63 through the management side I/F 111 . The details of the contents of history memory 117 will be described later.

The calculation result memory 131 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside to hold data such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used for both reading and writing. The calculation result memory 131 is used to sequentially store various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 using history information stored in the history memory 117 . The contents of various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 are sequentially displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c and output to an external device connected to the reading terminal 68d.

Next, the configuration of the input port 121 provided in the management side I/F 111 will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I/F 111. As shown in FIG.

The input port 121 is provided with a plurality of buffers 122a-122p. Specifically, first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p are provided. One type of signal can be input to each of the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p through signal paths 118a to 118p. is LOW level, information of "0" is stored as the first data, and information of "1" is stored as the second data when the signal to be input is at HI level. Note that the relationship between these LOW and HI and the first data and the second data may be reversed.

A first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning hole detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the first signal of LOW level in a situation where the new game ball is not detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a, and one game is detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a. A first signal of HI level is output for a specific period when a ball is detected. This specified period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level first signal is input to the first buffer 122a.

A second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second winning hole detection sensor 43a is input to the second buffer 122b. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the second signal of LOW level in a situation where the new game ball is not detected by the second winning hole detection sensor 43a, and one game is detected by the second winning hole detection sensor 43a. When a ball is detected, it outputs a second signal of HI level for a specific period. This specified period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the second signal of HI level is input to the second buffer 122b.

A third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning hole detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the third signal of LOW level in a situation where the new game ball is not detected by the third winning hole detecting sensor 44a, and one game is detected by the third winning hole detecting sensor 44a. When a ball is detected, it outputs a third signal of HI level for a specific period. This specified period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the third signal of HI level is input to the third buffer 122c.

A fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the LOW level fourth signal when no new game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a, and when one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. to output a fourth signal of HI level over a specific period. This specified period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the fourth signal of HI level is input to the fourth buffer 122d.

A fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first operating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs a LOW level fifth signal in a situation where a new game ball is not detected by the first operation opening detection sensor 46a, and one game is detected by the first operation opening detection sensor 46a. When the ball is detected, a HI level fifth signal is output for a specific period. This specified period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the fifth signal of HI level is input to the fifth buffer 122e.

A sixth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second operating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs a LOW level sixth signal in a situation where no new game ball is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a, and one game is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a. When the ball is detected, it outputs a sixth signal of HI level for a specific period. This specified period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the sixth buffer 122f is receiving the HI level sixth signal.

A seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the LOW level seventh signal in a situation where no new game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a, and one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a. HI level seventh signal is output for a specific period. This specified period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level seventh signal is input to the seventh buffer 122g.

The eighth buffer 122h receives an eighth signal corresponding to whether the open/close execution mode is in progress. In this case, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eighth signal in the non-opening/closing execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level eighth signal in the opening/closing execution mode.

The ninth buffer 122i receives a ninth signal corresponding to whether the high-frequency support mode is in effect. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level ninth signal when the high frequency support mode is not set, and continuously outputs the HI level ninth signal when the high frequency support mode is set.

A tenth signal corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is input to the tenth buffer 122j. In this case, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level tenth signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and continues to output the HI level tenth signal when the front door frame 14 is open. and output.

An eleventh signal corresponding to whether or not a game cycle has started is input to the eleventh buffer 122k. In this case, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eleventh signal until the game round is started, and outputs the HI level eleventh signal for a specific period when the game round is started. do. This specified period is sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the 11th signal of HI level is input to the 11th buffer 122k.

A set value update signal is inputted to the fifteenth buffer 122o to make the management side CPU 112 recognize that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set by the main side CPU 63. FIG. In this case, the master side CPU 63 outputs a setting value update signal of LOW level when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not newly set, and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Then, a HI-level set value update signal is output for a number of pulse signals corresponding to the newly set value for a specific period. This specific period is sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to identify that the HI level set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o.

The sixteenth buffer 122p contains an output instruction signal for causing the management side CPU 112 to recognize the trigger for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 and the various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to the reading terminal 68d. is entered. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW-level output instruction signal when it is not necessary to output history information, and outputs a HI-level output instruction signal for a specific period when it is necessary to output history information. do. This specified period is sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level output instruction signal is being input to the sixteenth buffer 122p.

The twelfth buffer 122l, the thirteenth buffer 122m and the fourteenth buffer 122n can receive signals from the main side CPU 63, but in the pachinko machine 10, they are blank to which normal signals cannot be input. In this way, as the input port 121 of the management side I/F 111, the number of buffers 122a to 122p larger than the types of signals output from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66 in the pachinko machine 10 is provided. It becomes possible to divert the management IC 66 to a model different from the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加This makes it possible to improve the versatility of the management IC 66 . Incidentally, signal paths 118a to 118p are formed between the main CPU 63 and the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p so as to correspond one-to-one to the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p. However, it is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the signal paths 118l to 118n are not formed between the buffers 122l to 122n to be blanked is also possible.

Input of the set value update signal to the fifteenth buffer 122o and input of the output instruction signal to the sixteenth buffer 122p are determined in the design stage of the management IC 66, and an instruction from the main CPU 63 is received. Instead, the management CPU 112 can specify that the set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o and the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p. On the other hand, the types of signals to be input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n are not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the types of these signals are instructed by the main CPU 63. Thus, it is specified by the management side CPU 112 . Details of the types of these signals in the management side CPU 112 will be described later. This is done by transmitting a type identification command to the In this case, the information on the types of various signals provided by the type identification command is stored in the correspondence memory 116, and when the management side CPU 112 specifies the types of the various signals in a state where operating power is being supplied, The information stored in the correspondence memory 116 is referred to.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the correspondence memory 116. As shown in FIG. Correspondence memory 116 has first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n in one-to-one correspondence with first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n provided at input port 121 of management side I/F 111. is provided.

In the first correspondence area 123a, information indicating that it is the general prize winning opening 31 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the first buffer 122a by the management side CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the first correspondence area 123a, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information (10) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31 are displayed. Stored. In the second correspondence area 123b, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the second buffer 122b by the management side CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the second correspondence area 123b, there is information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information (10) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31. Stored. In the third correspondence area 123c, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the third buffer 122c by the management side CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the third correspondence area 123c, there is information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information (10) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31. Stored.

In the fourth correspondence area 123d, information indicating that it is the special electric winning device 32 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the fourth buffer 122d by the management CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the fourth correspondence area 123d, there is information indicating that it is the special electric prize winning device 32 and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the special electric prize winning device 32 (15 pieces). Stored. Information indicating the first operation port 33 is stored in the fifth correspondence area 123e as information for specifying the type of signal input to the fifth buffer 122e by the management CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the fifth correspondence area 123e, information indicating that it is the first operating port 33 and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 (one ) are also stored. Information indicating the second operation port 34 is stored in the sixth correspondence area 123f as information for specifying the type of signal input to the sixth buffer 122f by the management CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the sixth correspondence area 123f, information indicating that it is the second operating port 34 and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the second operating port 34 (one ) are also stored. Information indicating the output port 24a is stored in the seventh correspondence area 123g as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the seventh buffer 122g.

Information indicating the opening/closing execution mode is stored in the eighth correspondence area 123h as information for specifying the type of signal input to the eighth buffer 122h by the management CPU 112. FIG. Information indicating the high-frequency support mode is stored in the ninth correspondence area 123i as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the ninth buffer 122i. Information indicating the front door frame 14 is stored in the tenth correspondence area 123j as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the tenth buffer 122j. The eleventh correspondence area 123k stores information indicating the start of a game round as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the eleventh buffer 122k.

The twelfth correspondence area 123l stores information indicating that the signal is blank and does not correspond to any kind of signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l by the management side CPU 112 . The thirteenth correspondence area 123m stores, as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, information indicating that the signal is blank and does not correspond to any of them. The fourteenth correspondence area 123n stores information indicating that the signal is blank and does not correspond to any of the signals input to the fourteenth buffer 122n as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n.

As described above, the types of signals to be input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n are specified by the management side CPU 112 upon receiving instructions from the main side CPU 63. , the management IC 66 can be used for a model different from the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加This makes it possible to improve the versatility of the management IC 66 .

In addition, instead of outputting information for recognizing the type of signal each time a signal corresponding to the storage of history information is output to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n, the type of the signal is recognized in advance. Information for specifying the types of signals to be input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n by the management side CPU 112 is stored in the correspondence memory 116 based on the output information. It is a configuration that As a result, compared to a configuration in which information for recognizing the type of the signal is output each time a signal corresponding to the storage of the history information is output to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n, the signal is output each time. It is possible to suppress the amount of information output from the side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 .

Information for identifying the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is output by the management CPU 112 at the start of supply of operating power. As a result, when a game is started on the pachinko machine 10, the management side CPU 112 can specify the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n.

Further, information setting indicating that the set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o and information setting indicating that the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p are performed in the design stage of the management IC 66. FIG. As a result, not only this pachinko machine 10 but also other types of pachinko machines using the management IC 66 can reliably use the set value update signal and the output instruction signal in the fifteenth buffer 122o and the sixteenth buffer 122p. It is possible to omit the processing for identifying the type of signal input to. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of processing for specifying the type of such signal.

Next, the history memory 117 of the management IC 66 will be explained. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the structure of the history memory 117. As shown in FIG.

The history memory 117 is provided with a history area 124 for sequentially storing history information. In the history area 124, a plurality of pieces of pointer information are set with serial numbers, and a history information storage area 125 is set corresponding to each piece of pointer information on a one-to-one basis. The history information storage area 125 can store combinations of RTC information and correspondence information. In this case, each history information storage area 125 has a data capacity of 2 bytes, a data capacity of 1 byte is allocated as an area for storing RTC information, and a data capacity of 1 byte is allocated as an area for storing correspondence relationship information. A data capacity of 1 byte is allocated. When it becomes necessary to store the correspondence information according to the signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n (actually the first to eleventh buffers 122a to 122k in the case of the pachinko machine 10). , first stores the date and time information currently measured by the RTC 115 in the area for storing the RTC information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written currently. After that, the correspondence relation information corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122n that triggered the current information storage is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122n in the correspondence relation memory 116, and the read correspondence relation information is stored in the area for storing correspondence relation information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written at present.

More specifically, the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g receive signals corresponding to the detection results of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a as described above. Therefore, the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g in the correspondence memory 116 store information corresponding to the types of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a. More specifically, the information corresponding to the type of ball entry corresponding to each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g. In the pachinko machine 10, as already explained, the first to third winning hole detection sensors 42a to 44a all detect game balls entering the general winning hole 31. Information indicating that each of the first to third correspondence areas 123a to 123c corresponding to the detection sensors 42a to 44a is the general prize winning opening 31 is stored. The fourth correspondence area 123d stores information indicating that it is the special electric prize winning device 32, and the fifth correspondence area 123e stores information indicating that it is the first operation opening 33. , the sixth correspondence area 123f stores information indicating the second operation port 34, and the seventh correspondence area 123g stores information indicating the out port 24a. If the buffers 122a to 122n that triggered the current information storage are any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g, the information on the types of ball-entering sections corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122g are the first to It is read from any one of the seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g, and the read information on the type of ball entering portion is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the history information storage area 125 as it is.

On the other hand, the eighth buffer 122h receives a signal indicating whether it is in the opening/closing execution mode, the ninth buffer 122i receives a signal indicating whether it is in the high frequency support mode, and the tenth buffer 122j receives a signal indicating whether it is in the high frequency support mode. A signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is input, and a signal indicating whether or not a game cycle has started is input to the eleventh buffer 122k. Therefore, the information indicating the opening/closing execution mode is stored in the eighth correspondence area 123h, the information indicating the high-frequency support mode is stored in the ninth correspondence area 123i, and the tenth correspondence area. Information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is stored in 123j, and information indicating that it is a game round is stored in the eleventh correspondence area 123k.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eighth signal in a situation other than the opening/closing execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level eighth signal in a situation in the opening/closing execution mode. The side CPU 112 specifies that the opening/closing execution mode has started when the eighth signal changes from LOW level to HI level, and specifies that the opening/closing execution mode has ended when the eighth signal changes from HI level to LOW level. becomes possible. When the eighth signal changes from LOW level to HI level and from HI level to LOW level, the management side CPU 112 is triggered to store correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. identify that That is, when the eighth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, not only the information indicating the open/close execution mode read from the eighth correspondence relationship area 123h but also the start information is stored in the history information storage area 125. Store in the area for storing the correspondence relationship information. When the eighth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, not only the information indicating the opening/closing execution mode read out from the eighth correspondence relationship area 123h but also the end information is stored in the history information storage area 125. Store in the area for storing the correspondence relationship information.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level ninth signal in a situation other than the high frequency support mode, and continuously outputs the HI level ninth signal in a situation in the high frequency support mode. , the management-side CPU 112 specifies that the high-frequency support mode has started when the ninth signal changes from LOW level to HI level, and ends the high-frequency support mode when the ninth signal changes from HI level to LOW level. It is possible to specify that When the ninth signal changes from LOW level to HI level and from HI level to LOW level, the management side CPU 112 is triggered to store correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. identify that That is, when the ninth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, not only the information indicating the high frequency support mode read from the ninth correspondence area 123i but also the start information is stored in the history information storage area. 125 is stored in an area for storing correspondence information. When the ninth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, not only the information indicating the high frequency support mode read from the ninth correspondence area 123i but also the end information is stored in the history information storage area. 125 is stored in an area for storing correspondence information.

As already explained, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level tenth signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and outputs the HI level tenth signal when the front door frame 14 is open. In order to continuously output, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the front door frame 14 is opened when the tenth signal changes from LOW level to HI level, and when the tenth signal changes from HI level to LOW level. can identify that the front door frame 14 is closed. When the tenth signal changes from LOW level to HI level and from HI level to LOW level, the management side CPU 112 is triggered to store correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. identify that That is, when the tenth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, not only the information indicating the front door frame 14 read from the tenth correspondence area 123j but also the opening start information is stored together with the history information. Stored in the area for storing correspondence relationship information in the area 125 . Further, when the tenth signal changes from HI level to LOW level, not only the information indicating the front door frame 14 read from the tenth correspondence area 123j but also the opening end information is stored together with the history information. Stored in the area for storing correspondence relationship information in the area 125 .

As already explained, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eleventh signal until the game round start timing, and when the game round start timing comes, the HI level eleventh signal is output for a specific period. Output a signal. Therefore, the management-side CPU 112 specifies that a game round has started when the eleventh signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level. That is, when the eleventh signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the information indicating that it is a game cycle read from the eleventh correspondence area 123k is stored in the history information storage area 125 as the correspondence information. area.

The history information storage area 125 can store all the history information generated during the 10 business days in which game balls are continuously shot from the pachinko machine 10 from opening to closing. It takes a few minutes. For example, if history information is generated 60,000 times a day, the history information storage area 125 for 600,000 or more pieces is provided. As a result, all history information can be stored and held in the history memory 117 for at least ten days.

The history memory 117 is provided with a pointer area 126 separately from the history area 124 . The pointer area 126 stores information for the management CPU 112 to specify the pointer information currently being written in the history memory 117 . Specifically, at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the pointer area 126 is set with information designating the pointer information of "0" to be written. Then, each time one piece of history information is newly stored in the history information storage area 125, the information in the pointer area 126 is updated so that the value of the pointer information to be written is incremented by one. When the pointer information of the last order is to be written and the history information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information of the last order, the pointer information is set so that the pointer information of "0" is to be written. The information in the use area 126 is updated. As a result, when the number of pieces of history information that can be stored exceeds the number of pieces of history information that can be stored, and a trigger to store history information occurs, the history information storage area 125 in which the old piece of history information is stored is overwritten with new piece of history information in order. Become.

Also, when the history information is read from the history memory 117 by an external device, the history information storage area 125 is cleared to "0" and the pointer information of "0" is written. The information in the pointer area 126 is updated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the history information that has been read once from being read again.

Next, a specific processing configuration for managing the game history using the management IC 66 will be described. First, a processing configuration for storing information on correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n provided in the input port 121 of the management side I/F 111 and the types of signals in the correspondence memory 116 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing recognition processing executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the recognition process is executed in step S111 in the main process (FIG. 9).

First, "14" is set in the recognition output counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S801). The recognition output counter is the rest of the information output for allowing the management side CPU 112 to recognize which kind of signal the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111 correspond to. is a counter for specifying the required number of times by the main side CPU 63 . As already explained, 14 of the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n are subject to signal type recognition, so "14" is set in the recognition output counter.

Thereafter, an identification start command output process is executed (step S802). The main CPU 63 outputs various commands to the management CPU 112 to make the management CPU 112 recognize which kind of signals the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n correspond to. The first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h are used for this command output. That is, by using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h) used to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store history information, the first to fourteenth buffers 122a A command is output to make the management side CPU 112 recognize which kind of signal .about.122n corresponds to. As a result, the number of signal paths can be reduced compared to a configuration in which the signal paths for outputting the command are provided separately from the signal paths 118a to 118p for outputting signals to the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p. becomes possible and the configuration can be simplified. The identification start command has a data capacity of 8 bits, and each bit of data is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. In the process of outputting the identification start command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification start command so that the management side CPU 112 recognizes that a new command has been sent. Also, the period during which the identification start command and the output state of the ninth signal are maintained at HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification start command and the ninth signal. It is By receiving the identification start command, the management side CPU 112 is instructed to start processing for storing information on the correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n and the types of signals in the correspondence memory 116. Identify.

Thereafter, the type identification command corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64 (step S803). In this case, the 1st to 14th buffers 122a to 122n are corresponded so that the first buffer 122a is the target of signal type setting first, and then the n+1th buffer is the next target of signal type setting after the nth buffer. Recognition setting of the signal type to be used is performed. Therefore, if the output counter for recognition is "14" to "12", the type identification command indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and the number of prize balls is read, and if the output counter for recognition is "11", the special electric winning read a type identification command indicating that it is the device 32 and the number of prize balls; if the output counter for recognition is "10", read out a type identification command indicating that it is the first operation port 33 and the number of prize balls; If the output counter for recognition is "9", it is the second working port 34 and the type identification command indicating the number of prize balls is read. If the output counter for recognition is "8", it is the out port 24a. If the output counter for recognition is "7", the type identification command indicating that the open/close execution mode is read. If the output counter for recognition is "6", it is the high-frequency support mode. If the output counter for recognition is "5", then the type identification command indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is read, and if the output counter for recognition is "4", it means that it is a game round. If the output counter for recognition is "3" to "1", the type identification command indicating blank is read.

After that, output processing of the read type identification command is executed (step S804). The type identification command has an 8-bit data capacity like the identification start command, and the data of each bit is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. In the identification type command output process, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification type command so that the management side CPU 112 recognizes that a new command has been transmitted. Also, the period during which the identification type command output state and the output state of the ninth signal are maintained at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these identification type command and the ninth signal. It is By receiving the identification type command, the management side CPU 112 stores the corresponding identification type command in the correspondence area 123a to 123n corresponding to the buffer to be set this time among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n. Stores information about

Thereafter, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is decremented by 1 (step S805), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the decrement of 1 is "0" (step S806). When the value of the output counter for recognition is 1 or more (step S806: NO), processing for outputting a type identification command corresponding to the value of the output counter for recognition after subtraction of 1 is executed (steps S803 and step S804).

On the other hand, if the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S806: YES), output processing of an identification end command is executed (step S807). The identification end command has a data capacity of 8 bits, and each bit of data is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. In the identification end command output process, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification end command in order to make the management side CPU 112 recognize that a new command has been transmitted. Further, the period during which the identification end command and the output state of the ninth signal are maintained at HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification end command and the ninth signal. It is By receiving the identification end command, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the processing for storing the information on the correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n and the signal types in the correspondence memory 116 has been completed. do.

Next, the management processing executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The management process is started when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started. The processing speed of the management side CPU 112 is faster than the processing speed of the main side CPU 63, and after one timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is started in the main side CPU 63, the next timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is performed. is started, the combination of the processes after step S908 in the management process is executed 16 times or more.

First, it is determined whether or not an identification start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S901). If the identification start command has not been received (step S901: NO), after executing the setting update recognition process (step S902), the process returns to step S901. In the setting update recognition process, when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed by the main side CPU 63, the corresponding process is executed, although the details will be described later.

When the identification start command is received from the main side CPU 63 (step S901: YES), the value of the setting target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is cleared to "0" (step S903). The setting target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the buffers 122a to 122n for which the type of signal is to be set. The signal type of the first buffer 122a is set first, and then the signal type of the (n+1)th buffer is set after the nth buffer.

Thereafter, on condition that the type identification command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S904: YES), the correspondence setting process is executed (step S905). In the correspondence setting process, among the first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n of the correspondence memory 116, the correspondence area corresponding to the current value of the counter to be set in the management side RAM 114 is stored with the type identification received this time. Stores the signal type information set in the command. After that, 1 is added to the setting target counter value of the management side RAM 114 (step S906).

When a negative determination is made in step S904, or when the process of step S906 is executed, it is determined whether or not an identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S907). If the identification end command has not been received (step S907: NO), the process returns to step S904, and under the condition that the type identification command is newly received from the main CPU 63 (step S904: YES), steps S905 and S906 Execute the process again.

If the identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S907: YES), the processing of steps S908 to S910 is repeatedly executed. In step S908, a history setting process for storing history information corresponding to the type of the signal received from the main CPU 63 in the history memory 117 is executed, the details of which will be described later. In step S909, various parameters are calculated using the history information stored in the history memory 117, and the calculation results are reported by the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, although the details will be described later. Execute display output processing for In step S910, although the details will be described later, an external output process is executed for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 and the various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to the reading terminal 68d.

FIG. 24 is a time chart showing how information on correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122n is stored in the correspondence memory . FIG. 24(a) shows a period during which commands are output from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h). b) shows the period during which the output state of the ninth signal is HI level, and FIG. FIG. 24D shows the execution period of the identification state in which the process for identifying the correspondence is executed, and FIG.

When the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 is started, the output of the identification start command using the first to eighth signals is started at the timing t1 as shown in FIG. 24(a). be. At the timing t1, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from LOW level to HI level as shown in FIG. 24(b). After that, at timing t2 in which the output of the identification start command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from HI level to LOW level as shown in FIG. 24(b). By confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has changed from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the command has been sent from the main side CPU 63, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h. The content of the command received from the main side CPU 63 is grasped by confirming the information of . In this case, since the identification start command has been received, the management CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S901 of the management processing (FIG. 23) to enter the identification state. After that, at the timing of t3, the output of the identification start command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24(a).

After that, at timing t4, output of the first type identification command using the first to eighth signals is started as shown in FIG. 24(a). At the timing t4, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from LOW level to HI level as shown in FIG. 24(b). After that, at timing t5 when the output of the type identification command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from HI level to LOW level as shown in FIG. 24(b). By confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has changed from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the command has been sent from the main side CPU 63, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h By confirming the information, the content of the command received from the main side CPU 63 is grasped. In this case, since the first type identification command has been received, the management CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process at the timing t5 as shown in FIG. 24(d). In the correspondence setting process, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information on the number of prize balls is stored in the first correspondence area 123 a of the correspondence memory 116 . After that, at timing t6, the output of the type identification command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24(a).

After that, at timing t7 to timing t9, timing t10 to timing t12, timing t13 to timing t15, and timing t16 to timing t18, similarly to timing t4 to timing t6, the main Correspondence setting processing corresponding to the type identification command output from the side CPU 63 is executed by the management side CPU 112 . In this case, the correspondence relationship setting process corresponding to the 14th type identification command is completed between timing t16 and timing t18.

After that, at the timing of t19, as shown in FIG. 24(a), the output of the identification end command using the first to eighth signals is started. At the timing of t19, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from LOW level to HI level as shown in FIG. 24(b). After that, at the timing t20 when the output of the identification end command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from HI level to LOW level as shown in FIG. 24(b). By confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has changed from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the command has been sent from the main side CPU 63, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h By checking the information, the content of the command received from the main side CPU 63 is grasped. In this case, since the identification end command has been received, the identification state of the management side CPU 112 ends at the timing t20 as shown in FIG. 24(c). After that, at the timing of t21, the output of the identification end command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24(a).

In order to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store the history information by using the configuration that allows the management side CPU 112 to recognize whether or not a command is being output using the ninth signal as described above. Clearly to the management side CPU 112 that commands are being output even in a configuration in which commands are output using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths) to be used. It is possible to recognize.

Next, a processing configuration for storing history information in history memory 117 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing management output processing executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the management output process is executed at step S319 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

First, "11" is set in the managed counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1001). The managed object counter identifies by the main CPU 63 whether or not there is a managed object that is not subject to the specification of whether or not to change the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 in the current management output process. In addition, it is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed for any of the managed objects. In one management output process, the management targets for which the main CPU 63 determines whether or not to change the signal output state to the management CPU 112 are the seven ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a, There are a total of 11 items including whether or not the open/close execution mode is executed, whether or not the high-frequency support mode is executed, whether or not the front door frame 14 is opened and closed, and whether or not the game cycle is started. Therefore, "11" is set to the managed counter first.

After that, it is determined whether or not the output state of the signal to the management side CPU 112 for the management target corresponding to the current management target counter value is HI level (step S1002). If it is not HI level (step S1002: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the managed object counter is 5 or more, so that there are seven entering ball detection sensors 42a that are managed objects corresponding to the value of the managed object counter. to 48a (step S1003).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1003, it is determined whether or not the output flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to "1" (step S1004). Specifically, when the value of the managed counter is "11" and corresponds to the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, it is determined whether or not the first output flag is set to "1", When the value of the managed counter is "10" and corresponds to the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, it is determined whether or not the second output flag is set to "1", and the value of the managed counter is determined. is "9" and corresponds to the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, it is determined whether or not the third output flag is set to "1", and the value of the managed counter is "8". If it corresponds to the special electric detection sensor 45a, it is determined whether or not the fourth output flag is set to "1", the value of the managed counter is "7", and the first operation opening detection sensor 46a , it is determined whether or not the fifth output flag is set to "1". If the sixth output flag is set to "1", and if the value of the managed counter is "5" and corresponds to the outlet 24a, the seventh output flag is set to " 1” is set. As already explained, these first to seventh output flags are set to "1" in the ball entry detection process (FIG. 15).

If the output flag corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to "1" (step S1004: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter among the first to seventh signals is set to HI level. (step S1005). After that, the output flag corresponding to the value of the managed counter is cleared to "0" (step S1006).

If a negative determination is made in step S1003, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the counter to be managed to HI level (step S1007). Specifically, if the value of the managed counter is "4", it is determined whether or not the transition to the open/close execution mode has occurred. It is determined whether or not the transition to the frequency support mode has occurred, and if the value of the managed counter is "2", it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state, and the managed counter is If the value is "1", it is determined whether or not the eleventh output flag is set to "1", thereby determining whether or not the game round has been started. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1007, the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to HI level (step S1008). When the value of the managed counter is "1" and the process of step S1008 is executed, the eleventh output flag is cleared to "0".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the counter to be managed to LOW level (step S1009). Specifically, when the value of the managed object counter is 5 or more or "1" and the current managed object is one of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a or the start of the game round, the first to seventh signals and the 11th signal that corresponds to the value of the managed counter is switched from LOW level to HI level, and then it is determined whether or not the HI output duration period (specifically, 10 milliseconds) has passed. . This HI output continuation period is set to a period longer than the longest processing interval of the history setting process (step S908) of the management process (FIG. 23) in the management side CPU 112, and the output of the signal switched from the LOW level to the HI level. This period allows the management CPU 112 to reliably identify the state. If the value of the managed object counter is "4" and the current managed object is in the opening/closing execution mode, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode has ended, and the value of the managed object counter is "3". If the current management target is the high-frequency support mode, it is determined whether the high-frequency support mode has ended, the value of the management target counter is "2", and the current management target is the front door frame 14. If so, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is closed. If there is an opportunity to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to LOW level (step S1009: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to LOW level ( step S1010).

If a negative determination is made in step S1004, if the process of step S1006 is performed, if a negative determination is made in step S1007, if the process of step S1008 is performed, if a negative determination is made in step S1009, or step When the process of S1010 is executed, 1 is subtracted from the value of the managed counter in the main RAM 65 (step S1011). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the managed counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S1012). If the value of the managed object counter is 1 or more (step S1012: NO), the process after step S1002 is executed for the managed object corresponding to the new value of the managed object counter.

Next, the history setting process executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The history setting process is executed in step S908 of the management process (FIG. 23).

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management side CPU 112 among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is set in the confirmation target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S1101). Specifically, among the first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n in the correspondence memory 116, the number of correspondence areas in which information other than information indicating blank is stored is specified, and the number of the correspondence areas is specified. The number of information is set in the check target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, as already explained, information other than the information indicating blank is stored in the first to eleventh correspondence areas 123a to 123k, so in step S1101, "11" is set in the check target counter. do.

After that, it is confirmed whether or not the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the current value of the check target counter among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n has been changed from "0" to "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from LOW level to HI level (step S1102). When the value of the check target counter is "n", the n-th buffers 122a to 122n are to be checked for numerical information. For example, if the value of the counter to be confirmed is "11", the eleventh buffer 122k is to be confirmed for numerical information, and if the value of the counter to be confirmed is "5", the fifth buffer 122e is to be confirmed for numerical information. .

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S1103). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1104). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1103 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 . Also, the correspondence information is read from the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the current check target counter values, and the correspondence information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, if the correspondence information is any one of the information indicating the open/close execution mode, the information indicating the high-frequency support mode, and the information indicating the front door frame 14, the above-mentioned Not only the correspondence information but also the start information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. When the value of the check target counter is "n", the n-th correspondence area 123a to 123n becomes the read target of the correspondence information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the eleventh correspondence area 123k is the target of reading the correspondence information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth correspondence area 123e is the correspondence It becomes a target for reading information.

By executing the writing process as described above, the value of the check target counter is one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operation port 33, the second operation port 34, and the game round , the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written contains the RTC information, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operation port 33, the second A combination of the operation port 34 and the correspondence information indicating that it is one of the game rounds is stored as history information. When the value of the check target counter is any of the open/close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, RTC information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Then, the combination of the correspondence information indicating any one of the opening/closing execution mode, the high-frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, and the start information is stored as history information.

After that, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S1105). In the updating process, the numerical value information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. When the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

If a negative determination is made in step S1102, or if the process of step S1105 is executed, whether or not the signal output has been switched to the LOW level is checked in the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the current confirmation target counter value. It is determined whether or not correspondence information to be checked is stored (step S1106). Specifically, when the current value of the check target counter is "8" to "10", the corresponding relationship areas 123h to 123j are filled with information indicating the open/close execution mode, Since either the information indicating that there is one or the information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1106.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the current check target counter value among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is changed from "1" to "0". It is determined whether the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from HI level to LOW level (step S1107). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1107, the RTC information is read (step S1108) as in step S1103, and the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1109). In the write process, the RTC information read in step S1108 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Also, the correspondence information is read from the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the current check target counter values, and the correspondence information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. In addition, not only the correspondence relationship information but also the end information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. By executing the writing process in this way, when the value of the confirmation target counter is any of the opening/closing execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, it corresponds to the pointer information to be written. In the history information storage area 125, a combination of RTC information, correspondence information indicating one of the opening/closing execution mode, high frequency support mode, and front door frame 14, and end information is stored as history information. state. After that, similar to step S1105, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S1110).

When a negative determination is made in step S1106, when a negative determination is made in step S1107, or when the process of step S1110 is executed, the value of the check target counter in the management RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S1111). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the check target counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S1112). When the value of the confirmation object counter is 1 or more (step S1112: NO), the process after step S1102 is executed for the confirmation object corresponding to the new value of the confirmation object counter.

Next, how the history information is stored in the history memory 117 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 27(a) shows a period during which a HI level signal is input to any one of the first to seventh, eleventh buffers 122a to 122g and 122k, and FIG. 27(b) shows a HI level signal to the eighth buffer 122h. 27(c) shows a period during which a HI level signal is inputted to the ninth buffer 122i, and FIG. 27(d) shows a period during which a HI level signal is inputted to the tenth buffer 122j. is input, and FIG. 27E shows the timing of writing history information to the history memory 117. FIG.

At the timing t1, as shown in FIG. 27(a), the output state of the signal input to any one of the first to seventh and eleventh buffers 122a to 122g, 122k is switched from LOW level to HI level. Therefore, the history information is written in the history memory 117 at the timing t1 as shown in FIG. 27(e). After that, at the timing of t2, the signal that was switched to the HI level at the timing of t1 is switched to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 27(a). However, since this signal is input to any one of the first to seventh and eleventh buffers 122a to 122g and 122k, and switching of the LOW level is not an object to store history information, At the timing, the history information is not written as shown in FIG. 27(e).

After that, as shown in FIG. 27(a), at each of the timings t3, t5, t6, t9, t10, t13 and t14, the first to seventh 11 buffers 122a to 122g and 122k, the output state of the signal input is switched from LOW level to HI level. Therefore, history information is written at each of these timings as shown in FIG. 27(e).

As shown in FIG. 27(b), the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is HI level from timing t4 to timing t7. This eighth buffer 122h corresponds to whether or not the open/close execution mode is generated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27(e), the timing t4, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is switched to HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to LOW level. The history information is written at each timing t7. In this case, the history information written at timing t4 includes start information, and the history information written at timing t7 includes end information. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the execution period of the opening/closing execution mode by checking the history information in the history memory 117 .

In addition, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, whether the history information indicating that a ball has entered any one of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is during the opening/closing execution mode. It is possible to distinguish whether or not In addition, since the history information includes the RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 can be determined by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that a ball has been entered into a hole is during the opening/closing execution mode.

As shown in FIG. 27(c), the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is HI level from timing t8 to timing t11. This ninth buffer 122i corresponds to whether or not the high frequency support mode is generated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27(e), the timing t8 at which the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i switches to the HI level and the timing at which the output state of the signal switches to the LOW level The history information is written at each timing t11. In this case, the history information written at timing t8 includes start information, and the history information written at timing t11 includes end information. This makes it possible to grasp the execution period of the high-frequency support mode by checking the history information in the history memory 117 .

In addition, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, the history information indicating that a ball has entered any one of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 is included in the high frequency support mode. It is possible to distinguish whether or not In addition, since the history information includes the RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 can be determined by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that a ball has been entered into a ball during the high-frequency support mode.

As shown in FIG. 27(d), the output state of the signal input to the tenth buffer 122j is HI level from timing t12 to timing t15. The tenth buffer 122j corresponds to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27(e), the timing t12 at which the output state of the signal input to the tenth buffer 122j switches to the HI level and the timing at which the output state of the signal switches to the LOW level The history information is written at each timing t15. In this case, the history information written at timing t12 includes start information, and the history information written at timing t15 includes end information. Accordingly, by checking the history information in the history memory 117, it is possible to grasp the period during which the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

In addition, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, the history information indicating that a ball has entered any one of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 indicates that the front door frame 14 is open. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the In addition, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 can be determined by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that a ball has been entered into one is during the opening of the front door frame 14 .

Next, the output processing of the setting value update signal executed when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set by the main side CPU 63 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing output processing of the set value update signal executed by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG. Note that output processing of the set value update signal is executed in step S119 in the main processing (FIG. 9).

A value corresponding to the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is set in the pulse number counter provided in the main side RAM 65 (step S1201). Specifically, the value of the set value counter of the main side RAM 65 is set in the pulse number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting value update signal directed to the management side CPU 112 is at HI level (step S1202). As already explained, the set value update signal is inputted to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 in the IC 66 for management. Here, the set value update signal output process is a process for causing the management side CPU 112 to specify the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n of the input port 121 in the main process (FIG. 9). It is executed before certain recognition processing. On the other hand, since it is set in the management IC 66 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10 that the setting value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o, the setting value update signal is output before the recognition process. Even if the process is executed, it becomes possible for the management side CPU 112 to identify that the signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o is the set value update signal.

If a negative determination is made in step S1202, 1 is subtracted from the value of the LOW level counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1203), and whether or not the value of the LOW level counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0". (step S1204). The LOW level counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to determine whether or not the set value update signal has been maintained at the LOW level for a predetermined period while the set value update signal outputs a plurality of pulses in which the set value update signal is at HI level. is. If the value of the LOW level counter is "0" (step S1204: YES), it means that it is time to set the setting value update signal to HI level. Set (step S1205).

After that, the HI level counter provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "20" (step S1206). The HI level counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the period during which the set value update signal is maintained at HI level. Since the value set in the HI level counter is decremented by 1 at intervals of about 10 microseconds, the set value update signal is maintained at the HI level for 200 microseconds when one pulse is output. This HI level maintenance period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the set value update signal has been changed from LOW level to HI level.

If the setting value update signal is HI level (step S1202: YES), the value of the HI level counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1207), and the value of the HI level counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0". It is determined whether or not (step S1208). If the value of the HI level counter is "0" (step S1208: YES), it means that it is time to set the setting value update signal to LOW level. Set (step S1209).

After that, 1 is subtracted from the pulse number counter value of the main RAM 65 (step S1210), and it is determined whether or not the pulse number counter value after the 1 subtraction is "0" (step S1211). If the value of the pulse number counter is not "0" (step S1211: NO), the output of the pulse signal by the setting value update signal for the number corresponding to the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time has been completed. Since it means that there is no data, "20" is set in the LOW level counter of the main RAM 65 (step S1212). Since the value set in the LOW level counter is decremented by 1 at intervals of about 10 microseconds, it is maintained at the LOW level for 200 microseconds between a plurality of pulse outputs by the set value update signal. This LOW level maintenance period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the set value update signal has been changed from HI level to LOW level.

When the value of the pulse number counter is "0" (step S1211: YES), the output of the pulse signal by the set value update signal for the number corresponding to the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time has been completed. Therefore, output processing of a set value identification end command is executed (step S1213). The setting value identification end command is a command for making the management side CPU 112 recognize that the output of the setting value update signal for making the management side CPU 112 recognize the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is completed. When outputting the set value identification end command, the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h are used in the same way as the identification start command, type identification command and identification end command. However, the signal pattern of the setting value identification end command is different from those of the identification start command, the type identification command and the identification end command.

As described above, in the setting value update signal output processing, a pulse signal corresponding to the number of setting value update signals for the pachinko machine 10 set at the start of current supply of operating power is output to the management IC 66. do. By executing the setting update recognition processing, the management side CPU 112 grasps the number of pulse signals by the setting value update signal, and grasps the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time based on it.

FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by the management side CPU 112 . Note that the setting update recognition process is executed in step S902 of the management process (FIG. 23).

It is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level (step S1301). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the value of the setting value grasping counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is set to "1" (step S1302). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level again (step S1303). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, 1 is added to the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S1304). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

If a negative determination is made in step S1303 or if the process of step S1304 is executed, based on the input states of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121, , determines whether or not a setting value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S1305). If a negative determination is made in step S1305, the process returns to step S1303.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1305, RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S1306). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1307). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1306 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 . Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information of the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was made, and the information of the setting value when the setting was made. The combination is stored as history information.

After that, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S1308). In the updating process, the numerical value information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

By executing the setting update recognition process as described above, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the fact that the setting was made, the date and time when the setting was made, and the A combination of set values when settings are made is stored in the history area 124 as history information. As a result, by reading and analyzing the information stored in the history memory 117 using an external device connected to the reading terminal 68d, the date and time when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was newly set and the relevant setting can be determined. It is possible to grasp the contents of the set value when it is performed.

Here, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the information stored in the history memory 117 is maintained as it is. As a result, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is possible to prevent the history information in the history memory 117 from being erased. It is calculated using the history information that exists before and after. In this case, since the date and time when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was newly set as described above is stored in the history memory 117, it is stored in the history memory 117 by connecting an external device to the reading terminal 68d. By reading the information, it is possible to calculate various parameters in the period after the timing when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the setting state is maintained.

Next, the display output processing executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the display output process is executed in step S909 of the management process (FIG. 23).

First, it is determined whether or not it is the calculation timing (step S1401). If 51 seconds have passed since the supply of operating power to the management-side CPU 112 was started, or if 51 seconds have passed since the previous affirmative determination was made in step S1401, an affirmative determination is made in step S1401. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, the number of different types of ball hits in normal times is calculated (step S1402). Specifically, first, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the outlet 24a is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, Calculate the number of incoming balls. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence relationship information indicating that it is a general winning opening 31 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the ball entering the general winning opening 31 is counted. Calculate the number. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 that store correspondence information indicating that it is the special electric prize winning device 32 in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the winning ball to the special electric prize winning device 32 is counted. Calculate the number. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the first operation port 33 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, Calculate the number of incoming balls. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the second operation port 34 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, Calculate the number of incoming balls.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 and the start information, and the correspondence relationship indicating that it is the front door frame 14 By referring to the history information storage area 125 that exists in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the out exit that occurred in the situation where the front door frame 14 was open 24a, the number of balls entering each of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34 is calculated (step S1403). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, a history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the start information are stored, and the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and The period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125 . In addition, in the entirety of the pointer information, which is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the start information and the correspondence indicating the front door frame 14 If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which information and end information are stored, the total number of hits for the sections is calculated. Also, although there is a history information storage area 125 in which correspondence relationship information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 and start information is present, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is present. is stored in the history information storage area 125, the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the end information are not stored, the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the start information are stored. All the history information in the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as that in which the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

Thereafter, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1402 and S1403 (step S1404). Specifically, first, the number of entering balls generated while the front door frame 14 is open calculated in step S1403 is subtracted from the number of entering balls calculated in step S1402. Then, the following 1st to 8th parameters are calculated using each number of hit balls after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1402 and the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1403 is defined as the number of balls entering K1. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning port 31 calculated in step S1403 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of entered balls K2, and the special electric prize winning device calculated in step S1403 relative to the number of balls entered in the special electric prize winning device 32 calculated in step S1402. 32 is defined as the number of entering balls K3, and the difference between the number of entering balls through the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1403 and the number of entering balls through the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1402 is defined as the number of entering balls K3. The difference between the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1403 and the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1402 is defined as the number of entering balls K5.
・First parameter: total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K3 x "number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "first operation opening 33 The ratio of the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as " D1”)
・Second parameter: ratio of total number of game balls K2 entering general winning hole 31/total number of game balls ejected from game area PA (K1+K2+K3+K4+K5) Ratio of the total number of game balls K3 / total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) Fourth parameter: total number of game balls K4 into the first operation port 33 / discharged from the game area PA Percentage of the total number of game balls (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this percentage is referred to as "D2")
· Fifth parameter: the ratio of the total number K5 of game balls entering the second operation port 34 / the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D3")
・Sixth parameter: D1-(D2 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + D3 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34")
・Seventh parameter: (K3 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K5 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "general The number of prize balls for winning to the winning opening 31" + K3 × "Number of prize balls for winning to the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the first operation opening 33" + K5 x "Second operation opening 34 8th parameter: K3 x ``Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32''/Total number of game balls paid out (K2 x `` "Number of prize balls" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation opening 34" ”) In step S 1404 , the first to eighth parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the normal storage area of the calculation result memory 131 . The first to eighth parameters stored in the normal storage area are retained until step S1404 is executed next time. That is, when the next step S1404 is executed and the first to eighth parameters are calculated, the newly calculated first to eighth parameters are stored in the normal storage area. The previous calculation results of the first to eighth parameters stored in the normal storage area are overwritten.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence information indicating the opening/closing execution mode and the start information, the correspondence information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, and the start information are stored. By referring to the history information storage area 125 that exists in the period between the history information storage area 125 that stores the end information, the out port 24a and the general winning port 31 that occurred in the open/close execution mode , the number of balls entering each of the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 (step S1405). A history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the open/close execution mode and start information are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, and the correspondence information and end information indicating the open/close execution mode. is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125 . In addition, the history information storage area 125 stores the correspondence information and the start information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, and the correspondence information indicating the opening/closing execution mode and If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the total number of hits for the sections is calculated. Also, although there is a history information storage area 125 in which correspondence relationship information and start information indicating that the open/close execution mode is stored, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is not stored. If the stored history information storage area 125 does not store the correspondence information and the end information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, the correspondence information and the start information indicating the opening/closing execution mode are stored. Any of the history information in the history information storage area 125 that stores the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is treated as in the opening/closing execution mode.

After that, during the period of the opening and closing execution mode specified in step S1405, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operation port 33 and the The number of balls entering each of the second operating holes 34 is calculated (step S1406). The method of calculating the number of entered balls is the same as in step S1403, except that the period of the open/close execution mode specified in step S1405 is assumed.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1405 and S1406 (step S1407). Specifically, first, the number of entering balls generated while the front door frame 14 is open calculated in step S1406 is subtracted from the number of entering balls calculated in step S1405. Then, the following 11th to 18th parameters are calculated using each number of hit balls after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1405 and the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1406 is defined as the number of balls entering K11. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning port 31 calculated in step S1406 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of entered balls K12, and the special electric prize winning device calculated in step S1406 relative to the number of balls entered in the special electric prize winning device 32 calculated in step S1405. 32 is defined as the number of entering balls K13, and the difference between the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1406 and the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1405 is defined as the number of entering balls K13. The difference between the number of balls entering the second working port 34 calculated in step S1406 and the number of balls entering the second working port 34 calculated in step S1405 is defined as the number of entering balls K14.
11th parameter: total number of game balls to be paid out (K12 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K13 x "number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "first operation opening 33 The ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11+K12+K13+K14+K15) (hereafter, this ratio is referred to as " D11”)
・Twelfth parameter: ratio of total number of game balls K12 entering general winning port 31/total number of game balls ejected from game area PA (K11+K12+K13+K14+K15) The ratio of the total number of game balls K13 / the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) 14th parameter: The total number of game balls K14 into the first operation port 33 / discharged from the game area PA Percentage of the total number of game balls (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this percentage is referred to as "D12")
· Fifteenth parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls K15 entering the second operation port 34 / the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D13")
16th parameter: D11-(D12 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + D13 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34")
17th parameter: (K13 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K15 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K12 x "general "Number of prize balls for winning to winning opening 31" + K13 x "Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of winning balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K15 x "Second operation opening 34" 18th parameter: K13 x ``Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32'' / Total number of game balls paid out (K12 x ``For winning to general winning port 31 Number of prize balls" + K13 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation opening 34" ”) In step S 1407 , the 11th to 18th parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the memory area for opening/closing execution mode in the calculation result memory 131 . The 11th to 18th parameters stored in the storage area for the opening/closing execution mode are retained until the next step S1407 is executed. That is, when the next step S1407 is executed and the 11th to 18th parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 11th to 18th parameters are stored in the open/close execution mode storage area. , the previous calculation results of the 11th to 18th parameters stored in the open/close execution mode storage area are overwritten.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence relationship information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information, and the correspondence relationship indicating the high-frequency support mode By referring to the history information storage area 125 that exists in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and end information are stored, the out exit 24a that occurred in the high-frequency support mode, general The number of balls entering each of the winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34 is calculated (step S1408). A history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, and the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and The period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125 . In addition, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence relationship information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information and the correspondence relationship indicating the high-frequency support mode are stored in the entirety of the consecutively numbered pointer information. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which information and end information are stored, the total number of hits for the sections is calculated. Also, although there is a history information storage area 125 that stores correspondence relationship information indicating that the high-frequency support mode and start information are stored, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is present. is stored in the history information storage area 125, the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the end information are not stored, the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information are stored. Any of the history information in the history information storage area 125 that stores RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 that is set is treated as that in the high-frequency support mode.

After that, during the period of the high-frequency support mode specified in step S1408, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the first operation port 33 generated in the state where the front door frame 14 is open and the number of balls entered into each of the second working openings 34 (step S1409). The method of calculating the number of hits is the same as in step S1403, except that the high-frequency support mode specified in step S1408 is assumed.

Thereafter, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1408 and S1409 (step S1410). Specifically, first, the number of entering balls generated while the front door frame 14 is open calculated in step S1409 is subtracted from the number of entering balls calculated in step S1408. Then, the following 21st to 26th parameters are calculated using each number of hit balls after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1408 and the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1409 is defined as the number of balls entering K21. The difference between the number of balls and the number of balls entering the general winning port 31 calculated in step S1409 is defined as the number of entering balls K22, and the special electric winning device calculated in step S1409 relative to the number of entering balls of the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1408. 32 is defined as the number of entering balls K23, and the difference between the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1409 and the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1408 is defined as the number of entering balls K23. The difference between the number of balls entering the second working port 34 calculated in step S1409 and the number of balls entering the second working port 34 calculated in step S1408 is defined as the number of entering balls K24.
21st parameter: total number of game balls to be paid out (K22 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K23 x "number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K24 x "first operation opening 33 The ratio of the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K21+K22+K23+K24+K25) (hereafter, this ratio is referred to as " D11”)
22nd parameter: ratio of the total number of game balls entering the general winning hole 31 K22/total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21+K22+K23+K24+K25) 24th parameter: total number of game balls K24/discharged from the game area PA Percentage of the total number of game balls (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this percentage is referred to as "D22")
· 25th parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls K25 entering the second operation port 34 / the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D23")
26th parameter: D21-(D22 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + D23 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34")
In step S1410, the 21st to 26th parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the memory area for the high-frequency support mode in the calculation result memory 131. FIG. The twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters stored in the high-frequency support mode storage area are stored and held until the next step S1410 is executed. That is, when the next step S1410 is executed and the 21st to 26th parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 21st to 26th parameters are stored in the high frequency support mode storage area. Then, the calculation results of the previous 21st to 26th parameters stored in the storage area for the high-frequency support mode are overwritten.

Thereafter, the frequency of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode is calculated and stored (step S1411). Specifically, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence relationship information and start information indicating that the open/close execution mode is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the opening/closing execution mode is determined. Calculate the number of occurrences of In addition, the number of occurrences of game rounds is calculated by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence information indicating the start of game rounds is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. . Then, the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode per unit game is calculated. The number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode is defined as the number of times of occurrence K31, and the number of times of occurrence of the game cycle is defined as the number of times of occurrence K32.
・The 31st parameter: K31/K32
In step S1411, the 31st parameter, which is the calculation result, is stored in the opening/closing execution mode frequency storage area in the calculation result memory 131. FIG. The thirty-first parameter stored in the opening/closing execution mode frequency storage area is retained until step S1411 is executed next time. That is, when the next step S1411 is executed and the 31st parameter is calculated, the newly calculated 31st parameter is stored in the open/close execution mode frequency storage area, and the opening/closing execution mode is maintained until then. The previous calculation result of the 31st parameter stored in the frequency storage area is overwritten.

After that, the occurrence frequency of the high frequency support mode is calculated and stored (step S1412). Specifically, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence relationship information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the high-frequency support mode is stored. Calculate the number of occurrences of support mode. In addition, the number of occurrences of game rounds is calculated by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence information indicating the start of game rounds is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. . Then, the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode per unit game time and the ratio of the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode to the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode are calculated. The number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode is K41, the number of game rounds is K42, and the opening/closing execution mode calculated in step S1411 is K43.
・The 41st parameter: K41/K42
・42nd parameter: K41/K43
In step S1412, the 41st to 42nd parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the high-frequency support mode frequency storage area in the calculation result memory 131. FIG. The 41st to 42nd parameters stored in the high frequency support mode frequency storage area are stored and held until the next step S1412 is executed. That is, when the next step S1412 is executed and the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 41st to 42nd parameters are stored in the high-frequency support mode frequency storage area. Then, the previous calculation results of the 41st to 42nd parameters stored in the high-frequency support mode frequency storage area are overwritten.

If a negative determination is made in step S1401, or if the processing of step S1412 is executed, display processing is executed (step S1413). FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing display processing.

First, 1 is subtracted from the value of the update timing counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S1501). The update timing counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the timing of updating the display contents of the management results of the game history on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The management side CPU 112 controls the display of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c to display the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first Parameters and calculation results of the 41st to 42nd parameters are reported. In this case, information corresponding to the type of parameter to be notified is displayed on the first notification display device 69a. Further, of the value obtained by multiplying the parameter to be notified by 100, the number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed for the third notification display. Displayed on device 69c. In the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first parameters and the forty-first to The display corresponding to the calculation result of the 42nd parameter is sequentially switched according to a predetermined order, and after the calculation result of the 42nd parameter, which is the last order display object, is displayed, the first order display object is displayed. The calculation result of one parameter is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is two seconds.

Here, the calculation cycle of the various parameters in the management side CPU 112 is 51 seconds. On the other hand, the number of various parameters is 25, and the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 2 seconds. Therefore, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 are to be displayed on the first to third display devices 69a to 69c at least once.

When the processing of step S1501 is executed, the display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are updated by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0". It is determined whether or not it is time to do so (step S1502). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, 1 is added to the value of the display target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S1503). When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "24" (step S1504: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step S1505).

The display target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the types of parameters to be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameters, the 41st to 42nd parameters, and the display target counters of "0" to "24" There is a one-to-one correspondence with the possible values. For example, when the value of the display target counter is "0", the first parameter to be displayed first becomes the display target of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the value of the display target counter is "24". , the 42nd parameter, which is the last display target, is the display target of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

When a negative determination is made in step S1504, or when the process of step S1505 is executed, the first notification display device 69a is displayed so as to display information corresponding to the type of parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed. control (step S1506). Further, a parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the calculation result memory 131, the read parameter is multiplied by 100, and a number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, A number corresponding to the ones place is displayed on the third notification display device 69c (step S1507). The contents displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in steps S1506 and S1507 are continued until the next update timing or until the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is stopped. be. Thereafter, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the update timing counter of the management RAM 114 as the value corresponding to the next update timing (step S1508).

By executing the display processing as described above, when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started, the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. be done. The display of the management result of the game history is performed regardless of whether or not the game is continued. This is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. Thus, by executing the display control of the first to third information display devices 69a to 69c regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third information display devices 69a 69c can be simplified.

The display of the management result of the game history on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is started after the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started and after the identification end command is received from the main side CPU 63. be done. In this case, the information stored in the calculation result memory 131 is retained even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, just like the information stored in the history memory 117. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started, the management result of the game history calculated before the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is stopped is displayed.

When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set when the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the information corresponding to the set value being changed is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. However, while the information corresponding to the set value is displayed before the identification end command is transmitted from the main CPU 63, the game history on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is displayed. The display of the management result of is started after the main side CPU 63 transmits an identification end command. As a result, even if the third notification display device 69c is configured to be used both as a display device for displaying information corresponding to the set value and for displaying the management result of the game history, it is possible to display these displays. It is possible to prevent periods from overlapping.

Further, when the information corresponding to the set value is displayed, the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b are not displayed. On the other hand, when the game history management result is being displayed, the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b are not hidden. This makes it possible to identify which of the display of information corresponding to the set value and the display of the management result of the game history is being performed on the third notification display device 69c.

Next, a processing configuration for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 and the various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d of the MPU 62. explain. FIG. 32(a) is a flow chart showing data output processing executed by the main side CPU 63. FIG. The data output process is executed at step S112 in the main process (FIG. 9).

In the data output process, first, it is determined whether or not a connection signal indicating that an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d has been received from the reading terminal 68d (step S1601). If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the data output processing ends. In this case, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 must be restarted in order to execute the data output process. Thus, in order to externally output history information and various parameters, supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 should be started while an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. need to be A power switch for stopping and starting the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is provided in the payout mechanism 73 mounted on the rear surface of the back pack unit 15. In order to do so, it is necessary to open the gaming machine main body 12 from the outer frame 11 to expose the rear surface of the back pack unit 15 . Under such circumstances, in order to externally output history information and various parameters, supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. It is possible to make it difficult for anyone other than the manager of the game hall to read the history information and various parameters.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the current connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is determined by determining whether or not a control information confirmation signal has been received from the reading terminal 68d. (step S1602). The external device is configured to be able to perform both confirmation of control information and confirmation of history information and various parameters. A signal for confirming control information is transmitted, and when confirmation of history information and various parameters is selected by manual operation of the external device, a signal for history confirmation is transmitted from the external device. The configuration is not limited to this, and the external device for checking control information and the external device for checking history may be separate. In this case, when an external device for checking the control information is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, a signal for checking the control information is transmitted from the external device, and an external device for checking the history is sent to the reading terminal 68d. When the device is electrically connected, a signal for history confirmation is transmitted from the external device.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, output processing for confirming control information is executed (step S1603). In the output process, a program and data are read as control information from the main ROM 64, and the read control information is output to the reading terminal 68d. As a result, the control information can be read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and it is possible to check whether the control information is legitimate or normal. It is possible to do

If a negative determination is made in step S1602, an output instruction signal is transmitted to the management side CPU 112 (step S1604). Specifically, the output state of the output instruction signal is switched from LOW level to HI level. This HI level output state continues for a specific period. This specified period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the 16th buffer 122p is receiving the HI level output instruction signal. By switching the output state of the output instruction signal to the HI level, management-side CPU 112 executes processing for outputting history information.

Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32(b), when the output state of the output instruction signal input to the sixteenth buffer 122p of the input port 121 is switched from LOW level to HI level, the management side CPU 112 (Step S1701: YES), the history information stored in the history memory 117 and various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 are read, and the read history information and various parameters are output to the reading terminal 68d. (Step S1702). As a result, the history information and various parameters can be read by the external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and the information of the management result of the game history can be analyzed. When the management CPU 112 outputs the history information to the reading terminal 68d, it clears the history memory 117 to "0" (step S1703). The history information in the history memory 117 is erased only when the history information is read by an external device.

Returning to the description of the data output process (FIG. 32(a)), when the process of step S1603 or the process of step S1604 is performed, the electrical connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d continues. It is determined whether or not it is set (step S1605). If it is continued (step S1605: YES), it stands by at step S1605. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing set in the execution order after the data output processing from being executed until the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is released. If the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is canceled (step S1605: NO), this data output process is terminated.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Since the game ball is paid out when the game ball enters any one of the general winning hole 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating hole 33 and the second operating hole 34, the player can enter any of these ball entering parts The game is played while expecting that the game ball will enter the ball. In this configuration, the entry of a game ball into any one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 (hereinafter also referred to as the history target ball entering portion) occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history memory 117 of the management IC 66 . As a result, it becomes possible for the pachinko machine 10 to store and hold information for managing the number of game balls entering each history target ball entering portion or the frequency of entering the ball, and the managed information is used. This makes it possible to appropriately manage the manner in which a game ball enters each history target ball entering section. Further, since the history information is stored and held by the pachinko machine 10 itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information.

All the ball-entering units that discharge game balls from the game area PA are subject to execution of history information storage processing and subject to management using history information. This makes it possible to manage the ball-entering frequency for any history-targeted club by using the history information. In addition, it becomes possible to manage the ratio of the number of game balls entering each history target ball entering portion to the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA using the history information.

The history information includes RTC information, which is information corresponding to the timing at which the game ball entered the history target ball-entering portion that triggered the storage of the history information. As a result, by using the history information, it is possible to grasp in detail the history of the game ball entering the history target ball entering section.

The history memory 117 stores not only the history information corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the history target ball entry portion, but also the history information indicating whether the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, and whether the high-frequency support mode is in progress. and history information indicating whether the front door frame 14 is open. As a result, it is possible to distinguish whether or not each of these situations exists, and to manage the manner in which the game ball enters the history target ball entering section.

It is possible to output the history information stored in the history memory 117 to an external device, which is a device outside the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, it becomes possible to read the history information by the external device and analyze the manner of entry of the game ball into the history target ball entry section using the read history information.

The MPU 62 is provided with a reading terminal 68d, and the program can be read from the main ROM 64 by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. This makes it possible to check whether the program is normal. In this configuration, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is externally output using the reading terminal 68d for externally outputting the program. This makes it possible to externally output the history information while preventing the configuration from becoming complicated.

Either the program or the history information is specified as the information to be output from the reading terminal 68d, and the information on the side corresponding to the specified result is externally output through the reading terminal 68d. As a result, in the configuration in which the history information is externally output using the reading terminal 68d for externally outputting the program, the pachinko machine 10 can determine whether the information to be externally output is either the program or the history information. is specified on the side, and the specified information is output to the outside. Therefore, even if the reading terminal 68d is also used, it is possible to read out only the necessary information.

Based on the information received from the external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, it is specified whether the information to be output from the reading terminal 68d is the program or history information. This makes it possible to avoid complicating the configuration regarding the selection of information to be externally output.

An MPU 62 having a main ROM 64 storing programs in advance has a management IC 66 and a reading terminal 68d. This makes it possible to concentrate the signal paths for the reading terminal 68 d within the MPU 62 . Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while making unauthorized access to the signal path to the reading terminal 68d difficult.

A main side CPU 63 that executes a process for paying out a game ball based on the entry of the game ball into one of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34. Separately, a management side CPU 112 is provided, and the management side CPU 112 executes processing for storing the history information in the history memory 117 . As a result, it becomes possible to manage the manner of entry of game balls into the respective history object entry sections while preventing the processing load of the main side CPU 63 from excessively increasing.

The main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 are provided on the same chip as the MPU 62 . This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized access to the communication path between the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 .

The main side CPU 63 stores the information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a in each buffer of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 using the signal paths corresponding to the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. 122a-122g. As a result, the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 correspond to the buffers 122a to 122g (that is, the respective signal paths), simplifying the configuration for distinguishing the types of information in the management CPU 112. It becomes possible to

The main CPU 63 receives information corresponding to whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, information corresponding to whether or not the high frequency support mode is in progress, information corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is being opened, And the information corresponding to the start of the game cycle is transmitted to each of the buffers 122h to 122k of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 using signal paths corresponding to each of these situations. As a result, the type of information corresponding to each situation corresponds to each of the buffers 122h to 122k (that is, each signal path), thereby simplifying the configuration for distinguishing between the types of information in the management CPU 112. becomes possible.

The master side CPU 63 transmits to the management side CPU 112 correspondence relation information indicating which type of information each buffer 122a to 122k (that is, each signal path 118a to 118k) corresponds to. This eliminates the need to store the correspondence information in advance in the management IC 66 . Therefore, it is possible to improve the versatility of the management IC 66 .

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the correspondence information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 . As a result, in a situation where a game ball may enter the history target ball entry section, the management IC 66 can specify the correspondence relationship between the information transmitted from the main side CPU 63 and the history target ball entry section. It is possible to make it

Using the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting information indicating whether or not a game ball has entered the history target ball entry portion, the correspondence information is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66. This makes it possible to simplify the communication configuration compared to a configuration in which a dedicated signal path is provided for transmitting correspondence information.

The management IC 66 is provided with a correspondence memory 116 , and the correspondence information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 is stored in the correspondence memory 116 . As a result, every time the main side CPU 63 transmits the information of the detection result of each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a, the information that enables the management IC 66 to specify the history target ball entry portion corresponding to the information to be transmitted. no longer need to provide. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of information of the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a transmitted from the main side CPU 63. FIG.

Information is output from the management IC 66 to the reading terminal 68d by switching the output state of the output instruction signal output from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 from the LOW level to the HI level. In this case, the fact that the signal path corresponding to the sixteenth buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal can be specified by the management side CPU 112 without receiving the correspondence relation information from the main side CPU 63. . This makes it possible to prevent the configuration related to the transmission of correspondence information from becoming extremely complicated.

The management IC 66 is provided with buffers 122a to 122p capable of receiving information from the main CPU 63, the number of which is greater than the number of types of information to be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. It is As a result, even if the number of types of information increases or decreases depending on the model of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to deal with the situation without changing the configuration of the buffers 122a to 122p. Therefore, it is possible to improve the versatility of the management IC 66 .

When history information is transmitted from the management IC 66 to the reading terminal 68d, each piece of history information includes correspondence information indicating the type of the history target ball-entering club corresponding to the history information. As a result, it is possible to specify the entry mode of the game ball into each history target ball entry section by using the read history information.

By using the history information stored in the history memory 117 in the management IC 66, various parameters (first to eighth parameters, eleventh 18th parameter, 21st to 26th parameter, 31st parameter, 41st to 42nd parameter) are calculated. Various parameters resulting from these calculations are sequentially displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. As a result, it becomes possible for the pachinko machine 10 to notify various parameters that are the result of calculation using the history information.

Various parameters are calculated while excluding the history information corresponding to the situation in which the front door frame 14 is being opened. This makes it possible to derive various parameters in a normal situation in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state. Further, various parameters corresponding to each of the conditions of the opening/closing execution mode and the condition of the high-frequency support mode are calculated. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall or the like to grasp the ball entry mode of the game ball according to each situation.

When the history information in the history memory 117 is output to an external device, the history memory 117 is initialized by executing clearing processing of the history memory 117 . As a result, history information that exceeds the storage capacity of the history memory 117 is to be stored in the history memory 117, and the history information that should be stored and held is erased by overwriting. can be made difficult to occur.

History information is stored in the history memory 117 in a configuration in which an external output corresponding to the entry of a game ball into the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is performed through the external terminal plate 97. . As a result, by using the information output to the outside through the external terminal plate 97, the number of game balls entering the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 and the frequency of entering the game ball can be easily grasped. By using the history information stored in the memory 117, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of game balls entering the history target ball entering section and the frequency of entering the ball.

In the low-probability mode, the probability of a big win result varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, even with a single pachinko machine 10, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of a jackpot result is advantageous or disadvantageous in the low-probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The probability of a big win result in the low probability mode fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6", while the probability of a big win result in the high probability mode is set by the pachinko machine 10. It does not change depending on the state. This makes it possible to limit the influence of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 on the probability of a jackpot result to the situation in the low-probability mode. In addition, since it is possible to make the high accuracy table 64g referred to in the high probability mode common regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the table 64a to 64g is stored in advance in the main ROM It is possible to suppress an increase in storage capacity for storing.

In the low-probability mode, the probability of getting a big win result fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6", while the sorting mode of the kind of big win result depends on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. does not change accordingly. This makes it possible to limit the influence of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 to the situation in the low-probability mode. In addition, since it is possible to make the distribution table 64h referred to when distributing the types of jackpot results common regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the distribution table 64h is stored in the main ROM 64. It is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity for storing in advance.

Even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored and held without being erased. Thus, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information up to that point can be continuously stored in the history memory 117, and the history memory can be maintained for a long period of time. Using the history information accumulated in 117, it becomes possible to specify the management result of the game history.

The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set in a configuration in which the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored and held without being erased even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. is performed, history information corresponding to it is stored in history memory 117 . As a result, it is possible to distinguish between the history information before the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the history information after the setting is made.

When the history information corresponding to the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the history memory 117, the information corresponding to the setting value is included in the history information. This makes it possible to identify the contents of the setting values that were set in the past by referring to the history information.

When the setting value update process (FIG. 10) is started, the setting value is changed from a predetermined starting setting value. As a result, in the setting value update process (FIG. 10), regardless of the setting value to be used before the setting value update process (FIG. 10) is started, the operation to change the setting value from a certain start corresponding setting value is performed. It is possible to do Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Specifically, the set value corresponding to the start is "setting 1", which has the lowest advantage. Therefore, when the set value update process (FIG. 10) is started, the set value is changed from "setting 1" with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the administrator of the gaming hall unintentionally terminates the setting value updating process (FIG. 10) immediately after the setting value updating process (FIG. 10) is started, the setting value with the lowest advantage is obtained. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended disadvantage from occurring in the game hall in such a situation.

When calculating various parameters at the time of calculation, the history information stored after the history information corresponding to the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 in the history memory 117 is used as a reference. may be configured to calculate various parameters. In this case, it is possible to derive the management result of the game history at the timing after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set as various parameters.

Also, when calculating various parameters at the calculation timing, history information corresponding to new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the history memory 117 and corresponding to change of the setting value is used as a reference. , and the history information stored after that may be used to calculate various parameters. In this case, it is possible to derive the management result of the game history at the timing after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed as various parameters.

Also, although the circuit board box 60a of the main controller 60 is provided with an opening for exposing the reading terminal 68d, the opening is not provided and the reading terminal 69d is located on the opposite wall 60b. It is good also as a structure covered with. In this case, it is necessary to open the board box 60a in order to connect an external device to the reading terminal 68d.

<Second embodiment>
In this embodiment, the contents of the win/fail table corresponding to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are different from those in the first embodiment. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in the main ROM 64 in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 33, the main ROM 64 has an area 161 for setting 1, an area 162 for setting 2, an area 163 for setting 3, an area 164 for setting 4, an area 165 for setting 5, and an area for setting 6. 166 and are provided. In the area 161 for setting 1, a low probability table 161a for setting 1 to be referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 161b for setting 1, which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 1" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the area 162 for setting 2, a low probability table 162a for setting 2, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 162b for setting 2 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 2" and the lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the setting 3 area 163, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3" and the winning/failure lottery mode is the low probability mode, the low probability table 163a for the setting 3 referred to, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 163b for setting 3, which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 3" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode.

In an area 164 for setting 4, a low probability table 164a for setting 4, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 164b for setting 4 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 4" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the area 165 for setting 5, a low probability table 165a for setting 5, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 165b for setting 5 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 5" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the area 166 for setting 6, a low probability table 166a for setting 6, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 166b for setting 6, which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 6" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode.

Winning probabilities of the jackpot result set in each of the low certainty tables 161a to 166a are different from each other. Specifically, when the low certainty table 161a for setting 1 is referred to, the jackpot result is about 1/320, and when the low certainty table 162a for setting 2 is referred, about 1/310. When the low certainty table 163a for setting 3 is referred to, the result is about 1/300, and when the low certainty table 164a for setting 4 is referred, about 1/290. When the low probability table 165a for setting 5 is referred to, the result is about 1/280, and when the low probability table 166a for setting 6 is referred, about 1/270. result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set to a high set value, it becomes easier for the player to get a big hit result in the low probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

Winning probabilities of the jackpot result set in each of the high probability tables 161b to 166b are different from each other. Specifically, when the high certainty table 161b for setting 1 is referred to, the jackpot result is about 1/45, and when the high certainty table 162b for setting 2 is referred, about 1/40 When the high probability table 163b for setting 3 is referred to, the result is about 1/35, and when the high probability table 164b for setting 4 is referred, the result is about 1/30. When the high probability table 165b for setting 5 is referred to, the result is about 1/25, and when the high probability table 166b for setting 6 is referred, the result is about 1/20. result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set to a high setting value, it becomes easier to generate a big win result in the high-probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

That is, in the above-described first embodiment, the higher the setting value of the pachinko machine 10, the higher the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low-probability mode, while the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high-probability mode is "setting 1". Although it is configured to be common in any setting state of ~ "setting 6", in this embodiment, both the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode and the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode are the pachinko The higher the setting value of the machine 10, the higher the setting value. This makes it possible to increase the player's advantage over the fact that a high set value is set.

In addition, even if the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low-probability mode in the case of "setting 6", which is the highest setting state, is the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high-probability mode in the case of "setting 1", which is the lowest setting state. It is set lower than probability. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from becoming extremely low when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1", and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". It is possible to prevent the player's advantage from becoming extremely high in the case of "6".

On the other hand, the sorting table 64h is provided with only one type so as to be common to any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", as in the first embodiment. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from causing an advantage or a disadvantage in the distribution mode of the jackpot result, and the memory capacity for pre-storing the distribution table 64h in the main side ROM 64.例文帳に追加can be suppressed.

The winning probability of the jackpot result in the low-probability mode is higher when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is higher, while the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high-probability mode is higher when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is higher. A configuration in which the set value is lower may be adopted. In this case, in the low-probability mode, the higher the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is to the player, and in the high-probability mode, the lower the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is to the player. becomes possible.

Further, the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode is higher when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is higher, while the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode is "setting 1" to "setting 6". ] may be set constant. In this case, in the high-probability mode, the higher the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is for the player, and in the low-probability mode, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not advantageous or disadvantageous. Become.

<Third Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the handling of the game history management results when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

The management IC 66 is provided with a separate storage memory 171 in addition to each memory in the first embodiment as a memory for storing information. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the separate storage memory 171. As shown in FIG. The separate storage memory 171 is a memory such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory that does not require power supply from the outside (that is, non-volatile storage means), and is used for both reading and writing.

The separate storage memory 171 is provided with a first separate storage area 172 , a second separate storage area 173 , a third separate storage area 174 , a fourth separate storage area 175 and a fifth separate storage area 176 . In these first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, information on the management result of the game history calculated when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, more specifically in the first embodiment. (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters, 41st to 42nd parameters) described in 1. above are sequentially stored. In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, various parameters are first stored in the first separate storage area 172, and thereafter each time the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the n-th separate Storage areas 172 to 176→(n+1)th different storage areas 172 to 176, the areas to be stored are switched. When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set after the various parameters are stored in the fifth separate storage area 176, the various parameters are stored again in the first separate storage area 172.例文帳に追加At this time, various parameters already stored in the first separate storage area 172 are erased. As a result, the various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 until the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is executed five times, and the oldest various parameters are erased after five times. It is remembered by

Various parameters stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 can be read by the external device by connecting the external device to the reading terminal 68d. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history before the setting state is newly set in the pachinko machine 10 .

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 switches from LOW level to HI level (step S1801: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is set to "1". Set (step S1802). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6".

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level again (step S1803). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, 1 is added to the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S1804). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

If a negative determination is made in step S1803 or if the process of step S1804 is executed, based on the input states of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121, , determines whether or not a setting value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S1805). If a negative determination is made in step S1805, the process returns to step S1803.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1805, repeated change monitoring processing is executed (step S1806). In the repeated change monitoring process, details of which will be described later, but when new settings of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 occur repeatedly in a short period of time, a process for notifying it is executed. In the configuration in which various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 each time the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the management result of the game history in the case where the game is played for a predetermined period is intended. It is assumed that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time so that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is automatically erased. On the other hand, by executing the repeated change monitoring process, when such an action is performed, a notification corresponding to it is executed.

After that, various calculation processes are executed (step S1807). In the various arithmetic processing, the processing of steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output processing (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters and 41st to the 42nd parameter) are calculated.

After that, the various parameters calculated in step S1807 are stored in the current storage target area among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 (step S1808). A pointer information area is set in the separate storage memory 171 so that the management side CPU 112 can specify an area to be stored among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 . The information in the pointer information area is set so that when various parameters are stored in the area targeted for storage among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, the storage target is changed to the next area. is updated to By executing the process of step S1808, various parameters at that point in time for the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the separate storage memory 171. FIG.

Thereafter, the history memory 117 is cleared to "0" (step S1809). That is, in this embodiment, not only when the history information is read by an external device connected to the reading terminal 68d, but also when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history memory 117 history information is erased.

Thereafter, the RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S1810). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1811). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1810 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. FIG. Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information of the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was performed, and the setting value information when the setting was performed. The combination is stored as history information.

After that, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S1812). In the updating process, the numerical value information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. When the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

Next, the repeated change monitoring process executed in step S1806 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the number of times the game has been executed since the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was set last time is within the reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) (step S1901). Specifically, the setting of the pachinko machine 10 is performed by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the start of the game round is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. The number of games played since the state was set last time is grasped, and it is further determined whether or not the grasped number of games is within a reference number (specifically, 100 times).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, 1 is added to the value of the repetition change counter provided in the separate storage memory 171 (step S1902). Since the separate storage memory 171 is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside to hold data as described above, it does not require power supply from the outside to hold the value of the repetition change counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the repetition change counter after adding 1 exceeds the notification reference value of "5" (step S1903). The notification reference value corresponds to the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 provided in the separate storage memory 171 . Therefore, in step S1903, the number of times the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated without intervening execution of game rounds exceeding the reference number of times exceeds the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176. It is determined whether or not the threshold is exceeded.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1903, display processing for repetitive changes is executed (step S1904). In the repetitive change display processing, the display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c correspond to the fact that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated the number of times exceeding the notification reference value in a short period of time. Display content for repeated changes. The display content of the repeated change is the display content of displaying "E" on all of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and this display content does not occur in other situations. Further, the state in which the repeated change display contents are displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c continues until the repeated change flag provided in the separate storage memory 171 is cleared to "0". . The repetitive change flag is a flag for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the display contents of repetitive change should be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Further, when the repetitive change flag is set to "1" and the repetitive change display contents are displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the display processing in the first embodiment is performed. (FIG. 31) is not executed. After that, the repeat change flag of the separate storage memory 171 is set to "1" (step S1905).

If a negative determination is made in step S1901, the value of the repetition change counter in the separate storage memory 171 is cleared to "0" (step S1906). Thereafter, on condition that the repetitive change flag of the separate storage memory 171 is set to "1" (step S1907: YES), the repetitive change display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are changed. The display is ended (step S1908), and the repetition change flag is cleared to "0" (step S1909).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is erased. As a result, it is possible to leave in the history memory 117 the history information of games executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set.

When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information of the history memory 117 at that time is used to calculate various parameters as the game history management results. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting state is newly set in the pachinko machine 10 . Further, even if the history information in the history memory 117 is erased when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history by the history information to be erased. It becomes possible.

In the configuration in which various parameters are calculated using the history information in the history memory 117 at that point in time when a new setting of the setting state is performed in the pachinko machine 10, the calculated various parameters are stored in a separate storage memory. 171. As a result, even if the setting state is newly set in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting is performed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

By providing a plurality of separate storage areas 172 to 176 in the separate storage memory 171, it is possible to store various parameters corresponding to the setting timings of the setting state for a plurality of times. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods based on the timing at which the setting state is newly set. In addition, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly newly set under a situation in which a game is not played, various parameters calculated using history information of a situation in which a game is actually played It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in the separate storage memory 171 .

Various parameters stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 can be read by the external device by connecting the external device to the reading terminal 68d. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history before the setting state is newly set in the pachinko machine 10 .

In the configuration in which various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 each time the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the management result of the game history in the case where the game is played over a predetermined period is intended. It is assumed that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time so that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is automatically erased. On the other hand, by executing the repeated change monitoring process, when such an action is performed, a notification corresponding to it is executed. As a result, it is possible to notify the administrator or the like that the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time.

Notification that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeated in a short period of time is performed by the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. As a result, by using the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c for notifying the management result of the game history, the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time. Notification can be made.

In a situation where it is necessary to notify that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c continue to display the display contents of repeated changes. , the management result of the game history in the normal time is not notified by the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Thereby, it is possible to emphasize the notification that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time.

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, it is not limited to this, and the total discharge of the game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In a situation where the number is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be performed. In addition, after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34, or a predetermined Combination) In a situation where the total number of discharged game balls that entered the ball is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed. good. Also, in a situation where the total number of pieces of history information newly stored in the history memory 117 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number, an event that the new setting is made is reported. A configuration may be adopted in which, when the reference value is continuously exceeded, the notification corresponding to it is executed.

Further, when the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed exceeding the notification reference value within the monitoring reference period (for example, 600 seconds), the corresponding notification may be performed.

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event of the new setting continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, the setting value is changed in a situation where the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times. A configuration may be adopted in which, when events continue to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed.

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, the new setting is triggered in a situation where the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed is within the reference number of times. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a corresponding notification is executed when events for which various parameters are calculated continue exceeding the notification reference value.

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, in addition to or instead of this, the progress of the game may be restricted for a predetermined period (for example, one hour).

<Fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that the main CPU 63 executes the repeated change monitoring process. The configuration that is different from the third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing the repeated change monitoring process executed by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG. Note that the repeated change monitoring process is executed when the set value update process (step S118) is executed in the main process (FIG. 9). That is, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the repeated change monitoring process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the change monitoring process is repeatedly executed when the set value is changed.

First, it is determined whether or not the number of times the game has been executed since the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was set last time is within the reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) (step S2001). The main side RAM 65 is provided with a game number counter for measuring the number of times the game is executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, and the main side CPU 63 detects when the game is newly executed. The value of the number-of-games counter is incremented by 1 each time the game is played. The number-of-games counter is excluded from being cleared to "0" even when the clearing process (steps S105 and S117) of the main RAM 65 is executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, 1 is added to the value of the repetition change counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S2002). The repetitive change counter is excluded from being cleared to "0" even when the clearing process (steps S105 and S117) of the main RAM 65 is executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the repetitive change counter after adding 1 exceeds the notification reference value of "5" (step S2003). The notification reference value corresponds to the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 provided in the separate storage memory 171 . Therefore, in step S2003, the number of times the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated without intervening execution of game times exceeding the reference number of times exceeds the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176. It is determined whether or not the threshold is exceeded.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2003, the repeat change flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S2004). The repetitive change flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that a repetitive change should be notified. The repetitive change flag is excluded from being cleared to "0" even when the clearing process (steps S105 and S117) of the main RAM 65 is executed.

If a negative determination is made in step S2001, the value of the repetition change counter in the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S2005). Thereafter, on condition that the repeat change flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S2006: YES), the repeat change flag is cleared to "0" (step S2007).

In the repetitive change monitoring process, if the repetitive change flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S2008: YES), a repetitive change notification command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S2009). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the repetitive change notification command, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 are made to repeatedly notify the change. Notification of the repeated change is continued until the supply of operating power to the sound emission control device 81 is stopped.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time based on the control by the main side CPU 63 . In addition, since the notification is performed by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed without opening the gaming machine main body 12 forward with respect to the outer frame 11. It is possible to make the administrator recognize that new settings have been repeatedly made in a short period of time.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the notification command for repeated change is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound emission control device 81 when the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, A configuration in which corresponding external output is performed may be employed.

Further, the main CPU 63 may execute the repeated change monitoring process in this embodiment, and the management side CPU 112 may execute the repeated change monitoring process in the third embodiment. As a result, it becomes possible to strictly monitor whether or not the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time.

<Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the third embodiment in the processing configuration of the setting update recognition processing in the management side CPU 112 . The configuration that is different from the third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing processing for setting update recognition in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 .

When the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 switches from LOW level to HI level (step S2101: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is set to "1". Set (step S2102). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level again (step S2103). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2103, 1 is added to the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S2104). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

If a negative determination is made in step S2103 or if the process of step S2104 is executed, based on the input states of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121, , determines whether or not a set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2105). If a negative determination is made in step S2105, the process returns to step S2103.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2105, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number or more of predetermined history information exist in the history memory 117 (step S2106). Specifically, the setting of the pachinko machine 10 is performed by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the start of the game round is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. The number of games played since the state was set last time is grasped, and it is further determined whether or not the grasped number of games exceeds a reference number (specifically, 100 times). However, it is not limited to this, and the number of history information storage areas 125 storing correspondence information indicating that game balls have been ejected from the game area PA is the reference number (specifically, 1000 pieces). may be determined in step S2106 as to whether or not the value exceeds . Correspondence information indicating that a game ball has entered a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34, or a predetermined combination) It may be determined in step S2106 whether or not the number of history information storage areas 125 in which is stored exceeds a reference number (specifically, 1000). Further, it may be determined in step S2106 whether or not the total number of pieces of history information stored in the history memory 117 exceeds the reference number (specifically, 1000 pieces).

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, it is not limited to this, and the total discharge of the game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In a situation where the number is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be performed. In addition, after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34, or a predetermined Combination) In a situation where the total number of discharged game balls that entered the ball is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed. good. Also, in a situation where the total number of pieces of history information newly stored in the history memory 117 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number, an event that the new setting is made is reported. A configuration may be adopted in which, when the reference value is continuously exceeded, the corresponding notification is executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2106, various arithmetic processes are executed (step S2107). In the various arithmetic processing, the processing of steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output processing (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters and 41st to the 42nd parameter) are calculated.

Thereafter, the various parameters calculated in step S2107 are stored in the current storage target area among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 (step S2108). A pointer information area is set in the separate storage memory 171 so that the management side CPU 112 can specify an area to be stored among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 . The information in the pointer information area is set so that when various parameters are stored in the area targeted for storage among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, the storage target is changed to the next area. is updated to By executing the process of step S2108, various parameters at that point in time for the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the separate storage memory 171. FIG.

If a negative determination is made in step S2106, or if the process of step S2108 is executed, the history memory 117 is cleared to "0" (step S2109). That is, in this embodiment, not only when the history information is read by an external device connected to the reading terminal 68d, but also when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history memory 117 history information is erased.

Thereafter, the RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S2110). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S2111). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S2110 is written in history information storage area 125 of history area 124 . Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information on the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was performed, and the setting value information when the setting was performed. The combination is stored as history information.

After that, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S2112). In the updating process, the numerical value information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. When the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

According to the above configuration, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored on the condition that a predetermined number or more of history information is stored in the history memory 117. Various parameters are calculated using the history information, and the various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 . As a result, even if the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, the separate storage memory 171 does not contain the information of the management result of the game history as the result of the actual game being played. It can be stored.

Note that the processing of step S2109 may be executed on the condition that the processing of steps S2107 and S2108 are executed. In other words, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is erased under the condition that a predetermined number or more of history information are stored in the history memory 117 . This makes it possible to prevent the history information in the history memory 117 from being erased even if new settings of the pachinko machine 10 are repeatedly made in a short period of time.

<Sixth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the history memory 117 . The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in this embodiment.

The history memory 117 is provided with a total area 141 , a first status area 142 , a second status area 143 and a third status area 144 . 1st to 14th counters 141a to 141n, 142a to 142n, 143a to 143n and 144a to 144n are provided in each of these areas 141 to 144, respectively. Information on the number of times the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a is changed from LOW level to HI level is stored in the first counters 141a to 144a of the areas 141 to 144, respectively. The second counters 141b to 144b of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b is changed from LOW level to HI level. The third counters 141c to 144c of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c is changed from LOW level to HI level. The fourth counters 141d to 144d of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fourth signal input to the fourth buffer 122d is changed from LOW level to HI level. The fifth counters 141e to 144e of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fifth signal input to the fifth buffer 122e is changed from LOW level to HI level. The sixth counters 141f to 144f of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the sixth signal input to the sixth buffer 122f is changed from LOW level to HI level. The seventh counters 141g to 144g of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the seventh signal input to the seventh buffer 122g is changed from LOW level to HI level. The eighth counters 141h to 144h of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the eighth signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is changed from LOW level to HI level. The ninth counters 141i to 144i of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the ninth signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is changed from LOW level to HI level. The tenth counters 141j to 144j of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the tenth signal input to the tenth buffer 122j has changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The eleventh counters 141k to 144k of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the eleventh signal input to the eleventh buffer 122k is changed from LOW level to HI level. The twelfth counters 141l to 144l of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the twelfth signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l is changed from LOW level to HI level. The thirteenth counters 141m to 144m of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the thirteenth signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m is changed from LOW level to HI level. The 14th counters 141n to 144n of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 14th signal input to the 14th buffer 122n is changed from LOW level to HI level.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing history setting processing in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 .

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is set in the confirmation target counter of the management RAM 114 (step S2201). Specifically, among the first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n in the correspondence memory 116, the number of correspondence areas in which information other than information indicating blank is stored is specified, and the number of the correspondence areas is specified. The number of information is set in the check target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, information other than information indicating blank is stored in the first to eleventh correspondence areas 123a to 123k, so in step S2201, "11" is set in the check target counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the buffers 122a to 122n corresponding to the current check target counters are buffers to which status information signals are input (step S2202). Specifically, information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, information indicating the high-frequency support mode, and It is determined whether or not any of the information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is stored.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2202, a state information setting process is executed (step S2203). In the setting process, when the output state of the eighth signal indicating whether the opening/closing execution mode is in progress is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the first state indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress is sent to the management side. When the output state of the eighth signal switches from HI level to LOW level, the information of the first state is erased from the management side RAM 114 . Further, when the output state of the ninth signal indicating whether the high-frequency support mode is in progress is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the second state information indicating that the high-frequency support mode is in progress is stored in the management side RAM 111 . , and when the output state of the ninth signal switches from HI level to LOW level, the information of the second state is erased from the management side RAM 114 . Further, when the output state of the tenth signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, third state information indicating that the front door frame 14 is being opened. is stored in the management-side RAM 114, and the third state information is erased from the management-side RAM 114 when the output state of the tenth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level.

When a negative determination is made in step S2202, or when the process of step S2203 is executed, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the current check target counter value among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is , is changed from "0" to "1", thereby determining whether the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from LOW level to HI level ( step S2204). In addition, when the numerical information stored in the eighth buffer 122h is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is the value corresponding to the eighth buffer 122h, the process proceeds to step S2203. Then, the information of the first state is stored in the management side RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204. Further, when the numerical information stored in the ninth buffer 122i is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is the value corresponding to the ninth buffer 122i, the process proceeds to step S2203. The second state information is stored in management RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204. Further, when the numerical information stored in the tenth buffer 122j is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is the value corresponding to the tenth buffer 122j, the process proceeds to step S2203. Then, the third state information is stored in the management side RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, addition processing of the corresponding total counter is executed (step S2205). In the addition processing, one is added to the value of the counter corresponding to the current value of the check target counter among the first to fourteenth total counters 141 a to 141 n in the total area 141 of the history memory 117 . For example, if the value of the counter to be confirmed is "11", the eleventh counter 141k for sum is to be added, and if the value of the counter to be confirmed is "5", the fifth counter 141e for sum is to be added. If the value of the check target counter is "1", the first total counter 141a is subject to addition.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the first state, that is, whether or not it is in the opening/closing execution mode (step S2206). If it is in the first state (step S2206: YES), the corresponding counter for the first state is added (step S2207). In the addition processing, one is added to the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current check target counter among the first to fourteenth counters 142a to 142n for the first state in the first state area 142 of the history memory 117. . For example, if the value of the check target counter is "11", the eleventh counter 142k for the first state is subject to addition, and if the value of the check target counter is "5", the fifth counter 142e for the first state is If the value of the counter to be confirmed is "1", the first counter 142a for the first state is to be added.

Thereafter, by referring to the state information in the management RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the second state, that is, whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode (step S2208). If it is in the second state (step S2208: YES), the corresponding counter for the second state is added (step S2209). In the addition processing, one is added to the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current check target counter among the first to fourteenth counters 143a to 143n for the second state in the second state area 143 of the history memory 117. . For example, if the value of the check target counter is "11", the eleventh counter 143k for the second state is subject to addition, and if the value of the check target counter is "5", the fifth counter 143e for the second state is If the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 143a for the second state becomes the addition target.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not the state is the third state, that is, whether or not the front door frame 14 is being opened (step S2210). If it is in the third state (step S2210: YES), the corresponding counter for the third state is added (step S2211). In the addition processing, one is added to the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current check target counter among the first to fourteenth counters 144a to 144n for the third state in the area 144 for the third state of the history memory 117. . For example, if the value of the check target counter is "11", the eleventh counter 144k for the third state is subject to addition, and if the value of the check target counter is "5", the fifth counter 144e for the third state is If the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 144a for the third state becomes the addition target.

When a negative determination is made in step S2204, when a negative determination is made in step S2210, or when the process of step S2211 is executed, 1 is subtracted from the value of the check target counter in the management RAM 114 (step S2212). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the check target counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S2213). If the value of the confirmation object counter is 1 or more (step S2213: NO), the process after step S2202 is executed for the confirmation object corresponding to the new value of the confirmation object counter.

By executing the history setting process as described above, the number of game balls entering the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, and the execution of opening and closing The number of occurrences of modes, the number of occurrences of high-frequency support mode, and the number of occurrences of game rounds are stored as number-of-times information instead of being stored as history information as in the first embodiment. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 compared to a configuration in which each piece of history information is stored individually.

Since the information is stored as the number of times information instead of the history information, there is no need to perform the process of deriving the number of times information from the history information when calculating various parameters. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for computing various parameters.

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 switches from LOW level to HI level (step S2301: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is set to "1". Set (step S2302). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level again (step S2303). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2303, 1 is added to the value of the setting value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S2304). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

If a negative determination is made in step S2303 or if the process of step S2304 is executed, based on the input states of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121, , determines whether or not a setting value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2305). If a negative determination is made in step S2305, the process returns to step S2303.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2305, the total area 141 in the history memory 117 is opened and closed in the total area 141 in the history memory 117. An eighth total counter 141h for counting the number of mode occurrences and a ninth total counter 141i for counting the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode in the total area 141 in the history memory 117 "0" is cleared (steps S2306 to S2308). As a result, each number of times information of the number of game times executed, the number of times of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode, and the number of times of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode is cleared to "0" when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. be done. Therefore, the 31st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode per unit game time, the 41st parameter indicating the number of times the high frequency support mode occurred per unit game time, and the high frequency support mode for the number of times the opening/closing execution mode occurred. The calculation result of the 42nd parameter indicating the ratio of the number of occurrences corresponds to the game contents after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In the configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot result is changed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are changed to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 as described above. The calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are appropriate based on the current set values by making the settings correspond to the game contents after the new settings are made. It is possible to determine whether

On the other hand, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the counters other than the eighth total counter 141h, the ninth total counter 141i and the eleventh counter 141k in the history memory 117 are " 0" not cleared. As a result, management of the number of game balls entering each history target ball entering section or the frequency of entering the ball is based on the long-term game history without being affected by the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加becomes possible.

According to the above configuration, the number of game balls entering the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, the number of times the opening and closing execution mode occurs, and the high frequency support The number of times the mode has occurred and the number of times the game has occurred are stored as number information instead of being stored as history information as in the first embodiment. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 compared to a configuration in which each piece of history information is stored individually.

In addition, since the information is stored as the number of times information instead of the history information, there is no need to perform the process of deriving the number of times information from the history information when calculating various parameters. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for computing various parameters.

The number of times information of the number of times of execution of game times, the number of times of occurrence of opening/closing execution mode, and the number of times of occurrence of high frequency support mode is cleared to "0" when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Therefore, the 31st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode per unit game time, the 41st parameter indicating the number of times the high frequency support mode occurred per unit game time, and the high frequency support mode for the number of times the opening/closing execution mode occurred. The calculation result of the 42nd parameter indicating the ratio of the number of occurrences corresponds to the game contents after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In the configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot result is changed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are changed to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 as described above. The calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are appropriate based on the current set values by making the settings correspond to the game contents after the new settings are made. It is possible to determine whether

On the other hand, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the counters other than the eighth total counter 141h, the ninth total counter 141i, and the eleventh counter 141k in the history memory 117 are " 0" not cleared. As a result, management of the number of game balls entered into each history target ball entry part or the frequency of entry is based on the long-term game history without being affected by new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加becomes possible.

Note that the configuration of the history memory 117 as in this embodiment may be applied to the first to fifth embodiments and the embodiments described after this embodiment. For example, when applied to the first embodiment, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the information in the history memory 117 is maintained as it is. Further, when applied to the third embodiment, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the entire history memory 117 is cleared to "0".

In addition, when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the processing of steps S2306 to S2308 may be executed in the setting update recognition processing (FIG. 41). As a result, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, if the set value is not changed before and after that, the information on the number of execution times of the game round, the information on the number of occurrence times of the opening and closing execution mode, and the high-frequency support. When the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed without clearing the information on the number of occurrences of the mode to "0", the information on the number of times the game is performed, the information on the number of times the opening/closing execution mode occurs, and the high-frequency support mode. can be cleared to "0".

In the setting update recognition process (FIG. 41), various parameters are calculated using the counters 141 to 144 of the history memory 117 before the processes of steps S2306 to S2308 are executed. Various parameters may be stored in the calculation result memory 131 .

<Seventh embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the history memory 117 . The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in this embodiment.

As the history memory 117, history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the setting states of the pachinko machine 10, "setting 1" to "setting 6," are provided. Specifically, a history memory 181 for setting 1 is provided in correspondence with "setting 1", a history memory 182 for setting 2 is provided in correspondence with "setting 2", and a history memory 182 for setting 2 is provided in correspondence with "setting 2". A history memory 183 for setting 3 is provided in association with setting 3, a history memory 184 for setting 4 is provided in correspondence with setting 4, and a history memory 184 for setting 4 is provided in correspondence with setting 5. A history memory 185 for setting 5 is provided for setting 5, and a history memory 186 for setting 6 is provided corresponding to "setting 6".

Each of history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6 is provided with a combination of history area 124 and pointer area 126 of history memory 117 in the first embodiment. Thereby, it becomes possible to store the history information corresponding to each of the setting states of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the setting values for which the new setting is performed are stored as history information. When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information can be stored by distinguishing it for each set value without erasing the history information. In addition, since various parameters are calculated using history information corresponding to the currently set pachinko machine 10, it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters corresponding to each setting value.

The total area 141, the first state area 142, the second state area 143, and the third state area 144 in the sixth embodiment are stored in the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6, respectively. It is good also as a structure with which the combination of is set.

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the setting value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 switches from LOW level to HI level (step S2401: YES), the value of the setting value grasping counter provided in the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1" (step S2402). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6". Further, in this embodiment, since the operation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data, is provided with a setting value grasping counter, even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped, Also, the value stored in the set value grasping counter is stored.

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level again (step S2403). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2403, 1 is added to the value of the set value grasping counter in the calculation result memory 131 (step S2404). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

If a negative determination is made in step S2403 or if the process of step S2404 is executed, based on the input states of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121, , determines whether or not a setting value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2405). If a negative determination is made in step S2405, the process returns to step S2403.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2405, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the value of the set value grasping counter in the calculation result memory 131 are set as objects to be stored in history information and to be referenced when calculating various parameters ( step S2406). Specifically, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means that "setting 1" has been set. Set as a reference target during calculation. Also, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "2", it means that "setting 2" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "3", it means that "setting 3" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "4", it means that "setting 4" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "5", it means that "setting 5" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means that "setting 6" has been set. Set as a reference target.

Thereafter, the RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S2407). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S2408). In the write process, the history memories 181 to 186 set as the history information storage targets in step S2406 are selected from among the history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6. FIG. Then, by referring to the pointer area 126 in the history memories 181 to 186 that are the storage objects, the pointer information of the history area 124 that is the current writing object is specified, and the pointer information that is the writing object is specified. The RTC information read in step S2407 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the pointer information that is present. Also, information for identifying the set value is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the combination of the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is performed is stored as the history information.

After that, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S2409). In the updating process, the history memories 181 to 186 set as the storage target of the history information in step S2406 are selected from among the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6, and the history memories 181 to 186 are stored. Numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. When the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

According to the above configuration, history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6 are provided as history memory 117 so as to correspond to "setting 1" to "setting 6," respectively. As a result, it is possible to store the game history corresponding to each of the setting states of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the setting values for which the new setting is performed are stored as history information. When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information can be stored by distinguishing it for each set value without erasing the history information. In addition, since various parameters are calculated using history information corresponding to the currently set pachinko machine 10, it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters corresponding to each setting value.

The history memory 117 is not limited to the configuration in which the six memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6 are provided. area corresponding to history memory 181 for setting 2, area corresponding to history memory 182 for setting 2, area corresponding to history memory 183 for setting 3, and area corresponding to history memory 184 for setting 4 An area corresponding to the history memory 185 for the setting 5 and an area corresponding to the history memory 186 for the setting 6 may be set.

<Eighth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the history memory 117 . The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in this embodiment.

As the history memory 117, a first history memory 191 and a second history memory 192 are provided. Each of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 is provided with a combination of the history area 124 and the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 in the first embodiment. In this case, in a situation where one of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 is used to store the history information, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. is performed, the history information in one of the history memories 191 and 192 is left without being erased until a predetermined number or more of history information are stored in the other history memory 191 and 192 thereafter. In addition, history information can be newly stored in both history memories 191 and 192 until a predetermined number or more of history information are stored in the other history memory 191 and 192. Become.

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the setting value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 switches from LOW level to HI level (step S2501: YES), the value of the setting value grasping counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is set to " 1” (step S2502). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6".

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from LOW level to HI level again (step S2503). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2503, 1 is added to the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S2504). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

If a negative determination is made in step S2503, or if the process of step S2504 is executed, based on the input states of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121, , determines whether or not a setting value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2505). If a negative determination is made in step S2505, the process returns to step S2503.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2505, the setting change occurrence flag provided in the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1" (step S2506). The setting change occurrence flag has been set as a history information storage target in the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. This is a flag for the management side CPU 112 to specify whether or not the history information is to be stored not only in the history memories 191 and 192 but also in the other history memories 191 and 192 . In addition, since the operation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside for storing, is provided with a setting change occurrence flag, even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped, the setting change will occur. The value stored in the flag is stored.

Thereafter, the RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S2507). Then, write processing to each history memory 191, 192 is executed (step S2508). In the writing process, first, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be currently written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the first history memory 191, and the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S2507 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to . Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information of the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was made, and the information of the setting value when the setting was made. The combination is stored in the first history memory 191 as history information. In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the second history memory 192, and the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S2507 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the information. Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information of the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was made, and the information of the setting value when the setting was made. The combination is stored in the second history memory 192 as history information.

Thereafter, update processing for each target pointer is executed (step S2509). In the updating process, first, numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the first history memory 191 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. When the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information. Also, in the updating process, the numerical value information stored in the pointer area 126 of the second history memory 192 is read out and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition of 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 . If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after the addition of 1 is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as new pointer information to be written. When the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

Next, the history setting process in this embodiment executed by the management CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

If the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 is not set to "1" (step S2601: NO), the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that is to be stored This means that only history information should be stored. In this case, first, the history memories 191 and 192 that are currently stored are grasped (step S2602). The calculation result memory 131 is provided with a storage target flag, and when the value of the storage target flag is "0", the first history memory 191 becomes the storage target, and the value of the storage target flag is "1". , the second history memory 192 is the object of storage. Note that since the storage target flag is provided in the calculation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data, even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped, the storage target flag remains unchanged. The value of is stored.

After that, history setting execution processing is executed for the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored (step S2603). Specifically, the processes of steps S1101 to S1112 of the history setting process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed for one of the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored. As a result, the history information is stored in one of the history memories 191 and 192, which is a storage target.

On the other hand, if the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1" (step S2601: YES), the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 are to be stored. This means that history information should be stored not only on one side but also on the other side. In this case, history setting execution processing is executed for both history memories 191 and 192 (step S2604). Specifically, first, the processes of steps S1101 to S1112 of the history setting process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed for the first history memory 191. FIG. As a result, history information is stored in the first history memory 191 . After that, the processes of steps S1101 to S1112 of the history setting process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed for the second history memory 192. FIG. As a result, history information is stored in the second history memory 192 .

When the process of step S2603 or the process of step S2604 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1" (step S2605). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2605, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number or more of ball ejection histories exist in the non-stored history memories 191 and 192 (step S2606). Specifically, when the value of the storage target flag of the calculation result memory 131 is "0", the first history memory 191 is the storage target. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "1000") or more of history information indicating that a game ball has been ejected from is stored. Further, when the value of the storage target flag of the calculation result memory 131 is "1", the second history memory 192 is the storage target. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "1000") or more of history information indicating that the has been discharged is stored. It should be noted that it is not determined whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "1000") or more of history information indicating that a game ball has been discharged from the game area PA is stored. may be determined whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "100") or more of history information indicating is stored.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2606, storage target change processing is executed (step S2607). In the storage target change processing, the value of the storage target flag of the calculation result memory 131 is set to a value between two values different from the current value, thereby changing the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192. Among them, the side to be memorized is changed. Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag is "0", the storage target is changed from the first history memory 191 to the second history memory 192 by setting the storage target flag to "1". Also, if the value of the storage target flag is "1", the storage target is changed from the second history memory 192 to the first history memory 191 by clearing the storage target flag to "0". As a result, the history memories 191 and 192 in which only the history information of the game executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set are set as storage targets. Various parameters are calculated using the history information of the history memories 191 and 192, which are newly stored, so that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and then executed. It is possible to derive various parameters from the game.

After that, clear processing is executed for the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that has been the object of storage until then (step S2608). Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag is "0", the second history memory 192 is cleared to "0", and if the value of the storage target flag is "1", the first history memory 191 is cleared to " 0” clear. Thereafter, the setting change occurrence flag in the calculation result memory 131 is cleared to "0" (step S2609).

Next, the display output processing in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

If it is the calculation timing (step S2701: YES), the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 to be stored is grasped (step S2702). Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag of the calculation result memory 131 is "0", the first history memory 191 is grasped as the storage target, and if the value of the storage target flag is "1", the second The history memory 192 is grasped as a storage object. Thereafter, steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output process (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment are executed using the history information stored in the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored as grasped in step S2702. By this, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters, 41st to 42nd parameters) are calculated, and the calculated various parameters are calculated. It is stored in the result memory 131 (step S2703). In this case, the history information is stored in both the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 because the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1". Even if there is, the various parameters are calculated using one of the history memories 191 and 192 that are storage objects.

If a negative determination is made in step S2701, or if the processing of step S2703 is executed, display processing is executed (step S2704). The processing contents of the display processing are the same as the display processing (FIG. 31) in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 are provided as the history memory 117, and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, While the history memories 191 and 192 that have been storage targets are stored as they are, the history information is also stored in the history memories 191 and 192 that are not storage targets. When a predetermined number or more of the history information corresponding to the discharge of the game ball from the game area PA is stored in the history memories 191 and 192 on the side not to be stored, the history information is not to be stored. The history memories 191 and 192 on the side are stored as they are, and the history memories 191 and 192 on the side that have been stored until then are cleared to "0". As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, various parameters can be calculated using only the history information of the game played with the newly set setting value. Become.

On the other hand, according to the above configuration, even if the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time in order to prevent the calculation of various parameters from being performed appropriately, the history data to be stored Memories 191 and 192 remain unchanged. As a result, even if new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, it is possible to appropriately derive the management result of the game history up to that point.

Note that the history memory 117 is not limited to the configuration in which two memories, the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192, are provided. A first history area corresponding to the memory 191 and a second history area corresponding to the second history memory 192 may be set.

Also, a configuration in which only one history memory 117 is provided may be employed. In this case, when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is set becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. The history information prior to the timing at which the setting was made may be erased, and the history information after the timing at which the setting was made may be stored and held without being erased. As a result, at the timing when a predetermined number or more of history information is accumulated after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history before the timing when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Information can be erased. Further, by storing the history information corresponding to the timing when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set in the history memory 117, the setting state can be newly set in the history memory 117. It is possible to distinguish between the history information before the timing at which the is performed and the history information after the timing.

Also, the timing of erasing the history information is limited to the case where the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has reached a predetermined number or more. Instead, it may be the case that the number of times the game has been played since the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was newly set exceeds the predetermined number.

In addition, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, if the setting value is not changed before and after that, the change of the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored and the history information When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the setting value is changed before and after that, the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored as described above are set so as not to be erased. may be changed and the history information deleted.

<Ninth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, among the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111, the type of the input signal is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66. It differs from the first embodiment. Also, the configuration of processing executed by the main CPU 63 to allow the management CPU 112 to specify the type of input signal is different from that of the first embodiment. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I/F 111 in this embodiment.

The same types of signals as in the first embodiment are input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g and the sixteenth buffer 122p. Specifically, a first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning hole detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a, and a second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second winning hole detection sensor 43a is inputted to the second buffer 122b. 2 signals are input, the third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c, and the fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. A fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first working opening detection sensor 46a is inputted to the fifth buffer 122e, and a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second working opening detection sensor 47a is inputted to the sixth buffer 122f. A sixth signal is input, a seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g, and an output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the signal corresponding to the open/close execution mode is input as the eighth signal to the eighth buffer 122h, the signal corresponding to the high frequency support mode is input as the ninth signal to the ninth buffer 122i, A signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is input to the tenth buffer 122j as the tenth signal, a signal corresponding to the start of the game cycle is input to the eleventh buffer 122k as the eleventh signal, and a set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer. 122o, but in this embodiment, the buffers to which these signals are input are different. Specifically, a signal corresponding to the start of a game cycle is input to the eleventh buffer 122k as a game cycle signal, a set value update signal is input to the twelfth buffer 122l, and a signal corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode is input to the opening/closing execution mode. A signal corresponding to the high frequency support mode is input to the 14th buffer 122n as a high frequency support mode signal, and a signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is input to the 15th buffer 122m as a door open signal. input to the buffer 122o.

A game cycle signal is input to the 11th buffer 122k, a set value update signal is input to the 12th buffer 122l, an opening/closing execution mode signal is input to the 13th buffer 122m, and a 14th buffer 122n is input. It is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the high frequency support mode signal is input, the door open signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o, and the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p. Thus, without receiving instructions from the main CPU 63, the management CPU 112 can specify that the corresponding signals are input to the 11th to 16th buffers 122k to 122p. On the other hand, the types of signals to be input to the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j are not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the types of these signals are instructed by the main CPU 63. Thus, it is specified by the management side CPU 112 . The processing for specifying the type of this signal is executed when supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing recognition processing of this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the recognition process is executed in step S111 in the main process (FIG. 9) as in the first embodiment.

First, "10", which is the number of the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j whose signal types are to be recognized, is set in the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 (step S2801). After that, output processing of an identification start signal is executed (step S2802). In the output process, the output states of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a, the open/close execution mode signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, and the high frequency support mode signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n is set to HI level, the output of the identification start signal is started. The period during which these signals are maintained at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these signals.

After that, the output frequency information corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64, and the read output frequency information is set in the output frequency counter provided in the main RAM 65 ( step S2803). The number-of-outputs counter is a counter for specifying the number of times the type identification signal is output by the main CPU 63 .

In this embodiment, when the management side CPU 112 recognizes the types of signals input to the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j, the number of prize balls set for the ball-entering section corresponding to the types of signals is determined. Outputs the type identification signal the same number of times as The management side CPU 112 stores information corresponding to the number of times the type identification signal is received for each of the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j in the first to tenth correspondence areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence memory 116. . That is, the types of signals input to the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j are grasped as the number of prize balls set for the ball entry portion corresponding to the types of the signals.

In step S2803, when the value of the output counter for recognition is one of "10", "9" and "8", "10" corresponding to the number of winning balls of the general winning hole 31 is set in the output number counter. . Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "7", "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric prize winning device 32 is set in the output number counter. Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "6", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the first operation opening 33 is set in the output number counter. Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "5", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the second operation opening 34 is set in the output number counter. Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "4", even if the game ball enters the out port 24a corresponding to the out port 24a, the game ball is not paid out. is set to "0". Also, if the value of the recognition output counter is any one of "3" to "1", the corresponding ball-entering portion does not exist and is blank, so the output count counter is set to "0".

After that, output processing of a start opportunity signal is executed (step S2804). In the output process, by setting the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a to HI level, the output of the start trigger signal is started. The period during which the first signal is maintained at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the first signal.

After that, on the condition that the value of the output counter of the main RAM 65 is not "0" (step S2805: YES), that is, on the condition that a value of 1 or more is set in the output counter in step S2803, The process advances to step S2806. In step S2806, output processing of a type identification signal is executed. In the output process, by setting the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b to HI level, output of the type identification signal is started. The period during which the second signal is maintained at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the second signal.

After that, 1 is subtracted from the value of the output number counter of the main RAM 65 (step S2807), and it is determined whether or not the value of the output number counter after the 1 subtraction is "0" (step S2808). If the value of the output number counter is 1 or more (step S2808: NO), the process returns to step S2806.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2805 or if an affirmative determination is made in step S2808, output processing of an end trigger signal is executed (step S2809). In the output process, by setting the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c to HI level, the output of the termination trigger signal is started. The period during which the third signal is maintained at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the third signal.

Thereafter, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is decremented by 1 (step S2810), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the decrement of 1 is "0" (step S2811). If the value of the recognition output counter is 1 or more (step S2811: NO), the process returns to step S2803 to execute processing for recognizing the type of signal corresponding to the value of the recognition output counter after subtracting 1. do.

On the other hand, when the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S2811: YES), output processing of an identification end signal is executed (step S2812). In the output process, the output states of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c, the open/close execution mode signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, and the high frequency support mode signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n is set to HI level, the output of the identification end signal is started. The period during which these signals are maintained at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these signals.

Next, the management processing in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The management process is started when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started as in the first embodiment.

First, it is determined whether or not the reception of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 has ended (step S2901). If the identification start signal has not been received, the setting update recognition process is executed in step S2902, and then the process of step S2901 is executed again. The processing contents of the setting update recognition processing are the same as those of the first embodiment.

When the reception of the identification start signal from the main side CPU 63 is completed (step S2901: YES), the value of the setting target counter in the management side RAM 114 is cleared to "0" (step S2903). Thereafter, on condition that a start trigger signal has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2904: YES), the process proceeds to step S2905. In step S2905, it is determined whether or not a type identification signal has been received from the main CPU 63 . If the type identification signal has been received (step S2905: YES), 1 is added to the value of the reception counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S2906). The reception number counter is a counter for specifying the number of times the type identification signal is received from the main side CPU 63 by the management side CPU 112 . Note that the value of the reception number counter is cleared to "0" when an affirmative determination is made in step S2904.

If a negative determination is made in step S2905, or if the process of step S2906 is executed, it is determined whether or not an end trigger signal has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2907). If the termination trigger signal has not been received (step S2907: NO), the process returns to step S2905, and if the termination trigger signal has been received (step S2907: YES), the correspondence relationship setting process is executed (step S2908). In the correspondence setting process, among the first to tenth correspondence areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence memory 116, the correspondence area corresponding to the current value of the counter to be set in the management side RAM 114 is set in the reception counter. Stores the value that is specified. In this case, the first correspondence area 123a, the second correspondence area 123b, and the third correspondence area 123c are set with "10" corresponding to the number of winning balls of the general winning opening 31, and the fourth correspondence area 123d is set with is set to "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric prize winning device 32, "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the first operation opening 33 is set to the fifth correspondence area 123e, and the sixth correspondence "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the second operation opening 34 is set in the area 123f. Also, "0" is set in the seventh to twelfth correspondence areas 123g to 123l. After that, 1 is added to the setting target counter value of the management side RAM 114 (step S2909).

When a negative determination is made in step S2904, or when the process of step S2909 is executed, it is determined whether reception of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2910). If the reception of the identification end signal has not ended (step S2910: NO), the process returns to step S2904, and on condition that the start trigger signal is received from the main CPU 63 (step S2904: YES), the processes after step S2905 are executed. Execute. If the identification end signal has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2910: YES), the history setting process in step S2911, the display output process in step S2912, and the external output process in step S2913 are repeatedly executed.

FIG. 51 is a time chart showing how information on correspondence between the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122j is stored in the correspondence memory 116. FIG. 51(a) shows the period during which the output state of the first signal is HI level, FIG. 51(b) shows the period during which the output state of the second signal is HI level, and FIG. ) shows the period during which the output state of the third signal is at HI level, FIG. 51(d) shows the period during which the output state of the open/close execution mode signal is at HI level, and FIG. FIG. 51(f) shows the period during which the output state of the high-frequency support mode signal is at HI level, and FIG. FIG. 51(g) shows the timing at which the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1, and FIG. The timing at which the management-side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process (step S2908) is shown.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, at the timing of t1, as shown in FIGS. , the open/close execution mode signal and the high frequency support mode signal are changed from LOW level to HI level. As a result, output of an identification start signal from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 is started. After that, at timing t2, the output states of the first signal, the open/close execution mode signal, and the high-frequency support mode signal are changed from HI level to LOW level. As a result, the output of the identification start signal from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 is stopped. At the timing t2, the management CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S2901 of the management process (FIG. 50), thereby entering the identification state as shown in FIG. 51(f).

Thereafter, the output state of the first signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 51(a) from timing t3 to timing t4. As a result, a start trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112 . Then, the output state of the second signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 51(b) from timing t5 to timing t7. As a result, the type identification signal is output once to the management side CPU 112 . In this case, at the timing of t6, 1 is added to the value of the reception number counter of the management side RAM 114 as shown in FIG. 51(g).

After that, the output state of the third signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 51(c) from timing t8 to timing t10. As a result, a termination trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112 . In this case, at the timing of t9, the management-side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. Since the value of the reception count counter is "1" at the timing when the correspondence setting process is executed, "1" is set as the correspondence information in the correspondence areas 123a to 123j to be set this time in the correspondence memory 116. ” information.

Thereafter, the output state of the first signal is maintained at HI level as shown in FIG. 51(a) from timing t11 to timing t12. As a result, a start trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112 . Then, as shown in FIG. 51(b), the second timing is shown in FIG. The output state of the signal is maintained at HI level. As a result, the type identification signal is output to the management side CPU 112 once. In this case, the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1 at each of timing t14, timing t17, timing t20, and timing t23, as shown in FIG. 51(g).

Thereafter, the output state of the third signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 51(c) from timing t25 to timing t27. As a result, a termination trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112 . In this case, at the timing of t26, the management-side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. Since the value of the reception count counter is "10" at the timing when the correspondence setting process is executed, "10" is set as the correspondence information in the correspondence areas 123a to 123j to be set this time in the correspondence memory 116. ” information.

After that, at the timing of t28, as shown in FIGS. 51(c), 51(d), and 51(e), the output states of the third signal, the opening/closing execution mode signal, and the high-frequency support mode signal are LOW. level to HI level. As a result, output of an identification end signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is started. After that, at the timing of t29, the output states of the third signal, the open/close execution mode signal, and the high frequency support mode signal are changed from the HI level to the LOW level. As a result, the output of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is stopped. At the timing t29, the management CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S2910 of the management process (FIG. 50), thereby canceling the identification state as shown in FIG. 51(f).

In this embodiment, since the information on the number of prize balls is stored as the correspondence information, the history information stored in the history memory 117 includes the prize balls corresponding to the entering ball section that triggered the storage of the history information. Information on the number is included as correspondence information. In this configuration, if there are a plurality of types of ball-entering parts with the same number of winning balls, the history information cannot distinguish between the ball-entering parts. Specifically, since the number of winning balls is one for each of the first working opening 33 and the second working opening 34, it is possible to distinguish between the first working opening 33 and the second working opening 34 in the history information. Can not. Under such circumstances, the number of prize balls may be different between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 . As a result, even with a configuration in which history information is stored as in the present embodiment, it is possible to distinguish between the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 in the history information.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, not only the set value update signal and the output instruction signal, but also information corresponding to whether or not the game cycle has started, information corresponding to whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, Information corresponding to whether or not the high-frequency support mode is on and information corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is also sent from the main side CPU 63 to indicate that the signal path corresponds to these pieces of information. can be identified by the management side CPU 112 without receiving the correspondence information. In this case, only the information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is the information that requires the main side CPU 63 to recognize the correspondence relationship between each information and each signal path 118a to 118j to the management side CPU 112. Become. When the management side CPU 112 recognizes the correspondence information, pulse signals of the same number as the number of prize balls corresponding to the respective entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a are sent from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 using the second signal. output to This makes it possible to simplify the configuration regarding transmission of correspondence information.

<Tenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in the configuration for providing the management IC 66 with information on each ball entry result. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the signal path for inputting the detection results of the respective entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a to the main side CPU 63 and the management IC 66. As shown in FIG.

The detection result of the first winning hole detection sensor 42a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the first signal path SL11. Also, the detection result of the second winning hole detection sensor 43a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the second signal path SL12. Further, the detection result of the third winning hole detection sensor 44a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the third signal path SL13. Also, the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the fourth signal path SL14. Further, the detection result of the first operation port detection sensor 46a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the fifth signal path SL15. Further, the detection result of the second operation opening detection sensor 47a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the sixth signal path SL16. Further, the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is input to the main side CPU 63 through the seventh signal path SL17.

A first branch path SL21 is formed by branching from the middle position of the first signal path SL11, and the first branch path SL21 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a second branch path SL22 is formed by branching from the middle position of the second signal path SL12, and the second branch path SL22 is electrically connected to the management IC66. A third branch path SL23 is formed by branching from the middle position of the third signal path SL13, and the third branch path SL23 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a fourth branch path SL24 is formed by branching from the middle position of the fourth signal path SL14, and the fourth branch path SL24 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a fifth branch path SL25 is formed by branching from the middle position of the fifth signal path SL15, and the fifth branch path SL25 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a sixth branch path SL26 is formed by branching from the middle position of the sixth signal path SL16, and the sixth branch path SL26 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a seventh branch path SL27 is formed by branching from the middle position of the seventh signal path SL17, and the seventh branch path SL27 is electrically connected to the management IC66.

With the above configuration, the detection results of the respective entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a are input to the management IC 66 without intervening processing by the main side CPU 63. FIG. As a result, the main CPU 63 executes a process for making the management side CPU 112 recognize the ball entry results of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Since there is no need to do this, the processing load on the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

Further, the branch points of the branch paths SL21 to SL27 from the signal paths SL11 to SL17 are present in the MPU62. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to access the branch point and the branch routes SL21 to SL27 from the outside, and it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts of inputting an abnormal ball entry result only to the management IC 66. .

<Eleventh Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the display device for displaying the management results of the game history. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 53 is a front view of main controller 60 in this embodiment.

In the first embodiment, the main control device 60 is provided with the first notification display device 69a, the second notification display device 69b, and the third notification display device 69c. A display device 201, a second notification display device 202, a third notification display device 203, and a fourth notification display device 204 are provided. These first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged side by side on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 .

Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is a segment display device in which seven LED display segments are arranged. It may be a light emitter, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is installed so that its display surface faces the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparent, the display surfaces of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 accommodated in the substrate box 60a can be viewed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. becomes possible. In addition, the main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. When the main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to fourth information display devices 201 are displayed through the opposing wall portion 60b. 204 can be visually observed.

On the display surface of the first notification display device 201, alphabets such as "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" are displayed. On the other hand, in the second notification display device 202, the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204, numbers within the range of "0" to "9" are displayed. The management result of the game history is notified using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In this case, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 manage the game history to be notified (first to eighth parameters, eleventh to eighteenth parameters in the first embodiment). parameter, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter, 41st to 42nd parameters) are displayed corresponding to the type, and are subject to notification on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. A display corresponding to the content of the management result of the game history of the type shown is performed.

Specifically, the types of game history management results are the 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameters, and the 41st to 42nd parameters in the first embodiment. exists. On the first notification display device 201, a display corresponding to the type of parameter group to be notified is performed. Specifically, when any one of the first to eighth parameters is to be notified, "A" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, and any one of the eleventh to eighteenth parameters is displayed. When it is subject to notification, "E" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, and when any of the 21st to 26th parameters is subject to notification, the first notification display device "H" is displayed at 201, and when any of the 31st parameters is to be notified, "L" is displayed at the first notification display device 201, and the 41st to 42nd parameters are notified. If it is a target, "O" is displayed on the display device 201 for first notification.

The second notification display device 202 displays the order corresponding to the type of the game history management result to be notified among the arrangement order of the game history management results in the parameter group to be notified. Taking the parameter group of the first to eighth parameters as an example, when the first parameter is to be notified, "1" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and the second parameter is displayed. When the notification target is set, "2" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and when the third parameter is set as the notification target, "3" is displayed on the second notification display device 202. is displayed, and when the fourth parameter is to be notified, "4" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and when the fifth parameter is to be notified, the second notification When "5" is displayed on the display device 202 and the sixth parameter is to be notified, "6" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 and the seventh parameter is to be notified. If there is, "7" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and "8" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 if the eighth parameter is to be notified. Further, taking the parameter group of the 21st to 26th parameters as an example, when the 21st parameter is to be notified, "1" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and the 22nd parameter is displayed. When the parameter is to be notified, "2" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and when the 23rd parameter is to be notified, the second notification display device 202 displays " 3" is displayed, and when the 24th parameter is to be notified, "4" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and when the 25th parameter is to be notified, the second "5" is displayed on the notification display device 202, and "6" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 when the 26th parameter is to be notified.

Details of the display contents of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are as follows. It is displayed on the display device 203, and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed on the fourth display device 204 for notification.

In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first parameters and the forty-first to forty-second The display corresponding to the calculation result of the parameter is sequentially switched according to a predetermined order, and after the calculation result of the 42nd parameter which is the last order to be displayed is displayed, the first parameter which is the first order to be displayed is displayed. is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is two seconds. On the other hand, the management CPU 112 has a calculation cycle of 51 seconds for the various parameters, and the number of the various parameters is 25. Therefore, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 are to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 202 at least once.

In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, as in the first embodiment, not only the management result of the game history is notified, but also the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. In , the value corresponding to the current setting value is displayed. Specifically, in the changeable state, the first to third information display devices 201 to 203 are turned off, while the first to fourth information display devices 204 arranged side by side are present at the right end. A value corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 that is being set. That is, when "setting 1" is selected in the changeable state, "1" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and when "setting 2" is selected in the changeable state, "2" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and when "setting 3" is selected in the changeable state, "3" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, indicating that the change is possible. When "Setting 4" is selected in the state, "4" is displayed on the display device 204 for fourth notification, and when "Setting 5" is selected in the changeable state, "4" is displayed. "5" is displayed on the display device 204, and "6" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 when "setting 6" is selected in the changeable state.

Next, an electrical configuration for performing various displays on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 under the control of the MPU 62 will be described. FIG. 54 is a block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration for performing various displays on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 under the control of the MPU 62. As shown in FIG.

As already explained, the main control board 61 is provided with the MPU 62 and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Also, the main control board 61 is provided with a first display IC 205 , a second display IC 206 , a third display IC 207 and a fourth display IC 208 .

The first display IC 205 is provided corresponding to the first notification display device 201, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 via a signal path SL31 and electrically connected to the first notification display device 201 via a signal path SL32. It is connected. The first display IC 205 is provided with a storage buffer for storing display data received from the MPU 62. Display control of the first notification display device 201 according to the display data stored in the storage buffer, that is, each display control segment lighting. The first display IC 205 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied. 201 to continue to display. Then, by changing the display data by the MPU 62, the display of the first notification display device 201 is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in a situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of operating power to the first display IC 205 is started, the display data becomes all "0" data. , the first notification display device 201 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the first display IC 205, the first display IC 205 displays Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the first notification display device 201 immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the display device 201 for the 1st information.

The second display IC 206 is provided corresponding to the second notification display device 202, is electrically connected to the MPU 62 through the signal path SL33, and is electrically connected to the second notification display device 202 through the signal path SL34. It is connected. The second display IC 206 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and the display control of the second notification display device 202 according to the display data stored in the storage buffer, that is, each display control segment lighting. The second display IC 206 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied. 202 to continue to display. Then, by changing the display data by the MPU 62, the display of the second notification display device 202 is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in a situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of operating power to the second display IC 206 is started, the display data is all "0" data. , the second notification display device 202 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and is displayed on the second display IC 206 even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the second display IC 206. Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the second notification display device 202 immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the second notification display device 202 .

The third display IC 207 is provided corresponding to the third notification display device 203, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 through the signal path SL35 and electrically connected to the third notification display device 203 through the signal path SL36. It is connected. The third display IC 207 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and the display control of the third notification display device 203 according to the display data stored in the storage buffer, that is, each display control segment lighting. The third display IC 207 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when operating power is supplied, and displays the display content corresponding to the stored display data to the third notification display device. 203 continues to be displayed. Then, by changing the display data by the MPU 62, the display of the third notification display device 203 is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. In addition, after the supply of operating power to the third display IC 207 is started and the display data is not set by the MPU 62, the display data is all "0" data. , the third notification display device 203 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the third display IC 207, the third display IC 207 displays Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the third notification display device 203 immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the third notification display device 203 .

A fourth display IC 208 is provided corresponding to the fourth notification display device 204, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 via a signal path SL37 and electrically connected to the fourth notification display device 204 via a signal path SL38. It is connected. The fourth display IC 208 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and according to the display data stored in the storage buffer, the display control of the fourth notification display device 204, that is, each display control segment lighting. The fourth display IC 208 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when operating power is supplied, and displays the display content corresponding to the stored display data to the fourth display device for notification. 204 to continue to display. Then, by changing the display data by the MPU 62, the display of the fourth notification display device 204 is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in a situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of operating power to the fourth display IC 208 is started, the display data is all "0" data. , the fourth notification display device 204 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and is displayed on the fourth display IC 208 even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the fourth display IC 208. Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the fourth notification display device 204 immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the fourth notification display device 204 .

The output of display data to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 is performed by the MPU 62, but the output setting of the display data is performed by the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112, respectively. That is, the main CPU 63 executes display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the management CPU 112 executes display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In this case, the period during which the display data output setting is performed is adjusted in each of the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 so that the display data output setting is not performed at the same time. Specifically, in a changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed after the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started, the display data output setting is performed by the main side CPU 63. The display data output setting by the management side CPU 112 is not performed. On the other hand, in a state in which the setting value cannot be changed, the display data output setting is performed by the management side CPU 112, whereas the display data output setting is not performed by the main side CPU 63. FIG.

If the display data output setting by the main side CPU 63 and the display data output setting by the management side CPU 112 are performed at the same time, the display data output setting by the main side CPU 63 is given priority. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the display data output setting by the management side CPU 112 is given priority.

Next, the display processing in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, 1 is subtracted from the value of the update timing counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S3001). The update timing counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the timing for updating the display contents of the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . After that, by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0", it is determined whether or not it is time to update the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is determined (step S3002).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3002, 1 is added to the value of the display object counter in the management side RAM 114 (step S3003). When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "24" (step S3004: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step S3005). The display target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the types of parameters to be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . The 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameters, the 41st to 42nd parameters, and the display target counters of "0" to "24" There is a one-to-one correspondence with the possible values. For example, when the value of the display target counter is "0", the first parameter to be displayed first becomes the display target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the value of the display target counter is "24". , the 42nd parameter, which is the last display target, is the display target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

When a negative determination is made in step S3004, or when the process of step S3005 is executed, the display data corresponding to the type of parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the management ROM 113 (step S3006). Then, display data setting processing corresponding to the first notification display device 201 is executed (step S3007), and display data setting processing corresponding to the second notification display device 202 is executed (step S3008). For example, if the value of the display target counter is "0" and the first parameter is the display target, the display data for displaying "A" on the first notification display device 201 is sent to the first display IC 205. In addition to outputting, display data for displaying "1" on the second notification display device 202 is output to the second display IC 206 . Further, for example, if the value of the display target counter is "24" and the 42nd parameter is to be displayed, the display data for displaying "O" on the first notification display device 201 is set to the first display. While outputting to IC205, the display data for displaying "2" on the 2nd information display device 202 are output to 2nd display IC206.

After that, the parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the calculation result memory 131, and the display data corresponding to the 10's digit and the display data corresponding to the 1's digit of the result obtained by multiplying the read parameter by 100 are displayed. Read from the management side ROM 113 (step S3009). Then, display control is performed on the third notification display device 203 so that the number corresponding to the tens digit of the result is displayed (step S3010), and the fourth notification display device 203 is controlled so that the number corresponding to the ones digit is displayed. Display control of the notification display device 204 is performed (step S3011). For example, when the result of multiplying by 100 is "53", the display data for displaying "5" on the third notification display device 203 is output to the third display IC 207, and to the fourth notification display device 204. Display data for displaying “3” is output to the fourth display IC 208 .

Thereafter, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the update timing counter of the management RAM 114 as the value corresponding to the next update timing (step S3012).

By executing the display processing as described above, the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. The display of the management result of the game history is performed regardless of whether the game is continued or not. This is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. By executing the display control of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10 in this way, the first to fourth information display devices 201 204 can be simplified.

The display of the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started after the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started and after the identification end command is received from the main side CPU 63. be done. In this case, the information stored in the calculation result memory 131 is retained even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, just like the information stored in the history memory 117. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started, the management result of the game history calculated before the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is stopped is displayed.

The first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 store and hold the display data output from the MPU 62 while the operating power is being supplied, and correspond to the corresponding first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification according to the display data. to control the display. Therefore, after the display of the management result of the game history is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 do not go into the off state (that is, the non-display state), and the lighting state corresponding to some display ( display state).

Next, setting value update processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are extinguished (step S3101). Specifically, it outputs display data of all “0” to the first to third display ICs 205 to 207 . As a result, the display segments of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are all turned off, and the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are turned off. Incidentally, immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display segments of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are all extinguished, and the first to fourth information display devices 201 204 is in a non-display state. Therefore, step S3101 is a process for maintaining the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 in the non-display state, and if any of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 If it is in the display state, it is processed to be in the non-display state.

After that, "1" is set in the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3102). The setting value counter is a counter for specifying which setting value the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is by the main side CPU 63 . By setting "1" to the set value counter, the set value becomes "set 1" regardless of the set value up to that point when the set value update process is executed.

After that, display start processing of the setting value in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3103). In the setting value display start processing, display data for displaying “1” is output to the fourth display IC 208 . As a result, the number “1” corresponding to “setting 1” is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 .

After that, on the condition that the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S3104: NO), it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3105). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S3105, the process returns to step S3104 to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off.

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3105: YES), 1 is added to the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3106). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S3107: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S3108). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

When a negative determination is made in step S3107, or when the process of step S3108 is executed, the setting value display update process in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3109). In the setting value display update process, display data for displaying a number corresponding to the value of the setting value counter of the main side RAM 65 is output to the fourth display IC 208 . As a result, the number corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . By confirming the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the update button 68b is pressed.

After executing the process of step S3109, the process returns to step S3104, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off. If the OFF operation has not been performed (step S3104: NO), the processing after step S3105 is executed again. If the OFF operation has been performed (step S3104: YES), the management result display start processing is executed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (step S3110).

In the display start process, a management result display start command is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 . Upon receiving the management result display start command, the management CPU 112 executes processing for displaying the first parameter among various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 . The processing contents in this case are the same as steps S3006 to S3012 in the display processing (FIG. 55). As a result, the display corresponding to the first parameter calculated immediately before the operation power of the pachinko machine 10 was stopped last time is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

Next, the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the game history management result is displayed and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is updated will be described. FIG. 57(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the game history management result is displayed, and FIG. 57(b) is a pachinko machine. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the setting state of No. 10 is changed; FIG.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, at least one display segment in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is turned on as shown in FIG. 57(a). In other words, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state. This is the same regardless of which of the 1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters, and 41st to 42nd parameters is to be notified. . As a result, the manager of the game hall can see that all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the display state, so that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 It is possible to grasp that the management result of the game history is being displayed.

On the other hand, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, all the display segments of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are turned off as shown in FIG. 57(b). That is, each of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is put into a non-display state. Further, any one of "1" to "6" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. FIG. In this way, one of "1" to "6" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and each of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is in a non-display state, The manager of the game hall can grasp that the display corresponding to the setting value is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and can clearly grasp the current setting value. becomes possible.

Next, referring to the time charts of FIGS. 58(a) to 58(h), how the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are brought into the display state will be described. FIG. 58(a) shows a changeable state period in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, and FIG. 58(b) shows updating of the setting display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 58(c) shows the period during which the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 58(d) shows the first to fourth information display devices. FIG. 58(e) shows the period during which the first notification display device 201 is in the display state, and FIG. 58(g) shows the period during which the display device 203 for the third notification is in the display state; FIG. 58(h) shows the period during which the display device 203 for the third notification is in the display state; It shows the period during which the display device 204 for the display is in the display state.

The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed at the timing t1 as shown in FIG. becomes a modifiable state in which At the timing t1, the setting display is updated as shown in FIG. 58(b), and the fourth notification display device 204 enters the display state as shown in FIG. 58(h), and the display state is continued. In this case, since "Setting 1" is selected, "1" is displayed on the display device 204 for fourth notification. On the other hand, at timing t1, as shown in FIGS. 58(e) to 58(g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in a non-display state, that is, all display segments are turned off. maintained.

After that, by operating the update button 68b to change the setting value at each of timing t2, timing t3, timing t4, and timing t5, as shown in FIG. is the timing for updating the setting value display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 58(h), the display content of the fourth notification display device 204 is switched to the number corresponding to the setting value after the change at each of these timings. The display device 204 for the fourth notification is maintained in the display state including each timing at which is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 58(e) to 58(g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are also in the non-display state at each of these set value display update timings. The segment remains extinguished.

After that, the changeable state is terminated as shown in FIG. In this case, the display period of the management result of the game history is started at the timing t6 as shown in FIG. 58(c). Specifically, the display of the first parameter stored in the calculation result memory 131 is started. Therefore, at the timing t6, as shown in FIGS. 58(e) to 58(g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are switched from the non-display state to the display state, and the fourth notification display The device 204 remains in the displayed state although the displayed content is changed.

After that, timing t7, timing t8, timing t9, timing t10, timing t11 and timing t12 are timings for updating the display of the management result of the game history as shown in FIG. 58(d). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 58(e) to 58(h), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 change the display contents corresponding to the management result of the game history after updating at each timing. However, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the display state, including each timing at which the display contents are switched.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the configuration in which the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, the corresponding display is displayed. This is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be used not only for displaying the management result of the game history, but also as a display device for performing display corresponding to the changeable state. .

Corresponds to the period in which the game history management result is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the state in which the setting values can be changed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is distinguished from the period during which the display is made. As a result, by grasping the status of display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to determine which display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify whether there is

The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged so that when the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, the display mode is different from the display mode when the management result of the game history is displayed. Display controlled. Thus, by grasping the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify which display is performed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

A plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided. As a result, it is possible to perform a wide variety of displays as displays corresponding to the management results of the game history. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204, the display mode can be enlarged depending on whether the management result of the game history is displayed or the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed. It is possible to make a difference.

When the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 which are not in the non-display state when displaying the management result of the game history are in the non-display state. As a result, only by confirming whether or not the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in the non-display state, it is possible to display the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value. It is possible to clearly identify which one of them is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

When the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, the fourth notification display device 204 is brought into the display state, and the display content is the same as that of the fourth notification display device 204 in the case of displaying the management result of the game history. This is the display content that can be displayed in . By making it possible for the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 to overlap in this way, it is possible to display the management result of the game history and display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value. It becomes possible not to restrict the display contents of . In addition, even if the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 may overlap in this way, when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed, the first to third notification display devices Since 201 to 203 are in a non-display state, it is possible to specify which display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

When the game history management result is displayed, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a display state. As a result, the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are clearly different between when the management result of the game history is displayed and when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed. becomes possible.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, even if the type of the management result of the game history to be displayed is changed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not maintained in the non-display state. . This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history regardless of the timing of checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the management result of the game history is displayed. In addition, regardless of the timing at which the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are confirmed, the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 can display the game history management results and change the setting values. It becomes possible to specify which of the corresponding displays is being performed.

When the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, only one of the fourth notification display devices 204 is in the display state. This makes it easier to grasp whether or not the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is being performed.

In the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged in the horizontal direction, only the fourth notification display device 204 arranged at the right end is used to display the state in which the setting value can be changed. done. This makes it easier to grasp whether or not the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is being performed.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, the display corresponding to the type of the management result of the game history to be displayed is performed using the first display device 201 and the second display device 202 for notification. A display corresponding to the content of the management result of the game history is performed using the third display device 203 and the fourth display device 204 for notification. This makes it easier to grasp the management result of the game history. In this case, both the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, which display the types of game history management results, are in a non-display state when the setting value can be changed. As a result, the state in which the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 for displaying the type are not displayed corresponds to the setting value changeable state. It becomes easy to grasp that display is being performed.

Further, when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed, not only the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 that display the type of management result of the game history, but also the game The third notification display device 203, which displays the content of the history management results, is also in a non-display state. This makes it easier to understand that the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is being performed.

Display data is output from the MPU 62 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, and the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 perform predetermined displays on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 according to the display data. In this configuration, display data are stored and held in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208. FIG. As a result, for example, even if the main CPU 63 stops the execution of the process for advancing the game due to the occurrence of radio wave detection abnormality or vibration detection abnormality (if affirmative determination is made in step S306), It is possible to maintain the display of the game history management results on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

In addition, among the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the targets that are in the non-display state (all extinguished state) in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed are the first to It is not limited to the third notification display devices 201 to 203, and the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 may be used. In this case, the third notification display device 203 displays a predetermined display (for example, "5") different from the content of the current set value, and the fourth notification display device 204 displays the current set value. may be configured to display a number corresponding to , and a predetermined display (for example, display of "5") different from the content of the current set value is performed on the fourth notification display device 204, and a third notification The display device 203 may display a number corresponding to the current set value. Also, the first notification display device 201 and the third notification display device 203 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the second notification display device 202 and the fourth notification display device 204 are in a display state. Alternatively, the first notification display device 201 and the fourth notification display device 204 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the second notification display device 202 and the third notification display device 203 are in a display state. The second notification display device 202 and the third notification display device 203 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the first notification display device 201 and the fourth notification display device 204 are displayed. state, the second notification display device 202 and the fourth notification display device 204 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the first notification display device 201 and the third notification display device 203 may be in a display state.

In addition, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, only the first notification display device 201 may be configured to be in a non-display state (all extinguished state). Only the display device 202 may be in a non-display state (all off state), only the third notification display device 203 may be in a non-display state (all off state), or a fourth notification display device A configuration in which only 204 is in a non-display state (all off state) may be adopted.

In addition, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, only the first notification display device 201 may be configured to be in the display state, and only the second notification display device 202 may be displayed. The configuration may be such that only the third notification display device 203 is in the display state.

<Twelfth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 in the setting value changeable state are different from those in the eleventh embodiment. The configuration that is different from the eleventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eleventh embodiment is basically omitted.

59(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the first notification display device 201, and FIG. 59(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the second notification display device 202. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 59(a), the first notification display device 201 has seven first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g. Each of the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g is shaped like a bar and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g are arranged so that the first notification display device 201 serves as a so-called seven segment display.

As shown in FIG. 59(b), the second notification display device 202 has seven first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g. Each of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g is shaped like a bar and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g are arranged so that the second notification display device 202 becomes a so-called seven segment display.

FIG. 60 shows the case of displaying the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the case of displaying that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 in FIG.

The display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 when displaying the management result of the game history are the same as those in the eleventh embodiment. Therefore, any one of "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, and "1" to "8" are displayed on the second notification display device 202. ” is displayed.

In this case, each of the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g of the first notification display device 201 corresponds to "A", "E", "H", "L" in the first notification display device 201, At least one type of display of "O" is a light emission target. That is, even if any of "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the display segments 201a to 201g that are not subject to light emission are does not exist.

Similarly for the second notification display device 202, each of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g of the second notification display device 202 corresponds to "1" to "8" in the second notification display device 202. light emission target in at least one type of display among the displays. In other words, even if any one of "1" to "8" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, there are no display segments 202a to 202g that are not subject to light emission.

In the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, in the first notification display device 201, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in a light emitting state. As described above, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e can be in a luminous state when the management result of the game history is displayed on the first notification display device 201. FIG. Furthermore, in any case where the management result of the game history is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in a light emitting state. On the other hand, among the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g, only the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in the light emitting state. Not present when displaying results. As a result, while the display segments 201b and 201e that can be in a light-emitting state when displaying the management result of the game history are used in the changeable state of the set value, the display is not displayed when the management result of the game history is displayed. The mode can be displayed on the first notification display device 201 . Therefore, while the display segments 201a to 201g used for displaying the management result of the game history are also used, the first notification display device 201 can be caused to display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value. It becomes possible.

In the setting value changeable state, the third display segment 202c of the second notification display device 202 is in a light emitting state. As already explained, the third display segment 202c can be in a luminous state when the management result of the game history is displayed on the second notification display device 202. FIG. On the other hand, the display content of the second notification display device 202, in which only the third display segment 202c among the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g is in the light emitting state, exists when the game history management result is displayed. not. As a result, in the setting value changeable state, while using the display segment 202c that can be in a light emitting state when displaying the management result of the game history, a display mode that is not displayed when the management result of the game history is displayed can be used. It is possible to display on the second notification display device 202 . Therefore, while the display segments 202a to 202g used for displaying the management result of the game history are also used, the second notification display device 202 can be caused to display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value. It becomes possible.

Next, setting value update processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, processing for starting display of set values in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is executed (step S3201). Specifically, with respect to the first notification display device 201, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in a light-emitting state, and the other display segments 201a, 201c, 201d, 201f, and 201g are in a light-off state. display data is output to the first display IC 205 . Further, for the second notification display device 202, display data is output to the second display IC 206 so that the third display segment 202c is in a light emitting state and the other display segments 202a, 202b, 202d to 202g are in a non-lighting state. As a result, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 start displaying to notify that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable.

Thereafter, a process of turning off the third notification display device 203 is executed (step S3202). Specifically, display data that is all “0” is output to the third display IC 207 . As a result, all the display segments of the third notification display device 203 are turned off, and the third notification display device 203 is in a non-display state.

After that, "1" is set in the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3203). The setting value counter is a counter for specifying which setting value the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is by the main side CPU 63 . By setting "1" to the set value counter, the set value becomes "set 1" regardless of the set value up to that point when the set value update process is executed.

After that, display start processing of the setting value in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3204). In the setting value display start processing, display data for displaying “1” is output to the fourth display IC 208 . As a result, the number “1” corresponding to “setting 1” is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 .

After that, on the condition that the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S3205: NO), it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3206). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S3206, the process returns to step S3205 to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off.

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3206: YES), 1 is added to the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3207). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S3208: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S3209). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

When a negative determination is made in step S3208, or when the process of step S3209 is executed, the display update process of the setting value in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3210). In the setting value display update process, display data for displaying a number corresponding to the value of the setting value counter of the main side RAM 65 is output to the fourth display IC 208 . As a result, the number corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . By confirming the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the update button 68b is pressed.

After executing the process of step S3210, the process returns to step S3205 to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off. If the OFF operation has not been performed (step S3205: NO), the processing after step S3206 is executed again. If the OFF operation has been performed (step S3205: YES), the management result display start processing is executed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (step S3211).

In the display start process, a management result display start command is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 . Upon receiving the management result display start command, the management CPU 112 executes processing for displaying the first parameter among various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 . The processing contents in this case are the same as steps S3006 to S3012 in the display processing (FIG. 55). As a result, the display corresponding to the first parameter calculated immediately before the operation power of the pachinko machine 10 was stopped last time is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The setting value can be changed by making the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, which can be in the light emitting state when the management result of the game history is displayed, be in the light emitting state. An indication corresponding to the state is made. As a result, in order to diversify the display of the management result of the game history, it is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the management result of the game history as little as possible. On the other hand, for each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, the display segments 201a to 201g, 202a to 202b are in a light emitting state when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed. The combination of 202g is a combination that does not exist when the game history management result is displayed. As a result, by grasping the combination of the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g that are in the light emitting state for each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, the game history management result can be displayed. It is possible to grasp which one of the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value and the changeable state of the set value is being performed.

For each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, there are display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g that do not emit light even if the display of the management result of the game history is performed in all patterns. not. As a result, it is possible to minimize restrictions on the display contents of the management result of the game history in order to diversify the display corresponding to the management result of the game history.

When the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, the third notification display device 203, which is not in the non-display state when displaying the management result of the game history, is in the non-display state. As a result, not only the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, but also whether or not the third notification display device 203 is in the non-display state can be confirmed, whereby the game history can be displayed. It is possible to clearly specify which of the display of the management result and the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed by the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

In addition, it is limited to the configuration in which only one type of display content corresponding to the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is set. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of types are set. In this case, the display order of the plurality of types of display contents is predetermined, and each time the changeable state is newly executed, the display contents to be displayed may be changed according to the display order. In this way, even if there are a plurality of types of display contents corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value, these display contents are displayed in the display segment 201a which is in a light-emitting state when the management result of the game history is displayed. .

In one of the case of displaying the management result of the game history and the case of displaying corresponding to the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, the first and second notification display devices A configuration may be adopted in which blinking display is performed in 201 and 202, and display in which lighting is maintained is performed in the other. In this case, the manager of the gaming hall can specify which of the display corresponding to the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the changeable state depending on whether the display is flashing display or lighting display. A combination of the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g which are in a light emitting state in the display corresponding to the possible state may be a combination used when displaying the management result of the game history. It may be a combination that is not used when displaying the result. Further, the lighting period and the extinguishing period in the blinking display may be configured to match each other between the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, or may be completely shifted. , may be partially overlapped.

<Thirteenth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, when an abnormal state occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the corresponding display is performed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, unlike the eleventh embodiment. there is The configuration that is different from the eleventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eleventh embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the abnormality display area 211 provided in the main RAM 65. As shown in FIG.

The abnormality display area 211 is an area for storing information on abnormal conditions to be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . The abnormality display area 211 is provided with a plurality of unit areas 211a to 211d. Specifically, a first unit area 211a, a second unit area 211b, a third unit area 211c, and a fourth unit area 211d are provided. Each of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d can store information on the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10, one by one. That is, in the abnormality display area 211, a maximum of four pieces of information on the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 can be stored.

Here, in this embodiment, all the information of the abnormal state that occurs in the pachinko machine 10 is specified by the main CPU 63 . For example, when an abnormality related to the payout of game balls occurs (for example, the bottom tray 56a is full, the tank 75 is empty, and the payout device 76 has an abnormality in payout), a command corresponding to the occurred abnormality is sent to the payout side CPU 92. to the main side CPU 63. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a radio wave detection sensor and a vibration detection sensor (not shown), and when the radio wave detection sensor detects an illegal radio wave, an abnormal signal corresponding to it is transmitted to the main side CPU 63, and an abnormal signal is generated. When the vibration detection sensor detects vibration, an abnormal signal corresponding to it is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 . Also, based on identifying that normal signal transmission is not performed from each of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, occurrence of disconnection abnormality of these entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a is specified.

The types of abnormal conditions specified by the main CPU 63 are larger than the maximum number of abnormal condition information that can be stored in the abnormal display area 211 . Then, when many abnormal conditions occur simultaneously, it is assumed that new abnormal information will be generated even though the maximum number of abnormal condition information has already been stored in the abnormal display area 211 . On the other hand, the storage priority is set for the abnormal state information at the setting stage of the pachinko machine 10, and in the situation where the maximum number of abnormal state information has already been stored in the abnormality display area 211, When an abnormal state occurs in the first state, the information of the abnormal state with a high storage priority is left in the abnormality display area 211 . As a result, it becomes possible to preferentially execute notification of an abnormal state having a high storage priority.

Next, the abnormality setting process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The abnormality setting process is executed as the first process of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

First, it is determined whether or not an abnormal display target has occurred (step S3301). Types of abnormal display targets include full tank 56a, no balls in tank 75, abnormal dispensing by dispensing device 76, abnormal radio wave detection, abnormal vibration detection, and disconnection abnormality of each incoming ball detection sensor 42a-49a. The number of types of abnormal display targets is greater than the number of first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d provided in the abnormal display area 211. FIG.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3301, whether or not the information of the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormality display target that occurred this time is already stored in any of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211. is determined (step S3302). If it has already been stored, the information of the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display object that occurred this time is not stored in the abnormal display area 211 . As a result, it is possible to prevent the same type of abnormal state information from being redundantly stored in the abnormal display area 211 .

If a negative determination is made in step S3302, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality target counter provided in the main RAM 65 is the maximum value (specifically, "4") (step S3303). The abnormality target counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of areas in which abnormal state information is stored among the first to fourth unit areas 211 a to 211 d in the abnormality display area 211 .

If the value of the abnormality target counter is the maximum value (step S3303: YES), priority comparison processing is executed (step S3304). In the priority comparison process, first, among the abnormal state information stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormal display area 211, the abnormal state information with the lowest storage priority is specified. The storage priority is determined in advance at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, and specifically, the lower tray 56a is full → no balls in the tank 75 → abnormal vibration detection → abnormal payout by payout device 76 → ball detection sensor 42a. The storage priority increases in the order of wire breakage to 49a → radio wave detection abnormality. In the priority comparison process, which of the abnormal state information with the lowest storage priority stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d and the abnormality display target that has occurred this time has a higher storage priority. Compare and judge whether.

If the storage priority of the abnormality display target that has occurred this time is lower (step S3305: NO), the abnormality information corresponding to the abnormality display target that has occurred this time is not stored in the abnormality display area 211 . As a result, in a configuration in which the number of types of abnormality display targets is greater than the number of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d provided in the abnormality display area 211, the information on the abnormality state with a high storage priority is displayed. It becomes possible to leave it in the abnormality display area 211 .

If the storage priority of the abnormality display target that occurred this time is higher (step S3305: YES), the abnormality display area 211 is set (step S3306). In the abnormality display area 211 setting process that is executed when an affirmative determination is made in step S3305, in the unit areas 211a to 211d specified as storing the information on the abnormal state with the lowest storage priority, Overwrite the abnormal status information corresponding to the abnormal display target.

On the other hand, if the value of the abnormality counter of the main RAM 65 has not reached the maximum value (step S3303: NO), after adding 1 to the value of the abnormality counter (step S3307), the abnormality display area 211 is set. (step S3306). In the setting process, one area is selected from among the unit areas 211a to 211d in which information on the abnormal state is not stored in the abnormal display area 211, and the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target that occurred this time is displayed in the selected area. store the information of

It should be noted that in step S3306, if there is only one piece of abnormal state information stored in the abnormal display area 211, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a. If there are a plurality of pieces of abnormal state information stored in the n-th unit areas 211a to 211b, the abnormal state information is stored in order from the area with the smallest value of "n".

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not a cancellation event for an abnormality display target has occurred (step S3308). For example, whether or not a command has been received from the payout side CPU 92 indicating that the full tank of the lower tray 56a has been canceled, that the tank 75 has no balls, or that the payout abnormality of the payout device 76 has been canceled. judge. In addition, whether or not an abnormality cancellation operation has been performed for the occurrence of a radio wave detection abnormality, whether or not an abnormality cancellation operation has been performed for the occurrence of a vibration detection abnormality, or whether or not an abnormality cancellation operation has been performed for the occurrence of a disconnection abnormality. judge.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3308, the process of erasing the abnormality display area 211 is executed (step S3309). In the erasing process, it is determined whether or not the abnormal state information corresponding to the abnormal display target to be canceled this time is stored in any of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormal display area 211. , and when it is stored, the information of the abnormal state is erased by clearing "0" to the area in which it is stored. In this case, if only one piece of abnormal state information is stored in the abnormal display area 211 after erasing, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a. When the display area 211 stores a plurality of pieces of abnormal state information, the abnormal state information is stored in the n-th unit areas 211a to 211b in ascending order of the value of "n". Also, 1 is subtracted from the value of the abnormality object counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3310).

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not an abnormality display start operation has occurred (step S3311). An error display start operation is performed by pressing the update button 68b while the game machine body 12 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 11 in a state where the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not changeable. It is done by manipulating

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3311, it is determined whether information on one or more abnormal states is stored in the abnormality display area 211 (step S3312). If the information of the abnormal state is not stored, the abnormal display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the abnormal display from being started even though there is no abnormal state information to be notified.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3312, the abnormal display flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S3313). The abnormal display flag stops the display corresponding to the management result of the game history, and displays the display corresponding to the abnormal state information stored in the abnormal display area 211 on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that it is a situation that should be performed in . Even if the abnormal display start operation is performed in a situation where the abnormal display flag is already set to "1", a negative determination is made in step S3311.

After that, a management result display cancellation setting process is executed (step S3314). In the stop setting process, a stop display command is sent to the management side CPU 112 to temporarily stop updating the display of the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Upon receiving the display stop command, the management CPU 112 stops execution of the display processing (FIG. 55). However, even if the management side CPU 112 receives the display stop command, it does not set display data that is all "0" data in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 . Therefore, until the display data is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, the display of the management result of the game history at that time is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. be.

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not an operation to end the abnormality display has occurred (step S3315). The abnormal display termination operation is performed by pressing the reset button 68c while the gaming machine body 12 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 11 in a state where the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not changeable. It is done by manipulating If an affirmative determination is made in step S3315, the abnormal display flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3316). It should be noted that even if an operation to end the abnormal display is performed in a situation where the value of the abnormal display flag is already "0", a negative determination is made in step S3315.

After that, the management result display cancellation processing is executed (step S3317). In the cancellation cancellation process, by transmitting a cancellation cancellation command to the management side CPU 112, the state in which updating of the display of the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is canceled. unlock. The management-side CPU 112 resumes the execution of the display processing (FIG. 55) by receiving the cancellation cancellation command. However, even if the management side CPU 112 receives the cancellation cancellation command, it does not set the display data to be all "0" data in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 . Therefore, until the display data is transmitted from the management side CPU 112 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, the abnormal display at that time is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In addition, the management side CPU 112 continues to store the history information and to calculate various parameters even in a situation where updating of the display of the management result of the game history is stopped. It is stored in the result memory 131 . Therefore, when the state in which the updating of the display of the management result of the game history is canceled, the display of the most recent management result of the game history is immediately displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It will be resumed.

In the abnormality setting process, when "1" is set in the abnormality display flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3318: YES), the abnormality display process is executed (step S3319). FIG. 64 is a flow chart showing processing for displaying an abnormality.

First, extinguishing processing of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is executed (step S3401). Specifically, the display data of all “0” is output to the first and second display ICs 205 and 206 . As a result, all of the display segments of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are turned off, and the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are put into a non-display state.

After that, 1 is subtracted from the value of the update timing counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S3402). The update timing counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the timing for updating the display contents of the abnormality display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . If the value of the update timing counter is already "0", that state is maintained. After that, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter is "0" ( step S3403).

When an affirmative determination is made in step S3403, update processing of the display target counter provided in the main RAM 65 is executed (step S3404). In the update process, if this is the first error display process after the error display flag of the main RAM 65 was set to "1", the display object counter is set to "0". The values of the display target counters correspond to the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211. Specifically, the value of "0" of the display target counter corresponds to the first unit area 211a. A value of "1" for the display target counter corresponds to the second unit area 211b, a value of "2" for the display target counter corresponds to the third unit area 211c, and a value of "3" for the display target counter corresponds to the second unit area 211b. ” corresponds to the fourth unit area 211d. In the updating process, if this time is not the first abnormal display process after the abnormal display flag of the main RAM 65 was set to "1", 1 is added to the value of the display object counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not abnormal state information is stored in the area corresponding to the current value of the counter to be displayed among the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d (step S3405). Here, as already explained, when only one piece of abnormal state information is stored, that abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a, and a plurality of pieces of abnormal state information are stored. In this case, abnormal state information is stored in order from the n-th unit area 211a to 211b with the smallest value of "n". Therefore, if no abnormal state information is stored in the area corresponding to the current value of the display target counter, abnormal state information is also stored in the area corresponding to the value greater than the display target counter value. There will be no. Also, if the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3", the corresponding area does not exist in the first place, so it is treated as if the abnormal state information is not stored. .

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3405, the value of the display target counter in the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3406). Here, it is assumed that all the abnormal states that are the targets of the abnormal display are canceled in the situation where the abnormal display is being performed. In this case, even if the abnormality display process is executed, the abnormality display area 211 does not store information on the abnormality. In such a situation, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 display that no abnormal state information is stored.

When a negative determination is made in step S3405, or when the process of step S3406 is executed, the display data to be displayed corresponding to the value of the display counter in the main RAM 65 is read out from the main ROM 64 (step S3407). Specifically, among the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211, the information stored in the area corresponding to the value of the display target counter of the main RAM 65 is read. Then, display data corresponding to the information is read from the main ROM 64 . The display data is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the information on the abnormal state, and the display contents of the third and fourth display devices 203 and 204 based on the display data are different for each type of information on the abnormal state. are different. There is also display data corresponding to the absence of abnormal state information, and this display data is different from the display data corresponding to the abnormal state information. Therefore, when there is no abnormal state information, the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are different from those when there is abnormal state information.

On the other hand, the display contents of the display corresponding to the information of the abnormal state and the display contents of the display corresponding to the absence of the information of the abnormal state in the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 The contents of display when the game history management results are displayed on the display devices 203 and 204 for notification 4 and the contents of the setting values displayed on the display device 204 for notification overlap. On the other hand, when the game history management result is displayed, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed, and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. In the state, the first to third information display devices 201 to 203 are in a non-display state and the fourth information display device 204 is in a display state, and when an abnormality is displayed, the first and second information display devices 201 and 202 are in a non-display state and the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are in a display state. It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp whether it is a display or not.

Thereafter, display control is performed on the third notification display device 203 according to the display data read out in step S3407 (step S3408), and display control is performed on the fourth notification display device 204 (step S3409). In this case, the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 203 are displayed in both cases of display corresponding to abnormal state information and display corresponding to the absence of abnormal state information. None of the display devices 204 are in a non-display state (that is, they are not in an all-lights-out state), and are in some display state.

Thereafter, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set as a value corresponding to the next update timing in the update timing counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3410).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In a configuration in which game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, displays corresponding to abnormal states of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is done. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be used not only for displaying the management results of the game history, but also as display devices for displaying information corresponding to an abnormal state.

When the abnormal state does not occur in the pachinko machine 10 and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is caused to be performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 An indication is provided corresponding to the fact that no abnormal condition has occurred. As a result, it becomes possible to clearly specify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 by checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

A period during which the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and a display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is distinguished from the period for which As a result, by grasping the status of display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to determine which display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify whether there is

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged so that the display mode is different from the display mode when the management result of the game history is displayed. Display controlled. Thus, by grasping the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify which display is performed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

A plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided. As a result, it is possible to perform a wide variety of displays as displays corresponding to the management results of the game history. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204, the display mode is enlarged depending on whether the management result of the game history is displayed or when the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. It is possible to make a difference.

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, which are not in the non-display state when displaying the management result of the game history, are in the non-display state. As a result, the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 can be displayed simply by confirming whether or not the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the non-display state. It is possible to clearly identify which one of them is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are brought into the display state, and the display content is the third display in the case of displaying the management result of the game history. , 4th notification display devices 203 and 204. By overlapping the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 in this manner, the display corresponding to the management result of the game history and the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. It becomes possible not to restrict each display content when it is performed. In addition, even if the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 can overlap in this way, when the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 Since the second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the non-display state, it is possible to specify which display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

If an error display start operation is performed in a situation where no information on an abnormal state is stored in the error display area 211, the information on the abnormal state is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that time. may be configured to display corresponding to the fact that is not stored.

<Fourteenth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the management output process executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that in the first embodiment. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 65 is a flow chart showing management output processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 .

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S3501). The management start flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether history information should be stored in the history memory 117 or not. In this embodiment, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is the management start reference. The history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the number corresponding to the value or more, and when the total number of the game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes the number corresponding to the management start reference value or more. Storing history information in history memory 117 is started. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. On the other hand, the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the result of entering a ball at the time of operation check as described above from being stored as history information.

If a negative determination is made in step S3501, "7" is set in the starting control counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S3502). The management counter at the start determines which of the seven ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is in a situation where the detection state of the game ball is specified in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1". This is a counter for specifying by the main side CPU 63 .

After that, it is determined whether or not the output flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the value of the control counter at start is set to "1" (step S3503). Specifically, when the value of the management counter at the start is "7" and corresponds to the first winning hole detection sensor 42a, it is determined whether or not the first output flag is set to "1". , when the value of the management counter at the start is "6" and corresponds to the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, it is determined whether or not the second output flag is set to "1", and management at the start is performed. When the value of the counter is "5" and corresponds to the third winning hole detection sensor 44a, it is determined whether or not the third output flag is set to "1", and the value of the management counter at the start is determined. If it is "4" and corresponds to the special electric detection sensor 45a, it is determined whether or not the fourth output flag is set to "1". If it corresponds to the operating opening detection sensor 46a, it is determined whether or not the fifth output flag is set to "1". 47a, it is determined whether or not the sixth output flag is set to "1". determines whether or not the seventh output flag is set to "1". As already explained, these first to seventh output flags are set to "1" in the ball entry detection process (FIG. 15).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3503, the output flag corresponding to the value of the management counter at start is cleared to "0" (step S3504). After that, 1 is added to the value of the discharged number counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S3505). The discharge number counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag of the main side RAM 65 is not set to "1".

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the discharged number counter is equal to or greater than the management start reference value (step S3506). Although the management start reference value is set to "300", it is not limited to this, and may be configured to be a number less than "300" or to be a number greater than "300". .

If a negative determination is made in step S3503 or if a negative determination is made in step S3506, 1 is subtracted from the value of the control counter at the start of the main RAM 65 (step S3507). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time management counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S3508). If a negative determination is made in step S3508, the process returns to step S3503, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S3508, this management output process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the discharge number counter of the main RAM 65 is equal to or greater than the management start reference value (step S3506: YES), the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S3509). Thereafter, management processing is executed (step S3510). Further, when the management start flag is set to "1" and the determination in step S3501 is affirmative, the management process is also executed (step S3510). The contents of the management process are the same as steps S1001 to S1012 of the management output process (FIG. 25) in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is managed. History information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches or exceeds the management start reference value until the number reaches or exceeds the start reference value. In this case, storage of history information in history memory 117 is started. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. On the other hand, the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the result of entering a ball at the time of operation check as described above from being stored as history information.

Here, after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started as described above, until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches or exceeds the number corresponding to the management start reference value, In a configuration in which history information is not stored in the memory 117, it is impossible to calculate the management result of the game history during that period. Therefore, in such a situation, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to display corresponding to the situation. For example, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, all the display segments may be configured to emit light. Since the display content is not displayed either when the game history management result is displayed or when it is displayed that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable, it is not displayed. By checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to identify whether or not the history information is not stored as described above.

It should be noted that, after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, depending on whether or not the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable or not, the setting mode of the information of the management start flag of the main side RAM 65 is different. It is good also as a structure which carries out. FIG. 66 is a flow chart showing the main processing in the alternative mode executed by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG. In steps S3601 to S3609, the same processes as steps S101 to S109 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed, and in steps S3611 to S3620, the main process (FIG. The same processing as steps S110 to S119 of 9) is executed. On the other hand, in this alternative embodiment, if the determination in step S3608 is affirmative, the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3610), and after executing the process of step S3620, the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared. is set to "1" (step S3621). According to this configuration, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not executed, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. The history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the value becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value, and when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the pachinko machine 10 is processed. History information is stored in the history memory 117 regardless of the number of discharged game balls after the supply of operating power is started. As a result, it is possible to manage the game history immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 in a situation where there is a high possibility that the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 is not performed.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. Alternatively, an area may be provided separately from the history memory 117 for storing history information until the total number of game balls reaches or exceeds the management start reference value. Thereby, it becomes possible to specify the management result of the game history in the situation.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. As a condition for generating a situation where there is no history information, a condition may be added in which supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where history information is not stored in the history memory 117.例文帳に追加In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where the history information is already stored in the history memory 117, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA is the management start reference. The history information is stored in the history memory 117 from the beginning regardless of whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the value.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. In addition to or instead of the configuration in which there is no radio wave detection abnormality or vibration detection abnormality, the history information may not be stored in the history memory 117 until the abnormal state is cleared. As a result, it is possible to prevent history information from being stored for an event that occurred in an abnormal state.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 when the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open. As a result, it is possible to prevent history information from being stored with respect to an event that occurs while the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open.

<Fifteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in the execution subject of the processing for managing the game history. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

In the first embodiment, the MPU 62 is provided with the management IC 66, but in this embodiment, the MPU 62 is not provided with the management IC 66. FIG. Instead of providing the management IC 66, the main CPU 63 executes processing for managing the game history in this embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs various controls by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control. Specifically, control related to game history management is defined as non-specific control, and control other than non-specific control, including control for progressing a game based on game operations by the player, is defined as specific control.

Specifically, the specific control includes all the control by the main process (FIG. 9) that is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Note that in the present embodiment, the recognition process (step S111), the data output process (step S112), and the setting value update signal output process (step S119) in the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are Not executed. Also in this embodiment, timer interrupt processing is periodically executed by interrupting the processing of steps S113 to S116 in the main processing (FIG. 9). All of the processes other than the management process to be described later are included in the specific control. Part of management processing is also included in specific control.

FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how programs and data are set in the main-side ROM 64. As shown in FIG. In correspondence with the fact that the control executed by the main side CPU 63 is classified into specific control and non-specific control, as shown in FIG. The addresses of the areas in which the data, programs for non-specific control, and data for non-specific control are stored are clearly distinguished.

Specifically, specific control programs are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses within the range of addresses X(1) to X(k+2). Further, addresses X(k+3) to X(k+5) consecutive to addresses X(1) to X(k+2) are addresses of unused areas in which data is not stored. Specific control data are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses within the range from k+6) to X(m+2). Addresses X(m+3) to X(m+5) following addresses X(k+6) to X(m+2) are addresses of unused areas in which data is not stored. m+6) to X(n+2), programs for non-specific control are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses. Addresses X(n+3) to X(n+5) following addresses X(m+6) to X(n+2) are addresses of unused areas in which data is not stored. n+6) to X(p+2), data for non-specific control are collectively stored in each continuous address area. The relationship between programs and data and addresses as described above is set in both physical addresses in the main ROM 64 and logical addresses on the memory map recognized by the main CPU 63 .

As described above, the specific control program and specific control data, and the non-specific control program and non-specific control data, regardless of the execution order of the processes for executing the corresponding controls, Since they are stored in areas with different ranges of addresses, when checking only a specific control program and specific control data, for example, the addresses where these specific control programs and specific control data are stored can be used. It is sufficient to check only the area of the range. For example, when checking only the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control, the address where the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored. Only the area of coverage needs to be checked. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform work when checking programs and data by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control. In addition, along with this, it becomes possible to efficiently perform the work for correcting programs and data by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control.

No data is stored between the address range of the area in which the specific control program and specific control data are stored and the address range of the area in which the non-specific control program and non-specific control data are stored. By setting the address range of the unused area, it becomes easier to grasp the boundary between the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control in the checking work.

In each of the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control, programs and data are stored in areas of different ranges of addresses, regardless of the execution order of processes for executing the corresponding control. By doing so, it becomes possible to efficiently perform work when checking programs and data separately. In addition, since the address range of an unused area in which no data is stored is set between the address range of the area in which the program is stored and the address range of the area in which the data is stored, the program This makes it easier to grasp the boundary between the address range and the address range of the data during checking work.

FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how each area in the main RAM 65 is set. In correspondence with the fact that the control executed by the main side CPU 63 is classified into specific control and non-specific control, as shown in FIG. The address range of the stack area 222 for non-specific control and the address range of the work area 223 for non-specific control and the address range of the stack area 224 for non-specific control are clearly distinguished.

Specifically, an area of consecutive addresses within the range of addresses Y(1) to Y(r+2) is set as a work area 221 for specific control. Addresses Y(r+3) to Y(r+5) following addresses Y(1) to Y(r+2) are addresses of unused areas. ) is set as a stack area 222 for specific control. Addresses Y(s+3) to Y(s+5) following addresses Y(r+6) to Y(s+2) are addresses of unused areas. ) is set as a work area 223 for non-specific control. Addresses Y(t+3) to Y(t+5) following addresses Y(s+6) to Y(t+2) are addresses of unused areas. ) is set as a stack area 224 for non-specific control. The relationship between each area and address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main RAM 65 and the logical address on the memory map recognized by the main CPU 63 .

Since the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are separately set as described above, when the main CPU 63 executes the specific control and when the non-specific control is executed, Therefore, different areas of the main RAM 65 are used when executing various calculations. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to cause an event in which necessary information in the main RAM 65 is erased in the other. Incidentally, when writing information to the work areas 221 and 223 and reading information from the work areas 221 and 223, the main CPU 63 executes a load command.

Since the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are set separately, the main CPU 63 can determine whether the main CPU 63 executes the specific control or the non-specific control. Different areas of the main RAM 65 are used when saving the information stored in the register of the side CPU 63 and when storing the information of the return address on the program. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, when saving the information stored in the register of the main side CPU 63 and when storing the information of the return address on the program, the other can be used. It is possible to make it difficult to cause an event such as the information to be deleted to be erased. Incidentally, when writing information to the stack areas 222 and 224, the main CPU 63 issues a push instruction, and when reading information from the stack areas 222 and 224, the main CPU 63 issues a pop instruction. When reading information from each of the stack areas 222 and 224, the information written later in the stack area 222 and 224 is read first.

Here, when the main CPU 63 executes a process corresponding to the specific control, the main CPU 63 can write information to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. Information can be read from the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. On the other hand, when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to specific control, the main CPU 63 can read information from the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. , the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control cannot be written. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the process corresponding to the non-specific control from being erroneously deleted while the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed.

When the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, the main CPU 63 can write information to the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. In addition, information can be read from the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. On the other hand, when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, although the main CPU 63 can read information from the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, Information cannot be written to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control from being erroneously deleted while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed.

Although backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, the backup power includes the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the non-specific control. and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. As a result, the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be stored in the pachinko machine 10 when the power is turned off. Even afterward, the memory is retained while the backup power is being supplied.

Next, timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As in the first embodiment, timer interrupt processing is performed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds) while steps S113 to S116 are being performed in the main processing (FIG. 9). The program corresponding to timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S3701 to S3718, the same processes as steps S301 to S318 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. Management processing is executed in step S3719 in the timer interrupt processing. When executing the management process, a subroutine program corresponding to the management process set in the specific control program is executed. is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the management process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing management processing. The processing of steps S3801 to S3805 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S3801). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S3802). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving the information of the flag register before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the information of the flag register in the state before the change after the call of the subroutine or the start of the subroutine can be saved. It becomes possible to save to the stack area 222 for specific control. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

After that, by reading out the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution processing set in the program for non-specific control, the management execution processing is started (step S3803). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S3802 is transferred to the main CPU 63 as "POP PSW" by the pop instruction. flag register (step S3804). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S3802 was executed. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S3805). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 71 is a flow chart showing management execution processing. Note that the processing of steps S3901 to S3915 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 by a load instruction (step S3901). The stack pointer is an area in which address information is set for the main CPU 63 to specify a storage area to which information is to be written by a push instruction in the stack areas 222 and 224 . Each time a push instruction is performed, the stack pointer information is updated to the address information of the storage area to be written in the next order, and each time a pop instruction is performed, the stack pointer information is updated to the previous order to be written is updated to the information of the address of the storage area. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, and each time the information to be stored is added. Then, the storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Therefore, in step S3901, the information of the last address in stack area 224 for non-specific control is set in the stack pointer. The fact that the information is stored from the storage area of the last address to the storage area of the first address in this way is the same for the stack area 222 for specific control.

Incidentally, in both the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, if a push instruction is additionally executed even though information is set in all storage areas, All areas of the main side RAM 65 are cleared to "0" assuming that an abnormality has occurred in the storage process. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding despite the occurrence of an abnormality in the memory processing.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3902). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3903). Also, as "LD (_DEBUF), DE", the information in the DE register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3904). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3905). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3906). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3907).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the already-described flag registers. In this case, in steps S3902 to S3907, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the corresponding buffer in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The information amount of each of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is 2 bytes.

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step S3908) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control prior to the execution of the check process (step S3908), the information of these registers used for specific control can be transferred to the non-specific control. can be evacuated before is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten during the non-specific control, the information saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control is returned to these registers when the non-specific control is terminated. can be returned to the state corresponding to the specific control before the non-specific control is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the WA to be used in the check process, which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control By selectively saving the information of the registers, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the non-specific control work area 223, the register information is saved in the non-specific control work area 223. It is possible to suppress the capacity to be secured in order to Therefore, it is possible to save the above register information while ensuring a large capacity of the non-specific control work area 223 that can be used for the check process. Of course, of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register support non-specific control. The information that is set before the start of the process to be performed is stored and held until the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907, check processing is executed (step S3908). When executing the check processing, a subroutine program corresponding to the check processing set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the execution process is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction. Then, when the check process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. Details of the check processing will be described later.

After executing the check process, Y(r+α) is set in the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 as a fixed address when returning to the specific control by a load instruction as "LD SP, Y(r+α)" (step S3909). ). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

The amount of information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control is always constant immediately before the subroutine of the management execution process is executed in step S3803 of the management process (FIG. 70). The information of the stack pointer of the side CPU 63 (that is, the value of the stack pointer) is constant. In this case, the information stored in the specific control stack area 222 includes, for example, information on the return address of the management process (FIG. 70) after the management execution process (FIG. 71) ends, and the management process ( 70) is completed, the information of the return address of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) can be mentioned. The constant information of the stack pointer is Y(r+α). Therefore, when the check process, which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the fixed information Y(r+α) is set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63. This makes it possible to restore the information of the stack pointer to the information immediately before the process corresponding to non-specific control is started. By setting the fixed information in the stack pointer in this way, the information of the stack pointer is restored to the information immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, so that the processing corresponding to the non-specific control It becomes unnecessary to save the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control to the main side RAM 65 before starting the control. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and eliminate the need to secure an area for saving in the main RAM 65 .

Thereafter, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3910). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3911). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3912). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3913). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3914). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3915). By executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

Information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed is not saved in the main RAM 65 when the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted. . This eliminates the need to secure a storage area for saving the above information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control.

Further, information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed will be the information that the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed after returning to the process corresponding to the specific control. This information is not used when restarting. In other words, the information necessary for a plurality of times of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control executed with the processing corresponding to the specific control in between is stored in the work area 223 for the non-specific control or the stack area for the non-specific control. 224 and not stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 . Therefore, even if the information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main side CPU 63 is not saved in the main side RAM 65 when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. no problem with

Next, the check processing executed by calling the subroutine program in step S3908 will be described. In the check process, a process for collecting game history information, a process for deriving the management result of the game history, and a process for notifying the management result are executed. That is, the processing for collecting game history information, the processing for deriving the management result of the game history, and the processing for notifying the management result are executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Before explaining the check process, the contents of various areas 231 to 234 of the non-specific control work area 223 used to manage the game history will be explained. FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas 231 to 234 of the work area 223 for non-specific control used for managing game histories.

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a normal counter area 231 , an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 , and a high-frequency support mode counter area 233 . Each of these areas 231 to 233 includes general winning counters 231a, 232a, 233a, special electric winning counters 231b, 232b, 233b, first operation counters 231c, 232c, 233c, second operation counters 231d, 232d, 233d, and Out counters 231e, 232e, and 233e are provided. The general winning counters 231a, 232a, 233a are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The special electric prize-winning counters 231b, 232b, and 233b are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the special electric prize-winning device 32 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The first operation counters 231c, 232c, 233c are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the first operation opening 33 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The second operation counters 231d, 232d, and 233d are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The out counters 231e, 232e, 233e are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the out port 24a from a predetermined measurement start timing.

Each of the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 is in a state in which the front door frame 14 is in a closed state and neither in the open/close execution mode nor in the high-frequency support mode. It is used to count the number of game balls entered in 31-34. Each of the counters 232a to 232e of the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 is in the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the opening/closing execution mode is executed. It is used to count the number of game balls thrown. Each of the counters 233a to 233e in the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 is the target ball entry portion 24a, 31 to 34 when the front door frame 14 is closed and the high-frequency support mode is set. It is used to count the number of game balls entered in the .

The reason why the state in which the front door frame 14 is open is not subject to measurement is that when the front door frame 14 is opened, a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 by maintenance. This is to exclude the number of balls entered in the case where the number of balls is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the open state may be measured in the same manner as the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state.

In addition to the normal counter area 231 , open/close execution mode counter area 232 , and high-frequency support mode counter area 233 , the non-specific control work area 223 includes a calculation result storage area 234 . The calculation result storage area 234 is an area for storing information on the game history management results calculated using the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency support mode counter area 233. . The information of the management result of the game history stored in the calculation result storage area 234 is stored and held until the newly calculated information of the management result of the game history is overwritten by the newly calculated information.

FIG. 73 is a flow chart showing the check processing executed by calling the subroutine program in step S3908. Note that the processing of steps S4001 to S4008 in the check processing, including subroutine processing, is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. When executing a subroutine process, the return address information after execution of the subroutine process is written in the storage area corresponding to the current stack pointer value of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224. At the same time, the value of the stack pointer is updated to the information of the address of the next memory area to be stored. Further, when the processing of the subroutine is completed, the return address information is read from the storage area corresponding to the previous value with respect to the current stack pointer value of the main side CPU 63, and the return address information is corresponded. While returning to the program, the value of the stack pointer is updated to the information of the address of the storage area from which the information of the return address was read.

In the check process, if the front door frame 14 is open (step S4001: YES), the normal ball entry management process (step S4004), the ball entry management process during the opening/closing execution mode (step S4005), and the high frequency Result calculation processing (step S4007) and display processing (step S4008), which will be described later, are executed without executing any of the incoming ball management processing (step S4006) during the support mode. Since the game area PA is formed by the space partitioned in the front and rear by the back surface of the window panel 52 provided on the front door frame 14 and the front surface of the game board 24, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state, Even if the game area PA is opened forward and a game ball is shot toward the game area PA in this situation, the game ball cannot flow down the game area PA normally. In addition, when a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 while the front door frame 14 is in an open state, the game hall administrator may This is the case where the front door frame 14 is in an open state and a game ball enters due to maintenance or the like. Since such a game ball entry is not a game ball entry in a regular game execution situation, there is no need to manage such a game ball entry. Therefore, in the check process, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state as described above, none of the processes in steps S4004 to S4006 are executed.

If the front door frame 14 is closed and neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is set (steps S4001 to S4003: NO), normal ball entry management processing is executed (step S4004). If the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the opening/closing execution mode is set (step S4001: NO, step S4002: YES), ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode is executed (step S4005). If the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the high frequency support mode is set (step S4001: NO, step S4003: YES), ball entry management processing during the high frequency support mode is executed (step S4006).

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing normal ball entry management processing in step S4004.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a (step S4101: YES), that is, the signal received from the first winning hole detection sensor 42a switches from the LOW level to the HI level. If it is confirmed that it has changed, if it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a (step S4103: YES), that is, the signal received from the second winning opening detection sensor 43a When it is confirmed that is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, or when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the third winning hole detection sensor 44a (step S4105: YES), that is, the third winning hole When it is confirmed that the signal received from the detection sensor 44a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level, 1 is added to the value of the normal winning counter 231a (steps S4102, S4104, S4106).

In the opening/closing execution mode entry ball management process, as processing corresponding to steps S4102, S4104, and S4106, 1 is added to the value of the general winning counter 232a for the opening/closing execution mode, and entry in the high-frequency support mode is performed. If it is ball management processing, 1 is added to the value of the general winning counter 233a for the high-frequency support mode as processing corresponding to steps S4102, S4104 and S4106. Also, in the ball entry detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as a process corresponding to specific control, the detection results of the first to third winning opening detection sensors 42a to 44a are monitored. When it is determined that one game ball is detected by any one of the first to third winning opening detection sensors 42a to 44a, processing for paying out game balls of the number corresponding to the general winning opening 31 to run.

If it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a (step S4107: YES), that is, it has been confirmed that the signal received from the special electric detection sensor 45a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. In this case, 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 231b for normal use (step S4108).

In the case of ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 232b for the opening/closing execution mode as processing corresponding to step S4108, and in the case of ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode, As processing corresponding to step S4108, 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 233b for the high frequency support mode. Also, in the entering ball detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as a process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is monitored, and the special electric detection sensor 45a detects one ball. When it is determined that the game balls are detected, a process for putting out the game balls of the number corresponding to the special electric prize winning device 32 is executed and a process for specifying the timing for ending the round game is executed.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the first working opening detection sensor 46a (step S4109: YES), that is, the signal received from the first working opening detection sensor 46a is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. When it is confirmed that it has been changed, the value of the first operation counter 231c for normal use is incremented by 1 (step S4110).

If the entry management process is in the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 232c for the opening/closing execution mode as a process corresponding to step S4110, and if the entry management process is in the high-frequency support mode, For example, as processing corresponding to step S4110, 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 233c for the high frequency support mode. Also, in the ball entry detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as a process corresponding to specific control, the detection result of the first working opening detection sensor 46a is monitored. When it is determined that one game ball has been detected at 46a, a process is executed so that the number of game balls corresponding to the first operation opening 33 are paid out, and reservation information for a special figure is acquired. Execute processing to identify the trigger.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a (step S4111: YES), that is, the signal received from the second operation opening detection sensor 47a is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. When it is confirmed that it has been changed, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use (step S4112).

If the entry management process is in the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 232d for the opening/closing execution mode as a process corresponding to step S4112, and if the entry management process is in the high-frequency support mode, For example, as processing corresponding to step S4112, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 233d for the high frequency support mode. Also, in the ball entry detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as the process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the second working opening detection sensor 47a is monitored. When it is determined that one game ball has been detected at 47a, a process is executed so that the number of game balls corresponding to the second operation opening 34 are paid out, and reservation information for a special figure is acquired. Execute processing to identify the trigger.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a (step S4113: YES), that is, it is determined that the signal received from the outlet detection sensor 48a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If confirmed, the value of the out counter 231e for normal use is incremented by 1 (step S4114).

If the incoming ball management process is in the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the out counter 232e for the opening/closing execution mode as a process corresponding to step S4114, and if the incoming ball management process is in the high frequency support mode, step S4114 is performed. As a process corresponding to S4114, 1 is added to the value of the out counter 233e for the high frequency support mode. Further, in the entering ball detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as the process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is not monitored.

By executing the processing of steps S4004 to S4006 as described above, the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 31 is measured using the general winning counters 231a, 232a, and 233a, and the special electric winning device 32 The number of game balls entering the game ball is measured using special electric winning counters 231b, 232b, 233b, and the number of game balls entering the first operation opening 33 is measured using the first operation counters 231c, 232c, 233c. The number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 is measured using second operation counters 231d, 232d, and 233d, and the number of game balls entering the out opening 24a is counted by the out counter 231e, 232e and 233e. As a result, the main side CPU 63 can grasp the ball entry history to each of the ball entry portions 24a, 31-34. In addition, since the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are separately provided, a situation in which neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is used. , the main side CPU 63 can grasp the ball entry history to each of the ball entry sections 24a, 31 to 34 by distinguishing between the opening/closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode.

Returning to the description of the check processing (FIG. 73), if the determination in step S4001 is affirmative, the processing in step S4004 is executed, the processing in step S4005 is executed, or the processing in step S4006 is executed, step Result calculation processing is executed in S4007, and display processing is executed in step S4008.

FIG. 75 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing in step S4007.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S4201). The management start flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the game history collection for calculating the management result of the game history should be executed. In this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started), the game discharged from the game area PA Until the total number of balls reaches or exceeds the number corresponding to the management start reference value, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is not executed to collect the game history for calculating the management result of the game history. is equal to or greater than the number corresponding to the management start reference value, game history collection is executed for calculating the management result of the game history. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. On the other hand, until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the game for calculating the management result of the game history is performed. By disabling the execution of history collection, it is possible to prevent collection of the game history for calculating the game history management result, such as the ball entry result at the time of the operation check as described above. Become.

Here, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started), the value of the management start flag is "0". It has become. In this case, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 is also "0". On the other hand, in a situation where the value of the management start flag is "1", the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and then in a situation in which backup power is supplied to the main side RAM 65, the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is supplied. is started, the value of the management start flag remains "1". In this case, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 is maintained in the state before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. With the above configuration, when the value of the management start flag is "0", the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, And the values of the respective counters 233a to 233e in the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are also "0".

Incidentally, when the main-side RAM 65 is cleared at step S105 or step S117 in the main process (FIG. 9), the objects to be cleared are the work area 221 for specific control and the stack for specific control. The area 222, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are excluded from the clear processing targets. As a result, the manager of the game hall cannot intentionally clear the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0".

In addition, the main CPU 63 confirms whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) to be described later. is confirmed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be cleared to "0". This makes it possible to initialize the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control when an abnormality occurs. In addition, when an abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control in this configuration, the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" without clearing the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0". However, when an abnormality occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" without clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0". good too. Further, even if an abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the calculation result storage area 234 may be configured to be excluded from being cleared to "0".

If a negative determination is made in step S4201, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency support mode counter area 233 The total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the counters 233a to 233e (step S4202). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than the management start reference value of "300" (step S4203).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4203, the management start flag of the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S4204). Also, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are all cleared to "0". (Step S4205). As a result, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is the management start reference value. All the game history information collected until the number corresponding to or more is reached is erased. Therefore, until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, game history collection for calculating the game history management result is performed. can be prevented from executing.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4201, the total number is calculated as in step S4202 (step S4206). That is, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are The total number is calculated by totaling all. Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is equal to or greater than "6000", which is the calculation reference number (step S4207).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4207, various parameters are calculated (step S4208). Specifically, the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are set to K61 to K65, the values of the various counters 232a to 232e in the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 are set to K71 to K75, and the values of the counters 232a to 232e are set to K71 to K75. The following 61st to 68th parameters are calculated when the values of the various counters 233a to 233e in the counter area 233 are K81 to K85.
61st parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (“K61+K71+K81”דNumber of prize balls for winning in general prize winning port 31”+“K62+K72+K82”דNumber of prize balls for winning in special electric prize winning device 32”+“K63+K73+K83” ”דNumber of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33”+“K64+K74+K84”דNumber of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34”)/Total number of game balls discharged from game area PA ( K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 + K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75 + K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) ratio 62nd parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during normal operation (K61 x "Number of prize balls for winning in general winning gate 31" + K62 x "Number of prize balls for winning in special electric winning device 32 ” + K63 × "number of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33" + K64 × "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA in normal time (K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 ) Ratio 63rd parameter: Total number of game balls paid out in open/close execution mode (K71 x “Number of prize balls for winning in general winning port 31” + K72 x “Number of prize balls for winning in special electric prize winning device 32”) + K73 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + K74 x "number of winning balls for winning to second operating port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA in open/close execution mode Ratio of number (K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75) 64th parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during high-frequency support mode (K81 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K82 x "for winning to special electric winning device 32 Number of prize balls" + K83 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the first operation port 33" + K84 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the second operation port 34") / Discharged from the game area PA in the high frequency support mode Percentage of the total number of game balls (K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) 65th parameter: Total number of game balls entering the general winning hole 31 (K61 + K71 + K81) / Total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 + K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75 + K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) ratio 66th parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls entering the first operating port 33 (K63+K73+K83) / the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K61+K62+K63+K64+K65+K71+K72+K73+K74+K75+K81+K82+K83+K84+K85) 67th parameter: (K 62 + K72 + K82" x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + "K64 + K74 + K84" x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation opening 34") / total number of game balls paid out ("K61 + K71 + K81" x "general winning opening 31" + "K62 + K72 + K82" x "Number of prize balls for winning to Tokuden prize device 32" + "K63 + K73 + K83" x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33" + "K64 + K74 + K84" x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") ratio 68th parameter: "K62 + K72 + K82" x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" / total number of game balls paid out ("K61 + K71 + K81" x "Number of prize balls for winning to general prize opening 31" + "K62 + K72 + K82" x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + "K63 + K73 + K83" x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33"" + "K64 + K74 + K84" × "the number of winning balls to the winning to the second operation opening 34") After that, the calculation result storage area 234 is overwritten with the 61st to 68th parameters calculated in step S4208 (step S4209) . In this case, the 61st to 68th parameters of the calculation result of the previous processing that have already been stored in the calculation result storage area 234 are deleted. Since backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, if the backup power is supplied, the pachinko machine 10 Information of the 61st to 68th parameters calculated before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is stored in the calculation result storage area 234 even immediately after the supply of the operating power is started.

After that, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are all cleared to "0". (Step S4210). As a result, it is possible to once erase the game history information at the moment when the 61st to 68th parameters are calculated.

It should be noted that immediately after the management start flag is set to "1", when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is equal to or greater than the value obtained by subtracting the management start reference value from the calculation reference number, steps S4208 to The processing of step S4210 may be executed, and then the processing of steps S4208 to S4210 may be executed when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the calculation reference number.

FIG. 76 is a flow chart showing display processing in step S4008 in the check processing (FIG. 73).

First, the value of the update timing counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is subtracted by 1 (step S4301). The update timing counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the timing for updating the display contents of the management result of the game history on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The main CPU 63 notifies the calculation results of the 61st to 68th parameters by controlling the display of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. In this case, information corresponding to the type of parameter to be notified is displayed on the first notification display device 69a. Further, of the value obtained by multiplying the parameter to be notified by 100, the number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed for the third notification display. Displayed on device 69c. In the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the displays corresponding to the calculation results of the 61st to 68th parameters are sequentially switched in accordance with a predetermined order, and are displayed in the last order. After the calculation result of the 68th parameter is displayed, the calculation result of the 61st parameter, which is the first display target, is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 10 seconds.

Here, the calculation cycle of the 61st to 68th parameters in the main CPU 63 is 60 minutes at the shortest. On the other hand, the number of the 61st to 68th parameters is 8, and the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 10 seconds. Therefore, the 61st to 68th parameters calculated by the main CPU 63 are displayed on the first to third display devices 69a to 69c at least once.

When the processing of step S4301 is executed, the display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are updated by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0". It is determined whether or not it is time to do so (step S4302). When an affirmative determination is made in step S4302, 1 is added to the value of the display object counter provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step S4303). When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "7" (step S4304: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step S4305).

The display target counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the types of parameters to be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the 61st to 68th parameters and the possible values of the display object counters "0" to "7". For example, when the value of the display object counter is "0", the 61st parameter, which is the first display object, becomes the display object of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the value of the display object counter is "7". , the 68th parameter, which is the last display object, becomes the display object of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

When a negative determination is made in step S4304, or when the process of step S4305 is executed, the first notification display device 69a is displayed so as to display information corresponding to the type of parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed. control (step S4306). Further, a parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the calculation result storage area 234, the read parameter is multiplied by 100, and a number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, A number corresponding to the ones place is displayed on the third notification display device 69c (step S4307).

Here, a display IC is provided corresponding to each of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. In step S4306, the main CPU 63 outputs display data to the display IC corresponding to the first notification display device 69a, and in step S4307, the main CPU 63 outputs the display data to the display IC corresponding to the second notification display device 69b and the third notification. Display data is output to each of the display ICs corresponding to the display device 69c. These display ICs can store display data when operating power is supplied, and display contents corresponding to the stored display data are continuously displayed on the corresponding notification display devices 69a to 69c. display. By changing the display data by the main side CPU 63, the display of the notification display devices 69a to 69c is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. As a result, even after the management execution process (FIG. 71), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, it is set in the execution status of the process corresponding to the non-specific control The display corresponding to the display data is continued on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

Thereafter, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set as a value corresponding to the next update timing in the update timing counter of the work area 223 for non-specific control (step S4308).

By executing the display processing as described above, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. be done. The display of the management result of the game history is performed regardless of whether or not the game is continued. This is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. Thus, by executing the display control of the first to third information display devices 69a to 69c regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third information display devices 69a 69c can be simplified.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The main RAM 65 is provided with a work area 221 for specific control, a stack area 222 for specific control, and a work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control. The work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are used when processing corresponding to specific control is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. In addition, the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. In this case, the information can be read, but the information cannot be stored. In addition, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control can store and read information when processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by the main CPU 63. On the other hand, when the processing corresponding to the specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, although the information can be read, the information cannot be stored. As a result, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for processing corresponding to the specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area for non-specific control 224 can be treated as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control. Therefore, it is possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the main RAM 65 between the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the information used in one of the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control from being erased when the other processing is executed.

The processing corresponding to specific control includes processing for controlling the progress of the game, and the processing corresponding to non-specific control includes processing for managing game history. As described above, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for processing corresponding to specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 222 for non-specific control The stack area 224 of is treated as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control. As a result, information used in processing for managing the game history, such as the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode, and the information used in the processing for managing the game history, when the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the counter area 233 and the calculation result storage area 234 from being rewritten.

The main RAM 65 is provided with a normal counter area 231 in which information for managing the game history is stored, an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, a high frequency support mode counter area 233, and a calculation result storage area 234. This allows the main CPU 63 to complete the processing for managing the game history. In addition, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the information on the game history and the information on various parameters calculated using the information on the game history.

When the situation in which the process corresponding to the specific control is executed changes to the situation in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, various Information in the register is saved in the main RAM 65 . As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the various registers of the main CPU 63 from being rewritten when the process corresponding to the specific control is executed. Become. Further, when or after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is ended, the information saved in the main side RAM 65 is restored to various registers of the main side CPU 63 . As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends, it is possible to execute the process corresponding to the specific control from the state of various registers of the main CPU 63 before executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Become.

When the situation in which the process corresponding to the specific control is executed changes to the situation in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the situation in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, various registers of the main CPU 63 Information of some of the registers is saved in the main RAM 65 . This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity required for saving the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 in the main RAM 65 .

When the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed becomes the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, various registers of the main CPU 63 Among them, the information of the register to be stored in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is saved in the main side RAM 65 . As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the process corresponding to the specific control can be resumed from the state of the register of the main CPU 63 before the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. , it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for saving the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 in the main RAM 65 .

When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in the process corresponding to the specific control, and the WA register, BC register, Each information of the DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, each information stored in the various registers of the main CPU 63 can be saved at a suitable timing, and the process for saving the information can correspond to the specific control and the non-specific control. It is possible to distribute and execute the processing.

The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. In this case, the information in the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in the process corresponding to the specific control before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. As a result, it is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before it changes after the call of the subroutine corresponding to the non-specific control or the start of the subroutine in the stack area 222 for specific control.

By saving the information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it to the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the non-specific It is possible to keep the capacity of the stack area 224 for specific control small. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. All subsequent readout order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

Stack pointer of main CPU 63 is fixed information, and the information of the stack pointer is not saved in the main RAM 65 at the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, since it is not necessary to secure a capacity for saving stack pointer information in the main RAM 65, the storage capacity of the main RAM 65 can be reduced accordingly. In addition, even in a configuration in which the information of the stack pointer is not saved in this way, when the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed changes to the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the process corresponding to the non-specific control Since the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 becomes fixed information when the corresponding process is to be executed, the process corresponding to the non-specific control can be performed without saving the information of the stack pointer as described above. When finished, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control was started.

Although the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the process corresponding to the specific control when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, it is not limited to this. Instead, the information in the flag register may be saved in the main RAM 65 in the process corresponding to non-specific control. In addition, after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the return of the information to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is performed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, but it is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which information is returned to the flag register in processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Also, after the information in the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main CPU 63 has started the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, the main Although the information is saved in the side RAM 65, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information in these registers may be saved in the main side RAM 65 in processing corresponding to specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the return of the information to each register is performed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, but it is not limited to this, and each of the above A configuration may be adopted in which the information is returned to the register in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is finished.

<Sixteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 77 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S4401 to S4405 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S4401). This prevents the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which corresponds to the specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of the management execution processing (described later), which corresponds to the non-specific control. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "LD (_PSWBUF), PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the PSW buffer set in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction (step S4402). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register in the state before the subroutine is called or changed after the subroutine is started. Information can be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S4403). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push instruction. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of management execution processing, it is saved to the PSW buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S4402 by a load instruction as "LD PSW, (_PSWBUF)". The information in the flag register is returned to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 (step S4404). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S4402 was executed last time. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S4405). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 immediately before switching from specific control to non-specific control is saved in the work area 221 for specific control, not in the stack area 222 for specific control. This makes it possible to save the information of the flag register while suppressing the capacity of the stack area 222 for specific control.

Although the PSW buffer in the work area 221 for specific control is reserved as a dedicated area, it is not limited to this, and may be configured as a shared area in which other information can also be written. That is, in a situation where management processing is not executed, there is no need to save the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which a dual-use area that is also used as a PSW buffer is used when executing arithmetic processing. In this case, since the shared area is certainly used to save the information in the flag register when executing the management process, the information other than the information in the flag register can be It is necessary to have a configuration in which unnecessary information is written in the shared area.

<Seventeenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of the management execution process. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 78 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S4501 to S4515 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address in (step S4501).

After that, as "PUSH WA", the information of the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction (step S4502). In this case, the information in the WA register is saved in a storage area corresponding to the fixed address set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in step S4501. Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH BC", the information of the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4503). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH DE", the information of the DE register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4504). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4505). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH IX", the information of the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4506). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH IY", the information of the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction (step S4507). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After executing the processing of steps S4502 to S4507, check processing is executed (step S4508). When executing the check process, a subroutine program corresponding to the check process set in the non-specific control program is executed. When executing the program of the subroutine, information for specifying the return address of the management execution process after the execution of the check process is pushed by the push instruction to the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Write to the storage area corresponding to the information. Then, when the check process is completed, the information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as in step S3909 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(r+α)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address in (step S4509). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP IY", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by the pop instruction. The IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4510). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the memory area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP IX", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by the pop instruction. The IX register of the main side CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4511). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the memory area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP HL", the information saved by the pop instruction to the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. The HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4512). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the memory area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP DE", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is saved by the pop instruction. The DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4513). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP BC", the information saved by the pop instruction to the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. The BC register of the main side CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4514). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the memory area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP WA", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is saved by the pop instruction. The WA register of the main side CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4515). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

By executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S4502 to S4507, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step S4508) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the non-specific control stack area 224 prior to the execution of the check processing (step S4508), the information of these registers used for specific control can be transferred to the non-specific control. can be evacuated before is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten during the non-specific control, the information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is returned to these registers when the non-specific control is terminated, so that the state of these registers can be changed. can be returned to the state corresponding to the specific control before the non-specific control is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the WA to be used in the check process, which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control By selectively saving the information of the registers, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the non-specific control stack area 224, the register information is saved in the non-specific control stack area 224. It is possible to suppress the capacity to be secured in order to Therefore, it is possible to save the above register information while securing a large capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control that can be used in the check process.

<Eighteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of the management execution process. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 79 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S4601 to S4605 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address in (step S4601).

After that, as "LD (_ALLBUF), ALL", the information of all the registers of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the ALL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S4602). As a result, all The information of the registers is collectively saved in the ALL buffer of the work area 223 for non-specific control. By saving all the registers of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control work area 223 in this way, there is no need to selectively save the information of the registers of the main CPU 63 .

Here, the registers to be saved include the flag register. The flag register information is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S3802 of the management process (FIG. 70), but in step S4602 the flag register information is saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control. be done. This eliminates the need to selectively save the information in the registers of the main CPU 63, including the information in the flag registers. In addition, even if the information of the flag register is redundantly saved in this way, after the end of the management execution process, the special control stack area 222 is transferred from the special control stack area 222 to the main CPU 63 in step S3804 of the management process (FIG. 70). Therefore, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be restored to the state immediately before the management execution process is executed. becomes.

Thereafter, check processing is executed (step S4603). When executing the check process, a subroutine program corresponding to the check process set in the non-specific control program is executed. When executing the program of the subroutine, information for specifying the return address of the management execution process after the execution of the check process is pushed by the push instruction to the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Write to the storage area corresponding to the information. Then, when the check process is completed, the information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as in step S3909 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(r+α)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address in (step S4604). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD ALL, (_ALLBUF)", the information saved in the ALL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 is overwritten in the corresponding registers of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S4605). This makes it possible to restore the information in all the registers of the main CPU 63 to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

According to the above configuration, the information in the register of the main CPU 63 is saved not in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, but in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Therefore, the capacity of H.224 can be kept small. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. All subsequent readout order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

Also, when saving the information of the registers of the main side CPU 63 to the work area 223 for non-specific control, the WA register, BC register, DE register, and HL register used in the check processing which is the processing corresponding to the non-specific control , IX and IY registers, as well as other registers, are collectively saved in the ALL buffer of the work area 223 for non-specific control. By saving all the registers of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control work area 223 in this way, there is no need to selectively save the information of the registers of the main CPU 63 .

It should be noted that the information of all the registers of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the process corresponding to the non-specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, but it is not limited to this. Instead, information in all registers may be saved in the main RAM 65 in processing corresponding to specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the information is returned to all the registers by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. information may be restored in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

<Nineteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of the management execution process. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 80 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S4701 to S4706 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

First, as "LD (_SPBUF), SP", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the SP buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by a load instruction (step S4701). As a result, the information of the stack pointer corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started is saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address in (step S4702).

After that, as "PUSH ALL", the information of all the registers of the main CPU 63 is transferred from the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 and the storage area. Save to a continuous storage area (step S4703). In this case, since the information of all the registers of the main CPU 63 cannot be stored in one storage area in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the current state of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control as described above The storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer and the storage area contiguous from the storage area are set as save destinations of the register information. Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written next to the storage area in which the last information is stored when the information of all the registers is saved.

After that, check processing is executed (step S4704). When executing the check process, a subroutine program corresponding to the check process set in the non-specific control program is executed. When executing the program of the subroutine, information for specifying the return address of the management execution process after the execution of the check process is pushed by the push instruction to the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Write to the storage area corresponding to the information. Then, when the check process is completed, the information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as "POP ALL", a storage area corresponding to the current stack pointer information of the main side CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 and information saved in a continuous storage area from the storage area by the pop instruction are overwritten in the corresponding registers of the main CPU 63 (step S4705). As a result, the information in all the registers of the main CPU 63 can be restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

Thereafter, as "LD SP, (_SPBUF)", the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the SP buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S4706). As a result, the information in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

According to the above configuration, when the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the WA register, BC register, DE Information of all registers including not only registers, HL registers, IX registers, and IY registers, but also other registers are collectively saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. By saving all the registers of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 in this way, there is no need to selectively save the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 .

Information of the stack pointer corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started is saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control. As a result, even if the information of the stack pointer corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started may fluctuate, the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the specific control starts. When returning to the corresponding process, it is possible to return the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

It should be noted that the information of all the registers of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the process corresponding to the non-specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, but it is not limited to this. Instead, information in all registers may be saved in the main RAM 65 in processing corresponding to specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the information is returned to all the registers by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. information may be restored in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

<Twentieth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing and management execution processing. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 81 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S4801 to S4811 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S4801). This prevents the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which corresponds to the specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of the management execution processing (described later), which corresponds to the non-specific control. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S4802). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of operation instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register in the state before the subroutine is called or changed after the subroutine is started. Information can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD WA, 0", the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4803). Also, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4804). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4805). Also, as "LD HL, 0", the HL register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4806). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4807). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4808).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S4803 to S4808, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register, which are some of these various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers, are Clear "0". These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step S4902) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to execution of management execution processing (step S4809), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, the states of these registers are changed to zero before processing corresponding to non-specific control is started. In addition, the state immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 can be obtained.

In addition, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started is This information is unnecessary for the processing corresponding to the specific control. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the processing corresponding to the specific control that is returned after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

After executing the processes of steps S4803 to S4808, the management execution process is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution process set in the non-specific control program (step S4809). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S4802 by the pop instruction is transferred to the main CPU 63 as "POP PSW". flag register (step S4810). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S4802 was executed last time. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S4811). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 82 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processes of steps S4901 to S4909 in the management execution process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction at the start of non-specific control. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address (step S4901).

After that, check processing is executed (step S4902). When executing the check processing, a subroutine program corresponding to the check processing set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the execution process is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction. Then, when the check process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as "LD WA, 0", the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4903). Also, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4904). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4905). Also, as "LD HL, 0", the HL register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4906). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4907). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4908).

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in the check processing (step S4902) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control as already described. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of these registers can be changed to the main state before returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the side CPU 63 is started.

In addition, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register before the processing corresponding to the specific control is started is the non-specific register after the processing corresponding to the specific control is finished. This information is unnecessary for processing corresponding to control. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the process corresponding to the non-specific control that is returned after the process corresponding to the specific control is completed.

After that, as in step S3909 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(r+α)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address in (step S4909). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

According to the above configuration, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started from the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, and IX register of the main side CPU 63 and the IY register are cleared to "0". This eliminates the need to save the information in each of these registers to the main RAM 65 . Therefore, there is no need to secure a capacity for saving each of these pieces of information.

Also, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control from the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 It is configured to be cleared to "0". As a result, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the state of each of these registers to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

The state where each register is cleared to "0" is the state when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for setting each of the above registers to a predetermined state when starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control. .

When starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the registers to be cleared to "0" are some of the various registers of the main side CPU 63 . As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for setting each register to a predetermined state when starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control.

In a configuration that clears the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register to "0" when starting processing corresponding to non-specific control and returning to processing corresponding to specific control, Other registers are not cleared to "0". This makes it possible to prevent the information necessary for the process corresponding to the specific control from being erased at the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control.

Information in registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register is not saved in the main RAM 65 at the start of processing corresponding to non-specific control. This eliminates the need to secure an area in the main RAM 65 for saving these pieces of information.

The information in the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register of the main CPU 63 before the processing corresponding to non-specific control is started is This is information that is not used in processing corresponding to specific control. As a result, even if each of the above registers is cleared to "0" when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to avoid affecting the processing.

Instead of clearing the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 at steps S4803 to S4808 in the management processing (FIG. 81), these The configuration may be such that the register is initialized. That is, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, each register of the main CPU 63 is once cleared to "0", and then the information of each register is set so as to be in the initial state. In steps S4803 to S4808, each register may be set so as to be in this initial state. In this case, in steps S4903 to S4908, each register is set so as to be in the above-described initial state. It is possible to restore the state immediately before the processing corresponding to the control is started.

Further, instead of clearing the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 at steps S4803 to S4808 in the management processing (FIG. 81), these A configuration in which "1" is set to all of the registers may be used. In this case, by setting "1" to all of the above registers in steps S4903 to S4908, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of each of these registers is set to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before the start of

In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the information of the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the processing corresponding to the specific control, but it is not limited to this. Instead, the information in the flag register may be saved in the main RAM 65 in the process corresponding to non-specific control. In addition, after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the return of the information to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is performed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, but it is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which information is returned to the flag register in processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Further, the processing corresponding to the specific control is performed before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started to clear the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register of the main CPU 63 to "0". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing for clearing these registers to "0" may be executed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control ends, the processing for clearing the above registers to "0" is performed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, but it is not limited to this, The process of clearing each register to "0" may be performed in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

Also, in the management processing (FIG. 81), the processing of "PUSH PSW" in step S4802 is executed before setting "0" to each register in steps S4803 to S4808. , after the "PUSH PSW" process in step S4802 sets "0" to each register in steps S4803 to S4808 and before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is read out in step S4809. It may be configured to be This makes it possible to save the information in the flag register after being changed by the load instructions in steps S4803 to S4808 to the stack area 222 for specific control.

<Twenty-first embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the configuration for collecting information on game history. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 83 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration in this embodiment.

The MPU 62 is provided with a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64 and a main RAM 65 as in the fifteenth embodiment. Moreover, unlike the fifteenth embodiment, the MPU 62 is electrically connected to a management RAM 241 . In other words, a management RAM 241 is provided separately from the main RAM 65 built into the MPU 62 , and the management RAM 241 is externally attached to the MPU 62 .

The main RAM 65 is provided with a work area 221 for specific control, a stack area 222 for specific control, a work area 223 for non-specific control, and a stack area 224 for non-specific control, as in the fifteenth embodiment. ing. Therefore, when the main CPU 63 uses the specific control program and specific control data in the main ROM 64 to execute processing corresponding to the specific control, the work area 221 for the specific control in the main RAM 65 and the When the stack area 222 for specific control is used and the main CPU 63 uses the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main ROM 64 to execute processing corresponding to non-specific control A work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control in the main RAM 65 are used.

The management RAM 241 is provided with a normal counter area 231 , an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 , a high-frequency support mode counter area 233 , and a calculation result storage area 234 . The contents of these areas 231 to 234 are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment. Also in this embodiment, management execution processing including check processing is executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control in the main CPU 63 . In the check process, game histories are collected by updating the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 in the same manner as in the fifteenth embodiment. The 61st to 68th parameters calculated using the collected game history are written in the calculation result storage area 234 . That is, since the management RAM 241 is used when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, the management RAM 241 is used as a work area for non-specific control.

Also, when collecting game histories and calculating the 61st to 68th parameters using the collected history information, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control of the main side RAM 65 are Appropriately used.

According to the above configuration, the normal counter area 231 , open/close execution mode counter area 232 , high frequency support mode counter area 233 and calculation result storage area 234 are provided in the management RAM 241 externally attached to the MPU 62 . As a result, it is possible to store the collected game history information without increasing the required storage capacity in the work area 223 for non-specific control in the main RAM 65, and to use the game history. It is possible to store the calculated 61st to 68th parameters. In addition, it is possible to increase the storage capacity for storing game history information while using the general-purpose MPU 62 .

The work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control of the main side RAM 65 are appropriately used when game history is collected and the collected history information is used to calculate the 61st to 68th parameters. be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing speed from being extremely lowered when executing the processing related to the history information.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the management RAM 241 is provided with the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high-frequency support mode counter area 233, and the calculation result storage area 234, the first embodiment A configuration may be adopted in which a storage area corresponding to the history memory 117 in the form or the like is set. In this case, it is necessary to increase the storage capacity required to store the history information. Therefore, it is possible to flexibly cope with an increase in storage capacity.

<Twenty-Second Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 84 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5001 to S5019 in the main processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a specific control program and specific control data.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S5001). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S5002).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S5003), and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is being turned ON using the setting key (step S5004). 13 is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state (step S5005), and it is determined whether or not the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S5006).

In this embodiment, a front door open sensor 95 for detecting whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 95 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door open sensor 95 transmits a close detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. , the front door open sensor 95 transmits an open detection signal to the main CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the front door open sensor 95 , and when receiving the open detection signal from the front door open sensor 95 . Identify that the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

In addition, in this embodiment, a main body open sensor 96 for detecting whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 96 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body open sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state with respect to the outer frame 11, In some cases, the body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the main side CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 determines that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the main body open sensor 96, and determines that the main CPU 63 is in the closed state when receiving the open detection signal from the main body open sensor 96. Identify that the main body 12 is in the open state.

If the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S5003: YES) and a negative determination is made in any one of steps S5004 to S5006, clear processing at non-setting update is executed (step S5007). . In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, except for the area (specifically the setting value counter) where the information of the setting value indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the specific control The work area 221 for the work area 221 is cleared to "0", and the area cleared to "0" is initialized. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized.

In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while the reset button 68c is pressed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". It becomes possible to do so.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S5003: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S5008). A power failure flag is provided in the work area 221 for specific control. is set to "1". If the power failure flag is set to "1", it is determined whether or not the checksum calculation result matches the checksum saved when the power was shut off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined (step S5009). . When the clear processing at the time of non-setting update is executed in step S5007, or when the affirmative determination is made in step S5009, the pachinko machine 10 is set by confirming the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control. It is determined whether the value is normal (step S5010). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps S5008 to S5010, operation prohibition processing is executed. In the operation prohibition process, after executing an error notification process for notifying the hall manager or the like of the occurrence of an error (step S5011), an infinite loop is formed. The operation prohibition process is canceled by executing a clear process (step S5018) at the time of setting update, which will be described later.

If affirmative determinations are made in all of steps S5008 to S5010, power-on setting processing is executed (step S5012). In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the work area 221 for specific control such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 .

Although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited at the stage when the main processing is started. The state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt processing is prohibited is canceled at the timing before the processing of step S5012 is completed and the processing of step S5013 is executed, and execution of the timer interrupt processing is permitted. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the power-on setting process of step S5012 is completed, and the timer interrupt process is not executed until the stage before the process of step S5013 is started. Therefore, the main CPU 63 does not start the process for advancing the game until the relevant situation is reached.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S5013 to S5016 is performed. In other words, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, there is a residual time between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt processing, but the remaining processing of steps S5013 to S5016 is repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S5013 to S5016 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S5013 to S5016, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

On the other hand, if the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S5003: YES) and all of steps S5004 to S5006 are affirmative, processing for updating the set values is executed. Specifically, first, copy processing of the setting value is executed (step S5017). In the copy process, the information of the set value counter used for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the setting update clearing process (step S5018) executed after this, the current setting before the setting value update clearing process is executed. It is possible to grasp the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 (that is, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped).

After that, clear processing at the time of setting update is executed (step S5018). In the clearing process at the time of setting update, the work area 221 for specific control is set to "0 ' is cleared, and the initial setting is performed for the area cleared to '0'. As a result, the game cycle is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the normal electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. A situation arises. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the area cleared to "0" is initialized. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the set value counter used to specify the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is cleared to "0". In addition, in the clearing process at the time of updating the settings, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized.

On the other hand, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the area indicating whether the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is not cleared to "0". can be maintained in the mode before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, since the copy area is not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of setting update, it is possible to specify the set value that was set before the execution of the clear processing at the time of setting update.

In the clear processing at the time of setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". Thereby, even if the setting value update process capable of changing the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". It becomes possible to do so.

Then, after executing the set value update process in step S5019, the process proceeds to step S5012. The set value update process will be described below. FIG. 85 is a flow chart showing setting value update processing. The processes of steps S5101 to S5114 in the set value update process are executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, a set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S5101). The setting value counter is a counter for specifying which setting value the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is by the main side CPU 63 . By setting "1" to the set value counter, the set value becomes "set 1" regardless of the set value up to that point when the set value update process is executed.

After that, the setting value display start process is executed (step S5102). In the setting value display start process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number "1" corresponding to "setting 1" is displayed. The manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by confirming the third notification display device 69c when changing the setting value.

After that, it is determined whether or not one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a (step S5103). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal received from the outlet detection sensor 48a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S5103, it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S5104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S5104, the process returns to step S5103, and it is determined whether or not one game ball has been detected by the out-port detection sensor 48a.

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S5104: YES), the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221 is incremented by 1 (step S5105). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S5106: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S5107). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

When a negative determination is made in step S5106, or when the process of step S5107 is executed, the setting value display update process is executed (step S5108). In the setting value display update process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number corresponding to the value of the setting value counter in the specific control work area 221 is displayed. By checking the third notification display device 69c, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the update button 68b is pressed.

After executing the process of step S5108, it returns to step S5103 and it is determined whether one game ball was detected by the out mouth detection sensor 48a. When one game ball is not detected by the out-port detection sensor 48a (step S5103: NO), the processing after step S5104 is executed again. When one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a (step S5103: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step S5109). In this case, it is not specified whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state, but it is specified whether or not switching from the ON state to the OFF state has occurred. If specified, an affirmative determination is made in step S5109.

If not switched to the OFF state (step S5109: NO), the process of step S5109 is executed again. As a result, the process waits until the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off. If it has been switched to the OFF state (step S5109: YES), the setting value display end processing is executed (step S5110). In the setting value display end processing, the display of the setting values on the third notification display device 69c is ended. In this case, display of information of various parameters stored in the calculation result storage area 234 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is started on the first to third display devices 69a to 69c.

After that, the set value comparison process is executed (step S5111). In the set value comparison process, it is determined whether or not the information of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control matches the information stored in the copy area in the work area 221 for specific control. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is the same as the setting value set in the current setting value updating process.

If the setting value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped and the setting value set in the current setting value update process are the same (step S5112: NO), non A change notification process is executed (step S5113). In the non-change notification process, a setting maintenance command indicating that the setting value has not been changed is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the setting maintenance command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting maintenance, and also outputs the sound "setting maintenance" from the speaker section 54 . In addition, the character image "The setting is maintained." is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁

These notifications are maintained until the notification execution period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the setting maintenance command is transmitted, and are terminated when the notification execution period elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the set value is maintained. In addition, in the notification processing when not changed, the setting value is maintained by setting the display content on at least one display device of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c to the display content corresponding to the setting maintenance. It may be configured to notify that the setting value is maintained, or may be configured to perform an external output indicating that the set value is maintained.

If the setting value that was set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 was stopped and the setting value that was set in the current setting value update process are not the same (step S5112: YES), change A time notification process is executed (step S5114). In notification processing at the time of change, a setting change command indicating that the setting value has been changed is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the setting change command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a mode corresponding to the setting change, and outputs a voice saying "Setting change" from the speaker unit 54 . In addition, the character image of "The setting is changed." is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁

These notifications are maintained until the notification execution period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the setting change command is transmitted, and are terminated when the notification execution period elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the setting value has been changed. In addition, in the notification processing at the time of change, the display content on at least one display device of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is changed to display content corresponding to the setting change. may be configured to notify, or may be configured to perform an external output indicating that the set value has been changed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to execute the setting value updating process, not only is the setting key insertion portion 68a turned on, but also the reset button 68c is pressed so that the front door frame 14 is in the open state. , and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. This makes it difficult to illegally execute the set value update process.

Also, the front door frame 14 and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state in order to execute the set value update process. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally execute the setting value updating process, the illegal act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the manager of the game hall will Easier to detect fraudulent activity.

In particular, in order to execute the set value update process, not only the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 necessary to expose the main control device 60 but also the opening operation of the front door frame 14 are required. It is possible to make the work of the fraudulent act complicated, and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

In addition, in a configuration in which the processing for progressing the game is not returned to when the setting value update processing is not completed, in order to confirm the setting value selected in the setting value update processing and end the setting value update processing, It is necessary to cause the game ball to enter the out port 24a to cause the out port detection sensor 48a to detect the game ball, and then turn off the setting key insertion portion 68a. As a result, even if the set value update process is illegally executed, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an operation for ending the set value update process and returning to the process for progressing the game.

Also, the set value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped and the set value selected in the set value update process are compared to determine whether or not both set values are the same. The corresponding notification is executed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting value has been changed by the setting value updating process.

FIG. 86 is a flow chart showing timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The timer interrupt process is performed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds) while the processes of steps S5013 to S5016 are being performed in the main process (FIG. 84). The program corresponding to timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S5201 to S5205, the same processes as steps S301 to S305 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

After that, a setting confirmation process is executed (step S5206). When executing the setting confirmation process, a subroutine program corresponding to the setting confirmation process set in the specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of timer interrupt processing after the execution of is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the setting confirmation process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 87 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process. The processing of steps S5301 to S5312 in the setting confirmation processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a specific control program and specific control data.

First, it is determined whether or not the setting value corresponding to the information of the setting value counter in the specific control work area 221 is being displayed on the third notification display device 69c (step S5301). If a negative determination is made in step S5301, it is determined whether it is neither the game round nor the opening/closing execution mode (step S5302), and the pattern fluctuation display times and the general electric role 34a in the general pattern display unit 38a are opened. It is determined whether it is neither of the general electric open states that can be in the state (step S5303), it is determined whether the front door frame 14 is in the open state with respect to the inner frame 13 (step S5304), and the outer frame 11, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state (step S5305), and whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated (step S5306). Whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is determined based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95 as in step S5005 in the main processing (FIG. 84). This determination is made based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96 as in step S5006 in the main processing (FIG. 84).

If a negative determination is made in any one of steps S5302 to S5306, this setting confirmation process ends without executing the processes of steps S5307 to S5309. If all of steps S5302 to S5306 result in an affirmative determination, a setting value display start process is executed (step S5307). In the setting value display start process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number of the setting value corresponding to the information of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is displayed. When confirming the setting values, the manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by looking at the third notification display device 69c.

After that, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S5308). The game stop flag is a situation in which an affirmative determination is made in step S5207 in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86) and the processing of steps S5208 to S5221 is not executed, that is, the execution of processing for advancing the game should be stopped. It is a flag for specifying whether or not the main side CPU 63 is present. By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps S5208 to S5221 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S5207 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 86). As a result, the setting value is confirmed while the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped. However, even if the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps S5201 to S5205 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86) is executed, so the setting value is checked. Even so, power failure monitoring is executed, and the winning random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3, and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is executed.

After that, a confirmation notification start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5309). By receiving the confirmation notification start command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a mode corresponding to the setting confirmation, and outputs the sound "Setting confirmation is in progress" from the speaker unit 54. . In addition, the character image "Confirming settings" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are continued until a confirmation notification end command is received from the main side CPU 63 . It should be noted that an external output indicating that the setting value is being checked may be provided.

As described above, neither the game time nor the opening and closing execution mode, and the pattern fluctuation display time in the normal figure display unit 38a and the normal electric open state in which the general electric role 34a can be in the open state. By displaying the display for confirming the setting value on the third notification display device 69c, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being confirmed while the game is being played. It becomes possible.

In addition, in order to display the display for confirming the set value on the third notification display device 69c, not only the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON but also the front door frame 14 is opened. , and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform display for confirming the setting value, it is possible to make it difficult to do so.

Also, in order for the display for confirming the set value to be displayed on the third notification display device 69c, the front door frame 14 and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform a display for confirming the set values, the fraudulent act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the management of the game hall. It becomes easier for the person to discover the fraudulent act.

In particular, in order to display the display for confirming the set value on the third notification display device 69c, not only the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 necessary for exposing the main control device 60 but also Since the opening operation of the front door frame 14 is also required, it is possible to complicate the work of the fraudulent act and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off (step S5310). If the OFF operation is performed (step S5310: YES), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S5311). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S5207 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86), so that the processing of steps S5208 to S5221 is executed. As a result, the state in which the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped is cancelled.

Thereafter, a confirmation notification end command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5312). Upon receiving the confirmation notification end command, the sound emission control device 81 terminates the notification indicating that the set values are being confirmed in the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section .

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86), after the setting confirmation processing in step S5206 is finished, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped (step S5207). In this case, when the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in the setting confirmation process of step S5206, the affirmative determination is made in step S5207 and steps S5208 to S5221 are performed. Take no action. Further, even if the occurrence of fraud is detected in the fraud detection processing of step S5205, an affirmative determination is made in step S5207 and the processing of steps S5208 to S5221 is not executed.

In steps S5208 to S5219, the same processes as steps S307 to S318 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. Also, in step S5221, the same processing as in step S3719 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) in the fifteenth embodiment is executed.

On the other hand, in step S5220, RAM monitoring processing is executed. When executing the RAM monitoring process, a subroutine program corresponding to the RAM monitoring process set in the specific control program is executed. is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. When the RAM monitoring process ends, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing RAM monitoring processing. The processing of steps S5401 to S5412 in the RAM monitoring processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S5401). In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the work area 221 for specific control, whether or not the state of a storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. is monitored, and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5401 that there is an abnormality (step S5402: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. If it is determined that there is no abnormality in step S5401 (step S5402: NO), the process proceeds to step S5403.

In step S5403, monitoring processing of the stack area 222 for specific control is executed. In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the stack area 222 for specific control, whether or not the state of the storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. is monitored, and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5403 that there is an abnormality (step S5404: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. If it is determined that there is no abnormality in step S5403 (step S5404: NO), the process proceeds to step S5405.

In step S5405, monitoring processing of the work area 223 for non-specific control is executed. In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the non-specific control work area 223 due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the non-specific control work area 223, whether or not the state of a storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5405 that there is an abnormality (step S5406: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. If it is determined that there is no abnormality in step S5405 (step S5406: NO), the process proceeds to step S5407.

In step S5407, monitoring processing of the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed. In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the stack area 224 for non-specific control due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, whether or not the state of a storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5407 that there is an abnormality (step S5408: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. Specifically, first, copy processing of the setting value is executed (step S5409). In the copy process, the information of the set value counter used for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the abnormal clearing process (step S5410) executed after this, the pachinko machine 10 before the abnormal clearing process is executed It is possible to grasp the setting value of

After that, a clear process at the time of abnormality is executed (step S5410). In the error clearing process, the work area 221 for specific control except the copy area is cleared to "0", and the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack for non-specific control Clear the area 224 to "0". Initialization is performed after clearing to "0". That is, in the RAM monitoring process, an abnormality occurs in any one of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. If it is specified that the specified control work area 221 is cleared to "0" except for the copy area, the stack area 222 for specified control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control clears the stack area 224 of . As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 65, neither the processing corresponding to the specific control nor the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed in that state. It becomes possible to do so.

Note that when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the return address information after execution of the RAM monitoring process is also erased. Therefore, when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", after the process of step S5412 is completed, the predetermined program is uniquely restored. Specifically, it is configured to return to the processing of step S5013 in the main processing (FIG. 22) univocally. However, the program that returns uniquely is not limited to step S5013, and may be step S5221 in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86). When the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is also set to the address of the first storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the clear processing at the time of abnormality has occurred is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5411). Upon receiving the abnormal command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clear, and outputs the sound "Forcibly cleared" from the speaker unit 54. In addition, the character image "Forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the main side RAM 65 has been forcibly cleared.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S5412). In other words, when the clear processing at the time of abnormality occurs, "0" clear is executed including the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control, so the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is reset. In order to do so, execute the setting value update process. The contents of the set value update process are the same as those in step S5019 of the main process (FIG. 84). Therefore, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated step by step, and the selected set value is determined by detecting the game ball with the out-hole detection sensor 48a. The set value that is being updated and the set value that has been finalized are displayed on the third notification display device 69c. After that, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it is determined that the end condition of the setting value updating process is satisfied.

Here, it is not determined that the end condition is met only when the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. Determined as established. When the setting value update process is executed in the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88), the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state at the start of the setting value update process. In order to establish this, it is necessary to insert the setting key into the setting key insertion portion 68a, perform the ON operation once, and then perform the OFF operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value update process from ending even though the manager of the game hall has not performed a normal operation.

When the setting key insertion unit 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state and the conditions for terminating the setting value update process are satisfied, step S5111 in the setting value update process (FIG. 85) is executed to It compares whether or not the set value stored in the copy area in the work area 221 for specific control and the set value currently set in the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control are the same. That is, it is determined whether or not the set value set before the execution of the error clearing process (step S5410) is the same as the set value set in the current set value update process. If both setting values are the same (step S5112: NO), the setting maintenance notification described above is performed by executing the notification processing for non-change (step S5113). On the other hand, if the two setting values are different (step S5112: YES), the already explained setting change notification is performed by executing the change notification processing (step S5114).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In order to execute the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, not only the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on but also the reset button 68c is pressed. , the front door frame 14 must be in an open state, and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. This makes it difficult to illegally execute the set value update process.

In order to execute the set value update process, the front door frame 14 and the gaming machine body 12 must be open. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally execute the setting value updating process, the illegal act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the manager of the game hall will Easier to detect fraudulent activity.

In particular, in order to execute the set value update process, not only the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 necessary to expose the main control device 60 but also the opening operation of the front door frame 14 are required. It is possible to make the work of the fraudulent act complicated, and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

In a configuration that does not return to the processing for progressing the game if the set value update processing is not completed, in order to confirm the set value selected in the set value update processing and end the set value update processing, an out port It is necessary to make the game ball enter 24a to detect the game ball by the out-hole detection sensor 48a, and then turn off the setting key insertion portion 68a. As a result, even if the set value update process is illegally executed, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an operation for ending the set value update process and returning to the process for progressing the game.

A set value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is compared with a set value selected in the set value update process to determine whether or not both set values are the same. A corresponding notification is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting value has been changed by the setting value updating process.

Neither the game time nor the opening and closing execution mode, and the set value is set on the condition that neither the pattern fluctuation display time in the general pattern display unit 38a nor the general electrical open state in which the general electrical role 34a can be in the open state. By displaying the display for confirmation on the third notification display device 69c, it is possible to prevent the work of confirming the set values while the game is being played. .

In order for the display for confirming the set value to be displayed on the third notification display device 69c, not only is the setting key insertion portion 68a turned on, but also the front door frame 14 is opened. , and the game machine body 12 must be in an open state. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform display for confirming the set values, it is possible to make it difficult to do so.

The front door frame 14 and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state so that the display for confirming the set value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform a display for confirming the set values, the fraudulent act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the management of the game hall. It becomes easier for the person to discover the fraudulent act.

In particular, in order to display the display for confirming the set value on the third notification display device 69c, not only the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 necessary for exposing the main control device 60 but also Since the opening operation of the front door frame 14 is also required, it is possible to complicate the work of the fraudulent act and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

If any one of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is identified as having an abnormality, clears the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area to "0", and clears the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0". "clear. As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 65, both the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control are executed as they are. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

In the process corresponding to the specific control, an information abnormality occurs not only in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, but also in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. It is monitored whether or not This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which whether or not an information abnormality has occurred is monitored separately for processing corresponding to specific control and processing corresponding to non-specific control.

If any one of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is identified as having an abnormality, , in the process corresponding to the specific control, not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, but also the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are "0 ” is cleared. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to the configuration in which the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control are separately cleared to "0".

When the error clearing process is executed due to the occurrence of an information error, the set value updating process is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing even though the setting value is not set. In this case, if the setting value that was set before executing the clear processing at the time of an error and the setting value that was set by the setting value update processing after the execution of the clear processing at the time of the error is the same, , the setting maintenance notification is performed. As a result, even if the clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed, the setting maintenance notification will be performed by resetting the setting value set in the previous situation, and even if the clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed, It becomes possible to clearly show to the player that the setting value has not changed. By the way, since it is common to record the setting values of each pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall, the setting value update processing after the execution of the clear processing at the time of abnormality so that the recorded setting values can be obtained. It is possible to execute

The condition for executing the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started may be different from the above embodiment. FIG. 89 is a flow chart showing another form of main processing. In the main process, steps S5501 to S5506 and steps S5508 to S5520 are the same as steps S5001 to S5019 of the main process (FIG. 84) in the above embodiment. On the other hand, in the main process, in step S5507, it is determined whether or not the operation handle of the shooting operation device 28 operated to shoot the game ball to the game area PA has been rotated from the initial rotation position. Then, the reset button 68c is pressed (step S5503: YES), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON (step S5504: YES), and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. (step S5505: YES), the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S5506: YES), and the operation handle of the shooting operation device 28 is rotated from the initial rotation position. If so (step S5507: YES), set value update processing (step S5520) is executed. As a result, in order to execute the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, not only is the setting key inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and the ON operation is performed, but also the firing It is necessary to start supplying operating power to the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the operating handle of the operating device 28 is rotated. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally changing the setting value. It should be noted that in step S5507, instead of determining whether or not the operation handle of the firing operation device 28 has been rotated from the initial rotation position, it is determined whether or not the firing operation device 28 is being touched by the player. may be configured.

In addition, as a condition for executing the setting value update process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the outer Although both conditions that the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the frame 11 are set, it is also possible to set only one of these conditions.

Further, as a condition for executing the setting value updating process when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the condition that the reset button 68c is pressed is set. However, the configuration may be such that the condition is not set.

Further, as a condition for executing the setting value updating process when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 in the state where the game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a. A configuration in which the condition that power supply has started is also possible. As a result, in order to execute the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, not only the setting key is inserted into the setting key inserting portion 68a and the ON operation is performed, It is necessary to start the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 while the game balls are retained in the gate 35.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally changing the setting value.

Further, the content of the operation for finalizing the set value in the set value update process may be different from that in the above embodiment. FIG. 90 is a flow chart showing a set value update process in another form. In the set value update process, steps S5601 to S5602 and steps S5604 to S5614 are the same as steps S5101 to S5102 and steps S5104 to S5114 of the set value update process (FIG. 85) in the above embodiment. . On the other hand, in the setting value update process, in step S5603, it is not determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a, but the ON signal is continuously output from the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined whether or not the ON continuation period is equal to or longer than the end reference period (specifically, 5 seconds). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5603, the setting value being selected is fixed, and the process proceeds to step S5609. According to this configuration, in order to fix the set value being selected, it is necessary to intentionally retain the game ball in the through gate 35 for the end reference period or more. The game ball stays in the through gate 35 for more than the end reference period does not occur in the situation where the normal game is played. As a result, it is possible to make it so that the condition for fixing the set value being selected is not established or is difficult to be established in a situation where a normal game is being played. Moreover, even if the setting value update process is started due to fraud, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an operation for fixing the setting value being selected in the setting value update process.

Further, in the setting value updating process, the setting value being selected may be confirmed when the operation handle of the firing operation device 28 is rotated from the initial rotation position, and the firing operation device 28 may be touched by the player. A configuration may be adopted in which the set value being selected is determined when the

Further, in the setting value update process, when the special electric detection sensor 45a detects that the game ball has entered the special electric winning device 32 provided with the opening/closing member, the set value being selected may be confirmed. Well, it may be configured such that the set value being selected is determined when the second operation opening detection sensor 47a detects that a game ball has entered the second operation opening 34 provided with an opening/closing member. In this case, in order to fix the set value being selected, it is necessary to maintain the game ball after manually opening the target ball entry part, so it is difficult to illegally change the set value. becomes possible.

Also, in the set value update process, selection is made based on detection of a game ball entering the second ball entering portion after detection of the game ball entering the first ball entering portion. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the set value inside is determined. In this case, in order to fix the set value being selected, it is necessary to enter the game ball into a plurality of ball entry sections by maintenance according to a predetermined order. becomes possible. In this case, both the first ball entry part and the second ball entry part are provided with opening and closing members so that the workability of regular work will not be extremely reduced. It becomes possible to

Further, in the setting value update process, by switching the setting key insertion part 68a from the ON state to the OFF state, the setting value being selected may be determined and the termination condition of the setting value update process may be satisfied.

Further, in the setting value update process, the operation for updating the setting value by one step is not limited to the pressing operation of the update button 68b. It may be configured to be updated.

In addition, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in the state where the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, When the front door frame 14 is not in an open state with respect to the frame 13 or when the gaming machine main body 12 is not in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11, the clear processing (step S5007) at the time of non-setting update is executed. There is no limitation, and a configuration may be adopted in which the clear processing is not executed at the time of non-setting update. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update against the will of the manager of the game hall.

In addition, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is not ON-operated by the setting key, When the front door frame 14 is not in an open state with respect to the frame 13 or when the game machine main body 12 is not in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11, the clear processing (step S5007) at the time of non-setting update is executed. There is no limitation, and a configuration may be adopted in which the clear processing is not executed at the time of non-setting update. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the clear processing at the time of non-setting update.

<Twenty-third embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twenty-second embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing. The configuration different from that of the twenty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the twenty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 91 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5701 to S5720 in the main processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S5701). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S5702).

Thereafter, based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 (step S5703). It is determined whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state (step S5704), and it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S5705). If a negative determination is made in any of steps S5703 to S5705, the processing of steps S5706 to S5714 is executed. These steps S5706 to S5714 are the same as steps S5008 to S5016 of the main process (FIG. 84) in the twenty-second embodiment.

If affirmative determinations are made in all of steps S5703 to S5705, selection processing is executed (step S5715). In the selection process, either a situation in which the clear process is executed when the settings are not updated and the setting value update process is not executed, or a situation in which the setting value update process is executed while the clear process is executed when the settings are updated. A process of determining whether is based on the selection operation by the administrator of the game hall is executed. Specifically, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the state in which one of the above states is selected is switched to the state in which the other state is selected. Note that the selection operation may be performed by operating the reset button 68c, or may be performed by operating another operation unit. Further, when the user selects a situation in which the clearing process is executed at the time of non-setting update and the set value updating process is not executed, "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b is displayed. And when the third notification display device 69c is turned off and the setting update processing is executed along with the clearing process at the time of setting update, "O" is displayed on the second notification display device 69b. is displayed, and the first notification display device 69a and the third notification display device 69c are turned off. In addition, when the reset button 68c is continuously pressed for a fixed selection period (specifically, 10 seconds) or more, the situation selected from among the above situations is confirmed as the current selection target. do.

Note that when the update button 68b is continuously pressed for a fixed selection period (specifically, 10 seconds) or longer, the situation selected from among the above situations is confirmed as the current selection target. It may be configured such that when another operation unit is continuously pressed for a fixed selection period (specifically, 10 seconds) or more, the situation selected from among the above situations is selected as the current selection. It is good also as a structure which determines as a target. Moreover, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the situation selected from among the above situations is confirmed as the current selection target by rotating the operation handle of the firing operation device 28 .

In the selection process, if a situation in which the clear process at the time of non-setting update is executed and the setting value update process is not executed is confirmed as the current selection target (step S5716: NO), the clear process at the time of non-setting update is executed. (Step S5717). The processing contents of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update are the same as step S5007 of the main processing (FIG. 84) in the twenty-second embodiment.

In the selection process, if the situation in which the clear process at the time of setting update is executed and the setting value update process is executed as the current selection target (step S5716: YES), the setting value copy process is executed (step S5718), clear processing at the time of setting update is executed (step S5719), and setting value update processing is executed (step S5720). The processing contents of these steps S5718 to S5720 are the same as steps S5017 to S5019 of the main processing (FIG. 84) in the twenty-second embodiment.

According to the above configuration, even in a configuration in which the setting key insertion unit 68a is not provided, the clear processing is executed when the setting is not updated and the setting value update processing is not executed, and the clear processing is performed when the setting is updated. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to select in which situation the set value update process is to be executed.

Also, not only when executing the setting value updating process but also when executing the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped in the state where the reset button 68c is being pressed. In addition to starting, it is necessary to open the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 and open the game machine body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the clear processing at the time of non-setting update.

As a condition for executing the selection process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the front door frame 14 must be in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11, both conditions that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state are set, but only one of these conditions may be set.

Further, as a condition for executing the selection process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, a condition that the firing handle of the firing operation device 28 is rotated is added. It may be a configuration in which a condition that the shooting operation device 28 is being touched may be added, or a configuration in which a condition that a game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a is added. good too.

<24th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twenty-second embodiment in the processing configuration of the RAM monitoring process. The configuration different from that of the twenty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the twenty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 92 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5801 to S5814 in the RAM monitoring processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S5801). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5401 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S5801 (step S5802: YES), the processing of steps S5805 to S5808 is executed.

If it is not determined in step S5801 that there is an abnormality (step S5802: NO), the stack area 222 for specific control is monitored (step S5803). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5403 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined at step S5803 that there is an abnormality (step S5804: YES), the processing from step S5805 to step S5808 is executed.

In details of the processing of steps S5805 to S5808, first, copy processing of setting values is executed (step S5805). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the set value counter is cleared to "0" in the abnormal clearing process (step S5806) executed after this, the pachinko machine 10 before the abnormal clearing process is executed It is possible to grasp the setting value of

After that, clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed (step S5806). In the error clearing process, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0", and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". Initialization is performed after clearing to "0". On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". That is, in the RAM monitoring process of this embodiment, when it is specified that an abnormality has occurred in either the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the specific control except for the copy area is performed. The work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the process corresponding to the specific control is executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. Even if an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". Triggered by information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control or stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent

When the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the return address information after execution of the RAM monitoring process is also erased. Therefore, when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", after the process of step S5808 is completed, the predetermined program is uniquely restored. Specifically, it is configured to return to the process of step S5013 in the main process (FIG. 22) univocally. However, the program that returns uniquely is not limited to step S5013, and may be step S5221 in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86). When the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is also set to the address of the first storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the clear processing at the time of abnormality has occurred is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5807). Upon receiving the abnormal command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clear, and outputs the sound "Forcibly cleared" from the speaker unit 54. In addition, the character image "Forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control have been forcibly cleared.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S5808). The contents of the set value update process are the same as those in step S5412 in the RAM monitor process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment.

If it is determined that there is no abnormality in both steps S5801 and S5803 (steps S5802 and S5804: NO), the work area 223 for non-specific control is monitored (step S5809). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5405 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S5809 (step S5810: YES), the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed (step S5811). In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S5811, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

In step S5811, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the calculation result storage area 234 are cleared to "0", but the management start flag is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S5811, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the management start flag are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S5811, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 and the management start flag are not cleared to "0". may be configured.

If a negative determination is made in step S5810 or if the process of step S5811 is executed, the process of monitoring the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed (step S5812). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5407 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S5812 (step S5813: YES), the stack area 224 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and initialized (step S5814). This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S5814, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

According to the above configuration, when it is specified that an abnormality has occurred in either the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the process corresponding to the specific control is executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Even if an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" by an information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control. It becomes possible to do so.

Even if an information error occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This prevents the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0" by an information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control. becomes possible.

Even if an information error occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This prevents the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0" by the information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. becomes possible.

When an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0", while the stack area 222 for specific control is set to " 0” may be configured not to be cleared.

Further, when an information abnormality occurs in the stack area 222 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", while the work area 221 for specific control is not cleared to "0". may be In this case, even if the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the processing of steps S5805 to S5808 may not be executed.

<Twenty-Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twenty-second embodiment in the processing configuration for monitoring whether or not an information abnormality has occurred in each of the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 . The configuration different from that of the twenty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the twenty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 93 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5901 to S5908 in the RAM monitoring processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S5901). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5401 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined at step S5901 that there is an abnormality (step S5902: YES), the processing from step S5905 to step S5908 is executed.

If it is not determined in step S5901 that there is an abnormality (step S5902: NO), the stack area 222 for specific control is monitored (step S5903). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5403 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined at step S5903 that there is an abnormality (step S5904: YES), the processing from step S5905 to step S5908 is executed.

In details of the processing of steps S5905 to S5908, first, copy processing of setting values is executed (step S5905). In the copy process, the information of the set value counter used for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the set value counter is cleared to "0" in the abnormal clearing process (step S5906) executed after this, the pachinko machine 10 before the abnormal clearing process is executed It is possible to grasp the setting value of

After that, a clearing process at the time of abnormality is executed (step S5906). In the error clearing process, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0", and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". Initialization is performed after clearing to "0". On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". That is, in the RAM monitoring process of this embodiment, when it is specified that an abnormality has occurred in either the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the specific control except for the copy area is performed. The work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the process corresponding to the specific control is executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. Even if an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". Triggered by information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control or stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the clear processing at the time of abnormality has occurred is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5907). By receiving the abnormal command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, and also causes the speaker unit 54 to emit light. output a voice saying "Forcible clear has been executed for specific control." Also, a character image saying "Forcible clearing has been executed for specific control" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control have been forcibly cleared.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S5908). The contents of the set value update process are the same as those in step S5412 in the RAM monitor process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment.

In the RAM monitoring process executed using the specific control program and the specific control data as described above, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are monitored for information abnormalities. However, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not monitored for information abnormality. The monitoring of information abnormalities in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is a process corresponding to non-specific control in which a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are used. is executed.

FIG. 94 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The management execution process is executed by reading out a subroutine program in the management process (FIG. 70) as in the fifteenth embodiment. Further, the processing of steps S6001 to S6016 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

In steps S6001 to S6008 and steps S6010 to S6016, the same processes as steps S3901 to S3915 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. Further, in step S6009, another monitoring process is executed. When executing the separate monitoring process, a subroutine program corresponding to the separate monitoring process set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the management execution process later is written in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by the push instruction. Then, when the separate monitoring process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 95 is a flow chart showing another monitoring process. Note that the processes of steps S6101 to S6108 in the separate monitoring process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

First, a process for monitoring the work area 223 for non-specific control is executed (step S6101). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5405 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S6101 (step S6102: YES), the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed (step S6103). In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S6103, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

In step S6103, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, and calculation result storage area 234 are cleared to "0", but the management start flag is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S6103, the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the management start flag are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S6103, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 and the management start flag are not cleared to "0". may be configured.

After that, clear notification processing is executed (step S6104). In the clear notification process, a command indicating that the non-specific control work area 223 has been cleared to "0" is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the work area 223 for non-specific control, and also outputs “History information is forcibly cleared” from the speaker unit 54. ” is output. In addition, the character image "history information has been forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 223 for non-specific control has been forcibly cleared.

When a negative determination is made in step S6102 or when the process of step S6104 is executed, the process of monitoring the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed (step S6105). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5407 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S6105 (step S6106: YES), the stack area 224 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and initialized (step S6107). This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S6107, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

After that, clear notification processing is executed (step S6108). In the clear notification process, a command indicating that the non-specific control stack area 224 has been cleared to "0" is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the stack area 224 for non-specific control, and also outputs from the speaker unit 54, "The stack for non-specific control is Forced clear." is output. In addition, the symbol display device 41 is made to display a character image saying "Unspecified control stack is forcibly cleared." These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the stack area 224 for non-specific control has been forcibly cleared.

When the non-specific control stack area 224 is forcibly cleared, the address of the program in step S6010 in the management execution process (FIG. 94) is uniquely set as return address information after execution of the separate monitoring process. . As a result, even if the non-specific control stack area 224 is forcibly cleared, it is possible to return to the original program to be returned in the management execution process. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is forcibly cleared, the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is also set to the address of the first storage area in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

According to the above configuration, the monitoring of whether or not information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control is executed in the process corresponding to the specific control in the main CPU 63. Monitoring of whether or not an information abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control in the main CPU 63 . As a result, not only are the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 to be used clearly distinguished between the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, but also the areas of the main RAM 65 to be monitored are clearly distinguished. 221 to 224 can also be clearly distinguished.

In addition, when the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0", the information of various registers of the main side CPU 63 used in the process corresponding to the specific control is stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The saved information is also cleared to "0". In this case, even if the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed and the processing corresponding to the specific control is resumed, there is a possibility that the state before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started cannot be restored. Therefore, when the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0", the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control may also be cleared to "0". Also, in this configuration, the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0", so when returning from processing corresponding to non-specific control to processing corresponding to specific control, The setting value update process may be executed first as the corresponding process.

<26th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twentieth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the twentieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the twentieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 96 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S6201 to S6219 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6201). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

After that, as "LD HL, SP", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is overwritten in the HL register of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6202). In this case, the amount of information in the stack pointer is 16 bits, and the amount of information in each of the H and L registers is 8 bits. , and continuous 8-bit information from the lower side of the stack pointer is overwritten in the L register.

After that, as "LD (HL), 0", a 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer stored in the HL register of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is set to "0" by the load instruction. Clear (step S6203). Note that the HL register of the main CPU 63 has been overwritten with the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in step S6202, and the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 has not been updated until the process of step S6203 is executed. Since this has not been done, in step S6203, the 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0".

After that, as "LD SP, SP-1", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order in the stack area 222 for specific control by the load instruction. (Step S6204). When the stack area 222 for specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control. The storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 222 of . Therefore, in step S6204, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address corresponding to the storage area with the smaller address by one in the stack area 222 for specific control. By executing the processing of step S6204, the storage area next in order to the storage area cleared to "0" in step S6203 is set as the storage target of information by the next push command, and in step S6203 The storage area cleared to "0" is set as an information read target by the next pop command.

After that, as "LD WA, 0", the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by a load instruction (step S6205). Also, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6206). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6207). Also, as "LD HL, 0", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6208). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6209). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6210).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S6205 to S6210, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register, which are some of these various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers, are Clear "0". These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register are registers used in management execution processing (step S6212), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to execution of management execution processing (step S6212), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, the state of these registers can be changed before processing corresponding to non-specific control is started. In addition, the state immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 can be obtained.

In addition, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started is This information is unnecessary in the processing corresponding to the specific control. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the processing corresponding to the specific control that is returned after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

After that, as "POP PSW", information is read from the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, The flag register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the read information (step S6211). The information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 immediately before the pop instruction in step S6211 is executed is the storage area in the next writing order with respect to the storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control cleared to "0" in step S6203. It is information corresponding to Therefore, the storage area in the write order that is immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the specific control stack area 222 becomes the storage area cleared to "0" in step S6203. . By overwriting the flag register of the main CPU 63 with the information read from this storage area, the flag register is cleared to "0". One storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte), and the flag register of the main side CPU 63 also has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). . By clearing the flag register to "0" prior to the execution of the management execution process (step S6212), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the state of the flag register is set to "0" before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution process set in the non-specific control program, the management execution process is started (step S6212). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push instruction. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

The contents of the management execution process are the same as those of the management execution process (FIG. 82) in the twentieth embodiment. Therefore, after the check process is completed in the management execution process, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are cleared to "0". As a result, these registers are cleared to "0" prior to returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control, and the states of these registers are changed to "0" before returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, processing for clearing the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to "0" is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6213). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area of the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

Thereafter, as "LD HL, SP", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6214). In this case, the amount of information in the stack pointer is 16 bits, and the amount of information in each of the H and L registers is 8 bits. , and continuous 8-bit information from the lower side of the stack pointer is overwritten in the L register.

After that, as "LD (HL), 0", a 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer stored in the HL register of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is set to "0" by the load instruction. Clear (step S6215). Note that the HL register of the main CPU 63 has been overwritten with the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in step S6214, and the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 has not been updated by the time the process of step S6215 is executed. Since this has not been done, in step S6215, the 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0".

After that, as "LD SP, SP-1", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order in the stack area 222 for specific control by the load instruction. (Step S6216). When the stack area 222 for specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control. The storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 222 of . Therefore, in step S6216, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address corresponding to the storage area with the smaller address by one in the stack area 222 for specific control. By executing the processing of step S6216, the storage area next in order to the storage area cleared to "0" in step S6215 is set as the storage target of information by the next push command, and in step S6215 The storage area cleared to "0" is set as an information read target by the next pop command.

After that, as "POP PSW", information is read from the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, The flag register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the read information (step S6217). The information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 immediately before the pop instruction in step S6217 is executed is the storage area in the next writing order with respect to the storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control cleared to "0" in step S6215. It is information corresponding to Therefore, in the stack area 222 for specific control, the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" in step S6215. It becomes a storage area in the stack area 222 . By overwriting the flag register of the main CPU 63 with the information read from this storage area, the flag register is cleared to "0". One storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte), and the flag register of the main side CPU 63 also has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). . By clearing the flag register to "0" after the execution of the management execution process (step S6212), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the state of the flag register is set to "0" after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the is started. Further, when the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area one ahead in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6213 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6218). Since the HL register is cleared to "0" immediately before the management execution process (step S6212) ends, the information cleared to "0" is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6213. At the same time, in step S6218, the information cleared to "0" is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63, so that the HL register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0". Also, when the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6219). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in the twentieth embodiment.

It is configured to clear the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to "0" when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started from the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed. As a result, there is no need to save the information of the flag register used in the process corresponding to the specific control in the main RAM 65 when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. Therefore, there is no need to secure a capacity for saving the information.

In addition, the flag register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" even when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is returned to the process corresponding to the specific control. As a result, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the state of the flag register to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

The state in which the flag register is cleared to "0" is the state when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for setting the flag register to a predetermined state when starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control.

The information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started is the information that is not used in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is finished. As a result, even if the flag register is cleared to "0" when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the processing corresponding to the specific control after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to avoid affecting it.

A predetermined storage area of the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", and information in the "0"-cleared storage area is overwritten in the flag register by a pop instruction, thereby clearing the flag register to "0". Configuration. This makes it possible to clear the flag register to "0" even in a configuration in which direct clearing of the flag register to "0" by a load instruction is regulated.

Instead of clearing the flag register to "0", the flag register may be initialized. That is, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the flag register of the main CPU 63 is once cleared to "0" and then information is set so as to be in the initial state. In S6204 and step S6211, the flag register may be set so as to be in this initial state. In this case, by configuring the flag register to be set to the initial state in steps S6213 to S6218 as well, the state of the flag register is changed to the non-specific control when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to is started.

Further, in steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211, instead of clearing the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0", the flag register may be set to "1". In this case, by setting "1" to all the flag registers in steps S6213 to S6218 as well, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before being done.

Further, instead of the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211, the flag register of the main side CPU 63 may be directly cleared to "0" by the load instruction as "LD PSW, 0". Further, instead of the processing of steps S6213 to S6218, the flag register of the main side CPU 63 may be directly cleared to "0" by the load instruction as "LD PSW, 0".

Also, instead of executing the processing of steps S6213 and S6218, a configuration may be used in which the HL register is cleared to "0" by a load instruction as "LD HL, 0". Even in this case, it is possible to restore the state of the HL register to the state immediately before execution of the management execution process, which is the process corresponding to non-specific control.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for clearing the flag register to "0" is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, it may be configured to be executed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

<27th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twentieth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the twentieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the twentieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 97 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S6301 to S6323 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6301). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6302). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6302 by a pop instruction (step S6303). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The H register and L register of the main side CPU 63 each have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD A, 0", the A register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6304). Then, as "LD L, A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the L register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6305). The information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63 (step S6306). Since the A register has been cleared to "0" in step S6304, the L and H registers are cleared to "0" by overwriting the information in the A register to the L and H registers. becomes.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6307). Since the H register and L register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the H register and the information of the L register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6308). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6309). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6310). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6311).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S6308 to S6311, the BC register, DE register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers, are cleared to "0". Also, the HL register is cleared to "0" in steps S6305 and S6306. These BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register are registers used in management execution processing (step S6313), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to execution of management execution processing (step S6313), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, the state of these registers can be changed before processing corresponding to non-specific control is started. In addition, the state immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 can be obtained.

In addition, each information of the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started is used for the specific control after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. This information is unnecessary for the corresponding processing. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the processing corresponding to the specific control that is returned after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6307 by the pop instruction ( step S6312). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control overwrites the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. Since both the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control are all "0" information, the A register of the main CPU 63 is The flag register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" as well as being cleared to "0". As a result, it is possible to change the state of the flag register to the state immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S6313). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

After the check process is completed in the management execution process, the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are cleared to "0". As a result, these registers are cleared to "0" prior to returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, processing for clearing the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to "0" is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6314). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area in the order of writing next to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6315). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information of the A register and the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6315 by the pop instruction (step S6316). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The H register and L register of the main side CPU 63 each have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD A, 0", the A register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6317). Then, as "LD L, A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the L register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6318). The information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63 (step S6319). Since the A register has been cleared to "0" in step S6317, the L and H registers are cleared to "0" by overwriting the information in the A register to the L and H registers. becomes.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6320). Since the H register and L register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the H register and the information of the L register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6320 by the pop instruction ( step S6321). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control overwrites the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. Since the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control are all "0" information, the A register of the main CPU 63 is The flag register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" as well as being cleared to "0". By clearing the flag register to "0" after the execution of the management execution process (step S6313), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the state of the flag register is set to "0" after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the is started. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6314 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6322). Since the HL register is cleared to "0" immediately before the management execution process (step S6313) ends, the information cleared to "0" is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6314. At the same time, in step S6322, the information cleared to "0" is returned to the HL register of the main side CPU 63, so that the HL register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" as a result. Also, when the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6323). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to clear the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0" without executing the process of clearing the predetermined storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control to "0" by the load instruction. becomes. As a result, the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be cleared to "0" even in a configuration in which it is regulated to clear "0" to a predetermined storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control by a load instruction. becomes possible.

Instead of clearing the flag register to "0", the flag register may be initialized. That is, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the flag register of the main CPU 63 is once cleared to "0" and then information is set so as to be in the initial state. In S6307 and step S6312, the flag register may be set so as to be in this initial state. In this case, by configuring the flag register to be set to the initial state in steps S6314 to S6322 as well, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to is started.

Further, in steps S6302 to S6307 and step S6312, instead of clearing the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0", the flag register may be set to "1". In this case, by setting "1" to all the flag registers in steps S6314 to S6322 as well, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before being done.

Alternatively, the processing of steps S6302 and S6303 may not be executed. In this case, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration.

Alternatively, the processing of steps S6315 and S6316 may not be executed. In this case, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration.

In place of the configuration for executing the processing of steps S6302 to S6306, as "LD HL, 0", after the HL register is cleared to "0" by a load instruction, the HL register cleared to "0" is pushed. After saving to the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, the saved information may be returned to the AF register to clear the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0".

Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for clearing the flag register to "0" is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, it may be configured to be executed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

<28th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 98 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S6401 to S6416 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6401). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

After that, as "PUSH WA", the information of the WA register (that is, the W register and the A register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the write order for the storage area (step S6402). Since the W register and A register of the main side CPU 63 each have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the W register and A register are individually saved in two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD A, PSW", the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6403). In this case, both the flag register and the A register have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). Then, as "LD (_FGBUF), A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the FG buffer set in the specific control work area 221 by the load instruction (step S6404). Since the A register is overwritten with the information of the flag register in step S6403, the information of the flag register is saved in the work area 221 for specific control by executing step S6404.

Thereafter, as "POP WA", the information in the WA register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6402 is returned to the WA register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6405). As a result, even if the A register is used to save the information in the flag register to the specific control work area 221, the state of the A register can be restored to the state before the save. Become. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program, the management execution processing is started (step S6406). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

The contents of the management execution process are the same as those of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment. Therefore, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 before the check processing is started in the management execution processing. WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 are stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control after the check processing is completed in the management execution processing. is returned to As a result, the states of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 can be made the same before and after the check processing.

However, it is not limited to this, and the processing contents of the management execution processing may be the same as the management execution processing (FIG. 78) in the seventeenth embodiment. (FIG. 79), or the same configuration as the management execution process (FIG. 80) in the nineteenth embodiment.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, a processing for returning the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the state before the management execution processing is executed is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6407). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area of the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

Thereafter, as "PUSH WA", the information in the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6408). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area of the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the WA register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

After that, as "LD HL, SP", the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the HL register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6409). In this case, the amount of information in the stack pointer is 16 bits, and the amount of information in each of the H and L registers is 8 bits. , and continuous 8-bit information from the lower side of the stack pointer is overwritten in the L register.

Thereafter, as "LD A, (_FGBUF)", the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information of the flag register saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6406 by the load instruction (step S6410). Then, as "LD (HL), A", a load instruction causes the main side The information in the A register of the CPU 63 is stored (step S6411). As a result, the information of the flag register saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6404 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD SP, SP-1", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order in the stack area 222 for specific control by the load instruction. (Step S6412). When the stack area 222 for specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control. The storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 222 of . Therefore, in step S6412, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address corresponding to the storage area with the smaller address by one in the stack area 222 for specific control. By executing the processing of step S6412, the storage area next in order to the storage area in which the information of the A register was saved in step S6411 is set as the storage target of information by the next push instruction, and step In S6411, the storage area from which the information in the A register was saved is set as the information read target by the next pop instruction.

After that, as "POP PSW", information is read from the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, The flag register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the read information (step S6413). The information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 immediately before the pop instruction in step S6413 is executed is the information corresponding to the storage area in the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the A register was saved in step S6411. It's becoming Therefore, in the stack area 222 for specific control, the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the memory where the information of the A register was saved in step S6411. area. By overwriting the flag register of the main CPU 63 with the information read from this storage area, the information of the flag register saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6404 becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. It will be returned to the register. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area one ahead in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP WA", the information in the WA register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6408 is returned to the WA register of the main CPU 63 by the pop instruction (step S6414). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control. Also, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6407 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by the pop instruction (step S6415). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6416). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started from the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed, the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is transferred to the stack area 222 for the specific control instead of the stack area 222 It is possible to save to the work area 221 for specific control. When the process corresponding to the specific control is restored from the state in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the information of the flag register saved in the work area 221 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. Returned to register. As a result, information can be returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 from the storage area of the work area 221 for specific control specified on the program without referring to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63. Even if the information in the stack pointer of the side CPU 63 is rewritten due to noise or the like, the information can be restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 .

Further, the processing for saving the information of the flag register to the main RAM 65 may be executed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control instead of the processing corresponding to the specific control. Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for restoring the flag register information saved in the main RAM 65 to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is performed. It may be configured to be executed.

<Twenty-ninth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 99 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S6501 to S6519 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6501). This prevents the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which corresponds to the specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of the management execution processing (described later), which corresponds to the non-specific control. becomes possible.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6502). Since the H register and L register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the H register and L register is individually saved in two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6503). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6503 by a pop instruction (step S6504). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD A, L", the information in the L register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the A register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6505). Since the L register has been overwritten with the flag register information of the main CPU 63 in step S6504, by overwriting the A register with the L register information, the A register is overwritten with the flag register information. Become. Then, as "LD (_FGBUF), A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the FG buffer set in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction (step S6506). Since the A register is overwritten with the information of the flag register in step S6505, the information of the flag register is saved in the work area 221 for specific control by executing step S6506.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6507). In this case, since the HL register has been overwritten with the information of the A register and the information of the flag register in step S6504, the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6507. I let you. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6507 by the pop instruction ( step S6508). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control overwrites the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the information in the A register at the time of step S6503, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the flag at the time of step S6503. This is register information. Therefore, by executing the process of step S6508, the states of the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are restored to the states at the time of step S6503. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6502 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6509). As a result, the state of the HL register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the state at the time of step S6502. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, the management execution process is started by reading out the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process set in the non-specific control program (step S6510). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

In the management execution process, each information of the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 before the check process is started. Each piece of information saved in the non-specific control work area 223 is returned to the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 after the check process is completed in the management execution process. As a result, the states of the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register of the main CPU 63 can be made the same before and after the check processing.

However, it is not limited to this, and the processing contents of the management execution processing may be the same as the management execution processing (FIG. 78) in the seventeenth embodiment. (FIG. 79), or the same configuration as the management execution process (FIG. 80) in the nineteenth embodiment.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, a processing for returning the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the state before the management execution processing is executed is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6511). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area of the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6512). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6512 by a pop instruction (step S6513). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD A, (_FGBUF)", the information in the flag register at the time of step S6503, which was saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6506 by the load instruction, is transferred to the A register of the main CPU 63. (step S6514). Then, as "LD L, A", the L register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6515). Since the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 at the time of step S6503 has been restored to the A register in step S6514, by overwriting the information in the A register on the L register, The information in the flag register is overwritten.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6516). In this case, since the information in the A register at the time of step S6512 is overwritten in the H register in step S6513, the information in the A register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6516. Become. Since the L register is overwritten with the information of the flag register at the time of step S6503 in step S6515, the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6516.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6516 by the pop instruction ( step S6517). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control overwrites the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the information in the A register at the time of step S6512, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the flag at the time of step S6503. This is register information. Therefore, by executing the process of step S6517, the state of the A register of the main CPU 63 returns to the state of step S6512, and the state of the flag register returns to the state at the time of step S6503.

Incidentally, the A register of the main side CPU 63 is not used in the management execution process. Therefore, the state of the A register at step S6512 is the state of the A register at step S6508, and the state of the A register at step S6508 is the state of the A register at step S6503. Therefore, by executing the process of step S6517, the states of the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are restored to the states at the time of step S6503. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6511 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6518). As a result, the state of the HL register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the state at the time of step S6511. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6519). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be loaded without directly overwriting the information of the flag register from the flag register of the main CPU 63 to another register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction. can be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

It should be noted that the information in the flag register was overwritten by the load instruction as "LD (_FGBUF), L" after executing the processing of step S6504 instead of executing the processing of steps S6505 to S6508. By saving the information in the L register to the FG buffer, the information in the flag register may be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

In addition, without executing the processing of steps S6514 and S6515, instead, after executing the processing of step S6513, as "L L, (_FGBUF)", the work area for specific control is loaded by a load instruction. The information of the flag register saved in 221 may be overwritten in the L register.

Further, the processing for saving the information of the flag register to the main RAM 65 may be executed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control instead of the processing corresponding to the specific control. Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for restoring the flag register information saved in the main RAM 65 to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is performed. It may be configured to be executed.

<Thirtieth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 100 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S6601 to S6621 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S6601). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the execution period of the power-on wait process. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S6602).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S6603). If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S6603: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S6604).

Any method can be used to calculate the checksum, but for example, a method of adding all numerical values in the storage area to be used for checksum calculation can be used. This checksum calculation method is the same calculation method as the checksum calculation method in the power failure processing described later. The checksum calculated in the power failure processing described later is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. are excluded from the storage areas to be operated upon.

That is, when calculating the checksum, part of the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are subject to calculation. In the storage area to be operated, the checksum is calculated in the power failure processing when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, and then the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is resumed and the process of step S6604 is executed. It is a storage area in which information is basically not rewritten when power supply such as backup power to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is continued until the work area 221 for specific control and stack area 222 for specific control are rewritten. Therefore, the information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is not changed from when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped to when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is restarted. In this case, the checksums for the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 are the same as immediately before the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped. In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating this checksum, an area (specifically, a setting value counter )It is included.

After that, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area for specific control calculated in the power failure processing executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S6604 (step S6605). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S6606).

Here, power failure information storage processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 101 . The power failure information storage process is executed in step S6801 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103) described later.

In the power failure information storage process, first, information of "10", which is the number of repetition times information for the power failure signal, is set in the repetition counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S6701), and the work area for specific control is set. 221 is cleared to "0" (step S6702).

After that, the process of reading the power failure signal information received at the input port of the MPU 62 is executed (step S6703). In this case, when a power failure signal (LOW level power failure signal) corresponding to no power failure has been received, information "0" is stored as non-power failure information in the input port. When a power failure signal (HI level power failure signal) corresponding to power failure has been received, information "1" is stored in the input port as power failure occurrence information. In step S6703, a process of reading the power failure signal information into the register of the main CPU 63 is executed.

If the power failure signal information read in step S6703 corresponds to the occurrence of power failure (power failure) (step S6704: YES), 1 is added to the numerical information of the power failure detection counter (step S6705). If a negative determination is made in step S6704 or if the process of step S6705 is executed, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the repetition counter (step S6706). Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the repetition counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S6707). If a negative determination is made in step S6707, the process returns to step S6703 to repeat the processing of steps S6703 to S6706. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S6707, the process proceeds to step S6708.

In step S6708, it is determined whether or not the current numerical information of the power failure detection counter is greater than or equal to the trigger reference number corresponding to the occurrence of power failure. If it is less than the trigger reference number of times, the power failure information storage processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is equal to or greater than the trigger reference number of times, power failure processing of steps S6709 to S6712 is executed.

Specifically, first, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S6709). As a result, when the power failure processing is normally executed and information is stored and retained in the main RAM 65 normally, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is restarted, the specific control "1" is set to the power failure flag in the work area 221 of .

Thereafter, a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S6710). In this case, the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, which are subject to calculation when calculating the checksum, are subject to checksum calculation in step S6604 of the main process (FIG. 100). It is the same as the storage area in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating this checksum, an area (specifically, a setting value counter )It is included. Then, the calculated checksum is stored in a storage area for storing the checksum in the work area 221 for specific control and excluded from checksum calculation targets.

After that, all output port information in the register of the main CPU 63 is set to "0" (step S6711), and access to the main RAM 65 is prohibited (step S6712). Then, the infinite loop continues until the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

By executing the power failure information storage process as the first process of the timer interrupt process, it is not necessary to execute the timer interrupt process from the middle after the power is restored. This eliminates the need to store the address of the process being executed at the time of power failure in the main RAM 65 as stack information, making it possible to reduce the processing load of the process at the time of power failure.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 100), if a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606, clear processing during non-setting update is executed (step S6607). In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, except for the area (specifically the setting value counter) where the information of the setting value indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the specific control The work area 221 for is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0", and then the initial setting is executed.

On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update. As a result, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are set to "0" even if the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not executed normally. It is possible to prevent it from being cleared. Even if an abnormality occurs in the checksum of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent it from being done.

If a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606, after executing the clear processing at the time of non-setting update in step S6607, the value of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is checked to confirm the value of the pachinko machine. 10 is normal or not (step S6608). Specifically, when the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and when it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is. If the set value is abnormal (step S6608: NO), the processing for newly setting the set value (steps S6619 to S6621) to be described later is executed. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the setting value is normal even when a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606 and the clearing process (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. In addition, when the set value is abnormal, it is possible to reset the set value.

If the setting value is normal (step S6608: YES), power-on setting processing is executed (step S6609). In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the work area 221 for specific control such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 .

Although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited at the stage when the main processing is started. The state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited is canceled at the timing before the processing of step S6609 is completed and the processing of step S6610 is executed, and execution of the timer interrupt processing is permitted. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the power-on setting process of step S6609 is completed, and the timer interrupt process is not executed until the stage before the process of step S6610 is started. Therefore, the main CPU 63 does not start the process for advancing the game until the relevant situation is reached.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S6610 to S6613 is performed. In other words, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, there is a residual time between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt processing, but the remaining processing of steps S6610 to S6613 is repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S6610 to S6613 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S6610 to S6613, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, when the power failure flag of the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", or when the checksum does not match In this case, if the setting value is normal after executing the clear process at the time of non-setting update (step S6608: YES), the game proceeds to the process. As a result, even if the power failure flag was not set to "1" because the power failure process was not executed normally, the power supply is turned on again after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. No need to turn it off. Even if an abnormality occurs in the checksum of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the power supply can be turned ON/OFF again after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. No action required.

If both steps S6603 and S6606 result in an affirmative determination, it is determined whether or not the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal by checking the value of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control (step S6614). ). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is. If the setting value is abnormal (step S6614: NO), the processing for newly setting the setting value (steps S6619 to S6621) to be described later is executed.

If the setting value is normal (step S6614: YES), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S6615), and whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key. It is determined whether or not (step S6616), it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 (step S6617), and the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11. It is determined whether or not there is (step S6618).

In this embodiment, a front door open sensor 95 for detecting whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 95 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door open sensor 95 transmits a close detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. , the front door open sensor 95 transmits an open detection signal to the main CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the front door open sensor 95 , and when receiving the open detection signal from the front door open sensor 95 . Identify that the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

In addition, in this embodiment, a main body open sensor 96 for detecting whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 96 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body open sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state with respect to the outer frame 11, In some cases, the body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the main side CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 determines that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the main body open sensor 96, and determines that the main CPU 63 is in the closed state when receiving the open detection signal from the main body open sensor 96. Identify that the main body 12 is in the open state.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S6615: NO), the power-on setting process is executed in step S6609, and then the remaining processes of steps S6610 to S6613 are repeated. That is, when the reset button 68c is not pressed, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is performed without executing the clear processing of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. .

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S6615: YES) and a negative determination is made in any one of steps S6616 to S6618, after executing the clear processing at the time of non-setting update (step S6607 ), and on condition that the set value is normal (step S6608: YES), the process proceeds to control the progress of the game from step S6609 onwards. The processing contents of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update are as already explained.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S6615: YES) and all of steps S6616 to S6618 are affirmative, processing for updating the set values is executed. Also, if it is determined in step S6608 or step S6614 that the setting value is abnormal, processing for updating the setting value is executed.

Specifically, first, copy processing of the setting value is executed (step S6619). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the setting update clearing process (step S6620) executed later, the main data before the setting value update clearing process is executed. It is possible to grasp the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 (that is, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped).

After that, clear processing at the time of setting update is executed (step S6620). In the clearing process at the time of setting update, the work area 221 for specific control is set to "0 ” and execute the initial setting. As a result, the game cycle is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the normal electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. A situation arises. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the set value counter used to specify the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is cleared to "0". In addition, in the clearing process at the time of updating the settings, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0", and then the initial settings are executed.

On the other hand, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the area indicating whether the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is not cleared to "0". can be maintained in the mode before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, since the copy area is not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of setting update, it is possible to specify the set value that was set before the execution of the clear processing at the time of setting update. In addition, it is not limited to the above configuration, and in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may not be cleared to "0". In the clear processing, the area indicating whether the lottery mode is the high-probability mode may be cleared to "0".

In the clear processing at the time of setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". Thereby, even if the setting value update process capable of changing the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". It becomes possible to do so.

Then, in step S6621, set value update processing is executed. The contents of the set value update process are the same as those of the set value update process (FIG. 85) in the twenty-second embodiment. After executing the set value update process, the process moves to the process for controlling the progress of the game from step S6609 onwards.

According to the above configuration, when the set value is abnormal, the set value update process is started without requiring a special operation by the manager of the game hall. Then, when the set value update process is completed, the process shifts to the process for controlling the progress of the game. As a result, it is possible to play a game in a situation in which normal setting values are set. On the other hand, in order to complete the setting value update process, it is necessary to turn off the setting key for the setting key inserting portion 68a by turning off the setting key. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the phenomenon that the

Next, a configuration for forcibly stopping the progress of the game when the main CPU 63 cannot perform various processes normally will be described. FIG. 102(a) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the MPU 62. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 102( a ), the MPU 62 is provided with a main CPU 63 , a main ROM 64 and a main RAM 65 , as well as a reset signal output section 251 and a program monitor section 252 . The reset signal output unit 251 has a function of outputting a reset signal to the main CPU 63 . Specifically, the reset signal output unit 251 outputs the reset signal as a HI level signal when the operating power is supplied from the power supply/launch control device 78 and the output disabling condition is not satisfied. Output to the CPU 63, and if the operating power is not supplied from the power supply/firing control device 78, or if the operating power is supplied but the output prohibition condition is satisfied, the main side CPU 63 do not output to The main CPU 63 executes various processes when operating power is supplied from the power supply/launch control device 78 and when a reset signal is received from the reset signal output unit 251. Even if the operating power is supplied, if the reset signal is not received from the reset signal output unit 251, various processes are not executed. In addition, when the main CPU 63 receives the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 when operating power is supplied from the power supply/emission control device 78, the reset signal is received. , the main process (FIG. 100) is started.

The program monitoring unit 252 has a function of monitoring whether or not the main CPU 63 is in a state where various processes can be normally performed. Specifically, the program monitoring unit 252 monitors whether the value of the program counter provided in the main CPU 63 is an abnormal value. The program counter is for storing addresses where instructions to be executed in the main CPU 63 are stored. Possible values of the program counter are determined, and the program monitoring unit 252 monitors whether or not the value of the program counter is a value other than the possible values. In addition, the program monitoring unit 252 monitors whether or not the address specified as the write destination area is an abnormal address when information is written to the specific control work area 221 by a load instruction. The program monitoring unit 252 may be configured to monitor whether or not an address designated as a read target area is an abnormal address when information is read from the specific control work area 221 by a load command.

When the program monitoring unit 252 determines that the value of the program counter is abnormal, or determines that the address specified when writing information by the load instruction is an abnormal address, the reset signal output unit 251 output a monitoring error signal. When the reset signal output unit 251 receives the monitoring abnormality signal from the program monitoring unit 252, even if the operating power is supplied from the power supply/launch control device 78, the output of the reset signal is temporarily stopped, and the stop continues. After stopping the output of the reset signal over the period, the output of the reset signal is restarted. The stop continuation period is a period sufficient for the main CPU 63 to identify that the output of the reset signal is stopped. As a result, when the value of the program counter becomes an abnormal value, or when the address specified when writing information by a load instruction becomes an abnormal address, the main CPU 63 is reset by turning the reset signal OFF/ON. , the main process is executed.

FIG. 102(b) is a time chart showing how the reset signal output section 251 outputs the reset signal. FIG. 102(b1) shows the period during which operating power is supplied from the power supply/emission control device 78, FIG. 102(b2) shows the period during which the reset signal is output from the reset signal output section 251, and FIG. b3) indicates the timing at which the program monitoring unit 252 outputs the monitoring abnormality signal.

First, a case where the program monitoring unit 252 does not output a monitoring abnormality signal will be described. , t2, the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is started as shown in FIG. 102(b). After that, at the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 102(b1), the supply of operating power from the power supply/launch control device 78 to the MPU 62 is stopped, and at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 102(b2), it is reset. Output of the reset signal from the signal output unit 251 is stopped.

Next, the case where the program monitoring unit 252 outputs the monitoring abnormality signal will be described. At the timing of t5, as shown in FIG. As a result, the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is started at the timing of t6 as shown in FIG. 102(b). After that, at the timing of t7, the value of the program counter becomes an abnormal value or the address specified when writing information by the load instruction becomes an abnormal address. A monitoring abnormality signal is output from the unit 252 to the reset signal output unit 251 . As a result, as shown in FIG. 102(b2), the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is temporarily stopped at timing t7, and then restarted at timing t8.

In this case, the main CPU 63 stops executing various processes at the timing t7, and starts the main process (FIG. 100) at the timing t8 when the rise of the reset signal is confirmed. However, since the power failure process is not executed when the execution of various processes of the main CPU 63 is stopped, the main process (FIG. 100) is performed in a state where the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1". is started, main processing (FIG. 100) is started without saving checksums for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. Therefore, in the main processing (FIG. 100), a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606, and clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. As a result, when the value of the program counter becomes abnormal or the address specified when information is written by the load instruction becomes an abnormal address, and a monitoring abnormality signal is output from the program monitoring unit 252, It is possible to execute the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, in which a predetermined storage area of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". .

However, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update. As a result, even if a monitoring abnormality signal is output from the program monitoring unit 252 due to an abnormal program counter value or an abnormal address specified when information is written by a load instruction, It is possible to prevent the work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0".

Returning to the description of FIG. 102(b), after that, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 102(b2), the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output section 251 is stopped.

Next, timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds) while the processes of steps S6610 to S6613 are being executed in the main process (FIG. 100). The program corresponding to timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S6801 to S6819, the same processes as steps S5201 to S5219 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 86) in the twenty-second embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. Thereafter, setting monitoring processing is executed (step S6820). FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing.

By checking the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221, it is determined whether or not the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal (step S6901). Specifically, when the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and when it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is.

If the setting value is abnormal (step S6901: NO), the setting value is copied (step S6902). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, it is possible to grasp the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 before execution of the setting value update processing which is executed thereafter.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the set value is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S6903). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the abnormality in the set value, and also emits a voice from the speaker unit 54 saying "Abnormality in the set value has been detected." output. In addition, the character image "abnormality of set value detected" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the setting value abnormality has occurred.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S6904). That is, every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103) is executed, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the set value, and when the occurrence of an abnormality in the set value is specified, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is reset. Execute the setting value update process to perform The contents of the set value update process are the same as those of the set value update process (FIG. 85) in the twenty-second embodiment. Therefore, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated step by step, and the selected set value is determined by detecting the game ball with the out-hole detection sensor 48a. The set value that is being updated and the set value that has been finalized are displayed on the third notification display device 69c. After that, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it is determined that the end condition of the setting value updating process is satisfied. After executing the set value update process, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103).

Here, in the setting value update process, it is not determined that the end condition is met only by the setting key inserting portion 68a being in the OFF state, and the setting key inserting portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. It is determined that the end condition is satisfied when When the setting value updating process is executed in the setting monitoring process, the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state at the start of the setting value updating process. It is necessary to insert the setting key into the setting key inserting portion 68a, perform the ON operation once, and then perform the OFF operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value update process from ending even though the manager of the game hall has not performed a normal operation.

When the setting key insertion unit 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state and the conditions for terminating the setting value update process are satisfied, step S5111 in the setting value update process (FIG. 85) is executed to It compares whether or not the set value stored in the copy area in the work area 221 for specific control and the set value currently set in the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control are the same. In other words, it is determined whether or not the setting value set before execution of the setting value update process (step S6904) is the same as the setting value set in the current setting value update process. If both setting values are the same (step S5112: NO), the setting maintenance notification described above is performed by executing the notification processing for non-change (step S5113). On the other hand, if the two setting values are different (step S5112: YES), the already explained setting change notification is performed by executing the change notification processing (step S5114).

In a configuration in which set value update processing is executed when a set value abnormality occurs, the set value that was set before the set value update processing was executed and the set value that was set by the set value update processing. When the set value is the same as the set value, setting maintenance notification is performed. As a result, even if the setting value update process is executed due to a setting value abnormality, the setting maintenance notification will be performed by resetting the setting value that was set in the previous situation, and the setting value update due to the setting value abnormality. It is possible to clearly show to the player that the set value has not changed even if the process is executed. By the way, since it is common to record the setting values of each pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall, it is possible to execute the setting value update processing due to the setting value abnormality so that the recorded setting values are obtained. It is possible.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103), after executing the setting monitoring process in step S6820, the management process is executed in step S6821. When executing the management process, a subroutine program corresponding to the management process set in the specific control program is executed. is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the management process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 105 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S7001 to S7005 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103), interrupt prohibition is set (step S7001). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "LD (_PSWBUF), PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the PSW buffer set in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction (step S7002). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register in the state before being changed after the subroutine is called or the subroutine is started. Information can be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S7003). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push instruction. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, it is saved in the PSW buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S7002 by the load instruction as "LD PSW, (_PSWBUF)". The information in the flag register is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 (step S7004). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S7002 was executed last time. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S7005). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 106 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S7101 to S7116 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

In steps S7101 to S7108 and steps S7110 to S7116, the same processes as steps S4501 to S4515 of the management execution process (FIG. 78) in the seventeenth embodiment are executed. Further, in step S7109, another monitoring process is executed. When executing the separate monitoring process, a subroutine program corresponding to the separate monitoring process set in the non-specific control program is executed. is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction. Then, when the separate monitoring process ends, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 107 is a flow chart showing another monitoring process. It should be noted that the processes of steps S7201 to S7206 in the separate monitoring process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

In the separate monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the value of the pointer indicating the processing position of the process being executed in the non-specific control program exceeds the normal numerical range (step S7201). In addition, the information stored in the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is clearly abnormal information. (step S7202). For example, in the normal counter area 231, when the value of the normal winning counter 231a is 1000 or more while the value of the normal out counter 231e is "0", it is determined as abnormal. Also, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the calculation result storage area 234 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is obviously abnormal information (step S7203). For example, if any of the 62nd to 64th parameters is not "0" even though the 61st parameter is "0", it is determined to be abnormal.

If an affirmative determination is made in any of steps S7201 to S7203, it is determined that an information abnormality has occurred in the non-specific control work area 223, and the non-specific control work area 223 is partially cleared. (Step S7204). In the partial clear processing, the storage areas other than the management start flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". In this case, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the calculation result storage area 234 are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

In addition, by preventing the management start flag from being cleared to "0", it is possible to maintain the state in which the management start flag is already set to "1", and the pachinko machine 10 has already continued in the game hall. It is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from being regulated at the shipping stage with respect to the collection of history information even though it is in use. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire work area 223 for non-specific control including the management start flag may be cleared to "0" in step S7204.

Also, in step S7204, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0". In the stack area 224 for non-specific control, information of various registers used in processing corresponding to specific control is saved in steps S7102 to S7107 in the management execution processing (FIG. 106). In this case, by not clearing the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0", the information of various registers used in the processing corresponding to this specific control and the stack area for non-specific control It is possible to prevent the information saved in H.224 from being erased. In addition, the stack area 224 for non-specific control stores the information of the return address of the management execution process (FIG. 106) after the end of the separate monitoring process. By not clearing, it is possible to prevent the information of this return address from being erased.

After that, initialization processing is executed (step S7205). In the initialization process, initialization is performed for the storage area that was cleared to "0" in step S7204 in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, clear notification processing is executed (step S7206). In the clear notification process, a command indicating that the non-specific control work area 223 has been cleared to "0" is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a mode corresponding to the forced clearing of the work area 223 for non-specific control, and also outputs “History information is forcibly cleared” from the speaker unit 54. It outputs a sound saying "I'm sorry. In addition, the character image "history information has been forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 223 for non-specific control has been forcibly cleared.

If negative determinations are made in all of steps S7201 to S7203, or if the process of step S7206 is executed, the separate monitoring process is ended and the process returns to the monitoring execution process (FIG. 106).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the program monitoring unit 252 detects that the address specified when writing information by the load instruction is an abnormal address, the reset signal output unit 251 turns the reset signal from OFF to ON, thereby turning the main CPU 63 Then, the main processing (FIG. 100) is executed in the same manner as when the supply of operating power is newly started. When the reset signal is turned from OFF to ON, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" and the checksum at the time of power failure is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Since it has not been updated, clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is forcibly executed. In the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the storage area other than the storage area in which the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to " 0” is cleared, and initialization processing for these areas is executed. As a result, if there is a possibility that an information error has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control By executing the "0" clearing process and the initial setting process, it is possible to eliminate the information abnormality.

When the program monitoring unit 252 identifies that the program counter value of the main CPU 63 is an abnormal value, the reset signal output unit 251 turns the reset signal from OFF to ON so that the operating power of the main CPU 63 is reduced. The main process (FIG. 100) is executed in the same way as when the supply is newly started. When the reset signal is turned from OFF to ON, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" and the checksum at the time of power failure is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Since it has not been updated, clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is forcibly executed. In the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the internal storage area of the main side CPU 63 including various registers is cleared to "0" and the initial setting process is executed. As a result, if there is a possibility that an information abnormality has occurred in the internal storage area of the main CPU 63, the internal storage area of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" and the initial setting process is executed. It is possible to resolve information anomalies.

On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update. As a result, the internal storage area of the main CPU 63, the work area 221 for specific control, and the stack area 222 for specific control are cleared to "0" because the program monitoring unit 252 has identified an information abnormality as described above. Even when the initial setting process and the initial setting process are executed, it is possible to prevent the information of the game history from being erased, and to prevent the information of the management result of the game history from being erased. It becomes possible to

If the power failure flag is not set to "1" in the main process (FIG. 100) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, or if the checksums do not match, clear at the time of non-setting update In the configuration in which the process (step S6607) is executed, if the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality, the power failure flag is not set to "1" by turning the reset signal from OFF to ON. Also, the main processing (FIG. 100) is executed in a situation where the checksum is not stored. This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality identified by the program monitoring unit 252 by using the configuration for eliminating the information abnormality when the supply of operating power is started.

In the configuration in which whether or not the checksum is normal is monitored in the main process (FIG. 100) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the checksum calculation target is a specific control A work area 221 for specific control and a stack area 222 for specific control are included, and a work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control are not included. As a result, it is possible to specify whether or not an information abnormality has occurred only in the storage area corresponding to the specific control in the main RAM 65 .

If it is identified that the checksum is abnormal in the main processing (FIG. 100) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. However, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are cleared to "0" and an initial setting process is executed. On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This prevents the process corresponding to the specific control from continuing to be executed in that state even though the information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control. At the same time, with the information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control as a trigger, even the storage area corresponding to non-specific control in the main side RAM 65 is cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent

In the power failure processing (steps S6709 to S6712) of the power failure information storage processing (FIG. 101), the checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. A checksum is not calculated for the storage area corresponding to the non-specific control. This makes it possible to prevent the processing period required to complete the power failure processing from becoming excessively long.

If an abnormality is identified in the information stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control in another monitoring process (FIG. 107) executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control, non-specific control is supported. In the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), which is the process to be performed, the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting process is executed. As a result, although some abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control, processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed while the information in the work area 223 for non-specific control is held as it is. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. In addition, since the process of clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" and the initial setting process are executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control, regarding the update of the information in the work area 223 for non-specific control It is possible to prevent the process corresponding to the specific control from intervening.

In the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), which is a process corresponding to the non-specific control, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control. , a process of clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" and a process of initializing are executed. As a result, the monitoring of whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the execution of initialization of the work area 223 for non-specific control are performed as a series of processes in the process corresponding to non-specific control. can be executed as

When the occurrence of an abnormality is specified in the information stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control in another monitoring process (FIG. 107) executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control, the non-specific control Although the work area 223 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0" and initialized. As a result, while information anomalies in the work area 223 for non-specific control can be resolved, information and separate management of various registers used in processing corresponding to specific control saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control It is possible to prevent the return address information from being erased after the processing is completed.

The process of clearing the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 to "0" and initializing them is executed in the process corresponding to the specific control. The process of clearing and initializing is executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control. As a result, with regard to such initialization processing, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for processing corresponding to the specific control, and the non-specific control It is possible to treat the work area 223 as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control.

In the main processing (Fig. 100), it is configured to monitor whether or not the set values are normal in steps S6608 and S6614. It may be configured not to be executed. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load of the processing at the start of supply of operating power, which is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. In addition, even if monitoring of whether the set value is normal or not is not performed in the process at the start of supply of operating power, the timer interrupt executed after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed. Since the setting monitoring process (step S6820) of the process (FIG. 103) monitors whether or not the setting value is normal, it is possible to deal with the abnormal setting value.

Also, the setting monitoring process (step S6820) is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103) is started. The configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S6820) is executed each time it is executed a number of times (for example, 10000 times). In this case, it is possible to reduce the frequency of execution of the monitoring while periodically monitoring whether or not the set values are normal.

Alternatively, the setting monitoring process (step S6820) may be executed in the remaining processes (steps S6610 to S6613) in the main process (FIG. 100). In this case, it becomes possible to monitor whether or not the set value is normal by using idle time in a situation where timer interrupt processing is not being executed.

Further, the configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S6820) is executed when a game round is newly started. More specifically, when a game round is newly started, the setting monitoring process (step S6820) may be executed before the success/failure determination process is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the validity determination process from being executed in a situation where the set value is abnormal.

In addition, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S6820), instead of moving to the setting value update process (step S6904), the work area 221 for specific control The game stop flag may be set to "1". In this case, the process of steps S6808 to S6821 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S6807 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103), so if the set value is abnormal, the progress of the game is stopped. becomes. However, since the processing of steps S6801 to S6806 is executed, power failure monitoring is executed, and the hit random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further Fraud detection is performed. Further, when the game stop flag is set to "1", a notification indicating that the set value should be updated may be executed to prompt execution of the set value update process. In this case, the manager of the game hall who confirmed the notification performs the power OFF operation, and then performs the power ON operation in a manner in which the set value update process is executed, so that the game stop flag is cleared to "0". As a result, the state in which the progress of the game is stopped is canceled, and the set value update process is executed to set the normal set values.

Further, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S6820), the setting error flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" and 100), the progress of the game is stopped with the setting error flag set to "1", and in order to cancel the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, the power is turned off. A configuration requiring ON is also possible. In this case, even if no operation is performed in the main process (FIG. 100) to execute the set value update process, if the setting error flag is set to "1", the setting is forcibly set. By executing the value update process, it is possible to force the setting value to be newly set using the setting value update process set in the main process (FIG. 100).

When the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality and the reset signal is forcibly turned from OFF to ON, the work area 221 for specific control is initialized. , the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to be "setting 1". When the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality and the reset signal is forcibly turned from OFF to ON, the work area 221 for specific control is initialized and then set. A configuration in which value update processing is executed may be employed.

Further, when the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality, the reset signal is not forcibly turned from OFF to ON, and the clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. Alternatively, the clear processing (step S6620) and the setting value update processing (step S6621) at the time of setting update may be executed.

In addition, in the clearing process (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1" by initializing the storage area for storing the setting value information in the work area 221 for specific control. A configuration may be employed, and a configuration having a predetermined set value other than "setting 1" may be employed. As a result, when the clear process at the time of non-setting update is executed, the preset setting value can be set.

In the clearing process (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". good.

Also, in step S7204 in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), the management start flag is not cleared to "0", but the management start flag may be cleared to "0". In step S7204 in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may not be cleared to "0", and the calculation result storage area may 234 may not be cleared to "0".

In addition, in step S7204 in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), not only the work area 223 for non-specific control but also the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0" and initialized. may be configured. In this case, in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the information of the return address of the management execution process after the end of the separate monitoring process is used in the process corresponding to the specific control saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. It is preferable not to erase the information in the various registers.

In the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. A configuration may be employed in which the stack area 224 is cleared to “0” and initialized. In this case, it is preferable not to delete the information of the return address of the management execution process after the end of the separate monitoring process in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Further, the configuration is not limited to a configuration in which both the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are the checksum calculation target, and only the specific control work area 221 is the checksum calculation target. , or only the stack area 222 for specific control is subject to checksum calculation.

<Thirty-first Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirtieth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main process executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the thirtieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirtieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 108 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S7301 to S7322 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S7301). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S7302).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S7303). If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S7303: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7304). The checksum calculation method is the same as step S6604 of the main process (FIG. 100) in the thirtieth embodiment.

After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S7304 (step S7305). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S7306).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S7306, the processing of steps S7307 to S7320 is executed. In this case, the processing contents of steps S7307 to S7314 are the same as steps S6614 to S6621 of the main processing (FIG. 100) in the thirtieth embodiment. This is the same as steps S6609 to S6613 of the process (FIG. 100).

Further, if the reset button 68c is pressed (step S7308: YES), but a negative determination is made in any of steps S7309 to S7311, clear processing at non-setting update is executed (step S7308: YES). S7315). The processing contents of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update are the same as step S6607 of the main processing (FIG. 100) in the thirtieth embodiment. However, in this embodiment, after executing the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the process proceeds to steps S7316 to S7320 without determining whether or not the setting value is normal. Only when a negative determination is made in any of steps S7309 to S7311, the clearing process for non-setting update (step S7315) is executed. Since it is determined in step S7307 whether or not the setting value is normal, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the setting value is normal after executing the clear processing at the time of non-setting update.

If a negative determination is made in step S7303 or step S7306, that is, if the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", or if a checksum error occurs, clear processing at the time of error is executed. (step S7321). FIG. 109 is a flow chart showing clear processing at the time of abnormality. The processing of steps S7401 to S7405 in the clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and the specific control data.

First, clear processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S7401). In the clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for the specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and the area cleared to "0" is initialized. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted.

After that, clear processing of the stack area 222 for specific control is executed (step S7402). In the clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialized.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S7403). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the clear processing for non-specific control is started, the flag in the state before it changes after the subroutine is called or the subroutine is started. Register information can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the non-specific control clearing process set in the non-specific control program, the non-specific control clearing process is started (step S7404). In this case, information for identifying the return address of the clear processing in the event of an abnormality after execution of the clear processing for the non-specific control is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by the push instruction. When the clear processing for non-specific control ends, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the clear processing in the event of an abnormality indicated by the return address is returned.

After the execution of the clear processing for the non-specific control, when the program for the clear processing in the abnormal state is restored, the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for the specific control in step S7402 by the pop instruction as "POP PSW". information is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 (step S7405). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S7402 was executed. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

FIG. 110 is a flow chart showing clear processing for non-specific control. The processing of steps S7501 to S7516 in the non-specific control clearing process is executed by the main CPU 63 using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 by a load instruction (step S7501). In this case, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, information of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is set in the stack pointer.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7502). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7503). Also, "LD
(_DEBUF), DE”, the information in the DE register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by a load instruction (step S7504). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7505). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7506). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7507).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the already-described flag registers. In this case, in steps S7502 to S7507, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these various general purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the corresponding buffer in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The amount of information in the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is all 2 bytes.

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are processing corresponding to non-specific control, that is, partial clear processing (step S7508) of the work area 223 for non-specific control and initialization processing (step S7508). This register is used in step S7509). The information set in such registers is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 prior to the execution of the non-specific control work area 223 partial clear processing (step S7508) and initialization processing (step S7509). By doing so, it is possible to save the information of these registers used for the specific control before the non-specific control is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten during the non-specific control, the information saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control is returned to these registers when the non-specific control is terminated. can be returned to the state corresponding to the specific control before the non-specific control is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control, The information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to be used in the partial clear processing (step S7508) and initialization processing (step S7509) is selectively used for non-specific control. By saving to the work area 223, it is possible to reduce the capacity to be secured for saving the register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Therefore, while ensuring a large capacity of the work area 223 for non-specific control that can be used in the partial clearing process (step S7508) and the initial setting process (step S7509) of the work area 223 for non-specific control, It is possible to save such register information. Of course, of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register support non-specific control. The information that is set before the start of the process to be performed is stored and held until the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processing of steps S7502 to S7507, the work area 223 for non-specific control is partially cleared (step S7508). In the partial clear processing, among the storage areas of the work area 223 for non-specific control, storage areas other than the storage area in which the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to the specific control are saved. to "0". Specifically, the WA buffer, BC buffer, DE buffer, HL buffer, IX buffer and IY buffer among the storage areas of the non-specific control work area 223 are not cleared to "0", while the storage other than these various buffers is not cleared. Clear the area to "0".

In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In addition, by not clearing the storage area in which the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the process corresponding to the specific control is saved to "0", the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. When returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Also, in step S7508, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0". The stack area 224 for non-specific control stores the return address information of the clear processing (FIG. 109) at the time of abnormality after the completion of the clear processing for non-specific control. 224 is not cleared to "0", it is possible to prevent this return address information from being erased.

Thereafter, initialization processing is executed (step S7509). In the initial setting process, initial setting is performed for the storage area to be cleared to "0" in step S7508 in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, as "LD SP, Y(r+α)", the load instruction returns to the specific control in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the same manner as in step S3909 of the management execution processing (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address at time (step S7510). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7511). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7512). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7513). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7514). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7515). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7516). By executing the processing of steps S7511 to S7516, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

According to the above configuration, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum is abnormal in the main process (FIG. 108) executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, In some cases, not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control but also the work area 223 for non-specific control are set to "0" by executing the clearing process at the time of abnormality (step S7321). ” is cleared and initialized. If an information error has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control, there is a possibility that an information error has also occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control. By also initializing the work area 223 for non-specific control, the process corresponding to the non-specific control is not executed in that state even though the information abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control. It becomes possible to

Even if the processing for clearing "0" and the initial setting processing are executed for the work area 223 for non-specific control in the clear processing at the time of abnormality (step S7321), the work area for the non-specific control The information of various registers saved in 223 and used in the process corresponding to the specific control is not cleared to "0". As a result, after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" while not erasing the information used in the processing corresponding to the specific control. and initialization processing can be executed.

Even if the process of clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" and the process of initializing the work area 223 for non-specific control are executed in the clear process at the time of abnormality (step S7321), the stack area 224 for non-specific control , the processing for clearing to "0" and the processing for initializing are not executed. This makes it possible to prevent the return address information from being erased after the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110) is completed.

The process of clearing the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control to "0" and the process of initializing are executed in the process corresponding to the specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to " 0" clearing process and initialization process are executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for the process corresponding to the specific control, even with respect to the process of clearing "0" and the process of initializing. It is possible to treat the work area 223 for specific control as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Note that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which both the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are subject to checksum calculation, and only the work area 221 for specific control is subject to checksum calculation. , or only the stack area 222 for specific control is subject to checksum calculation.

Also, the non-specific control work area 223 may be configured to be the checksum calculation target. In this case, the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets, and the stack area 222 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are checked. The checksum may be calculated for the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control.

Also, the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be a checksum calculation target. In this case, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets, and the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are checked. The checksum may be calculated for the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Further, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets. In this case, the work area 221 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets. The work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets. The work area 223 and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets.

In steps S7508 and S7509 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110), not only the work area 223 for non-specific control but also the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It may be configured to execute an initial setting process. In this case, it is preferable not to erase the information of the return address of the clear processing at the time of abnormality after the completion of the clear processing for non-specific control.

Also, in step S7508 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110), the management start flag is cleared to "0", but the management start flag may not be cleared to "0". In step S7508 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110), the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may not be cleared to "0". A configuration may be adopted in which the operation result storage area 234 is not cleared to "0".

<Thirty-Second Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirtieth embodiment in the processing configuration for monitoring information abnormality in the main RAM 65 using checksums. The configuration different from that of the thirtieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirtieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 111 is a flow chart showing power failure information storage processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The power failure information storage process is executed in step S6801 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103). Further, the processes of steps S7601 to S7613 in the power failure information storage process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a specific control program and specific control data.

Steps S7601 to S7608 in the power failure information storage process are the same as steps S6701 to S6708 in the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment. If the occurrence of power failure is identified, an affirmative determination is made in step S7608, and power failure processing in steps S7609 to S7613 is executed.

Specifically, first, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7609). As a result, if the power failure processing is normally executed and the storage of information in the main RAM 65 is normally performed, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is restarted, the specific control "1" is set to the power failure flag in the work area 221 of .

Thereafter, a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7610). In this case, the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, which are subject to calculation when calculating the checksum for specific control, are stored in step S7701 of the checksum monitoring process (FIG. 112) described later. are the same as the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, which are the calculation targets of the checksum for specific control in . In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating the checksum for this specific control, an area (specifically, is a set value counter). Then, the calculated checksum for the specific control is a storage area for storing the checksum for the specific control in the work area 221 for the specific control and is excluded from the checksum calculation target for the specific control. stored in the storage area where

After that, a checksum is calculated for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control (step S7611). In this case, the storage areas in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, which are subject to calculation when the checksum for non-specific control is calculated, are stored in the checksum monitoring process described later (FIG. 112). It is the same as the storage area in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, which is the object of calculation of the checksum for non-specific control in step S7706. Then, the calculated checksum for non-specific control is excluded from a storage area for storing the checksum for non-specific control in the work area 221 for specific control and from the target of calculation of the checksum for specific control. stored in the storage area.

After that, all output port information in the register of the main CPU 63 is set to "0" (step S7612), and access to the main RAM 65 is prohibited (step S7613). Then, the infinite loop continues until the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

Next, the checksum monitoring process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the checksum monitoring process is executed instead of steps S6604 to S6606 in the main process (FIG. 100). Further, the processes of steps S7701 to S7711 in the checksum monitoring process are executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and the specific control data.

First, a checksum for specific control is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7701). The calculation method of the checksum for the specific control is the same as step S7610 in the power failure information storage process (FIG. 111). Thereafter, the checksum for specific control calculated in step S7610 of the power failure processing executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control is specified. While reading from the control work area 221, the read checksum for specific control is compared with the checksum for specific control calculated in step S7701 (step S7702). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums for the specific control match (step S7703).

If the checksum for specific control does not match (step S7703: NO). Clear processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S7704). In the clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for the specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. Also, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed (step S7705).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S7703, or if the process of step S7705 is executed, the checksum for non-specific control is calculated for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control (step S7706). The method of calculating the checksum for the non-specific control is the same as step S7611 in the power failure information storage process (FIG. 111). After that, the checksum for non-specific control calculated in step S7611 of the power failure processing executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control is While reading from the work area 221 for specific control, the read checksum for non-specific control is compared with the checksum for non-specific control calculated in step S7706 (step S7707). Then, it is determined whether or not the non-specific control checksums match (step S7708).

If the checksums for non-specific control do not match (step S7708: NO), as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction ( step S7709). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the clear processing for non-specific control is started, the flag in the state before it changes after the subroutine is called or the subroutine is started. Register information can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the non-specific control clearing process set in the non-specific control program, the non-specific control clearing process is started (step S7710). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the checksum monitoring process after execution of the clear process for the non-specific control is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by the push instruction. When the clear processing for non-specific control ends, information for identifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program returns to the checksum monitoring processing indicated by the return address.

After the execution of the clear processing for the non-specific control, if the program for the clear processing in the abnormal state is returned to, the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for the specific control in step S7709 by the pop instruction is set as "POP PSW". information is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 (step S7711). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S7709 was executed. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

FIG. 113 is a flow chart showing clear processing for non-specific control. The processing of steps S7801 to S7818 in the non-specific control clearing process is executed by the main CPU 63 using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

Steps S7801 to S7807 in the clearing process for non-specific control are the same as steps S7501 to S7507 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110) in the thirty-first embodiment.

After that, the work area 223 for non-specific control is partially cleared (step S7808). In the partial clearing process, among the storage areas of the work area 223 for non-specific control, storage areas other than the storage area where information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the process corresponding to the specific control are saved. to "0". Specifically, the WA buffer, the BC buffer, the DE buffer, the HL buffer, the IX buffer, and the IY buffer among the storage areas of the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". Clear the area to "0".

In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In addition, by not clearing the storage area in which the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to the specific control is saved to "0", the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. When returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Thereafter, initialization processing is executed (step S7809). In the initial setting process, the initial setting is performed for the storage area to be cleared to "0" in step S7808 in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, the process of partially clearing the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed (step S7810). In the partial clear processing, the information of the return address of the checksum monitoring processing (FIG. 112) after the completion of the clear processing for non-specific control is stored in each storage area of the stack area 224 for non-specific control. "0" clears the storage areas other than the stored storage area. As a result, information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is prevented from being erased after the clear processing for non-specific control is completed, while the information of the return address of the checksum monitoring processing (FIG. 112) is not erased. can be eliminated.

Thereafter, initialization processing is executed (step S7811). In the initialization process, initialization is performed for the storage area that was cleared to "0" in step S7810 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

After that, the processing of steps S7812 to S7818 is executed. These steps S7812 to S7818 are the same as steps S7510 to S7516 in the non-specific control clearing process (FIG. 110) in the thirty-first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the checksum for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, and the checksum for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are Calculated separately. This makes it possible to individually specify an information abnormality for each of the storage area corresponding to the specific control in the main RAM 65 and the storage area corresponding to the non-specific control in the main RAM 65 .

If there is an abnormality in the checksum for the specific control, the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control are cleared to "0" and initialized. If there is an abnormality in the checksum, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0" and initialized. As a result, it is possible to narrow down the target for executing the "0" clearing process and the initial setting process to the area where the checksum abnormality has been identified.

The process of clearing the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control to "0" and the process of initializing are executed in the process corresponding to the specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to " 0” clearing process and initialization process are executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for the process corresponding to the specific control as well as for the process of clearing "0" and the initial setting process. It is possible to treat the work area 223 for control as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Although the management start flag is cleared to "0" in step S7808 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 113), the management start flag may not be cleared to "0". In step S7808 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 113), the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may not be cleared to "0". The calculation result storage area 234 may be configured not to be cleared to "0".

<Thirty-third Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 114 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S7901 to S7924 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step S7901). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, internal function register setting processing is executed (step S7902). In the internal function register setting process, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, is set to the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds). , and set the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, to a second interrupt cycle that is a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle. (specifically 2 milliseconds).

In other words, in this embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing exist as the timer interrupt processing so that the interrupt cycle is relatively long and short. Both the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are started by interrupting the main process. Also, the second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process is not activated by interrupting the second timer interrupt process. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process nor the second timer interrupt process is executed, the second Timer interrupt processing is started first. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process.

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process is set in a specific register of the main CPU 63. do. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt periods, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S7903). The start-up processing flag indicates that even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the first timer interrupt process should be terminated without executing the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 . By setting the start-up processing in progress flag to "1", even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process will not be executed and the first timer interrupt process will not be executed. The timer interrupt processing is terminated.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step S7904). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt cycle, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt cycle. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step S7903, even if the first timer interrupt process is started, various processes set in the first timer interrupt process are executed. The first timer interrupt process is terminated without any interruption.

After that, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S7905). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key insertion portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c as in the eleventh embodiment.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S7905: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7906). When power failure processing is executed in power failure information storage processing (step S8202) of first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), which will be described later, the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure processing was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S7906: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7907). The checksum can be calculated by any method, but the calculation is the same as the calculation method when the checksum is calculated in the power failure processing in the power failure information storage processing (step S8202) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) described later. It is a method. The checksum calculated in the power failure processing is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Excluded from the storage area subject to calculation.

In other words, when calculating the checksum, some storage areas, which are part of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, are subject to calculation. In the storage area to be operated, the checksum is calculated in the power failure processing when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, and then the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is resumed and the process of step S7907 is executed. It is a storage area in which information is basically not rewritten when power supply such as backup power to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is continued until it is rewritten. Therefore, the information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is not changed from when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped to when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is restarted. In this case, the checksums for the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 are the same as immediately before the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped. In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating this checksum, an area (specifically, a setting value counter )It is included. Note that the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not included in the checksum calculation target.

After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S7907 (step S7908). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S7909).

If a negative determination is made in step S7906 or step S7909, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7910). The game stop flag is a situation in which an affirmative determination is made in step S8207 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) described later and the processing of steps S8208 to S8221 is not executed, that is, the execution of the processing for advancing the game is stopped. This is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not it should be. By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps S8208 to S8221 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S8207 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) described later. As a result, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the progress of the game is stopped, and the specific control The progress of the game is stopped when the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information in at least one of the work area 221 and the stack area 222 for specific control since the last power-off. state.

In this case, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating the checksum, as described above, the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control (specifically, set value counter). Therefore, if a setting value abnormality occurs after the previous power shutdown, the checksums do not match, and the progress of the game is stopped.

On the other hand, even if the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps S8202 to S8206 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) is executed. Therefore, even when the progress of the game is stopped, power failure monitoring is executed, and the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and furthermore, Fraud detection is performed.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S7911). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above-mentioned notification will be issued when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed until the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed. It is good also as a structure which is continued.

When the progress of the game is stopped, the manager of the game hall confirms the above notification, temporarily stops the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and then restarts the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加If so, an operation is performed to execute the set value update process (step S7918). As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power, the setting value can be newly set in the setting value updating process (step S7918). .

In particular, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating the checksum, as described above, the area (specifically, the setting value counter) is included, so if there is an abnormality in the checksum, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the set value. On the other hand, if an abnormality occurs in the checksum as described above, execution of the setting value update process (step S7918) is prompted to prevent the game from being played with the abnormal setting value. It becomes possible to

If the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (steps S7906 and S7909: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned on using the setting key. Then (step S7912), it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S7913). As in the thirtieth embodiment, the front door open sensor 95 is used to detect whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 . The main body open sensor 96 is used to detect whether or not it is in the open state, as in the thirtieth embodiment. The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S7912: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the game machine main body is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11. 12 is open (step S7913: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step S7914). In the setting confirmation process, the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are confirmed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 used to display various parameters that are the management results of the game history. A process for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is executed.

FIG. 115 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process. Note that the processing of steps S8001 to S8003 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8001). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed. When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", corresponding display control is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) described later. will be As a result, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is done.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key (step S8002). In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. If the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned off (step S8002: NO), the process of step S8002 is repeated.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off (step S8002: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8003). As a result, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is canceled. In this case, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to display the management result of the game history.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. is started and the main process is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, and the main process enables the progress of the game. The setting confirmation process is executed in a situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the execution. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

Assuming that the setting value is confirmed while the game is continuing to progress, for example, if the setting value is confirmed during the execution of the game, There is a risk that a transition to the open/close execution mode may occur. In this case, there is a possibility that the game ball cannot be shot toward the special electric prize winning device 32 even though the opening/closing execution mode has been started. In addition, if the setting value is confirmed during execution of the opening/closing execution mode, the opening/closing execution mode will proceed under the condition that the setting value is being confirmed. There is a risk that the game ball cannot be shot toward the target.

Assuming that the progress of the game is stopped when the setting value is confirmed, if the confirmation of the setting value is started while the game is being played, the progress of the game is stopped in the middle. There is a risk that the processing for this will become complicated. For example, if confirmation of a set value is started during execution of a game round and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the game round in the middle is required. In this case, when confirmation of the set values is started, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is stopped halfway, and when the confirmation of the set values is completed, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is restarted. To do so would require more complicated processing. Further, for example, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the opening/closing execution mode and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the opening/closing execution mode in the middle is required. Also, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the variable display of the pattern in the middle is performed. necessary. In addition, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the open execution state of the general electric accessory 34a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the open execution state in the middle is required. Become. On the other hand, it is also conceivable to wait until all the games are completed before confirming the set value. It is necessary to wait until none of the release execution states of the object 34a is executed, and there is a possibility that the waiting time until confirmation of the setting value is started becomes long.

On the other hand, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, which is the situation before the process for enabling the progress of the game is executed in the main process executed when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Since the setting confirmation process is executed while the process is being executed, the setting value is confirmed while the progress of the game is already stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting values from being checked while the game is in progress, and to stop the progress of the game midway or stop the progress of the game when checking the setting values. There is no need to wait until the confirmation of the set value. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately confirm the setting value.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 114), if the reset button 68c is pressed (step S7905: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step S7915). In the RAM clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. Also, in the RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing (step S7902) of step S7902 is executed.

On the other hand, in the RAM clear processing, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This makes it possible to prevent the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0" by the clearing operation by the manager of the game hall.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned on using the setting key (step S7916). to determine whether or not the gaming machine body 12 is in the open state (step S7917). As in the thirtieth embodiment, the front door open sensor 95 is used to detect whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 . The main body open sensor 96 is used to detect whether or not it is in the open state, as in the thirtieth embodiment. The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S7916: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the gaming machine main body is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. 12 is open (step S7917: YES), a set value update process is executed (step S7918).

FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing. The processes of steps S8101 to S8107 in the set value update process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8101). The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated. When the setting update display flag is set to "1", corresponding display control is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) to be described later. will be As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. will be

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more corresponding to "setting 1" and 6 or less corresponding to "setting 6" (step S8102). If the value of the set value counter is "0" or is 7 or more, a negative determination is made in step S8102, and "1" is set to the set value counter (step S8103). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8102 or if the process of step S8103 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key (step S8104). In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S8104: NO), on condition that the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S8105: YES), the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is incremented by 1 (step S8106). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S8105: NO) or if the value of the set value counter is incremented by 1, the process returns to step S8102. If the value is determined to be 7 or more, "1" is set to the set value counter in step S8103. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off (step S8104: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8107). As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is released. In this case, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to display the management result of the game history.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the main processing is started. The button 68c is pressed, and the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed regardless of whether the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON. As a result, the operation content of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c is uniquely linked to the execution of the RAM clearing process (step S7915). It is possible to make the content of the operation for generating the game easy to understand for the manager of the game hall.

Even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed, the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is not cleared to "0" and the information of the set value counter is not changed. This makes it possible to prevent the setting values from being changed even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed.

RAM clear processing is performed based on not only performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c, but also performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion part 68a with the setting key. Not only (step S7915) but also set value update processing (step S7918) is executed. Also, as already described, the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key inserting portion 68a as the operation for executing the processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the contents of the operation for generating the processing related to the setting value easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

Further, when the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation processing is executed, and the resetting is performed. When the pressing operation of the button 68c is added, set value update processing is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate between the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired processing out of the setting confirmation processing and the setting value update processing. Further, by increasing the number of operations for executing the setting value updating process rather than the setting confirmation process, it is possible to make it particularly difficult to illegally perform the setting value updating process.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 114), if the processing in step S7911 is executed, if the determination in step S7912 or step S7913 is negative, if the processing in step S7914 is executed, the processing in step S7916 or step S7917 is negative. When the determination is made or when the process of step S7918 is executed, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S7919). By clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the state in which various processes set for the first timer interrupt process are not executed is released. In step S7919, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S7920). In the return command, information indicating the number of pending information for the special figure display unit 37a, information indicating the current success or failure lottery mode, information indicating the current support mode, indicating whether the opening and closing execution mode is in the middle of execution information, and information indicating whether or not a game cycle is in progress. These information are set based on the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control. When the sound emission control device 81 receives the return command, the display content of the pattern display device 41, the light emission content of the display light emitting unit 53, and the sound output content of the speaker unit 54 correspond to various information set in the return command. content to be

Here, when confirming the setting values of the pachinko machine 10, it is necessary to turn on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while turning on the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key. Then, for example, when it is necessary to check the set value during execution of the game round, the pachinko machine 10 is turned off during the execution of the game round, and then the setting key insertion portion 68a is operated by the setting key. The power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while performing the ON operation. In this case, since backup power is not supplied to the RAM provided in the voice light emission control device 81, at the stage when the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, the RAM of the voice light emission control device 81 is used for the game play. The information for controlling is erased. On the other hand, since backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 and clear processing of the main RAM 65 is not executed when confirming the setting value, the pachinko machine 10 is turned off during execution of the game round. After that, when the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, after the execution of the setting confirmation processing, the special figure display portion 37a displays the variation of the pattern. will be resumed. Then, a situation occurs in which the pattern display device 41 does not perform the variable display of the pattern even though the special figure display unit 37a performs the variable display of the pattern.

On the other hand, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 after the setting confirmation process is completed, and the return command includes information indicating whether or not the game round is being executed. Then, when the sound emission control device 81 receives the return command, the pattern display device 41 starts the variable display of the pattern. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the pattern display device 41 does not perform the variable display of the pattern even though the variable display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display section 37a. . The variable display of the symbols is performed at a relatively high speed so that each symbol during the variable display becomes indistinguishable or difficult for the player. In addition, the return command does not include the result of the success/failure determination process and the result of the allocation determination process of the game round to be restarted, and does not include information indicating the end timing of the game round to be restarted. Therefore, when the sound emission control device 81 starts the variable display of symbols on the symbol display device 41 based on the return command, if the game round to be restarted corresponds to the loss result, the next game round is started. When a command to start the demonstration display or a command to start the demonstration display by the pattern display device 41 is received, the variable display of the pattern based on the return command is terminated, and the display corresponding to the newly received command is started. If the game round corresponds to the result of a big win, when an opening command indicating the start of the opening/closing execution mode is received, the variable display of the pattern based on the return command is ended and the opening performance is started.

Further, when the return command includes information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is in the process of being executed, the sound emission control device 81 starts a display effect indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed on the pattern display device 41. be done. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S7921 to S7924 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). will have a residual time. This remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps S7921 to S7924. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S7921 to S7924 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S7921 to S7924, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As already explained, the first timer interrupt process is started periodically with a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a program for specific control.

First, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control (step S8201). As already described, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" in step S7903 of the main processing (FIG. 114). If the start-up flag is set to "1" (step S8201: YES), the first timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the various processes of steps S8202 to S8221. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started and the main process (FIG. 114) is started, the execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is permitted early. Even if there is, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed in the first timer interrupt process until the process for starting the supply of operating power is completed and the execution of the process for controlling the progress of the game is permitted. It is possible to prevent it from being executed.

As already described, the start-up processing flag is cleared to "0" in step S7919 when the processing for starting supply of operating power is completed in the main processing (FIG. 114). In the first timer interrupt processing, if the start-up processing flag is not set to "1" (step S8201: NO), the processing from step S8202 is executed.

In steps S8202 to S8219 and S8221, the same processes as steps S3701 to S3719 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. In this case, as already described, if it is determined in the main processing (FIG. 114) that the power failure flag is not set to "1" (step S7906: NO) or if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S7909: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7910). If "1" is set to the game stop flag, the processing of steps S8201 to S8206 is executed in the first timer interrupt processing, but the processing of steps S8208 to S8221 is performed by making an affirmative determination in step S8207. don't run As a result, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the progress of the game is stopped, and the specific control The progress of the game is stopped when the checksum does not match due to a change in the storage state of information in at least one of the work area 221 and the stack area 222 for specific control since the last power-off. state. For example, shooting of game balls is prohibited by not executing the process of step S8212. Further, execution of the game cycle and opening/closing execution mode is prohibited by not executing the process of step S8214. Also, since the process of step S8218 is not executed, the payout of game balls is prohibited.

On the other hand, even in such a situation where the progress of the game is stopped, power failure monitoring is executed in step S8202, and hit random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, and reach random number counter C3 in steps S8203 and S8204. And the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and further fraud detection is performed in step S8206.

In the first timer interrupt process, setting monitoring process is executed in step S8220. FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing. The processing of steps S8301 to S8303 in the setting monitoring processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

By checking the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221, it is determined whether or not the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal (step S8301). Specifically, when the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and when it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is.

If the set value is abnormal (step S8301: NO), the game stop flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step S8302), as in step S7910 in the main process (FIG. 114). By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps S8208 to S8221 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S8207 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). As a result, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal, the progress of the game is stopped. On the other hand, since the processing of steps S8202 to S8206 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) is executed even in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the progress of the game is stopped. Power outage monitoring is executed even in a situation where the winning random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and fraud detection is executed.

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the set value is abnormal is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S8303). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting value abnormality, and causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "Please change the setting." . Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 resumes until the set value update process (step S7918) of the main process (FIG. 114) is executed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the notification is continued when the

When the progress of the game is stopped, the manager of the game hall confirms the above notification, temporarily stops the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and then restarts the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加If so, an operation is performed to execute the set value update process (step S7918). As a result, when a setting value abnormality occurs, a new setting value can be set in the setting value updating process (step S7918).

Here, the process of monitoring whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed by the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) which is started periodically. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal even while the game is being played. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being continued even though the set value is abnormal. Moreover, the monitoring of whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed each time a monitoring opportunity occurs. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether the set value is abnormal.

The main process (FIG. 114) does not include any process for monitoring whether the set values are normal. If the processing for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is set in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main processing (FIG. 114), the power failure flag and the checksum are set at the start of supply of operating power. In addition to monitoring whether the set values are normal or not, the monitoring load increases. Furthermore, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal at the start of supply of operating power, the RAM clear processing (step S7915) and the set value update processing (step S7918) are executed. becomes complicated. On the other hand, since the main process (FIG. 114) does not include a process for monitoring whether or not the set value is normal, the process configuration for the process at the start of supply of operating power is suitable. It becomes possible to do. Further, even if the process for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is not set in the process at the start of supply of operating power, as described above, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) Since the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is executed at the same time, if the setting value is abnormal, it can be dealt with.

In the configuration in which the first timer interrupt processing is executed as described above, in this embodiment, as already explained, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is performed separately from the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) as the timer interrupt processing. The second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process even during execution of the first timer interrupt process. In this case, although illustration is omitted in the first timer interrupt process, prohibition and permission of timer interrupt process are performed before and after each process of steps S8201 to S8221. For example, the timer interrupt process is prohibited before the lottery random number update process (step S8203) is executed, and the timer interrupt process is permitted after the lottery random number update process (step S8203) is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the second timer interrupt processing from being interrupted and started while the random number update processing for lottery is being executed. In addition, the timer interrupt processing is prohibited before executing the special figure special electric control processing (step S8214), and the timer interrupt processing is permitted after the special figure special electric control processing (step S8214) is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the second timer interrupt processing from being interrupted and started while the special figure special electric control processing is being executed.

Next, a configuration for controlling the display of various display units by the main CPU 63 will be described. FIG. 119 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration for controlling the display of various display units by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG.

As targets for display control by the main side CPU 63, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 exists. Each of these is provided as a segment display portion in which a plurality of segments for display by LEDs are arranged. These segment display portions are set to a light emitting state by setting data corresponding to the light emitting state (for example, data of "1" which is one of the binary data), and data corresponding to the light emitting state (for example, binary data). Data of "0", which is the other of the two, is set to turn off the light.

The main control board 61 is provided with a first display circuit 261 corresponding to the special figure display unit 37a, and a second display circuit 262 is provided corresponding to the special figure reservation display unit 37b. A third display circuit 263 is provided in correspondence with the display unit 38a, and a fourth display circuit 264 is provided in correspondence with the normal figure reservation display unit 38b. A fifth display circuit 265 is provided corresponding to 204 . In the eleventh embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 one-to-one. However, in this embodiment, these first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 are not provided.

The first display circuit 261 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the special figure display section 37a. As a result, each display segment of the special figure display section 37a becomes a light emitting state or a light emitting state in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the first display circuit 261. In this case, the first display circuit 261 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the special figure display unit 37a which is in the light emitting state by the display data provided to the first display circuit 261 has passed a predetermined period without new display data being provided to the first display circuit 261 By doing so, the lights gradually turn off. In addition, even if the display content of the special figure display unit 37a is not changed not only when the display content of the special figure display unit 37a is changed by such a configuration, the output processing of the previous display data The same display data as the first display circuit 261 is supplied to the first display circuit 261 .

The number of display segments provided in the special figure display portion 37a is eight. Therefore, 8-bit data is provided to the first display circuit 261 as display data for controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a.

The second display circuit 262 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the special figure reservation display section 37b. As a result, each display segment of the special-figure reservation display section 37b becomes a light emitting state or an extinguished state in a manner corresponding to the display data provided to the second display circuit 262. In this case, the second display circuit 262 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the special-figure reservation display section 37b, which is in the light emitting state due to the display data provided to the second display circuit 262, does not provide new display data to the second display circuit 262, and a predetermined period of time elapses. As the time elapses, the light is gradually turned off. Also, with such a configuration, not only when the display content of the special figure reservation display unit 37b is changed, but also when the display content of the special figure reservation display unit 37b is not changed, the previous display data The same display data as the output processing time is supplied to the second display circuit 262 .

The number of display segments provided in the special figure reservation display portion 37b is four. Therefore, 4-bit data is provided to the second display circuit 262 as display data for controlling the display of the special figure reservation display section 37b. However, since the display data is provided in 8-bit units, 8-bit data is provided even when the display data is provided to the second display circuit 262, of which 4 bits are the special figure reservation display section 37b is used as display data for controlling the display.

The third display circuit 263 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the normal-diagram display section 38a. As a result, each display segment of the general pattern display section 38a is turned on or off in a manner corresponding to the display data provided to the third display circuit 263. FIG. In this case, although the third display circuit 263 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), the display data gradually changes to all "0" after the predetermined period. will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the general-purpose display unit 38a, which is in the luminous state due to the display data provided to the third display circuit 263, does not provide new display data to the third display circuit 263, and the predetermined period elapses. By doing so, the lights gradually turn off. In addition, due to such a configuration, even when the display contents of the normal pattern display unit 38a are not changed, as well as when the display contents of the normal pattern display unit 38a are not changed, the previous display data output process The same display data as the first is supplied to the third display circuit 263 .

The number of display segments provided in the normal map display portion 38a is eight. Therefore, 8-bit data is provided to the third display circuit 263 as display data for controlling the display of the general-purpose diagram display section 38a.

The fourth display circuit 264 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the normal figure holding display section 38b. As a result, each display segment of the normal pattern holding display section 38b is turned into a light-emitting state or a light-out state in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the fourth display circuit 264. FIG. In this case, the fourth display circuit 264 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the normal pattern holding display section 38b, which is in the light emitting state by the display data provided to the fourth display circuit 264, does not provide new display data to the fourth display circuit 264 for a predetermined period of time. As the time elapses, the light is gradually turned off. In addition, due to such a configuration, not only when the display contents of the general pattern reservation display unit 38b are changed, but also when the display contents of the general pattern reservation display unit 38b are not changed, the previous display data The same display data as the output processing time is supplied to the fourth display circuit 264 .

The number of segments for display provided in the normal figure reservation display portion 38b is four. Therefore, 4-bit data is provided to the fourth display circuit 264 as display data for controlling the display of the normal map holding display section 38b. However, since the display data is provided in 8-bit units, 8-bit data is provided even when the display data is provided to the fourth display circuit 264, of which 4 bits are used for the general-purpose display unit. 38b is used as display data for controlling the display.

The fifth display circuit 265 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of a plurality of display segments provided in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. As a result, each display segment of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is brought into a light emitting state or a non-lighting state in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the fifth display circuit 265 . In this case, the fifth display circuit 265 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the fifth display circuit 265 is provided with new display data for the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 which are in the light emitting state due to the display data provided to the fifth display circuit 265. After a predetermined period of time elapses, the light is gradually extinguished. In addition, with such a configuration, not only the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are changed, but also the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are changed. Even if the display data is not output, the same display data as the previous display data output processing is supplied to the fifth display circuit 265 .

Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is provided with seven display segments. On the other hand, display data is provided in units of 8 bits. When the display data of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided to the fifth display circuit 265, the 7-bit display data corresponding to the first notification display device 201 are provided as 8-bit unit data. After that, 7-bit display data corresponding to the second notification display device 202 is provided as 8-bit unit data, and then 7-bit display data corresponding to the third notification display device 203 is provided as 8-bit unit data. Finally, 7-bit display data corresponding to the fourth notification display device 204 is provided as 8-bit unit data.

In the configuration provided with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 as described above, the main CPU 63 supplies display data to the display IC 266 . In other words, the display ICs 266 are not provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265, but one IC is provided so as to be common to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. display IC 266 is provided. When supplying display data to the display IC 266, the main CPU 63 also supplies the display IC 266 with type data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data corresponds to.

In detail, the electrical connection between the main CPU 63 and the display IC 266 is as follows. It is electrically connected using the line LN4. All of these signal lines LN1 to LN4 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 by one-way communication.

The type data is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 by serial communication using the type data signal line LN1. In this case, each 1-bit division of the type data by serial communication is indicated by the type clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 using the type clock signal line LN2. The type data is data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data to be transmitted corresponds to. The type data is transmitted as 5-bit data consisting of the 1st bit to the 5th bit. When the display data corresponds to the first display circuit 261, the first bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the second display circuit 262, the second bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the third display circuit 263, the third bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the fourth display circuit 264, the fourth bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the fifth display circuit 265, the fifth bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level.

Display data is transmitted by serial communication from the main CPU 63 to the display IC 266 using the display data signal line LN3. In this case, each 1-bit division of display data by serial communication is indicated by a display clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 using the display clock signal line LN4. The display data is transmitted in 8-bit units of 1st to 8th bits.

The main CPU 63 transmits display data corresponding to each of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 to the display IC 266 in second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), which will be described later. In this case, in one processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing, display data is transmitted to one of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265, and the nth display circuit→n+1th display is performed. The display circuits 261 to 265 to which the display data is to be transmitted are changed one by one each time a new processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing occurs according to the circuit order. In addition, in the second timer interrupt processing in the processing cycle next to the processing cycle in which the display data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265, which is the last sequence in the order, is transmitted, the first display circuit 261, which is the first sequence in the above sequence, Send the corresponding display data. In addition, only one 8-bit unit display data is transmitted in the processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing for transmitting display data to any one of the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264, but the fifth display circuit 265 In the processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing for transmitting display data to , four 8-bit unit display data are transmitted corresponding to the number of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

In the configuration in which the main CPU 63 transmits display data as described above, the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are various storage areas referred to by the main CPU 63 in order to transmit display data. is set. FIG. 120(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various buffers 271 to 275 provided in the work area 221 for specific control, and FIG. 120(b) is a FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various storage areas 234 and 276;

As shown in FIG. 120(a), the work area 221 for specific control includes a first display data buffer 271, a second display data buffer 272, a third display data buffer 273, a fourth display data buffer 274, A fifth display data buffer 275 is provided.

Display data to be supplied to the first display circuit 261 is stored in the first display data buffer 271 . Since the first display circuit 261 is provided corresponding to the special figure display section 37a as already explained, the first display data buffer 271 has display data for causing the special figure display section 37a to perform a predetermined display. will be stored. In this case, the display data is stored in the first display data buffer 271 in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the special figure special electric control process (step S8214) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). . When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the first display circuit 261 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the second display circuit 262 is stored in the second display data buffer 272 . Since the second display circuit 262 is provided corresponding to the special figure reservation display section 37b as already explained, the second display data buffer 272 displays the special figure reservation display section 37b for performing a predetermined display. data will be stored. In this case, the storage of the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is performed in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the special figure special electric control process (step S8214) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). . When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the second display circuit 262 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the second display data buffer 272 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the second display data buffer 272 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the third display circuit 263 is stored in the third display data buffer 273 . Since the third display circuit 263 is provided corresponding to the normal map display section 38a as already explained, the third display data buffer 273 stores display data for causing the normal map display section 38a to perform a predetermined display. will be stored. In this case, the display data is stored in the third display data buffer 273 in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the normal/universal power control process (step S8215) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). will be When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the third display circuit 263 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the fourth display circuit 264 is stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 . Since the fourth display circuit 264 is provided corresponding to the normal pattern reservation display section 38b as already explained, the fourth display data buffer 274 displays a display for causing the normal pattern reservation display section 38b to perform a predetermined display. data will be stored. In this case, the display data is stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the normal/universal power control process (step S8215) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). will be Further, when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the fourth display circuit 264 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the fifth display circuit 265 is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 . Since the fifth display circuit 265 is provided corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as already described, the fifth display data buffer 275 stores the first to fourth notification display devices 201 204 to perform a predetermined display is stored. When it is time to process the second timer interrupt process for transmitting display data to the fifth display circuit 265, not only when the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is changed, but also when the display data is not changed, the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266 .

Here, the display corresponding to the management result of the game history is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) or the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is executed. If so, the display corresponding to the current set value is performed. In this case, since the fifth display data buffer 275 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control, the process of storing display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is performed as a process corresponding to specific control. On the other hand, the process for deriving the management result of the game history is performed as a process corresponding to non-specific control, and the 61st to 68th parameters, which are the management result of the game history, are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices. 201 to 204 are sequentially displayed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 120(b), the non-specific control work area 223 includes not only the calculation result storage area 234 for storing the 61st to 68th parameters, but also the 61st to 68th parameters. A display target setting area 276 is provided for storing parameters to be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 among them. Even in this embodiment, as in the fifteenth embodiment, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 10 seconds. Each time a second elapses, the calculation results of the parameters to be displayed are read from the calculation result storage area 234 according to a predetermined display order, and the read parameter calculation results are stored in the display target setting area 276. be. Then, when the game history management result is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) which is processing corresponding to specific control, , the display data stored in the display object setting area 276 is read, and the read display data is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 .

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 115) is being executed, the first to fourth notification displays are displayed in the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123), which is the process corresponding to the specific control. Display data for displaying the status of confirming the current set values of the pachinko machine 10 in the devices 201 to 204 and displaying the current set values of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. It is stored in the display data buffer 275 . In addition, when the set value update process (Fig. 116) is being executed, the first to fourth information display The fifth display data is the display data for displaying that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated in the devices 201 to 204 and displaying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10. Stored in buffer 275 .

In the configuration in which the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 are provided as described above, the main CPU 63 generates the display data corresponding to each processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). The display data is read out from the buffers 271-275, the read display data is transmitted to the display IC 266, and the type data indicating to which of the first to fifth display circuits 261-265 the display data corresponds. It transmits to display IC266. FIG. 121 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the display IC 266. As shown in FIG.

The display IC 266 includes a type data buffer 281, a selection signal output section 282, a display data buffer 283, and a display data output section 284, as shown in FIG. The display data buffer 283 stores the display data received from the main side CPU 63 . The display data output unit 284 transmits the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 to the first to fifth display circuits 261-265. The type data buffer 281 stores the type data received from the main side CPU 63 . The selection signal output unit 282 outputs a selection signal for designating the display circuit 261 to 265 corresponding to the type data stored in the type data buffer 281 among the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 as the reception destination of the display data. to output

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 119, the display IC 266 and the first display circuit 261 are electrically connected using a display signal group 291 . The display signal group 291 is provided so as to enable 8-bit display data to be transmitted at once, and the 8-bit display data is transmitted from the display IC 266 by parallel communication. A branch signal group 292 is provided by branching from the display signal group 291 , and the branch signal group 292 includes a second display circuit 262 , a third display circuit 263 , a fourth display circuit 264 and a fifth display circuit 265 . are electrically connected to each of the Similar to the display signal group 291, the branch signal group 292 is provided so as to enable 8-bit display data to be transmitted at once, and the 8-bit unit display data is transmitted from the display IC 266 by parallel communication. be.

Since the display signal group 291 and the branch signal group 292 are provided as described above, when the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 is transmitted by the display data output unit 284, the display data is transferred to the first display data. to all of the fifth display circuits 261 to 265. In this case, first to fifth selection signal lines 301 to 305 are provided to receive the supplied display data and specify the display circuits 261 to 265 to be used.

The first selection signal line 301 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the first display circuit 261 . When the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284 is received by the first display circuit 261 and used. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the first selection signal to the first display circuit 261 through the first selection signal line 301 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the first display circuit 261 .

A second selection signal line 302 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the second display circuit 262 . When the type data buffer 281 stores the type data corresponding to the second display circuit 262, the second display circuit 262 receives and uses the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the second selection signal to the second display circuit 262 through the second selection signal line 302 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the second display circuit 262 .

A third selection signal line 303 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the third display circuit 263 . When the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the third display circuit 263 receives and uses the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the third selection signal to the third display circuit 263 through the third selection signal line 303 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the third display circuit 263 .

A fourth selection signal line 304 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the fourth display circuit 264 . When the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284 is received by the fourth display circuit 264 and used. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the fourth selection signal to the fourth display circuit 264 through the fourth selection signal line 304 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the fourth display circuit 264 .

A fifth selection signal line 305 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the fifth display circuit 265 . When the type data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284 is received by the fifth display circuit 265 and used. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the fifth selection signal to the fifth display circuit 265 through the fifth selection signal line 305 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the fifth display circuit 265 .

FIG. 122 shows how the main CPU 63 transmits the type data and the display data to the display IC 266 and how the display data transmitted from the display IC 266 is received by the first display circuit 261 or the second display circuit 262. It is a time chart. 122(a) shows the transmission period of the type data signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, FIG. 122(b) shows the transmission period of the type clock signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, and FIG. ) shows the transmission period of the display data signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, FIG. 122(d) shows the transmission period of the display clock signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, and FIG. to the first display circuit 261, FIG. 122(f) shows the transmission period of the second selection signal from the display IC 266 to the second display circuit 262, and FIG. It shows the transmission period of display data from the display IC 266 to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. FIG. The same applies to the case where the third to fifth display circuits 263 to 265 receive the display data.

Type data from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 at the timing of t1 after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 including the main side CPU 63, the display IC 266 and the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is started. and transmission of display data is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 122(b), pulse type clock signals are transmitted at timings t1, t2, t3, t4, and t5. As shown in (a), the pulse type data signal is transmitted in correspondence with the transmission of the pulse type clock signal at the timing t1. As a result, information corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is stored in the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 122(d), pulse-shaped display clocks are generated at timings t1, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6, t7 and t8. As shown in FIG. 122(c), a pulsed display data signal is generated corresponding to the transmission of the pulsed display clock signal at timings t2, t3, t5, and t7. is sent. As a result, the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 stores the display data corresponding to the information format.

Then, at timing t9, as shown in FIG. 122(d), the transmission of the display clock signal for the 8th bit is completed, and at timing t9, as shown in FIG. The selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 starts transmitting the first selection signal to the first display circuit 261 corresponding to the stored type data, and at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. Then, the display data output unit 284 of the display IC 266 starts transmitting the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 . As a result, the display data is received and used by the first display circuit 261 .

After that, at the timing of t10, as shown in FIGS. 122(a) to 122(d), transmission of the type data and the display data from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 is newly started. In this case, at the timing of t10, transmission of the first selection signal from the display IC 266 to the first display circuit 261 is stopped as shown in FIGS. Transmission of display data to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is stopped.

In detail about the new transmission of the type data and the display data, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 122(a), the pulse type data signal is transmitted in correspondence with the transmission of the pulse type clock signal at the timing t11. As a result, information corresponding to the second display circuit 262 is stored in the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 122(d), pulse-shaped display clocks are generated at timings t10, t11, t12, t13, t14, t15, t16 and t17. As shown in FIG. 122(c), as shown in FIG. 122(c), it corresponds to the transmission of pulsed display clock signals at timings t10, t11, t12, t15, t16 and t17. Then, a pulsed display data signal is transmitted. As a result, the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 stores the display data corresponding to the information format.

Then, at the timing of t18, as shown in FIG. 122(d), the transmission of the display clock signal of the 8th bit is completed, so that the data is stored in the type data buffer 281 as shown in FIG. 122(f) at the timing of t18. Transmission of the second selection signal is started by the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 toward the second display circuit 262 corresponding to the selected type data, and at the timing of t18, as shown in FIG. Transmission of the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 by the display data output unit 284 of the display IC 266 is started. As a result, the display data is received and used by the second display circuit 262 .

For the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264, only one piece of display data is transmitted in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) to which display data is to be transmitted. In the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) to which the display data is to be transmitted, four pieces of display data are transmitted corresponding to the number of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As already explained, the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) is started at the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds). Each processing time is set so that one processing is completed within the second interrupt period.

With the above configuration, it is possible to transmit display data to a plurality of display circuits 261 to 265 using one display IC 266 . Here, as already explained, each of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 can store and hold the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but the predetermined period has passed. Then, the display data gradually approaches the state of all "0". In this case, if the reception of display data in each display circuit 261 to 265 exceeds a predetermined period, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the Even if the display contents are not changed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display segments that are in the light emitting state temporarily approach the light off state, and as a result, the light in the display segments blinking may occur. On the other hand, in this embodiment, apart from the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) started at the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds), the second interrupt process, which is shorter than the first interrupt period, is executed. A second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) that is started at a cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) is set, and transmission of display data to the display IC 266 is performed collectively in the second timer interrupt process. .

The second timer interrupt processing will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processes of steps S8401 to S8413 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, interrupt inhibition is set to inhibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) (step S8401). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117), the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) even if the first interrupt cycle has passed. It is possible to prevent it from being started with In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed during the execution of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), the second timer interrupt It is possible to prevent the process (FIG. 123) from being started redundantly.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8402). The setting update display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is being executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the set value update process (FIG. 116) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, the main CPU 63 sets Even when the value update process (FIG. 116) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which "1" is set in the setting update display flag means that the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) this time. It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S8402, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step S8403). In the setting process, a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Display data to be displayed is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 .

When the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the description of FIG. 124(a). The display shown in the figure is performed. Specifically, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting values are being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In each, at least one display segment is in a luminous state. In other words, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state. Thereby, even when the display indicating that the setting value is being updated is performed, the game hall can confirm that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not out of order. The administrator can grasp it. Even when the game history management result is displayed, at least one display segment in each of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 is in a light emitting state, and the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are in a light emitting state. Each of the display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state.

Details of the display contents of each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are as follows. becomes. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the center display segment of the first notification display device 201 can be in a light emitting state. The display contents of the first notification display device 201 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, the display content of the first notification display device 201 in a situation where the setting value is being updated can be displayed as the game history while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state even when the management result of the game history is displayed. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management results of

In the second notification display device 202, similarly to the first notification display device 201, one central display segment is in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lit state. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, the center one display segment in the second information display device 202 can be in a light emitting state. The display contents of the second notification display device 202 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the second notification display device 202 in the situation where the setting value is updated are displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of

In the third notification display device 203, some of the display segments are in a luminous state and the rest of the display segments are in a non-lit state so that the character "H" is displayed. In this case, the display segments that are in the luminous state can be in the luminous state even when the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The display content of the third notification display device 203 when displayed does not include the display content in which the letter "H" is displayed. As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display content of the third notification display device 203 in the situation where the setting value is updated is displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management results of Further, the display content of the third notification display device 203 when the set value is being checked does not include the display content in which the letter "H" is displayed. As a result, by displaying "H" on the third notification display device 203, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the setting value is being updated.

In the fourth notification display device 204, some display segments are in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lighting state so that display corresponding to the current set value is performed. In the case of FIG. 124(a), the current set value is "setting 2", so "2" corresponding to "setting 2" is displayed on the fourth display device 204 for notification. By confirming the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the current set value. It should be noted that the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 when the set value is being updated can be displayed both when the management result of the game history is displayed and when the set value is being checked.

Returning to the description of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), if a negative determination is made in step S8402, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (Step S8404). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 . As already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, the main CPU 63 sets Even if the confirmation process (FIG. 115) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" means that the main side CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123). It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S8404, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step S8405). In the setting process, a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. Display data to be displayed is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 .

When the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the description of FIG. 124(b). The display shown in the figure is performed. Specifically, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting values are being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In each, at least one display segment is in a luminous state. In other words, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state. As a result, even when the display indicating that the set value is being confirmed is being performed, the game hall can confirm that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not out of order. The administrator can grasp it.

Details of the display contents of each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are as follows. becomes. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the center display segment of the first notification display device 201 can be in a light emitting state. The display contents of the first notification display device 201 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 in the situation where the set value is being checked are displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management results of

In the second notification display device 202, similarly to the first notification display device 201, one center display segment is in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lighting state. Even when the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, the center one display segment in the second information display device 202 can be in a light emitting state, The display contents of the second notification display device 202 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the second notification display device 202 in the situation where the setting value is being checked are displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management results of

Here, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are the same regardless of whether the setting value is being updated or the setting value is being confirmed. As a result, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 indicate that the display objects on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not the game history management results but the set values. By the display of , it is possible to clearly notify the manager of the game hall.

In the third notification display device 203, some display segments are in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lighting state so that the letter "k" is displayed. In this case, the display segments that are in the luminous state can be in the luminous state even when the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The display content of the third notification display device 203 when displayed does not include the display content in which the letter "k" is displayed. As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the third notification display device 203 in the situation where the set value is being confirmed are displayed as the game history while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of Further, while "H" is displayed on the third notification display device 203 when the setting value is being updated, "k" is displayed on the third notification display device 203 when the setting value is being checked. ” is displayed. As a result, by confirming the display contents of the third notification display device 203, the manager of the game hall is notified of whether the setting value is being updated or the setting value is being confirmed. becomes possible.

In the fourth notification display device 204, some display segments are in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lighting state so that display corresponding to the current set value is performed. In the case of FIG. 124(b), the current set value is "setting 2", so "2" corresponding to "setting 2" is displayed on the fourth display device 204 for notification. By confirming the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the current set value. Note that the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 when the set value is being checked can be displayed both when the management result of the game history is displayed and when the set value is being updated.

Returning to the description of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), if a negative determination is made in step S8404, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 in normal mode is executed (step S8406). In this case, information is read from the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for non-specific control, and parameters corresponding to the read information are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Display data is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 . By transmitting the display data to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 calculate the currently displayed parameters among the 61st to 68th parameters. Results are displayed.

When the processing of step S8403, step S8405, or step S8406 is executed, the transmission state of the signal through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 is turned off (step S8407), and the display data signal line LN3 and the display data signal line LN3 are turned off. The signal transmission state through the clock signal line LN4 is turned off (step S8408). Thereafter, update processing of the type counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S8409).

The type counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the transmission target of the display data among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing. When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted. In the updating process of the type counter, 1 is added to the value of the type counter, and when the value of the type counter after the addition of 1 exceeds the upper limit value of "5", the value of the type counter is set to "1". . As a result, the transmission target of the display data is sequentially changed in the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 for each processing of the second timer interrupt processing.

After that, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step S8410). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main side ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main side ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read from the main side ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "5", the type data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265 is mainly Read from the side ROM 64 .

After that, display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step S8411). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. The display data is read, and if the value of the type counter is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275 .

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step S8412). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step S8410 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Also, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read in step S8411 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

After that, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) (step S8413).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started. When the main process (FIG. 114) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON, and the main process is executed to allow the game to proceed. The setting confirmation process is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the power supply is started. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Assuming that the setting value is confirmed while the game is continuing to progress, for example, if the setting value is confirmed during the execution of the game round, the setting value is confirmed during the confirmation process. There is a risk that a transition to the open/close execution mode may occur. In this case, there is a possibility that the game ball cannot be shot toward the special electric prize winning device 32 even though the opening/closing execution mode has been started. In addition, if the setting value is confirmed during execution of the opening/closing execution mode, the opening/closing execution mode will proceed under the condition that the setting value is being confirmed. There is a risk that the game ball cannot be shot toward the target.

Assuming that the progress of the game is stopped when the setting value is confirmed, if the confirmation of the setting value is started while the game is being played, the progress of the game is stopped in the middle. There is a risk that the processing for this will become complicated. For example, if confirmation of a set value is started during execution of a game round and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the game round in the middle is required. In this case, when confirmation of the set values is started, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is stopped halfway, and when the confirmation of the set values is completed, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is restarted. To do so would require more complicated processing. Further, for example, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the opening/closing execution mode and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the opening/closing execution mode in the middle is required. Also, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the variable display of the pattern in the middle is performed. necessary. In addition, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the open execution state of the general electric accessory 34a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the open execution state in the middle is required. Become. On the other hand, it is also conceivable to wait until all the games are completed before confirming the set value. It is necessary to wait until none of the release execution states of the object 34a is executed, and there is a possibility that the waiting time until confirmation of the setting value is started becomes long.

On the other hand, when supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, which is the situation before the process for enabling the progress of the game is executed in the main process executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Since the setting confirmation process is executed while the process is being executed, the setting value is confirmed while the progress of the game is already stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting values from being confirmed while the game is in progress, and to stop the progress of the game when confirming the setting values, or to stop the progress of the game. There is no need to wait until the confirmation of the set value. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately confirm the setting value.

By turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the main process (FIG. 114) is started. is pressed, and RAM clear processing (step S7915) is executed regardless of whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on. As a result, the operation content of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c is uniquely linked to the execution of the RAM clearing process (step S7915), and the RAM clearing process (step S7915). It is possible to make it easy for the game hall manager to understand the contents of the operation for generating the .

Even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed, the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is not cleared to "0" and the information of the set value counter is not changed. This makes it possible to prevent the setting values from being changed even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed.

Not only is the power of the pachinko machine 10 turned on while pressing the reset button 68c, but also the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on by the setting key. Not only the clearing process (step S7915) but also the setting value updating process (step S7918) are executed. Further, as already described, the setting confirmation processing (step S7914) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the setting key inserting portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. is executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key inserting portion 68a as the operation for executing the processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the contents of the operation for generating the processing related to the setting value easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on by the setting key, and when the reset button 68c is not pressed, the setting confirmation process is executed and the reset button is pressed. When the pressing operation of 68c is added, set value update processing is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate between the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired processing out of the setting confirmation processing and the setting value update processing. Further, by increasing the number of operations for executing the setting value updating process rather than the setting confirmation process, it is possible to make it particularly difficult to illegally perform the setting value updating process.

A process for monitoring whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed by the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) which is started periodically. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal even while the game is being played. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being continued even though the set value is abnormal.

Monitoring as to whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed each time a monitoring trigger occurs. More specifically, it is executed each time the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is activated. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether the set value is abnormal.

The main process (FIG. 114) does not include any process for monitoring whether the set values are normal. If the processing for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is set in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main processing (FIG. 114), the power failure flag and the checksum are set at the start of supply of operating power. In addition to monitoring whether the set values are normal or not, the monitoring load increases. Furthermore, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal at the start of supply of operating power, the RAM clear processing (step S7915) and the set value update processing (step S7918) are executed. becomes complicated. On the other hand, since the main process (FIG. 114) does not include a process for monitoring whether or not the set value is normal, the process configuration for the process at the start of supply of operating power is suitable. It becomes possible to do. In addition, even if the process for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is not set in the process at the start of supply of operating power, setting monitoring is performed by the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). Since it is configured to execute the processing (step S8220), it is possible to deal with an abnormality in the setting value.

By performing display settings for the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 in the display IC 266 according to the display data transmitted from the main side CPU 63, the special figure display section 37a so that the display content corresponding to the display data is displayed. , Special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b and first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are controlled for display. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the main CPU 63 . In this case, a plurality of display units such as the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In the provided structure, the display IC 266 is not provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of display sections, but one display IC 266 is shared with the plurality of display sections. This makes it possible to increase the number of display units to be subjected to display control while suppressing an increase in the number of display ICs 266 . Further, the transmission interval of the display data from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 is set to 1000 to the display circuits 261 to 265 corresponding to each display unit before the display corresponding to the display data can not be maintained in each display unit. It is set to a transmission interval at which display setting by the display IC 266 is performed. As a result, even if one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, it is possible to appropriately display corresponding display data on each display unit.

When transmitting display data to the display IC 266, the main CPU 63 transmits to the display IC 266 type data that enables identification of the type of the display circuits 261 to 265 to which the display data is to be set. Accordingly, when display data is transmitted from the main CPU 63, the display IC 266 may set the display data to the display circuits 261 to 265 corresponding to the type data transmitted from the main CPU 63. FIG. Therefore, even if one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, the configuration of the display IC 266 can be simplified.

The main CPU 63 transmits the display data so that the update cycle is repeated, when one of the update cycles is that the plurality of display units are subject to display data setting once in a predetermined order. I do. As a result, the main CPU 63 can change the display unit to which the display data is to be transmitted according to a predetermined order, so that the processing configuration of the main CPU 63 can be simplified.

Even if the content of the display data for one display unit is the same as the content of the display data that was transmitted last time with the display unit as the transmission target, the main CPU 63 determines that the display unit is the transmission target. sends its display data. As a result, even if one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, it is possible to continue the same display on a predetermined display unit.

The main CPU 63 executes processing for transmitting display data to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) which is activated by interrupting other processing when the second interrupt period comes. Thereby, it is possible to set the cycle in which the display data is set in each display unit to a predetermined cycle. Therefore, even in a configuration in which one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, it is possible to display data on each display unit before it becomes impossible to maintain display corresponding to display data on each display unit. Display data can be set by the display IC 266 .

Processing for transmitting display data to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 to be set for display by the display IC 266 is concentrated in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). This makes it possible to set the display data to the same period in the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 .

The main CPU 63 interrupts other processing and executes the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) when the first interrupt period comes. In this case, the second interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is set to a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). This makes it possible to transmit the display data in a shorter cycle than in the configuration in which the processing of transmitting the display data to the display IC 266 is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117).

In addition, the process of transmitting display data to the display IC 266 is set in the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123), which has a shorter interrupt cycle than the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) in which the process for advancing the game is set. It is As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is started at an appropriate period for executing the process for progressing the game, and the excellent effects already described can be obtained. Become.

The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated even when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is being executed. This makes it possible to set the transmission cycle of the display data to a predetermined cycle.

When the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) starts, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 117) is prohibited, and when the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) ends, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) interrupts are enabled. This makes it possible to prevent the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) from being interrupted and executed while the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to the processing for transmitting the display data.

The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated even when the process (steps S7901 to S7918) at the start of supply of operating power is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114). This makes it possible to control the display of a plurality of display units even in a situation in which the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. In addition, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) interrupts and starts the process when the supply of operating power is started, the processing configuration of the process when the supply of operating power is started does not have to be complicated. Also, it is possible to control the display of a plurality of display units in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed.

Even when the set value update process (step S7918) is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114), the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started, and in this situation, the second timer interrupt process In (FIG. 123), display data for displaying the current set value on the fourth notification display device 204 is transmitted. As a result, without complicating the processing configuration of the main processing (FIG. 114), the current set values are displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the set value update processing (step S7918) is being executed. It is possible to make it possible to

The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated each time the second interrupt period elapses even after the main process (FIG. 114) executes the process for starting the supply of operating power. As a result, by using the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), it is possible to determine which of the situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed and the situation after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. It is also possible to control the display of a plurality of display units.

An update button 68b is provided as in the first embodiment, and in the setting value update process (FIG. 116), the setting value may be updated by one step each time the reset button 68c is pressed. Alternatively, the setting value may be updated by one step each time the update button 68b is pressed. Further, positions corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as rotation operation positions when a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and rotated. A configuration may be adopted in which a setting value corresponding to the rotational operation position of the portion 68a is set. In addition, the setting key inserting portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the setting value in the process of updating is changed to the setting value of the next order. It may be configured to be updated.

In the setting value update process (FIG. 116), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off to confirm the selected setting value, and the reset button 68c is pressed to end the setting value update process. It may be configured to be Further, in the configuration provided with the update button 68b, in the setting value update process (FIG. 116), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off to confirm the selected setting value, and the update button 68b is pressed. The configuration may be such that the setting value update process is ended by an operation.

Further, as a condition for executing the set value update process (FIG. 116), the configuration may be such that the condition that the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state is not set, and the front door frame 14 is in an open state. The configuration may be such that the condition that the game machine main body 12 is in an open state and the condition that the front door frame 14 is in an open state are both not set.

Further, as a condition for executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115), the configuration may be such that the condition that the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state is not set, and the front door frame 14 is in an open state. The configuration may be such that the condition that the game machine main body 12 is in an open state and the condition that the front door frame 14 is in an open state are both not set.

In addition, it is specified that the power failure flag is not set to "1" or that the checksum is abnormal in the main process (FIG. 114) that is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. In this case, RAM clear processing (step S7915) may be executed. In this case, after the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed, the setting value updating process (step S7918) may be executed. is executed and the progress of the game is stopped, or the process for controlling the progress of the game is started.

In addition, in the main processing (FIG. 114), the setting confirmation processing (step S7914) is executed after the determination processing of whether the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum comparison processing. , may be configured to be executed before these processes. In this case, it is possible to give priority to the process for confirming the setting value.

Also, the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed each time the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is activated. The configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is executed each time a predetermined number of times (for example, 10000 times) is executed. In this case, it is possible to reduce the frequency of execution of the monitoring while periodically monitoring whether or not the set values are normal.

Alternatively, the setting monitoring process (step S8220) may be configured to be executed in the remaining processes (steps S7921 to S7924) in the main process (FIG. 114). In this case, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is normal by using idle time in a situation where the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) are not executed. It becomes possible.

Further, the configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is executed when a game round is newly started. More specifically, when a game round is newly started, the setting monitoring process (step S8220) may be executed before the success/failure determination process is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the validity determination process from being executed in a situation where the set value is abnormal.

Further, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S8220), it may be configured to shift to the setting value update process (step S7918).

Further, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S8220), the setting error flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" and 114), the progress of the game is stopped with the setting error flag set to "1", and in order to cancel the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, the power is turned off. A configuration requiring ON is also possible. In this case, even if the main process (FIG. 114) does not perform the operation for executing the set value update process, if the setting error flag is set to "1", the setting is forcibly set. By executing the value updating process, it is possible to force new setting of the setting value using the setting value updating process set in the main process (FIG. 114).

Further, the holding information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired when the game ball enters the second operating port 34 are stored separately, It is good also as a structure by which the 1st special-figure display part and the 2nd special-figure display part are provided as the special-figure display part 37a corresponding to those reservation information. In this case, the variation display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit and the variation display of the pattern in the second special figure display unit can be performed in an overlapping manner, and when a predetermined game state is reached, either one The duration of the variable display of the pattern in the special figure display section may be configured to be extremely long. In this configuration, waiting for confirmation of the set value until a situation in which no game is played results in a long waiting time. On the other hand, by executing the setting confirmation process (step S7914) in the process when the supply of operating power is started in the main CPU 63, the setting value can be changed without causing the standby time as described above. can be confirmed.

Further, in the low-frequency support mode, a configuration may be adopted in which the continuation period of the variable display of the pattern in the general pattern display section 38a is extremely long. In this configuration, waiting for confirmation of the set value until a situation in which no game is played results in a long waiting time. On the other hand, by executing the setting confirmation process (step S7914) in the process when the supply of operating power is started in the main CPU 63, the setting value can be changed without causing the standby time as described above. can be confirmed.

The display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is executed are not limited to the display contents in the above embodiment. Instead of displaying the letter "k" on the display device 203 for information, only the central display segment may be in a light emitting state like the first display device 201 and the second display device 202 for information. . Alternatively, the first to third information display devices 201 to 203 may be turned off, and the fourth information display device 204 may display a display corresponding to the current set value.

Further, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the set value update process (FIG. 116) is executed are not limited to the display contents in the above embodiment. Instead of displaying the character "H" on the display device 203, only the central display segment may be in a light emitting state like the first display device 201 and the second display device 202. . Alternatively, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 may be turned off, and the fourth notification display device 204 may display a display corresponding to the current set value.

Further, instead of transmitting the type data and the display data to the display IC 266 at the same time, the main CPU 63 may be configured to start transmitting the display data after starting to transmit the type data. In this case, the transmission of the display data may be started during the transmission of the type data, or the transmission of the display data may be started after the transmission of the type data is completed. Alternatively, the transmission of the type data may be started after the transmission of the display data is started. In this case, the transmission of the type data may be started during the transmission of the display data, or the transmission of the type data may be started after the transmission of the display data is completed.

Further, the display IC 266 is not limited to the configuration in which only one display IC 266 is provided so as to be common to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. A configuration in which they are provided in a one-to-one correspondence may be adopted. In this configuration, if the period for storing display data in each of the display ICs provided in one-to-one correspondence with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is short, the display data to each display IC is stored. Depending on the supply cycle, there is a risk that unintended blinking will occur in each display unit. On the other hand, by concentrating the processing for transmitting the display data to the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) having a relatively short interrupt period as in the above embodiment, the display data to each display IC can be transferred. It is possible to shorten the supply cycle and prevent unintended blinking from occurring in each display unit.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the hit random number counter C1 is provided in the main RAM 65, a configuration in which a random number circuit for updating the random number acquired in the win/fail judgment process may be provided. In this case, in the internal function register setting process in the main process (FIG. 114), setting is made to associate the random number of the random number circuit with the random number obtained in the success/failure determination process.

Also, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117), prohibition and permission of timer interrupt process are performed before and after each process of steps S8201 to S8221, but this may be changed. For example, before and after a portion of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), the timer interrupt processing is prohibited and the timer interrupt processing is permitted. may be configured so that prohibition of timer interrupt processing and permission of timer interrupt processing are not performed before and after. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which prohibition of timer interrupt processing and permission of timer interrupt processing are set so as to interpose a plurality of processes included in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117).

In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is not set to prohibit the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) from being interrupted. In this case, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is executed with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117), it is possible to give priority to the display control of a plurality of display units. . In addition, in the configuration, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) is prohibited in order to prevent the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) from being activated redundantly. On the other hand, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) may be configured such that the interrupt is not prohibited.

Also, if both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) have interrupt opportunities, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is executed instead of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 123). 117), the execution of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) may be prioritized over the execution of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123). A configuration may be adopted in which the timer interrupt process that occurs earlier is started first.

Also, in place of the configuration in which the execution of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) is prohibited in the situation where the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is executed. Even in such a situation, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) may be interrupted and activated. As a result, it is possible to give priority to execution of processing for progressing a game over display control of a plurality of display units.

Also, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is not set, and the various processes of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) are the main process (Fig. 114) and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) respectively. may be configured to be executed in a distributed manner. For example, in the setting confirmation process (step S7914) in the main process (FIG. 114), a display indicating that the setting is being confirmed and a display corresponding to the current setting value are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which a process to be performed in is set. In addition, in the set value update process (step S7918) in the main process (FIG. 114), a display indicating that the setting is being updated and a display corresponding to the current set value are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which a process to be performed in is set. Also, in the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117), the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to set processing for display control.

Further, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is not limited to the configuration in which only processing for controlling the display of a plurality of display units is executed. Alternatively or alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a process different from the process for controlling the display of the plurality of display units is executed. For example, a part of the processing for progressing the game may be executed by the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), and the rest may be executed by the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). In this case, the processing that is preferable to have a relatively short execution cycle is executed by the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123), which has a relatively short interrupt cycle. is preferably executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) having a relatively long interrupt period. Further, among the processes of steps S8202 to S8221 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) of the above embodiment, the power failure information storage process (step S8202) is executed in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123). Other processes may be executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). In this case, power outage monitoring can be repeatedly performed in relatively short cycles. In addition to or instead of this configuration, fraud detection processing (step S8206) is executed in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), and other processing is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117). It may be configured to be In this case, fraud monitoring can be repeatedly performed at relatively short intervals.

Further, the number of the display circuits 261 to 265 for which display data display setting is performed by the display IC 266 is not limited to five, and may be two, three, four, or six or more. good too. Further, the fifth display circuit 265 is not limited to the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are associated, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 A structure in which display circuits are provided in a one-to-one correspondence may be employed.

<Thirty-fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-third embodiment in the processing configuration of the setting value updating process executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted. Further, in this embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with an update button 68b as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 125 is a flow chart showing setting value update processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S8501 to S8508 in the setting value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8501). After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more corresponding to "setting 1" and 6 or less corresponding to "setting 6" (step S8502). If the value of the set value counter is "0" or is 7 or more, a negative determination is made in step S8502, and "1" is set to the set value counter (step S8503). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8502 or if the process of step S8503 is executed, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S8504). If the reset button 68c has not been pressed (step S8504: NO), on condition that the update button 68b has been pressed (step S8505: YES), the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is incremented by 1 (step S8506). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the update button 68b is not pressed (step S8505: NO) or if the value of the set value counter is incremented by 1, the process returns to step S8502. If the value is determined to be 7 or more, "1" is set to the set value counter in step S8503. As a result, when the update button 68b is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S8504: YES), the current set value is determined and the process proceeds to step S8507. In step S8507, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key. In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S8507: NO), the process of step S8507 is executed again.

If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off (step S8507: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8508).

According to the above configuration, when the update button 68b is pressed to update the set value, the reset button 68c is pressed to confirm the set value, and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off. The set value update process is thereby terminated. In other words, in order to end the setting value updating process after updating the setting values in the setting value updating process, it is necessary to press the reset button 68c as well as turn off the setting key insertion portion 68a. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform the act of trying to play a game with the set values after illegally updating the set values.

<Thirty-Fifth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration regarding the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 executed by the main side CPU 63 is different from that of the thirty-third embodiment. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 126 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the calculation result storage area 234 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

Information of the base value calculated by the main CPU 63 is stored in the calculation result storage area 234 . The base value is the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA). It is the ratio of the total number of game balls to be paid out.

In detail regarding the calculation of the base value, although the normal counter area 231 is provided in the non-specific control work area 223 in this embodiment, the open/close execution mode counter area 232 and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are provided. is not provided. In the normal counter area 231, as in the fifteenth embodiment, a normal general winning counter 231a, a normal special electric winning counter 231b, a first normal operation counter 231c, a second normal operation counter 231d, and A normal out-counter 231e is provided. In a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is used, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 231a for normal use is incremented by 1, When one game ball enters the prize winning device 32, the value of the special electric prize counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the first operating port 33, normal use 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c, and when one game ball enters the second operation port 34, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use, and the out port 24a When one game ball enters, the value of the normal out counter 231e is incremented by one. When the values of the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are set to K91 to K95 in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode, the base values are as follows.
・Base value: Total number of game balls paid out (K91 x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + K92 x “Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32” + K93 x “To first operation port 33 "Number of prize balls for winning" + K94 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95).

The calculation of the base value is performed each time the result calculation process (FIG. 130) described later is executed in the management process (step S8920) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) described later. The values of the various counters 231a to 231e of 231 are in a situation where the management start flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is not set to "1", and the open/close execution mode and high-frequency support mode depending on the jackpot results. When the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) becomes the management start reference number in a situation that is neither of the above, "0" is cleared, The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA When the total number of game balls supplied to ) becomes the shift reference number, "0" is cleared.

The management start reference number is set to 300, which is smaller than the shift reference number, as in the fifteenth embodiment. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. The base value under such circumstances may be a value different from that under which normal games are played. Therefore, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game At the stage when the total number of game balls supplied to the area PA reaches the management start reference number which is smaller than the shift reference number, the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0". As a result, it is possible to reduce the influence of the operation check on the base value in a situation where normal games are being played after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10 . Note that the management start reference number is not limited to 300, and may be any number as long as it is plural. good too.

The shift reference number is set to 60,000. Since the pachinko machine 10 shoots a maximum of 100 game balls per minute, 60000 is the maximum number of shots in 10 hours. In this case, the general business hours of the game hall is about 13 hours, and the time during which the game is played in neither the opening/closing execution mode by the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode is about 10 hours. Therefore, the shift reference number is set on the assumption of the maximum number of game balls shot in one business day. By clearing the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 to "0" each time the shift reference number is reached, it is possible to calculate the base value within the range of the shift reference number. Note that the shift reference number is not limited to 60,000, and may be any number as long as it is a plurality of numbers. good.

The calculation result storage area 234 is provided with a current status area 311, a first history area 312, a second history area 313, and a third history area 314 as storage areas for storing the base value information. there is All of these various areas 311 to 314 have the same storage capacity, and specifically, have a capacity of 1 byte so as to be able to store base value information.

A current area 311 stores the base value calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 130). In other words, the latest base value is stored in the current status area 311 .

The first history area 312 stores the final base value in the previous calculation period. In this case, if the previous calculation period is after the management start flag is set to "1", the first history area 312 displays the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result in the previous calculation period. And the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in the high frequency support mode becomes the shift reference number Stored. Further, if the management start flag is set to "1" by the lapse of the previous calculation period, the first history area 312 displays the opening/closing execution mode and The base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation other than the high-frequency support mode becomes the management start reference number Stored.

The second history area 313 stores the final base value in the calculation period two times before. In this case, if the calculation period two times before is after the management start flag is set to "1", the second history area 313 displays the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result in the calculation period two times before. And the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in the high frequency support mode becomes the shift reference number Stored. In addition, if the management start flag is set to "1" by the elapse of the calculation period two times before, the second history area 313 displays the opening/closing execution mode and The base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation other than the high-frequency support mode becomes the management start reference number Stored.

A third history area 314 stores the final base value in the calculation period three times before. In this case, if the calculation period three times before is after the management start flag is set to "1", the third history area 314 displays the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result in the calculation period three times before. And the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in the high frequency support mode becomes the shift reference number Stored. Further, if the management start flag is set to "1" by the elapse of the calculation period three times before, the third history area 314 displays the opening/closing execution mode and The base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation other than the high-frequency support mode becomes the management start reference number Stored.

The base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 are sequentially notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. Specifically, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314 is displayed in a predetermined order. The base value to be notified is switched, and the switching of the base value to be notified is repeated in the predetermined order.

FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d) are for the first to fourth notifications when the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 are notified in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1". FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents of display devices 201 to 204; FIG. 127(a) shows an example of display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the base value stored in the current status area 311 is notified, and FIG. 127(b) shows the first history. 127(c) shows an example of display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the base value stored in the area 312 is notified, and FIG. 127(d) shows an example of the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the value is notified, and FIG. An example of display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204 has eight display segments 321-324. The seven display segments 321 to 324 out of the eight display segments 321 to 324 are rod-shaped light emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". It is On the other hand, one display segment 321 to 324 is a circular light-emitting area, and is located at the lower right position with respect to the seven display segments 321 to 324 arranged in the shape of the letter "8". is provided. At least one display segment 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a luminous state even when any of the base values of the various areas 311 to 314 is to be notified.

In the first notification display device 201, a display indicating that the base value is being notified in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is performed. Specifically, the character "b" is displayed on the first notification display device 201 regardless of which of the base values in the various areas 311 to 314 is to be notified. When information other than the base value is notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification display device 201 does not display the character "b". As a result, by confirming that the character "b" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the manager of the game hall can use the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as the base. It becomes possible to grasp that the value is notified.

On the second notification display device 202, a display indicating which of the various areas 311 to 314 the base value is being notified is displayed. Specifically, in a situation where the base value of the current area 311 is notified, the character "L." is displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(a). In the situation where the base value of the first history area 312 is notified, the character "1." is displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(b). In the situation where the base value of the second history area 313 is notified, the characters "2." are displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(c). In the situation where the base value of the third history area 314 is notified, the characters "3." are displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(d). As a result, by confirming the characters displayed on the second notification display device 202, the administrator of the game hall can determine which base values are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to grasp whether it is during the calculation period of

In the second notification display device 202, the circular display segments 321 to 324 are in a luminous state regardless of which base value of the various areas 311 to 314 is being notified. As will be described later, in the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204, any number from "0" to "9" is displayed as a display corresponding to the base value. In this case, when one of the numbers "1" to "3" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, three numbers are displayed on the second to fourth notification display devices 202 to 204. It will be lined up, and it will be difficult to grasp the base value. On the other hand, when the circular display segments 321 to 324 provided at the lower right of the second notification display device 202 are in a light emitting state, the second notification display device 202 displays "1" to " 3" is displayed, the number displayed on the second notification display device 202 and the number displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 It is possible to distinguish between numbers and numbers.

On the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204, the number of the base value to be notified is displayed. The base value is calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place. The second number is displayed on the display device 204 for fourth notification. Here, when the base value is "1.00", the number "0" is displayed on each of the third display device 203 and the fourth display device 204 for notification. On the other hand, when the base values are not yet stored in the areas 311 to 314 to be notified, the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display are displayed as shown in FIG. A “-” character is displayed on each of the devices 204 . As a result, even when a base value calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place is reported by two display devices, the third display device 203 and the fourth display device 204, the base value is "1.00" and the display contents can be distinguished between when the base values are not yet stored in the areas 311 to 314 to be notified.

The display contents of the combination of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are the same when the base value is "1.00" and when the base value is "0.00". On the other hand, in order to distinguish between the two, one of the former and the latter may be configured to maintain the light emitting state of "00" display, and the other may be configured to blink the display of "00".

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 129, the base values of the various areas 311 to 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the management start flag is set to "1". explain how it is done. 129(a) shows the period during which the base values stored in the current status area 311 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 129(b) is stored in the first history area 312. FIG. 129(c) shows the period during which the base values stored in the second history area 313 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. FIG. 129(d) shows the period in which the base values stored in the third history area 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 129(e) shows the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started. It shows the period until the number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000).

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 129(a), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in the current state area 311. FIG. At the time of notification, as shown in FIG. 127(a), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays the current status area 311. A display indicating that the base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the current status area 311 is performed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 .

Here, as shown in FIG. 129(e), the initial calculation display is performed from timing t1 to timing t2. Specifically, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area During the period until the total number of game balls supplied to the PA reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000), it becomes a display target in the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 Instead of continuing to light up the characters, the characters to be displayed are displayed blinking as an initial display for calculation. Immediately after the calculation period starts, there is little game history information for calculating the base value, so the actual base value may deviate greatly from the theoretical value range of the base value. On the other hand, immediately after the calculation period has started in this way, by performing the initial calculation display, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the calculation period has just started. .

Further, in the initial display of calculation, the number corresponding to the base value is displayed in the third information display device 203 and the fourth information display device 204, while the number continues to be lit, the first information display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 blink the characters to be displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify that the calculation period has just started without reducing the visibility of the base value. In addition, it is not limited to this, and even if it is an initial display of calculation, at least one of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 may be configured to blink. The configuration may be such that the display is performed, or the configuration may be such that only one of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 performs blinking display. In addition, the initial reference number is not limited to 6000, and may be any number as long as it is plural. good.

At the timing of t2, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a state that is neither the open/close execution mode due to the big win result nor the high-frequency support mode from the timing of t1 (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the initial calculation display ends as shown in FIG. 129(e). As a result, not only the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 but also the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 start lighting display.

After that, at timing t3, the display continuation period elapses from timing t1, and as shown in FIG. As shown, notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the first history area 312 is the final calculation result of the base value in the previous calculation period, the calculation initial display is not performed.

After that, at timing t4, the display continuation period elapses from timing t3, and as shown in FIG. ), notification of the base value stored in the second history area 313 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the second history area 313 is the final calculation result of the base value in the calculation period two times before, the calculation initial display is not performed.

After that, at timing t5, the display continuation period elapses from timing t4, and as shown in FIG. ), notification of the base value stored in the third history area 314 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the third history area 314 is the final calculation result of the base value in the calculation period three times before, the calculation initial display is not performed.

After that, at timing t6, the display continuation period elapses from timing t5, and as shown in FIG. ), notification of the base value stored in the current status area 311 is started. In this case, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the open/close execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area PA In order to notify that the total number of game balls supplied) is the period until it reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000), FIG. , an initial calculation display is performed.

After that, at timing t8, the display continuation period elapses from timing t6, and as shown in FIG. As shown, notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the first history area 312 is the final calculation result of the base value in the previous calculation period, the calculation initial display is not performed.

Next, a processing configuration for enabling notification of the base value as described above will be described.

Management processing (step S8920) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) described later is processing corresponding to non-specific control in step S3803, similar to the management processing (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment. Read the program for management execution processing. Then, in this management execution process (FIG. 71), a check process is executed in step S3908 as in the fifteenth embodiment.

In the check processing, in a situation where neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is performed according to the result of the big win, when one game ball is specified to enter the general winning hole 31, the normal winning counter 231a is activated. The value is incremented by 1, and when the entrance of one game ball to the special electric prize winning device 32 is specified, the value of the special electric prize counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and one game ball to the first operation port 33 is added. When the entry of a game ball is specified, 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c for normal use, and when the entry of one game ball to the second operation opening 34 is specified, the normal use is made. 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d, and 1 is added to the value of the normal out counter 231e when the entry of one game ball into the out port 24a is specified. In addition, in the check processing, result calculation processing and display processing are executed.

FIG. 130 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing. It should be noted that the processing of steps S8601 to S8615 in the result calculation process is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, base value calculation processing is executed (step S8601). In the arithmetic processing, the values of various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are used to calculate the base value. The calculation method of the base value is as already explained. Then, the current area 311 is overwritten with the calculated base value (step S8602).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8603). The management start flag has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the management start flag is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the management start flag becomes "0". The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is a value of "0" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA) When the total number of supplied game balls) becomes the management start reference number, the management start flag is set to "1". Also, when the management start flag is set to "1", the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0" and a new calculation period is started. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the influence of the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 to affect the base value in a state where a normal game is played after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加

If a negative determination is made in step S8603, the total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step S8604). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than 300, which is the management start reference number (step S8605).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8605, the management start flag is set to "1" (step S8606). Thereafter, data shift processing is executed (step S8607). In the data shift process, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area 314. , first history area 312→second history area 313, and current area 311→first history area 312. FIG. As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value last calculated in the current calculation period is the final base value in the calculation period one time before. 1 is stored in the history area 312 . In data shift processing, an LDIR instruction is used to shift information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes.

However, in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", basically no base value information is stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314. Therefore, in step S8607, the management Only the final base value of the calculation period in the situation where the start flag is not set to “1” is shifted to the first history area 312 . After that, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step S8608).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8603, the total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step S8609). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than the initial reference number of 6000 (step S8610). If a negative determination is made in step S8610, the calculation initial flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8611). The calculation initial flag is cleared to "0" (step S8612). The calculation initial flag indicates the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has been performed since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the PA has reached the initial reference number.

If the processing of step S8611 or step S8612 has been executed, it is determined whether or not the total number calculated in step S8609 is equal to or greater than 60000, which is the shift reference number (step S8613). If an affirmative determination is made in step S8613, data shift processing is executed (step S8614). In the data shift process, as in step S8607, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area. 3. Shift in the order of history area 314, first history area 312→second history area 313, current status area 311→first history area 312. FIG. As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value last calculated in the current calculation period is the final base value in the calculation period one time before. 1 is stored in the history area 312 . In data shift processing, an LDIR instruction is used to shift information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. After that, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step S8615).

FIG. 131 is a flow chart showing display processing. The processing of steps S8701 to S8714 in the display processing is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8701). If an affirmative determination is made in step S8701, the value of the switching timing counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is subtracted by 1 (step S8702). The switching timing counter displays the first to fourth notification displays among the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234. This is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to identify the timing of switching the base value to be notified in the devices 201 to 204 . As already explained, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, notification is made in a predetermined order of current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314. The target base value is switched, and the switching of the notification target base value is repeated in the predetermined order.

When the processing of step S8702 is executed, by determining whether or not the value of the switching timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0", the base value that is the current notification target becomes the notification target. 8703). If an affirmative determination is made in step S8703, 1 is added to the value of the display object counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 (step S8704). If the value of the counter to be displayed after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3" (step S8705: YES), the value of the counter to be displayed is cleared to "0" (step S8706).

The counters to be displayed are the first to fourth notification displays among the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234. This counter is used by the main CPU 63 to specify the base value to be notified in the devices 201 to 204 . Specifically, when the value of the counter to be displayed is "0", the base value stored in the current status area 311 is to be notified, and when the value of the counter to be displayed is "1", the first history area If the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "2", the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "3". , the base value stored in the third history area 314 is to be notified.

When a negative determination is made in step S8705, or when the process of step S8706 is executed, the display duration (specifically 5 seconds) is set (step S8707).

If a negative determination is made in step S8703, or if the process of step S8707 is executed, the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control corresponds to the base value to be reported this time. Execute processing to set the display data to be displayed. Specifically, first, the display type data corresponding to the value of the display target counter is set in the display target setting area 276 (step S8708). The display type data includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display that the notification target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value, and display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the base value of the notification target. A display indicating which of the current state area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313 and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 the value corresponds to is displayed on the second notification display device 202. and display data for causing it to occur.

After that, the base value is read out from the current area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed, and the read base value Calculation result data corresponding to the number with the first decimal place and the number with the second decimal place in the value is set in the display object setting area 276 (step S8709). The calculation result data includes the display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the first decimal place in the base value to be notified, and the second decimal place to the base value to be notified. and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to .

As described above, the display data including the display type data and the calculation result data is set in the display target setting area 276 . By transmitting the display data to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) described later, the display corresponding to the display data is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. .

Also, the process of step S8709 is executed each time the display process (FIG. 131) is executed regardless of the switching timing of the base value to be notified. As already explained, each time the calculation result storage process (FIG. 130) is executed, the base value is calculated using the current values of the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231, and the calculated base value is It is stored in the current state area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 . In this case, every time the processing for display (FIG. 131) is executed regardless of the switching timing of the base value to be notified in step S8709 for setting the calculation result data in the display target setting area 276 as described above. is executed, if the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, and the base value is changed, the changed base value can be notified.

After that, it is determined whether or not the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified based on the value of the display target counter (step S8710), and the calculation initial flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to " 1” is set (step S8711). As already explained, the calculation initial flag is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the open/close execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has been performed since the base value calculation period newly started. It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number. If both steps S8710 and S8711 result in an affirmative determination, the initial display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8712), and either step S8710 or step S8711 is performed. If a negative determination is made in step S8713, the initial display flag is cleared to "0" (step S8713).

The initial display flag is set on the first notification display device 201 to notify that the base value in the current area 311 is the base value in the initial stage of calculation after the start of the calculation period in a situation where the base value in the current area 311 is to be notified. and a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the second notification display device 202 should blink. When it is specified that the initial display flag is set to "1" in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) described later, it is not enough to simply transmit the display data stored in the display target setting area 276 to the display IC 266. Instead, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display corresponding to the display data, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are blinked and the third The notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are lit up. Incidentally, when it is specified that the initial display flag is not set to "1" in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), which will be described later, the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display target setting area 276 is displayed at the When the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204 are used, all of the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204 are illuminated.

On the other hand, if the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is not set to "1" and a negative determination is made in step S8701, regardless of the value of the display target counter, The base value is read, and the calculation result data corresponding to the first and second decimal places in the read base value is set in the display target setting area 276 (step S8714). By transmitting the display data corresponding to the calculation result data to the display IC 266, the number with the first decimal place in the base value of the current area 311 is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the base value of the current area 311 is displayed. The second decimal place number in the value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . With the above configuration, when the management start flag is not set to "1", only the base value calculated in the current calculation period is notified without notifying the base value in the past calculation period. be done.

In a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", although the calculation result data is set in the display object setting area 276, the display type data is not set. Although the details will be described later, when the base value is notified in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are changed to the management The displayed content is different from the case where the base value is notified in the situation where the start flag is set to "1".

Next, the main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of steps S8801 to S8825 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step S8801). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, internal function register setting processing is executed (step S8802). In the internal function register setting process, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, is set to the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds). , and set the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, to a second interrupt cycle that is a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle. (specifically 2 milliseconds).

In other words, in the present embodiment, as in the thirty-third embodiment, the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process exist as timer interrupt processes so that the interrupt cycles are relatively long and short. Both the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are started by interrupting the main process. Also, the second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process is not activated by interrupting the second timer interrupt process. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process nor the second timer interrupt process is executed, the second Timer interrupt processing is started first. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process.

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process is set in a specific register of the main CPU 63. do. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt cycles, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S8803). Even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the start-up process flag indicates that among the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process, the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. On the other hand, it is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the first timer interrupt process should be ended without executing the process for advancing the game.

FIG. 133 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the first timer interrupt process is started periodically with a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S8901 to S8905, the same processes as steps S301 to S305 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. That is, power failure monitoring is executed by executing power failure information storage processing in step S8901. Specifically, similarly to the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment, it monitors whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, If the occurrence of is specified, an infinite loop occurs after the power failure processing is executed. In the power failure process, a power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. In addition, by executing the lottery random number update process in step S8902, each numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the general electric role release counter C4 is updated, and in step S8903 The numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by executing the random number initial value update processing, and the numerical value information of the fluctuation type counter CS is updated by executing the fluctuation counter update processing in step S8904. In addition, by executing fraud detection processing in step S8905, it monitors whether or not an event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred. In the fraud detection process, by monitoring the occurrence of multiple types of events and confirming that one of these multiple types of events has occurred, the game stop provided in the work area 221 for specific control Set "1" to the flag.

After executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to either the game stop flag or the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (Step S8906). When neither the game stop flag nor the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step S8906: NO), the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed. In steps S8907 to S8919, the same processes as steps S8208 to S8220 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Also, in step S8920, management processing is executed in the same manner as step S8221 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment. has already been explained. In the check process, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are updated, and the result calculation process (FIG. 130) and the display process (FIG. 131) are executed.

On the other hand, if at least one of the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step S8906: YES), this first timer interrupt process without executing the process of steps S8907 to S8920 finish. In other words, not only the game stop flag is set to "1", but also when the launching process flag is set to "1", the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 is performed in the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed.

As in the thirty-third embodiment, the start-up processing flag is set when the processing (steps S8801 to S8819) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 132) and the interrupt permission (step S8805) is enabled. It is set to "1" before the start of supply of operating power, and cleared to "0" before the remaining process (steps S8822 to S8825) is started after the end of the operation power supply start process. In this case, as described above, in the first timer interrupt process, when the start-up process in-progress flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. It is possible to prevent the processing for progressing the game from being executed while the processing at the start (steps S8801 to S8819) is being executed. On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt process, even if the start-up process flag is set to "1", by executing the processes of steps S8901 to S8905, the operation power supply start time (Steps S8801 to S8819) even in a situation where power failure monitoring is executed, and the hit random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and random number initial value counter CINI are updated. and fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start process (steps S8801 to S8819) is executed. ) is being executed, even if a power failure occurs, the power failure processing can be executed. In the power failure process, as already described, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Since the information is saved, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 65 from being identified when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, even if a power failure occurs during the setting value update process (step S8819), the setting value selected at that time can be stored as the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10. . Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during execution of the setting value updating process, it is not necessary to re-execute the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power is restarted.

By the way, in the situation where the setting value update process is being executed, the interrupt is not prohibited for either the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), and the interrupt can be interrupted at an arbitrary timing. It is possible. In this case, if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the main process (FIG. 132) including the set value update process, The information of the return address of the main processing (FIG. 132) for returning after the timer interrupt processing is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the main side immediately before the timer interrupt processing is started. Information of various registers of the CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be activated ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 132) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 132), after setting the start-up processing flag to "1" in step S8803, the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set (step S8804). In this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, whether the respective display segments 321 to 324 provided in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can normally be in a light emitting state. In order to make the manager of the game hall confirm whether or not, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 until the initial check period elapses after the process of step S8804 is started. . Specifically, as the check display, all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b). . In step S8804, information corresponding to this initial check period is set in the checking counter.

Note that the initial check period is required until the process for controlling the progress of the game is started when none of the processes of steps S8811, S8812, S8815, and S8819, which will be described later, are executed in the main process. The time is set longer than the maximum time. Therefore, the game may be started while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step S8805). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. However, since the start-up processing flag is set to "1" in step S8803, even if the first timer interrupt process is started, power failure monitoring and various counter operations are performed even if the first timer interrupt process is started. While the processing for updating and fraud monitoring is executed, the first timer interrupt processing is terminated without executing the processing for advancing the game.

After that, in steps S8806 to S8825, the same processes as steps S7905 to S7924 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Specifically, it is determined in step S8806 whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-third embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key inserting portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the eleventh embodiment instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S8806: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8807). When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S8807: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S8808). The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S8808 (step S8809). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S8810).

If a negative determination is made in step S8807 or step S8810, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8811). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, or when the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of On the other hand, the process for advancing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S8812). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (step S8819) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It is good also as a structure which is continued.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (steps S8807 and S8810: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned on using the setting key. Then (step S8813), it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S8814). As in the thirtieth embodiment, the front door open sensor 95 is used to detect whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 . The main body open sensor 96 is used to detect whether or not it is in the open state, as in the thirtieth embodiment. The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S8813: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the gaming machine main body is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. 12 is open (step S8814: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step S8815). Details of the setting confirmation process will be described later.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S8806: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step S8816). The content of the RAM clearing process is the same as step S7915 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S8817: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the game is played with respect to the outer frame 11. If the machine main body 12 is open (step S8818: YES), set value update processing is executed (step S8819). Details of the set value update process will be described later.

When the process of step S8812 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S8813 or step S8814, when the process of step S8815 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S8817 or step S8818, or when the process of step S8819 is performed If executed, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8820). By clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed even if the first timer interrupt processing is started is canceled. In step S8820, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S8821). The content of the information contained in the return command and the processing content of the sound emission control device 81 when the return command is received are the same as in step S7920 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. .

After that, the remaining processing of steps S8822 to S8825 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process. Using such irregular time, the remaining process of steps S8822 to S8825 is repeatedly executed. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S8822 to S8825 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S8822 to S8825, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of steps S9001 to S9014 in the second timer interrupt processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, interrupt inhibition is set to inhibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) (step S9001). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) even if the first interrupt cycle has passed. It is possible to prevent it from being started with In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed during the execution of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134), the second timer interrupt It is possible to prevent the processing (FIG. 134) from being redundantly started.

Thereafter, update processing of the checking counter is executed (step S9002). In the checking counter updating process, when the value of the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more, the value of the checking counter is subtracted by one. As a result, when the initial check period is measured using the checking counter, the value of the checking counter is periodically decremented each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started. The Rukoto.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S9003). The setting update display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting value update process (FIG. 137). As already explained, the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, it is set by the main CPU 63. Even if the value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which "1" is set in the setting update display flag means that the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) this time. It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S9003, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step S9004). In the setting process, similarly to step S8403 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment, the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are updated by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The fifth display data buffer 275 stores the display data for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

If a negative determination is made in step S9003, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S9005). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136). As already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, it is set by the main CPU 63. Even if the confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" means that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 137) is being executed by the main CPU 63 during the current processing of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S9005, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step S9006). In the setting process, similarly to step S8405 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is confirmed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The fifth display data buffer 275 stores the display data for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being checked and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

If a negative determination is made in step S9005, normal setting processing is executed (step S9007). The normal setting process will be described later in detail.

If the process of step S9004, step S9006 or step S9007 has been executed, the process of step S9008 to step S9014 is executed. The processing contents of these steps S9008 to S9014 are the same as steps S8407 to S8413 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment.

Specifically, first, the transmission state of the signal through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 is turned off (step S9008), and the signal transmission through the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 is performed. The state is set to the OFF state (step S9009). After that, the type counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is updated (step S9010).

The type counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the transmission target of the display data among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing. When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted. In the updating process of the type counter, 1 is added to the value of the type counter, and when the value of the type counter after the addition of 1 exceeds the upper limit value of "5", the value of the type counter is set to "1". . As a result, the transmission target of the display data is sequentially changed in the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 for each processing of the second timer interrupt processing.

After that, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step S9011). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main side ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main side ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read from the main side ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "5", the type data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265 is mainly Read from the side ROM 64 .

After that, the display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step S9012). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. When the display data is read and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275 .

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step S9013). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step S9011 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Also, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read out in step S9012 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

After that, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) (step S9014).

FIG. 135 is a flow chart showing normal setting processing in step S9007 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). Note that the processing of steps S9101 to S9109 in the normal setting processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 is 1 or more (step S9101). If the value of the checking counter is 1 or more (step S9101: YES), it means that it is the initial checking period. In this case, the check display data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 (step S9102). The display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is the display data for controlling the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as already described. In addition, the check display data is display data for performing check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, that is, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 This is display data for setting all the display segments 321 to 324 to the light emitting state. By supplying the check display data to the display IC 266, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. display segments 321 to 324 are in a luminous state. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp whether or not the respective display segments 321-324 of the first-fourth notification display devices 201-204 can be in a normal light-emitting state.

Here, the initial check period is configured to be cancelable when confirming settings or updating set values. Such a cancelable configuration will be described. FIG. 136 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process executed in step S8815 of the main process (FIG. 132). Note that the processing of steps S9201 to S9206 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, an operation instruction command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S9201). Upon receiving the operation instruction command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "Please operate the reset button 68c." The notification continues until the reset button 68c is pressed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S9202). If the reset button 68c has not been pressed, the process waits in step S9202. If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S9202: YES), the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 is cleared to "0" (step S9203). This cancels the initial check period.

After that, the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S9204). By setting the setting confirmation display flag to "1", the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) makes an affirmative determination in step S9005 as already described, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to At 204, the display data for displaying that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step S9006). As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being checked and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

Thereafter, on condition that the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off (step S9205: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9206). As a result, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is canceled. In this case, the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 start displaying the base values.

When the setting confirmation process is started as described above, on the condition that the reset button 68c is pressed, the initial check period is canceled halfway and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 show the current status. is notified. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started and the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in the main CPU 63, the processing at the start of the supply of operating power in the main processing is executed. In this situation, even if the initial check period is started and the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the processing at the start of supply of operating power is not executed. When checking the setting value in the situation where the initial check period is canceled, it is possible to display the current setting value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Therefore, it is possible to check the set value without waiting for the initial check period to elapse.

Also, even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132), the initial check period starts first, so the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 After confirming whether each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of them can be in a normal light emitting state, it is possible to confirm the setting value. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value.

FIG. 137 is a flow chart showing the set value update process executed in step S8819 of the main process (FIG. 132). It should be noted that the processing of steps S9301 to S9310 in the setting value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S9301). Upon receiving the update start command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "The settings are being changed." The notification is continued until this set value update process is terminated.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more corresponding to "setting 1" and 6 or less corresponding to "setting 6" (step S9302). If the value of the set value counter is "0" or is 7 or more, a negative determination is made in step S9302, and "1" is set to the set value counter (step S9303). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S9302 or if the process of step S9303 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key (step S9304). In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S9304: NO), it is determined whether the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S9305). If the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S9305: YES), on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" (step S9306: NO ), the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step S9307), and the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9308).

The initial check period is canceled by clearing the checking counter to "0". Further, by setting the setting update display flag to "1", the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) makes an affirmative determination in step S9003 as already described, and the first to fourth notification display devices In 201 to 204, the fifth display data buffer 275 is provided with display data for displaying that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and displaying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10. Store (step S9004). As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S9306, or if the process of step S9308 is executed, 1 is added to the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control (step S9309). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S9305: NO) or if the value of the set value counter is incremented by 1, the process returns to step S9302. If the value is determined to be 7 or more, "1" is set to the set value counter in step S9303. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off (step 9304: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9310). As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is released. In this case, the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 start displaying the base values.

When the setting value update process is executed as described above, the initial check period is canceled halfway through and the current status is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed. is notified. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started and the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in the main CPU 63, the processing at the start of the supply of operating power in the main processing is executed. In this situation, even if the initial check period is started and the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the process at the start of supply of operating power is not executed. When updating the setting values in the situation where the initial check period is canceled, it is possible to display the current setting values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Therefore, it is possible to update the setting value while confirming the current setting value without waiting for the elapse of the initial check period.

Also, even if the set value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132), the initial check period starts first, so the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 It is possible to update the set value after confirming whether each display segment 321 to 324 can be in a normal light emitting state. This makes it possible to accurately update the set values.

Also, when the reset button 68c is pressed to update the set values in the set value update process (FIG. 137), the initial check period is cancelled. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed to update the setting value, the initial check period is canceled accordingly, and the operability for canceling the initial check period can be improved. Become.

Returning to the description of the normal time setting process (FIG. 135), if the value of the counter under check is "0" and it is not the initial check period (step S9101: NO), It is determined whether or not the management start flag is set to "1" (step S9103). If the management start flag is not set to "1" (step S9103: NO), a pre-management display setting process is executed for the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 (step S9104). In the setting process, the display data for making all the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 to emit light is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 . In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which all of the display segments 321 and 322 in each of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the light emitting state. 202 may be configured so that blinking display is performed in all display segments 321 and 322 .

After that, the calculation result data set in the display target setting area 276 in the non-specific control work area 223 is read (step S9105), and the read calculation result data is displayed on the third and fourth display devices 203 and 204 for notification. The display data to be applied is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 (step S9106). As already explained, in the display processing (FIG. 131), if the management start flag is not set to "1" (step S8701: NO), the base value is read from the current status area 311, and the first decimal point of the read base value is calculated. Calculation result data corresponding to the digit of the first place and the digit of the second decimal place is set in the display object setting area 276 (step S8714). In step S9106, this calculation result data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 as display data applied to the third and fourth display devices 203 and 204 for notification.

By supplying the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in steps S9104 and S9106 to the display IC 266, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. In a situation where all the display segments 321 and 322 in each of the devices 201 and 202 are in a light emitting state, the first decimal place of the base value calculated in the current calculation period by the third notification display device 203 is displayed, and the number to the second decimal place of the base value calculated in the current calculation period is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . While all the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 respectively are in a light emitting state, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 display numbers corresponding to the base values. By doing so, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the currently reported base value is the base value in the situation where the management start flag is not set to "1".

In addition, in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", as already explained, each time the display duration period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the current status area 311→first history area 312→second While the base values to be notified are switched in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in a predetermined order of second history area 313→third history area 314, the management start flag is set to " 1” is not set, the base value of the current area 311 is maintained as the notification target. Thereby, when the operation check of the pachinko machine 10 is performed at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to check the current base value at an arbitrary timing.

If the management start flag is set to "1" (step S9103: YES), the display data set in the display target setting area 276 in the non-specific control work area 223 is read, and the read display data is 5 is set in the display data buffer 275 (step S9107). By supplying the display data to the display IC 266, if the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, the display as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. If the base value in the first history area 312 is to be notified, the displays shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 127(b) are the first to fourth notification displays. If the base value in the second history area 313 is to be notified, the display shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 201 to 204, and if the base value in the third history area 314 is to be notified, the display as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. .about.204.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the initial display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S9108). The initial display flag is the first notification to notify that the base value in the current area 311 is the base value at the beginning of the calculation after the start of the calculation period, as described above. It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the display device 201 for notification and the display device 202 for second notification should blink. If the initial display flag is set to "1" (step S9108: YES), blink setting processing is executed for the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 (step S9109).

In the blink setting process, when the display corresponding to the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is performed by the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, the display is blinked. Make settings to As a setting for blinking display, specifically, for transmission of display data to the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is used. The corresponding data is transmitted to the display IC 266 until a predetermined lighting period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, after which all the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are turned off. State data is transmitted to the display IC 266 until a predetermined turn-off period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, after which the predetermined turn-on period and the predetermined turn-off period are alternately repeated. As a result, when the base value in the current area 311 becomes an object of notification immediately after the start of a new calculation period of the base value, the initial calculation display is performed on the first and second display devices 201 and 202 for notification. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the game hall to understand that the current base value notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the one immediately after the start of the new calculation period. It becomes possible.

Next, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 138(a) shows the initial check period, and FIG. 138(b) shows that the base value is notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the management start flag is not set to "1". FIG. 138(c) shows the display period before the start of management, and FIG. 138(c) shows the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 138(d) shows a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated, and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are the first to fourth 138(e) shows a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being checked and the current status of the pachinko machine 10. 138(f) shows the timing at which the reset button 68c is pressed.

First, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) and the A case where the set value update process (FIG. 137) is not executed will be described.

At the timing of t1, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

Thereafter, at timing t2, the initial check period ends without being canceled as shown in FIG. 138(a). In this case, the pre-management display period starts at the timing t2 as shown in FIG. 138(b). In the pre-management display period, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. A number corresponding to the current base value is displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 .

After that, at timing t3, the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is established. The total number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the management start reference number, which is a number smaller than the shift reference number. As a result, the management start flag is set to "1", and the pre-management display period ends as shown in FIG. 138(b). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t3 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. will be notified sequentially.

Next, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the setting confirmation process (Fig. 136 ) and setting value update processing (FIG. 137) are not executed.

At the timing of t4, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, at the timing of t5, the initial check period ends without being canceled as shown in FIG. 138(a). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t5 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204. will be notified sequentially.

Next, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the set value update process (Fig. 137 ) is executed.

At the timing of t6, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, the set value update process (FIG. 137) is started in the middle of the initial check period, and the reset button 68c is pressed at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 138(f). As a result, the initial check period ends halfway at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 138(a), and the setting updating display period starts at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 138(d). be.

After that, at the timing of t8, the setting updating display period ends as shown in FIG. 138(d). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t8 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204. will be notified sequentially.

Next, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the setting confirmation process (Fig. 136 ) is executed.

At the timing of t9, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is started in the middle of the initial check period, and the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 138(f) at the timing of t10. As a result, the initial check period ends halfway at the timing t10 as shown in FIG. 138(a), and the setting confirmation display period starts at the timing t10 as shown in FIG. 138(e). be.

After that, at the timing of t11, the setting-confirming display period ends as shown in FIG. 138(e). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t11 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204. will be notified sequentially.

Note that when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is performed in the process when the supply of operating power is started. Alternatively, if the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed and the initial check period is canceled in the middle, the pre-management display period starts after the setting update display period or setting confirmation display period ends. It will happen.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

As a check display, there may occur an initial check period in which the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in a light emitting state. As a result, it becomes possible to confirm whether or not each of the display segments 321 to 324 is in a light emitting state, and confirms whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. It becomes possible to

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the initial check period of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started. As a result, when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to quickly confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal.

Every time the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the initial check period of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal each time the supply of operating power is started.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the initial check period of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started without requiring any special operation. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal.

If a cancellation trigger occurs even if the initial check period has not passed, the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is ended halfway. As a result, even during the initial check period, it is possible to terminate the above-mentioned check display and cause the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform other displays.

When the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed, the initial check period is started and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 are displayed. At 204, the check display is started. As a result, it is possible to confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal before the game is started.

In a configuration in which predetermined setting-related processing such as setting confirmation processing (FIG. 136) and setting value update processing (FIG. 137) are executed in a situation where processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed, supply of operating power is started. An initial check period is initiated in the context of time processing being performed. This makes it possible to integrate not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the initial check period into the processing at the start of supply of operating power.

In the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) and the setting value update process (FIG. 137), the display corresponding to the current setting values is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Before the related process is executed, the initial check period is started and the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . As a result, after confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal, the current set values are confirmed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It becomes possible to Therefore, it is possible to accurately confirm the setting value.

For the first to fourth notifications even if the initial check period has not elapsed based on the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) in the initial check period The display for checking on the display devices 201 to 204 ends in the middle. As a result, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 can be displayed without waiting for the initial check period to elapse. After completing the checking process in 204, the current setting values can be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the initial check period and the reset button 68c is pressed, the initial check period has passed. Even without it, the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ends in the middle. This makes it possible to end the initial check period at an arbitrary timing after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or setting value update process (FIG. 137) is started. For example, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is started, the manager of the game hall sufficiently confirms that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. After confirmation, it is possible to terminate the above-described check display and start displaying the current set values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 137), the set value to be selected is updated by pressing the reset button 68c. In this case, when the reset button 68c is pressed as described above, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 end the check display and start displaying the current set values. By doing so, a dedicated operation for ending the display for checking and starting the display of the current set values is not required. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of the work for updating the set values.

The calculation result storage area 234 stores a plurality of base values derived using the information in the normal counter area 231 in different periods. As a result, it is possible to grasp the base value in a plurality of periods, so that it is possible to accurately grasp the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA.

The calculation result storage area 234 is provided with a current status area 311 in which the most recent base value is stored, and first to third history areas 312 to 314 in which base values derived before that are stored. there is As a result, it is possible to grasp not only the latest ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA, but also the past ratio.

The base values that are repeatedly calculated at relatively short intervals before one calculation period elapses are stored in the current state area 311, and the base values calculated when one calculation period elapses are the first to third base values. It is stored in history areas 312-314. As a result, it is possible to grasp the most recent ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA, and to grasp the past ratio in units of one calculation period. becomes possible. In addition, since base values are stored in units of one calculation period in the first to third history areas 312 to 314, the number of base values stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is suppressed. becomes possible.

Various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0" based on the passage of one calculation period. This makes it possible to reduce the required storage capacity in the normal counter area 231 . In addition, even if the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are configured to be cleared to "0" in this way, the base values calculated when one calculation period has passed are the first to third values. Since it is stored in the history areas 312 to 314, it is possible to later grasp the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA in the past calculation period.

A plurality of history areas 312 to 314 are provided as areas for storing past base values. This makes it possible to compare base values in a plurality of past calculation periods.

The base values stored in the current status area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313, and third history area 314 are sequentially displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, respectively. This makes it possible to individually grasp the base values in a plurality of calculation periods while suppressing the number of the notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Even in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed to monitor the occurrence of a power failure, and if the occurrence of the power failure is identified, Power failure processing is executed. As a result, if a power failure occurs while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, it is possible to deal with it appropriately.

In the configuration in which the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) includes the power failure information storage processing (step S8901), the first timer interrupt processing is executed even when the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. It is started by interrupting. As a result, it is possible to periodically monitor the occurrence of a power failure even when the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed.

The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and activated even in a situation where remaining processes are being executed after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed. As a result, by using the first timer interrupt process that is started by interrupting the remaining process, it is possible to periodically monitor the occurrence of a power failure while the process for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. Become.

When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the start-up process in-progress flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control indicates " 1” is set, the process for advancing the game is not executed. As a result, in a configuration in which the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored by interrupting and starting the first timer interrupt process even when the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the It is possible to prevent the execution of the processing for advancing the game while the processing at the start of supply is being executed.

In a configuration in which the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in a situation where the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed, power outage information is displayed even in a situation where the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. Storage processing (step S8901) is executed. As a result, even if a power failure occurs while the set values to be used are being set, it can be dealt with appropriately.

In addition, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not limited to the configuration in which it ends when the initial check period has passed, and the operation for ending the check display The check display may be continued until is performed. As an operation for terminating the process, for example, the reset button 68c may be operated regardless of whether or not either the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed. Alternatively, an operation unit other than the reset button 68c may be operated. In this case, the check display is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 until the timing for confirming the base value or set value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is reached. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the base value or set value after confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. In addition, since the display for check ends based on the operation of the operation unit, it is possible to end the display for check at a desired timing.

Also, regardless of whether or not the supply of operating power is started, when a predetermined operation unit such as the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is operated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked. A configuration in which display is started may be employed. In this case, it is possible to start the check display at a desired timing when checking the base value or the set value. In addition, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, and the predetermined operation unit operated to start the check display or another The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

In addition, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a state where a specific operation unit other than the reset button 68c such as the update button 68b is operated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 If the check display is started and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started without operating the specific operation unit, the check display may not be started. In this case, in the configuration in which the check display is performed when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to select whether or not to start the check display by the operation of the manager of the game hall.

In addition, regardless of whether the gaming machine main body 12 is open or not, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The base value may be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when it is specified based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96 that the is in the open state. In this case, when the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started first, and then the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. The base value may be displayed at 204 . This makes it possible to confirm whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal before confirming the base value. In addition, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, and the predetermined operation unit operated to start the check display or another The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

Further, when the main process (FIG. 132) is started in a state where the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) are satisfied, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is displayed. The check display may be started when the main process is started in a state where the condition for executing the setting confirmation process is not satisfied without being started. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value is to be checked.

Further, when the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in a state where the conditions for executing the set value update processing (FIG. 137) are satisfied, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is displayed. The check display may be started when the main process is started in a state where the condition for executing the setting value update process is not satisfied without being started. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be updated.

Also, when the main process (FIG. 132) is started in a state where either the condition for executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the condition for executing the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is satisfied, The main processing is performed in a state where both the conditions for executing the setting confirmation processing and the conditions for executing the setting value update processing are not satisfied without starting the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is started, the display for checking may be started. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be confirmed or updated.

Further, the check display is not limited to the configuration in which the respective display segments 321 to 324 in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state, and the first to fourth notification Each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to blink. In addition, in the check display, each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a luminous state one by one or a plurality of some of them sequentially, and the range of the initial check period Each of the display segments 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state at least once.

In addition, the processing for performing check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed as processing corresponding to specific control, and processing corresponding to non-specific control. It may be configured to be executed as

Further, when the base value is not stored in any of the first to third history areas 312 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234, the history areas 312 to 314 are stored in the first to fourth notification display devices 201. 204 may be configured so as not to be notified. In this case, for example, if base values are stored in the current status area 311 and first history area 312, but base values are not stored in the second history area 313 and third history area 314, the display continuation period each time elapses, the notification targets in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are switched between the current status area 311 and the first history area 312, and the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 are switched. You will not be notified.

Also, the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 store base values expressed as decimals up to the second decimal place. However, it is not limited to this, and it may be configured to store information on a combination of the number of the first decimal place and the number of the second decimal place among the base value, and the base value The total number of game balls to be paid out to make it possible to calculate (K91 x "Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K92 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K93 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" The combination of the number of prize balls for winning to the first operating port 33 + K94 x "number of prize balls for winning to the second operating port 34") and the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95) A configuration in which information is stored may be used. In the former case, the information in the various areas 311 to 314 can be directly set in the display target setting area 276. In the latter case, the base value is calculated using the information in the various areas 311 to 314, and then the relevant information is displayed. Information on the first decimal place number and the second decimal place number extracted from the base value is set in the display object setting area 276 .

Further, the calculation result storage area 234 may be configured such that only the current status area 311 and the first history area 312 are provided as areas for storing base values. A configuration in which only the 2 history area 313 is provided may be employed. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which four or more areas are provided as history areas for storing past base value information.

Further, the calculation result storage area 234 is not limited to a configuration in which various areas 311 to 314 are fixed in terms of addresses, and the base value is shifted in these various areas 311 to 314 as required. 314 may be provided as a ring buffer.

Further, instead of calculating the base value as the mode information, the 61st to 68th parameters may be calculated as in the fifteenth embodiment. In this case, the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 may store all of the 61st to 68th parameters. The current area 311 may store the 61st to 68th parameters, while the first to third history areas 312 to 314 may store only the 61st parameter.

In addition to or instead of the base value as the mode information, the probability of occurrence of the big win result may be calculated and stored, or the probability of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode may be calculated and stored.

In addition, the trigger for shifting the base values in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is limited to the case where the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the shift reference number. Instead, the shift may be performed when a predetermined period of time (e.g., 8 hours) has elapsed, or the shift may be performed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. The shift may be performed when the supply of operating power to the CPU 63 is started, or the shift may be performed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. Also, a configuration may be adopted in which there are a plurality of types of triggers for shifting.

Until the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1", the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 202 are in the light emitting state. , the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 202 may be in a blinking state. Further, until the management start flag is set to "1", "bL.--"→"b1.--"→"b2.--"→ A configuration in which the display "b3.--" is repeated may be used.

Further, until the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1", the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are The display segments 321 and 322 in each of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in a light emitting state or a blinking state without performing the check display to be in a light emitting state, and the third and fourth notification A display corresponding to the fact that the management start flag is not set to "1" may be displayed, for example, a display corresponding to the current base value is displayed on the display devices 203 and 204 for management.

Also, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum does not match, the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped. In the display devices 201 to 204, the display segments 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state in the same manner as the check display, or may be configured to be in a blinking state.

Further, the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not limited to the configuration performed by the main side CPU 63, and may be configured to be performed by dedicated control means. may be configured to be performed by the display control device 82 . In this case, when the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the base value to be notified is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the control means serving as the main control unit. When setting values are to be displayed on the -fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the setting values to be notified are transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the controlling body. Further, in the case where the main CPU 63 executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may Information corresponding to the start of the check display is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the controlling body so that the check display is started by pressing the main side CPU 63 .

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This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 139 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S9401 to S9426 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In steps S9401 to S9403, the same processes as steps S8801 to S8803 of the main process (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step S9404). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step S9403, even if the first timer interrupt processing is started, power outage monitoring and various counter operations are performed among the various processing of the first timer interrupt processing. While the processing for updating and fraud monitoring is executed, the first timer interrupt processing is terminated without executing the processing for advancing the game.

Thereafter, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S9405). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, a check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the same manner as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter is "0" (step S9406). Then, it waits in step S9406 until the value of the checking counter becomes "0". Thus, until the initial check period set in step S9405 elapses, the check displays on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are continued.

After that, the processing of steps S9407 to S9426 is executed. The processing contents of these steps S9407 to S9426 are the same as steps S8806 to S8825 of the main processing (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started and the main CPU 63 starts the process at the time of starting the supply of operating power, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In this state, the check display is performed, and the progress of the process at the start of supply of operating power is stopped until the initial check period elapses. This makes it possible to prevent setting confirmation and setting value update from being executed in the middle of the initial check period, thereby suppressing an increase in processing load. Also, it is possible to prevent the game from being started in the middle of the initial check period.

<Thirty-seventh embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 140 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S9501 to S9525 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In steps S9501 to S9518, the same processes as steps S7901 to S7918 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Thereafter, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step S9519). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Then, the process after step S9520 is performed. The processing contents of steps S9520 to S9525 are the same as steps S7919 to S7924 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps S9501 to S9518) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps S9522 to S9525) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

The setting confirmation process (step S9514) and the set value update process (step S9518) are executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, whereas the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed during the initial check period. will be started later. As a result, even if check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, when either the setting confirmation process (step S9514) or the setting value update process (step S9518) is executed, and when the setting confirmation process (step S9514) and setting value update processing (step S9518) are not executed, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to check whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

The main processing (FIG. 140) of the main CPU 63 includes a case where either setting confirmation processing (step S9514) or setting value update processing (step S9518) is executed, and setting confirmation processing (step S9514) and setting processing. This is a process that is executed in common even if neither of the value update processes (step S9518) is executed, and either the setting confirmation process (step S9514) or the setting value update process (step S9518) is performed. is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked as a process whose execution order is later than the setting confirmation process (step S9514) and the setting value update process (step S9518). A process to start the display for is set. In this way, the processing for starting the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is set as a common processing, thereby simplifying the processing configuration and realizing the advantages already described. It becomes possible to produce the effect.

Even when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are performing the check display, the main CPU 63 can start the processing for progressing the game. As a result, the game can be played even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the setting confirmation process (step S9514) or the setting value update process (step S9518) is executed. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the process for progress from being delayed.

It should be noted that the processing after step S9520 may not be started until the initial check period has passed. In this case, it is possible to prevent the game from being started while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

<Thirty-Eighth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the normal setting processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 141 is a flow chart showing normal setting processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S9601 to S9605 in the normal setting processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S9601). If the management start flag is not set to "1" (step S9601: NO), check display data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 (step S9602). By supplying the check display data to the display IC 266, the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Specifically, all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned on. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp whether or not the respective display segments 321-324 of the first-fourth notification display devices 201-204 can be in a normal light-emitting state.

If the management start flag is set to "1" (step S9601: YES), the processing of steps S9603 and S9605 is executed. The processing contents of steps S9603 to S9605 are the same as steps S9107 to S9109 in the normal setting processing (FIG. 135) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. By executing the processing of steps S9603 to S9605, the base values stored in various areas 311 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. At the same time, when the base value of the current area 311 is notified immediately after the start of a new calculation period, the initial calculation display is performed on the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 .

According to the above configuration, when the management start flag is not set to "1", it becomes an initial check period during which check displays are performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the initial check period is limited to the situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 or the like.例文帳に追加becomes possible.

<Thirty-ninth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-third embodiment in the configuration relating to set values. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

142(a) to 142(d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the setting correspondence storage area 325 provided in the main ROM 64. FIG.

In the setting correspondence storage area 325, a low-probability mode success/failure table, a high-probability mode success/failure table, setting confirmation processing (FIG. 115) and setting value update processing (FIG. 116) are stored in association with the setting values of the pachinko machine 10. , set value display data used for displaying the current set values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are set. More specifically, the setting correspondence storage area 325 includes a first setting information storage area 325a, a second setting information storage area 325b, a third setting information storage area 325c, a fourth setting information storage area 325d, and a fifth setting information storage area. 325e and a sixth setting information storage area 325f are provided.

In each of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, a storage area for storing a success/failure table for the low-probability mode to be referred to when the success/failure lottery mode is the low-probability mode, and a success/failure lottery mode. A storage area for storing a high-probability mode success/failure table to be referred to in the high-probability mode, and for the first to fourth notifications in the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) and the setting value update process (FIG. 116) A storage area is provided for storing setting value display data used to display the current setting values on the display devices 201 to 204 . In each of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, a predetermined multiple-byte area is secured as a storage area for storing the success/failure table for the low-probability mode, and the success/failure table for the high-probability mode is stored. A predetermined multiple-byte area is secured as a storage area for setting the display data, and a 1-byte area is secured as a storage area for storing the display data of the set value. Therefore, each of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f has a storage capacity of multiple bytes. In this case, the start address of the first setting information storage area 325a is A(1), the start address of the second setting information storage area 325b is A(2), and the third setting information storage area 325c. is A(3), the start address of the fourth setting information storage area 325d is A(4), and the start address of the fifth setting information storage area 325e is A(5). , and the start address of the sixth setting information storage area 325f is A(6).

In the above configuration, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first form in the present embodiment, the set values of the pachinko machine 10 are set in six stages of "setting 1" to "setting 6" as in the thirty-third embodiment. ing. In this case, the probabilities of winning big wins in the low-probability modes are different for each of "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", while the probabilities of winning big wins in the high-probability mode are the same. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 142(a), in the first setting information storage area 325a, a first low probability table LT ( 1) is stored, and a common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right/wrong table, and the setting value Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for storing display data. In the second setting information storage area 325b, a second low-probability table LT(2) corresponding to "setting 2" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 2” is stored.

In the third setting information storage area 325c, a third low-probability table LT(3) corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 3” is stored. The fourth setting information storage area 325d stores a fourth low-probability table LT(4) corresponding to "setting 4" in a storage area for storing the low-probability mode validity table. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 4” is stored.

In the fifth setting information storage area 325e, a fifth low-probability table LT(5) corresponding to "setting 5" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 5” is stored. In the sixth setting information storage area 325f, a sixth low-probability table LT(6) corresponding to "setting 6" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 6” is stored.

In the case of the configuration of the first form, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a big win result in the low probability mode. On the other hand, in the high-probability mode, the probability of a big win result is the same regardless of the set value. In addition, since the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is 1/30, even if it is "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is higher than the jackpot probability in the low probability mode in "setting 6" high probability.

In the first form in which "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as setting values, in order to execute the propriety determination process at step S504 of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), it is executed at step S503 Read processing of the success/failure table will be described. FIG. 143 is a flow chart showing read processing of the success/failure table. It should be noted that the processing of steps S9701 to S9705 in the read processing of the right/wrong table is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, the value of the set value counter provided in the specific control work area 221 in the main RAM 65 is read (step S9701). Which one of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in the setting correspondence storage area 325 should be referred to by the setting value counter when reading the validity table and when reading the display data of the setting values? is a counter for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

After that, among the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in the setting correspondence storage area 325, the storage area corresponding to the value of the setting value counter read in step S9701 is selected (step S9702). As in the thirty-third embodiment, the set value counter is configured to take any value from "1" to "6". When the setting information storage area 325a is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "2", the second setting information storage area 325b is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "3", the third setting information storage area 325b is selected. When the setting information storage area 325c is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "4", the fourth setting information storage area 325d is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "5", the fifth setting information storage area 325d is selected. The setting information storage area 325e is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "6", the sixth setting information storage area 325f is selected.

For this selection, a correspondence table pre-stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to. The correspondence table defines the correspondence between the value of the set value counter and the start addresses of the first to sixth set information storage areas 325a to 325f. Specifically, A(1), which is the start address of the first setting information storage area 325a, is set to correspond to the value of "1" of the set value counter, and corresponds to the value of "2" of the set value counter. A(2), which is the start address of the second setting information storage area 325b, is set as the starting address of the second setting information storage area 325b. (3) is set, A(4), which is the start address of the fourth setting information storage area 325d, is set corresponding to the value of "4" of the set value counter, and "5" of the set value counter is set. , which is the start address of the fifth setting information storage area 325e. A(6), which is the start address, is set.

After that, if the current success/fail lottery mode is the low-probability mode (step S9703: NO), the success/failure table for the low-probability mode is read out from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f selected in step S9702 (step S9704). On the other hand, if the current success/fail lottery mode is the high probability mode (step S9703: YES), the success/failure table for the high probability mode is read out from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f selected in step S9702 (step S9705).

By executing the read processing of the win/loss table as described above, the win/fail table corresponding to the current win/fail lottery mode is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the values of the set value counters. Then, in the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), it is determined whether or not the current game round corresponds to the big hit result by using the read success/failure table.

Next, a description will be given of the processing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started while the set value update processing (step S7918) is being executed in the main processing (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63. do. In this case, in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during update of the set value is executed (step S8403). FIG. 144 is a flow chart showing setting processing for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. The processing of steps S9801 to S9805 in the setting process is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the value of the set value counter provided in the specific control work area 221 in the main RAM 65 is read (step S9801). After that, among the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in the setting correspondence storage area 325, the storage area corresponding to the value of the setting value counter read in step S9801 is selected (step S9802). As in the thirty-third embodiment, the set value counter is configured to take any value from "1" to "6". When the setting information storage area 325a is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "2", the second setting information storage area 325b is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "3", the third setting information storage area 325b is selected. When the setting information storage area 325c is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "4", the fourth setting information storage area 325d is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "5", the fifth setting information storage area 325d is selected. The setting information storage area 325e is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "6", the sixth setting information storage area 325f is selected. At the time of this selection, a correspondence table stored in advance in the main ROM 64 is referred to in the same manner as in the reading process of the success/failure table (FIG. 143).

After that, the display data of the setting values are read out from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f selected in step S9802 (step S9803). Then, the display data of the read setting value is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the work area 221 for specific control as display data for applying to the fourth notification display device 204 (step S9804). Further, the display data for displaying the display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated on the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is set in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step S9805).

By executing the setting process for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting updating as described above, the display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step S9805 is displayed in the first to the first display data buffers. The display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step S9804 is performed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the third notification display devices 201 to 203 perform the display. As a result, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. to the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

The setting to be executed when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started while the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63 In the setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during confirmation (step S8405), the display data setting of the set value is the same as the setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update (FIG. 144). process is executed.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first form, the set values of the pachinko machine 10 were set in six steps from "setting 1" to "setting 6", but depending on the model and model of the pachinko machine 10 may use less than 6 steps of setting values. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. In the pachinko machine 10 of the third form shown in the explanatory diagram of 142(c), four levels of setting values of "Setting 1", "Setting 2", "Setting 3" and "Setting 4" are set. In the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth form shown in the explanatory diagram of (d), only one level of set values of "setting 1" is set. In this case, in any pachinko machine 10 of the second to fourth forms, similarly to the pachinko machine 10 of the first form, first to sixth setting information storage that enables setting of six levels of setting values. A setting correspondence storage area 325 having areas 325a-325f is utilized.

In detail about the case where the setting correspondence storage area 325 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 325d stores various information corresponding to "setting 1". That is, in the first setting information storage area 325a and the fourth setting information storage area 325d, a first low probability table LT(1 ) is stored, and a first high-probability table HT (1) corresponding to “setting 1” is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right-or-fail table, and the set value display data is stored as Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for storage.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 3" are stored in the second setting information storage area 325b and the fifth setting information storage area 325e. That is, in the second setting information storage area 325b and the fifth setting information storage area 325e, the third low probability table LT (3 ) is stored, and a third high-probability table HT (3) corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right-or-fail table, and the set value display data is stored as Display data for displaying "3" is stored in a storage area for storing.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 6" are stored in the third setting information storage area 325c and the sixth setting information storage area 325f. That is, in the third setting information storage area 325c and the sixth setting information storage area 325f, a sixth low probability table LT (6 ) is stored, and a sixth high-probability table HT (6) corresponding to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right-or-fail table, and the set value display data is stored as Display data for displaying "6" is stored in the storage area for storing.

In the case of the configuration of the second form, even if the configuration corresponds to the setting storage area 325 having the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, these first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are used. The set value is set in a number of steps less than 6, which is the number of . In the low-probability mode, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a big win result.In the high-probability mode, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a big win result. Note that the jackpot probability in the high-probability mode in "setting 1" is higher than the jackpot probability in the low-probability mode in "setting 6".

In the case of the configuration of the second form, in the reading process of the validity table (FIG. 143), the value of the setting value counter corresponds to "setting 1" regardless of whether it is "1" or "4". Whether the value of the set value counter is "2" or "5", the right/fail table corresponding to "setting 3" is read and the value of the set value counter is read. In both cases of "3" and "6", the right/wrong table corresponding to "setting 6" is read.

In the read processing of the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the right/wrong table is read from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the set value counter regardless of the number of steps of the set value. As a result, even when three levels of set values are set, the process configuration of the readout process of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) is made the same as when six levels of set values are set. becomes possible.

In the case of the configuration of the second form, when the setting correspondence storage area 325 in which six steps of setting values can be set is used, three steps of setting values are set. It is possible to divide the number of stages of the setting value to be used by the number of stages of the setting value to be used. That is, the number of stages of the setting value to be used is a divisor of the maximum number of stages of the setting value that can be set in the setting correspondence storage area 325, and is a number different from the maximum number of stages. In this case, the same number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are assigned to each of the setting values to be used, and one group is composed of three stages of setting values arranged in ascending order one by one. Setting values are assigned to the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f so that the group is repeated in the case of . As a result, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→ . . . In other words, when the display is changed to a different set value for one operation of the reset button 68c, and the settable set values are displayed once, one display lap is displayed in a certain manner. The cycle will be repeated. Therefore, it becomes easier to update the setting value.

In the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update (FIG. 144), the setting value is displayed from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the setting value counter regardless of the number of stages of the setting value. This is a configuration for reading data. As a result, even when three stages of set values are set, the processing configuration of the setting process (FIG. 144) can be made the same as when six stages of set values are set. It becomes possible.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form, various information corresponding to "setting 1" are stored in the first setting information storage area 325a and the second setting information storage area 325b, and the third setting information storage area 325c and the Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in the 4 setting information storage area 325d, and various information corresponding to "setting 6" is stored in the fifth setting information storage area 325e and the sixth setting information storage area 325f. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which That is, the same number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are assigned to each of the setting values to be used, and the same setting values are consecutive in the setting information storage areas in relation to the value of the setting value counter. 325a to 325f may be set. In this case, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"1"→"3"→"3"→"6"→"6"→"1"→ . . .

In detail about the case where the setting correspondence storage area 325 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the third form, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. Various information corresponding to "setting 1" is stored in 325b. That is, in the first setting information storage area 325a and the second setting information storage area 325b, a first low probability table LT (1 ) is stored, and a common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode propriety table, and the setting value is displayed Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for storing data.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 2" are stored in the third setting information storage area 325c and the fourth setting information storage area 325d. That is, in the third setting information storage area 325c and the fourth setting information storage area 325d, the second low probability table LT (2 ) is stored, and a common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode propriety table, and the setting value is displayed Display data for displaying "2" is stored in a storage area for storing data.

Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in the fifth setting information storage area 325e. That is, in the fifth setting information storage area 325e, the third low probability table LT(3) corresponding to "Setting 3" is stored in the storage area for storing the low probability mode validity table. A common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in a storage area for storing probability mode right/wrong tables, and a storage area for storing set value display data. , display data for displaying "3" is stored.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 4" are stored in the sixth setting information storage area 325f. That is, in the sixth setting information storage area 325f, the fourth low probability table LT(4) corresponding to "setting 4" is stored in the storage area for storing the low probability mode validity table. A common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in a storage area for storing probability mode right/wrong tables, and a storage area for storing set value display data. , display data for displaying "4" is stored.

In the case of the configuration of the third form, even if the configuration corresponds to the setting storage area 325 having the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, these first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are used. The set value is set in a number of steps less than 6, which is the number of . In the low-probability mode, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of a big win result is. In addition, since the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is 1/30, even if it is "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is higher than the jackpot probability in the low probability mode in "setting 4" high probability.

In the case of the configuration of the third form, in the process of reading the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the value of the set value counter corresponds to "setting 1" regardless of whether the value is "1" or "2". Whether the value of the set value counter is "3" or "4", the right/fail table corresponding to "setting 2" is read and the value of the set value counter is read. In the case of "5", the right/wrong table corresponding to "setting 3" is read, and when the value of the set value counter is "6", the right/wrong table corresponding to "setting 4" is read out.

In the read processing of the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the right/wrong table is read from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the set value counter regardless of the number of steps of the set value. As a result, even when four levels of set values are set, the processing configuration of the readout process of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) is made the same as when six levels of set values are set. becomes possible.

In the case of the configuration of the third form, when the setting correspondence storage area 325 capable of setting the setting values in 6 steps is used, the setting values are set in 4 steps. It is not possible to divide the number of stages of setting values that are used. In this case, two continuous setting information storage areas 325a to 325d are assigned to each of "setting 1" and "setting 2" in relation to the value of the setting value counter, and "setting 3" and "setting 3" One setting information storage area 325e, 325f is assigned to each of "setting 4". As a result, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"1"→"2"→"2"→"3"→"4"→"1"→ . . .

In the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update (FIG. 144), the setting value is displayed from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the setting value counter regardless of the number of stages of the setting value. This is a configuration for reading data. As a result, even when four levels of setting values are set, the processing configuration of the setting process (FIG. 144) can be made the same as when six levels of setting values are set. It becomes possible.

In the setting value update process (FIG. 116), in order to change the display of the setting values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in response to one operation of the reset button 68c, It is preferable that various information corresponding to the same set value is not set in consecutive setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in relation to the value of the set value counter. For example, various information corresponding to "setting 1" is set in the first setting information storage area 325a, various information corresponding to "setting 2" is set in the second setting information storage area 325b, and the third setting information storage area Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is set in 325c, various information corresponding to "setting 4" is set in the fourth setting information storage area 325d, and "setting 1" is set in the fifth setting information storage area 325e. A configuration is conceivable in which various types of information corresponding to "setting 2" are set in the sixth setting information storage area 325f. In this case, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"2"→"3"→"4"→"1"→"2"→"1"→.

In detail about the case where the setting correspondence storage area 325 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth form, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. , various information corresponding to "setting 1" is stored. That is, in the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, the first low probability table LT(1) corresponding to "setting 1" is stored in the storage area for storing the validity table of the low probability mode. A common high-probability table HT common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right/wrong table, and the display data of the setting value is stored. Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for displaying "1".

In the case of the configuration of the fourth form described above, only one type of setting value is set even in the configuration using the setting correspondence storage area 325 having the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. Even if only one type of set value is set in this manner, the right/wrong table reading process (FIG. 143) can read the right/wrong table from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the set value counter. be. As a result, even when only one kind of set value is set, the processing configuration of the readout process of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) is the same as that when six stages of set values are set. It becomes possible to

In the case of the configuration of the fourth form, there is no need to set the set value, so basically there is no need to execute the set value update process (FIG. 116). An update process (Fig. 116) may be performed. In this case, "setting 1" is assigned to all of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. Therefore, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting value displayed is "1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→... and so on, "1" is continuously displayed. It will happen.

In the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update (FIG. 144), the setting value is displayed from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the setting value counter regardless of the number of stages of the setting value. This is a configuration for reading data. As a result, even when only one type of setting value is set, the processing configuration of the setting process (FIG. 144) can be made the same processing configuration as when six levels of setting values are set. becomes possible.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Since the setting value to be used is set from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, the player expects that the more advantageous setting value is to be used. It will happen. In this case, in the pachinko machines 10 of the second to fourth modes, a first predetermined number (specifically, six) of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f for storing win/fail tables corresponding to setting values are provided. The number of types of setting values to be used in the configuration is smaller than the first predetermined number. As a result, it is possible to share the configuration of the setting correspondence storage area 325 with the pachinko machine 10 of the first mode in which the number of types of setting values to be used is the first predetermined number, and change the number of types of setting values. It is possible to easily perform the design work of the pachinko machine 10 in the case of doing so.

In the set value update process (step S7918), the set value to be used is changed by changing the numerical information of the set value counter provided in the specific control work area 221 each time the reset button 68c is operated. , the validity table in the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the changed numerical information is used in the validity determination process, so that the validity determination process is executed in a manner corresponding to the set value to be used. Become. In this case, each propriety table of setting values that can be set is stored in at least one of the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, and is a part of the first predetermined number and is a plurality of setting information storage areas. Since the same right/wrong table is stored in the areas 325a to 325f, the right/wrong table is stored in all of the first predetermined number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. As a result, while using the first predetermined number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f as they are and using the setting value counter to determine the setting values to be used as they are, setting values to be used can be determined. It is possible to set the number of types to be less than the first predetermined number.

This is a configuration in which the success/failure table is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the numerical information of the set value counter, and the success/failure determination process is executed using the read success/failure table. As a result, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, it is possible to use the configuration for reading the right/wrong table when executing the right/wrong determination process as it is. .

In the situation where the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed, the setting value display data is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the numerical information of the setting value counter, and the read setting value display data The configuration is such that the corresponding display is performed on the fourth notification display device 204 . As a result, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, the configuration for reading the display data of the setting values when executing the display corresponding to the setting values can be used as it is. It becomes possible to

The number of stages of the setting value to be used is a divisor of the maximum number of stages of the setting value that can be set in the setting correspondence storage area 325, and is a number different from the maximum number of stages. In this case, the same number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are assigned to each of the setting values to be used, and one group is composed of three stages of setting values arranged in ascending order one by one. Setting values are assigned to the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f so that the group is repeated in the case of . As a result, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→ . . . In other words, when the display is changed to a different set value for one operation of the reset button 68c, and the settable set values are displayed once, one display lap is displayed in a certain manner. The cycle will be repeated. Therefore, it becomes easier to update the setting value.

In a configuration in which the high-probability mode success/failure table does not change according to the set value, the high-probability mode success/failure table is stored in the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f of the setting correspondence storage area 325. Instead of being stored in the storage area 325 corresponding to setting in the main-side ROM 64, it may be stored in a storage area different from the storage area.

If only one setting value is to be used, the propriety table corresponding to that setting value is set in only one of the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, and the rest of the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. 325f may be configured in such a manner that no right/wrong table is set. In addition, if the set values to be used are in multiple stages but the number of stages is smaller than the number of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, the right/wrong tables corresponding to each of the set values are respectively A configuration may be adopted in which only one of the corresponding setting information storage areas 325a to 325f is set, and the success/failure table is not set in the remaining setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. In this configuration, the numerical information corresponding to the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in which the success/failure table is not set is set to numerical information that cannot be selected by the set value counter, so that the setting information storage area in which the success/failure table is not set. 325a to 325f can be prevented from being selected when reading the right/wrong table or reading display data of set values.

<Fortieth Embodiment>
In the thirty-ninth embodiment, the setting correspondence storage area 325 capable of setting six levels of setting values is used. The storage area 326 is used.

FIGS. 145(a) to 145(c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the setting correspondence storage area 326 pre-stored in the main ROM 64. FIG.

The setting correspondence storage area 326 is provided with a first setting information storage area 326a, a second setting information storage area 326b, and a third setting information storage area 326c. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first form shown in FIG. 145(a), various information corresponding to "setting 1" is set in the first setting information storage area 326a, and "setting 2" is set in the second setting information storage area 326b. , and various information corresponding to "setting 3" is set in the third setting information storage area 326c. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first mode, the maximum number of setting values that can be set are set in the setting correspondence storage area 326 .

In the pachinko machine 10 of the second form shown in FIG. 145(b), various information corresponding to "setting 1" are set in all of the first to third setting information storage areas 326a to 326c. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form, only one set value is set by using the setting correspondence storage area 326 in which three stages of set values can be set.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the third form shown in FIG. 145(c), various kinds of information corresponding to "setting 1" are set in the first setting information storage area 326a and the second setting information storage area 326b, and the third setting Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is set in the information storage area 326c. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, two levels of setting values are set by using the setting correspondence storage area 326 in which three levels of setting values can be set.

According to the above configuration, the setting correspondence storage area 326 capable of setting three levels of setting values is used in the second and third forms in which setting values with a number of steps less than the three steps of setting values are used. It is possible to use the pachinko machine 10 as it is. Also, as in the thirty-ninth embodiment, the processing configuration of the readout processing of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) and the processing configuration of the setting processing (FIG. 144) to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update are changed to the first - It becomes possible to use in common in the pachinko machine 10 of the 3rd form.

<Forty-first embodiment>
In this embodiment, when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) or the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63, it is visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 This is different from the thirty-third embodiment in that a predetermined notification is made on the display section. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 146(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various display units provided in an area that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 forming the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

As various display parts, a special figure display part 37a, a special figure reservation display part 37b, a general figure display part 38a, and a general figure reservation display part 38b are provided. These functions are the same as those of the first embodiment. The special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are provided side by side, but the round display unit 330 is provided so as to be side by side with respect to the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a. It is

The round display section 330 has seven display segments 331 to 337, like the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The seven display segments 331 to 337 are rod-shaped light-emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". Light emission of the seven display segments 331 to 337 is individually controlled.

In the round display section 330, the number of round games generated in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the big win is notified. In the present embodiment, as a jackpot result that can be selected when the jackpot is won in the success/failure determination process, the first jackpot result that triggers the transition to the opening and closing execution mode with a relatively small number of round game executions, and the round game There is a second jackpot result that triggers the transition to the opening/closing execution mode in which the number of executions of is relatively large. Specifically, the round game is executed twice in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the first jackpot, and the round game is executed 16 times in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the second jackpot.

The first jackpot result includes a jackpot result in which the winning/failure lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and a winning/failure lottery mode with a high probability after the opening/closing execution mode ends. There is a jackpot result in which the mode is changed and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. In addition, the second jackpot result includes a jackpot result in which the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a low-probability mode and the support mode becomes a low-frequency support mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and a winning/failure lottery mode with a high probability after the opening/closing execution mode ends. There is a jackpot result in which the mode is changed and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode.

FIG. 146(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the round display section 330. As shown in FIG.

The round display unit 330 changes from a non-display state in which all the display segments 331 to 337 are extinguished when the opening/closing execution mode triggered by any of the jackpot results is changed to at least a part of the display segments. A display state is entered in which the segments 331 to 337 are in a light emitting state. In a situation where the opening/closing execution mode continues, the display contents displayed on the round display portion 330 at the start of the opening/closing execution mode are maintained. Then, when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the round display portion 330 changes from the display state to the non-display state.

In the open/close execution mode in which two round games are executed, as shown in FIG. to the seventh display segments 335 to 337 are turned on. In the opening/closing execution mode in which the round game is executed 16 times, as shown in FIG. to the seventh display segments 335 to 337 are turned off. As a result, when the opening/closing execution mode is executed in the pachinko machine 10, the manager of the game hall confirms the round display section 330 to determine which kind of opening/closing execution mode the opening/closing execution mode corresponds to. It is possible to grasp whether the

When the set value update process (step S7918) is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63, the round display section 330 displays a corresponding display. Specifically, when the set value update process (step S7918) is executed, as shown in FIG. 146(b), the first display segment 331, the third display segment 333, The fifth display segment 335 and the seventh display segment 337 are turned off, and the second display segment 332, the fourth display segment 334 and the sixth display segment 336 are turned on.

The display on the round display unit 330 corresponding to the set value update process (step S7918) is started when the set value update process (step S7918) is started, and is displayed when the set value update process (step S7918) is finished. is terminated. This display content is different from the display content displayed on the round display portion 330 when the open/close execution mode is executed, and furthermore, when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) described later is executed, the round display portion The display contents displayed in 330 are also different. As a result, the administrator of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting value update process (step S7918) is being executed by checking the round display section 330. FIG. In addition, it is possible to grasp such information using the round display section 330 .

When the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63, the round display section 330 displays a corresponding display. Specifically, when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is executed, as shown in FIG. 146B, the first display segment 331, the third display segment 333, The fifth display segment 335 and the seventh display segment 337 are turned on, and the second display segment 332, the fourth display segment 334 and the sixth display segment 336 are turned off.

The display on the round display unit 330 corresponding to the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is started when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is started, and is displayed when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is finished. is terminated. This display content is different from the display content displayed in round display portion 330 when the open/close execution mode is executed, and furthermore, when the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed, the display content displayed in round display portion 330 is The displayed contents are also different. As a result, by checking the round display section 330, the administrator of the gaming hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is being executed. In addition, it is possible to grasp such information using the round display section 330 .

When the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the setting value update process (step S7918) are executed in the main process (FIG. 114), the process for progressing the game is not executed. Therefore, the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the setting value update process (step S7918) are not executed while the open/close execution mode is being executed. Also, when one of the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the setting value update process (step S7918) is being executed, the other is not executed. Therefore, even if the round display section 330 is also used as a display section for performing each display, situations in which each display should be performed do not occur redundantly.

Note that the display content of the round display unit 330 is not limited to the display content described above, and may be arbitrary as long as it is possible to distinguish each situation from the display content of the round display unit 330. For example, One of the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the set value update process (step S7918) may be configured such that all of the first to seventh display segments 331 to 337 are lit. In one of the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the set value update process (step S7918), all of the first to seventh display segments 331 to 337 are turned on and the state is maintained. On the other hand, all of the first to seventh display segments 331 to 337 may be in a flashing state.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process and the display corresponding to the setting value update process are performed in the round display unit 330, these displays may be performed in the special figure display unit 37a, It is good also as a structure by which these displays are performed in the normal figure display part 38a. In addition, a display corresponding to the setting confirmation process is performed on any one of the special figure display unit 37a, the normal figure display unit 38a, and the round display unit 330, and the other one display unit sets A configuration in which a display corresponding to the value update processing is performed may be employed.

In addition, the hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first operation opening 33 and the hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second operation opening 34 are stored separately, As a special figure display part 37a, a game triggered by the first special figure display part and the second operation opening 34 with the reservation information corresponding to the second operation opening 34 and the game round triggered by the reservation information corresponding to the first operation opening 33 In the configuration provided with the second special figure display unit in which the times are executed, the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process are displayed in the first special figure display unit. Also, the second special figure display unit may be configured to display corresponding to the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process, and the first special figure display unit corresponds to the setting confirmation process It is good also as a structure by which the display corresponding to a setting value update process is performed by the 2nd special figure display part while the display to do is performed.

In addition, a configuration may be provided in which a dedicated display unit is provided for displaying the status that the setting confirmation process is being executed, and the status that the setting value update process is being executed is displayed. A dedicated display unit may be provided for displaying the state in which the setting confirmation process is being executed or the setting value update process is being executed. A configuration in which a display section is provided may be employed. In this case, the dedicated display unit may be configured to be display-controlled by the main CPU 63 , or may be configured to be display-controlled by the sound emission control device 81 or the display control device 82 .

<Forty-Second Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-third embodiment in the processing configurations of the main processing and the first timer interrupt processing. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 147 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S9901 to S9923 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step S9901). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During this predetermined waiting period, the start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, internal function register setting processing is executed (step S9902). In the internal function register setting process, as in step S7902 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment, the first timer interrupt process ( 148) is set to the first interrupt cycle (specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main processing ) is set to a second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) that is shorter than the first interrupt cycle.

After that, interrupt permission is set for the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) (step S9903). As a result, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated at the second interrupt period. On the other hand, interrupt permission is not set for the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148). As a result, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) is still maintained in a state in which interrupts are disabled.

After that, the processing of steps S9904 to S9917 is executed. The processing contents of these steps S9904 to S9917 are the same as steps S7905 to S7918 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment.

After completing the processing of steps S9904 to S9917, interrupt permission is set for the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) (step S9918). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148) is interrupted and activated at the first interrupt cycle. That is, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt cycle, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt cycle. After that, in steps S9919 to S9923, the same processes as steps S7920 to S7924 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed.

FIG. 148 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the first timer interrupt process is started periodically at a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a program for specific control.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), interrupt prohibition is set (step SA101). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148), the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) is prohibited, so that if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) Even if the first interrupt cycle has passed, it is possible to prevent the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148) from being started redundantly. In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is executed in contrast to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148). It is possible to prevent it from being started by interrupting.

After that, in steps SA102 to SA121, the same processes as steps S8202 to S8221 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SA107, or if the processing of step SA121 is executed, interrupt permission setting is made to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). (step SA122).

According to the above configuration, in a situation where the processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed in the main processing (FIG. 147), the interrupt of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is permitted, while the first timer interrupt processing is permitted. (Fig. 148) interrupts are not allowed. As a result, it is possible to execute the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 by the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) even when the processing for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the processing for controlling the progress of the game by the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) from being executed.

In addition, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 148) is not started by interrupting the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123), and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) is interrupted by the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 148). It is interrupted and not started. This makes it possible to prevent the timer interrupt process from being started redundantly.

<Forty-third Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the configuration for displaying the base values on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification. The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

In this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, a normal counter area 231 is provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In the normal counter area 231, as in the fifteenth embodiment, a normal general winning counter 231a, a normal special electric winning counter 231b, a first normal operation counter 231c, a second normal operation counter 231d, and A normal out-counter 231e is provided. In a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is used, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 231a for normal use is incremented by 1, When one game ball enters the prize winning device 32, the value of the special electric prize counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the first operating port 33, normal use 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c, and when one game ball enters the second operation port 34, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use, and the out port 24a When one game ball enters, the value of the normal out counter 231e is incremented by one. When the values of the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are set to K91 to K95 in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode, the base values are as follows.
・Base value: Total number of game balls paid out (K91 x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + K92 x “Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32” + K93 x “To first operation port 33 "Number of prize balls for winning" + K94 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95).

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a calculation result storage area 234 in addition to the normal counter area 231 . As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the calculation result storage area 234 includes a current status area 311, a first history area 312, a second history area 313, and a second history area 313 as storage areas for storing base value information. 3 history area 314 is provided (see FIG. 126). The current state area 311 stores the most recent base value calculated in the result calculation process (FIG. 149). The first history area 312 stores the final base value in the previous calculation period. The second history area 313 stores the final base value in the calculation period two times before. A third history area 314 stores the final base value in the calculation period three times before.

FIG. 149 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the management processing (step S8920) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is processing corresponding to non-specific control in step S3803, similar to the management processing (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment. Read the program for management execution processing. Then, in this management execution process (FIG. 71), a check process is executed in step S3908 as in the fifteenth embodiment. In this check process, the result calculation process is executed, and the display process (FIG. 150), which will be described later, is executed. Further, the processing of steps SA201 to SA217 in the result calculation process is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, base value calculation processing is executed (step SA201). In this arithmetic processing, the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are used to calculate the base value as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Here, in the present embodiment, the calculation of the base value is not completed by one result calculation process, but is completed by executing the result calculation process a predetermined number of times.

Specifically, in a predetermined processing cycle of the result calculation process at which calculation of the base value is newly started, at step SA201, the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are changed to K91 to K95. In this case, K91דthe number of prize balls for winning the general prize opening 31”, K92דthe number of prize balls for winning the special electric prize device 32”, and K93דthe number of prize balls for winning the first operation opening 33 The number of prize balls", K94×"the number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operation port 34", and the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K91+K92+K93+K94+K95) are calculated, and the respective calculation results are calculated. is stored in the in-computation storage area provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Thereafter, in step SA201 of the result calculation process of the processing cycle after the predetermined processing cycle, the total number of game balls to be paid out (K91× "Number of prize balls for winning to general prize opening 31" + K92 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K93 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K94 x "Second operation The number of prize balls for winning a prize to the mouth 34") is calculated, and the calculation result is stored in the storage area during calculation. After that, in step SA201 of the result calculation process of the second processing cycle after the predetermined processing cycle, the base value is calculated using the various information stored in the storage area during calculation.

That is, in this embodiment, it is necessary to execute the result calculation process three times in order to calculate one base value. In this case, the result calculation process is called and executed by the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), so it is executed each time the first interrupt cycle (specifically, 4 milliseconds) elapses. Become. Therefore, one base value is calculated at intervals of approximately 12 milliseconds. However, it is not limited to this, and the cycle for calculating one base value may be a cycle shorter than the 12 millisecond cycle or a cycle longer than the 12 millisecond cycle.

As described above, the processing load for calculating the base value can be reduced by adopting a configuration in which one base value is calculated by executing the result calculation processing a plurality of times. In particular, since the result calculation process is executed as a process corresponding to non-specific control, in order to execute the result calculation process, not only the process of reading the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control but also the specific control It is necessary to save the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to . In this case, by reducing the processing load for calculating the base value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the result calculation processing, and as a result, the processing load for executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is reduced. can be reduced.

Even if the result calculation process is executed multiple times to calculate one base value, each piece of information during the calculation of the base value in each process of the result calculation process is used for non-specific control work. It is written in area 223 . As a result, as the processing corresponding to the specific control is executed between one processing time and the next processing time of the result calculation processing, the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control Even if the information in various registers is erased, it is possible to store and hold each information during the calculation of the base value.

Even in a configuration in which the result calculation process is executed a plurality of times to calculate one base value, the normal counter area 231 is used in the first result calculation process for calculating a new base value. are extracted, and the extracted values are used to calculate the base value of the calculation. As a result, even if the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are changed while one base value is being calculated, one base value can be calculated without being affected by the change in the values. can be calculated.

After executing the calculation processing of the base value in step SA201, it is determined whether or not the calculation of one base value has been completed in the result calculation processing of this processing round (step SA202). If the calculation of one base value has not been completed (step SA202: NO), by not executing the processing of steps SA203 to SA205, the current area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 is not overwritten with the base value.

If the calculation of one base value has been completed (step SA202: YES), the current situation area 311 is overwritten with the calculated base value (step SA203). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the shift trigger flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA204). In this embodiment, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big hit result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is When the calculation of a new base value is completed after reaching the shift reference number (specifically, 60000), data shift processing (step SA216) in the calculation result storage area 234 is executed. In this data shift process, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area. 314, after shifting in the order of first history area 312→second history area 313, current area 311→first history area 312, current area 311 is cleared to "0". The shift trigger flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to identify the situation after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number and before the data shift process is executed.

If the shift trigger flag is set to "1" (step SA204: YES), the shift operation completion flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA205). The calculation completion flag at the time of shift is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the calculation of one base value is completed after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number.

When a negative determination is made in step SA202, when a negative determination is made in step SA204, or when the process of step SA205 is executed, the management start flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1". It is determined whether or not it is set (step SA206). If the management start flag is not set to "1" (step SA206: NO), a pre-management process is executed (step SA207). In the pre-management process, steps S8604 to S8608 of the result calculation process (FIG. 130) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

If the management start flag is set to "1" (step SA206: YES), it is determined whether or not the shift trigger flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA208). . If the shift trigger flag is not set to "1" (step SA208: NO), the total number is calculated by totaling all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step SA209). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is equal to or greater than 60000, which is the shift reference number (step SA210).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SA210, the shift trigger flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA211). Also, the pre-shift display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA212). The pre-shift display flag mainly indicates that the pre-shift display corresponding to the fact that the total number of game balls has reached the shift reference number is to be started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 .

If the shift trigger flag is set to "1" and an affirmative determination is made in step SA208, it is determined whether or not the operation completion flag during shift in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". (step SA213). As already explained, the calculation completion flag at the time of shift is set to "1" when the calculation of one base value is completed after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. If an affirmative determination is made in step SA213, the shift trigger flag in work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA214). Also, the operation completion flag at the time of shifting in the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA215).

Thereafter, data shift processing is executed (step SA216). In the data shift process, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area 314. , first history area 312→second history area 313, current area 311→first history area 312, and then current area 311 is cleared to "0". As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value calculated after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number in the current calculation period is once It is stored in the first history area 312 as the final base value for the previous calculation period. Also, the current area 311 is in a state in which no base value is stored. In data shift processing, LDIR instructions are used when shifting information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. After that, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step SA217).

FIG. 150 is a flow chart showing display processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SA301 to SA320 in the display processing is executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA301). If a negative determination is made in step SA301, similarly to step S8714 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the base value is read from the current area 311, and the first decimal place of the read base value is and the second decimal place number is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SA302). By transmitting the display data corresponding to the calculation result data to the display IC 266, the number with the first decimal place in the base value of the current area 311 is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the base value of the current area 311 is displayed. The second decimal place number in the value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . With the above configuration, when the management start flag is not set to "1", only the base value calculated in the current calculation period is notified without notifying the base value in the past calculation period. be done. The display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the base value is notified in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" are the same as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. .

When an affirmative determination is made in step SA301, 1 is subtracted from the value of the switching timing counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 (step SA303). The switching timing counter determines the timing of switching the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in a situation where the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is a counter for specifying in .

In this embodiment, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big hit result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is In a situation where the shift reference number is not reached, the notification of the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 is displayed during the display duration period (specifically, 5 seconds), and interval non-display is performed for an interval period (specifically, 1 seconds). Specifically, as the non-display for the interval, all the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are turned off so that the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are turned off. 204 becomes a non-display state. Before the base value to be notified is switched in a predetermined order of the current state area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314, interval non-display is performed, whereby the notification is performed. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall clearly recognize that the target base value is switched.

In a situation where the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, corresponding pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Specifically, as the pre-shift display, “A.” is displayed on each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . The display content of "A." is the display content that is not displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during both the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the base value and the interval period of non-display for the interval. be. As a result, the entire display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the pre-shift display is performed are divided into the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the base value and the interval period of non-display for the interval. can have different display contents. Therefore, when the manager of the game hall confirms that the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. By doing so, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the base value is shifted.

The display contents of the pre-shift display are the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the check display is being performed, and the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the pre-management flag is not set to "1". Display contents of the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204, display contents of the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed, and setting value update It is also different from the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the process (FIG. 137) is being executed. From this point of view as well, the total number of game balls can be adjusted to the shift reference number by the manager of the game hall confirming that the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. By reaching , it is possible to grasp the situation in which the base value is shifted.

The execution period of the pre-shift display is set to be longer than the interval period (specifically, one second) during which the interval non-display is performed. Also, the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to a period longer than the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) of the display corresponding to the base value. Specifically, the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to 8 seconds. However, without being limited to this, the execution period of the pre-shift display may be longer than the interval period and equal to or less than the display duration period of the display corresponding to the base value, or may be configured to be equal to or less than the interval period. . However, in order to make the game hall manager clearly recognize that the pre-shift display is being performed, it is preferable that the period during which the pre-shift display is performed is set to a period longer than the interval period.

As already explained, in order to complete the calculation of one base value, it is necessary to execute the result calculation process (Fig. 149) multiple times. It has a period of 12 milliseconds. In addition, the data shift processing (step SA216) in which the base value information is shifted between the various areas 311 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number It is executed after one base value is newly calculated after reaching. In this case, the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to a period longer than the longest period required until the data shift process (step SA216) is completed when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. is set. As a result, the new calculation of one base value and the data shift processing of the base value (step SA216) can be completed in the situation where the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

Returning to the description of the display processing (FIG. 150), when the processing of step SA303 is executed, the base value is displayed by determining whether or not the value of the switching timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0". It is determined whether or not the current measurement target period has passed among the duration period, the interval period during which the interval non-display is performed, and the pre-shift display execution period (step SA304). If an affirmative determination is made in step SA304, the pre-shift display should be started by determining whether or not the pre-shift display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". It is determined whether or not (step SA305). If a negative determination is made in step SA305, it is determined whether or not the interval flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA306). The interval flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the interval non-display should be started.

If a negative determination is made in step SA306, it means that the base value is to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at this switching timing. In this case, the value of the display object counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is incremented by 1 (step SA307). When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3" (step SA308: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step SA309).

The counters to be displayed are the first to fourth notification displays among the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234. This counter is used by the main CPU 63 to specify the base value to be notified in the devices 201 to 204 . Specifically, when the value of the counter to be displayed is "0", the base value stored in the current status area 311 is to be notified, and when the value of the counter to be displayed is "1", the first history area If the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "2", the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "3". , the base value stored in the third history area 314 is to be notified.

When a negative determination is made in step SA308, or when the process of step SA309 is executed, a base value is displayed as a value corresponding to the next switching timing in the switching timing counter of the work area 223 for non-specific control. A value corresponding to the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set (step SA310). After that, the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA311). As a result, if the pre-shift display flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is not set to "1" by the next switching timing, the non-interval non-interval display flag will be displayed when the next switching timing comes. Display will be performed.

After that, a process for setting display data corresponding to the base value to be notified this time is executed in the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Specifically, similarly to step S8708 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the display type data corresponding to the value of the display target counter is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SA312). . The display type data includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display that the notification target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value, and display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the base value of the notification target. A display indicating which of the current state area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313, and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 the value corresponds to is displayed on the second notification display device 202. and display data for causing it to occur.

Thereafter, similar to step S8709 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed. The base value is read out from the area corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed, and the operation result data corresponding to the first decimal place number and the second decimal place number in the read base value is displayed in the display object setting area 276 (step SA313). The calculation result data includes display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the first decimal place in the base value to be notified, and the second decimal place to the base value to be notified. and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to .

By setting the display data consisting of the display type data and the calculation result data in the display object setting area 276, the display data is transferred to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. , and a display corresponding to the display data is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. That is, when the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, the display as shown in FIG. When the base value in the history area 312 is to be notified, a display such as shown in FIG. 127(c) is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the third history area 314 is displayed. When the base value is to be notified, a display such as that shown in FIG.

If the interval flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1" and the determination is affirmative in step SA306, the switching timing of this time in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 This means that the target for which notification should be started with this as a trigger is non-display for the interval. In this case, interval setting processing is executed (step SA314). In the setting process, a value corresponding to an interval period (specifically, one second) is set as a value corresponding to the next switching timing in the switching timing counter of the non-specific control work area 223 . After that, the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" (step SA315). As a result, if the pre-shift display flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is not set to "1" by the next switching timing, the base value will be set to "1" when the next switching timing comes. Display will be performed.

Thereafter, interval data is set in the display object setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SA316). The interval data is data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform interval non-display. This is data for turning off the display segments 321 to 324 . By setting the interval data as the display data in the display target setting area 276, the interval data is transmitted to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 are displayed. 204 are all in a non-display state. The manager of the game hall who has confirmed that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the non-display state can grasp that it is the interval period.

If the determination in step SA305 is affirmative because the pre-shift display flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1", the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 this time This means that the target for which notification should be started at the switching timing is the pre-shift display. In this case, pre-shift display period setting processing is executed (step SA317). In the setting process, a value corresponding to the pre-shift display execution period (specifically, 8 seconds) is set as a value corresponding to the next switching timing in the switching timing counter of the non-specific control work area 223 .

Thereafter, the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" and the pre-shift display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" (step SA318). The display object counter in the work area 223 is set to the maximum value "3" (step SA319). By clearing the interval flag to "0", when the pre-shift display execution period has elapsed, the next notification target becomes the base value. Then, by setting the maximum value to the display target counter, if a negative determination is made in step SA306 to notify the base value, the display target counter after adding 1 to the display target counter value in step SA307 exceeds the maximum value, an affirmative determination is made in step SA308, and the value of the counter to be displayed is cleared to "0". As a result, when the execution period of the pre-shift display has elapsed, the next notification target becomes the base value, and the base value becomes the base value of the current area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 .

That is, when the pre-shift display is performed, the notification of the base value is started regardless of whether the target to be notified before the pre-shift display is the base value or the interval non-display. As a result, when the pre-shift display ends, it is possible to check the base value without waiting for the interval period to elapse. Also, the last base value to be notified before the pre-shift display is performed is any of the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234. Even if there is, the notification starts from the base value of the current area 311 when the pre-shift display ends. As a result, it is possible to restore the reporting order of the base values in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 to the initial reporting order, and immediately after the shift of the base values occurs. It is possible to make it easier for the manager of the game hall to recognize that it is.

After that, the pre-shift display data is set in the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SA320). The pre-shift display data is data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform pre-shift display. Specifically, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 displays " A.” is data for displaying. By setting the pre-shift display data as display data in the display object setting area 276, the pre-shift display data is transmitted to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134), and is used for the first to fourth notifications. "A." is displayed on each of the display devices 201-204. The game hall manager who confirms that the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can grasp that it is the execution period of the pre-shift display. .

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 151, the base values of the various areas 311 to 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the management start flag is set to "1". explain how it is done. 151(a) shows the period during which the base values stored in the current status area 311 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 151(b) is stored in the first history area 312. FIG. 151(c) shows the period during which the base values stored in the second history area 313 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. FIG. 151(d) shows the period in which the base values stored in the third history area 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 151(e) shows a period during which interval non-display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 151(f) shows the first to fourth notification display devices. 201 to 204 show the period during which the pre-shift display is performed, and FIG. 151(g) shows a situation in which neither the open/close execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has occurred since the base value calculation period newly started. It shows the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces).

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 151(a), notification of the base values stored in the current state area 311 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of notification, as shown in FIG. 127(a), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays the current status area 311. A display indicating that the base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the current state area 311 is performed on the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 .

After that, at the timing of t2, when the display continuation period has elapsed from the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. Interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown. This interval non-display is terminated at timing t3 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t2, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

At the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 151(b), notification of the base values stored in the first history area 312 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of this notification, as shown in FIG. 127(b), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays in the first history area 312 A display indicating that the stored base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the first history area 312 is displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. done.

After that, at timing t4, the display continuation period elapses from timing t3, and as shown in FIG. As shown in , interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This interval non-display is terminated at timing t5 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t4, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

At the timing of t5, as shown in FIG. 151(c), notification of the base values stored in the second history area 313 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of this notification, as shown in FIG. 127(c), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays the second history area 313. A display indicating that the stored base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the second history area 313 is displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. done.

After that, at timing t6, when the display continuation period has elapsed from timing t5, as shown in FIG. As shown in , interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This interval non-display ends at timing t7 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t6, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

At the timing of t7, as shown in FIG. 151(d), notification of the base values stored in the third history area 314 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of this notification, as shown in FIG. A display indicating that the stored base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the third history area 314 is displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. done.

After that, at timing t8, the display continuation period elapses from timing t7, and as shown in FIG. As shown in , interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This interval non-display is terminated at timing t9 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t8, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

After that, as shown in FIG. 151(a), displays corresponding to the base values stored in the current state area 311 are displayed from the first to the second timings over the timing t9 to the timing t10 in the same manner as the timing t1 to the timing t2. 4 informing display devices 201 to 204, and over the period from timing t10 to timing t11, similar to the timing from t2 to t3, as shown in FIG. This is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Then, at the timing of t11, similarly to the timing of t3, the displays corresponding to the base values stored in the first history area 312 as shown in FIG. is started with

After that, at timing t12, which is the timing during which the display corresponding to the base value stored in the first history area 312 is being performed, as shown in FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is shifted in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is started after the start. The reference number (specifically, 60000) is reached. However, at the timing of t12, the display continuation period has not passed since the display corresponding to the base value of the first history area 312 was started at the timing of t11. The display corresponding to the base value in the 1 history area 312 continues. As a result, even if the timing at which the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number is arbitrary, the display of the current notification target on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be performed as planned. After the period is over, the pre-shift display can be started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, at timing t13, when the display continuation period elapses from timing t11, as shown in FIG. 2, the pre-shift display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. As shown in FIG. Even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while another base value is being notified, if the display continuation of the notification of the base value has elapsed, the Display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. In addition, even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while the interval non-display is being performed, the pre-shift display will be the first when the interval period for the interval non-display has passed. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start.

After that, at the timing of t14, when the pre-shift display execution period has elapsed from the timing of t13, the pre-shift display ends as shown in FIG. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in . In other words, even if the target to be notified when the pre-shift display is started is the base value in the first history area 312, when the pre-shift display ends, it corresponds to the first notification order in the notification order of the base values. Notification is started from the base value of the current area 311 .

After that, at the timing of t15, the display continuation period elapses from the timing of t14, and as shown in FIG. Interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown. This interval non-display is terminated at timing t16 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t15, as shown in FIG. A display corresponding to the value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The base values stored in the current state area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. be done. This makes it possible to individually notify each base value corresponding to a different period while suppressing the number of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . In addition, since each base value is displayed according to a predetermined order, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp the type of base value to be displayed.

The display order of the base values is determined in association with each of the current status area 311 , first history area 312 , second history area 313 and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 . This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the type of base value to be displayed when the display of the base value is newly started.

Before the state where one base value is displayed changes to the state where the next base value is displayed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enter the interval non-display state. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to clearly grasp that the type of base value to be displayed has been switched.

In the configuration in which the base values are sequentially displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, both the open/close execution mode and the high frequency support mode according to the jackpot result after the base value calculation period is newly started. When the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a state where there is no game ball (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces), the first The pre-shift display is performed on the fourth notification display devices 201-204. As a result, it is possible to notify that the total number of game balls has reached the shift reference number by using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is shifted to a storage area on the rear side of the storage order, various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0", and calculation of a base value for a new calculation period is started. Therefore, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the information content of the base value in the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 is changed. In this case, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the notification of the base value is resumed after the pre-shift display is performed, so that the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the notification content of the base value is changed with the fact that the game hall has been set as a trigger.

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while the base value is being displayed, the pre-shift display is started after the display continuation period of the display of the base value has passed. This makes it possible to start the pre-shift display without interfering with the display of the base value that is already being performed.

In a configuration in which a plurality of base values stored in the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially displayed according to a predetermined display order, after the pre-shift display is performed, the first base value in the predetermined display order is displayed. As a result, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, it is possible to check again from the first base value in the predetermined display order.

In the configuration in which the base value is calculated in the result calculation process (FIG. 149), the result calculation process is executed multiple times from the start of calculation of one base value until the calculation of the base value is completed. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for executing the result calculation process, compared to a configuration in which the calculation of the base value is completed in one result calculation process.

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the base value data shift process (step SA216) is executed after the base value is newly derived at the timing when the shift reference number is reached. When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As a result, in a situation where the base value is newly derived and the data shift processing of the base value is being performed, it is possible to perform the pre-shift display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to prevent the display of the previous base value from being continued in spite of reaching the reference number.

In addition, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode after the start of the base value calculation period (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA Until the total number of game balls) reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000), as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, when the base value of the current area 311 is displayed, the first to fourth It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display devices for notification 201 to 204 perform initial calculation display.

In addition, when the total number of the game balls reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces) in the state where the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the interval non-display state, the game balls are immediately shifted. The total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000) in a situation where the previous display is started and the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. In such a case, the pre-shift display may be started when the display continuation period of the display of the base value has elapsed. As a result, it is possible to start the pre-shift display early while preventing the display of the base value that has already been performed from ending halfway.

In addition, the display contents of the pre-shift display are not limited to those described above, and the display contents on at least part of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be displayed in other situations. However, the overall display content of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to be display content that is not displayed in other situations. Further, when the pre-shift display is performed, at least one display segment 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a lighting state. Some of the 4-notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured so that all of the display segments 321 to 324 are turned off. Further, when the pre-shift display is performed, the display content of the pre-shift display is not limited to the configuration in which the display content of the pre-shift display is maintained over the execution period of the pre-shift display. may be configured to blink over the execution period.

Further, the execution period of the pre-shift display is not limited to the configuration in which it is fixed. For example, a new base value is calculated after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60,000). The execution period of the pre-shift display may vary according to the period required until the data shift processing of the base value is completed.

In addition, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the last of the display laps of each base value performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that time The pre-shift display may be started after the display of the base value of the order (that is, the base value stored in the third history area 314) is completed. As a result, it is possible to start a new cycle of display of each base value via the pre-shift display after the cycle of display of each base value is completed.

In addition, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the calculation of the base value is started using the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 at that time, and the calculation of the base value is completed. The data shift process (step SA216) may be performed when the process is completed. In this case, it is possible to accurately calculate the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number.

Further, in the interval period, instead of the interval non-display, predetermined display is performed on at least a part of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the first to fourth notification display is performed. As for the overall display of the devices 201 to 204, it may be configured such that an interval display is performed, which is a display content different from the display content that may occur in the situation where the base value is notified. For example, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, only the center display segments 321 to 324 may be turned on to display "-". A configuration may be adopted in which "-" is displayed on some display devices of the 4-notification display devices 201 to 204 and the remaining display devices are in a non-display state.

Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the interval period is not set. In this case, when the display continuation period has elapsed for one base value, the display of the base value to be displayed next in order is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Become.

<Forty-Fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-third embodiment in the start timing of the pre-shift display. The configuration different from that of the forty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

The start timing of the pre-shift display in this embodiment will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 152(a) shows the period during which the base values stored in the current status area 311 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 152(b) is stored in the first history area 312. FIG. 152(c) shows the period during which the base values stored in the second history area 313 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. FIG. 152(d) shows the period in which the base values stored in the third history area 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 152(e) shows a period during which interval non-display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 152(f) shows the first to fourth notification display devices. 201 to 204 show the period during which the pre-shift display is performed, and FIG. 152(g) shows a situation in which neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has occurred since the base value calculation period newly started. It shows the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces).

At the timing of t1 to t11, similarly to the time charts of FIGS. The display corresponding to the base value over the interval period and the execution of non-display for the interval are repeated, and the display corresponding to the base value is the current state area 311 in the calculation result storage area 234 → the first history area 312 → the second The order of history area 313→third history area 314 is repeated. Then, at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 152(b), the display corresponding to the base values stored in the first history area 312 is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, at timing t12, which is the timing during which the display corresponding to the base value stored in the first history area 312 is being performed, the base value calculation period is newly set as shown in FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is shifted in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is started after the start. The reference number (specifically, 60000) is reached. In this case, at the timing of t12, the display continuation period has not elapsed since the display corresponding to the base value of the first history area 312 was started at the timing of t11, but as shown in FIG. The notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 ends, and the pre-shift display starts on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown in FIG. 152(f).

Even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while another base value is being notified, the pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 at that timing. .about.204. Further, even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while the interval non-display is being performed, the pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that timing. is started with

After that, at the timing of t13, when the pre-shift display execution period has elapsed from the timing of t12, the pre-shift display ends as shown in FIG. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in . In other words, even if the target to be notified when the pre-shift display is started is the base value in the first history area 312, when the pre-shift display ends, it corresponds to the first notification order in the notification order of the base values. Notification is started from the base value of the current area 311 .

After that, at the timing of t14, when the display continuation period has elapsed from the timing of t13, the notification of the base value stored in the current area 311 is terminated as shown in FIG. Interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown. This interval non-display is terminated at timing t15 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t14, as shown in FIG. A display corresponding to the value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

According to the above configuration, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed after the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the game When the total number of game balls supplied to the area PA reaches the shift reference number (specifically 60000 pieces), at that timing, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 before the shift Display starts. As a result, it is possible to start the pre-shift display at an early stage, and it is possible to quickly notify that the total number of game balls has reached the shift reference number.

<Forty-Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 153 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SA401 to SA425 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SA401). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SA402). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are executed, then those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt periods, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SA403). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the start-up processing flag is set when the operation power supply start processing (steps SA401 to SA418) is started in the main processing (FIG. 153) and the interrupt is enabled (step SA404). It is set to "1" before the start of supply of operating power and cleared to "0" before the remaining processing (steps SA422 to SA425) is started after the end of the operation power supply start processing. In this case, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the processing for progressing the game from being executed while the processing (steps SA401 to SA418) at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power outage monitoring is executed even when the process (step SA401 to step SA418) at the time of supply start is executed, and the random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the random number initial value counter A CINI update is performed and fraud detection is performed.

In particular, by executing the power outage information storage process (step S8901) even in a situation where the start-up flag is set to "1", the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps SA401 to SA418 ) is being executed, even if a power failure occurs, the power failure processing can be executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (step SA415) or the setting value update process (step SA418), the next operation power supply can It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA415) or the setting value update process (step SA418) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is performed in the main process (FIG. 153) including the setting confirmation process (step SA415) and the set value update process (step SA418). When it is started by an interrupt, the information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 153) for returning after the timer interrupt process that is the start target is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. , the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before the timer interrupt process is started is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 153) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After "1" is set in the start-up processing flag at step SA403, interrupt permission is set (step SA404). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step SA403, even if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started, various processing of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) Of these, the processes for monitoring power failure, updating various counters, and monitoring fraud are executed, but the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated without executing the process for advancing the game. .

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA405). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in the present embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key insertion portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the eleventh embodiment instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SA405: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA406). When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure processing was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SA406: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step SA407). The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated at step SA407 (step SA408). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step SA409).

If a negative determination is made in step SA406 or step SA409, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA410). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, or when the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of On the other hand, the processing for advancing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or the checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SA411). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be issued until the setting value update process (step SA418) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It is good also as a structure which is continued.

When the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (step SA406 and step SA409: YES), the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1". It is determined whether or not it is set (step SA412). The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (step SA418) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is a flag that is set to "1" when the set value update process (step SA418) is started and cleared to "0" when the set value update process (step SA418) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (step SA418) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (step SA418) is being executed, then if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started , the setting update display flag is set to "1". When the setting update display flag is set to "1", the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed, or the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (step SA418). maintained until executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SA412 because the setting update display flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA413). ). If the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA413: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SA415). Even if the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key (step SA413: NO), the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SA414: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SA415). The setting confirmation process will be described later.

The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting confirmation display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting value is being confirmed and the setting value that is currently set. will be The setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is terminated. In a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed, the setting confirmation display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed, then if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started , the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1". When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed, or the setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting confirmation process (step SA415). maintained until executed.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA405: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step SA416). In the RAM clearing process, except for an area (specifically, a setting reference area 341 to be described later) in which setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the specific control The work area 221 for is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, a setting update area 342 (to be described later) provided in the specific control work area 221 is cleared to "0". In addition, in the RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SA402 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA417). If the ON operation is performed (step SA417: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SA418). The set value update process will be described later.

When the process of step SA411 is executed, when the process of step SA414 is negative, when the process of step SA415 is executed, when the process of step SA417 is negative, or when the process of step SA418 is executed, specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the check-in-progress counter provided in the work area 221 (step SA419). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When the checking counter is set to a value of 1 or more, the checking display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SA401 to SA418) at the time of starting the supply of the operating power. An initial check period is started before (step SA422 to step SA425) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Further, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) and the set value update process (step SA418) are executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, whereas the process at the start of supply of operating power is performed during the initial check period. Started after finished. As a result, even if check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA420). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SA420, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

Thereafter, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SA421). The content of the information contained in the return command and the processing content of the sound emission control device 81 when the return command is received are the same as in step S7920 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. .

After that, the remaining processing of steps SA422 to SA425 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SA422 to SA425. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SA422 to SA425 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SA422 to SA425, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, a configuration regarding set values in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 154 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a storage area relating to set values provided in the work area 221 for specific control.

As shown in FIG. 154, the specific control work area 221 is provided with a setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 . The setting reference area 341 is a storage area in which information for specifying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 is stored. In step S503 in the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is specified by the information stored in the setting reference area 341, and the success/failure table corresponding to the specified setting value is read. Then, in step S504, the read right/wrong table is used to execute the right/wrong determination process. Further, in a situation where the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the display of the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 is displayed as the fourth notification display. It is performed in device 204 .

Numerical information is stored in the setting reference area 341 as setting value information. Specifically, when numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6".

Setting update area 342 stores information about setting values that are being updated in the setting value update process (step SA418). That is, in the setting value updating process (step SA418), the information of the setting value to be selected is updated each time the reset button 68c is pressed. The setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is changed without changing the value information. As a result, it is possible to update the setting value while storing and holding the information of the setting value that was set before the setting value update process (step SA418) was started. When the setting value update process (step SA418) ends, the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 at that time. As a result, the setting value updated in the setting value update process (step SA418) is set as the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. Further, in a situation where the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1", the display of the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting update area 342 is displayed as the fourth notification display. It is performed in device 204 .

Numerical information is stored in the setting update area 342 as setting value information. Specifically, when the numerical value information "1" is stored in the setting update area 342, the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

FIG. 155 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process executed in step SA415 of the main process (FIG. 153). The processing of steps SA501 to SA504 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

On condition that the setting confirmation display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1" (step SA501: NO), the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SA502). . When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. (Step S9006) is executed.

FIG. 156 is a flow chart showing setting processing for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. The processing of steps SA601 to SA603 in the setting process is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting value display data corresponding to the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 of the specific control work area 221 is read (step SA601). Then, the display data of the read setting value is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 as display data for applying to the fourth notification display device 204 (step SA602). In addition, the display data for causing the first to third display devices 201 to 203 to display that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed is set in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step SA603).

By executing the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation as described above, the display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA603 is displayed in the first to the The display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA602 is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the third notification display devices 201 to 203 perform the display. As a result, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. to the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

Returning to the description of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), if the determination at step SA501 is affirmative or if the process at step SA502 is executed, the setting key insertion unit 68a uses the setting key to switch from the ON state to the OFF state. It is determined whether or not the mode has been switched (step SA503). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the setting confirmation process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SA503. If it is not specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SA503: NO), the process of step SA503 is repeated.

When it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SA503: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the specific control work area 221 is cleared to "0" (step SA504). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9006) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is not executed. Therefore, on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. state is canceled.

As described above, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started by turning on the pachinko machine 10. In the situation where the main processing (FIG. 153) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON, and the game can proceed in the main processing (FIG. 153). The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the process is executed. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

FIG. 157 is a flow chart showing the set value update process executed at step SA418 of the main process (FIG. 153). It should be noted that the processing of steps SA701 to SA710 in the set value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SA701). If the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SA701: NO), the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SA702). After that, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 in the work area 221 for specific control is overwritten in the setting update area 342 in the work area 221 for specific control (step SA703). As a result, the setting value information that was set when the supply of operating power was stopped last time is set in the setting update area 342 .

On the other hand, after the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process is being executed, the supply of operating power is restarted and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) of the main process (FIG. 153) is executed. If the setting update display flag has already been set to "1" because the setting value update process has started (step SA701: YES), the process of step SA703 is not executed. In this case, the processing from step SA704 onward should be executed while maintaining the setting value information set in the setting update area 342 in the setting value update processing before the supply of operating power is stopped. Become.

If the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed.

FIG. 158 is a flow chart showing setting processing for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. The processing of steps SA801 to SA803 in the setting process is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting value display data corresponding to the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 of the specific control work area 221 is read (step SA801). Then, the display data of the read setting value is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the work area 221 for specific control as display data for applying to the fourth notification display device 204 (step SA802). In addition, the display data for causing the first to third display devices 201 to 203 to display that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated is set in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step SA803).

By executing the setting process for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update as described above, the display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA803 is displayed in the first to the The display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA802 is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the third notification display devices 201 to 203 perform the display. As a result, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. The display is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

Returning to the description of the setting value update process (FIG. 157), when the affirmative determination is made in step SA701 or when the process of step SA703 is executed, the setting value information stored in setting update area 342 changes from "1" to It is determined whether it is one of "6" (step SA704). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SA704: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SA705). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SA704 or if the process of step SA705 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SA706). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SA706.

If a negative determination is made in step SA706, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA707: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SA708). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SA707: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SA704. If it is determined that the value in area 342 for update is 7 or more, "1" is set in area 342 for setting update in step SA705. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SA706: YES), the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is overwritten in the setting reference area 341 ( step SA709). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of this setting value updating process is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current pachinko machine 10. set value.

Thereafter, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA710). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9004) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is not executed. Therefore, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and the setting selected as the update target of the pachinko machine 10 The state in which the value is displayed is cancelled.

In addition to performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c as described above, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a with the setting key. Not only RAM clear processing (step SA416) but also set value update processing (FIG. 157) are executed. Also, as already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a as the operation for executing the setting-related processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the content of the operation for generating the setting-related processing easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

Further, when the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation processing is executed, and the resetting is performed. When the pressing operation of the button 68c is added, set value update processing is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate between the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired processing out of the setting confirmation processing and the setting value update processing. Further, by increasing the number of operations for executing the setting value updating process rather than the setting confirmation process, it is possible to make it particularly difficult to illegally perform the setting value updating process.

Next, when the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (Fig. 157) or the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 155) is being executed, the main processing (Fig. 153) will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

First, when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the set value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed, the main processing ( 153) will be described.

When the supply of operating power is restarted without turning ON the setting key insertion portion 68a and without further pressing the reset button 68c (that is, in the case of "no operation"), in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM None of the clearing process (step SA416), setting value updating process (step SA418), and setting confirmation process (step SA415) are executed. When the supply of operating power is resumed while the reset button 68c is being pressed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is not turned on (that is, when the "RAM clearing operation" is performed), main processing (FIG. 153) In , the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed, but the setting value updating process (step SA418) and setting confirmation process (step SA415) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on and the reset button 68c is pressed (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM While the clearing process (step SA416) is executed and the set value update process (step SA418) is executed, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. When the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON but the supply of operating power is restarted without the reset button 68c being pressed (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed), the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is executed, while the RAM clearing process (step SA416) and the setting value updating process (step SA418) are not executed.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting value update process (step SA418) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of resuming are explained.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in the main process (FIG. 153), while the set value updating process (step SA418) and The setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. That is, even if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (step SA418) is being executed, the set value The RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed without resuming or newly executing the update processing (step SA418). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of only the RAM clearing process (step SA416) with respect to the "RAM clearing operation". In this case, if the power failure process is executed before the process of step SA709 is executed in the set value update process (step SA418), the set value updated in the set value update process (step SA418) (that is, (changed setting value) is not set in the setting reference area 341, the setting value that was set before the start of the setting value update process (step SA418) is changed to the setting value when the supply of operating power is restarted. It will also be used later. The setting update display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416).

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed and the set value update process (step SA418) is executed. However, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. That is, even if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (step SA418) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the RAM is cleared. After the process (step SA416) is executed, the set value update process (step SA418) is newly started.

When the RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" as already explained, so in the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) step SA701 By making a negative determination in , the setting update area 342 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 . Therefore, if the power failure processing is executed before the processing of step SA709 is executed in the set value update processing (step SA418) before the supply of operating power is stopped, the set value update processing (step SA418 ) is invalidated because it is not set in the setting reference area 341 . In this case, in the set value update process (step SA418) after the supply of operating power is resumed, the setting that was set before the start of the set value update process (step SA418) before the supply of operating power was stopped The setting value is updated from the value.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "no operation" or when the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "setting confirmation operation", the power failure flag and check are performed in the main process (Fig. 153) By making an affirmative determination in step SA412 on the condition that no abnormality has occurred in the sum, the setting value update process (step SA418) is executed without executing the RAM clear process (step SA416). If the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is not executed, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control remains set to "1". By making an affirmative determination at SA701, the setting value information in the setting update area 342 is maintained as it is. Therefore, the update of the setting value is resumed from the setting value that is being updated in the setting value update process (step SA418) before the supply of operating power is stopped. As a result, if the power failure processing is executed during the set value update processing (step SA418) and the "RAM clear operation" is not performed when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the "setting Even if the "change operation" is not performed, it is possible to restart the set value update process (step SA418).

In particular, it is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 is erroneously turned off during execution of the setting value update process (step SA418), and in this case, the pachinko machine 10 is immediately turned on. is considered to be performed. In this case, it is assumed that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on without pressing the reset button 68c while the setting key inserting portion 68a is being turned on, and then the "setting confirmation operation" is performed. In this situation, the supply of operating power is resumed. In such a situation, the set value update process (step SA418) is executed as described above, and the set value update process (step SA418) before the supply of operating power is stopped in the set value update process (step SA418). , the update of the setting value is restarted from the setting value that is in the process of being updated. As a result, even if the above event occurs, it is possible to resume updating the setting values without any problem.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of resuming are explained.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in the main process (FIG. 153), while the set value updating process (step SA418) and The setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation is performed. RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed without newly executing the processing (step SA415). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of only the RAM clearing process (step SA416) with respect to the "RAM clearing operation". The setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416).

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed and the set value update process (step SA418) is executed. However, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation is performed. The set value update process (step SA418) is executed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed without newly executing the use process (step SA415). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the RAM clearing process (step SA416) and the set value updating process (step SA418) for the "setting change operation". Even if the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed in this way, the setting value to be updated is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 by executing the setting value update process (step SA418). At the end of the setting value update process (step SA418), the information of the setting value to be updated at that time is set in the setting reference area 341. 10 settings can be confirmed. The setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416).

When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 153), the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is executed. As a result, even if the power failure process is executed during the setting confirmation process (step SA415), it is possible to resume confirmation of the setting values by performing the "setting confirmation operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted. becomes.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the "no operation" situation, the main process (FIG. 153) makes an affirmative determination in step SA414 on the condition that no abnormality has occurred with respect to the power failure flag and checksum. , the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is executed even if the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on. As a result, even if the power failure process is executed during the setting confirmation process (step SA415) and the supply of operating power is resumed after that, even if there is no operation, the setting value can be confirmed. It is possible to restart.

Next, the end timing of the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) in relation to the operating state of the setting key insertion section 68a will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 160(a) shows the period during which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, FIG. 160(b) shows the period during which the setting key inserting section 68a is ON-operated, and FIG. FIG. 160(d) shows the period during which the value update process (FIG. 157) is executed, FIG. 160(d) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed, and FIG. 160(e) shows the power failure process. indicates the period of time.

First, the case where the setting value update process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) are executed in the normal flow will be described.

At timing t1, the setting key inserting section 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at timing t2 after that, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 160(a). operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is also performed. Therefore, at the timing of t3, the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started as shown in FIG. 160(c). After that, at timing t4, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a has been ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the set value update process (FIG. 157) ends as shown in FIG. 160(c).

At the timing of t5, the setting key inserting section 68a is turned ON using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at the timing of t6 after that, as shown in FIG. is turned on. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. Therefore, at the timing of t7, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started as shown in FIG. 160(d). After that, at timing t8, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a has been ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) ends as shown in FIG. 160(d).

Next, the case where the power failure processing is executed during the execution of the set value update processing (FIG. 157) and the state of "no operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted after that will be described.

At the timing of t9, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at the timing of t10 after that, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 160(a). operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is also performed. Therefore, at the timing of t11, the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started as shown in FIG. 160(c). Then, at the timing of t12 during execution of the setting value update process (FIG. 157), the power is turned OFF as shown in FIG. By entering the state, the power failure processing is started as shown in FIG. 160(e). In this case, the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) ends at the timing t12 as shown in FIG. 160(c), and the power failure process ends at the timing t13 as shown in FIG. 160(e).

After that, at the timing of t14, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off as shown in FIG. An ON operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. That is, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation". However, when the pachinko machine 10 was powered off last time, the power failure processing was executed during the set value update processing (FIG. 157). Therefore, at the timing of t16, the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started as shown in FIG. 160(c). In this case, the set value update process (FIG. 157) is terminated when it is specified that the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state. 157), even if the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the OFF state from the start timing of step 157), the end condition of the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is not met.

160(b), the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key at time t17 during execution of the set value update process (FIG. 157). At this timing, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the set value update process (FIG. 157) ends as shown in FIG. 160(c).

Next, the case where the power failure process is executed during the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the state of "no operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted after that will be described.

At the timing of t19, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at the timing of t20 after that, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 160(a). operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. Therefore, at the timing of t21, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started as shown in FIG. 160(d). Then, at the timing of t22 during the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), the power is turned OFF as shown in FIG. By entering the state, the power failure processing is started as shown in FIG. 160(e). In this case, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) ends at t22 as shown in FIG. 160(d), and the power failure process ends at t23 as shown in FIG. 160(e).

After that, at timing t24, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off as shown in FIG. An ON operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. That is, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation". However, when the pachinko machine 10 was powered off last time, the power failure process was executed during the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). Therefore, at the timing of t26, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started as shown in FIG. 160(d). In this case, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is terminated when it is specified that the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state. 155), even if the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the OFF state from the start timing of 155), the end condition of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not met.

160(b), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key at the timing t27 during the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). At this timing, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) ends as shown in FIG. 160(d).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In order to execute the setting value update process (FIG. 157), when the supply of operating power is started, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON and the reset button 68c is pressed to perform the "setting". You need to do a change operation. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally changing the setting value. In this case, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, the "setting change operation" will not be performed when the supply of operating power is resumed. However, the set value update process (FIG. 157) can be executed. This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 157).

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and the supply of operating power is restarted, a "setting confirmation operation" is performed to check the set values. In this case, setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed instead of setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155). As a result, it is possible to give priority to changing the set value over confirmation of the set value, and to prevent the game from starting even though the change of the set value to be used is not actually completed. becomes possible.

When the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, the set values selected as update targets are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As a result, it is possible to change the setting value while grasping the setting value selected as the update target. In addition, by displaying the setting values selected as update targets in this way, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value update processing (Fig. 157) is given priority, it is also possible to substantially confirm the set value.

In the situation where the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, not only the display corresponding to the set value selected as the update target on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 but also the set value update process (Fig. 157) is also displayed. As a result, even if the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started in spite of performing the "setting confirmation operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted, the set value update process (FIG. 157) will not be executed. It becomes easier for the manager of the game hall to grasp that the game has been started.

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is resumed after that, if "no operation" or "setting confirmation operation ” is performed, the setting value is changed from the setting value selected before the supply of operating power is stopped. As a result, it is possible to continue changing the setting value from the setting value selected before the supply of operating power was stopped.

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is restarted after that, if a "setting change operation" is performed, the current The setting value is changed from the setting value to be used. This makes it possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the operation content when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The set value update process (FIG. 157) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if there is no need to execute the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) after that, It is possible to prevent the set value update process (FIG. 157) from being executed by performing the "RAM clear operation" when the supply of operating power is started.

In order to execute the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), it is necessary to perform a "setting confirmation operation" by turning ON the setting key insertion portion 68a when the supply of operating power is started. . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value. In this case, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, the "setting confirmation operation" will not be performed when the supply of operating power is restarted. However, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) can be executed. This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155).

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed without executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). As a result, it is possible to give priority to the work of changing the set values over the work of confirming the set values.

A setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (FIG. 157) is being executed, the information corresponding to the setting value being changed is stored in the setting update area 342 . As a result, while the setting reference area 341 stores and retains information on the set values that were set before the start of the set value update processing (FIG. 157), It is possible to change the setting value.

When the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, "no operation" or "setting confirmation operation" is performed In this case, if the change of the setting value is started from the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting update area 342, and the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted after that, Changing the setting value may be started from the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 . This allows each of these situations to occur appropriately.

In order to start the setting value update process (FIG. 157), it is necessary to use the setting key to turn ON the setting key insertion part 68a. It is possible to make it difficult to act. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not terminated only by turning off the setting key inserting portion 68a. is terminated at As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, the setting key can be inserted by "no operation" when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. Even if the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is started in a situation where the setting key inserting part 68a is in the OFF state, the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is not immediately terminated. Since the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is terminated by further OFF operation after the operation, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) can be terminated at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

In order to start the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), it is necessary to use the setting key to turn ON the setting key insertion part 68a. It is possible to make it difficult to act. In this case, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not terminated only by turning off the setting key inserting portion 68a, and when turning off the setting key inserting portion 68a from the ON state. is terminated at As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, it is possible to insert the setting key by "no operation". Even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started in a situation where the setting key insertion part 68a is in the OFF state, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not terminated immediately, and the setting key insertion part 68a is turned ON once. Since the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is terminated by further OFF operation after the operation, it is possible to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) at a timing preferable for the manager of the gaming hall.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processes (steps SA422 to step SA422 to step SA425) is started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the set value update process (FIG. 157) are executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, whereas the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed during the initial check period. will be started later. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, either the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) or the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is executed, and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 157) is executed. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to check whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

The main processing (FIG. 153) of the main CPU 63 includes a case where either setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) or setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed, and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) and setting This is a process that is executed in common even if neither of the value update processes (FIG. 157) is executed, and either the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) or the set value update process (FIG. 157) is executed. is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked as processing executed after the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) and setting value update processing (FIG. 157). A process to start the display for is set. In this way, the processing for starting the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is set as a common processing, thereby simplifying the processing configuration and realizing the advantages already described. It becomes possible to play the effect.

Even when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are performing the check display, the main CPU 63 can start the processing for advancing the game. As a result, the game can be played even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) or the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is executed. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the process for progress from being delayed.

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is restarted and "no operation" is performed, the set value update process is executed. (FIG. 157) is not limited to the configuration starting from the setting values in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped, and from the current setting values to be used stored in the setting reference area 341. It is good also as a structure which is started. In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, in the case of "no operation", the RAM clear process ( The setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be executed after step SA416) is executed, or the RAM clear process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, in the case of "no operation", the setting value update process ( 157) may not be executed. In this case, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 may be overwritten in the setting update area 342 when the next setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, in the case of "no operation", the setting confirmation process ( 155) may not be executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be executed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be configured to start from the setting values that are in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. may be configured to start from the set value of .

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed without executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416), and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be configured to be executed. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be configured to start from the setting values that are in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. may be configured to start from the set value of .

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed, and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed without executing the RAM clear process (step SA416). may be executed, or the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) is configured to start from the setting values of the current use object stored in the setting reference area 341, but the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started when the supply of operating power is stopped. It may be configured to start from the set value that is in the middle of being changed before being changed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed without executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416), and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be configured to be executed. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be configured to start from the setting values that are in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. may be configured to start from the set value of .

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) is configured to start from the setting values of the current use object stored in the setting reference area 341, but the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started when the supply of operating power is stopped. It may be configured to start from the set value that is in the middle of being changed before being changed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed without executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416), and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be configured to be executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, A configuration may be adopted in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not executed. The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed after the setting value updating processing (FIG. 157) is executed. In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, A configuration in which both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed may be employed.

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not limited to the configuration in which the setting value is started from the setting value in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. 341 may be configured to start from the setting values of the current usage targets stored in the 341. FIG.

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting value update processing (FIG. 157) may be executed after the RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed, and the RAM clear processing (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed. It may be configured to be executed.

Also, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed without executing the value update process (FIG. 157). In this case, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 may be overwritten in the setting update area 342 when the next setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started.

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be executed after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed. ) may be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, A configuration in which both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed may be employed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started in a situation where the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the power-on initial setting process (step SA401) is performed to set the wait state. A display indicating that the setting value is being updated by permitting the interrupt of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) after a predetermined time has elapsed is stored in the setting update area 342. The display indicating the set value corresponding to the information is not limited to the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are started. A configuration in which display is started may be employed. Also, even if the setting update display flag is set to "1", it is possible to indicate that the setting value is being updated under the condition that the setting value update process (Fig. 157) is being executed. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may display setting values corresponding to the information stored in the display and setting update area 342 . In this case, it is possible to prevent these items from being displayed when the set value update process (FIG. 157) is not being executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started in a situation where the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the power-on initial setting process (step SA401) is performed to set the wait state. After the predetermined time has passed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is permitted to interrupt, and the display indicating that the setting value is being checked is stored in the setting reference area 341. The display indicating the set value corresponding to the information is not limited to the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are started. A configuration in which display is started may be employed. Also, even if the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", it is possible to confirm that the setting value is being confirmed under the condition that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may display setting values corresponding to the information stored in the display and setting update area 342 . In this case, it is possible to prevent these items from being displayed when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not being executed.

Further, in a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, an image may be displayed to indicate that the setting value is being updated on the pattern display device 41. In addition to or instead of, an image showing an operation procedure for updating the setting value may be displayed, and the display light emitting unit 53 or the speaker unit 54 indicates that the setting value is being updated. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an indication is given. In this case, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall clearly recognize that the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed.

Further, while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, an image may be displayed to indicate that the setting value is being confirmed on the pattern display device 41. In addition to or instead of, an image showing an operation procedure for confirming the setting value may be displayed, and the display light emitting unit 53 or the speaker unit 54 indicates that the setting value is being confirmed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an indication is given. In this case, it is possible to make the game hall manager clearly recognize that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed.

Further, the operation unit operated to update the setting value in the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not limited to the reset button 68c, and may be a dedicated operation unit such as the update button 68b. It may be an operation unit provided in the main controller 60 for canceling the abnormal state. Further, positions corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as rotation operation positions when a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and rotated. A configuration may be adopted in which a setting value corresponding to the rotational operation position of the portion 68a is set. In addition, the setting key inserting portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the setting value in the process of updating is changed to the setting value of the next order. It may be configured to be updated.

Further, when the set value update process (FIG. 157) is executed, the pachinko machine 10 may output a corresponding signal to the management computer of the game hall. In this case, the signal output may be performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 100 milliseconds), and the signal output may be continued while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed. It can also be configured as As a result, it becomes possible for the management computer of the game hall to grasp that the setting value update process (FIG. 157) has been executed in the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

Further, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed, the pachinko machine 10 may output a corresponding signal to the management computer of the game hall. In this case, the signal output may be performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 100 milliseconds), and the signal output may be continued while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed. It can also be configured as As a result, it becomes possible for the management computer of the game hall to grasp that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) has been executed in the pachinko machine 10 .

Also, the configuration for terminating the process when the key insertion unit is changed from the ON state to the OFF state is applied to processes other than the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157). good too. For example, in order to display the base values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a predetermined key insertion portion needs to be operated to the ON position, and the predetermined key insertion portion is turned ON. The display may be ended when it is specified that the state is changed to the OFF state.

In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a condition that at least one of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 to be opened is operated to open is set as a condition for starting the set value update process (FIG. 157). . In this configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is resumed, if "no operation" or "setting confirmation operation is performed, the set value update process (FIG. 157) may be started even if the release target has not been opened.

In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which a condition that at least one of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 to be opened is operated to open is set as a condition for starting the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). . In this configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is "no operation" when restarting the supply of operating power, the release The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be started even if the target is not opened.

In addition, the RAM clear processing executed before the set value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed and the RAM clear processing executed without the set value update processing are executed. A configuration in which target areas are different may be adopted.

Further, when the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started in a situation where the setting update display flag is not set to "1", the setting values corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 are displayed. The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the setting value is changed, and the configuration may be such that the setting value is changed from a preset initial value. The initial value may be, for example, "setting 1", "setting 6", or other setting values.

In addition to or in place of the configuration in which the set value update process (FIG. 157) is executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, the "setting change operation ” is performed, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be executed. Even with this configuration, if the setting value update process (FIG. 157) ends before the normal end trigger occurs, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) will not be executed even if the "setting change operation" is not performed. It is possible to give priority to the work of changing the set value by adopting a configuration in which it is executed.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, the "setting confirmation operation ” is performed, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed. Even with this configuration, if the setting confirmation process (Fig. 155) ends before the normal termination trigger occurs, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 155) will be executed even if the "setting confirmation operation" is not performed. It is possible to give priority to the confirmation work of the set value by setting the configuration to be executed.

<Forty-sixth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 161 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SA901 to SA925 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

At steps SA901 to SA904, the same processes as steps SA401 to SA404 of the main process (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment are executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SA905). If the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped while the setting value update process (step SA918) is being executed, the setting update display flag is set to "1". , the main processing is started.

If a negative determination is made in step SA905, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA906). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SA906: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA907). When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SA907: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step SA908). The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated at step SA908 (step SA909). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step SA910).

If a negative determination is made in step SA907 or step SA910, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA911). Also, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SA912). The processing contents of these steps SA911 and SA912 are the same as steps SA410 and SA411 of the main processing (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (step SA907 and step SA910: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key. (step SA913). If the setting key inserting unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA913: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SA914). The contents of the setting confirmation process are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the setting confirmation process is executed unless the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on. not. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process is being executed, the setting confirmation process is not executed unless the supply of operating power is restarted under the condition that the 'setting confirmation operation' is performed.

If the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SA905: YES) or if the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA906: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step SA915). The contents of the RAM clearing process are the same as the RAM clearing process (step SA416) of the main process (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment.

After that, if the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SA916: YES), setting value update processing is executed regardless of whether the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on (step SA916: YES). SA918). On the other hand, if the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SA916: NO), on condition that the setting key insertion unit 68a is ON-operated (step SA917: YES), the setting value is updated. Processing is executed (step SA918). In other words, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process is being executed, the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is executed, the set value update process (step SA918) is newly started.

When the process of step SA912 is executed, when the process of step SA913 is negative, when the process of step SA914 is executed, when the process of step SA917 is negative, or when the process of step SA918 is executed, step SA919 to execute the processing of step SA925. The processing contents of steps SA919 to SA925 are the same as steps SA419 to SA425 of the main processing (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment.

FIG. 162 shows the main processing ( 161) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the processing executed in FIG.

When the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the set value update processing (step SA918) nor the setting confirmation processing (step SA914) is executed, the main processing (Fig. 161 ) is the same as that of the forty-fifth embodiment. That is, when the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", the main processing (FIG. 161) includes RAM clearing processing (step SA915), setting value updating processing (step SA918), and setting confirmation processing (step SA918). SA914) is not executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is executed in the main process (FIG. 161), while the set value update process (step SA915) is executed. SA918) and the setting confirmation process (step SA914) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 161), the RAM clear process (step SA915) is executed and the set value update process (step SA918) is executed. While it is executed, the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main process (FIG. 161) executes the setting confirmation process (step SA914), while the RAM clear process (step SA915). And the set value update process (step SA918) is not executed.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting value update process (step SA918) is being executed (that is, the situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 161) at the time of restarting are described.

If the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", if the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "RAM clear operation", it will operate in the state of "setting change operation". Regardless of whether the power supply is restarted or the operating power supply is restarted while the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is performed in the main process (FIG. 161). ) is executed and the set value update process (step SA918) is executed, but the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is not executed. In other words, if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (step SA918) is being executed, the RAM clearing operation is performed regardless of the operation content when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. After the process (step SA915) is executed, the set value update process (step SA918) is newly started.

With the above configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the setting value update process (step SA918), when the supply of operating power is resumed, the setting key insertion unit at the time of power ON of the pachinko machine 10 After the RAM clear process (step SA915) is executed, the setting value update process (step SA918) can be newly started regardless of the operation contents of the 68a and the reset button 68c. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped during updating of the setting value, and when the supply of operating power is restarted after that, the opportunity to complete the updating of the setting value is surely generated. becomes possible. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is stopped during updating of the setting value, if the supply of operating power is restarted after that, the setting before the previous setting value update process (step SA918) is started. It is possible to prevent the game from starting with the value.

Also, when the supply of operating power is stopped during the set value update process (step SA918), the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is uniquely executed regardless of the operation content when resuming the supply of operating power. By executing the setting value updating process (step SA918) after the operation is performed, the above-described advantages can be achieved while simplifying the processing configuration compared to the configuration of changing the processing content to be performed according to each operation content. It becomes possible to produce the effect.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is being executed (that is, the situation where the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 161) at the time of restarting are described.

When the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is being executed (i.e., the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the main The contents of the processing executed in the processing (FIG. 161) are those when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed. 161) is the same as the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 161) when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. That is, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 A process corresponding to the operation content is executed.

Unlike changing the setting value, confirmation of the setting value does not affect the game even if it is terminated in the middle and not resumed as it is. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of confirming the setting value, the processing corresponding to the operation content when turning on the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, so that the manager of the game hall can It is possible to give priority to the operation content when the power is turned on.

<Forty-seventh embodiment>
In this embodiment, when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where the setting value update processing (step SA918) or the setting confirmation processing (step SA914) is being executed, the main processing ( 161) is different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 163 shows the main processing ( 153) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the processing executed in FIG.

When the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed, the main processing (FIG. 153 ) is the same as that of the forty-fifth embodiment. Also, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step FIG. 155) is being executed (that is, the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of restarting are the same as those of the forty-sixth embodiment.

When power failure processing is executed in a situation where setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting update display flag is set to “1”), when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the main The content of the processing executed in the processing (FIG. 153) is that in the case of "no operation" and in the case of "setting confirmation operation", the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is restarted in the same manner as in the forty-fifth embodiment. is. In the case of "RAM clear operation" and "setting change operation", the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is restarted after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed. In this case, in the RAM clearing process (step SA416), not only the setting reference area 341 provided in the specific control work area 221 but also the setting update display flag and setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 Area 342 is excluded from initialization. Therefore, even if the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" is set, and updating of the setting value is started from the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 at that time.

With the above configuration, when the supply of operating power is interrupted while the setting value is being updated, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is reliably executed when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. , it is possible to restart the update of the setting value from the setting value that was being updated immediately before the supply of operating power was stopped. As a result, it is possible to continue the work of changing the setting value.

<Forty-Eighth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where the setting value update processing (step SA918) or the setting confirmation processing (step SA914) is being executed, the main processing ( 161) is different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 164 shows the main processing ( 153) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the processing executed in FIG.

When the power failure process is executed in a situation where neither the set value update process (Fig. 157) nor the setting confirmation process (Fig. 155) is executed, the main process (Fig. 153 ) is the same as that of the forty-fifth embodiment. Also, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step FIG. 155) is being executed (that is, the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of restarting are the same as those of the forty-sixth embodiment.

When power failure processing is executed in a situation where setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting update display flag is set to “1”), when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the main The contents of the processing executed in the processing (FIG. 153) are set value update processing (FIG. 157) and setting confirmation in the case of “no operation”, in the case of “RAM clear operation”, and in the case of “setting confirmation operation”. Same as the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed in a situation where none of the other processing (FIG. 155) is being executed. is. That is, in the case of "no operation", none of the RAM clearing process (step SA416), the set value updating process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) are executed. In this case, the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed, but the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) are not executed. Although the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed, the RAM clear process (step SA416) and the set value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed.

On the other hand, in the case of the "setting change operation", the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is resumed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed. In this case, in the RAM clearing process (step SA416), not only the setting reference area 341 provided in the specific control work area 221 but also the setting update display flag and setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 Area 342 is excluded from initialization. Therefore, even if the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" is set, and updating of the setting value is started from the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 at that time.

With the above configuration, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being updated, it can respond to the operation contents by the manager of the game hall when the supply of the operating power is restarted after that. It is possible to give priority to the execution of processing.

In addition, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being updated, and if the supply of operating power is resumed while the "setting change operation" is being performed, the supply of operating power will not continue. It is possible to restart the update of the setting value from the setting value in the middle of updating immediately before the is stopped. As a result, it is possible to continue the work of changing the setting value.

<Forty-ninth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 165 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB101 to SB128 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SB101). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SB102). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is also set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are executed, then those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt cycles, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB103). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 165). (Step SB101 to Step SB122) are completed and before the remaining processing (Step SB125 to Step SB128) is started, it is cleared to "0". As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. To allow the game to proceed in a situation in which the later-described setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to prevent the processing of On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power failure monitoring is executed even in a situation where setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) or setting value update processing (FIG. 167), which will be described later, is being executed in the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of At the same time, the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the start-up flag is set to "1", the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122) is executed. ), it is possible to execute the power failure processing even if a power failure occurs in a situation where the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) or the set value update processing (FIG. 167) described later is being executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the set value update process (Fig. 167) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 165) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be activated ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 165) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After setting "1" to the startup processing flag at step SB103, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB104). . When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure processing was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SB104: YES), it is determined whether the checksum is normal (step SB105). Specifically, first, checksums are calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated as described above in the current main processing. Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match.

If the checksums match (step SB105: YES), is the set value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 within the normal range? It is determined whether or not (step SB106). The setting reference area 341 is a storage area for storing information for specifying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". At step SB106, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is one of "1" to "6".

If all of steps SB104 to SB106 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SB107). The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is set to "1" when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting update display flag is set to "1". The state in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" is maintained until the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (FIG. 167).

If a negative determination is made in step SB107 because the setting update display flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB108). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in the present embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key insertion portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the eleventh embodiment instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB108: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB109). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SB109, the processes of steps SB121 and SB122, which will be described later, are executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SB109, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB110). If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB110: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB112). Even if the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key (step SB110: NO), the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is "1". is set (step SB111: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB112).

The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting confirmation display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being confirmed and a display indicating the currently set setting value. will be The setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated. In a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed, the setting confirmation display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1". When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", a first RAM clearing process (step SB117), which will be described later, is executed, a set value update process (FIG. 167), which will be described later, is executed, or a setting confirmation This is maintained until the processing for clearing the setting confirmation display flag to "0" is executed in the processing for use (FIG. 166).

As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed), but also when the reset button 68c is The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed by executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) even when the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when no pressing operation is performed. When power failure processing is executed in this situation, the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is executed even if the "setting confirmation operation" is not performed when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. As a result, it is possible to continue to confirm the current set values of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加On the other hand, even if the power failure processing is executed while the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the reset button 68c is pressed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, Without executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), the first RAM clear process (step SB117) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) corresponding to the operation performed when the supply of operating power is restarted are executed. be done. This makes it possible to prioritize execution of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) or setting value updating process (FIG. 167) over the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166).

Here, the setting confirmation process executed in step SB112 will be described. FIG. 166 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process. The processing of steps SB201 to SB207 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, interrupt permission is set (step SB201). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and setting value update processing (FIG. 167). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the set value update process (Fig. 167) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 167) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is ended without executing the process.

Thereafter, on condition that the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SB202). When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. (Step S9006) is executed. The processing contents of the setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting confirmation are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the processing, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. is displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, a confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB203). Upon receiving the confirmation start command, the sound emission control device 81 recognizes an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed and the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). The display control device 82 is controlled so that the image for enabling is displayed on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10 such as a game hall management computer.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SB204). Specifically, similarly to the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a corresponds to the ON state. It is determined whether or not the reception state corresponding to the OFF state has changed from the reception state to the OFF state. Therefore, not only when the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started in a situation where the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state, the OFF state is changed. A negative determination is also made in step SB204 when the state is maintained. If it is not specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB204: NO), the process of step SB204 is repeated.

When it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB204: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB205). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9006) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is not executed. Therefore, on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. state is canceled.

After that, the interrupt inhibition is set (step SB206). As a result, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated and the main process (FIG. 165) is returned to the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122), the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 165) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

Thereafter, a return command for confirmation is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB207). By receiving the return command at the time of confirmation, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and at the same time, determines that the operation power of this time has been completed. It specifies that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) was executed in the process at the start of supply (steps SB101 to SB122). Then, the process corresponding to the receipt of the confirmation return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

As described above, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started by turning on the pachinko machine 10. In the situation where the main processing (FIG. 165) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, and the game proceeds in the main processing (FIG. 165). The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the process 1 is executed. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 165), when the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key and the setting confirmation display flag is not set to "1" (steps SB110 and Step SB111: NO), a normal return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB113). By receiving the normal return command, the sound emission control device 81 identifies that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of the operating power, and starts supplying the current operating power. Specify that none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) has been executed in the time process (steps SB101 to SB122). . Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the normal return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step SB108 that the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is determined to be ON by using the setting key (step SB108 and step SB114). : YES), or if it is determined in step SB107 that the setting update display flag is set to "1", a setting value update process is executed (step SB115). As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), the reset button 68c is pressed. The setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed even when the setting update display flag is set to "1" regardless of whether or not there is a pressing operation and an ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a. If the power failure process is executed while the process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the operation contents at the time of starting the supply of operating power after that are "no operation", "RAM clear operation", "setting change". The setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed regardless of whether the operation is "operation" or "setting confirmation operation". This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 167).

Here, the setting value updating process executed in step SB115 will be described. FIG. 167 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing. The processes of steps SB301 to SB314 in the set value update process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SB301). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and setting value update processing (FIG. 167). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the set value update process (Fig. 167) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 167) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is ended without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SB302). When the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target of the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SB303). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the power failure flag because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SB104: NO), the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power-off in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SB105: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is out of the normal range (step SB106: NO), "1" is set in step SB119 of the main process (FIG. 165). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. it will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the processing of step SB303, the state in which the occurrence of the information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is released when the set value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB304). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing setting value information that is being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 167), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in setting update area 342 in step SB304, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB305). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed and an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value. , and setting value update processing (FIG. 167). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 167) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10 such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is any one of "1" to "6" (step SB306). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SB306: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SB307). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SB306 or if the process of step SB307 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SB308). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SB308.

If a negative determination is made in step SB308, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB309: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SB310). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB309: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SB306. If it is determined that the value in area 342 for update is 7 or more, "1" is set in area 342 for setting update at step SB307. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB308: YES), the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 (step SB308: YES). Step SB311). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value updating process (FIG. 167) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, interrupt prohibition is set (step SB312). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is finished and the main process (FIG. 165) returns to the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122), the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 165) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

After that, a second RAM clear process is executed (step SB313). In the second RAM clear process, as in the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, in the work area 221 for specific control, an area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Also, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the second RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the second RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SB102 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

After that, a return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB314). By receiving the return command at the time of updating, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and determines the current operating power. It specifies that the set value update process (FIG. 167) has been executed in the process at the start of supply (steps SB101 to SB122). Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the update return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

In addition to performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c as described above, based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion part 68a with the setting key, Setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed. Also, as already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a as the operation for executing the setting-related processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the content of the operation for causing the setting-related processing easy to understand for the manager of the game hall.

Also, in the case where the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key inserting portion 68a is being turned on by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is performed. When the reset button 68c is pressed, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate the processing to be executed from among the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and the setting value updating processing (FIG. 167) depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired process out of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). In addition, by increasing the operation content for executing the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) rather than the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166), the act of illegally performing the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is especially prevented. It is possible to make it difficult.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 165), if it is determined in step SB108 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned on using the setting key, When determined (step SB114: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB116). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

If the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB116: NO), first RAM clear processing is executed (step SB117). In the first RAM clear process, as in the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, an area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the first RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the first RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SB102 is executed.

For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed. The processing contents of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) are the same as those of the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) in the set value update process (FIG. 167), but some of these processing contents are different. It is good also as a structure with. For example, in the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), an area to be cleared to "0" and initialized may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the second RAM clearing process (step SB313). The area to be cleared to "0" and initialized in the second RAM clear process (step SB313) may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the first RAM clear process (step SB117).

Thereafter, a return command for clearing is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB118). By receiving the return command at the time of clearing, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and at the same time, specifies that the operation power of this time has been completed. It specifies that the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) has been executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply. Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the return command for clearing is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main process (FIG. 165), that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1", if the checksum does not match, or if the set value is abnormal If so, the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB119). By setting "1" to the game stop flag as already described, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB120). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB120: NO), an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag, checksum, or set value is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at the start of supply of operating power. (step SB121). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (Fig. 167) is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will start again.

After that, external output processing at the time of abnormality is executed (step SB122). In the abnormal external output process, a process for externally outputting an abnormal signal to the management computer of the game hall is executed. In this case, the signal output of the abnormal signal is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds). However, it is not limited to this, and in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the signal output of the abnormal signal is continued, and the game stop flag is cleared to "0" to output the abnormal signal. A configuration in which signal output is stopped may be employed. The anomaly signal can also be output when an anomaly other than the anomaly related to the power failure flag, checksum and set value occurs. For example, an abnormal signal is generated even when it is specified that a fraudulent object to be monitored (unauthorized radio wave detection or unauthorized magnetism detection) has occurred in the fraud detection processing (step S8905) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). Externally output. However, it is not limited to such a configuration in which an abnormality signal is also used, and a configuration in which an abnormality signal dedicated to an abnormality related to a power failure flag, a checksum, or a set value is output to the outside may be used. An abnormality signal corresponding to each of an abnormality related to the checksum, an abnormality related to the checksum, and an abnormality related to the set value may be externally output.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB120: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB114). When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (steps SB114 and SB120: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SB115). The processing contents of the set value update processing are as already explained. In other words, if the operating power is supplied to the main CPU 63 while the "setting change operation" is being performed, it is determined that the main RAM 65 has an abnormality, and the result of any of steps SB104 to SB106 is negative. Even when the determination is made, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. This makes it possible to give priority to changing the setting value. Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 167), the game stop flag is cleared to "0" by executing the initial setting at the start in step SB303 as already described. As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, it is possible to eliminate the state in which the main RAM 65 is abnormal after the update of the set values is completed.

On the other hand, if the reset button 68c has been pressed but the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step SB120: YES, step SB114: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is "1". ' is set (step SB116). In the processing of step SB116 after the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB119, as a matter of course, the game stop flag is set to "1", so an affirmative determination is made at step SB116. In this case, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at step SB121, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB122.

In other words, when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs and a negative determination is made in any of steps SB104 to SB106, the operation to the main CPU 63 is performed in the situation where the "RAM clear operation" is being performed. Even if power supply is started, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is not executed. Also, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1" and the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the first RAM clearing process is performed. (Step SB117) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not cleared. It becomes possible. On the other hand, if the "setting change operation" is performed, regardless of whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1", the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed and the setting The game stop flag is cleared to "0" at the initial setting (step SB303) at the start of the value update process (FIG. 167). As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 167) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1". Therefore, when an information abnormality occurs in the work area 221 for specific control, it is possible not only to initialize the work area 221 for specific control, but also to reset the set values. .

Further, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", if the "setting change operation" is not performed, that is, "no operation" , or when the "RAM clear operation" or "setting confirmation operation" is performed, by making an affirmative determination in step SB109 or step SB116, an abnormal command is transmitted in step SB121 and an abnormal state is detected in step SB122. Execute the external output processing of . As a result, when the game stop flag is set to "1", the main side Every time the supply of operating power to the CPU 63 is started, an abnormality notification in the pachinko machine 10 and an external output at the time of abnormality to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the set value should be changed.

When the process of step SB112 is executed, when the process of step SB113 is executed, when the process of step SB115 is executed, when the process of step SB118 is executed, or when the process of step SB122 is executed, the specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 (step SB123). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps SB125 to SB128) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Further, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of the operating power. is started after the end of the supply start process. As a result, even if check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB124). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. At step SB124, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB125 to SB128 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. Although this remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB125 to SB128. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB125 to SB128 are non-periodic processes that are executed non-periodically. In steps SB125 to SB128, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the interrupts of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are permitted while the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. The situation will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. Figure 168 (a) shows the period during which the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, and Figure 168 (b) shows the period during which the operation power supply start process (step SB101 to step SB122) is executed. FIG. 168(c) shows a period during which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and FIG. FIG. 168(e) shows the period during which the interrupt is permitted, and FIG. 168(f) shows the period during which the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed. 168(g) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, and FIG. 168(h) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. Indicates a period.

First, the case where both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t1, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 168(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation" in which none of the "RAM clear operation", "setting change operation" and "setting confirmation operation" are performed. At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the process (steps SB101 to SB122) for starting supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the startup processing in progress flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at timing t2, the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power ends as shown in FIG. to step SB128) is started. Also, at the timing t2, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Note that, at the timing when the residual processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is started, the interrupt is not permitted as shown in FIG. 168(e).

Thereafter, at timing t3, the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) ends as shown in FIG. 168(d), and the interrupt is permitted as shown in FIG. 168(e). As a result, timer interrupt processing is started as shown in FIG. 168(f). In this case, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed first, and when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) ends, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed first and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) ends, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is executed. It may be configured to be executed.

Next, the case where the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t4, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 168(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed. At the timing t4, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power. In addition, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the startup processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at the timing of t5, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is started as shown in FIG. 168(g). In this case, the interrupt is permitted at the timing of t5 as shown in FIG. 168(e). When the interrupt is permitted, timer interrupt processing is started at the timing of t6 as shown in FIG. 168(f). In this case, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed first, and when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) ends, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed first and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) ends, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is executed. It may be configured to be executed. Also, even if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 168(c). While the processing for fraud monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

The timer interrupt processing ends at timing t7 as shown in FIG. 168(f), and then the set value update processing (FIG. 167) ends at timing t8 as shown in FIG. 168(g). Then, at the timing t8, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed, and as shown in FIG. "0" is cleared. Further, at the timing of t8, the residual processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is started as shown in FIG. 168(d).

Next, the case where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t9, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 168(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" is performed. At the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the startup processing in progress flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at the timing of t10, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started as shown in FIG. 168(h). In this case, the interrupt is permitted at the timing of t10 as shown in FIG. 168(e). When the interrupt is permitted, timer interrupt processing is started at the timing of t11 as shown in FIG. 168(f). In this case, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed first, and when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) ends, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed first and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) ends, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is executed. It may be configured to be executed. Even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" as shown in FIG. While the processing for fraud monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

The timer interrupt processing ends at the timing t12 as shown in FIG. 168(f), and then the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) ends at the timing t13 as shown in FIG. 168(h). Then, at the timing of t13, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed, and as shown in FIG. "0" is cleared. Also, at the timing of t13, the residual process (steps SB125 to SB128) is started as shown in FIG. 168(d).

As described above, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power, the first timer interrupt process ( 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. If the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed, the timer interrupt process is interrupted during the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122). By doing so, it is possible to early complete the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power.

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are executed, the process corresponding to the operation of the manager of the game hall is executed. becomes longer. In this case, even if the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are being executed, if the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is still disabled, the execution of the timer interrupt process is started. Timing is extremely slow. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution start timing of timer interrupt processing from being extremely late. Further, while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are being executed, the process for controlling the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is executed. By executing the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) as an interrupt, the display regarding the setting value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 using the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). It is possible to make it happen.

In addition, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the start-up flag is set to "1". Therefore, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) 133), the power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while the processing for progressing the game can be prevented from being executed.

Next, the progress of processing when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, or set value occurs will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 169(a) shows the period during which the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, and FIG. 169(b) shows the period during which the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122) is executed. 169(c) shows the period during which the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is executed, and FIG. 169(d) shows the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134 ) is being executed, FIG. 169(e) shows a period during which the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and FIG. FIG. 169(g) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed.

At the timing of t1, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 169(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation" in which none of the "RAM clear operation", "setting change operation" and "setting confirmation operation" are performed. At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the process (steps SB101 to SB122) for starting supply of operating power.

After that, at the timing of t2, by specifying the occurrence of an abnormality related to any one of the power failure flag, the checksum, and the set value, as shown in FIG. 1” is set. Also, at the timing of t2, external output of an abnormal signal is started as shown in FIG. 169(f). As a result, it becomes possible for the management computer of the game hall to identify that an abnormality has occurred in any of the power failure flag, the checksum, and the set value in the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, at the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 169(b), the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) ends, and as shown in FIG. SB128) is started. At the timing of t4, the external output of the abnormal signal is terminated as shown in FIG. 169(f). By continuing the external output of the abnormality signal for a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds) from the timing of t2 to the timing of t4, an abnormality related to any one of the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs in the pachinko machine 10. It is possible to accurately specify what has been done in the management computer of the game hall. Further, since the period during which the abnormal signal is continuously output to the outside is fixed at a predetermined period, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for externally outputting the abnormal signal. It should be noted that not only the abnormal signal is output to the outside, but also the abnormality notification in the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 is executed.

After that, at the timing of t5, the residual processing (steps SB125 to SB128) ends as shown in FIG. 169(c). Then, the timer interrupt processing is executed as shown in FIG. 169(d) from the timing of t5 to the timing of t6, and the residual processing ( Steps SB125 to SB128) are executed, and timer interrupt processing is executed as shown in FIG. 169(d) from timing t7 to timing t8. However, since "1" is set to the game stop flag as shown in FIG. Although the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed. At the timing of t8, power failure processing is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), and the pachinko machine 10 is powered off as shown in FIG. 169(a).

After that, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 169(a), the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON again, and as shown in FIG. ) is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 169(e), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". Therefore, the abnormal signal is externally output as shown in FIG. 169(f) from timing t10 to timing t12. As a result, it is possible to make the management computer of the game hall recognize again that an abnormality related to any one of the power failure flag, the checksum and the set value has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 . It should be noted that not only the abnormal signal is output to the outside, but also the abnormality notification in the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 169(b), the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of the operating power ends at the timing of t11. Residual processing (step SB125 to step SB128) is executed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 169(d), timer interrupt processing is executed at the timing of t13. However, since "1" is set to the game stop flag as shown in FIG. Although the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed. At the timing of t14, power failure processing is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), and the pachinko machine 10 is turned off as shown in FIG. 169(a).

After that, at the timing of t15, as shown in FIG. 169(a), the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON again, and as shown in FIG. ) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 169(g), the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed over the timing from t16 to t17. By executing the set value update process (Fig. 167), not only the set value is changed, but also the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" as shown in Fig. 169(e). be. As a result, the state in which the execution of the processing for progressing the game is blocked due to the occurrence of the information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control is resolved. Thereafter, remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is executed as shown in FIG. 169(c) from timing t17 to timing t18, and timer interrupt processing is executed as shown in FIG. 169(d) at timing t18. is started.

As described above, if a negative determination is made in any of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main process (FIG. 165) due to an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value, the game in the work area 221 for specific control When the stop flag is set to "1", the process for progressing the game is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being played despite the occurrence of an information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control.

Also, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not resolved unless the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 167) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1", and an information abnormality occurs in the work area 221 for specific control. In this case, it is possible not only to perform processing for initializing the work area 221 for the specific control, but also to reset the set values.

Next, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 170(a) shows a period during which the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is executed, and FIG. ) is completed, FIG. 170(c) shows the initial check period, and FIG. 170(d) shows the period during which the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. 170(e) shows a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. 170(f) shows the period during which setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is being executed, and FIG. 170(g) confirms the setting values of the pachinko machine 10. The display indicating that the status is set and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 indicate the display period during setting confirmation performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

First, the case where both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

From timing t1 to timing t2, as shown in FIG. 170(a), the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is executed. Then, at timing t2, as shown in FIG. 170(b), the processing after the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, the initial check period is started by executing the setting process of the checking counter at step SB122 in the main process (FIG. 165) at the timing t2. As a result, check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (see FIG. 128(b)). Since the processing for progressing the game is executed even during the initial check period, the game can be played while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . After that, at the timing of t3, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 170(c). As a result, display of the base value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Next, the case where the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t4, the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started as shown in FIG. 170(a). Then, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed as shown in FIG. 170(d) from timing t5 to timing t6. In this case, as shown in FIG. 170(e), the setting updating display period extends from timing t5 to timing t6.

After that, at the timing t6, as shown in FIG. 170(b), the processing after the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, the initial check period is started by executing the setting process of the checking counter at step SB122 in the main process (FIG. 165) at the timing t6. As a result, check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (see FIG. 128(b)). Since the processing for progressing the game is executed even during the initial check period, the game can be played while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . After that, at timing t7, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 170(c). As a result, display of the base value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Next, the case where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 170(a), the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. Then, from timing t9 to timing t10, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed as shown in FIG. 170(f). In this case, as shown in FIG. 170(g), the setting confirmation display period extends from timing t9 to timing t10.

After that, at timing t10, as shown in FIG. 170(b), the processing after the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, the initial check period is started by executing the checking counter setting process at step SB122 in the main process (FIG. 165) at the timing of t10. As a result, check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (see FIG. 128(b)). Since the process for advancing the game is executed even during the initial check period, the game can be played while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . After that, at the timing of t11, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 170(c). As a result, display of the base value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps SB125 to SB128) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Further, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of the operating power. is started after the end of the supply start process. As a result, even if check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Next, when the power failure processing is executed while the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) or the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is being executed, the main processing (FIG. 165) will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

When the power failure process is executed in a situation where neither the set value update process (Fig. 167) nor the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) is executed, the main process (Fig. 165 ) will be described first.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "no operation", the main processing (FIG. 165) includes first RAM clearing processing (step SB117), setting value updating processing (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166). ) are not executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clear operation" has been performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the set value update process ( 167) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed. ) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main process (FIG. 165) executes the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), while the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed. ) and setting value update processing (FIG. 167) are not executed.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed (that is, the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 165) at the time of resuming are explained.

If the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", if the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "RAM clear operation", it will operate in the state of "setting change operation". Regardless of whether the supply of power is restarted or the supply of operating power is restarted while the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main process (FIG. 165) performs the set value update process (FIG. 165). 167) is executed, but the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed. In other words, if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (FIG. 167) is being executed, the set value will be updated regardless of the operation content when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. Processing (FIG. 167) is started anew.

With the above configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the setting value update process (FIG. 167), when the supply of operating power is resumed, the setting key insertion part at the time of power ON of the pachinko machine 10 The set value update process (FIG. 167) can be newly started regardless of the operation contents of the reset button 68a and the reset button 68c. This makes it possible to reliably generate an opportunity to complete the update of the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being started even though the update of the setting value is not completed.

Also, if the supply of operating power is stopped during the set value update process (FIG. 167), the set value update process (FIG. 167) is uniquely executed regardless of the operation content when resuming the supply of operating power. By doing so, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects while simplifying the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which the content of processing to be executed is changed according to the content of each operation.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 165) at the time of resuming are explained.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clear operation" has been performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. And the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation The first RAM clear processing (step SB117) is executed without newly executing the processing (FIG. 166). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) with respect to the "RAM clearing operation". The setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the first RAM clearing process (step SB117).

When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation The set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed without newly executing the use process (FIG. 166). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 167) for the "setting change operation". Also, even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed in this way, the setting value to be updated is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 by executing the setting value update process (FIG. 167). When the setting value update process (FIG. 167) ends, the setting value information to be updated at that time is set in the setting reference area 341. 10 settings can be confirmed. Note that the setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) in the setting value updating process (FIG. 167).

If the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main processing (Fig. 165) performs setting confirmation on the condition that no abnormality has occurred with respect to the power failure flag, checksum, and setting value. Execute the process (FIG. 166). As a result, even if power failure processing is executed in the middle of the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166), it is possible to resume confirmation of the setting values by performing the "setting confirmation operation" when the supply of operating power is resumed. becomes.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "no operation", the main processing (FIG. 165) sets the setting key inserting unit 68a to The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed even if the ON operation is not performed. As a result, even if the power failure processing is executed in the middle of the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 166) and the supply of operating power is resumed after that, even if there is no operation, it is possible to confirm the setting value. It is possible to restart.

Next, processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 will be described. Prior to the description of the processing, the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device 81 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

The sound emission control device 81 has a sound emission control board 351 . A sound and light side MPU 352 is mounted on the sound emission control board 351 . The sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates a sound and light side ROM 354 and a sound and light side RAM 355 in addition to a sound and light side CPU 353 which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section. In addition to the elements described above, the sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The sound and light side ROM 354 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The sound and light side ROM 354 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

The sound and light side RAM 355 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. The sound and light side RAM 355 can be randomly accessed, and has a shorter time required for reading than the sound and light side ROM 354 when compared with the same data capacity. The sound and light side RAM 355 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the sound and light side ROM 354 .

An RTC 356 and an RTC memory 357 are mounted on the sound emission control board 351 in addition to the sound and light side MPU 352 . The RTC 356 is a real-time clock that constantly measures date information and time information, and outputs the measured date information and time information (hereinafter also referred to as date information) according to instructions from the sound and light side CPU 353. It is a configuration that allows In addition, the RTC 356 is provided with a backup power supply, and it is possible to measure date information and time information even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. Also, the RTC 356 is not limited to the configuration in which date and time information is measured, and may be configured to measure only time information.

The RTC memory 357 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. The date and time information of the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 in accordance with an instruction from the sound and light side CPU 353 . The date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is read by the sound and light side CPU 353 as required. The sound and light side CPU 353 grasps the reference time based on the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357, and uses the reference time as a reference so that the time corresponding effect is executed every time a predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses. Execute the process to make The RTC memory 357 is configured to be supplied with backup power from a backup power supply provided for the RTC 356, so that the date and time information is stored and retained even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. However, it is not limited to this, and the RTC memory 357 may be an EEPROM or the like that does not require power supply from the outside to store and hold information.

Next, the effect control processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Incidentally, the effect control process is executed when the supply of operating power to the sound and light side CPU 353 is started.

If an update start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SB401: YES), setting processing for update notification is executed (step SB402). The update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the update notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, and the setting value update process ( 167) is displayed on the pattern display device 41 to make it possible to recognize the operation content. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 167) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If the confirmation start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SB403: YES), the process of setting notification at the time of confirmation is executed (step SB404). The confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already explained. In the confirmation notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed and an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are displayed. The display control device 82 is controlled to display on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

When the processing of steps SB401 to SB404 is executed, it is determined whether or not any of the normal return command, the return command for clearing, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update has been received from the main CPU 63 ( step SB405). The normal return command does not execute any of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the set value update process (FIG. 167), and the operation power supply start process (step SB101). to step SB122) is completed. The return command for clearing is transmitted when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed and the process for starting supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed. The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed and the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed. The return command at the time of update is transmitted when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed and the process at the time of starting supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed.

If these return commands have not been received (step SB405: NO), the process returns to step SB401. The main side CPU 63 transmits one of the return commands to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power ends. In this case, as described above, the sound and light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SB406 until it receives any return command from the main side CPU 63 . As a result, while the main side CPU 63 is executing the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122), the sound and light side CPU 353 can be prevented from starting execution control of normal effects. It becomes possible.

Also, in a situation where no return command has been received, there is a possibility of receiving an update start command or confirmation start command from the main side CPU 63, and when an update start command is received, the set value update process is performed as already explained. (Fig. 167) will be executed, and when the confirmation start command is received, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) will be executed as already explained. A corresponding notification should be made. In this case, the sound and light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SB406 until it receives one of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, so that when an update start command or confirmation start command is received, the notification corresponding to it is given. can be preferably started.

If any return command is received from the main CPU 63 (step SB405: YES), it is determined whether or not the received return command is a normal return command (step SB406). As already explained, the normal return command is issued at the start of supply of operating power without executing any of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and setting value update process (FIG. 167). (step SB101 to step SB122) are completed. When the normal return command is received (step SB406: YES), the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read, and the read date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357 (step SB407). As a result, the RTC memory 357 stores the date and time information that serves as a reference when specifying the timing for executing the time-based effect.

If the return command received this time is not the normal return command (step SB406: NO) but is the return command at the time of update (step SB408: YES), end processing of the notification at the time of update is executed (step SB409). The return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of the update notification, the notification corresponding to the set value update processing (FIG. 167) started in step SB402 is terminated.

If the return command received this time is not a return command for updating (step SB408: NO) but a return command for confirmation (step SB410: YES), end processing of notification for confirmation is executed (step SB411). The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of notification at confirmation, the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) started at step SB404 is terminated.

When the process of step SB407 is executed, when the process of step SB409 is executed, when the negative determination is made in step SB410, or when the process of step SB411 is executed, the process for performing the execution control of normal production is performed. Execute. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the time-based effect (step SB412).

The time-based effect is a effect that is executed each time a predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses based on the reference time corresponding to the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 . In the performance corresponding to the time, the light emission performance corresponding to the performance corresponding to the time is performed in the display light emitting part 53, the sound output performance corresponding to the performance corresponding to the time is performed in the speaker part 54, and the performance corresponding to the time is performed in the pattern display device 41. A display effect is performed.

In addition, when the time corresponding effect is started in a situation where the effect for the game cycle is being executed, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 execute the time corresponding effect with priority over the effect for the game cycle. On the other hand, in the pattern display device 41, the image display corresponding to the performance corresponding to the time is performed in a state where the image display corresponding to the performance for the game cycle is reduced and displayed on a part of the display surface of the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加In addition, when the time corresponding effect is started in a situation where the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the display light emitting part 53 and the speaker part 54 execute the time corresponding effect preferentially over the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. On the other hand, in the pattern display device 41, the image display corresponding to the presentation corresponding to the time is performed in a state where the image display corresponding to the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode is reduced and displayed on a part of the display surface of the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加

With the configuration in which the time-based effect is executed every time a predetermined time (for example, one hour) passes based on the reference time corresponding to the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357, a plurality of adjacent players in the game hall If the reference times of the pachinko machines 10 are the same, it is possible to simultaneously start the performance corresponding to time in the plurality of pachinko machines 10. - 特許庁In addition, since the power of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is turned on at the same time in the game hall, the reference times of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 basically match.

At step SB412, the reference time is grasped based on the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357. FIG. Also, the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the difference between the reference time and the time corresponding to the current date and time information read from the RTC 356 is an integral multiple of the predetermined time. When an affirmative determination is made in step SB412, setting processing for time-based effects is executed (step SB413). In the processing for setting the time-based effect, the display controller 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to execute the time-based effect, and the pattern display device 41 issues a command for executing the time-based effect. 82. It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the content of execution of the time-based presentation differs according to the number of times of execution of the time-based presentation when the reference time corresponding to the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is used as a reference.

If a negative determination is made in step SB412 or if the processing of step SB413 is executed, other processing is executed (step SB414). In other processing, when a command to start the game round effect is received from the main side CPU 63, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are used to start the game round effect. If the situation is such that the effect for the game round should be advanced, settings are made for the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 to advance the effect for the game round. When the situation is such that the effect for the game should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to end the effect for the game cycle. In other processing, when a command to start the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is received from the main side CPU 63, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is produced by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54. Setting for starting is performed, and when the situation is such that the effect for the opening/closing execution mode should be advanced, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 are used to advance the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Setting is performed, and if the situation is such that the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 are set to terminate the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode.

Next, the operation corresponding to the contents of the processing executed in the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

All of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 is not executed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a normal return command to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power ends. When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command, it does not execute the control related to the notification. On the other hand, when the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command, it stores the current date/time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 . As a result, information corresponding to the reference time that is referred to for specifying the trigger for execution of the time-based presentation is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 .

When the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to step SB122) is completed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command for clearing to the sound and light side CPU 353 . When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the return command for clearing, it does not execute the control related to the notification. Further, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not store the current date/time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 even if the return command for clearing is received. Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC memory will be charged before the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The date and time information stored in 357 is stored and held as it is.

When the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 (steps SB101 to SB122), the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to step SB122) is completed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of update to the sound and light side CPU 353 . When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of updating, it terminates the notification corresponding to the execution of the setting value updating process (FIG. 167). Further, even if the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the update return command, it does not store the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 . Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC memory will be charged before the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The date and time information stored in 357 is stored and held as it is.

If the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to step SB122) is completed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of confirmation to the sound and light side CPU 353 . When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the confirmation return command, it terminates the notification corresponding to the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). Further, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not store the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 even if it receives the confirmation return command. Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC memory will be charged before the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The date and time information stored in 357 is stored and held as it is.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value is changed from the predetermined starting setting value. As a result, in the setting value update processing (FIG. 167), regardless of the setting value to be used before the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is started, the change operation of the setting value from a certain starting corresponding setting value is performed. It is possible to do Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Specifically, the set value corresponding to the start is "setting 1", which has the lowest advantage. Therefore, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value is changed from "setting 1" with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the administrator of the gaming hall unintentionally terminates the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) immediately after the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value with the lowest advantage is obtained. Therefore, even if a game is started in such a situation, it is possible to prevent an unintended disadvantage from occurring in the game hall.

A setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (FIG. 167) is being executed, the information corresponding to the setting value being changed is stored in the setting update area 342 . As a result, the setting value information set before the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started is stored in the setting reference area 341, while the setting value update process (FIG. 167) It is possible to change the setting value.

When the supply of operating power is started, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of clearing when executing the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), and when executing the setting value updating process (FIG. 167). When the reset command is transmitted at the time of update and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the reset command at the time of confirmation is transmitted, and these first RAM clear process (step SB117), set value update process (FIG. 167) and If none of the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is executed, the normal return command is transmitted. As a result, control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started can be performed not only by the main side CPU 63 but also by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

The sound and light side CPU 353 makes an affirmative determination in step SB405 of the effect control processing (FIG. 173) even if any of the normal return command, the return command at the time of clearing, the return command at the time of updating, and the return command at the time of confirmation is received. Then, the processing of steps SB412 to SB414 is executed. On the other hand, when the normal return command is received, write processing to the RTC memory 357 (step SB407) is executed, and when the return command at the time of update is received, the end processing of the update notification is executed (step SB409). When the return command at confirmation is received, end processing of notification at confirmation (step SB411) is executed, and when the return command at clear is received, dedicated processing is not executed. As a result, when one of the return commands is received, the sound and light side CPU 353 starts the processing corresponding to the progress of the game, while the sound and light control corresponding to each return command is performed. It is possible to make it executed by the side CPU 353 .

After transmitting any of the return commands, the main CPU 63 ends the processing for starting supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) and starts the processing for controlling the progress of the game (steps S8907 to S8920). Then, the sound and light side CPU 353 performs execution control of an effect corresponding to the content of the progress of the game when any of the return commands is received. As a result, after the main side CPU 63 comes to a situation where the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed, the sound and light side CPU 353 controls the execution of the performance corresponding to the content of the progress of the game. becomes possible. In this case, the sound and light side CPU 353 executes processing corresponding to each return command. As a result, the sound and light side CPU 353 uses a plurality of return commands for differentiating the execution contents of the processing at the start of supply of the operating power in the sound and light side CPU 353 to provide the sound and light side CPU 353 with a trigger to start the execution control of the effect corresponding to the progress of the game. can be recognized by

Based on the date and time information stored in the memory 357 for RTC, the time-based performance is executed when the execution timing of the time-based performance is reached. It becomes possible to In this case, if the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started While no new date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are all executed. If not, the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 . As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 according to the processing executed by the main CPU 63, and It is possible to create a situation in which new date and time information is not stored in memory 357 .

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed, and if the "setting change operation" is performed 167) is executed, and if a "setting confirmation operation" is performed, a setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. On the other hand, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in the state of "no operation", the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed. ) are not executed. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started as described above, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. In this case, no new date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357, while any of the first RAM clear processing (step SB117), set value update processing (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) The current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 when the other is not executed. As a result, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, is the date and time information newly stored in the RTC memory 357, or is the date and time information not newly stored in the RTC memory 357? can be selected by the manager of the game hall.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processes (steps SB125 to Before SB128) is started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (step SB101 to step SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, while the supply of operating power is stopped during the initial check period. It is started after the process at start is finished. As a result, even if check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, when either the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the setting value update process (Fig. 167) is executed, and when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 167) is executed. 166) and set value update processing (FIG. 167) are not executed, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to check whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

The main processing (FIG. 165) of the main CPU 63 includes when either the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) or the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed, and the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and setting This is a process that is executed in common even if none of the value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, and is a process that is executed in both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked as a process whose execution order is later than the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). A process to start the display for is set. In this way, the processing for starting the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is set as a common processing, thereby simplifying the processing configuration and realizing the advantages already described. It becomes possible to play the effect.

Even when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are performing the check display, the main CPU 63 can start the processing for advancing the game. As a result, the game can be played even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the process for progress from being delayed.

In the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) executed when the supply of the operating power is started in the main CPU 63, it is determined whether or not the set value to be used is within the normal range. Processing for monitoring is performed. Then, when the set value to be used is abnormal, a regulation state is entered in which the processing for progressing the game is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing for advancing the game from being started even though the set value to be used is abnormal.

The processing for monitoring whether or not the set value to be used is within the normal range is the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) in step S8919. As a result, even if the set value to be used becomes abnormal in the process of progressing the game, it is possible to deal with it.

In the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) executed when the supply of the operating power is started in the main CPU 63, it is determined whether or not the set value to be used is within the normal range. In addition to monitoring, whether or not the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is monitored, and the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are checked. Monitoring is performed to see if Sam is healthy. Then, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum is abnormal, a regulation state is entered in which the processing for advancing the game is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing for advancing the game from being started even though the information abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 65 .

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, the restricted state is resumed when the supply of operating power is resumed. As a result, the state in which the execution of the process for advancing the game is restricted due to the occurrence of information abnormality in the main RAM 65 can be prevented from being released only by stopping the supply of operating power. Become.

The restricted state is released by executing the set value update process (FIG. 167). As a result, when the state in which the progress of the game is restricted due to the occurrence of an information abnormality in the main RAM 65 is released, it is possible to set a new set value to be used.

Even in the restricted state, power failure monitoring and various counter updating processes are executed. As a result, it is possible to ensure the execution of the necessary processing even in the state where the progress of the game is restricted as described above. In particular, by executing power outage monitoring, it is possible to appropriately deal with power outages in the event that power outages occur even when the progress of the game is being regulated.

When the restricted state is reached, it is notified that the set value to be used should be changed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main side RAM 65, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

When an information abnormality occurs with respect to the main side RAM 65, an abnormality signal is externally output toward the management computer of the game hall. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main side RAM 65, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

An abnormality signal is externally output toward the control computer of the game hall even when an abnormality different from the information abnormality occurs with respect to the main side RAM 65 occurs. This makes it possible to share the configuration for external output.

Even if the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped in the restricted state in which the progress of the game is restricted due to the occurrence of an information abnormality in the main side RAM 65, the restriction is still applied when the supply of the operating power is resumed. If the state is not cleared, the abnormal signal is output to the outside again. As a result, in the regulated state, an abnormal signal is output to the outside every time the supply of operating power is restarted. Therefore, it becomes easy for the manager of the game hall to recognize that an information abnormality has occurred with respect to the main side RAM 65 .

When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) And the execution of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) is prohibited, and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the Execution of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is permitted. If the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed, the timer interrupt process is interrupted during the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122). By doing so, it is possible to early complete the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power.

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are executed, the process corresponding to the operation of the manager of the game hall is executed. becomes longer. In this case, even if the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are being executed, if the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is still disabled, the execution of the timer interrupt process is started. Timing is extremely slow. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution start timing of timer interrupt processing from being extremely delayed. In addition, while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are being executed, the process for controlling the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is executed. By executing the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) as an interrupt, the setting values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 using the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). It is possible to make it happen.

In addition, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1". Therefore, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while the processes for progressing the game can be prevented from being executed.

Note that when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357. However, when any one of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 is not performed. It is not limited to configurations that do not occur. For example, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, or when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed A configuration may be adopted in which the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 immediately. Also, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value update process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, or when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed A configuration may be adopted in which the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 immediately. Also, if none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, or if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed A configuration may be adopted in which the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 immediately.

Further, if none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value update process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, if the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. Further, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. Further, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed.

Further, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed, new storage of date and time information in RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which storage does not occur may be adopted. Also, when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which storage does not occur may be adopted. Further, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, new storage of the date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which storage does not occur may be adopted. Also, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) or the set value updating process (FIG. 167) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which new storage of date and time information in the memory 357 does not occur may be adopted. When the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357. Otherwise, the RTC memory 357 A configuration may be adopted in which new storage of date and time information does not occur. Also, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which new storage of date and time information in the memory 357 does not occur may be adopted.

When the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, all of the work area 221 for specific control including the setting reference area 341 and the setting update area 342 is set in the initial setting at the start (step SB303). The configuration may be such that the area is cleared to "0" and the initialization is executed. In this case, the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) may not be executed in the set value update process (FIG. 167).

Further, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value may be changed from a predetermined setting value other than "setting 1". For example, it may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 2", may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 3", or start changing the setting value from "setting 4". may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 5", or may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 6".

When the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is overwritten in the setting update area 342 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. By doing so, the configuration may be such that the setting value starts to be changed from the setting value that has been set to be used until then.

Further, the processing for transmitting various return commands in the main processing (FIG. 165) may be set as processing before the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is started. In this case, if any one of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the corresponding flag is set, and the above In the processing for transmitting various return commands, a configuration may be adopted in which a return command corresponding to the state of the flag is sent to the sound and light side CPU 353 .

In addition to or in place of the configuration in which the time-based effect is executed each time a predetermined time elapses based on the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357, the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is used as a reference. may be configured to monitor whether or not a predetermined abnormality has occurred each time a predetermined period of time elapses. A configuration may be adopted in which notification of the base value is performed. In this case, the RTC 356 and the RTC memory 357 may be provided on the main control board 61, and the main CPU 63 may perform the abnormality monitoring or the notification of the base value. A plurality of pachinko machines 10 installed in the game hall are simultaneously monitored for abnormality, and the result is notified by, for example, the pattern display device 41, thereby periodically checking whether or not a predetermined abnormality has occurred. It is possible to collectively monitor a plurality of pachinko machines 10.例文帳に追加In addition, by notifying the base value at the same time by the pattern display device 41 or the like in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 set in the game hall, the periodic monitoring of the base value is performed collectively for the plurality of pachinko machines 10. It is possible to do Note that the above various notifications are not limited to being performed by the pachinko machine 10 itself, and may be configured to be performed by external output to the management computer of the game hall.

If it is determined in the main process (FIG. 165) that the power failure flag is not set to "1", if it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, or if the setting value in the setting reference area 341 is abnormal If determined, the setting value update process (FIG. 165) may be forcibly executed regardless of whether or not the "setting change operation" has been performed. This makes it possible to immediately change the set value when an information error occurs in the main RAM 65 .

<Fiftieth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the effect control processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 175 is a flow chart showing effect control processing in this embodiment executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

At steps SB501 to SB505, the same processes as steps SB401 to SB405 of the effect control process (FIG. 173) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed. When any of the normal return command, the return command for clearing, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update is received from the main CPU 63 (step SB505: YES), the return command received this time is other than the normal return command. It is determined whether or not it is a return command (step SB506).

If the return command received this time is one of the return command at the time of clearing, the return command at the time of confirmation, and the return command at the time of update (step SB506: YES), the effect control processing in the forty-ninth embodiment (FIG. 173) In the same manner as in step SB407, the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read, and the read date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357 (step SB407). As a result, the RTC memory 357 stores the date and time information that serves as a reference when specifying the timing for executing the time-based effect.

At steps SB508 to SB514, the same processes as steps SB408 to SB414 of the effect control process (FIG. 173) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed.

FIG. 176 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the action corresponding to the contents of the processing executed in the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63. FIG.

As in the forty-ninth embodiment, in the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the first RAM clear processing (step SB117), the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and If none of the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed, the main CPU 63 transmits a normal return command to the sound and light CPU 353, and if the first RAM clear processing (step SB117) is executed, The main CPU 63 transmits a return command for clearing to the sound and light CPU 353, and when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command for updating to the sound and light CPU 353. When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command for confirmation to the sound and light CPU 353 .

As in the forty-ninth embodiment, the sound and light side CPU 353 terminates the notification corresponding to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 167) when the return command at the time of update is received, and at the time of confirmation When the return command is received, the notification corresponding to the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated. Further, even if the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command and the return command for clearing, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, it does not execute the control related to the notification.

The sound and light side CPU 353 stores the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 when any one of the return command for clearing, the return command for updating, and the return command for confirmation is received. As a result, the RTC memory 357 newly stores the information corresponding to the reference time referred to for specifying the timing of execution of the time-based effect. On the other hand, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not store the current date/time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 even if the normal return command is received. Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the power for the RTC will be supplied before the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The date and time information stored in the memory 357 is stored and held as it is.

According to the above configuration, any one of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started is executed, the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is rewritten with the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356, whereas the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SB101 to If none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed in step SB122), the data stored in the RTC memory 357 Date and time information cannot be rewritten. As a result, even if the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is once turned off for maintenance or operation check of the pachinko machine 10 during the operation of the game hall, in the state of "no operation" when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. By turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to prevent the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 from being rewritten. Therefore, when restarting the supply of operating power after turning off the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 once during the operation of the game hall, the reference time of the performance corresponding to time is set to be the same among the surrounding pachinko machines 10 in the game hall. However, it is possible to improve the operability for restarting the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 .

In addition, since the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is not rewritten by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 in the "no operation" situation, the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is not rewritten. When the pachinko machine 10 is turned on so as not to be rewritten, the first RAM clear processing (step SB117), setting value update processing (FIG. 167) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166). It is possible to prevent the processing from being executed.

<Fifty-first Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 177 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB601 to SB630 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

Steps SB601 to SB622 execute the same processes as steps SB101 to SB122 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the process of step SB612 is executed, when the process of step SB613 is executed, when the process of step SB615 is executed, when the process of step SB618 is executed, or when the process of step SB622 is executed, the specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 (step SB623). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB601 to SB622) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps SB627 to SB630) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Also, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (steps SB601 to SB622) when the supply of operating power is started. is started after the end of the supply start process. As a result, even if check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SB624). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. When the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started, the first to fourth notification display devices are set so that the check display is performed in the situation where the counter under check is set to a value of 1 or more. 201 to 204 are controlled for display.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter in the specific control work area 221 is "0" (step SB625). Then, it waits in step SB625 until the value of the checking counter becomes "0". In this case, the state in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is maintained. Among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated. Therefore, until the initial check period set at step SB623 elapses, check displays are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the execution of the process for advancing the game is blocked. is continued.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB626). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. At step SB626, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB627 to SB630 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB627 to SB630. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB627 to SB630 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SB627 to SB630, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

According to the above configuration, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the execution of the processing for progressing the game is blocked. As a result, it is possible to check whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal under a situation where no game is played.

<Fifty-Second Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 178 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB701 to SB734 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

Unlike the forty-ninth embodiment, the power-on initialization process is not executed in the main process of this embodiment. Therefore, when the main process is started, the processes after step SB701 are started without waiting for the predetermined wait time to elapse. Although the power-on initialization process is not executed, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted when the main process is started.

In the main process, first, the internal function register setting process is executed (step SB701) in the same manner as in step SB102 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment, and the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment. Similarly to step SB103 of (step SB702), the start-up flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB702). After that, the power failure flag is set to "1", the checksum is normal, the setting value is normal, and the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1". Under this condition (steps SB703 to SB705: YES, step SB706: NO), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB707).

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB707: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB708). If the game stop flag is not set to "1" and the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned ON using the setting key (step SB708: NO, step SB709: YES), or the game stop flag is not set to "1" and the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key, and the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". If so (step SB708 and step SB709: NO, step SB710: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB711). In the setting confirmation process, steps SB201 to SB202 and steps SB204 to SB207 in the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed.

In other words, the confirmation start command is not transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the setting confirmation processing of this embodiment. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the setting confirmation process is executed, the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation process is not executed by the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section . In the present embodiment, as already described, when the main process is activated, the processes after step SB701 are started without waiting for the predetermined time for waiting to elapse. There is a possibility that the operation start and initial setting of the display device 41 have not been completed. On the other hand, by preventing the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation process from being executed by the symbol display device 41 as described above, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is started in a situation where the initial setting is not completed. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which notification corresponding to the setting confirmation process is performed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 but not by the pattern display device 41 .

After executing the setting confirmation process, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step SB712). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. That is, when the setting confirmation process is executed in the process (steps SB701 to SB729) when the supply of operating power is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 to At 204, the check display is started, and the check display is performed in a state where progress of processing is not waiting.

When the reset button 68c has not been pressed, the game stop flag has not been set to "1", and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON using the setting key, the specific control work is performed. If the setting confirmation display flag in the area 221 is not set to "1" (steps SB707 to SB710: NO), the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set (step SB713). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When the checking counter is set to a value of 1 or more, the checking display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SB714). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. When the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started, the first to fourth notification display devices are set so that the check display is performed in the situation where the counter under check is set to a value of 1 or more. 201 to 204 are controlled for display.

Thereafter, wait processing is executed (step SB715). The wait process waits until the value of the checking counter in the work area 221 for specific control becomes "0". In this case, the state in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is maintained. Among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated. Therefore, until the initial check period set at step SB713 elapses, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the execution of the process for advancing the game is blocked. is continued. In addition, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the waiting time in the wait process. In other words, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 use the wait period for preventing the execution of the processing for progressing the game until the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. It is possible to make the display for checking by pressing. After the wait process (step SB715) is completed, the normal return command is transmitted to the sound/light side CPU 353 (step SB716) in the same manner as in step SB113 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB707 and step SB717: YES), the setting value update process is executed (step SB718). Also, regardless of whether or not the above-described "setting change operation" is performed, even if the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB706: YES ), the set value update process is executed (step SB717). In the set value update process, steps SB301 to SB304 and steps SB306 to SB314 in the set value update process (FIG. 167) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed.

In other words, the update start command is not transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the set value update process of this embodiment. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the set value update process is executed, the notification corresponding to the set value update process is not executed by the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54. FIG. In the present embodiment, as already described, when the main process is activated, the processes after step SB701 are started without waiting for the predetermined time for waiting to elapse. There is a possibility that the operation start and initial setting of the display device 41 have not been completed. On the other hand, by preventing the symbol display device 41 from executing the notification corresponding to the setting value updating process as described above, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is started in a situation where the initial setting is not completed. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which notification corresponding to the set value update processing is performed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 but not by the pattern display device 41 .

After executing the setting value updating process, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step SB719). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. That is, when the set value update process is executed in the process (steps SB701 to SB729) when the supply of operating power is started, after the set value update process is completed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 to At 204, the check display is started, and the check display is performed in a state where progress of processing is not waiting.

When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is not turned ON (step SB707: YES, step SB717: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is "1". is not set (step SB720: NO), the first RAM clearing process is executed (step SB721). The processing contents of the first RAM clear processing are the same as the first RAM clear processing (step SB117) of the main processing (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

Thereafter, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step SB722). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SB723). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. When the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started, the first to fourth notification display devices are set so that the check display is performed in the situation where the counter under check is set to a value of 1 or more. 201 to 204 are controlled for display.

Thereafter, wait processing is executed (step SB724). The wait process waits until the value of the checking counter in the work area 221 for specific control becomes "0". In this case, the state in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is maintained. Among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated. Therefore, until the initial check period set at step SB722 elapses, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the execution of the process for advancing the game is blocked. is continued. In addition, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the waiting time in the wait process. In other words, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 use the wait period for preventing the execution of the processing for progressing the game until the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. It is possible to display for checking by pressing the button. After the wait process (step SB724) is completed, a return command for clearing is sent to the sound/light side CPU 353 (step SB725) in the same manner as in step SB118 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SB703 to SB705, after setting "1" to the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB726), whether the reset button 68c is pressed or not (Step SB727). When the reset button 68c is being pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is being turned on using the setting key (steps SB717 and SB727: YES), the set value update process is executed in step SB718. At the same time, at step SB719, the setting processing of the checking counter is executed. The contents of these processes have already been explained.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB727: NO), if it is determined that the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB720, or if the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB708 is set, the processing of steps SB728 and SB729 is executed. The processing contents of steps SB728 and SB729 are the same as steps SB121 and SB122 of the main processing (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the process of step SB712 is executed, when the process of step SB716 is executed, when the process of step SB719 is executed, when the process of step SB725 is executed, or when the process of step SB729 is executed, the specific control The startup processing flag in the work area 221 is cleared to "0" (step SB730). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SB730, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB731 to SB734 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. Although this remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB731 to SB734. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB731 to SB734 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SB731 to SB734, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

According to the above configuration, when the setting confirmation process (step SB711) and the setting value update process (step SB718) are not executed in the process (step SB701 to step SB729) at the start of supply of operating power, the wait process , the check display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 while waiting for the progress of the process. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed using the wait period for preventing the execution of processing for advancing the game until the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. , it is possible to perform a check display. In addition, it is possible to secure an opportunity to confirm the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 before the processing for progressing the game is started.

On the other hand, the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) does not end unless at least the game hall manager turns off the setting key insertion unit 68a. Or, by the time the set value update process (step SB718) is completed, the time required for starting the operation of the pattern display device 41 and completing the initial setting has passed. In this case, when the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) is executed, the wait process is not executed. When the value update process (step SB718) is executed, it is possible to prevent the time required to start the process for progressing the game from becoming excessively long.

Further, when the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) is executed, after the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) is completed, the first to the first 4 Check display is performed on the notification display devices 201-204. As a result, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 while not affecting the display of the set values using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

<Fifty-third embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 179 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB801 to SB826 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SB801). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SB802). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (specifically, 4 milliseconds), and set the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted to the main process, from the first interrupt cycle. is also set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are executed, then those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt periods, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB803). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 165). is cleared to "0" before the processing at the time of supply start is completed and the remaining processing (steps SB819 to SB822) is started. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. , the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181), which will be described later, among the processes (steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826) when the supply of operating power is started is being executed. It is possible to prevent the processing for advancing the game in . On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Of the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the time of supply start, the setting confirmation processing (step SB810) or the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) described later is being executed. Power outage monitoring is performed, the winning random number counter C1, the big winning type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and fraud detection is performed.

In particular, by executing the power outage information storage process (step S8901) even in a situation where the start-up flag is set to "1", the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps SB801 to SB818) is performed. , step SB823 to step SB826), the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181) described later is being executed. becomes possible. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the set value update process (Fig. 181) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 179) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 179) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After setting "1" to the startup processing flag at step SB803, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB804). . When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SB804: YES), it is determined whether the checksum is normal (step SB805). Specifically, first, checksums are calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated as described above in the current main processing. Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match.

If the checksums match (step SB805: YES), is the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 within the normal range? It is determined whether or not (step SB806). The setting reference area 341 is a storage area for storing information for specifying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". At step SB806, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is one of "1" to "6".

If all of steps SB804 to SB806 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB807). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key inserting portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c as in the eleventh embodiment.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB807: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag or setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1". (Step SB808).

The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is set to "1" when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting update display flag is set to "1". The state in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" is maintained until the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (FIG. 181).

If the game stop flag and the setting update display flag are not set to "1" and a negative determination is made in step SB808, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key. (step SB809). If the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB809: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB810). The contents of the setting confirmation process are the same as those of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) in the forty-ninth embodiment. Note that, in this embodiment, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process is being executed, the setting confirmation is not performed unless the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operation power is restarted. processing is not performed.

If the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned on using the setting key (step SB809: NO), a normal return command is sent to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB811). The contents of processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 when the normal return command is received are the same as those of the forty-ninth embodiment.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step SB807 that the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is determined to be ON by using the setting key (steps SB807 and SB812). : YES), set value update processing is executed (step SB813). That is, in the present embodiment, even if the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the "setting change operation" is not performed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. The set value update process is not executed for as long as possible. Details of the set value update process will be described later.

If it is determined in step SB807 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON using the setting key (step SB812: NO), the specific It is determined whether or not the game stop flag or setting update display flag in the control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SB814).

When "1" is not set to both the game stop flag and the setting update display flag (step SB814: NO), first RAM clear processing is executed (step SB815). In the first RAM clear process, as in the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, an area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the first RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the first RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SB802 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

Thereafter, a return command for clearing is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB816). The contents of the processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 when the return command for clearing is received are the same as those of the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the process of step SB810 is executed, when the process of step SB811 is executed, when the process of step SB813 is executed, or when the process of step SB816 is executed, the checking process provided in the work area 221 for specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the counter (step SB817). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When the checking counter is set to a value of 1 or more, the checking display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) when the supply of operating power is started. An initial check period is started later and before the rest processing (steps SB819-SB822) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

In addition, while the setting confirmation process (step SB810) and the setting value update process (FIG. 181) are executed as the processes (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power, The initial check period is started after the processing at the start of supply of operating power is completed. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to avoid affecting it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB818). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SB818, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB819 to SB822 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is utilized to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB819 to SB822. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB819 to SB822 are non-periodic processes that are executed non-periodically. In steps SB819 to SB822, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SB804 to SB806 in the main process (FIG. 179), that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1", if the checksum does not match, or if the set value is abnormal If so, the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB823). By setting "1" to the game stop flag as already described, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB824). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB824: NO), an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag, checksum, or set value is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at the start of supply of operating power. (step SB825). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (Fig. 181) is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will be resumed.

After that, an external output process at the time of abnormality is executed (step SB826). In the abnormal external output process, a process for externally outputting an abnormal signal to the management computer of the game hall is executed. In this case, the signal output of the abnormal signal is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds). However, it is not limited to this, and in a situation where an event triggering the execution of the processing of step SB826 occurs, the signal output of the abnormal signal is continued, and an event triggering the execution of the processing of step SB826 occurs. A configuration may be adopted in which the signal output of the abnormal signal is stopped when the state is not met. Also, the abnormal signal may be output not only in step SB826 but also by other processes. For example, an abnormal signal is generated even when it is specified that a fraudulent object to be monitored (unauthorized radio wave detection or unauthorized magnetism detection) has occurred in the fraud detection processing (step S8905) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). Externally output. However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration in which the abnormality signal is also used, and a configuration in which the abnormality signal dedicated to step SB826 is output to the outside may be employed.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB824: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB812). When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB812 and step SB824: YES), the setting value update process is executed (step SB813). In other words, when the operating power is supplied to the main CPU 63 while the "setting change operation" is being performed, a negative decision is made in any of steps SB804 to SB806 because an abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 65. Even when the determination is made, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed. This makes it possible to give priority to changing the setting value.

On the other hand, when the reset button 68c is pressed but the setting key insertion portion 68a is not ON-operated (step SB824: YES, step SB812: NO), the game stop flag or setting update in the work area 221 for specific control It is determined whether or not the display flag is set to "1" (step SB814). In the processing of step SB814 after the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB823, as a matter of course, the game stop flag is set to "1", so an affirmative determination is made at step SB814. In this case, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at step SB825, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB826. After that, without executing the processing of steps SB817 and SB818, the remaining processing of steps SB819 to SB822 is performed.

In other words, when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs and a negative determination is made in any of steps SB804 to SB806, the operation to the main CPU 63 is performed in the situation where the "RAM clear operation" is being performed. Even if power supply is started, the first RAM clearing process (step SB815) is not executed. Also, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1" and the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the first RAM clearing process is performed. (Step SB815) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not cleared. It becomes possible. On the other hand, when the "setting change operation" is performed, the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is executed regardless of whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1". As will be described later, the game stop flag is cleared to "0" in the initial setting at the start of the set value update process (FIG. 181). As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 181) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1". Therefore, when an information abnormality occurs in the specific control work area 221, it is possible not only to initialize the specific control work area 221 but also to reset the set values. .

Here, when it is determined in step SB807 that the reset button 68c is not pressed, the game stop flag or setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in step SB808. If so, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at step SB825, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB826. After these processes are executed, the remaining processes of steps SB819 to SB822 are performed without executing the processes of steps SB817 and SB818. Further, when it is determined at step SB807 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and at step SB812 it is determined that the setting key insertion portion 68a is not ON-operated (i.e., when a "RAM clear operation" has been performed). ), if the game stop flag or the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made at step SB814, and sound is emitted at step SB825. An abnormality command is transmitted to the control device 81, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB826. After these processes are executed, the remaining processes of steps SB819 to SB822 are performed without executing the processes of steps SB817 and SB818.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 180, the state of subsequent processing when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update processing (FIG. 181) is being executed will be described. . Figure 180 (a) shows the period in which the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, and Figure 180 (b) shows the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 180(c) shows the period during which the process is executed after the process (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is completed, FIG. 180(d) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is executed, and FIG. 180(e) shows that the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". FIG. 180(f) shows a period during which the start-up flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and FIG. 180(g) shows an abnormal signal being output to the outside. Indicates a period.

At the timing of t1, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 180(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed. At the timing t1, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) for starting the supply of the operating power, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. 180(f ), the start-up flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at timing t2, the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started as shown in FIG. 180(d). In this case, at the timing t2, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 180(e).

After that, as shown in FIG. 180(d), the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off at the timing of t3, which is the situation in which the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed. is deprived of operating power. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 180(b), when the operation power supply start processing (steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826) ends, the set value update processing ( 181) ends.

After that, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 180(a), the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed again. In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "RAM clear operation" is performed. At the timing t4, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIGS. 180(e) and 180(f), both the setting update display flag and the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control continue to be set to "1" from before the previous supply of operating power was stopped. ” is set.

This time, since the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the situation where the "RAM clear operation" is performed in the situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1", the first RAM clear process (step SB815 ) is not executed, and the abnormal signal is externally output for a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds) from timing t5 to timing t7 as shown in FIG. 180(g). Also, at the timing of t5, abnormality notification based on the transmission of the abnormality command is started.

As shown in FIG. 180(b), the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power started at timing t4 ends at timing t6. Then, at the timing t6, the processing after the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is completed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 180(f), since the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started. Also, while power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, processing for progressing the game is not executed. After that, at the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 180(a), the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped by performing the power OFF operation of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. Also, at the timing t8, the post-supply processing ends as shown in FIG. 180(c).

After that, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 180(a), the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again. In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed. At the timing t9, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIGS. 180(e) and 180(f), both the setting update display flag and the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control continue to be set to "1" from before the previous supply of operating power was stopped. ” is set.

After that, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed as shown in FIG. 180(d) over the period from timing t10 to timing t11. In this case, the set value update process (FIG. 181) ends normally. Then, at the timing t11, which is the timing of this end, the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 180(e). Also, at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power ends. As a result, at the timing of t11, the in-startup processing flag is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 180(f). Then, at the timing t11, as shown in FIG. 180(c), the processing after the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supplying the operating power is started. In this case, since the start-up processing flag has already been cleared to "0", when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started, the processing for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring is performed. Not only that, a process for progressing the game is executed.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed as described above, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed, Unless the "setting change operation" is performed, in the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826), an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 and an abnormality signal is output to the outside. is executed, even if the "RAM clear operation" is performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB815) is not executed, and even if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed, the setting confirmation process ( Step SB810) is never executed. Furthermore, when the transmission of the abnormality command to the sound emission control device 81 and the external output of the abnormality signal are executed, the process of clearing the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control to "0" (step SB818) is not executed and the remaining processing (steps SB819 to SB822) is executed, so even if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are performed. While the processing for progressing the game is executed, the processing for advancing the game is not executed. As a result, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the main CPU 63 will be It becomes necessary to restart the supply of operating power and execute the set value update process (FIG. 181). Therefore, it is possible to reliably change the setting value.

Next, the setting value updating process in this embodiment executed in step SB813 of the main process (FIG. 179) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processes of steps SB901 to SB918 in the set value update process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" (step SB901). The OFF confirmation flag 361 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. Even in this embodiment, in the set value update process (FIG. 181), the value in the setting update area 342 of the work area 221 for specific control, that is, the set value to be updated is set to 1 each time the reset button 68c is pressed. is added. In this case, when the reset button 68c is changed from the non-operated state to the operable state so that only "1" is added to the setting value to be updated for one pressing operation of the reset button 68c, that is, When the detection signal from the detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset button 68c switches from the operation non-detection state to the operation detection state, 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 to obtain the setting value to be updated. is added by 1.

In this configuration, the OFF confirmation flag 361 determines whether or not it is time to start pressing the reset button 68c when confirming whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed in the set value update process (FIG. 181). This is a flag for confirmation. If it is determined that the reset button 68c is being pressed after executing the determination processing (step SB910) as to whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed in the set value update processing (FIG. 181), the value of "1 ” is set or the set state of “1” is maintained, and when it is determined that the reset button 68c is not pressed, the state of “0” is cleared or the state of “0” is maintained.

Here, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed under the condition that it is determined in step SB807 or step SB824 of the main process (FIG. 179) that the reset button 68c is pressed. In step SB807 or step SB824, the main CPU 63 directly monitors the input port to which the detection signal from the detection sensor that detects whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed to determine whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed. determine whether In this case, it is checked whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed, instead of checking the start timing and end timing of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c. Therefore, in step SB807 or step SB824, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not checked, and if a signal corresponding to pressing of the reset button 68c is input to the input port, an affirmative determination is made.

However, in this configuration, the end timing of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the time of power ON of the pachinko machine 10 for starting the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) and the start timing of the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) Depending on the relationship, the pressing operation may or may not trigger the addition of 1 to the set value to be updated. Then, the update mode of the setting value to be updated changes according to the end timing of the press operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, and the operability deteriorates. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed while the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "0", the setting value to be updated is incremented by 1. (FIG. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" in step SB901 executed prior to the process of determining whether the reset button 68c is pressed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the setting value to be updated from being incremented by 1 due to the pressing operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

After executing the process of step SB901, the interrupt permission is set (step SB902). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. In this embodiment, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is basically the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the Interruption of the 2-timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is prohibited, and interruption is permitted in the setting confirmation processing (step SB810) and the set value update processing (FIG. 181). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SB810) and the setting value update process (FIG. 181) are not executed in the process (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) when the supply of operating power is started, the first 1 timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited, and the setting confirmation processing (step SB810) or setting value update processing (FIG. 181) is being executed Execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is permitted. However, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the set value update process (Fig. 181) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) ends without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SB903). When the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing this process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target for the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SB904). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the power failure flag because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SB804: NO), the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power-off in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SB805: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is not within the normal range (step SB806: NO), "1" is set in step SB823 of the main process (FIG. 179). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of step S8901 to step S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. It will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the processing of step SB904, the state in which the occurrence of information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is released when the set value update processing (FIG. 181) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 (step SB905). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing setting value information that is being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 181), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information of "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information of "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in the setting update area 342 in step SB905, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB906). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed and an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value. , and setting value update processing (FIG. 181). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 181) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10 such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is one of "1" to "6" (step SB907). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SB907: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SB908). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "Setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SB907 or if the process of step SB908 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SB909). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do.

If a negative determination is made in step SB909, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB910). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed by directly monitoring the input port to which the detection signal from the detection sensor that detects whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB910: NO), after clearing the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control to "0" (step SB911), the process returns to step SB907.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB910: YES), it is determined whether the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control is "0" (step SB912). When "1" is set in the OFF confirmation flag 361 (step SB912: NO), the current confirmation timing is not the start timing of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is continued. Since this means that the setting value to be updated is in a state where 1 is being set, the process returns to step SB907.

If the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 is "0" (step SB912: YES), it means that the current confirmation timing is the start timing of pressing the reset button 68c. In this case, after setting "1" to the OFF confirmation flag 361 (step SB913), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SB914). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB910: NO), if the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" (step SB912: NO), or if the setting update area 342 is set to 1 If it is added (step SB914), the process returns to step SB907. 342 is set to "1". As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB909: YES), the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 (step SB909: YES). step SB915). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, the interrupt prohibition is set (step SB916). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is terminated and the main process (FIG. 179) is returned to the operation power supply start process (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826), the 1 timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) interrupts are prohibited.

After that, a second RAM clear process is executed (step SB917). In the second RAM clear process, as in the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, in the work area 221 for specific control, an area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Also, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the second RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the second RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SB802 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

After that, a return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB918). The contents of processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 when the return command at the time of updating is received are the same as those of the forty-ninth embodiment.

Next, how the setting value to be updated is updated will be described with reference to the time chart in FIG. Fig. 183(a) shows the period during which the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, Fig. 183(b) shows the operation status of the setting key insertion section 68a, Fig. 183(c) shows the operation of the reset button 68c FIG. 183(d) shows the period during which the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, FIG. 183(e) shows the setting status of the OFF confirmation flag 361, and FIG. Indicates the update timing of the value.

First, a comparative example in which the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not set to "1" when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started will be described.

At the timing of t1, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 183(b), and the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 183(c). Then, at timing t2 in which the ON operation of the setting key inserting portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c are continued, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON as shown in FIG. 183(a). In this case, since the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed, the setting value update process ( 181) is started.

In the comparative example, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not set to "1". Therefore, as shown in FIG. is "0". After that, the reset button 68c is pressed while the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 is "0" at timing t4, which is the state in which the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is continued during the power ON operation. By specifying that, 1 is added to the setting value to be updated as shown in FIG. 183(f). At the timing t4, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 183(e).

That is, in the above comparative example, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the time of turning on the power is continued even after the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is started, so that the setting value to be updated is set to 1 with the pressing operation as a trigger. will be added. In this case, the setting value to be updated is updated even though the administrator of the gaming hall does not intend to update the setting value to be updated.

Next, a description will be given of this embodiment in which the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started.

At the timing of t5, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 183(b), and the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 183(c). Then, at timing t6 in which the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c are continued, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON as shown in FIG. 183(a). In this case, since the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the situation where the "setting change operation" is performed, the setting value update process ( 181) is started. When the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, a process of setting "1" to the OFF confirmation flag 361 is executed at step SB901. Therefore, at timing t7, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 183(e). 183 (f ), the setting value to be updated is not incremented by 1 even if the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is continued when the power is turned on. 183(c), the OFF confirmation flag 361 is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 183(e).

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 183(c), the reset button 68c is pressed at each of timings t9 to t10, t11 to t12, and t13 to t14. In this case, the reset button 68c is pressed under the condition that the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 is "0" at each of timing t9, timing t11, and timing t13. As shown, 1 is added to the set value to be updated at each of these timings.

After that, at the timing of t15, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off as shown in FIG. 183(b). ) ends.

As described above, in the configuration in which 1 is added to the setting value to be updated when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed under the condition that the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "0", the setting value update process (Fig. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" in step SB901 executed prior to the process of determining whether the reset button 68c is pressed. This makes it possible to prevent the set value to be updated from being incremented by 1 due to the pressing operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the setting value is changed from the predetermined starting setting value. As a result, in the setting value update process (FIG. 181), regardless of the setting value to be used before the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the change operation of the setting value from a certain starting corresponding setting value is performed. It is possible to do Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Specifically, the set value corresponding to the start is "setting 1", which has the lowest advantage. Therefore, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the set value is changed from "setting 1" with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the administrator of the gaming hall unintentionally terminates the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) immediately after the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is started, the setting value with the lowest advantage is obtained. Therefore, even if a game is started in such a situation, it is possible to prevent an unintended disadvantage from occurring in the game hall.

A setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (FIG. 181) is being executed, the information corresponding to the setting value being changed is stored in the setting update area 342 . As a result, while the setting reference area 341 stores and retains the information of the setting values that were set before the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) was started, the setting value update processing (FIG. Setting values can be changed.

If the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, then if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed, the game It will be in a restricted state in which the process for advancing is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing for progressing the game from being started even though the set value update processing (FIG. 181) has not been completed.

Even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed thereafter. If the "setting change operation" is performed in , the regulation state does not occur. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the process for progressing the game from being restricted even when the setting value is changed.

Even in the restricted state, power failure monitoring and various counter updating processes are executed. As a result, it is possible to ensure the execution of the necessary processing even in the state where the progress of the game is restricted as described above. In particular, by executing power outage monitoring, it is possible to appropriately deal with power outages in the event that power outages occur even when the progress of the game is being regulated.

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, the restricted state is resumed when the supply of operating power is resumed. As a result, when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, and the state in which the execution of the process for advancing the game is restricted is It is possible to prevent the cancellation by simply stopping the supply of .

In the configuration in which 1 is added to the setting value to be updated when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed in a situation where the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "0", the setting When the value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" in step SB901, which is executed prior to the process of determining whether the reset button 68c is pressed. It is a configuration that This makes it possible to prevent the set value to be updated from being incremented by 1 due to the pressing operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

Note that when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting value update process (FIG. 181), the setting confirmation process ( When step SB810) is executed, the setting update display flag may be cleared to "0" and the execution of the processing for progressing the game may not be restricted. By executing the setting confirmation process (step SB810), the current setting values to be used are notified, so that the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the setting values to be used. In such a case, even if the execution of the process for advancing the game is not restricted, the game will not proceed with the setting values not assumed by the manager of the game hall.

Also, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting value update process (FIG. 181), whether or not the "setting change operation" is being performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. The configuration may be such that the set value update process (FIG. 181) is forcibly executed regardless of the setting. This makes it possible to forcibly change the set value.

Further, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting confirmation process (step SB810), the execution of the process for progressing the game is regulated when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. It is good also as a structure which will be in the regulation state. In this case, when the setting confirmation process (step SB810) is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted, the regulation state may be avoided. When the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed, the control state may not be set.

Also, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting confirmation process (step SB810), whether or not the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation process (step SB810) is forcibly executed regardless of the setting. This makes it possible to forcibly confirm the setting value.

In the setting value update process (FIG. 181), it is specified that the reset button 68c is not pressed in the first processing cycle in the two consecutive processing cycles, and the reset button 68c is pressed in the latter processing cycle. Although the setting value to be selected is changed when it is specified that the pressing operation is performed, the reset button 68c is not limited to this, and the reset button 68c is used for each of a plurality of consecutive past processing times. is not pressed, and in that situation it is specified that the reset button 68c is being pressed in one processing time or a plurality of consecutive processing times, the set value to be selected is changed. It may be configured to be Even in this case, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the reset button 68c is pressed and the information on the confirmation history of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c in a plurality of consecutive processing times in the past is displayed. By rewriting the information corresponding to the fact that the setting value is updated, the setting value to be selected in the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is changed by pressing the reset button 68c for starting the setting value updating process (FIG. 181). It is possible to prevent

<Fifty-Fourth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the fifty-third embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 184 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC101 to SC128 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

At steps SC101 to SC106, the same processes as steps SB801 to SB806 of the main process (FIG. 179) in the fifty-third embodiment are executed. When all of steps SC104 to SC106 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SC107). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SC107: NO), it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SC108). ). When the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SC107 and step SC108: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SC109). When the game stop flag is set to "1", an abnormality command is transmitted at step SC127 and an external output process at the time of abnormality is executed at step SC128.

If the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SC109: NO), the process proceeds to step SC110. At steps SC110 to SC112, the same processes as steps SB809 to SB811 of the main process (FIG. 179) in the fifty-third embodiment are executed.

If it is determined at step SC107 that the reset button 68c is being pressed, or if it is determined at step SC108 that the setting update display flag is set to "1", then at step SC113 the setting key insertion unit 68a is pressed. is ON-operated using the setting key. If it is determined that the setting key inserting portion 68a has been turned ON (step SC113: YES), the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC114). A value update process is executed (step SC115). In steps SC116 to SC128, the same processes as steps SB114 to SB826 of the main process (FIG. 179) in the fifty-third embodiment are executed.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during execution of the setting value update process (step SC115), the state of "no operation" or the "RAM clear operation" is performed. When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed under certain circumstances, the situation in which the processing for progressing the game is blocked continues as in the fifty-third embodiment. not only when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed in the situation where the "setting confirmation operation" is performed, but also in the case where the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed Setting value update processing (step SC115) is executed. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during execution of the setting value update process (step SC115), the setting value update process ( Step SC115) becomes easier to execute.

In particular, it is necessary to turn on the setting key inserting portion 68a by using the setting key and to press the reset button 68c by using the setting key for the "setting change operation", and to use the setting key for the "setting confirmation operation". In a configuration where it is necessary to turn on the key insertion portion 68a, if the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on even if the reset button 68c is not pressed. As a result, the set value update process (step SC115) is executed. As a result, although the setting value update process (step SC115) is started by turning ON the power of the pachinko machine 10 in the situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, for example, the power is turned OFF by mistake during the process. In order to quickly return to the ON state of the power supply after that, the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, and even if the reset button 68c is not pressed, the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state. A value update process (step SC115) can be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, if it is determined in step SC112 that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned ON, before the set value update process (step SC115) is started, a work for specific control is executed in step SC114. The OFF confirmation flag 361 in the area 221 is set to "1". As a result, when the set value update process (step SC115) is started, even if the process of setting "1" to the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not performed, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the time of turning ON the power supply can be used as a trigger. It is possible to prevent the setting value to be updated from being incremented by one. Incidentally, in the set value update process (step SC115) in this embodiment, the process of steps SB902 to SB918 is performed without executing the process of step SB901 in the set value update process (FIG. 181) of the fifty-third embodiment. executed.

In the setting value update process (step SC115), it is specified that the reset button 68c is not pressed in the first processing cycle in the two consecutive processing cycles, and the reset button 68c is pressed in the latter processing cycle. Although the setting value to be selected is changed when it is specified that the pressing operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reset button 68c is used for each of a plurality of consecutive past processing times. is not pressed, and in that situation, it is specified that the reset button 68c is pressed in one processing time or a plurality of consecutive processing times, the set value to be selected is changed. It may be configured to be Even in this case, when the set value update process (step SC115) is started, the reset button 68c is pressed and the information about the confirmation history of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c in a plurality of consecutive past processes is stored. By rewriting the information corresponding to the fact that the setting value is updated, the setting value to be selected in the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is changed by pressing the reset button 68c for starting the setting value updating process (FIG. 181). It is possible to prevent

<Fifty-fifth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 185 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC201 to SC230 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SC201). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SC202). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 188), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is also set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) are started by interrupting the main process. Also, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are being executed, those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main side CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 188) is mainly set. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt cycles, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SC203). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SC201 to SC223) is started in the main processing (FIG. 185). It is cleared to "0" before (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed and the remaining process (step SC227 to step SC230) is started. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. , the process for progressing the game in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) when the supply of operating power is started. can be prevented from running. On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power failure monitoring is executed even in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the time of supply start, The winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) is executed. ), even if a power failure occurs while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the power failure process can be executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, when a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is interrupted and activated in the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the set value update process (step SC216), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 185) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 185) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Thereafter, the display start flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SC204). The display start flag specifies in the main side CPU 63 that the display control of the special figure display section 37a and the general figure display section 38a should be started after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started. is a flag for

Thereafter, at steps SC205 to SC225, the same processes as steps SB104 to SB124 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed. In this case, the content of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 185) in relation to the combination of the state at the time of the last supply stop of the operating power and the content of the operation at the time of starting the current supply of the operating power is the above-mentioned 49th. As in the embodiment, the processing contents are shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 171 . For example, when the power failure process is executed while neither the setting confirmation process (step SC213) nor the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. When the power failure processing is executed in a state where the power failure processing is performed, and when the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the first RAM clear processing (step SC218) is executed. Further, when the power failure process is executed while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the set value update process ( In step SC216), the second RAM clear process (step SB313 in FIG. 167 in the 49th embodiment) is executed, and the power failure process is executed in a situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is not executed. 49 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the second RAM clearing process (the Step SB313) is executed.

In the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process, the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the initialization is performed, while the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared. "0" clearing and initialization are not executed for . FIG. 186 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 provided in the work area 221 for specific control.

In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped due to the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 being in the OFF state, power supply and launch control Backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 from a power failure power supply unit provided in the device 78 as power for storing data. By supplying backup power to the main RAM 65 in this way, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are is also supplied with backup power. Backup power is supplied to the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 by supplying backup power to the work area 221 for specific control. As a result, backup power is supplied to the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped because the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. , information is stored and retained in the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 .

The clear target area 371 includes a second display data buffer 272 , a fourth display data buffer 274 and a fifth display data buffer 275 . The second display data buffer 272 is an area in which display data for causing the special figure reservation display section 37b to perform a predetermined display is set as in the thirty-third embodiment. If the hold information for the special figure display unit 37a is newly stored in the hold storage area 65a in the hold information acquisition process (step S401) in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12), the first timer interrupt process (Figure 133) in the display control process (step S8915) display data corresponding to the number of pending information for the special figure display section 37a stored in the pending storage area 65a after the storage is the second display data buffer 272 is set to In addition, when the hold information for the special figure display unit 37a is digested as an execution trigger for the game round in the data setting process (step S502) in the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), the first timer interrupt process ( 133) in the display control process (step S8915), the display data corresponding to the number of pending information for the special figure display section 37a stored in the pending storage area 65a after the digestion is stored in the second display data buffer 272. set.

The fourth display data buffer 274 is an area for storing display data for causing the normal diagram reservation display section 38b to perform a predetermined display, as in the thirty-third embodiment. When the hold information for the general map display unit 38a in the general map general electric control process (step S8914) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is newly stored in the general electric reservation area 65c, the first timer In the display control processing (step S8915) in the interrupt processing (FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the number of pending information for the normal diagram display section 38a stored in the general power reserve area 65c after the storage is displayed as the fourth display. It is set in the data buffer 274 . In addition, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the general pattern general electric control processing (step S8914), the hold information for the general pattern display unit 38a was digested as an execution trigger for the fluctuation display times of the general pattern display unit 38a In this case, it corresponds to the number of pending information for the general/universal diagram display unit 38a stored in the general/universal power reserve area 65c after the digestion in the display control processing (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). Display data to be displayed is set in the fourth display data buffer 274 .

The fifth display data buffer 275 is an area in which display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays is set, as in the thirty-third embodiment. The setting of the display data to the fifth display data buffer 275 is executed at steps SC403, SC405 and SC406 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) to be described later.

In addition to the second display data buffer 272, the fourth display data buffer 274 and the fifth display data buffer 275, the clear target area 371 includes a reservation storage area 65a in which reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is stored and a normal It includes a general electricity holding area 65c in which holding information for the diagram display portion 38a is stored. Therefore, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, the reserved information for the special figure display section 37a and the reserved information for the normal figure display section 38a are erased. In this case, the clear target area 371 includes the second display data buffer 272 and the fourth display data buffer 274 as described above. Thereby, when the reservation information for the special figure display section 37a becomes 0 by initializing the reservation storage area 65a, the display contents of the special figure reservation display section 37b are also reserved for the special figure display section 37a. It is possible to set the display content to be 0 pieces of information, and when the reservation information for the general map display unit 38a becomes 0 by initializing the general electric reservation area 65c, the general map reservation The display content of the display section 38b can also be set to a display content in which there is no pending information for the normal pattern display section 38a.

Further, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, basically, after the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power is completed, Value information will be displayed, but if the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the current pachinko machine 10 If the set value is displayed and the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, the set value in the process of being updated is displayed, and furthermore, the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power is completed. In that case, a check display is performed. That is, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, when the supply of operating power is resumed, information different from the base value information displayed before the supply of operating power is stopped is displayed. will be displayed. Therefore, even if the fifth display data buffer 275 is initialized when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, there is no problem with the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. .

The area to be cleared 371 includes an area for special electric train control and an area for normal electric train control in addition to the above areas. Therefore, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the win/fail lottery mode becomes the low probability mode regardless of the win/fail lottery mode immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0", and the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". be done. Also, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. Also, after various registers of the main side CPU 63 are cleared to "0", initialization is executed. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SC202 is executed.

Although the processing contents of the first RAM clearing process are the same as the processing contents of the second RAM clearing process in the setting value updating process, a configuration may be adopted in which a part of these processing contents are different. For example, an area to be cleared to "0" and initialized in the first RAM clear process may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the second RAM clear process. The area to be cleared and initialized may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the first RAM clear process.

The non-clearable area 372 includes a first display data buffer 271 , a third display data buffer 273 and an initial display completed flag 373 . The first display data buffer 271 is an area in which display data for causing the special figure display section 37a to perform a predetermined display is stored as in the thirty-third embodiment. Display control processing (Fig. 13) in the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) by executing the processing for starting the fluctuation display of the pattern in the special Fig. display unit 37a at step S513 in the special figure fluctuation start processing (Fig. 13) In step S8915), the display data corresponding to the display at the start of fluctuation of the special figure display unit 37a is set in the first display data buffer 271. In addition, the processing for updating the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a is executed in the special figure fluctuation process (step S407) in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12). 133) in the display control process (step S8915) is set to the first display data buffer 271 the display data for advancing the variable display of the design of the special figure display section 37a. In addition, the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a in the special figure confirmation process (step S408) in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12) are changed to the success determination process (step S504) and the distribution determination process ( Step S506) by the display control processing (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) by executing the processing for the display content corresponding to the processing result of the special figure display unit 37a this game Display data for performing display corresponding to the result of the round is set in the first display data buffer 271 . The display data set in this case is the display data selected at step S507 or step S509 of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 13) at the start of this game round. In addition, the display data set in this case is stored and held in the first display data buffer 271 until a new game round is started in the special figure display section 37a.

The third display data buffer 273 is an area for storing display data for causing the normal diagram display section 38a to perform a predetermined display, as in the thirty-third embodiment. The first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) by executing the processing for starting the fluctuation display of the pattern in the general pattern display unit 38a in the general pattern general electrical control processing (step S8914) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) In the display control process (step S8915) in FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the display at the start of fluctuation of the normal pattern display section 38a is set in the third display data buffer 273. FIG. In addition, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the general diagram general electric control processing (step S8914) in the processing for updating the display content of the general diagram display unit 38a is executed by executing the first timer interrupt processing ( In the display control process (step S8915) in FIG. 133), the display data for advancing the variable display of the pattern of the normal pattern display section 38a is set in the third display data buffer 273. FIG. In addition, the display contents of the general pattern display unit 38a in the general pattern general electric control processing (step S8914) in the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) By executing the processing for the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the display control processing (step S8915), the normal diagram display unit 38a is caused to display corresponding to the result of the current fluctuation display time Display data for is set in the third display data buffer 273 . The display data set in this case is stored and retained in the third display data buffer 273 until a new variable display cycle is started in the normal map display section 38a.

The initial display completion flag 373 is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not it is a situation after completing the initial display of the special figure display portion 37a and the general figure display portion 38a at the shipping stage of the factory. By including the initial display completion flag 373 in the area 372 not to be cleared, after confirming the initial display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a at the shipping stage of the factory, the operating power after that It is possible to prevent the initial display from being performed when supply is restarted.

Since the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 are included in the non-clearing area 372, even if the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the supply of operating power is restarted. The display contents of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a when the display of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a is started after the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped It is possible to return to Thereby, even if the player confirms the special figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a after the supply of the operating power is restarted, it is specified whether or not the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing has been executed. I can't do it.

In particular, the second RAM clear process is executed in the set value update process (step SC216) that allows the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 to be changed, so when the second RAM clear process is executed, the special figure display unit 37a and the display content of at least one of the normal map display unit 38a becomes the display content corresponding to the execution of the second RAM clear processing, or the display content is changed from the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped, the display content By checking the special figure display portion 37a or the normal figure display portion 38a, it is possible to predict whether or not the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. On the other hand, even if the second RAM clear processing is executed, these special figure display units 37a when the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started after the supply of the operating power is started And the display content of the normal map display unit 38a is restored to the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped. Thereby, even if the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a are confirmed, it becomes possible not to specify whether the setting value update process (step SC216) was performed.

In addition to the areas described above, the non-clearable area 372 includes an area in which setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set (that is, the setting reference area 341). As a result, even if the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is maintained as it is. The non-clearable area 372 also includes a work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Incidentally, since backup power is not supplied to the RAMs of the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82, the supply of operating power to the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 is interrupted when the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. When stopped, the information stored in the RAMs of the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 is erased. However, if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the main CPU 63 notifies the sound emission control device 81 of the effect execution state, and the supply of the operating power is stopped. By transmitting a command for returning to the state immediately before the operation power supply is stopped, the contents of the effect execution control in the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are restored to the state immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. It will happen.

Returning to the description of the main process (FIG. 185), after executing the process of step SC225, the display start process is executed (step SC226). Thereafter, remaining processing is executed in steps SC227 to SC230. The processing contents of these steps SC227 to SC230 are the same as steps SB125 to SB128 of the main processing (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

Next, the display start processing executed in step SC226 of the main processing (FIG. 185) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of steps SC301 to SC305 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set in the initial display completion flag 373 (step SC301: NO), the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC302), and the initial Display data is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC303). Then, the initial display completed flag 373 is set to "1" (step SC304).

By controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a using the initial display data for the special figure stored in the first display data buffer 271, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Although the display content of the initial display in the special figure display unit 37a is arbitrary, for example, all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a may be configured to be in a light emitting state, provided in the special figure display unit 37a A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately. Further, by controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the initial display data for the normal map stored in the third display data buffer 273, initial display is performed in the normal map display unit 38a. The display content of the initial display in the normal map display unit 38a is arbitrary, but for example, it may be configured such that all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the normal map display unit 38a are in a light emitting state. A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately.

On the other hand, if the initial display completion flag 373 is set to "1" (step SC301: YES), the processes of steps SC302 and SC303 are not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In addition, as already explained, the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 are provided in the non-clearing area 372, so that the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are executed in the main process (FIG. 185). Even if either one is executed, the display data stored immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is, and the third display data buffer 273 is kept in a state where the operating power is stopped. The display data stored immediately before the supply of is stopped is stored as it is.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC301, or if the processing of step SC304 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC305). . The display start flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether to start the display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b. is. When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As already explained, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, as already described, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 187) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

Next, the second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processes of steps SC401 to SC415 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 . In the second timer interrupt process, the interrupt is permitted when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is started, and is prohibited when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is finished. In the second timer interrupt process, the interrupt is permitted when the set value update process (step SC216) is started, and the interrupt is prohibited when the set value update process (step SC216) ends. Also, in the second interrupt processing, the interrupt is not performed until the setting of interrupt prohibition is performed at step SC227 of the main processing (FIG. 185) after the setting of permission of interrupt is performed at step SC230 of the main processing (FIG. 185). Allowed. The same applies to the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133).

At steps SC401 to SC409, the same processes as steps S8401 to S8409 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the type counter is "5" (step SC410). As in the thirty-third embodiment, the type counter specifies the target of display data transmission among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 63. It is a counter for When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted.

If the value of the type counter is one of "1" to "4", that is, display any one of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b If it is in the control situation (step SC410: NO), it is determined whether or not the display start flag of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC411). If the value of the type counter is "5" (step SC410: YES), or if the value of the type counter is any of "1" to "4" and the display start flag is set to "1" (Step SC410: NO, Step SC411: YES), the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 is executed.

In the processing of steps SC412 to SC414, first, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step SC412). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. Read from the side ROM 64 .

After that, display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step SC413). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. When the display data is read and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275 .

After that, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step SC414). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step SC412 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Also, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read in step SC413 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

On the other hand, if the value of the type counter is one of "1" to "4" and the display start flag is not set to "1" (step SC410 and step SC411: NO), the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 do not run As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, until the display start flag is set to "1", the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, and the general figure display section 38a And the special figure display part 37a, the special figure reservation display part 37b, the general figure display part 38a and the general figure reservation display part 38b are maintained in the off state without the display control of the normal figure reservation display part 38b being started.

If a negative determination is made in step SC411, or if the processing of step SC414 is executed, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing (step SC415).

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 189 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

Since "1" is not yet set to the initial display completion flag 373 at the factory shipping stage, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is displayed. When started, the initial display is started in these special figure display portion 37a and normal figure display portion 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started.

If it is not at the factory shipping stage, that is, if the initial display completion flag 373 is already set to "1", the first RAM clearing process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). If it is executed, if the setting value update process is executed, if the setting confirmation process is executed, or if these processes are not executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. Display control of these special figure display part 37a and normal figure display part 38a is carried out so that it may become the display contents just before. Thereby, even if the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a are confirmed, it becomes possible not to specify whether the setting value update process (step SC216) was performed.

In particular, the display contents when the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started, and the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped are identical. As a result, after confirming and remembering the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, after the supply of the operating power starts It is possible to make it impossible to identify whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) has been executed even if the display contents displayed first on the display section 38a are confirmed.

Further, by setting the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the non-clearing area 372, which is outside the execution target of the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process in the work area 221 for specific control, The display contents when the display of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a is started are the same as the display contents of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. It is a configuration that In other words, even if the special figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a are confirmed, no special processing is required to make it impossible to identify whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) has been executed. . Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while suppressing an increase in the processing load.

Note that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which both the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 are provided in the area 372 not to be cleared. Although provided, the third display data buffer 273 may be provided in the clear target area 371 . In this case, if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped is displayed in the special figure display unit 37a. is started, but the initial display is performed in the normal map display section 38a. Alternatively, the third display data buffer 273 is provided in the non-clearing area 372 , but the first display data buffer 271 may be provided in the clearing area 371 . In this case, when the supply of the operating power is started and the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped is displayed in the normal diagram display section 38a. will be started, but the initial display will be performed in the special figure display section 37a.

In addition, in a configuration in which a round display unit is provided as a display unit whose display is controlled by the main CPU 63 to notify the number of round games that occur in the open/close execution mode triggered by the result of a big win. may be configured such that an area for storing display data for causing the round display unit to perform display is provided in the non-clearable area 372 . In this case, the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started when the supply of operating power is stopped while a predetermined display is being performed on the round display section. However, the predetermined display is resumed in the round display section.

In addition, all the display units that are directly display-controlled by the main side CPU 63, including the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b, are for displaying may be configured such that the area in which the display data is stored is not initialized by the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing. In this case, even if the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, any of the display units whose display is directly controlled by the main CPU 63 will not be supplied with the operating power. is displayed according to the display contents before is stopped. In addition, in the configuration, although the display by the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped in the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b is temporarily started, after that the corresponding reservation information is 0 It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display content is switched to one corresponding to the fact that the display is individual.

In addition, the area where the display data for displaying in the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b is stored is initialized when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed However, the number of corresponding pending information may be configured to display the special figure pending display portion 37b and the normal figure pending display portion 38b in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. In this case, by executing the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing, a display indicating that the corresponding reservation information is 0 in each of the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b is performed. Even if it is displayed, it is difficult for the player to understand that the display indicating that the reservation information is 0 is performed, so the special figure reservation display part 37b and the normal figure reservation display part 38b were confirmed. However, it becomes difficult to specify that the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing has been executed.

<Fifty-Sixth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-fifth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 190 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control.

In the clear target area 371, the second display data buffer 272 in which the display data for causing the special figure reservation display unit 37b to perform a predetermined display is stored, and the general figure reservation display unit 38b for performing a predetermined display In addition to a fourth display data buffer 274 storing display data and a fifth display data buffer 275 storing display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays, , The first display data buffer 271 in which display data for performing a predetermined display on the special figure display unit 37a is stored, and the display data for performing a predetermined display on the normal figure display unit 38a are stored A three-view data buffer 273 is provided. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process (step SC218) is executed in the main process (FIG. 185) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. The display data corresponding to the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before being stopped will be erased.

An initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371 in addition to the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 . The initial display flag 375 is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not it is in a situation where initial display needs to be performed in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. Since the initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371, the initial display flag 375 is set to "0" when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185). ” will be cleared. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the special figure display after the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SC201 to step SC223) is executed When the display of the part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a.

FIG. 191 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC501 to SC511 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SC501: NO), the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC502), and the initial Display data is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC503). Then, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1" (step SC504).

By controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a using the initial display data for the special figure stored in the first display data buffer 271, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Although the display content of the initial display in the special figure display unit 37a is arbitrary, for example, all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a may be configured to be in a light emitting state, provided in the special figure display unit 37a A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately. In addition, the display content of the initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is different from the display content stopped and displayed in order to notify the game result of the game round in the special figure display portion 37a. In addition, the display contents of the initial display in the special figure display section 37a are different from the display contents displayed in the situation where the variation display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Thereby, it becomes possible to clearly specify that the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

By controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the initial display data for the normal map stored in the third display data buffer 273, initial display is performed in the normal map display unit 38a. The display content of the initial display in the normal map display unit 38a is arbitrary, but for example, it may be configured such that all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the normal map display unit 38a are in a light emitting state. A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately. In addition, the display content of the initial display in the normal map display unit 38a is different from the display content that is stopped and displayed to notify the result of the vibration open lottery in the variable display time in the normal map display unit 38a. there is In addition, the display contents of the initial display in the normal pattern display portion 38a are different from the display contents displayed in the situation where the pattern is displayed in the normal pattern display portion 38a. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify that the initial display is being performed in the normal map display section 38a.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SC501, by referring to a storage area in which information indicating whether or not a game round is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored, the game round is cleared. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is resumed after being stopped during execution of (step SC505). Information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is started, and information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is ended. removed from the area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

Further, by referring to the storage area storing information indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, the operating power is reduced during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of power is stopped (step SC506). The storage area stores information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and indicates that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Information is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during execution of the game cycle nor during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SC505 and step SC506: NO), the initial display data for the special figure is changed to the first display data. It is set in the buffer 271 (step SC507). By using the initial display data for the special figure stored in the first display data buffer 271 to control the display of the special figure display section 37a, the already explained initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was either during execution of the game round or during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SC505 or step SC506: YES), the initial display data for the special figure is the second Since it is not set in the 1 display data buffer 271, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is. Therefore, when the display in the special figure display section 37a is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped will be resumed as it is.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SC505, when the affirmative determination is made in step SC506, or when the process of step SC507 is executed, the normal figure display section 38a changes in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control By referring to the storage area in which the information indicating whether or not the image is being displayed is stored, the supply of the operating power is resumed after the supply of the operating power is stopped during the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a. It is determined whether or not it is in a state of being out of order (step SC508). The storage area stores information indicating that the normal pattern display unit 38a is executing the variable display of the pattern when the normal pattern display unit 38a starts the variable display of the pattern. When the variable display of the pattern is terminated at , the information indicating that the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal pattern display section 38a is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

In addition, by referring to the storage area in which information indicating whether or not the general electricity open state is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored, during execution of the general electricity open state It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped (step SC509). This storage area stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is started, and stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is terminated. Information indicating that there is is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state (step SC508 and step SC509: NO), for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC510). By controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the normal map initial display data stored in the third display data buffer 273, the already explained initial display is performed in the normal map display unit 38a. On the other hand, when the previous supply of operating power was stopped was either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal diagram display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state (step SC508 or step SC509: YES), Since the initial display data for the normal map is not set in the third display data buffer 273, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the third display data buffer 273 as it is. . Therefore, when the display on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display contents of the normal map display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are resumed as they are.

When the process of step SC504 is executed, when the affirmative determination is made in step SC508, when the affirmative determination is made in step SC509, or when the process of step SC510 is executed, the clear target area of the work area 221 for specific control The display start flag provided in 371 is set to "1" (step SC511). As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 191) executed after the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power ends. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 191), as already explained, even if both the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process are not executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Along with setting the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display data for the general figure may be set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts the initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in a situation where both the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 191), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 192 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". ”is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure display Initial display is started in section 38a. The initial display in the special figure display unit 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the initial display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

Whether the first RAM clearing process is executed based on the "RAM clearing operation" or the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process is executed based on the "setting change operation" as described above, When the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a, so that the supply of operating power is started and special When the display is started in the figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a, even if the display contents of these display parts 37a and 38a are confirmed, it is not possible to determine which of the first RAM clearing process and the set value update process has been executed. unable to comprehend. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process when the supply of operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped will not affect the game. Initial display is started in the special figure display section 37a when the display is started in the special figure display section 37a when the situation is neither during the execution of the times nor during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode. In addition, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped. is neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state, the normal map display when the display is started in the normal map display unit 38a An initial display is started in the section 38a. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and An initial display is performed in the normal map display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

On the other hand, the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during execution of the game round or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, and in the process when the supply of the operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the first RAM If the clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed, special figure display unit so that the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a 37a is display-controlled. In addition, the state in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state, and the processing at the start of the supply of the operating power (step SC201 ~ When the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed in step SC223), the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the normal diagram display unit 38a The display of the normal map display unit 38a is controlled so that . As a result, when the game situation immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal It becomes possible to start the display of the diagram display section 38a.

It should be noted that the contents of the initial display displayed on the special figure display unit 37a when the first RAM clear processing is executed and when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started is different It is good also as a structure with. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the contents of the initial display displayed on the general map display unit 38a are different between when the first RAM clearing process is executed and when the second RAM clearing process is executed. It is good also as a structure with.

Further, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a, whereas the normal figure display section 38a Then, a configuration may be adopted in which the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped is displayed. Further, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the initial display is performed in the normal figure display unit 38a, whereas the special figure display unit 37a Then, a configuration may be adopted in which the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped is displayed.

In addition, there are multiple types of initial display of the special figure display unit 37a, and when the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power is started, it was selected by lottery It is good also as a structure by which an initial display is performed in the special figure display part 37a. In addition, there are multiple types of initial display of the normal map display unit 38a, and when the initial display is performed on the normal map display unit 38a when the supply of operating power is started, it is selected by lottery. It may be configured such that the initial display is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a.

In addition, as a display unit whose display is controlled by the main CPU 63, there is provided a round display unit for notifying the number of round games that occur in the open/close execution mode triggered by the result of the big win. is when either the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, or when neither the first RAM clearing process nor the second RAM clearing process is executed. Even if there is, the initial display may be performed on the round display section. As a result, even if the round display portion is checked, it cannot be determined whether or not the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process has been executed.

In addition, all the display units that are directly display-controlled by the main side CPU 63, including the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, and the general figure reservation display unit 38b, are supplied with operating power. is started, the initial display is It is good also as a structure performed. In the configuration, although the initial display is once started in the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b, the display content corresponding to the fact that the corresponding reservation information is 0 after that Switches to may be configured.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In such a case, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) may not be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the second RAM clear process is executed, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) are executed, while the first RAM clear process is executed. In such a case, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) may not be executed.

<Fifty-seventh embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-sixth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-sixth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-sixth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 193 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC601 to SC605 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG. Further, first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 and an initial display flag 375 are provided in a clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control.

When "1" is not set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC601: NO), the deviation display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC602), and the deviation for the normal figure is set. Display data is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC603). Then, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1" (step SC604).

Outgoing display data for the special figure is selected in the stop result setting process for the outgoing result (step S509) when the result of the right or wrong judgment process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (Fig. 13) is an outgoing result. is the display data to be displayed. That is, the loss display data for the special figure is the display data for finally performing the loss display in the special figure display section 37a in the game round in which the result of the winning/failure determination process is a loss result. Since only one type of deviating display data for a special figure is set, the type of deviating display in the special figure display section 37a is also one. In addition, a plurality of types of hit displays are set to be finally displayed in the special figure display unit 37a in the game round in which the result of the success/failure determination process is a hit result, but the miss display is different from these multiple types of hit displays. This is the displayed content.

The display of the special figure display section 37a is controlled using the special figure removal display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, so that the special figure display section 37a performs the removal display. The display content of the out-of-off display is arbitrary, but for example, only one of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a may be configured to be in a light emitting state, and a plurality of light emitting units emit light. It may be configured to be in a state.

Loss display data for the normal map is executed when the result of the normal power open lottery in the normal map power control process (step S8914) of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) is a loss result. It is the display data for causing the normal pattern display unit 38a to finally display the deviation in the variable display times of the normal map display unit 38a corresponding to . Since only one type of deviation display data for the normal pattern is set, the type of deviation display in the normal pattern display section 38a is also one type. In addition, only one type of winning display that is finally displayed on the general pattern display unit 38a is set in the variable display times of the general pattern display unit 38a in which the result of the general electric open lottery is the winning result, but the off display is The display content is different from the hit display.

By controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the normal map loss display data stored in the third display data buffer 273, the normal map display unit 38a performs a loss display. The content of the display of the deviation display is arbitrary. It may be configured to be in a state.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC601, or if the process of step SC604 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC605). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 193) which is executed after the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power ends. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 193), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 In addition to setting the deviation display data for the normal view, the deviation display data for the normal view is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit Immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a, the disconnection display is started. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts to display the deviation in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 191), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, if "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC601: YES), the processes of steps SC602 and SC603 are not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 194 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". " is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure A failure display is started on the display section 38a. The off display in the special figure display portion 37a is the pattern in the special figure display portion 37a when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The missing display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the detachment display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear processing is executed as described above and when the second RAM clear processing of the setting value update processing is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a starts When the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed, the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a display. Even if the display contents of the display portions 37a and 38a are checked in the case where the first RAM clearing process or the set value updating process is executed, it cannot be grasped. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display portion 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. Here, in most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the game round nor the opening/closing execution mode is executed at the closing time of the game hall. In most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the variable display time nor the general electricity open state is executed. That is, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are basically off display. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and A deviation display is performed in the general pattern display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the off display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

In addition, in the configuration in which there are multiple types of off display of the special figure display unit 37a, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, these multiple types It may be configured such that a predetermined one type of deviation display is performed in the special figure display section 37a out of the deviation display. In addition, in a configuration in which there are multiple types of off display of the normal diagram display unit 38a, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, these multiple types It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a predetermined one type of deviation display out of the deviation display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start process (FIG. 193) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start processing (FIG. 193) may not be executed. Further, when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start processing (FIG. 193) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start processing (FIG. 193) may not be executed.

<Fifty-Eighth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-fifth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 195 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 of the work area 221 for specific control.

In the clear target area 371, the second display data buffer 272 in which the display data for causing the special figure reservation display unit 37b to perform a predetermined display is stored, and the general figure reservation display unit 38b for performing a predetermined display In addition to a fourth display data buffer 274 storing display data and a fifth display data buffer 275 storing display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays, , The first display data buffer 271 in which display data for performing a predetermined display on the special figure display unit 37a is stored, and the display data for performing a predetermined display on the normal figure display unit 38a are stored A three-view data buffer 273 is provided. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process (step SC218) is executed in the main process (FIG. 185) or when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. The display data corresponding to the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before being stopped will be erased.

An initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371 in addition to the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 . The initial display flag 375 is a flag for specifying by the main side CPU 63 whether or not it is in a situation where it is necessary to perform a deviated display as an initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. Since the initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371, the initial display flag 375 is set to "0" when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185). ” will be cleared. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the special figure display after the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SC201 to step SC223) is executed As an initial display, the deviation display is performed in the normal display section 38a and the normal display section 37a.

The non-clearable area 372 is provided with an initial display counter 381 for special maps and an initial display counter 382 for normal maps. The initial display counter 381 for the special figure is for the special figure that exists in a plurality of types when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started and the special figure display unit 37a performs the off display as the initial display. It is a counter for determining by lottery which type of special figure out of the out display is to be performed. Although the numerical range that the initial display counter 381 for the special figure can take is "0 to 59", it is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The initial display counter 382 for the normal map is used when the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, and when the normal map display unit 38a is to perform a deviated display as an initial display, It is a counter for determining by lottery which type of normal figure out-of-order display should be performed. The range of values that the normal map initial display counter 382 can take is "0 to 59", but it is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The initial display counter 381 for the special figure and the initial display counter 382 for the normal figure are provided in the non-clearable area 372 as described above. As a result, if the supply of backup power to the main RAM 65 is continued in a situation where the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the main processing (FIG. 185) performs the first RAM clear processing or the Even if the 2RAM clearing process is executed, the initial display counter 381 for the special map and the initial display counter 382 for the normal map are not initialized and the numerical information immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored. is maintained.

The numerical information of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure and the numerical information of the initial display counter 382 for the general figure are periodically updated by the first timer interrupt process in the situation where the activation of the first timer interrupt process is permitted. be done. FIG. 196 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC701 to SC722 in the first timer interrupt processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

At steps SC705 and SC705, the same processes as steps S8901 to S8905 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. After that, an initial display counter update process for a special figure is executed (step SC706). In the update process, the current numerical information is read from the initial display counter 381 for the special figure, and after adding 1 to the read numerical information, the numerical information after the addition of 1 is overwritten on the initial display counter 381 for the special figure. do. In this case, it is cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "59").

Thereafter, at step SC707, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to either the game stop flag or the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control. If any flag is set to "1" (step SC707: YES), this first timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the processes of steps SC708 to SC722. If none of the flags is set to "1" (step SC707: NO), an initial display counter update process for general map is executed (step SC708). In the update process, the current numerical information is read from the initial display counter 382 for the normal map, and after adding 1 to the read numerical information, the numerical information after the addition of 1 is overwritten on the initial display counter 382 for the normal map. do. In this case, it is cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "59"). At steps SC709 to SC722, the same processes as steps S8907 to S8920 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

Here, the initial display counter update process for the special figure (step SC706) is set as a process to be executed regardless of whether the game stop flag or the start-up process flag is set to "1". On the other hand, the initial display counter update process (step SC708) for the normal figure is set as a process that is not executed when the game stop flag or the start-up process flag is set to "1". As a result, it is possible to change the update frequency between the initial display counter 381 for special figures and the initial display counter 382 for general figures, and the initial display counter 381 for special figures and the initial display counter 382 for general figures are not synchronized.

FIG. 197 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC801 to SC807 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SC801: NO), a lottery process for the extra display data for the special figure is executed (step SC802). In the lottery process of the deviating display data for the special figure, the deviating display lottery table 383 for the special figure pre-stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 198(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning display lottery table 383 for the special figure. As shown in FIG. 198(a), there are the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure as the loss display data for the special figure. ing.

The first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure are the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13). This is the display data that can be selected by lottery in the stop result setting process for the failure result (step S509) when the result is the failure result. In other words, the first to third loss display data for the special figure are display data for finally performing the loss display in the special figure display section 37a in the game cycle in which the result of the win/fail judgment processing is the result of the loss. . The first deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the first deviation display for the special figure in the special figure display section 37a, and the second deviation display data for the special figure is the second deviation for the special figure. It is data for displaying the display on the special figure display section 37a, and the third deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third deviation display for the special figure on the special figure display section 37a. The display contents of the first failure display for special symbols, the second failure display for special symbols, and the third failure display for special symbols are different from each other. In addition, a plurality of types of winning display finally displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the game round in which the result of the success/failure determination process is a winning result is set, but the first to third outliers for the special figure are The display contents are different from those of the plurality of types of hit display. It should be noted that, even in the stop result setting process for the outlier result (step S509), the initial display counter 381 for the special figure and the outlier display lottery table 383 for the special figure are used to display the outlier display on the special figure display unit 37a. Select the type from the 1st to 3rd outlier display for the special figure.

In the special figure loss display lottery table 383, the numerical range of the special figure initial display counter 381 is set for each of the first to third special figure loss display data. Specifically, the numerical value range of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is set to "0 to 19" for the first loss display data for special figures, and the second loss display data for special figures On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "20 to 39" is set, and the initial display counter for the special figure of "40 to 59" for the third off display data for the special figure A numerical range of 381 is set. That is, the probability of selecting the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure in the lottery process for the loss display data for the special figure is "1/3". ” are the same.

In the lottery process for the special figure loss display data, after reading out the special figure loss display lottery table 383, the special figure initial display counter 381 provided in the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the special figure loss display lottery table 383, the display data to be displayed this time is the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure. Selection is made from the outlier display data and the third outlier display data for the special figure.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the out-of-order display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC803). By performing display control of the special figure display section 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, the deviation display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. That is, when the first loss display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second loss display data for the special figure is set, the second loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the third loss for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the special figure display section 37a performs the third deviation display for the special figure.

After that, a lottery process for the lost display data for the normal map is executed (step SC804). In the lottery process of the deviation display data for the normal map, the deviation display lottery table 384 for the normal map stored in advance in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 198(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the misalignment display lottery table 384 for the normal figure. As shown in FIG. 198(b), there are first deviation display data for normal maps, second deviation display data for normal maps, and third deviation display data for normal maps as the deviation display data for normal maps. ing.

The first outlier display data for normal maps, the second outlier display data for normal ), when the result of the general electric open lottery executed using the general electric role release counter C4 to determine whether or not to open the general electric role 34a is a lost result, the general This is the display data for causing the normal pattern display unit 38a to finally perform the deviation display for the normal map in the variable display times of the pattern display unit 38a. The first deviation display data for normal maps is data for displaying the first deviation display for normal maps on the normal map display unit 38a, and the second deviation display data for normal maps is the second deviation for normal maps. It is data for displaying the display on the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display data for the normal map is data for displaying the third deviation display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a. The display contents of the first deviation display for normal maps, the second deviation display for normal maps, and the third deviation display for normal maps are different from each other. In addition, a plurality of types of winning displays are set to be finally displayed on the general pattern display unit 38a in the variable display times in which the result of the general electric open lottery is the winning result, but the first to third misalignments for the general pattern are set. The display has display contents different from those of the plurality of types of winning displays. It should be noted that, also in the normal map general electric control process (step SC716), the initial display counter 382 for the general map and the disconnection display lottery table 384 for the general map are used to select the type of disconnection display to be displayed on the normal map display unit 38a. Select from 1st to 3rd outlier display for normal map.

In the deviation display lottery table 384 for the normal pattern, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal pattern is set for each of the first to third deviation display data for the normal pattern. Specifically, a numerical range of "0 to 19" for the initial display counter 382 for normal maps is set for the first deviation display data for normal maps, and for the second deviation display data for normal maps, On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map of "20 to 39" is set, and the initial display counter for the normal map of "40 to 59" is set for the third deviation display data for the normal map. A numerical range of 382 is set. In other words, the selection probability of the first error display data for the normal pattern, the second error display data for the normal pattern, and the third error display data for the normal pattern in the lottery process for the error display data for the normal pattern is "1/3". ” are the same.

In the lottery process for the loss display data for the normal map, after reading the loss display lottery table 384 for the normal map, the initial display counter 382 for the normal map provided in the area 372 not to be cleared in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the deviation display lottery table 384 for the normal figure, the display data to be displayed this time is the first deviation display data for the normal figure and the second deviation display data for the normal figure. Selection is made from the outlier display data and the third outlier display data for the normal map.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the lost display data for the normal figure is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC805). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal map display section 38a, so that the deviation display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal map display section 38a. That is, when the first deviation display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second deviation display data for the normal map is set in , the second deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, the normal map display section 38a performs the third deviation display for the normal map.

After executing the processing of steps SC802 to SC805, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SC806).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC801, or if the process of step SC806 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC807). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 197) executed after the end of the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 197), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Any one of the first to third outlier display data for the normal figure is set, and any one of the first to third outlier display data for the normal figure is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit Immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a, the disconnection display is started. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts to display the deviation in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start process (FIG. 197), the display start flag is set after the process of setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, if "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC801: YES), the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

As described in detail above, when the first RAM clear processing is executed in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, or when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed, the initial Since "1" is not set to the display flag 375, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special The deviation display is started in the figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a. The off display in the special figure display part 37a is a pattern in the special figure display part 37a when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The missing display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the detachment display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are detached, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed. Even if the displayed contents of the display units 37a and 38a are checked when the process is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display section 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. Here, in most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the game round nor the opening/closing execution mode is executed at the closing time of the game hall. In most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the variable display time nor the general electricity open state is executed. That is, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are basically off display. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and A deviation display is performed in the general pattern display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the off display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

In particular, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the setting value update processing is executed in a configuration in which there are multiple types of outlier displays for special figures, selection is made by lottery from among these multiple types of outlier displays. The deviated display of the selected type is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Thereby, whether or not to execute any of the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing and the set value update processing from the type of off display that is first displayed in the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power is started It is possible to make it difficult to specify the .

Similarly, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process of the setting value update process is executed in a configuration in which there are multiple types of outlier displays for normal maps, selection is made by lottery from among these multiple types of outlier displays. The deviation display of the selected type is performed in the normal figure display section 38a. As a result, whether or not to execute either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the setting value update processing from the type of deviation display that is first displayed on the normal diagram display unit 38a when the supply of operating power is started It is possible to make it difficult to specify the .

It should be noted that, in the lottery process (step SC802) of the special figure out of the display data executed in the display start process (FIG. 197), the first out of the special figure out of the display data, the second out of the special figure of the display data and the special The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the respective selection probabilities of the third outlier display data for illustration are the same. A configuration in which the selection probabilities are slightly different but substantially the same may be employed, or a configuration in which the selection probabilities are greatly different.

In addition, the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure and the special The selection probability of each of the third failure display data for the figure is the first failure display data for the special figure, the second failure display data for the special figure, and the third failure display for the special figure in the game cycle in which the result is a failure. Although the selection probabilities are the same for each piece of data, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection probabilities may be slightly different but substantially the same, or the selection probabilities may be significantly different.

In addition, in the lottery process (step SC804) of the deviation display data for the normal diagram executed in the display start process (FIG. 197), the first deviation display data for the normal diagram, the second deviation display data for the normal diagram, and the second deviation display data for the normal diagram The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the respective selection probabilities of the third outlier display data for illustration are the same, and may be configured to be slightly different but substantially the same, or may be configured to have selection probabilities that are significantly different from each other. good.

In addition, in the lottery process (step SC804) of the deviation display data for the normal diagram executed in the display start process (FIG. 197), the first deviation display data for the normal diagram, the second deviation display data for the normal diagram, and the second deviation display data for the normal diagram The selection probability of each of the third error display data for the figure is the first error display data for the normal figure, the second error display data for the normal figure, and the third error for the normal figure in the fluctuation display times in which the result is an error. Although the selection probabilities of the display data are the same, the present invention is not limited to this. The display data may be slightly different but substantially the same, or may be selected with significantly different selection probabilities.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start process (FIG. 197) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start processing (FIG. 197) may not be executed. Further, when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start processing (FIG. 197) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start processing (FIG. 197) may not be executed.

Also, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first to third deviations for the special figure in step SC802 of the display start process (FIG. 197) The display data is not limited to the configuration selected by lottery, and every time the process of step SC802 is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first deviation display data for special figures → for special figures Second outlier display data → third outlier display data for special figure → first outlier display data for special figure → . . . It is good also as a structure changed sequentially by .

Also, when the supply of operating power is started, if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, the first to third deviations for the normal drawing are performed in step SC804 of the display start processing (FIG. 197). The display data is not limited to a configuration in which the display data is selected by lottery. 2nd error display data → 3rd error display data for normal maps → 1st error display data for normal maps → . . . It is good also as a structure changed sequentially by .

<Fifty-ninth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-eighth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-eighth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-eighth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 199 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC901 to SC907 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SC901: NO), lottery processing for initial display data for a special figure is executed (step SC902). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display lottery table 385 for the special figure stored in advance in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 200(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the initial display lottery table 385 for a special figure. As shown in FIG. 200(a), as the initial display data for the special figure, the first out-display data for the special figure, the second out-display data for the special figure, the third out-display data for the special figure, the special figure There are first winning display data for the special figure, second winning display data for the special figure, and third winning display data for the special figure.

The first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure are the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13). This is the display data that can be selected by lottery in the stop result setting process for the failure result (step S509) when the result is the failure result. In addition, the first winning display data for special figures, the second winning display data for special figures, and the third winning display data for special figures are the success/failure determination processing (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start processing (FIG. 13). This is the display data that can be selected by lottery in the stop result setting process for the big win result (step S507) when the result is the winning result. That is, the first to third deviation display data for the special figure are display data for finally performing the deviation display in the special figure display section 37a in the game turn in which the result of the success/failure determination process is the result of deviation, The first to third hit display data for the special figure are display data for finally performing the hit display in the special figure display section 37a in the game round in which the result of the success/failure determination process is the result of the hit.

The first deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the first deviation display for the special figure in the special figure display section 37a, and the second deviation display data for the special figure is the second deviation for the special figure. It is data for displaying the display on the special figure display section 37a, and the third deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third deviation display for the special figure on the special figure display section 37a. In addition, the first winning display data for special figures is data for displaying the first winning display for special figures on the special figure display unit 37a, and the second winning display data for special figures is the second winning display data for special figures. It is data for displaying the 2 hit display on the special figure display unit 37a, and the third hit display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third hit display for the special figure on the special figure display unit 37a. . The first hit display for the special figure is the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), and the result of the distribution determination process (step S506) is the low-probability jackpot result. It is finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in a certain game round. In addition, the second hit display for the special figure is the result of the win/loss determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), and the result of the distribution determination process (step S506) is a low winning amount. It is finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game round which is the result of the sure jackpot. In addition, the third hit display for the special figure is the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), and the result of the distribution determination process (step S506) is the maximum profit/maximum hit. It is finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game round which is the result. These 1st deviation display for special symbols, 2nd deviation display for special symbols, 3rd deviation display for special symbols, 1st winning display for special symbols, 2nd winning display for special symbols and special symbols The display contents of the third win display are different from each other.

In the special figure initial display lottery table 385, the special figure initial display counter 381 is set for each of the special figure first to third loss display data and the special figure first to third hit display data. is set. Specifically, the numerical value range of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is set to "0 to 9" for the first loss display data for special figures, and the second loss display data for special figures On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "10 to 19" is set, and the initial display counter for the special figure of "20 to 29" for the third off display data for the special figure A numerical range of 381 is set, and the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "30 to 39" is set for the first per display data for the special figure, and the first display data for the special figure is set. The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "40 to 49" is set for the 2 per display data, and the special figure of "50 to 59" for the third per display data for the special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for is set. That is, in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure, the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, the third loss display data for the special figure, and the first win for the special figure. The selection probabilities of the display data, the second winning display data for the special figure and the third winning display data for the special figure are the same at "1/6".

In the special figure initial display data lottery process, after reading the special figure initial display lottery table 385, the special figure initial display counter 381 provided in the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the initial display lottery table 385 for the special figure, the display data to be displayed this time is the first outlier display data for the special figure, and the second display data for the special figure. Selection is made from loss display data, third loss display data for special figures, first winning display data for special figures, second winning display data for special figures and third winning display data for special figures.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC903). By the display control of the special figure display unit 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, the deviation display or hit display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display unit 37a. . That is, when the first loss display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second loss display data for the special figure is set, the second loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the third loss for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the special figure display section 37a performs the third deviation display for the special figure. In addition, when the first hit display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second hit display data for the special figure is set in the special figure display section 37a, the second hit display for the special figure is performed, and the third hit for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

Thereafter, lottery processing for initial display data for the normal map is executed (step SC904). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map, the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal map pre-stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 200(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal figure. As shown in FIG. 200(b), as the initial display data for normal maps, the first deviation display data for normal maps, the second deviation display data for normal maps, the third deviation display data for normal maps, and the There is hit display data for

The first outlier display data for normal maps, the second outlier display data for normal ), when the result of the general electric open lottery executed using the general electric role release counter C4 to determine whether or not to open the general electric role 34a is a lost result, the general This is the display data for causing the normal pattern display unit 38a to finally perform the deviation display for the normal map in the variable display times of the pattern display unit 38a. In addition, if the result of the general electric open lottery is a winning result, the winning display data for the general electric drawing is finally displayed in the general electric drawing display unit 38a in the variable display times of the general electric drawing display unit 38a. This is the display data for performing the hit display.

The first deviation display data for normal maps is data for displaying the first deviation display for normal maps on the normal map display unit 38a, and the second deviation display data for normal maps is the second deviation for normal maps. It is data for displaying the display on the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display data for the normal map is data for displaying the third deviation display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a. The winning display data for the normal figure is data for displaying the winning display for the normal figure on the normal figure display section 38a. The display contents of the first outlier display for normal maps, the second outlier display for normal maps, the third outlier display for normal maps, and the win display for normal maps are different from each other.

In the initial display lottery table 386 for the general pattern, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the general pattern is set for each of the first to third loss display data for the general pattern and the winning display data for the general pattern. It is Specifically, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set to "0 to 14" for the first deviation display data for the normal map, and the second deviation display data for the normal map On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map of "15 to 29" is set, and the initial display counter for the normal map of "30 to 44" is set for the third deviation display data for the normal map. A numerical range of 382 is set, and a numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal diagram is set to "45 to 59" for the normal diagram hit display data. That is, in the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal map, the first loss display data for the normal map, the second loss display data for the normal map, the third loss display data for the normal map, and the winning display data for the normal map are the same at "1/4".

In the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal map, after reading the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal map, the initial display counter 382 for the normal map provided in the area 372 not to be cleared in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal map, the display data to be displayed this time is the first outlier display data for the normal map, the second display data for the normal map. A selection is made from the outlier display data, the third outlier display data for normal maps, and the winning display data for normal maps.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC905). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal pattern display unit 38a, so that the normal pattern display unit 38a performs the out-of-line display or hit display corresponding to the display data. . That is, when the first outlier display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first outlier display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second deviation display data for the normal map is set in , the second deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, the normal map display unit 38a performs the third loss display for the normal map. Winning display for the normal figure is performed in the figure display section 38a.

After executing the processing of steps SC902 to SC905, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SC906).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC901, or if the process of step SC906 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC907). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 199) executed after the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power is completed. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 199), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 1st to 3rd deviation display data for special figures and 1st to 3rd hit display data for special figures are set and in the 3rd display data buffer 273 the 1st to 3rd deviation display data for normal figures and Set any of the hit display data for normal maps. In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit Immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped at 38a, the loss display or the hit display will start. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content will display or hit the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed. It is possible to grasp that the display has started. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 199), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, if "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC901: YES), the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 201 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". " is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure Lost display or hit display is started on the display section 38a. The off display or hit display in the special figure display portion 37a is performed when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the start condition of the game cycle is satisfied. This is continued until the variable display of the pattern is started. The loss display or winning display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until the game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the off display or hit display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed by the off display or the hit display, so that the supply of the operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Even if the display contents of these display sections 37a and 38a are confirmed when the display is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clearing process and the set value updating process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display section 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. That is, if the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure The display contents of the display section 38a depend on the situation at the timing when the supply of operating power is stopped, and the display contents are varied. On the other hand, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal A winning display or a winning display is determined by lottery and displayed in the figure display section 38a. As a result, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, In the process (step SC201 to step SC223) in the same way as when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the setting value update process is not executed, the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Diversification is possible. Therefore, even if you confirm the display when the supply of operating power is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started, either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it difficult to identify what has been executed.

In addition, when the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing or setting value update processing is executed in the processing (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power special figure display unit 37a and general figure that can be selected The display data on the display section 38a is display data that can be selected during a normal game. Thereby, while not increasing the data capacity of the display data of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a, the first RAM clear processing or It is possible to diversify the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed.

It should be noted that, in the lottery process (step SC902) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start process (FIG. 199), the first deviation display data for the special figure, the second deviation display data for the special figure, the special Limited to a configuration in which the selection probabilities of the third winning display data for the figure, the first winning display data for the special figure, the second winning display data for the special figure, and the third winning display data for the special figure are the same. However, the configuration may be substantially the same with a slight difference, or the configuration may be a configuration with greatly different selection probabilities. As a configuration with significantly different selection probabilities, for example, the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols is higher than the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols. , or a low configuration.

In addition, in the lottery process (step SC904) for the initial display data for the normal map executed in the display start process (FIG. 199), the first deviation display data for the normal pattern, the second deviation display data for the normal pattern, the The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the selection probabilities of the third failure display data for the figure and the hit display data for the normal figure are the same, and may be slightly different, but may be substantially the same, or may be significantly different. It is good also as a structure which is a probability.

In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery process (step SC902) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start process (FIG. 199), in order to perform a display that is not included in the game round stop result display data may be included. In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery processing (step SC904) of the initial display data for the normal drawing executed in the display start processing (FIG. 199), the display that is not included in the stop result of the variable display times is displayed. A configuration may be adopted in which display data for is included.

Further, when the first RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) are executed, while the second RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) may not be executed. Further, when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) may not be executed.

Also, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first to third deviations for the special figure in step SC902 of the display start process (FIG. 199) The display data and the first to third winning display data for special figures are not limited to the configuration selected by lottery, and when the supply of operating power is started, the process of step SC902 is executed each time First loss display data for special figure → Second loss display data for special figure → Third loss display data for special figure → First win display data for special figure → Second win display data for special figure → The display data to be selected may be sequentially changed in a predetermined order such as the third win display data for the special figure → the first loss display data for the special figure → .

Also, if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the first to third deviations for the normal drawing are performed in step SC904 of the display start processing (FIG. 199). The display data and the first to third winning display data for the normal map are not limited to the configuration selected by lottery, and every time the process of step SC904 is executed when the supply of operating power is started First failure display data for normal maps→Second failure display data for normal maps→Third failure display data for normal maps→ Hit display data for normal maps→First failure display data for normal maps→...・The display data to be selected may be sequentially changed in a predetermined order.

<Sixtieth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 202 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD101 to SD115 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If the initial display flag 375 is not set to "1" (step SD101: NO), the processing of steps SD102 to SD106 is executed. The processing contents of steps SD102 to SD106 are the same as steps SC901 to SC906 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) in the fifty-ninth embodiment. Thereby, when the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing or the setting value update processing is executed, the display of the special figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a is started in the same manner as the fifty-ninth embodiment. In the case where the

When "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD101: YES), information indicating whether or not a game cycle is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored. By referring to the stored storage area, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped during execution of the game (step SD107). Information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is started, and information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is ended. removed from the area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

Further, by referring to the storage area storing information indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, the operating power is reduced during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of power is stopped (step SD108). The storage area stores information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and indicates that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Information is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the game cycle nor during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD107 and step SD108: NO), the lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure is executed. (step SD109). The processing contents of the lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure are the same as those of step SD102, and furthermore, they are the same as those of step SC902 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) in the fifty-ninth embodiment. As a result, when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started, the special figure display unit 37a is displayed as the display data for performing the off display or the hit display. Select one of the second winning display data, the third winning display data for the special figure, the first winning display data for the special figure, the second winning display data for the special figure, and the third winning display data for the special figure. be done.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD110). By the display control of the special figure display unit 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, the deviation display or hit display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display unit 37a. . That is, when the first loss display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second loss display data for the special figure is set, the second loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the third loss for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the special figure display section 37a performs the third deviation display for the special figure. In addition, when the first hit display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second hit display data for the special figure is set in the special figure display section 37a, the second hit display for the special figure is performed, and the third hit for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was either during the execution of the game round or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD107 or step SD108: YES), the initial display data for the special figure is Since it is not set in the 1 display data buffer 271, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is. Therefore, when the display in the special figure display section 37a is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped will be resumed as it is.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SD107, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD108, or when the process of step SD110 is executed, the normal figure display section 38a changes in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control By referring to the storage area in which the information indicating whether or not the image is being displayed is stored, the supply of the operating power is resumed after the supply of the operating power is stopped during the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a. It is determined whether or not there is a situation (step SD111). The storage area stores information indicating that the normal pattern display unit 38a is executing the variable display of the pattern when the normal pattern display unit 38a starts the variable display of the pattern. When the variable display of the pattern is terminated at , the information indicating that the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal pattern display section 38a is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

In addition, by referring to the storage area in which information indicating whether or not the general electricity open state is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored, during execution of the general electricity open state It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped (step SD112). This storage area stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is started, and stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is terminated. Information indicating that there is is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD111 and step SD112: NO), lottery processing for initial display data (step SD113). The contents of the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal figure are the same as in step SD104, and more specifically, the same as in step SC904 of the display start process (FIG. 199) in the fifty-ninth embodiment. As a result, when the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data for causing the normal map display unit 38a to perform the losing display or the winning display are the first losing display data for the normal map, the Any one of the second outlier display data, the third outlier display data for the normal drawing, and the hit display data for the normal drawing is selected.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD114). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal pattern display unit 38a, so that the normal pattern display unit 38a performs the out-of-line display or hit display corresponding to the display data. . That is, when the first outlier display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first outlier display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second deviation display data for the normal map is set in , the second deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, the normal map display unit 38a performs the third loss display for the normal map. Winning display for the normal figure is performed in the figure display section 38a.

On the other hand, if the last stop of the supply of operating power was during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal diagram display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD111 or step SD112: YES), Since the initial display data for the normal map is not set in the third display data buffer 273, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the third display data buffer 273 as it is. . Therefore, when the display on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display contents of the normal map display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are resumed as they are.

When the process of step SD106 is executed, when the determination of step SD111 is affirmative, when the determination of step SD112 is affirmative, or when the process of step SD114 is performed, the clear target area of the work area 221 for specific control A display start flag provided in 371 is set to "1" (step SD115). As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 202) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 202), as already explained, even if both the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process are not executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Along with setting the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display data for the general figure may be set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts the initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in a situation where both the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 202), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 203 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". " is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure Loss display or hit display is started on the display section 38a. The off display or hit display in the special figure display portion 37a is performed when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the start condition of the game cycle is satisfied. This is continued until the variable display of the pattern is started. The loss display or winning display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the pattern variation display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the off display or hit display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed by the off display or the hit display, so that the supply of the operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Even if the display contents of these display sections 37a and 38a are confirmed when the display is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clearing process and the set value updating process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process when the supply of operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped does not affect the game. When the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a when the situation is neither during the execution of the time nor during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, the off display or the hit display starts in the special figure display unit 37a be done. In addition, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped. is neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state, the normal map display when the display is started in the normal map display unit 38a A loss display or a hit display is started in the portion 38a. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and Lost display or winning display is performed in the normal pattern display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the off display or hit display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM It is possible to make it impossible to specify that any of the clear processing has been executed.

On the other hand, the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during execution of the game cycle or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, and in the process when the supply of the operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the first RAM If the clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed, special figure display unit so that the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a 37a is display-controlled. In addition, the state in which the supply of operating power is stopped is either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state, and the processing at the start of the supply of the operating power (step SC201 ~ When the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed in step SC223), the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the normal diagram display unit 38a The display of the normal map display unit 38a is controlled so that . As a result, when the game situation immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal It becomes possible to start the display of the diagram display section 38a.

In addition, in the lottery processing (step SD102, step SD109) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start processing (Fig. 202), the first loss display data for the special figure and the second loss display for the special figure The data, the third winning display data for the special figure, the first winning display data for the special figure, the second winning display data for the special figure, and the third winning display data for the special figure have the same selection probability. The configuration is not limited, and a slightly different but substantially identical configuration may be used, or a configuration with a significantly different selection probability may be used. As a configuration with significantly different selection probabilities, for example, the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols is higher than the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols. , or a low configuration.

In addition, in the lottery processing (step SD104, step SD113) of the initial display data for the normal map executed in the display start processing (Fig. 202), the first outlier display data for the normal map and the second outlier display for the normal map It is not limited to the configuration in which the selection probabilities of the data, the third outlier display data for the normal map, and the hit display data for the normal map are the same. A configuration with greatly different selection probabilities may be used.

In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery processing (step SD102, step SD109) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start processing (Fig. 202), the display that is not included in the stop result of the game round is displayed. The configuration may include display data for performing the operation. In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery processing (step SD104, step SD113) of the initial display data for the normal drawing executed in the display start processing (FIG. 202), the display data not included in the stop result of the variable display times may be configured to include display data for performing

Further, when the first RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start processing (FIG. 202) are executed, while the second RAM clear processing is executed. In such a case, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) may not be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the second RAM clear process is executed, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) are executed, while the first RAM clear process is executed. In such a case, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) may not be executed.

<Sixty-first Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-sixth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-sixth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-sixth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 204 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD201 to SD219 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If "1" is not set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD201: NO), the lottery target counter provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is provided in the special figure display section 37a. "7" corresponding to the number of light emitting units obtained is set (step SD202). The lottery target counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not it is necessary to execute the processing of steps SD203 to SD207 or the processing of steps SD211 to SD215.

After that, a random number value is obtained from the special figure random number circuit corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter (step SD203). In this embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with a number of special figure random number circuits corresponding to the number of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a. Specifically, since the special figure display unit 37a is provided with seven light emitting units, seven special figure random number circuits are provided. These seven random number circuits for special symbols have relatively short periods (for example, 1 microsecond to 7 microseconds) when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, and they themselves are held at different periods. Further, even when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped by supplying the backup power. It is a configuration that can store and hold the random value just before the

When the seven light emitting units of the special figure display unit 37a are the first to seventh light emitting units and the seven special figure random number circuits are the first to seventh special figure random number circuits, the first special figure The random number circuit for special symbols corresponds to the first light emitting unit, the random number circuit for special symbols corresponds to the second light emitting unit, the random number circuit for special symbols corresponds to the third light emitting unit, The 4th special figure random number circuit corresponds to the 4th light emitting part, the 5th special figure random number circuit corresponds to the 5th light emitting part, and the 6th special figure random number circuit corresponds to the 6th light emitting part The seventh special figure random number circuit corresponds to the seventh light emitting unit. Also, when the value of the lottery target counter is "7", it corresponds to the first light emitting unit and the first special figure random number circuit, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "6", the second It corresponds to the light emitting part and the random number circuit for the second special figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "5", it corresponds to the third light emitting part and the random number circuit for the third special figure, and is the target of the lottery. When the value of the counter is "4", it corresponds to the fourth light emitting unit and the fourth special figure random number circuit, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "3", the fifth light emitting unit and the fourth It corresponds to the random number circuit for 5 special figures, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "2", it corresponds to the 6th light emitting unit and the random number circuit for the 6th special figure, and the value of the lottery target counter is If it is "1", it corresponds to the seventh light emitting unit and the seventh special figure random number circuit. The random number circuits for the first to seventh special figures all have the same numerical range of random numbers (for example, "0 to 255").

After that, a lighting lottery process for a special figure is executed (step SD204). In the special figure lighting lottery process, the special figure lighting lottery table is read from the main ROM 64 . In the special figure lighting lottery table, half of the random numbers that can be obtained in the first to seventh special figure random number circuits are set as winning random numbers. Then, the random number obtained in step SD203 is collated with the lighting lottery table for the special figure.

If the result of the lighting lottery process for the special figure is lighting winning (step SD205: YES), lighting information is placed in the area corresponding to the current lottery target counter value among the clear target areas 371 in the work area 221 for specific control. is stored (step SD206). Each area provided corresponding to the lottery target counter is cleared to "0" when the process of step SD202 is executed.

Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lottery counter (step SD207), and it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step SD208). If a negative determination is made in step SD208, the processing of steps SD203 to SD207 is executed again.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SD208, the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD209). The initial display data for the special figure is determined by the presence or absence of lighting information corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter of "1" to "7". For example, while the lighting information corresponding to the values of the lottery counter is "7", "5" and "1" is stored, the lighting information corresponding to other values of the lottery counter is not stored. In case, the first light emitting part of the special figure display part 37a, the third light emitting part and the seventh light emitting part are in the light emitting state and the second light emitting part, the fourth light emitting part, the fifth light emitting part and the sixth light emitting part The first display data buffer 271 is set to the initial display data for the special figure that enables the initial display for the special figure that is turned off.

By using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 to control the display of the special figure display section 37a, an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. The display contents that can be displayed on the special figure display portion 37a as the initial display include the display contents that can be displayed on the special figure display portion 37a in the normal game, and the display that is not displayed on the special figure display portion 37a in the normal game. Content is also included. In addition, as the display content that can be displayed on the special figure display unit 37a as an initial display and can be displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the normal game, the final The winning display for the special figure finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game turn of the winning result and the special figure lost display displayed in .

After that, the lottery target counter provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "7" corresponding to the number of the light emitting units provided in the general pattern display unit 38a (step SD210).

After that, a random number value is acquired from the normal figure random number circuit corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter (step SD211). In this embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with the number of random number circuits for the general pattern corresponding to the number of light emitting units provided in the general pattern display unit 38a. Specifically, since seven light emitting units are provided in the normal map display unit 38a, seven random number circuits for normal map are provided. These seven general-purpose random number circuits are relatively short-term cycles (for example, 1 microsecond to 7 microseconds) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, and they are held in different cycles. Further, even when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped by supplying the backup power. It is a configuration that can store and hold the random value just before the

When the seven light-emitting parts of the general pattern display unit 38a are the first to seventh light-emitting parts and the seven general pattern random number circuits are the first to seventh general pattern random number circuits, the first general pattern The random number circuit for general symbols corresponds to the first light emitting unit, the random number circuit for second general symbols corresponds to the second light emitting unit, the random number circuit for general symbols corresponds to the third light emitting unit, The random number circuit for the 4th normal figure corresponds to the 4th light emitting part, the random number circuit for the 5th normal figure corresponds to the 5th light emitting part, and the random number circuit for the 6th normal figure corresponds to the 6th light emitting part. , and the random number circuit for the 7th normal figure corresponds to the 7th light emitting unit. Also, when the value of the lottery target counter is "7", it corresponds to the first light emitting unit and the first random number circuit for normal figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "6", the second It corresponds to the light emitting part and the random number circuit for the 2nd normal figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "5", it corresponds to the 3rd light emitting part and the random number circuit for the 3rd normal figure, and is the target of the lottery. When the value of the counter is "4", it corresponds to the fourth light emitting unit and the fourth normal figure random number circuit, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "3", the fifth light emitting unit and the fourth It corresponds to the random number circuit for 5 normal figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "2", it corresponds to the 6th light emitting unit and the random number circuit for the 6th normal figure, and the value of the lottery target counter is If it is "1", it corresponds to the seventh light emitting unit and the seventh normal diagram random number circuit. The random number circuits for the 1st to 7th general-purpose diagrams all have the same numerical range of random numbers (for example, "0 to 255").

After that, the lighting lottery process for the normal figure is executed (step SD212). In the lighting lottery process for the normal map, the lighting lottery table for the normal map is read from the main ROM 64 . Half of the random numbers that can be obtained in the first to seventh random number circuits for the normal pattern are set as winning random numbers in the lighting lottery table for the normal pattern. Then, the random number value obtained in step SD211 is collated with the lighting lottery table for the normal figure.

If the result of the lighting lottery process for the normal figure is lighting winning (step SD213: YES), lighting information is placed in the area corresponding to the current lottery target counter value among the clear target areas 371 in the work area 221 for specific control. is stored (step SD214). Each area provided corresponding to the lottery counter is cleared to "0" when the process of step SD210 is executed.

Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lottery counter (step SD215), and it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step SD216). If a negative determination is made in step SD216, the processing of steps SD211 to SD215 is executed again.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD216, the initial display data for the normal drawing is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD217). The initial display data for the normal figure is determined by the presence or absence of lighting information corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter of "1" to "7". For example, while the lighting information corresponding to the values of the lottery counter is "7", "5" and "1" is stored, the lighting information corresponding to other values of the lottery counter is not stored. In this case, the first, third, and seventh light-emitting units of the normal figure display unit 38a are in a light-emitting state, and the second, fourth, fifth, and sixth light-emitting units are The initial display data for the normal map that enables execution of the initial display for the normal map that is turned off is set in the third display data buffer 273 .

The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal diagram display section 38a, whereby an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a. The display content that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a as an initial display includes display content that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a in a normal game, and a display that is not displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a in a normal game. Content is also included. In addition, as display content that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a as an initial display and that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a in a normal game, the final It includes the winning display for the normal figure which is displayed at the end and the winning display for the normal figure which is finally displayed on the normal figure display section 38a at the time of the variation display of the winning result.

After executing the processing of steps SD202 to SD217, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD218).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD201 or if the process of step SD218 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SD219). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 204) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 204), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 In addition to setting the initial display data for the normal drawing, the initial display data for the normal drawing is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts the initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 204), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, when "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD201: YES), the processing of steps SD202 to SD218 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

As described in detail above, when the first RAM clear processing is executed in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, or when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed, the initial Since "1" is not set to the display flag 375, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special Initial display is started in the figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the detachment display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a display Even if the displayed contents of the display units 37a and 38a are checked when the process is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display section 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. That is, if the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure The display contents of the display section 38a depend on the situation at the timing when the supply of operating power is stopped, and the display contents are varied. On the other hand, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal An initial display is determined by lottery and displayed in the diagram display section 38a. As a result, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, In the process (step SC201 to step SC223) in the same way as when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the setting value update process is not executed, the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Diversification is possible. Therefore, even if the display is confirmed when the supply of operating power is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started, either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it difficult to identify what has been executed.

In particular, when determining the display content of the initial display, the lighting lottery process is executed in units of each light emitting unit for each of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a. This makes it possible to diversify the display contents that can be selected as the initial display.

Note that even if the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed when the supply of operating power is started, the processing of steps SD202 to SD218 of the display start processing (FIG. 204) is executed. good too. In this case, even if the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process when the supply of operating power is started It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether any of them have been executed. Also, immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped in the configuration, if the special figure display unit 37a is in the middle of changing the pattern display or in the middle of the opening and closing execution mode, the display starts The display of the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped by not executing the processing of steps SD202 to step SD209 of the processing (FIG. 204) may be configured to be resumed in the special figure display unit 37a. . In addition, when the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal diagram display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, or in the middle of the normal power open state, the display start processing ( The display of the display contents before the supply of operating power is stopped by not executing the processing of step SD210 to step SD217 of FIG.

In addition, in the lighting lottery process (step SD204) for the special figure of the display start process (Fig. 204), rather than performing a lottery for each of the light emitting parts of the special figure display part 37a individually , , 2 or 3. A lottery may be performed as to whether or not to light the lamps. In addition, in the lighting lottery process (step SD212) for the normal diagram of the display start process (Fig. 204), a lottery is performed to determine whether each light emitting unit of the normal diagram display unit 38a is individually lit. , , 2 or 3. A lottery may be performed as to whether or not to light the lamps.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start process (FIG. 204) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start process (FIG. 204) may not be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the second RAM clear processing is executed, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start processing (FIG. 204) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start process (FIG. 204) may not be executed.

<Sixty-Second Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started are different from those of the fifty-eighth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-eighth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-eighth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 205 is a flow chart showing the setting value updating process in this embodiment executed at step SC216 in the main process of the main CPU 63 (FIG. 185). It should be noted that the processing of steps SD301 to SD316 in the setting value update processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SD301). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt cycle, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt cycle.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 196) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are basically prohibited in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started. , interrupts are permitted in the setting confirmation process (step SC213) and the setting value update process (FIG. 205). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) and the setting value update process (FIG. 205) are not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 196 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the set value update process (Fig. 205) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 205) is executed. 196) is started, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) is ended without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SD302). By setting the setting update display flag to "1", making an affirmative determination in step SC402 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update. (Step SC403) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing this process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target for the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SD303). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SC205: NO), the game stop flag is the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SC206: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is not within the normal range (step SC207: NO), "1" is set in step SC220 of the main process (FIG. 185). By setting the game stop flag to "1", while executing the processing of step SC701 to step SC706 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 196), step SC708 to step SC708 by making an affirmative determination at step SC707 Do not execute the processing of SC722. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. it will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the processing of step SD303, the state in which the occurrence of the information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is canceled when the set value update processing (Fig. 205) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the work area 221 for specific control (step SD304). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing information about setting values that are being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 205), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information of "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in the setting update area 342 in step SD304, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 205) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SD305). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 205) is being executed, and an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value. , and setting value update processing (FIG. 205). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation details and setting value update processing necessary to change the setting value (Fig. 205) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 205) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10, such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is any one of "1" to "6" (step SD306). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SD306: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SD307). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "Setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD306 or if the process of step SD307 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SD308). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. In this case, a negative determination is made in step SD308.

If a negative determination is made in step SD308, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SD309: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SD310). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SD309: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SD306. If it is determined that the value of area 342 for update is 7 or more, "1" is set to area 342 for setting update in step SD307. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SD308: YES), the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting update area 342 is stored in the setting reference area 341. By determining whether or not the set value is equal to or greater than the set value corresponding to the received information, the set value equal to or greater than the advantage of the set value selected before the current set value update process (FIG. 205) is started is determined. It is determined whether or not it has been selected in the current set value update process (FIG. 205) (step SD311). When an affirmative determination is made in step SD311, the rise expectation flag provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SD312). The rise expectation flag is set by the main side as to whether or not a set value that is more advantageous than the previously selected set value has been set in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power this time. This is a flag for specifying by the CPU 63 .

If a negative determination is made in step SD311, or if the process of step SD312 is executed, the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 (step SD313). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value updating process (FIG. 205) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, the interrupt inhibition is set (step SD314). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 205) is terminated and the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power in the main process (FIG. 185) is resumed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 185) is performed. 196) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are disabled.

After that, a second RAM clear process is executed (step SD315). In the second RAM clear process, as in the first RAM clear process (step SC218) of the main process (FIG. 185), the area provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialized. Run the settings. The area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set (that is, the setting reference area 341) is provided not in the clear target area 371 but in the clear non-target area 372. FIG.

Thereafter, a return command for updating is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SD316). By receiving the return command at the time of updating, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting the supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and determines the current operating power. It specifies that the set value update process (FIG. 205) was executed in the process at the start of supply (steps SC201 to SC223). Then, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, the process corresponding to the reception of the update return command is executed.

FIG. 206 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD401 to SD413 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If "1" is not set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD401: NO), it is checked whether "1" is set in the rise expectation flag of the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control. Determine (step SD402). If the rise expectation flag is not set to "1" (step SD402: NO), the first display distribution table 391 for special figures provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD403), and the rise expectation flag is set to " 1" is set (step SD402: YES), the second display distribution table 392 for special figures provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD404).

FIG. 207(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first display sorting table 391 for special figures, and FIG. 207(b) is an explanation for explaining the second display sorting table 392 for special figures. It is a diagram. In both the first display distribution table 391 for special figures and the second display distribution table 392 for special figures, as initial display data for special figures, first initial display data for special figures, There are the second initial display data and the third initial display data for the special figure.

The first initial display data for special figures is data for displaying the first initial display for special figures on the special figure display unit 37a, and the second initial display data for special figures is the second initial display for special figures. It is data for displaying the display on the special figure display section 37a, and the third initial display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third initial display for the special figure on the special figure display section 37a. The display contents of the first initial display for these special figures, the second initial display for special figures and the third initial display for special figures are different from each other.

The first initial display data for the special figure, the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial display data for the special figure are the stop result setting process for the jackpot result (step S507) and the stop result setting process for the outlier result (step S509) are display data that are not selected. Therefore, the first initial display for special figures, the second initial display for special figures, and the third initial display for special figures are different from the display contents that can be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game round. ing. Furthermore, the first initial display for special figures, the second initial display for special figures, and the third initial display for special figures are displayed when the pattern is displayed in the special figure display section 37a in the game round. This is the display content that is not selected as As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started, the first initial display for special figures, the second initial display for special figures and the third initial display for special figures If any of the initial displays are performed, either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed in the processing (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power this time. It is possible to grasp what has been executed.

As shown in FIGS. 207(a) and 207(b), the first display sorting table 391 for special figures and the second display sorting table 392 for special figures respectively include the first special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is set for each of the to third initial display data. Since the initial display counter 381 for special figures is provided in the non-clearable area 372 as in the fifty-eighth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the main side RAM 65 If the supply of backup power is continued, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the value immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped without being initialized. The state in which the information is stored is maintained. Also, the numerical value information of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure is updated at step SC706 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) as in the fifty-eighth embodiment.

In the first display distribution table 391 for special figures, as shown in FIG. 207(a), the initial display counter 381 for special figures of "0 to 39" A numerical range is set, and the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "40 to 54" is set for the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial value for the special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "55 to 59" is set for the display data. That is, in the first display distribution table 391 for special figures, the selection probability of the first initial display data for special figures is 2/3, so the selection probability is the highest, and the second initial display for special figures Since the selection probability of the data is 1/4, the selection probability is the second highest, and since the selection probability of the third initial display data for the special figure is 1/12, the selection probability is the lowest.

In the second display distribution table 392 for special figures, as shown in FIG. 207(b), the initial display counter 381 for special figures of "0 to 9" The numerical range is set, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "10 to 39" is set for the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial value for the special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "40 to 59" is set for the display data. That is, in the second display distribution table 392 for special figures, the selection probability of the second initial display data for special figures is 1/2, so that the selection probability is the highest, and the third initial display for special figures Since the selection probability of the data is 1/3, the selection probability is the second highest, and since the selection probability of the first initial display data for the special figure is 1/6, the selection probability is the lowest.

Returning to the explanation of the display start processing (Fig. 206), after executing the processing of step SD403 or the processing of step SD404, the lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure is executed (step SD405). In the lottery process of the initial display data for special figures, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is acquired. Then, the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure read from the main side ROM 64 at step SD403 or the second display distribution table for the special figure read from the main side ROM 64 at step SD404 for the acquired numerical information 392, the display data to be displayed this time is selected from among the first initial display data for special figures, the second initial display data for special figures, and the third initial display data for special figures. select.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD406). By controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. That is, when the first initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second initial display data for the special figure is set, the second initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display unit 37a, and the third initial display for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

After that, it is determined whether or not the increase expectation flag of the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD407). If the rise expectation flag is not set to "1" (step SD407: NO), read the first display distribution table 393 for normal charts provided in the main ROM 64 (step SD408), set the rise expectation flag to When "1" is set (step SD407: YES), the second display distribution table 394 for general-purpose drawing provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD409).

FIG. 207(c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map, and FIG. 207(d) is an explanation for explaining the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map. It is a diagram. In both the first display sorting table 393 for normal maps and the second display sorting table 394 for normal maps, the first initial display data for normal There are the second initial display data and the third initial display data for normal maps.

The first initial display data for the normal map is data for displaying the first initial display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a, and the second initial display data for the normal map is the second initial display data for the normal map. It is data for displaying the display on the normal map display unit 38a, and the third initial display data for the normal map is data for displaying the third initial display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a. The display contents of the first initial display for normal maps, the second initial display for normal maps, and the third initial display for normal maps are different from each other.

The first initial display data for the normal map, the second initial display data for the normal map, and the third initial display data for the normal map are generated in the normal map/general power control process (step SC716) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196). ), the result of the general electrical open lottery executed using the general electrical accessory opening counter C4 to determine whether or not to open the general electrical accessory 34a is a loss result and the winning result This is display data that is not selected in any of the cases where Therefore, the first initial display for the normal map, the second initial display for the normal map, and the third initial display for the normal map are display contents that can be finally stopped and displayed on the normal map display section 38a in the variable display times. different. Furthermore, the first initial display for the normal map, the second initial display for the normal map, and the third initial display for the normal map are displayed when the variable display of the pattern is performed in the normal map display section 38a in the variable display times. Display content that is not selected as a target. As a result, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, and at the start of the display in the normal map display unit 38a, the first initial display for the normal map, the second initial display for the normal map, and the third initial display for the normal map are displayed. If any of the initial displays is performed, either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is performed in the processing (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power this time. It is possible to grasp what has been executed.

As shown in FIGS. 207(c) and 207(d), each of the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map and the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map has the first display for the normal map. The numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal figure is set for each of the .about.3rd initial display data. Since the normal map initial display counter 382 is provided in the non-clearable area 372 as in the fifty-eighth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the main side RAM 65 If the supply of backup power is continued, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the value immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped without being initialized. The state in which the information is stored is maintained. Also, the numerical value information of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is updated at step SC708 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) as in the fifty-eighth embodiment.

In the first display distribution table 393 for the general map, as shown in FIG. A numerical range is set, and a numerical range of "30 to 49" for the initial display counter 382 for the general map is set for the second initial display data for the general map, and the third initial display data for the general map A numerical range of "50 to 59" for the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set for the display data. That is, in the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map, the selection probability of the first initial display data for the normal map is 1/2, so that the selection probability is the highest, and the second initial display data for the normal map Since the selection probability of the data is 1/3, the selection probability is the second highest.

In the second display distribution table 394 for the general map, as shown in FIG. A numerical range is set, and the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set to "20 to 29" for the second initial display data for the normal map, and the third initial display data for the normal map A numerical range of "30 to 59" for the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set for the display data. That is, in the second display distribution table 394 for the normal map, the selection probability of the third initial display data for the normal map is 1/2, so that the selection probability is the highest, and the first initial display data for the normal map Since the selection probability of the data is 1/3, the selection probability is the second highest.

Returning to the description of the display start process (Fig. 206), after executing the process of step SD408 or the process of step SD409, the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal figure is executed (step SD410). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is acquired. Then, the obtained numerical information is read out from the main ROM 64 at step SD408 in the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map or the second display distribution table for the normal map read out from the main ROM 64 in step SD409. 394, the display data to be displayed this time is selected from among the first initial display data for normal maps, the second initial display data for normal maps, and the third initial display data for normal maps. select.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD411). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal diagram display section 38a, whereby an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a. That is, when the first initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second initial display data for the normal map is set in , the second initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third initial display data for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, a third initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

After executing the processing of steps SD402 to SD411, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD412).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD401 or if the process of step SD412 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SD413). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 206) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 206), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Any one of the first to third initial display data for normal drawing is set, and any one of the first to third initial display data for normal drawing is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 206), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, when "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD401: YES), the processing of steps SD402 to SD412 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

As described in detail above, when the first RAM clear processing is executed in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, or when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed, the initial Since "1" is not set to the display flag 375, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special Initial display is started in the figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the initial display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a display Even if the displayed contents of the display units 37a and 38a are checked when the process is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

On the other hand, when the set value update process (Fig. 205) is executed and the set value above the advantage of the set value so far is selected in the set value update process (Fig. 205), the special figure display unit 37a While the second display distribution table 392 for special figures is selected as a table for determining the initial display to be performed, if the setting value update process (Fig. 205) is not executed or the setting value update In the processing (Fig. 205), when a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is not selected, the first A display sorting table 391 is selected. And, the selection modes of the initial display are different between the first display sorting table 391 for these special figures and the second display sorting table 392 for special figures. Thereby, by confirming the contents of the initial display in the case where the supply of the operating power is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started, the set value above the advantage of the set value so far is newly set It is possible to predict whether or not

Similarly, when the setting value update process (Fig. 205) is executed and a setting value higher than the advantage of the previous setting value is selected in the setting value update process (Fig. 205), The second display sorting table 394 for the normal drawing is selected as the table for determining the initial display to be performed on the display unit 38a, but the setting value updating process (FIG. 205) is not executed, or In the setting value update process (Fig. 205), when a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is not selected, a table for determining the initial display to be performed by the normal map display unit 38a is used for the normal map. is selected. The initial display selection mode differs between the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map and the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map. As a result, by confirming the contents of the initial display in the case where the supply of operating power is started and the display of the normal diagram display unit 38a is started, a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is newly set. It is possible to predict whether or not

Also, it is possible to predict whether or not a new set value has been set that is more advantageous than the previously set value, depending on the content of the initial display when the supply of operating power is started and the display is started as described above. There are a plurality of display units such as a special figure display unit 37a and a normal figure display unit 38a as a display unit that can be used. As a result, the number of materials for determining whether or not a new setting value that is higher than the advantage of the previous setting value is newly set is increased, so that the accuracy of the prediction by the player can be improved. .

In addition, in the set value update process (Fig. 205), when a set value that is higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is set, the rise expectation flag is set to "1", and when the initial display data is drawn, It is not limited to the configuration in which the second display distribution table 392 or the second display distribution table 394 for the normal drawing is referred to, and in the setting value update process (Fig. 205), it is more advantageous than the setting values up to that point When the set value is set, the rise expectation flag is set to "1", and the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure or the second display distribution table 394 for the normal figure is referred to in the lottery of the initial display data. When the setting value update process (FIG. 205) is executed, the rise expectation flag is set to "1" regardless of which setting value is newly set, and the initial display data is selected by lottery. In this case, the second display sorting table 392 for the special figure or the second display sorting table 394 for the normal figure may be referred to.

In addition, when referring to the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure can be selected when referring to the initial display data for the special figure and the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure special figure that can be selected It is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the special figure completely matches, and the initial display data for the special figure and the The initial display data for special figures set in the second display allocation table 392 may not completely match. In this case, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a will be clearly different depending on whether "1" is set to the rise expectation flag in the set value update process (Fig. 205). Therefore, by confirming the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power is started, to clearly identify whether or not the set value above the advantage of the set value so far has been set becomes possible.

In addition, although the initial display data for the special figure that is common to each of the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure and the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure is set, The first display distribution table 391 and the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure are set to one of them, and the initial display data for the special figure that is not set to the other may be present. In this case, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the special figure set only in the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure is executed in the special figure display section 37a, the setting up to that point It becomes possible to specify that the setting value was not set equal to or higher than the advantage of the value. On the other hand, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the special figure set only in the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure is executed in the special figure display section 37a, the settings up to that point It becomes possible to specify that a set value equal to or higher than the value advantage is set.

In addition, the initial display data for the general map that can be selected when referring to the first display distribution table 393 for the general map and the general map that can be selected when the second display distribution table 394 for the general map is referred to It is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the normal map completely matches, and the initial display data for the normal map and the initial display data for the normal map set in the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the initial display data for the normal map set in the second display distribution table 394 does not completely match. In this case, the display contents of the general pattern display section 38a are clearly different depending on whether or not the rise expectation flag is set to "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 205). Therefore, by confirming the display contents of the normal diagram display unit 38a when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to clearly specify whether or not a set value that is higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point has been set. becomes possible.

In addition, although the initial display data for the normal map that is common to each of the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map and the second display distribution table 394 for the normal map is set, The first display sorting table 393 and the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map may have initial display data for the normal map that is set in one of them and not set in the other. In this case, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the normal map set only in the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map is executed in the normal map display unit 38a, the setting up to that point is performed. It becomes possible to specify that the set value was not set equal to or higher than the value's advantage. On the other hand, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the normal map set only in the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map is executed in the normal map display unit 38a, the setting up to that point is performed. It is possible to specify that a setting value equal to or higher than the value advantage is set.

In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the special figure is determined by lottery. There is only one type of initial display data for special figures that is selected when the rise expectation flag is not set to "1", and the initial display data for each special figure is different. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which In this case, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a will be different depending on whether or not the set value is set more than the advantage of the set value so far.

In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the normal map is determined by lottery. There is only one type of initial display data for the normal diagram that is selected when the rise expectation flag is not set to "1", and the initial display data for each normal diagram is different It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which In this case, the display contents of the general pattern display section 38a differ depending on whether or not the set value is set to be higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point.

<Sixty-third Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the 62nd embodiment. The configuration different from that of the 62nd embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 62nd embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 208 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD501 to SD514 in the display start processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If the initial display flag 375 is not set to "1" (step SD501: NO), a lottery process for initial display is executed (step SD502). In the lottery process for initial display, the same processes as steps SD402 to SD411 of the display start process (FIG. 206) in the 62nd embodiment are executed. Thereby, when the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing or the set value update processing is executed, the display of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a is started in the same manner as in the 62nd embodiment. Initial display is performed when After that, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1" (step SD503).

When "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD501: YES), information indicating whether or not a game cycle is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored. By referring to the stored storage area, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped during execution of the game (step SD504). Information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is started, and information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is ended. removed from the area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

Further, by referring to the storage area storing information indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, the operating power is reduced during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of power is stopped (step SD505). The storage area stores information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and indicates that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Information is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the game round nor during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD504 and step SD505: NO), the first display vibration for the special figure from the main side ROM 64 The minute table 391 is read (step SD506). And, lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure is executed (step SD507). In the lottery process of the initial display data for special figures, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is acquired. Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the first display allocation table 391 for special figures read from the main ROM 64 in step SD506, the display data to be displayed this time is Selection is made from among the first initial display data, the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial display data for the special figure.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD508). By using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 to control the display of the special figure display section 37a, an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. That is, when the first initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second initial display data for the special figure is set, the second initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display unit 37a, and the third initial display for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was either during execution of the game cycle or during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD504 or step SD505: YES), the initial display data for the special figure is the second Since it is not set in the 1 display data buffer 271, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is. Therefore, when the display in the special figure display section 37a is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped will be resumed as it is.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SD504, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD505, or when the process of step SD508 is executed, the normal figure display section 38a changes in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control By referring to the storage area in which the information indicating whether or not the image is being displayed is stored, the supply of the operating power is resumed after the supply of the operating power is stopped during the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a. It is determined whether or not it is in a state of being stuck (step SD509). The storage area stores information indicating that the normal pattern display unit 38a is executing the variable display of the pattern when the normal pattern display unit 38a starts the variable display of the pattern. When the variable display of the pattern is terminated at , the information indicating that the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal pattern display section 38a is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

In addition, by referring to the storage area in which information indicating whether or not the general electricity open state is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored, during execution of the general electricity open state It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped (step SD510). This storage area stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is started, and stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is terminated. Information indicating that there is is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern on the normal diagram display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD509 and step SD510: NO), the main side ROM 64 , the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map is read (step SD511). Then, lottery processing for the initial display data for the normal map is executed (step SD512). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is acquired. Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the first display allocation table 393 for the general map read from the main ROM 64 in step SD511, the display data to be displayed this time is displayed for the general map. Selection is made from among the first initial display data, the second initial display data for normal maps, and the third initial display data for normal maps.

The display data selected in the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD513). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal diagram display section 38a, whereby an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a. That is, when the first initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second initial display data for the normal map is set in , the second initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third initial display data for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, a third initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

On the other hand, if the last stop of the supply of operating power was during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal diagram display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD509 or step SD510: YES), Since the initial display data for the normal map is not set in the third display data buffer 273, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the third display data buffer 273 as it is. . Therefore, when the display on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display contents of the normal map display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are resumed as they are.

When the process of step SD503 is executed, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD509, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD510, or when the process of step SD513 is executed, the clear target area of the work area 221 for specific control A display start flag provided in 371 is set to "1" (step SD514). As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 202) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the general figure display section 38a and the general figure reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 202), as already explained, even if both the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process are not executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Along with setting the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display data for the general figure may be set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 208), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

According to the above configuration, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the supply of the operating power is stopped. If the stopped situation is neither during execution of the game cycle nor during execution of the opening/closing execution mode, when the display is started in the special figure display section 37a, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Display starts. In addition, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped. is neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state, the normal map display when the display is started in the normal map display unit 38a An initial display is started in the section 38a. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and An initial display is performed in the normal map display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

In addition, when the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed, the special figure during the lottery process of the initial display data The first display sorting table 391 for the normal map and the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map are referred to. As a result, only when the set value update process (Fig. 205) is executed and a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is newly set, during the lottery process of the initial display data 2nd display distribution table 392 and the 2nd display distribution table 394 for normal drawing can be referred. Therefore, even in the configuration in which it is not possible to specify that one of the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing is executed as described above, the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit By confirming the content of the initial display when the display of 37a and the normal diagram display unit 38a is started, the player predicts whether or not a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point has been newly set. It is possible to

On the other hand, the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during execution of the game cycle or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, and in the process when the supply of the operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the first RAM If the clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed, special figure display unit so that the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a 37a is display-controlled. In addition, the state in which the supply of operating power is stopped is either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state, and the processing at the start of the supply of the operating power (step SC201 ~ When the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed in step SC223), the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the normal diagram display unit 38a The display of the normal map display unit 38a is controlled so that . As a result, when the game situation immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal It becomes possible to start the display of the diagram display section 38a.

<Sixty-fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifty-sixth embodiment in the details of game execution. The configuration different from that of the fifty-sixth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-sixth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 209 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

An inner rail portion 401 and an outer rail portion 402 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. The guide rail is configured as A game ball shot from a game ball shooting mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by a guide rail.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning part 411, a first operating part 412, a second operating part 413, a through winning part 414, a distribution winning device 415, a special electric winning device 416, a variable display unit 421, a special figure unit 422 and a normal figure. A unit 423 and the like are provided respectively. A total of four general winning sections 411 are provided, and the others are provided one each.

Even if a game ball enters the through winning portion 414, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a game ball enters any one of the general winning section 411, the first operating section 412, the second operating section 413, the distribution winning device 415, and the special electric winning device 416, the player can use A predetermined number of game balls are put out to increase the number of game media. Specifically, when a game ball enters the general prize winning portion 411, 10 game balls are paid out, and the game ball enters the first operating portion 412. is generated, three game balls are put out, and when a game ball is entered into the second operating section 413, one game ball is put out, and a distribution winning device is executed. When a game ball enters the 415, 15 game balls are put out. The same 15 game balls as when the balls are generated are put out.

The distribution winning device 415 is provided with a discharge passage region 445b and a V winning passage region 445c as will be described later. Although it will pass through either of the regions 445c, the same number (specifically 15) of game balls will be paid out regardless of which of the discharge passage region 445b and the V winning passage region 445c the game balls pass. be done. Also, the number of prize balls is arbitrary. The device 416 may have more or fewer prize balls than the number of prize balls.

In addition, an out port 24a is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning ports are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 24a. In addition, the game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 24b for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of game balls, and various members such as windmills.

A variable display unit 421 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PA. Due to the peripheral portion of the variable display unit 421 protruding forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, an area in which the game balls shot to the game area PA can flow down is defined. Specifically, an upper area PA1, which is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 421 in the game area PA, and a lower area continuous with the upper area PA1 and higher than the variable display unit 421. A left area PA2 which is an area on the left, a right area PA3 which is an area continuous below the upper area PA1 and to the right of the variable display unit 421, and a left area PA2 and a right area PA3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower area PA4 which is a continuous area below the variable display unit 421 and below.

When the player operates the shooting operation device 28 with the amount of rotation in the first range which is less than the reference amount of rotation as the first shooting operation, the game ball is ejected to the left of the center position in the horizontal direction in the upper area PA1. flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1→left area PA2→lower area PA4. On the other hand, when the player operates the shooting operation device 28 with a rotation amount in a second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second shooting operation, the upper area PA1 is positioned to the right of the lateral center position. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1→right area PA3→lower area PA4. In other words, the player can adjust the rotation operation amount of the shooting operation device 28 so that the game ball can flow down the left side area PA2 of the left side area PA2 and the right side area PA3. A game can be played so that a game ball flows down PA3. Incidentally, when the shooting operation device 28 is operated with the maximum amount of rotation, the game ball flows down in the order of the upper area PA1→right area PA3→lower area PA4.

The first operating part 412 is installed in the lower area PA4. The first operating portion 412 is open upward, and a member such as an opening/closing member for blocking entry of game balls into the first operating portion 412 is not provided. Then, in a situation where game balls are shot in the same mode, the winning probability to the first operating section 412 is constant regardless of the game state. In other words, the first operating portion 412 is always capable of entering the game ball flowing down the game area PA toward the first operating portion 412 . In addition, the first operating part 412 is arranged right under the stage 421a formed in the variable display unit 421, and the game ball flowed onto the stage 421a through the guide passage formed in the variable display unit 421. A game ball ejected outside the variable display unit 421 from the lateral center of the stage 421 a easily enters the first operating section 412 . A detection sensor 412a is provided in the first operating portion 412, and a game ball that has won the first operating portion 412 is detected by the detection sensor 412a. The detection sensor 412a is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main CPU 63 determines whether or not the first operation unit 412 has won a prize based on the detection result of the detection sensor 412a.

As described above, the first operating portion 412 is provided in the lower area PA4, but on the upstream side toward the right side area PA3 with respect to the first operating portion 412, the game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 is the first A regulating nail 24c is provided so as to make it impossible to reach the 1 operating portion 412 . Further, the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 421a is provided for the left side area PA2 and not provided for the right side area PA3. With these configurations, when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left side area PA2, it is possible to win the first operation unit 412, but the game ball flows down the right side area PA3. When the shooting operation device 28 is operated so as to do so, winning to the first operation unit 412 is disabled. However, it is not limited to this, and the control nail 24c is not provided or the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 421a is provided in the right side area PA3, so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3. A configuration may be adopted in which a prize can be awarded to the first operation unit 412 even when the firing operation device 28 is operated at this time.

The second operating part 413 is installed in the right area PA3. That is, the second operation unit 413 cannot win a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left side area PA2, and the shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is operated.

The configuration of the second operating portion 413 will be described with reference to FIG. 210(a). FIG. 210(a) is a longitudinal sectional view of the second operating portion 413 in the non-guiding state. The second operating portion 413 includes a base unit 431 formed with a discharge passage 433 for discharging game balls flowing in from the game area PA to the rear of the game board 24, and a discharge passage 433 for discharging game balls flowing down the game area PA. and a guiding unit 432 for guiding to. An inlet portion 433a of the discharge passage 433 has an opening area equal to or larger than one game ball, and is open toward the front of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加A detection sensor 434 is provided on the exit portion 433 b side of the discharge passage 433 , and the game ball that has won the second operating portion 413 is detected by the detection sensor 434 . The detection sensor 434 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 , and based on the detection result of the detection sensor 434 , the main side CPU 63 identifies whether or not the second operation unit 413 has won a prize.

Guidance unit 432 receives from below the game ball flowing down the front area of the entrance portion 433a in the game area PA, guide member 435 for guiding the received game ball into the discharge passage 433, into the discharge passage 433 A situation in which the guide driving unit 436 for displacing the guide member 435 between the initial position that disables the guidance of the game ball and the guidance position that allows the guidance, and the guide member 435 is arranged at the initial position is placed in a blocking position that blocks the inflow of game balls into the discharge passage 433, and in a situation where the guide member 435 is arranged in the guiding position, it is arranged in a non-blocking position that does not block the inflow of game balls into the discharge passage 433. and a blocking member 437 . The guide member 435 and the blocking member 437 are opposed to each other with a predetermined gap in the vertical direction so that the guide member 435 faces downward. A transmission unit 438 is provided to transmit the driving force of the guide driving portion 436 to the guide member 435 and blocking member 437 .

When the guide driving portion 436 is in a non-driving state, the guide member 435 is arranged at the initial position and the blocking member 437 is arranged at the blocking position by the biasing force of biasing means such as a spring (not shown). In this case, the guide member 435 and blocking member 437 are entirely buried in the discharge passage 433 and do not protrude into the game area PA. As a result, the game ball flowing down the front region of the entrance portion 433a of the discharge passage 433 in the game area PA is not guided into the discharge passage 433 by the guide member 435 and the blocking member 437. The ball flows downward in the play area PA without entering the operating portion 413 . Further, since the blocking member 437 is arranged at the blocking position, the substantial opening area of the inlet portion 433a of the discharge passage 433 is less than one game ball. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from entering the second operating portion 413 when the guide member 435 is located at the initial position.

When the guide driving portion 436 is driven, the guide member 435 and the blocking member 437 are displaced against the biasing force of the biasing means, so that the guide member 435 is placed at the guiding position and the blocking member 437 is released. placed in the blocking position. FIG. 210(b) is a longitudinal sectional view of the second operating portion 413 in the guided state.

When the guide member 435 is arranged at the guiding position, the tip side of the guide member 435 protrudes from the entrance portion 433a of the discharge passage 433 toward the game area PA. This amount of protrusion is such that it is possible to receive from below the game ball flowing down the area in front of the entrance portion 433a in the game area PA. Since the upper surface of the tip side of the guide member 435 slopes downward toward the entrance portion 433a of the discharge passage 433, the game ball received from below at the tip side of the guide member 435 is pushed out of the guide member 435. It rolls on the upper surface and is guided into the discharge passage 433 . Further, when the blocking member 437 is arranged at the non-blocking position, the tip of the blocking member 437 is displaced so as to be positioned above the blocking position, so that the game rolls on the upper surface of the guide member 435. The ball flows into the discharge passage 433 without interfering with the blocking member 437 . As a result, the guide driving portion 436 is driven, and the game ball flowing down the area in front of the entrance portion 433 a in the game area PA enters the second operating portion 413 . Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the state in which the guide driving portion 436 is in the non-driving state, the guide member 435 is arranged at the initial position, and the blocking member 437 is arranged at the blocking position will be referred to as the non-guiding state of the guide unit 432 or the second operating portion. The closed state of 413 is the guiding state of the guiding unit 432 or the second actuating portion, in which the guide driving portion 436 is in the driving state, the guide member 435 is in the guiding position, and the blocking member 437 is in the non-blocking position. 413 is called an open state.

The second operating portion 413 has a cover member 439 that faces the inlet portion 433a of the discharge passage 433 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The cover member 439 is formed in the shape of a gate so as to form a vertical passage portion 439a in the area in front of the entrance portion 433a in the game area PA. It is provided so as to limit the number of game balls to one and to regulate the forward movement and lateral movement of the game ball in the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, when the guide unit 432 of the second operating portion 413 is in the guided state, a plurality of game balls are prevented from being guided into the discharge passage 433 of the second operating portion 413 at the same time. It is possible to reliably guide the game ball passing through the front region of the entrance portion 433a into the discharge passage 433 in the guided state. The guide drive section 436 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 , and the drive control of the guide drive section 436 is executed by the main CPU 63 .

As shown in FIG. 209, a through winning portion 414 is provided above the second operating portion 413 in the right area PA3. That is, the through winning section 414 cannot win a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the shooting operation device allows the game ball to flow down the right area PA3. 28 is operated, winning is possible. The through winning portion 414 has a through-hole extending vertically. In addition, a second operating portion 413 is provided at a position vertically below the through winning portion 414, and a special electric winning device 416 and a distribution winning device are located downstream of the second operating portion 413 in the right area PA3. 415 is provided. Therefore, the game ball that has won the through prize winning section 414 can win the second operation section 413 , the special electric prize winning device 416 or the sorting prize winning device 415 .

The right side area PA3 in which the second operation part 413 and the through winning part 414 are collectively arranged is defined by a side wall 421b projecting forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 in the variable display unit 421 on the left side. In addition, the right side is defined by a regulation wall provided on the resin base 21 of the inner frame 13 and projecting forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 . The right side area PA3 is set to have a lateral dimension narrower than that of the lower side area PA4, and the lateral dimension is such that it is impossible to arrange the game ball entry devices in the lateral direction at the same height position. It has become. As a result, it is possible to limit the flow trajectory of the game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 to a predetermined range, and the game ball is likely to enter the second operating portion 413 and the through winning portion 414. .

The arrangement of the plurality of nails 24b on the upstream side of the through winning portion 414 in the right area PA3 is set so as to guide the game balls flowing down the right area PA3 to the through winning portion 414. FIG. As a result, the game ball flowing down the right area PA3 can easily enter the through winning portion 414, and can easily enter the second operating portion 413 as the ball can easily enter the through winning portion 414. there is The through winning portion 414 is provided with a detection sensor 414a, and the game ball that has won the through winning portion 414 is detected by the detection sensor 414a. The detection sensor 414a is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60, and the main CPU 63 determines whether or not there is a prize in the through prize winning section 414 based on the detection result of the detection sensor 414a.

The guiding unit 432 of the second operating section 413 is switched from the non-guiding state to the guiding state based on the winning of the through prize winning section 414 . Specifically, the internal lottery is performed with the win to the through winning part 414 as a trigger, and the general figure display part of the general figure unit 423 provided in the lower left corner which is the area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA In 423a, the variable display of the pattern is performed. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is winning of the induction execution state, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the fluctuation display of the pattern in the general pattern display section 423a is finished, the transition to the induction execution state is made. In the guidance execution state, the guidance unit 432 enters the guidance state in a predetermined manner.

The normal figure display section 423a is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting sections are arranged in a predetermined manner. In this case, it is impossible to perform a complicated display like the symbol display device 424 in the normal map display unit 423a, but it is possible to reduce the processing load for controlling the display of the normal map display unit 423a. However, it is not limited to this, and may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. In addition, the pattern displayed in the normal figure display unit 423a includes a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, or a configuration in which multiple types of colors are displayed. is displayed.

In the normal map unit 423, a normal map reservation display unit 423b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal map display unit 423a. The number of game balls that have won through prize winning section 414 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting of normal figure reservation display section 423b. The normal map display unit 423a and the normal map reservation display unit 423b are electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main CPU 63 executes display control of the normal map display unit 423a and the normal map reservation display unit 423b. be done.

Incidentally, the display range of the normal pattern display section 423a is narrower than the display surface of the pattern display device 424. FIG. Furthermore, the display range of both the normal pattern display portion 423a and the normal pattern reservation display portion 423b is also narrower than the display surface of the pattern display device 424. FIG. Thereby, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player to the pattern display device 424 rather than the normal pattern display unit 423a and the normal pattern reservation display unit 423b.

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of modes are set as support modes so that the occurrence frequency of the guidance state of the guidance unit 432 is different. Specifically, in the support mode, the frequency of the guidance unit 432 being in the guidance state per unit time is relatively high when compared with a situation in which game balls continue to be shot in a similar manner to the game area PA. A high-frequency support mode and a low-frequency support mode are set so as to be relatively high and low.

The high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the induction state in the induction state lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the through winning portion 414 (specifically 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state when the guidance state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode. The upper induction period for which the unit 432 is maintained in the induction state is set long. In this case, when the guidance state is won in the high-frequency support mode and the guidance state of the guidance unit 432 occurs multiple times, the closed period from the end of one guidance state to the start of the next guidance state is , is set shorter than one upper limit induction period. Furthermore, the high-frequency support mode is more than the low-frequency support mode. 423a) is set short.

As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the second operating unit 413 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operation unit 412 is higher than in the second operation unit 413, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation unit is more likely than the first operation unit 412. The probability of winning the part 413 is increased. When a winning to the second operation unit 413 occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high-frequency support mode, the player should play the game while not reducing the number of balls he has. can be done.

In addition, the configuration for making the high-frequency support mode more frequent than the low-frequency support mode to be in the induced state per unit time is not limited to the above. It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of becoming high. In addition, after one guidance state lottery is performed, the time secured for the next guidance state lottery is performed (for example, based on the winning to the through winning unit 414) In a configuration where multiple types of variable display time) are prepared, in high-frequency support mode, shorter reserved time is more likely to be selected than in low-frequency support mode, or even if the average reserved time is set to be shorter good. Furthermore, the number of times the induction state is executed is increased, the upper limit induction period is lengthened, and the securing time that is secured after one induction state lottery is performed and the next induction state lottery is performed is shortened. By applying any one condition or any combination of shortening the average time of the securing time and increasing the probability of winning, even if the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode is increased good.

A winning lottery is performed based on the occurrence of a prize in the first operating portion 412 or the second operating portion 413 . When the winning lottery is carried out, the special figure unit 422 performs the variable display of the pattern, and finally the result corresponding to the winning lottery result is displayed.

The special figure unit 422 is provided at a lower right corner of the game area PA and at a position where the game ball does not flow forward. Further, the special figure unit 422 is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 even when the front door frame 14 is arranged at the closed position. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can see the display contents of the various display parts 425 to 429 provided in the special figure unit 422 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the opening operation of the front door frame 14. becomes.

FIG. 209(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the special figure unit 422. FIG. For the special figure unit 422 in detail, the special figure unit 422 is provided with a first special figure display section 425 and a second special figure display section 426 . In the first special figure display part 425, a winning lottery is performed based on the occurrence of a prize to the first operation part 412, and the fluctuation display of the pattern is performed, and finally the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. be done. In addition, in the second special figure display unit 426, a winning lottery is performed based on the occurrence of the winning of the second operation unit 413, and the fluctuation display of the pattern is performed, and finally the result corresponding to the lottery result. is displayed. The first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426 starts the variation display of the pattern, and the time until the variation display of the pattern ends after displaying a predetermined result is one game round. times.

The first special figure display unit 425 includes seven display segments 425a. Each of these display segments 425a is formed in a bar shape and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven display segments 425a are arranged so that the first special figure display portion 425 becomes a so-called 7-segment display. The first special figure display unit 425 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main side CPU 63 individually controls lighting and extinguishing of each display segment 425a. Although it is impossible to perform a complicated display like the symbol display device 424 in the first special figure display unit 425, it is possible to reduce the processing load for controlling the display of the first special figure display unit 425 .

The display segments 425a may be formed in a circular shape, and the display segments 425a may be arranged linearly or circularly. Also, the first special figure display unit 425 may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. In addition, the pattern displayed in the first special figure display unit 425 includes a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, or a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed. A configuration is conceivable in which the color of is displayed.

The second special figure display section 426 has seven display segments 426a. Each of these display segments 426a is formed in a bar shape and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven display segments 426a are arranged so that the second special figure display portion 426 becomes a so-called 7-segment display. The second special figure display unit 426 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main side CPU 63 individually controls lighting and extinguishing of each display segment 426a. It is impossible to perform a complicated display like the symbol display device 424 in the second special figure display unit 426, but it is possible to reduce the processing load for controlling the display of the second special figure display unit 426. .

The display segments 426a may be formed in a circular shape, and the display segments 426a may be arranged linearly or circularly. Also, the second special figure display unit 426 may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. In addition, the pattern displayed in the second special figure display unit 426 includes a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, or a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed. A configuration is conceivable in which the color of is displayed.

In the special figure unit 422 , a first special figure reservation display section 427 is provided at a position adjacent to the first special figure display section 425 . The number of winning game balls in the first operating section 412 is reserved up to four, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by lighting the first special figure reservation display section 427. - 特許庁Further, a second special figure reservation display portion 428 is provided at a position adjacent to the second special figure display portion 426 . The number of winning game balls in the second operating section 413 is reserved up to four, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by lighting the second special figure reservation display section 428. - 特許庁The first special figure reservation display unit 427 and the second special figure reservation display unit 428 are electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main side CPU 63 controls the first special figure reservation display unit 427 and the second special figure Display control of the pending display section 428 is executed.

In the special figure unit 422 , a special display section 429 is provided at a position adjacent to the second special figure display section 426 . When the opening/closing execution mode in which the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened is started, the display of the special display section 429 is controlled so as to be in a predetermined display state, the opening/closing execution mode is terminated, and a new game round is started. The display of the special display portion 429 is controlled so that the predetermined display state is ended and the special display portion 429 is turned off.

The special display section 429 has seven display segments 429a. Each of these display segments 429a is formed in a bar shape and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven display segments 429a are arranged so that the special display portion 429 serves as a so-called seven-segment display. The special display unit 429 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60, and the main CPU 63 individually controls lighting and extinguishing of each display segment 429a. Although the special display section 429 cannot perform a complicated display like the pattern display device 424, the processing load for controlling the display of the special display section 429 can be reduced.

The display segments 429a may be formed in a circular shape, and the display segments 429a may be arranged linearly or circularly. Also, the special display section 429 may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. The contents displayed on the special display portion 429 include a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, or multiple types of colors. The displayed configuration and the like are conceivable.

The display range of the first special figure display portion 425 and the second special figure display portion 426 is narrower than the display surface of the symbol display device 424 . In addition, the entire display range of the first special figure display portion 425, the second special figure display portion 426, the first special figure reservation display portion 427, the second special figure reservation display portion 428 and the special display portion 429 is also displayed in the pattern display. The range is narrower than the display surface of the device 424 . Thereby, the first special figure display unit 425, the second special figure display unit 426, the first special figure reservation display unit 427, the second special figure reservation display unit 428 and the special display unit 429 than the game to the symbol display device 424 It is possible to increase the attention of the person.

When the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, that is, when the game round is executed, the pattern display device 424 provided in the variable display unit 421 A display effect is performed. In addition, in the symbol display device 424, not only the display effect triggered by the winning of the first operating unit 412 or the second operating unit 413, but also the display effect during the opening and closing execution mode that shifts after the result of a big hit, etc. A display effect during the distribution execution mode that shifts after a small hit result is performed. In addition, in the opening/closing execution mode, the distribution execution mode and the high-frequency support mode, the pattern display device 424 displays a right hitting notification image for notifying that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right side area PA3. .

The pattern display device 424 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by the display control device 82 . The pattern display device 424 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display surface such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display device. may

The contents of the display effect performed by the symbol display device 424 during execution of the game round will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 211 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the symbol display device 424 when a game cycle is executed.

As shown in FIG. 211(a), the display surface of the pattern display device 424 is provided with three pattern rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of upper, middle and lower rows as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is constructed by arranging main symbols and sub-symbols in a predetermined order. In other words, when a game cycle is executed, the entire display surface of the symbol display device 424 is used to perform the variable display of symbols.

FIG. 212 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main symbols and sub-symbols that are variably displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIGS. 212(a) to 212(j), the patterns, which are one type of pattern, consist of nine main patterns with numbers "1" to "9" and shell-shaped patterns. It is composed of a sub pattern consisting of. More specifically, nine types of character patterns such as an octopus are assigned numbers '1' to '9' to form main patterns.

As shown in FIG. 211(b), in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols from "1" to "9" are arranged in descending numerical order, with one sub-symbol between each main symbol. are distributed one by one. In the lower pattern row Z3, 9 kinds of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and between the main symbol "9" and the main symbol "1" A main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the upper part, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. In other words, only the middle pattern row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. Then, on the display surface, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. The symbol display device 424 stops and displays three symbols for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3×3 are stopped and displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 211(a), the pattern display device 424 is provided with five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a downward-sloping line L4, and an upward-sloping line L5. .

When the symbols are varied and displayed on the display surface based on the winning of the first operating portion 412 or the second operating portion 413, the symbols of the respective symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are cyclically scrolled in a predetermined direction. , the variable display starts. Basically, the variable display is switched to the standby display in the order of upper symbol row Z1→lower symbol row Z3→middle symbol row Z2, and finally predetermined symbols are statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. is terminated with Further, when the fluctuation display of the symbols ends, if the result of the internal lottery is a 15R jackpot result, which will be described later, a combination of "7" symbols is formed on any of the effective lines, and the result of the internal lottery will be described later. In the case of a 6R jackpot result, a combination of the same odd-numbered symbols other than the "7" symbol is formed on any of the effective lines, and the result of the internal lottery is any of the first to third small winning results to be described later. In the case of either, the same even-numbered symbol combination is formed on any of the activated lines.

As described above, in the configuration in which the symbols are varied and displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, an expected effect is set as the display effect of the symbol display device 424 when the game cycle is executed. The expectation effect is a display state that makes the player think that the variable display state is likely to result in a big win, in the stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display device 424 is started. say. There are two types of expectation effects: a ready-to-win display and an advance notice display for expecting the occurrence of the ready-to-win display and the occurrence of a big win in a stage before the occurrence of the ready-to-win display.

In the ready-to-win display, the combination of the ready-to-win symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying the symbols of the same kind in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 among the plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and in that state, the remaining medium symbols are displayed. The column Z2 includes a display state in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in a state in which the combinations of ready-to-win patterns are displayed as described above, the patterns are displayed in the remaining pattern rows in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a ready-to-win effect. , a combination of ready-to-win patterns is displayed in reduced size or hidden, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface to perform a ready-to-win effect. In the case of a game round that results in a big win result or a small win result, the symbols of the same kind as the symbols forming the combination of the ready-to-win symbols are stopped and displayed on the ready-to-win line in the middle symbol row Z2, and the results of the big win and the small win are displayed. In the case of a game cycle in which neither is achieved, a symbol of a type different from the symbols forming the combination of the ready-to-win symbols is stopped and displayed on the ready-to-win line in the middle symbol row Z2.

In the advance notice display, after the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 start to display the symbols variably, all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed, or some of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed. A mode is included in which characters are displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in a situation in which symbols are variably displayed in the plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in Z3. In addition, it also includes a background screen in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and a pattern in the pattern rows Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such an advance notice display can occur in any game cycle when the reach display is performed or when the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

When either the 6R jackpot result or the 15R jackpot result is selected in the internal lottery executed based on the winning of the first operating unit 412 or the second operating unit 413, the game round corresponding to the jackpot result is completed. After that, it shifts to the open/close execution mode. In the opening/closing execution mode, it is possible to win a prize to the special electric prize winning device 416 . As shown in FIG. 209, the special electric prize winning device 416 is provided at a position below the second operating portion 413 and above the sorting prize winning device 415 in the right area PA3. That is, the special electric prize winning device 416 cannot win a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the shooting operation device 416 makes the game ball flow down the right area PA3. 28 is operated, winning is possible.

As shown in FIG. 209, the special electric prize winning device 416 is provided with a large prize winning opening 416a formed in a size through which a game ball can pass, and in a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass through the special prize winning opening 416a. and an open state through which game balls can pass. The special electric side opening/closing member 416b is opened by being driven through a link mechanism (not shown) by the special electric drive unit 416c. The special electric prize winning device 416 has a game ball passage with a large prize winning port 416a serving as an entrance portion, and the game ball that has flowed into the game ball passage through the special electric prize winning port 416a is detected by a special electric prize winning detection sensor provided in the game ball passage. After being detected by 416d, it is ejected behind the game board 24. FIG. The special electric prize detection sensor 416d is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main side CPU 63 specifies whether or not the special electric prize winning device 416 has won a prize based on the detection result of the special electric prize detection sensor 416d. In addition, the special electric drive unit 416c is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the main side CPU 63 executes drive control of the special electric drive unit 416c.

In the open/close execution mode, a round game is executed a plurality of times (specifically, 5 times, 6 times, 8 times, 14 times or 16 times). The round game continues until one of the following conditions is met: that the number of times the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened and closed reaches the upper limit, or that a predetermined upper limit winning number of game balls wins the special electric prize winning device 416. It is a game to play. In this embodiment, the opening and closing of the special electric prize winning device 416 is performed once in one round game, and the opening continuation period in each round game is set to 29 seconds. Also, the upper limit number of winnings to the special electric winning device 416 is set to ten. In a situation where the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. The open continuation period of is set to a time longer than the product of the shooting cycle of game balls and the upper limit winning number of one round game. Therefore, it can be expected that game balls equal to or more than the upper limit number of winning prizes are won by the special electric prize winning device 416 in each round game.

When any one of the first small winning result to the third small winning result is selected in the internal lottery executed based on the winning of the second operation unit 413, after the game round corresponding to the small winning result is completed Switch to distribution execution mode. In the distribution execution mode, winning to the distribution winning device 415 becomes possible.

As shown in FIG. 209, the distribution winning device 415 is provided at a lower position than the special electric winning device 416 in the right area PA3. That is, the distribution winning device 415 cannot win a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left side area PA2, and the shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is operated.

The configuration of the distribution winning device 415 will be described with reference to FIG. 213 in addition to FIG. FIG. 213 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the internal configuration of the distribution winning device 415. As shown in FIG.

The distribution winning device 415, as shown in FIG. It has a distribution side opening/closing member 442 that switches to an open state through which a ball can pass. The distribution side opening/closing member 442 is opened by being driven through a link mechanism (not shown) by the driving section 443 for the distribution entrance. The drive unit 443 for the distribution entrance is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 , and the drive control of the drive unit 443 for the distribution entrance is executed by the main CPU 63 .

A game ball that has entered the sorting entrance 441 is guided to a branch passage 445 formed in a base body 444 of the sorting prize winning device 415, as shown in FIG. The branch passage 445 has an upstream passage region 445a which is set so that the passage direction is inclined downward in the horizontal direction from the entrance portion of the branch passage 445 to the middle position of the branch passage 445, and the upstream passage region 445a. and a discharge passage area 445b set so that the passage direction is vertically downward, and a side different from the discharge passage area 445b provided by branching from the middle position of the discharge passage area 445b. It has a V winning path area 445c for guiding the ball. In this case, the dimension of the upstream passage area 445a in the direction perpendicular to the passage direction is one game ball or more and less than two game balls, so the direction perpendicular to the passage direction The game balls are prevented from passing through the upstream passage area 445a in a state in which a plurality of game balls are lined up. Therefore, it is prevented that a plurality of game balls simultaneously reach the branch position to the V winning path area 445c in the discharge path area 445b.

A switching piece 446 for guiding the game ball that has flowed into the discharge path area 445b to the V winning path area 445c is provided at the branch point of the discharge path area 445b to the V winning path area 445c. The switching piece 446 is rotatably supported in a region opposite to the V winning passage region 445c with respect to the discharge passage region 445b in the base body 444, and is entirely retracted outside the discharge passage region 445b. and a V-guide position projecting into the discharge passage area 445b. A driving force of a switching driving portion 447 is transmitted to the switching piece 446 through a transmission unit (not shown). When the switching driving portion 447 is in the non-driving state, the switching piece 446 is arranged at the retracted position by the biasing force of a biasing means such as a spring (not shown), and when the switching driving portion 447 is in the driving state, the switching piece 446 is retracted. The switching piece 446 is displaced against the urging force and arranged at the V-guiding position. The switching driving portion 447 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 , and the driving control of the switching driving portion 447 is executed by the main side CPU 63 .

When the switching piece 446 is arranged at the retracted position, the game ball flowing into the branch passage 445 flows down the discharge passage region 445b without being guided to the V prize passage region 445c. Then, the game ball is discharged to the rear of the game board 24 after being detected by a count detection sensor 448 provided downstream of the branch position of the switching piece 446 in the discharge passage area 445b. The count detection sensor 448 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 , and based on the detection result of the count detection sensor 448 , the main side CPU 63 specifies whether or not the count detection sensor 448 detects a game ball.

On the other hand, when the switching piece 446 is arranged at the V guide position, the game ball flowing into the branch passage 445 is received by the switching piece 446 from below. The upper surface of the switching piece 446 in the state of being arranged at the V guide position slopes downward toward the V winning path area 445c. As a result, the game ball received from below by the switching piece 446 flows into the V winning path area 445c due to its own weight, and flows down the V winning path area 445c. Then, the game ball is discharged to the rear of the game board 24 after being detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 provided in the V winning path area 445c. The V winning detection sensor 449 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and based on the detection result of the V winning detection sensor 449, the main side CPU 63 specifies whether or not the game ball has passed through the V winning passage area 445c. be done.

When the distribution side opening/closing member 442 is in an open state, the period during which the open state is maintained is fixed at 10 seconds, which is a period longer than the game ball firing cycle, and distribution is performed in the distribution execution mode. The upper limit winning number of game balls that can enter the winning device 415 is constant at ten. Further, when the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 sec. In addition, the game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 reaches the position of the distribution side opening/closing member 442 unless it enters the second operating portion 413 or the special electric winning device 416 on the way. Then, when the distribution side opening and closing member 442 is in an open state, if the game ball continues to be shot so that the game ball flows down toward the distribution winning device 415, the distribution winning device 415 is set to the upper limit. It is possible to win more game balls than the winning number.

On the other hand, the switching piece 446 is arranged from the retracted position to the V-guided position at the timing two seconds after the timing when the distribution-side opening/closing member 442 is opened, and then stays at the V-guided position for 12 seconds. retained. Then, when 12 seconds have passed, the vehicle returns from the V guidance position to the retracted position. In this case, in the situation where the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player as described above, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 sec. Therefore, at the timing when the switching piece 446 is arranged at the V-induction position, the number of winning prizes to the distribution winning device 415 has not yet reached the upper limit number of winning prizes in the distribution execution mode, and the distribution side opening/closing member 442 is closed. remain open. Further, as described above, the game ball flowing down the right area PA3 reaches the position of the distribution side opening/closing member 442 unless it hits the second operating portion 413 or the special electric winning device 416 on the way. Therefore, when the distribution side opening/closing member 442 is in an open state, if the game balls continue to be shot so that the game balls flow down toward the distribution winning device 415, the distribution side opening/closing member 442 is The switch piece 446 is arranged at the V guide position at the timing when the game ball that has won the distribution prize device 415 reaches the position of the switch piece 446 after 2 seconds have passed since the open state. Therefore, basically, the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 in the distribution execution mode.

When the game ball is detected by the count detection sensor 448 or when the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 449, the same number of prize balls corresponding to the distribution winning device 415 are paid out. be done. Further, when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 in the distribution execution mode, the opening and closing execution mode occurs after the distribution execution mode. On the other hand, when the distribution execution mode ends without the game ball being detected by the V winning detection sensor 449, the opening/closing execution mode does not occur.

Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main side CPU 63 uses various counter information during the game to set the winning lottery, the display setting of the special figure display units 425 and 426, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 424, the setting of the display of the normal figure display unit 423a, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 214, a winning random number counter C1 used for the lottery of winning generation, a type counter C2 used for determining the big hit type and the small hit type, and the symbol display A reach random number counter C3 used for reach generation lottery when the device 424 fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the winning random number counter C1, special figure display units 425, 426 and a pattern display device 424 , and a variation type counter CS that determines the display continuation period of the game round is used. Furthermore, it is supposed to use the general electric accessory open counter C4 used for the lottery of whether or not the guidance unit 432 of the second operation unit 413 is in the guidance execution state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the various counter areas 65b of the main RAM 65. FIG.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals. Information corresponding to the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is the special figure reservation area provided in the main side RAM 65 when the winning to the first operation unit 412 or the second operation unit 413 occurs 451. The special figure reservation area 451 includes a first special figure reservation area 452, a second special figure reservation area 453, and an execution area 454 for special figures.

The first special figure reservation area 452 comprises a first area 452a, a second area 452b, a third area 452c and a fourth area 452d. Respective numerical information of type counter C2 and reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of areas 452a to 452d as reserved information on the special figure side. In this case, in the first area 452a to the fourth area 452d, when winning to the first operation unit 412 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area 452a→second area 452b→third area 452c→third area Each numerical information is stored chronologically in the order of the 4 areas 452d. Since the four areas 452a to 452d are provided in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the first operating section 412 are reserved and stored. In addition, the number that can be reserved and stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more. , may be singular.

The second special figure reservation area 453 comprises a first area 453a, a second area 453b, a third area 453c and a fourth area 453d. Respective numerical information of type counter C2 and reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of areas 453a to 453d as reserved information on the special figure side. In this case, in the first area 453a to the fourth area 453d, when winning to the second operation unit 413 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area 453a→second area 453b→third area 453c→third area Each numerical value information is stored chronologically in order of the 4 area 453d. By providing four areas 453a to 453d in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the second operation unit 413 are reserved and stored. In addition, the number that can be reserved and stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 is not limited to 4 and is arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as 2, 3 or 5 or more , may be singular.

The execution area 454 for the special figure is an area where the reservation information of the target for performing the propriety determination and type determination for the special figure when starting the variable display in one of the special figure display units 425 and 426 is stored. is. Specifically, when starting the variable display of the first special figure display unit 425, the reservation information stored in the first area 452a of the first special figure reservation area 452 moves to the special figure execution area 454 be done. On the other hand, when starting the variable display of the 2nd special figure display part 426, the reservation information stored in the 1st area 453a of the 2nd special figure reservation area 453 is moved to the execution area 454 for special figures. In the following explanation, the hold information stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 and the hold information moved from the first special figure reservation area 452 to the special figure execution area 454 are held by the first special figure side. Information is referred to as the second special figure holding information stored in the second special figure holding area 453 and the holding information moved from the second special figure holding area 453 to the special figure execution area 454 is called the second special figure side holding information .

Information corresponding to the general electronic role release counter C4 is stored in the general pattern reservation area 455 provided in the main side RAM 65 when a prize to the through prize winning section 414 occurs. The general pattern reservation area 455 includes a first area 455a, a second area 455b, a third area 455c and a fourth area 455d. is stored in one of the areas 455a to 455d as reserved information on the normal map side. In this case, in the first area 455a to the fourth area 455d, when winning to the through winning section 414 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area 455a→second area 455b→third area 455c→fourth area Numerical information is stored chronologically in the order of area 455d. Since the four areas 455a to 455d are provided in this way, up to four winning histories of game balls to the through winning section 414 are reserved and stored. In addition, the number that can be reserved and stored in the normal drawing reservation area 455 is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more. may be

The normal map reservation area 455 is provided with an execution area 456 for the normal map. In the execution area 456 for the normal pattern, when the variable display is started in the normal pattern display section 423a, the holding information of the object to perform the guidance state lottery for determining whether the guidance unit 432 is to be in the guidance state is displayed. This is the area where the data is stored. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal map display unit 423a is started, the reservation information stored in the first area 455a of the normal map reservation area 455 is moved to the execution area 456 for the normal map.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS and C4 will be described in detail.

First, the universal electrical role item release counter C4 will be described. The general electric role item release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The general electric role release counter C4 is periodically updated, and stored in the general pattern reservation area 455 of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the through prize winning section 414. - 特許庁Then, at a predetermined timing, a guidance state lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the guidance unit 432 to the guidance state based on the stored value of the general electric role item open counter C4. As already explained, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode are set as the support mode of the guidance unit 432 (that is, the support mode of the second operating section 413), and the guidance state of the guidance unit 432 (the second operating section 413 open state) is controlled in a manner corresponding to the type of support mode at that time.

Next, the winning random number counter C1 will be described. The winning random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 9999, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 completes one cycle, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value=0 to 9999). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and stored in the special figure reservation area 451 of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation part 412 or the second operation part 413. Then, using the stored value of the hit random number counter C1, the win/fail determination process is performed.

The values of the random numbers that are selected in the winning/failure determination process are stored in the main ROM 64 as a winning/failure table. As a right/wrong table, a right/wrong table 461 for the first special figure is provided in correspondence with the reservation information on the side of the first special figure, and a right/wrong table for the second special figure in correspondence with the reservation information on the side of the second special figure. 462 is provided. In addition, in the present embodiment, there are not a plurality of types of modes that differ in the probability of a big win result as the winning lottery mode, but the probability of a big win result is constant if the set value is the same. One type of mode is set.

FIG. 215(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first special figure right/wrong table 461, and FIG. 215(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second special figure right/wrong table 462. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 215(a) and 215(b), the success/failure results of the success/failure determination process include a big win result, a small win result, and a losing result. The jackpot result is a win/fail result that can serve as a trigger for shifting to the opening/closing execution mode in which the special electric prize winning device 416 is controlled to open and close, as well as a trigger for shifting to the support mode. The result of the small hit serves as a trigger for shifting to a distribution execution mode in which the distribution prize winning device 415 is controlled to open and close, and when a V winning occurs in the distribution execution mode, it serves as a transition trigger for the opening and closing execution mode and the support mode. On the other hand, if no V winning occurs in the sorting execution mode, this is a success/fail result that does not serve as a trigger for shifting to the opening/closing execution mode and the support mode. The deviation result is a pass/fail result that does not trigger a transition to the opening/closing execution mode and the distribution execution mode, and does not trigger a transition to the support mode as well.

As shown in FIG. 215(a), the big hit result and the off result are set as the judgment result of the hit/fail judgment process in the hit/fail table 461 of the first special figure, but the small hit result is not set. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to

Specifically, 50 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 1" which is the lowest setting value, and the numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a losing result is set. is set to 9950. "Setting 2", which is a set value one step higher than "Setting 1", is set to 52 as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and a winning random number counter that results in a loss. 9948 is set as the number of numerical information of C1. "Setting 3", which is a set value one step higher than "Setting 2", is set to 54 as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and a winning random number counter that results in a loss. 9946 is set as the number of numerical information of C1. "Setting 4", which is a set value one step higher than "Setting 3", is set to 56 as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and a winning random number counter that results in a loss. 9944 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of C1. "Setting 5", which is a set value one step higher than "Setting 4", is set to 58 as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win and a winning random number counter that results in a loss. 9942 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of C1. In addition, 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a losing result. 9940 are set.

That is, the probability of a big hit result triggered by the holding information on the first special figure side in "setting 1" is 1/200. In "setting 2", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the holding information on the first special figure side is about 1/192. In "setting 3", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the holding information on the first special figure side is about 1/185. In "setting 4", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the pending information on the first special figure side is about 1/179. In "setting 5", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the holding information on the first special figure side is about 1/172. In "setting 6", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the pending information on the first special figure side is about 1/167. The numerical value information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, may be collectively set so as to have serial numbers, or at least some or all of them may be distributed and set so as not to be serial numbers. It is good also as a structure with.

As shown in FIG. 215(b), a big hit result, a small hit result and an off result are set in the success/failure table 462 of the second special figure as the determination result of the success/failure determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 50 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 1" which is the lowest setting value, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set. 2000 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 7950 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 52 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 2000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 7948 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 54 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3" which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 2000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 7946 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 56 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than "setting 3", and a winning random number that results in a small win is set. 2000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 7944 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 58 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, in the "setting 5", which is a setting value one step higher than the "setting 4", and the winning random number which becomes the result of the small win. 2000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 7942 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 2,000 is set as the number of pieces, and 7,940 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a loss.

That is, in the "setting 1", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is 1/200, which is the same as the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In the "setting 2", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is about 1/192, which is the same as the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In "Setting 3", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is about 1/185, which is the same as the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In "Setting 4", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is about 1/179, which is the same as the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In "setting 5", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is about 1/172, which is the same as the probability of a big hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In "setting 6", the probability of a big hit result triggered by the second special figure side reservation information is about 1/167, which is the same as the probability of a big hit result triggered by the first special figure side reservation information.

The probability of a small hit result triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is 1/5 which is the same regardless of "setting 1" to "setting 6". This probability of a small winning result is higher than the probability of a big winning result in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6". The numerical value information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, may be collectively set so as to have serial numbers, or at least some or all of them may be distributed and set so as not to be serial numbers. It is good also as a structure with. Further, the numerical value information of the win random number counter C1, which is the result of the small win, may be collectively set so as to have a serial number, or at least part or all of it may be distributed and set so as not to have a serial number. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which

As mentioned above, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a jackpot result, whether triggered by the pending information on the 1st special figure side or triggered by the pending information on the 2nd special figure side. Due to the setting, the higher the set value is, the more advantageous it is for the player. In addition, the open/close execution mode is a period during which the amount of increase in the number of balls possessed by the player per unit time is the largest. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the set value.

In such a configuration in which the probability of a big win result varies according to the set value, the probability of a small win result is the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it becomes possible for the player to limit the target to which the player pays attention in estimating the setting value to the result of the big win, and it is possible to make it difficult to estimate the setting value.

In addition, in the second special figure success/failure table 462, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning result is greater than the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the result. In a configuration where the number of numerical information is larger, the variation due to the set value of the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the jackpot result is the numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the losing result is absorbed by the variation in the number of From this point as well, it is possible to make it difficult to guess the set value.

Next, the type counter C2 will be explained. The type counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the special figure reservation area 451 of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation part 412 or the second operation part 413. The type determination process is performed using the stored value of the type counter C2.

The type determination process using the type counter C2 is performed in each of cases in which a big hit result and a small hit result are obtained in the success/failure determination process. That is, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit results are set and a plurality of types of small hit results are set. Then, when the jackpot result is selected in the winning/failure determination process, the jackpot result type is selected using the jackpot type table 463 and the type counter C2 pre-stored in the main ROM 64 . Further, when a small hit result is selected in the success/failure determination process, the type of small hit result is selected using the small hit type table 464 and the type counter C2 pre-stored in the main ROM 64 . The types of big winning results and the types of small winning results will be described below.

Figure 216 (a) is referred to distribute the type of the jackpot result when the jackpot result is selected in the winning judgment process triggered by the holding information on the first special drawing side or the holding information on the second special drawing side It is an explanatory view for explaining a big hit type table 463. FIG. Moreover, FIG.216(b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each content of the jackpot result of multiple types.

The big hit type table 463 is referred to when the big hit result is selected in the winning judgment processing triggered by the holding information for the first special figure, and the winning judgment judgment triggered by the holding information for the second special figure Referred when a jackpot result is selected in processing. In other words, when the jackpot result is selected in the success determination process triggered by the reservation information for the first special figure and when the jackpot result is selected in the success determination process triggered by the reservation information for the second special figure In either case, the same jackpot type table 463 is referred to.

As shown in FIG. 216(a), in the jackpot type table 463, 6R jackpot results and 15R jackpot results are set as the types of jackpot results. Numerical information of the type counter C2 of "0 to 26" corresponds to the 6R jackpot result, and numerical information of the type counter C2 of "27 to 29" corresponds to the 15R jackpot result. That is, when the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process, the 6R jackpot result is selected with a probability of 9/10, and the 15R jackpot result is selected with a probability of 1/10.

When a 6R jackpot result is obtained, as shown in FIG. 216(b), round games occur six times in the opening/closing execution mode thereafter. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode is entered regardless of the support mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode. In this high-frequency support mode, if the hold information that triggered the occurrence of the 6R jackpot result was the hold information on the first special figure side, the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side When it is executed once, it ends and shifts to the low-frequency support mode. As already explained, the second special figure reservation area 453 is provided with first to fourth areas 453a to 453d, and it is possible to hold and store four pieces of reservation information on the second special figure side. Therefore, after the opening and closing execution mode is completed, the second operation unit 413 controlled in the high frequency support mode mode in the situation where the first game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is executed. By entering the game ball, it is possible to execute the game round five times triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side after the opening and closing execution mode is completed.

On the other hand, when the hold information that triggered the occurrence of the 6R jackpot result was the hold information on the side of the second special figure, the game round triggered by the hold information on the side of the second special figure was executed five times. If so, it ends and shifts to the low-frequency support mode. As already explained, the second special figure reservation area 453 is provided with first to fourth areas 453a to 453d, and it is possible to hold and store four pieces of reservation information on the second special figure side. Therefore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the second operation unit 413 controlled in the high-frequency support mode mode in the situation where the fifth game round triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is executed. By entering the number of game balls, it is possible to execute the game times 9 times triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side after the opening/closing execution mode ends.

When a 15R jackpot result is obtained, a round game occurs 15 times in the subsequent opening/closing execution mode as shown in FIG. 216(b). Therefore, the 15R jackpot result is more advantageous than the 6R jackpot result at least in terms of the number of times the round game is executed. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode is entered regardless of the support mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode. In this high-frequency support mode, even if the hold information that triggered the occurrence of the 15R jackpot result was either the hold information on the first special side or the hold information on the second special side, the second special side When the game cycle triggered by the hold information is executed five times, the game ends and shifts to the low frequency support mode. As already explained, the second special figure reservation area 453 is provided with first to fourth areas 453a to 453d, and it is possible to hold and store four pieces of reservation information on the second special figure side. Therefore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the second operation unit 413 controlled in the high-frequency support mode mode in the situation where the fifth game round triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is executed. By entering the number of game balls, it is possible to execute the game times 9 times triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side after the opening/closing execution mode ends.

Fig. 216(c) is a small hit type table 464 that is referred to for distributing the types of small hit results when a small hit result is selected in the success or failure determination process triggered by the second special figure side reservation information It is an explanatory view for explaining. Moreover, FIG.216(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each content of the multiple types of small hit result. In addition, as already explained, since the small hit result is not selected in the success or failure determination process triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side, in the game round triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side The winning type table 464 is never referred to.

As shown in FIG. 216(c), a first small winning result, a second small winning result and a third small winning result are set in the small winning type table 464 as the types of small winning results. Then, the numerical information of the type counter C2 of "0 to 9" corresponds to the first small winning result, the numerical information of the type counter C2 of "10 to 19" corresponds to the second small winning result, Numerical information of the type counter C2 of "20 to 29" corresponds to the third small winning result. That is, when the small winning result is selected in the success/failure determination process, the first small winning result is selected with a probability of 1/3, and the second small winning result is selected with a probability of 1/3. The third small winning result is selected with a probability of

Regardless of the result of the first small win, the result of the second small win, or the result of the third small win, the distribution execution mode is first started as shown in FIG. 216(d). In this distribution execution mode, the distribution winning device 415 is opened and closed once. The open state of the distribution prize winning device 415 is, as already explained, when the opening continuation period of 10 seconds has passed, and the number of game balls entering the distribution prize winning device 415 reaches 10, which is the upper limit number of winning prizes. It continues until one of the conditions is met. Then, in a situation where the distribution winning device 415 is kept open, by continuing the shooting operation so that the game ball flows down toward the distribution winning device 415, the ball enters the distribution winning device 415.例文帳に追加A game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 449, thereby generating a V winning. Even if a plurality of game balls are detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 in one distribution execution mode, the number of occurrences of the V winning is treated as one.

The open/close execution mode is generated after the V prize is generated. In this case, if it is after the distribution execution mode triggered by the first small hit result, it will be the opening and closing execution mode in which the round game is executed 5 times, and even if it is the distribution execution mode triggered by the second small hit result If it is the opening/closing execution mode in which the round game is executed 8 times, and in the distribution execution mode triggered by the result of the third small hit, the opening/closing execution mode is executed in which the round game is executed 14 times. Therefore, the second small winning result is more advantageous than the first small winning result, and the third small winning result is more advantageous than the second small winning result, at least in terms of the number of times the round game is executed.

When any of the result of the first small win, the result of the second small win and the result of the third small win occurs and the opening and closing execution mode occurs due to the occurrence of the V prize in the distribution execution mode, the opening and closing execution mode is terminated. After that, regardless of the support mode before starting the distribution execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is entered. This high-frequency support mode is a game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, regardless of which of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result. is executed five times, it ends and shifts to the low-frequency support mode. As already explained, the second special figure reservation area 453 is provided with first to fourth areas 453a to 453d, and it is possible to hold and store four pieces of reservation information on the second special figure side. Therefore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the second operation unit 413 controlled in the high-frequency support mode mode in the situation where the fifth game round triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is executed. By entering the number of game balls, it is possible to execute the game times 9 times triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side after the opening/closing execution mode ends. In addition, if the V winning does not occur in the distribution execution mode triggered by any of the first small winning result, the second small winning result and the third small winning result, the distribution execution mode is The open/close execution mode does not occur after the end, and the support mode before starting the distribution execution mode is maintained.

A description will be given of the flow of the game when the success/failure tables 461 and 462 and the type tables 463 and 464 are set as described above. When the game hall opens for business, the support mode is basically the low-frequency support mode. In the low-frequency support mode, the shooting operation is performed aiming at winning the first operating unit 412, and when the winning to the first operating unit 412 occurs, the first special figure display unit 425 changes the pattern. A game cycle is executed in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device 424 while being executed. The open/close execution mode is generated after the end of the game cycle by selecting the big hit result in the winning/failure determination process executed at the start of the game cycle. In this open/close execution mode, the round game is executed 6 times if the 6R jackpot result is the trigger, and the round game is executed 15 times if the 15R jackpot result is the trigger.

After the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode is entered. In this case, the high-frequency support mode is ended when the game round in the second special figure display unit 426 is executed once if the jackpot result that triggered the opening and closing execution mode is the 6R jackpot result, If the jackpot result that triggered the opening/closing execution mode is the 15R jackpot result, the game is terminated when the game round in the second special figure display section 426 is executed five times. When the game round in the second special figure display part 426 is executed once, if the high-frequency support mode is terminated, it is possible to execute the game round five times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side. Then, if the high frequency support mode is terminated when the game round in the second special figure display unit 426 is executed 5 times, the game round triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is executed 9 times. becomes possible.

In the high-frequency support mode, the firing operation is performed aiming at winning the second operating unit 413, and when the winning to the second operating unit 413 occurs, the second special figure display unit 426 changes the pattern. A game cycle is executed in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device 424 while being executed. In the game round triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side, a small hit result is obtained with a high probability of 1/5. When a small hit result is obtained, a distribution execution mode is entered, and in the distribution execution mode, the shooting operation is continued with the aim of winning a prize to the distribution prize winning device 415, thereby basically generating a V prize. When the V prize is generated, the opening/closing execution mode is generated after that. In this open/close execution mode, the round game is executed 5 times when the first small winning result is generated, and the round game is executed 8 times when the second small winning result is generated, and the third small winning result is executed. If it is an occurrence opportunity, the round game is executed 14 times. Then, after the opening and closing execution mode ends, the high frequency support mode is set regardless of whether the occurrence trigger is the first small win result, the second small win result, or the third small win result, and the high frequency support mode is When the game round in the 2nd special figure display section 426 is executed 5 times, it ends. In this case, it is possible to execute the game times nine times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side.

In other words, when the transition to the high-frequency support mode occurs, the distribution execution mode and the opening and closing execution mode are generated by generating a small hit result in the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side After that, it is possible to execute the game round 9 times triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side. As a result, the player expects that the transition to the high-frequency support mode will occur, and when the transition to the high-frequency support mode occurs, the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side It is expected that the result will be a small hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that the opening and closing execution mode occurs when a big hit result can occur even in the game round triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side and a big hit result occurs. In addition, after the end of the opening and closing execution mode, regardless of the type of the jackpot result that triggered the occurrence, the high frequency support mode is set and the game round in the second special figure display unit 426 is executed 5 times in the high frequency support mode. is terminated if

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured such that it is incremented by 1 in sequence within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and stored in the special figure reservation area 451 of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation part 412 or the second operation part 413. Then, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win display is to be generated in the game round in which the winning result is obtained by using the stored value of the ready-to-win random number counter C3.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the pattern display device 424. - 特許庁The expected effect is a game machine equipped with a pattern display device 424 capable of performing a variable display of patterns, and in a game cycle that results in a big win result or a small win result, the final stop result is the award corresponding result. It refers to a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state that is likely to result in the grant correspondence result in the stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the symbol variable display in the device 424 is started. Concretely, a combination of symbols having the same number on any of the activated lines is stopped and displayed for the award correspondence result.

There are two types of expectation effects: a ready-to-win display and an advance notice display for expecting the occurrence of the ready-to-win display and the occurrence of the grant correspondence result in a stage before the occurrence of the ready-to-win display.

In the ready-to-win display, a combination of ready-to-win patterns is displayed by stopping and displaying the patterns of some of the plurality of pattern strings displayed on the display surface of the pattern display device 424, and the remaining patterns are displayed in that state. A display state is included in which symbols are displayed in a row in a variable manner. In addition, in a state in which the combinations of ready-to-win patterns are displayed as described above, the patterns are displayed in the remaining pattern rows in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a ready-to-win effect. , a combination of ready-to-win patterns is displayed in reduced size or hidden, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface to perform a ready-to-win effect.

In the advance notice display, after the start of the variable display of the symbols on the display surface of the symbol display device 424, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in all of the symbol rows, or in a part of the symbol rows and a plurality of patterns are displayed. In a situation where symbols are variably displayed in the symbol row, a mode is included in which a character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol row. It also includes a background screen in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and a pattern in the pattern row in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such an advance notice display can occur in any game cycle when the reach display is performed or when the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

The ready-to-win display is executed regardless of the value of the ready-to-win random number counter C3 in the game times in which the same combination of symbols is finally stopped and displayed, that is, in the game times corresponding to the result of the big win or the result of the small win. Also, in the game round corresponding to the result of losing, the reach random number counter C3 obtained at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the main ROM 64 is executed when the reach display corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. .

On the other hand, the decision as to whether or not to perform the advance notice display is made not by the main controller 60 but by the sound emission control device 81 . In this case, the sound emission control device 81 determines that the game round corresponding to either the big win result or the small win result is more likely to cause the notice display than the game round corresponding to the losing result, and the appearance rate To execute lottery processing for advance notice display so as to satisfy at least one condition that low advance notice display is likely to occur. Incidentally, the result of the lottery is reflected when the symbol display device 424 executes an effect for a game cycle.

Next, the variation type counter CS will be described. The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used for determining the display continuation period of the variation display of the pattern in the special figure display units 425 and 426 and the display continuation period of the variation display of the pattern in the pattern display device 424 in the main side CPU 63. The variation type counter CS is repeatedly updated, and is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the design in the special figure display units 425 and 426 and the start of variation of the design by the design display device 424.

<Public power control processing>
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 63 will be described. FIG. 217 is a flow chart showing normal/universal power control processing executed by the main side CPU63. In addition, normal figure normal electric control processing is performed in step S8914 in 1st timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). In addition, the processing of step SD601 ~ step SD610 in the general map general electric control processing is executed using the program for specific control in the main side CPU63 and the data for specific control.

First, a process of acquiring hold information on the general map side is executed (step SD601). In the acquisition process, when a prize to the through prize winning unit 414 has occurred, and the reservation information on the general pattern side for the upper limit number has not been acquired in the general pattern reservation area 455, the general electric role release counter C4 is stored in the general map holding area 455. In this case, the reservation information on the normal map side is stored in the order of the first area 455a→second area 455b→third area 455c→fourth area 455d.

After that, while reading the numerical information of the general/universal electric counter provided in the main side RAM65 (step SD602), the general/universal electric address table provided in the main side ROM64 is read (step SD603). Then, the start address corresponding to the numerical information of the counter for the general/universal electricity is acquired from the general/universal electricity address table (step SD604), and the process indicated by the acquired start address is jumped to (step SD605).

The general map general electric counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to grasp which of the processes of steps SD606 to step SD610 in the general general electric power control process should be executed. In the address table, the starting address in the program for executing each process of step SD606 to step SD610 is set in correspondence with the numerical information of the general/universal electric counter. If the value of the general pattern general electric counter is "0", jump to the general pattern fluctuation start process of step SD606, and if the value of the general pattern general electric counter is "1", the general pattern fluctuation of step SD607 Jumps to medium processing, and if the value of the normal map general electric counter is "2", jumps to the normal map finalization process of step SD608, and if the value of the general map general electric counter is "3" Jumps to step SD609 during general electricity open processing, and jumps to step SD610 general electricity closed processing when the value of the general electricity counter is "4".

In the general pattern fluctuation start process of step SD606, on the condition that the reservation information on the general pattern side is reserved and stored in the general pattern reservation area 455, the reservation information on the general pattern side that is reserved and stored in the general pattern reservation area 455 , perform the process of shifting the Specifically, the reservation information on the side of the general pattern stored in the first area 455a of the general pattern reservation area 455 is shifted to the execution area 456 for the general pattern, and then the second area 455b → the first area 455a, The reservation information on the normal map side is shifted so that the third area 455c→the second area 455b and the fourth area 455d→the third area 455c. Then, the guidance state lottery process is executed with the holding information on the side of the normal pattern newly shifted to the execution area 456 for the normal pattern as the lottery value. In this embodiment, as already explained, there are a low-frequency support mode and a high-frequency support mode as support modes. However, the probability of winning the guidance state in the guidance state lottery process is the same in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode (specifically, 4/5).

In the general pattern fluctuation start process, when the guidance state lottery process is executed, the process of starting the fluctuation display of the pattern in the general pattern display section 423a is executed. In this case, the information of the display continuation period in which the pattern is variably displayed in the normal map display unit 423a is set in the normal map normal electric timer counter provided in the main side RAM65. The value set in the normal/universal electric timer counter is subtracted by 1 each time the timer update process (step S8910) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. In this case, the display continuation period is shorter in the high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, the display duration is 1 second in the high-frequency support mode, and 10 seconds in the low-frequency support mode. After that, after starting the variable display of the pattern in the general pattern display section 423a, the value of the general pattern general electric counter is updated from "0" to "1". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the normal pattern general electric control processing becomes the processing during normal pattern fluctuation.

In the normal pattern fluctuation process of step SD607, a process for updating the display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 423a is executed. In addition, when the value set in the general pattern general electric timer counter of the main side RAM 65 in the general pattern fluctuation start process is "0", the information of the fixed period of the general pattern side of the main side RAM 65 In order to stop and display the pattern corresponding to the result of the induction state lottery process that triggered the execution of the current fluctuation display of the pattern in the general pattern display unit 423a while setting the general electric timer counter in the general pattern display unit 423a. Execute the process. Then, the value of the general/universal electric counter is updated from "1" to "2". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the general pattern general electric control processing becomes the processing during the general pattern determination.

In the normal pattern confirmation process of step SD608, when the value of the normal pattern general electric timer counter is "0", the result of the induction state lottery process that triggered the execution of the current pattern fluctuation display time is guided. It is determined whether or not the status is won. If the induction state is not elected, the value of the general/universal electric counter is cleared to "0". As a result, the process to be executed in the next processing time of the normal pattern normal electric control process becomes the normal pattern fluctuation start process.

In the case of winning the guidance state, a process for setting the guidance unit 432 of the second operating section 413 to the guidance state is executed. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the guidance unit 432 enters the guidance state is set to 3, and the upper limit guidance period for each guidance state is set to 2 seconds. On the other hand, in the low-frequency support mode, the number of times the guidance unit 432 enters the guidance state is set to 1, and the upper limit guidance period for the number of times the guidance state is executed is set to 0.6 seconds. Information on the number of times the guidance state is executed is set in a general/universal power open counter provided in the main side RAM 65, and information on the upper limit induction period is set in a general/universal power timer counter. In addition, the upper limit winning number of game balls to the second operation unit 413 is ten in the case of winning in the induction state in any of the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode. Information on the upper limit number of winning prizes is set in a general electric prize winning counter provided in the main side RAM 65 . When the value of the general electrical winning prize counter becomes "0", the execution of the induction state triggered by the current induction state winning is ended. In addition, by starting to output a drive signal to the guide driving section 436, the guiding unit 432 is switched from the non-guiding state to the guiding state. After performing the setting for enabling the execution of the guidance state as described above, the value of the general/universal/universal electric counter is updated from "2" to "3". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the normal/universal power control process becomes the process during the normal/universal power opening.

In step SD609 during the general electric power open process, when the winning to the second operating unit 413 is generated, the value corresponding to the number of winning prizes is subtracted from the value of the electric power winning counter of the main side RAM65. Then, when the value of the general electric prize winning counter is "0", after switching the induction unit 432 from the induction state to the non-induction state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the guide driving unit 436, Clear the value of the general electric counter to "0". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the normal pattern normal electric control processing becomes the normal pattern fluctuation start process. Also, even if the value of the general electric prize counter is not "0", if the value of the general electric timer counter is "0", the output of the drive signal to the guide driving unit 436 is stopped. As a result, the induction unit 432 is switched from the induction state to the non-induction state, and 1 is decremented from the value of the normal/commercial power disconnect counter. Then, if the value of the counter for the number of times the electric power is opened is not "0", after setting the information of the non-induction continuation period of the induction unit 432 to the electric power timer counter for the general electric power, the value of the electric electric counter for the general electric power is set to "3". to "4". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing time of the general electric power control processing becomes the processing during the general electric power closing. When the value of the general/universal electric open number counter is "0", the value of the general/universal electric counter is cleared to "0". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the normal pattern normal electric control processing becomes the normal pattern fluctuation start process.

In step SD610 during normal electric power closing processing, on the condition that the value of the normal electric power timer counter is "0", the guidance unit 432 is operated by starting the output of the drive signal to the guide driving unit 436. While switching from the non-induction state to the induction state, information on the upper limit induction period is set in the general/universal electric timer counter. Then, the value of the general/universal electric counter is updated from "4" to "3". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing time of the general electric power control processing becomes the open electric power processing.

As a result of the general electric general electric control processing being executed as described above, with the occurrence of a prize to the through prize winning section 414 as a trigger, the variable display of the pattern is performed in the universal diagram display section 423a. Then, when the guidance state is won in the guidance state lottery process, the guidance unit 432 of the second operating section 413 is brought into the guidance state. Since the second operating unit 413 is in the induced state, it is possible to win the game ball to the second operating unit 413, and by winning the game ball to the second operating unit 413, the reservation information on the second special figure side is It is stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 .

<Special special train control processing>
FIG. 218 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process executed by the main side CPU 63. FIG. In addition, special figure special electric control processing is executed in step S8913 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). In addition, the processing of step SD701 ~ step SD713 in the special figure special electric control processing is executed using the program for specific control in the main side CPU63 and the data for specific control.

First, a hold information acquisition process is executed (step SD701). In the pending information acquisition process, if the winning to the first operation unit 412 has occurred, the number of pending information on the first special figure side stored in the first special figure holding area 452 is the upper limit storage number (specifically is less than 4), the storage processing of the hold information on the first special figure side is executed. In the storage process, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are used as the reservation information on the first special figure side, and the first area 452a to the fourth area 452d of the first special figure reservation area 452 Stored in the area on the side of the early digestion order among the areas in which the reservation information on the first special figure side is not stored. In addition, when the reservation information on the first special figure side is acquired, the display content of the first special figure reservation display unit 427 is updated according to the fact that the number of the reservation information on the first special figure side has increased this time. Make data settings for In addition, when the hold information on the first special figure side is acquired, a hold increase command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81. As a result, the image for notifying the reserved storage number of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the new acquisition of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure.

If the winning to the second operation unit 413 has occurred, the number of reservation information on the second special figure side stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 is less than the upper limit storage number (specifically four) On the condition that it is, the storage process of the reservation information on the second special figure side is executed. In the storage process, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are used as the second special figure side reservation information, and the first area 453a to the fourth area 453d of the second special figure reservation area 453 Stored in the area on the side with the earlier digestion order among the areas in which the reservation information on the second special figure side is not stored. In addition, when the second special figure side reserved information is acquired, the display content of the second special figure reserved display unit 428 is updated according to the increase in the number of the second special figure side reserved information this time. Make data settings for Moreover, when the hold information on the second special figure side is acquired, a hold increase command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Thereby, the image for notifying the number of pending storage of the pending information on the side of the second special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the new acquisition of the pending information on the side of the second special figure.

After executing the pending information acquisition process, the special figure special electric address table stored in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD702). Then, the start address corresponding to the numerical value information of the special special electric counter is obtained from the special special electric address table (step SD703), and the process indicated by the obtained start address is jumped to (step SD704).

The special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to grasp which of the processes of steps SD705 to SD713 in the special figure special electric control process should be executed. The start address in the program for executing each process of step SD705 to step SD713 is set in correspondence with the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter. When the value of the special figure special electric counter is "0", it jumps to the special figure fluctuation start processing of step SD705, and when the value of the special figure special electric counter is "1", the special figure fluctuation processing of step SD706 When the value of the special figure special electric counter is "2", it jumps to the special figure confirmation processing of step SD707, and when the value of the special figure special electric counter is "3", the swing of step SD708. Jump to minute start processing, if the value of the special special electric counter is "4", jump to the distribution processing of step SD709, if the value of the special special electric counter is "5", step Jump to the special electric start processing of SD710, if the value of the special electric counter is "6", jump to the special electric open processing of step SD711, if the value of the special electric counter is "7" It jumps to special electric closing process of step SD712, and jumps to special electric end processing of step SD713 when the value of the special special electric counter is "8". Each process of steps SD705 to SD713 will be individually described below.

<Special figure fluctuation start processing>
First, the special figure fluctuation start processing of step SD705 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the process of step SD801 ~ step SD818 in the special figure fluctuation start process is executed using the data for specific control and the program for specific control in the main side CPU63.

In the special figure fluctuation start process, on the condition that the first special figure side hold information or the second special figure side hold information is stored (step SD801: YES), data setting processing is executed (step SD802) . In the data setting process, if the second special figure side reservation information is stored in the second special figure reservation area 453, it is acquired earlier than the second special figure side reservation information in the first special figure reservation area 452 Regardless of whether or not the reserved information on the first special figure side is acquired, the reserved information on the second special figure side stored in the first area 453a of the second special figure reservation area 453 It is moved to the special figure execution area 454 to be executed. As a result, it is possible to prioritize the hold information on the second special figure side over the hold information on the first special figure side as an execution trigger for the success/failure determination process, and it is possible to give priority to the execution trigger for the game round. Become.

When the second special figure side reservation information stored in the first area 453a of the second special figure reservation area 453 is moved to the special figure execution area 454, then stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 Execute the process of shifting the hold information on the side of the second special figure. This data shift process sequentially shifts the data stored in the first to fourth areas 453a to 453d to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in each area is shifted such that the second area 453b→the first area 453a, the third area 453c→the second area 453b, the fourth area 453d→the third area 453c, and the fourth area 453d is shifted. to "0". Further, in the data setting process, data setting is performed so that the display contents of the second special figure reservation display section 428 are updated in accordance with the fact that the number of the reservation information on the second special figure side has decreased this time. Also, in the data setting process, a hold decrease command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Thereby, the image for notifying the number of pending storage of the pending information on the side of the second special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the decrease of the pending information on the side of the second special figure.

On the other hand, in the data setting process, if the reservation information on the second special figure side is not stored in the second special figure reservation area 453, the data stored in the first area 452a of the first special figure reservation area 452 is to the execution area 454 for After that, the process of shifting the data stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 is executed. This data shift process sequentially shifts the data stored in the first to fourth areas 452a to 452d to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in each area is shifted such that the second area 452b→the first area 452a, the third area 452c→the second area 452b, the fourth area 452d→the third area 452c, and the fourth area 452d is shifted. to "0". Also, in the data setting process, data setting is performed so that the display contents of the first special figure reservation display section 427 are updated in accordance with the fact that the number of the reservation information on the first special figure side has decreased this time. Also, in the data setting process, a hold decrease command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . As a result, the image for notifying the reserved storage number of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the decrease of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure.

After executing the data setting process, the propriety judgment process is executed (step SD803). In the success/fail determination process, if the hold information on the first special figure side is stored in the execution area 454 for the special figure and the current game round is triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side, the current pachinko Read out from the main ROM 64 the first special figure propriety table 461 (see FIG. 215(a)) corresponding to the set value of the machine 10 . Then, out of the holding information on the first special figure side that triggered the start of the game round this time, the numerical information about the hit random number counter C1 is read, and the read numerical information is applied to the success/failure table 461 of the first special figure. By collating with each other, it is specified whether the result of the win/loss determination process this time is a big hit result or a losing result.

On the other hand, in the success/failure determination process, if the hold information on the side of the second special figure is stored in the execution area 454 for the special figure and the current game cycle is triggered by the hold information on the side of the second special figure, the current situation Read out from the main side ROM 64 the second special figure propriety table 462 (see FIG. 215(b)) corresponding to the setting value of the pachinko machine 10. Then, out of the holding information on the side of the second special figure that triggered the start of the game round this time, the numerical information about the winning random number counter C1 is read, and the read numerical information is applied to the success/failure table 462 of the second special figure. By collating with each other, it is specified whether the result of the hit/fail determination process this time is a big hit result, a small hit result, or a losing result.

When the result of the success/failure determination process is a jackpot result (step SD804: YES), the type determination process at the time of the jackpot is executed (step SD805). In the type determination process at the time of the big win, the type table 463 for the big win shown in FIG. Further, when the hold information on the side of the first special figure is the trigger for the game round this time, the numeric information about the type counter C2 is read out of the hold information on the side of the first special figure, and the hold on the side of the second special figure is read out. If the information is a trigger for the game round this time, the numeric information about the type counter C2 is read out of the holding information on the side of the second special figure. Then, it is determined whether the numerical value information about the read type counter C2 corresponds to the numerical range of which type of jackpot results, out of the 6R jackpot results and the 15R jackpot results set in the jackpot type table 463. Identify.

After executing the type determination process at the time of the big win, "1" is set to the flag of the main side RAM 65 corresponding to the type of the big win result specified in the type determination process (step SD806). The state of the flag set to "1" is cleared to "0" when the opening/closing execution mode ends.

After that, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step SD807). Specifically, information on the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed in this game round on the side of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 that is the execution target of the game round is specified from the stop result table for jackpot results stored in advance in the main ROM 64 , and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 65 . In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of stop mode of the pattern stopped and displayed in the first special figure display part 425 or the second special figure display part 426 is set differently for each kind of the jackpot result. At step SD807, the main RAM 65 stores information on the pattern stop mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified at step SD805. The pattern stop mode may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each jackpot result, or a plurality of types of pattern stop modes may be set for at least some of the jackpot results. Any method can be used to select a stop result for a jackpot result in which a plurality of types of pattern stop modes are set. For example, the stop result may be selected according to the value of the type counter C2.

When the result of the success/failure determination process is a small hit result (step SD808: YES), the type determination process at the time of the small hit is executed (step SD809). In addition, as already explained, if the success or failure determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side, the small hit result will not be selected, and the success or failure for the reservation information on the second special figure side A small winning result can be selected when the determination process is executed. In the type determination process at the time of the small hit, the type table 464 for the small hit shown in FIG. In addition, numerical value information about the type counter C2 is read out of the holding information on the side of the second special figure, which is the trigger for the game round this time. Then, the numerical information about the read type counter C2 is set in the type table 464 for the small win, which type of small win result among the first small win result, the second small win result and the third small win result Determine if the numerical range of winning results is supported.

After executing the type determination process at the time of the small hit, "1" is set to the flag of the main side RAM 65 corresponding to the type of the small hit result specified in the type determination process (step SD810). If the open/close execution mode does not occur after the end of the distribution execution mode, the state of the flag set to "1" is cleared to "0" when the distribution execution mode ends, and the distribution execution mode ends. If the opening/closing execution mode occurs later, it is cleared to "0" when the opening/closing execution mode ends.

After that, stop result setting processing for the small hit result is executed (step SD811). Specifically, the information of the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 426 in the current game round is obtained from the stop result table for the small hit result stored in advance in the main side ROM 64. It specifies and stores the specified information in the main RAM 65 . In this stop result table for the small hit result, the type of stop mode of the pattern stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 426 is set differently for each type of the small hit result, and in step SD811 , information on the pattern stop mode corresponding to the type of the small winning result specified in step SD809 is stored in the main side RAM65. The information on the form of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the form of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result. The pattern stop mode may be set in correspondence with each small win result on a one-to-one basis, or a plurality of types of picture stop modes may be set for at least some of the small win results. . Any method can be used to select a stop result for small winning results for which a plurality of types of pattern stop modes are set.

When the result of the success/failure determination process is neither the big hit result nor the small hit result (step SD804 and step SD808: NO), the stop result setting process for the out result is executed (step SD812). Specifically, information on the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed in this game round on the side of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 that is the execution target of the game round is specified from the stop result table for outlier results stored in advance in the main ROM 64 , and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 65 . In this case, the information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the big win result and the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the small win result.

After executing one of the stop result setting processes, the display continuation period grasping process is executed (step SD813). In such processing, the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. Also, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win display is generated on the symbol display device 424 in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs when the game round related to the start of the current variation is any of the big win results or any of the small win results. In addition, even if neither the big win result nor the small win result, the numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area 454 for the special figure is the numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of the reach. In this case, it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs.

When it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs, the table of duration for ready-to-win occurrence generation stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to, and the display duration of the game cycle corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired. do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ready-to-win display does not occur, the non-reach-to-win continuous period table stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to to display the game times corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS. Get the duration. Incidentally, the display continuation period of the game cycle that can be obtained by referring to the non-reach duration table is different from the display continuation period of the game cycle that can be obtained by referring to the reach generation duration table.

After that, it selects from the main ROM 64 the variation command and the type command corresponding to the results of the suitability determination process and the type determination process, the type of the current support mode, and the processing result of step SD813 (step SD814). Then, the selected variation command and type command are transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SD815). The sound emission control device 81 executes control for executing a game round effect corresponding to the received variation command and type command.

After that, of the first special figure display section 425 and the second special figure display section 426, the side of the game cycle that is the execution target of the current game round is caused to start the variable display of the pattern (step SD816). As a table to be referred to by the main side CPU 63 when the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit A variation display table for special figures that is common to 426 is stored in advance in the main ROM 64 . When the variation display of the pattern is executed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the same variation display table is used regardless of the result of the success or failure determination process and the result of the type determination process be. When the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the variation display of the pattern is repeated according to a predetermined pattern, but in the variation display table for the special figure Control data for one cycle in the variable display of the pattern according to the predetermined pattern is set. Therefore, when the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the variation display table for the special figure until the display continuation period of the game round determined in step SD813 elapses will be used repeatedly.

In addition, the contents of the variable display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 are arbitrary, for example, all the display segments 425a and 426a are in a light emitting state in a predetermined order. or a configuration in which some of the display segments 425a and 426a, such as two or three, are put into a light-emitting state in a predetermined order to perform a variable display of the pattern. Alternatively, all the display segments 425a and 426a may blink to perform the variable display of the pattern. may be configured to perform.

After that, the special display portion 429 is extinguished (step SD817). In the special display portion 429, when the opening/closing execution mode occurs, information corresponding to the number of round games occurring in the opening/closing execution mode is displayed. In other words, when the opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the result of the 6R jackpot, the special display section 429 displays a display corresponding to six round games when the opening/closing execution mode is started. Further, when the opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the result of the 15R jackpot, a display corresponding to 15 round games is performed on the special display portion 429 when the opening/closing execution mode is started. In addition, when the opening and closing execution mode occurs due to the occurrence of the V winning in the distribution execution mode triggered by the result of the first small hit, when the opening and closing execution mode is started, the special display unit 429 A display corresponding to one round game is performed. In addition, when the opening and closing execution mode occurs due to the occurrence of the V winning in the distribution execution mode triggered by the second small hit result, when the opening and closing execution mode is started, the special display section 429 A display corresponding to one round game is performed. In addition, when the opening and closing execution mode occurs due to the occurrence of the V prize in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small winning result, when the opening and closing execution mode is started, the special display unit 429 A display corresponding to one round game is performed. Corresponds to the number of round games in the special display unit 429 started when the opening and closing execution mode is started by executing the extinguishing process of the special display unit 429 in step SD817 of the special figure fluctuation start processing in the above configuration The display is terminated when a new game round is started after the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Then, the special display portion 429 is maintained in the off state until the opening/closing execution mode is newly generated.

After that, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electric counter (step SD818). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed is "0", the value of the special figure special electric counter that is the target of addition by adding 1 is the special figure fluctuation processing ( It becomes "1" corresponding to step SD706).

<Process during special figure fluctuation>
Next, the processing during special figure fluctuation which is executed in step SD706 of special figure special electric control processing (Figure 218) is explained.

If the display continuation period of the current game round has not passed, and if it is the update timing of the display contents of the special figure display units 425 and 426 that are the execution target of the current game round, Data setting for updating the display contents of the special figure display units 425 and 426 is performed by referring to the variation display table. As a result, the display contents of the pattern in the special figure display portions 425 and 426, which are the execution targets of the current game turn, are updated to the display contents of the next order. The main side RAM 65 has a first display order counter that is referred to for deriving the display contents of the pattern from the variation display table for the special figure when the timing of updating the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425 comes. is provided. In addition, the main side RAM 65 has a second display order counter that is referred to for deriving the display contents of the pattern from the variation display table for the special figure when it is time to update the pattern in the second special figure display unit 426. is provided.

Aspect at the start of the variation display of the pattern in the special figure display unit 425, 426, and the update aspect of the variation display of the pattern are performed in a constant manner regardless of the result of the result of the propriety determination process and the result of the type determination process, It is carried out in a fixed manner regardless of the content of the game round effect on the symbol display device 424 . For example, when a predetermined update timing occurs a plurality of times, the display contents of the pattern make one cycle, and the display order is repeated in a fixed order. Regardless of the order in which the display patterns are displayed, the stop result determined at the start of the game cycle is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for controlling the display of the special figure display units 425 and 426.

On the other hand, when the display continuation period of the game round has passed, the information on the stop mode of the pattern of the special figure display units 425 and 426 stored in the main side RAM 65 at the start of the game round is read and the stop mode of the pattern is read. Display control is performed on the special figure display portions 425 and 426 which are the execution targets of the game round of this time so as to become. As a result, in the special figure display units 425 and 426 that are the execution target of this game round, the pattern is displayed in a state in which the pattern corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination process and the result of the type determination process of this game round is displayed. The variable display is stopped. Regardless of whether the mode of the pattern stopped and displayed in the special figure display units 425 and 426 is the distribution execution mode and the opening and closing execution mode, the next pattern fluctuation display in the special figure display units 425 and 426 maintained until started. Also, the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 is set with the information of the final stop period (for example, 0.5 sec). Thereby, the measurement of the final stop period is started.

After that, a final stop command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When receiving the final stop command from the main CPU 63 , the sound emission control device 81 transmits the final stop command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the final stop command from the sound emission control device 81, it reads out the display pattern table for stopping and displaying the combination of the stop symbols in the current game round over the final stop period. As a result, the combination of the stop symbols corresponding to the current game round is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 424 over the final stop period.

After that, add 1 to the value of the special special electric counter. Since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure fluctuation processing is executed is "1", the value of the special figure special electric counter corresponds to the special figure fixed processing (step SD707) by adding 1 becomes "2".

<Processing during special figure confirmation>
Next, the processing during special figure determination executed in step SD707 of the special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 218) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the processing of step SD901 ~ step SD915 in the process during special figure determination is executed using the data for specific control and the program for specific control in the main side CPU63.

When the final stop period has passed and when the current game round corresponds to the jackpot result (step SD901 and step SD902: YES), display start processing of the special display section 429 is executed (step SD903). . In the display start processing of the special display section 429, data setting for controlling the display of the special display section 429 so that the display corresponding to the 6th round game is started when the current jackpot result is the 6R jackpot result. I do. In addition, in the display start processing of the special display section 429, when the result of the current jackpot is the 15R jackpot result, the display corresponding to the 15th round game is started. Set data. After that, 3 is added to the value of the special figure special electric counter (step SD904). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure confirmation processing is executed is "2", the value of the special figure special electric counter that became the addition target by adding 3 is the special electric start processing (step SD710 ) corresponds to “5”.

When the final stop period has passed and the current game round does not correspond to the jackpot result (step SD901: YES, step SD902: NO), the support flag provided in the main side RAM 65 is "1". is set (step SD905). The support flag is set to "1" in the high frequency support mode, and is set to "0" in the low frequency support mode. Therefore, in step SD905, it is determined whether or not the support mode is the high frequency support mode.

If the high-frequency support mode is set and the support flag is set to "1" (step SD905: YES), whether or not the game round ended this time is the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is determined (step SD906). If the game round ended this time is the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side (step SD906: YES), the value of the second special figure counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. (Step SD907), 1 is subtracted from the total counter value provided in the main RAM 65 (Step SD908). On the other hand, if the game round ended this time is the game round triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side (step SD906: NO), the value of the first special figure counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. At the same time (step SD909), the total counter value of the main RAM 65 is decremented by 1 (step SD910). After executing the process of step SD908 or step SD910, it is determined whether the value of any one of the first special figure counter, the second special figure counter and the total counter is "0" (step SD911). If an affirmative determination is made at step SD911, the support flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step SD912). As a result, the support mode shifts from the high-frequency support mode to the low-frequency support mode.

As already explained, when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. This high-frequency support mode is terminated when the number of execution times of game rounds after the end of the opening/closing execution mode reaches the end reference number of times, and shifts to the low-frequency support mode. The first special figure counter, the second special figure counter and the total counter are all counters for specifying the end reference number of times by the main side CPU 63 . The first special figure counter is a counter for measuring the number of game rounds executed triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and the second special figure counter is a counter for opening/closing execution. It is a counter for measuring the number of game rounds executed triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side after the mode ends, and the total counter is the first special figure side after the opening and closing execution mode ends. It is a counter for measuring the total number of game rounds triggered by the hold information and the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side. Regardless of the type of the jackpot result or small win result that triggered the opening and closing execution mode, "100" is set to the first special figure counter and the total counter when the opening and closing execution mode ends. be done. On the other hand, the second special figure counter is set to "1" in the case of the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the 6R jackpot result by the holding information on the first special figure side, and the opening and closing execution triggered by other than that. If it is in mode, "5" is set.

As described above, when the game round triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side is executed, the values of the first special figure counter and the total counter are each subtracted by 1, and the second special figure side reservation information When the game round triggered by is executed, the values of the second special figure counter and the total counter are subtracted by 1, respectively. Then, when the value of any one of the first special figure counter, the second special figure counter and the total counter becomes "0", the high frequency support mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, when the number of executions of the game cycle triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side after the opening/closing execution mode ends is 1 or 5 times, the opening/closing execution mode ends. If the number of game rounds executed later triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side reaches 100 times, or after the opening and closing execution mode ends, the game round triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side And it ends when the total number of game times triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side reaches 100 times.

However, in the high-frequency support mode, the shooting operation is basically performed so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3. Therefore, the high-frequency support mode basically ends when the number of executions of the game cycle triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side after the opening and closing execution mode ends is 1 or 5 times. becomes. It should be noted that, after the opening and closing execution mode ends, when the number of executions of the game round triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side becomes one, it means that the first second after the opening and closing execution mode ends. 2 The high-frequency support mode ends when the game cycle triggered by the hold information on the side of the special figure ends. Also, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, when the number of executions of the game cycle triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side reaches 5 times, it means that the fifth time after the opening/closing execution mode ends. The high-frequency support mode ends when the game cycle triggered by the second special figure side hold information ends.

When the negative determination is made in step SD905, when the negative determination is made in step SD911, or when the process of step SD912 is executed, it is determined whether or not the current game round corresponds to the small hit result (step SD913). If the current game round does not correspond to the small hit result (step SD913: NO), the value of the special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0" (step SD914). Thereby, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to special figure variation start processing (step SD705). On the other hand, if the current game round corresponds to the small hit result (step SD913: YES), 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electric counter (step SD915). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure confirmation processing is executed is "2", the value of the special figure special electric counter that became the addition target by adding 1 is the distribution start processing ( It becomes "3" corresponding to step SD708).

<Distribution start process>
Next, the distribution start processing executed in step SD708 of the special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 218) will be described.

First, a distribution start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When receiving a distribution start command from the main CPU 63, the audio emission control device 81 controls the emission of the display light emitting unit 53 and the sound of the speaker unit 54 so that an effect indicating that the distribution execution mode is in progress is executed. Execute output control. Also, the sound emission control device 81 transmits a distribution start command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the distribution start command from the sound emission control device 81, after the display effect indicating that the distribution execution mode has started is executed, a display indicating that the distribution execution mode is in progress is displayed. The display of the symbol display device 424 is controlled so that the effect is executed.

After that, "10" is set in the distribution winning counter provided in the main side RAM 65. - 特許庁The distribution winning counter provides an opportunity to switch the distribution winning device 415 from the open state to the closed state in relation to the number of game balls entering the distribution winning device 415 which is in the open state in the distribution execution mode. This is a counter for specifying by the main side CPU 63 . In addition, a set processing of the distribution open period is executed. In the distribution open period setting process, information corresponding to 10 seconds is stored in the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 so that the period during which the distribution winning device 415 is maintained in the open state is 10 seconds, which is the distribution open period. set. Then, in order to bring the distribution winning device 415 into an open state, it starts outputting a driving signal to the driving section 443 for the distribution entrance.

After that, add 1 to the value of the special special electric counter. Since the value of the special special electric counter when the distribution start processing is executed is "3", the value of the special special electric counter is "3" corresponding to the distribution processing (step SD709) by adding 1 4”.

<Distribution processing>
Next, the distribution processing executed in step SD709 of the special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 218) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the processing of steps SE101 to SE118 in the allocation processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not it is time to switch the switching piece 446 of the distribution winning device 415 from the retracted position to the V guidance position (step SE101). If two seconds have passed since the distribution winning device 415 was opened, an affirmative determination is made in step SE101. If an affirmative determination is made in step SE101, a drive signal is output to switching drive unit 447 so that switching piece 446 moves from the retracted position to the V-lead position (step SE102). As a result, the switching piece 446 is arranged at the V guiding position, and the game ball that has reached the position of the switching piece 446 is guided to the V winning path area 445c by the switching piece 446 and detected by the V winning detection sensor 449. .

When a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 of the distribution winning device 415 (step SE103: YES), the V winning flag provided in the main side RAM 65 is set to "1" (step SE104). The V winning flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the V winning detection sensor 449 has detected a game ball. Also, a V winning command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SE105). When the voice light emission control device 81 receives the V winning command from the main side CPU 63, it controls the light emission of the display light emitting unit 53 and Sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is executed. Also, the sound emission control device 81 transmits a V winning command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the V winning command from the sound emission control device 81, the symbol display device 424 is displayed so that a display effect indicating that the game ball has been detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 is executed. Control.

In a situation where the distribution winning device 415 is in the open state, it is determined whether or not the distribution open period measured using the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 has passed (step SE106). If the distribution open period has not passed (step SE106: NO), the count detection sensor 448 or the V winning detection sensor 449 of the distribution winning device 415 determines whether or not the game ball is detected. It is determined whether or not a prize has been awarded to the prize winning device 415 (step SE107). If a prize has been awarded to the distribution winning device 415 (step SE107: YES), 1 is subtracted from the value of the distribution winning counter in the main RAM 65 (step SE108). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution winning counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step SE109).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SE106, or if an affirmative determination is made in step SE109, the condition for closing the distribution winning device 415 is established, so the driving signal is output to the driving unit 443 for the distribution entrance. is stopped, the distribution winning device 415 is closed (step SE110). Thereafter, information corresponding to the waiting period is set in the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 in order to wait for the end of the distribution execution mode until there are no more game balls in the distribution winning device 415 (step SE111). . The standby period is set as a period longer than the longest period required until a game ball entering the distribution winning device 415 is detected by either the count detection sensor 448 or the V winning detection sensor 449 . Specifically, it is set to 4 seconds. By waiting for the completion of the distribution execution mode until the standby period elapses in this way, it is assumed that the game ball entering the distribution winning device 415 just before the distribution winning device 415 is closed is temporarily detected as V winning. If detected by the sensor 449, it can be treated as valid.

If the standby period measured by the timer counter of the main RAM 65 has passed (step SE112: YES), the switching drive unit 447 is driven so that the switching piece 446 returns from the V-induction position to the retracted position. Signal output is stopped (step SE113). As a result, the switching piece 446 returns to the retracted position.

After that, by determining whether or not the V winning flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1", it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 449 in the distribution execution mode of this time. (step SE114). If the V winning flag is set to "1" (step SE114: YES), display start processing of the special display section 429 is executed (step SE115). In the display start processing of the special display section 429, the special display section 429 is displayed so that the display corresponding to the five round games is started when the distribution execution mode of this time is triggered by the result of the first small hit. Set data for control. In addition, in the display start processing of the special display section 429, when the distribution execution mode of this time is triggered by the result of the second small hit, the special display section 429 is arranged so that the display corresponding to the eight round games is started. Set data to control the display of In addition, in the display start processing of the special display section 429, when the distribution execution mode of this time is triggered by the result of the third small hit, the special display section 429 is arranged so that the display corresponding to the 14th round game is started. Set data to control the display of After that, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electric counter (step SE116). Since the value of the special special electric counter when the sorting process is executed is "4", the value of the special special electric counter, which is the target of addition by adding 1, is the special electric start processing (step SD710). "5" corresponding to Incidentally, when an affirmative determination is made in step SE114, the V prize flag is cleared to "0".

If the V winning flag is not set to "1" (step SE114: NO), a flag clearing process is executed (step SE117). In the flag clearing process, the flag for specifying the type of small hit result is cleared to "0". After that, the value of the special special electric counter is cleared to "0" (step SE118). Thereby, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to special figure variation start processing (step SD705).

<Special electric start processing>
Next, the special electric start processing executed in step SD710 of the special electric special electric control processing (FIG. 218) will be described.

In the special electric start process, if it is before the start of the opening period, measurement of the opening period (for example, 4 seconds) is started and an opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When the sound emission control device 81 receives the opening command, it controls the light emission of the display light emission unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 so that the opening effect is executed. Also, the sound emission control device 81 transmits an opening command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the opening command, the display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 424 so that the opening effect is executed.

In the special electric start process, when the opening period has passed, information corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in the current opening/closing execution mode is set in the round counter provided in the main side RAM 65 . The round counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining round games in the open/close execution mode by the main side CPU 63, and the value of the round counter is subtracted by 1 each time a round game is executed. In addition, while setting the information (specifically 29 seconds) of the open continuation period of the round game in the timer counter of the main side RAM 65, the special electric winning device 416 in one round game is set in the winning counter provided in the main side RAM 65 Set the information (specifically, "10") corresponding to the upper limit number of prizes to be won. Then, an open setting process for the special electric is executed. In the open setting process, output of a drive signal to the special electric drive unit 416c is started so that the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state. After that, add 1 to the value of the special special electric counter. As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "6" corresponding to the special electric open processing (step SD711).

<Processing during opening of the special train>
Next, a description will be given of the special electric open processing executed in step SD711 of the special electric electric control processing (FIG. 218).

In the special electric open processing, when the open continuation period of the special electric prize winning device 416 has passed or when the special electric prize winning device 416 has won the upper limit winning number of game balls, the closing setting processing is executed. In the closing setting process, the output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 416c is stopped so that the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the closed state. After that, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter of the main side RAM 65 .

If the value of the round counter after decrementing by 1 is not "0", information corresponding to the closing duration (specifically, 2 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 . After that, add 1 to the value of the special special electric counter. As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "7" corresponding to the special electric closing process (step SD712).

If the value of the round counter after decrementing by 1 is "0", information corresponding to the ending period (specifically, 10 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 65 . Also, an ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When the sound emission control device 81 receives the ending command, it controls the light emission of the display light emission unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 so that the ending effect is executed. Also, the sound emission control device 81 transmits an ending command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the ending command, the display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 424 so that the ending effect is executed. After that, add 2 to the value of the special special electric counter. As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "8" corresponding to the special electric end processing (step SD713).

<Treatment during special train closure>
Next, the processing during special electric closing executed in step SD712 of the special electric electric control processing (FIG. 218) will be described.

When the closed continuation period has passed, the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 is set with the information of the open continuation period of the round game (specifically 29 seconds), and the winning counter of the main side RAM 65 is set to one round game. Information (specifically, "10") corresponding to the upper limit number of prizes to be sent to the special electric prize winning device 416 is set. Then, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened by executing the special electric open setting process. After that, the value of the special figure special electric counter is subtracted by 1. As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "6" corresponding to the special electric open processing (step SD711).

<Special call end processing>
Next, the special electric end processing executed in step SD713 of the special electric electric control processing (FIG. 218) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the processing of steps SE201 to SE209 in the special electric end processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

If the ending period has passed (step SE201: YES), the total counter of the main side RAM 65 is set to "100" (step SE202), and the first special figure counter of the main side RAM 65 is set to "100". set (step SE203). After that, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode of this time is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side (step SE204). Also, if the current opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side (step SE204: NO), it is determined whether or not the current opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the 15R jackpot result (step SE205). If an affirmative determination is made in step SE204 or step SE205, "5" is set in the second special figure counter in the main side RAM 65 (step SE206), and if a negative determination is made in both steps SE204 and SE205 , "1" is set to the second special figure counter of the main side RAM 65 (step SE207). By the processing of steps SE202 to SE207, conditions for ending the high-frequency support mode after the opening/closing execution mode is ended are set.

When the process of step SE206 or step SE207 is executed, the support flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step SE208). As a result, the support mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends becomes the high frequency support mode. After that, the value of the special special electric counter is cleared to "0" (step SE209). Thereby, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to special figure variation start processing (step SD705).

<Notification that setting-related processing is being executed>
Next, the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed in the main process (FIG. 185) that is activated when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. A description will be given of a configuration for notifying that the

FIG. 223 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control.

In the area to be cleared 371, as in the fifty-sixth embodiment, a first display data buffer 271, a second display data buffer 272, a third display data buffer 273, a fourth display data buffer 274, and a fifth display data buffer 275 are stored. is provided. In addition to the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275, the clear target area 371 is provided with a sixth display data buffer 471, a seventh display data buffer 472 and an eighth display data buffer 473. FIG.

The first display data buffer 271 stores display data for causing the first special figure display section 425 to perform a predetermined display. Display control in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) by executing the process for starting the fluctuation display of the design in the first special figure display unit 425 at step SD816 in the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 219) Display data corresponding to the display at the start of fluctuation of the first special figure display unit 425 is set in the first display data buffer 271 in the process (step S8915). In addition, the processing for updating the display contents of the first special figure display unit 425 in the special figure fluctuation process (step SD706) in the special figure special electric control process (Fig. 218) is executed 1st timer interrupt processing In the display control process (step S8915) in (FIG. 133), the display data for advancing the variable display of the design of the first special figure display section 425 is set in the first display data buffer 271. In addition, the display contents of the first special figure display unit 425 in the special figure fluctuation process (step SD706) in the special figure special electric control process (Fig. 218) The first special figure display in the display control process (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) by executing the process for the display content corresponding to the processing result of the type determination process (step SD805) Display data for causing the unit 425 to display the result of the current game round is set in the first display data buffer 271 . The display data set in this case will be the display data selected at step SD807 or step SD812 of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 219) at the start of this game cycle. In addition, the display data set in this case is stored and held in the first display data buffer 271 until the first special figure display section 425 is in a state of starting a new game turn. In addition, the first display circuit 261 is provided corresponding to the first special figure display unit 425, and the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 is supplied to the first display circuit 261. A display corresponding to the data is performed in the first special figure display section 425 .

The second display data buffer 272 stores display data for causing the first special figure reservation display section 427 to perform a predetermined display. If the hold information on the first special figure side is newly stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 in the hold information acquisition process (step SD701) in the special figure special electric control process (Fig. 218), the first timer In the display control process (step S8915) in the interrupt process (FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the number of the reservation information on the first special figure side stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 after the storage is the second It is set in the display data buffer 272 . Also, when the hold information on the first special figure side is digested as a trigger for execution of the game round in the data setting process (step SD802) in the special figure fluctuation start process (Figure 219), the first timer interrupt process (Figure 133) in the display control process (step S8915), the display data corresponding to the number of reserved information on the first special figure side stored in the first special figure reserved area 452 after the digestion is displayed in the second display data buffer 272 is set to In addition, a second display circuit 262 is provided in correspondence with the first special figure reservation display unit 427, and the display data stored in the second display data buffer 272 is supplied to the second display circuit 262. A display corresponding to the display data is performed in the first special figure reservation display section 427 .

The third display data buffer 273 stores display data for causing the normal diagram display section 423a to perform a predetermined display. The first timer interrupt processing ( In the display control process (step S8915) in FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the display at the start of fluctuation of the normal pattern display section 423a is set in the third display data buffer 273. FIG. In addition, the first timer interrupt processing ( In the display control process (step S8915) in FIG. 133), the display data for advancing the variable display of the pattern of the normal pattern display section 423a is set in the third display data buffer 273. FIG. In addition, the display contents of the normal map display unit 423a in the normal map fluctuation process (step SD607) of the normal map general electric control processing (Fig. 217) are changed to the display contents corresponding to the result of the guidance state lottery in the current fluctuation display time. By executing the processing for the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the display control processing (step S8915) in the normal diagram display unit 423a in order to display corresponding to the result of the current fluctuation display times is set in the third display data buffer 273 . The display data set in this case is stored and retained in the third display data buffer 273 until a new variable display cycle is started in the normal map display unit 423a. In addition, a third display circuit 263 is provided in correspondence with the normal map display unit 423a, and the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is supplied to the third display circuit 263, whereby The corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 423a.

The fourth display data buffer 274 stores display data for causing the normal map reservation display unit 423b to perform a predetermined display. When the reservation information on the general map side is newly stored in the general map reservation area 455 in the general map side reservation information acquisition process (step SD601) of the general map general electric control process (Fig. 217), the first In the display control processing (step S8915) in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), display data corresponding to the number of reserved information on the general pattern side stored in the general pattern reservation area 455 after the storage is stored in the fourth display data buffer. 274. Also, in the normal pattern fluctuation start processing (step SD606) of the normal pattern general electric control processing (Fig. 217), when the reservation information on the general pattern side is digested as a trigger for the execution of the fluctuation display times of the general pattern display unit 423a , in the display control processing (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the number of reserved information on the general pattern side stored in the general pattern reservation area 455 after the digestion is displayed as the fourth It is set in the display data buffer 274 . In addition, a fourth display circuit 264 is provided in correspondence with the normal figure reservation display unit 423b, and the display data stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 is supplied to the fourth display circuit 264. A display corresponding to is performed in the general-purpose drawing reservation display section 423b.

The fifth display data buffer 275 stores display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays. Setting of the display data to the fifth display data buffer 275 is executed in steps SE303, SE307 and SE310 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) described later. A fifth display circuit 265 is provided corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is supplied to the fifth display circuit 265. As a result, the display corresponding to the display data is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

The sixth display data buffer 471 stores display data for causing the second special figure display section 426 to perform a predetermined display. Display control in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) by executing the process for starting the fluctuation display of the design in the second special figure display unit 426 at step SD816 in the special figure fluctuation start processing (FIG. 219) The display data corresponding to the display at the start of the variation of the second special figure display unit 426 is set in the sixth display data buffer 471 in the process (step S8915). In addition, the processing for updating the display contents of the second special figure display unit 426 in the special figure fluctuation process (step SD706) in the special figure special electric control process (Fig. 218) is executed 1st timer interrupt processing In the display control process (step S8915) in (FIG. 133), the display data for advancing the variable display of the design of the second special figure display unit 426 is set in the sixth display data buffer 471. In addition, the display contents of the second special figure display unit 426 in the special figure fluctuation process (step SD706) in the special figure special electric control process (Fig. 218) Type determination processing (step SD805) and type determination processing at the time of small hit (step SD809) by executing processing for display content corresponding to the processing result Display control in the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) In the process (step S8915), display data for causing the second special figure display unit 426 to display corresponding to the result of the current game round is set in the sixth display data buffer 471. The display data set in this case will be the display data selected at step SD807, step SD811 or step SD812 of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 219) at the start of this game cycle. In addition, the display data set in this case is stored and held in the sixth display data buffer 471 until the second special figure display section 426 starts a new game cycle. In addition, a sixth display circuit is provided corresponding to the second special figure display unit 426, and the display data stored in the sixth display data buffer 471 is supplied to the sixth display circuit. A corresponding display is performed in the second special figure display section 426 .

The seventh display data buffer 472 stores display data for causing the second special figure reservation display section 428 to perform a predetermined display. If the second special figure side reservation information is newly stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 in the reservation information acquisition process (step SD701) in the special figure special electric control process (Fig. 218), the first timer In the display control process (step S8915) in the interrupt process (FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the number of pending information on the second special figure side stored in the second special figure holding area 453 after the storage is the seventh It is set in the display data buffer 472 . In addition, when the second special figure side hold information is digested as a game round execution opportunity in the data setting process (step SD802) in the special figure fluctuation start process (Figure 219), the first timer interrupt process (Figure 133) in the display control process (step S8915), the display data corresponding to the number of pending information on the second special figure side stored in the second special figure holding area 453 after the digestion is displayed in the seventh display data buffer 472 is set to In addition, a seventh display circuit is provided in correspondence with the second special figure reservation display unit 428, and the display data stored in the seventh display data buffer 472 is supplied to the seventh display circuit. A display corresponding to is performed in the second special figure reservation display section 428 .

The eighth display data buffer 473 stores display data for causing the special display section 429 to perform a predetermined display. When the information of the number of round games is set in the display start processing (step SD903) of the special display unit 429 in the processing during special figure determination (FIG. 220) in the game round corresponding to the jackpot result, the first timer interrupt In the display control process (step S8915) in the process (FIG. 133), the display data corresponding to the information on the number of round games is stored in the eighth display data buffer 473. FIG. Further, when the information of the number of round games is set in the display start processing (step SE115) of the special display section 429 in the processing for distribution (FIG. 221) by entering the distribution execution mode, the first timer Display data corresponding to the information on the number of round games is stored in the eighth display data buffer 473 in the display control process (step S8915) in the interrupt process (FIG. 133). Also, when the special figure fluctuation start process (step SD817) of the special display unit 429 is executed in the special figure fluctuation start process (step SD817), the display control process (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) The display data in the eighth display data buffer 473 is cleared to "0". An eighth display circuit is provided in correspondence with the special display section 429, and the display data stored in the eighth display data buffer 473 is supplied to the eighth display circuit to display corresponding to the display data. is performed in the special display section 429 .

Since the clear target area 371 includes the first to eighth display data buffers 271 to 275 and 471 to 473, the first RAM clear processing (step SC218) or the set value update processing (step SC218) of the main processing (FIG. 185) is executed. When the second RAM clearing process of SC216) is executed, the display data set in the first to eighth display data buffers 271 to 275 and 471 to 473 are cleared to "0". In addition to the first to eighth display data buffers 271 to 275 and 471 to 473, the area to be cleared 371 includes an area for special electric train control and an area for general electric train control. Therefore, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode regardless of the support mode immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display unit 423a is not variably displayed, and the guidance unit 432 of the second operation unit 413 is It will be in a non-induction state. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0", and the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". be done. Also, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. Also, after various registers of the main side CPU 63 are cleared to "0", initialization is executed.

FIG. 224 is a flowchart showing second timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. The processes of steps SE301 to SE317 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG. The second timer interrupt process is interrupted when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) of the main process (FIG. 185) is started, and when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) ends. is prohibited. The second timer interrupt process is interrupted when the set value update process (step SC216) of the main process (FIG. 185) is started and when the set value update process (step SC216) ends. is prohibited. Further, the second timer interrupt process is interrupted from the setting of interrupt permission at step SC230 of the main process (FIG. 185) to the setting of interrupt prohibition at step SC227 of the main process (FIG. 185). is allowed. The same applies to the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133).

First, interrupt inhibition is set to inhibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) (step SE301). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 224) even if the first interrupt cycle has passed. It is possible to prevent it from being started with In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 224), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed during execution of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 224), the second timer interrupt It is possible to prevent the processing (FIG. 224) from being started redundantly.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SE302). The setting update display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to identify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting value update process (step SC216). As in the fifty-sixth embodiment, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) is interrupted and activated even when the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SE302, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step SE303). In the setting process, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the pachinko machine 10 The display data for displaying the current set value of is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 . As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . This display continues while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

After that, setting processing to the first display data buffer 271 during setting update is executed (step SE304). FIG. 225(a) is a flow chart showing setting processing for the first display data buffer 271 during setting update. The processes of steps SE401 to SE405 in the process of setting the first display data buffer 271 during setting update are executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the setting process, in the situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, the pattern is displayed in the same manner as when the game round is executed in the first special figure display unit 425. process. Also, in the setting process, in order to perform the variation display of this pattern in the first special figure display unit 425, the special figure variation display table and the first 1 Use a display order counter.

Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not this time is the update timing of the display contents of the first special figure display section 425 (step SE401). The period of updating the display contents of the pattern of the first special figure display part 425 is the same as the period of updating the display contents of the pattern of the first special figure display part 425 in the game round. If it is time to update the display contents (step SE401: YES), the value of the first display order counter in the main RAM 65 is incremented by one (step SE402). Then, when the value of the first display order counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value (for example, "20") (step SE403: YES), the value of the first display order counter is cleared to "0" ( step SE404). As already explained, the first display order counter is a counter for specifying the display contents of the pattern to be derived from the variation display table for the special figure when the pattern is updated in the first special figure display unit 425. .

When a negative determination is made in step E401, when a negative determination is made in step SE403, or when the process of step SE404 is executed, the display contents of the pattern corresponding to the current value of the first display order counter are displayed for special figures. is derived from the variation display table, and display data corresponding to the derived display contents of the pattern is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SE405). As a result, the pattern corresponding to the display data is displayed in the first special figure display section 425 .

Due to the above configuration, in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the display order is fixed in the same order as when the game round is being executed in the first special figure display unit 425 The variable display of the pattern by a certain display pattern will be repeated in the 1st special figure display part 425. FIG. In this case, the special figure variation display table and the first display order counter used for performing the variation display of the pattern are used when the game round is executed in the first special figure display unit 425. It is a thing. Thereby, while suppressing the increase in the required storage capacity, it is possible to perform the fluctuation display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425 in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed Become.

Returning to the description of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224), after executing the setting processing (step SE304) for the first display data buffer 271 during the setting update, the eighth display data buffer 473 during the setting update is executed. Setting processing is executed (step SE305). In the setting process, display data for performing a predetermined display on the special display portion 429 is set in the eighth display data buffer 473 . Specifically, the display setting corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in the case of the 15R jackpot result in the display start processing (step SD903) of the special display unit 429 in the special figure determination processing (Fig. 220) was performed. In this case, the same display data as the display data set in the eighth display data buffer 473 is set in the eighth display data buffer 473 . As a result, in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, not only is the variation display of the pattern performed in the first special figure display section 425 as in the case of the game round, but also the special display section 429 A display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game is 15 is performed in the same manner as in the case of the 15R jackpot result at .

The display data set in the first display data buffer 271 in step SE304 and the display data set in the eighth display data buffer 473 in step SE305 are executed when the set value update process (step SC216) ends. is cleared to "0" in the second RAM clear processing (step SB313). As a result, when the set value update process (step SC216) ends, the variation display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425 and the display corresponding to the fact that the round game execution count in the special display unit 429 is 15 times can be terminated. After that, the display start process (FIG. 191) is executed in step SC226 of the main process (FIG. 185), thereby setting the initial display data for the special figure in the first display data buffer 271. FIG. As a result, the initial display is started in the first special figure display section 425 as in the fifty-sixth embodiment. On the other hand, the special display portion 429 is maintained in the off state until the opening/closing execution mode is started next time.

In addition, the display data set in the eighth display data buffer 473 in step SE305 is not limited to the display data for performing the display corresponding to the fact that the round game has been executed 15 times. For example, the display data may be display data for performing a display corresponding to the fact that the number of times the round game has been executed is 6 in the same manner as in the case of the 6R jackpot result, which is the same as in the case of the first small win result. It may be display data for performing a display corresponding to the fact that the number of times the round game has been executed is 5, and the number of times the round game has been executed is 8 in the same manner as in the case of the second small winning result. It may be display data for performing display corresponding to a certain event, and in order to perform display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game is 14 times as in the case of the third small winning result. display data. Even in these cases, the set value update process (step SC216) is executed using the display data used to cause the special display portion 429 to perform a predetermined display when the open/close execution mode occurs. The special display section 429 can notify the user that the user is in the situation.

If a negative determination is made in step SE302, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SE306). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (step SC213). As in the fifty-sixth embodiment, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) is interrupted and activated even when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SE306, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step SE307). In the setting process, as in the thirty-third embodiment, a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the pachinko machine 10 The display data for displaying the current set value of is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 . As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being checked and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . This display continues while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

Thereafter, setting processing to the sixth display data buffer 471 during setting confirmation is executed (step SE308). FIG. 225(b) is a flow chart showing setting processing for the sixth display data buffer 471 during setting confirmation. The processes of steps SE501 to SE505 in the process of setting the sixth display data buffer 471 during setting confirmation are executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

In the setting process, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the second special figure display unit 426 is used to perform the same fluctuation display of the pattern as when the game round is being executed. process. Also, in the setting process, in order to perform the variation display of this pattern in the second special figure display unit 426, the special figure variation display table and the first 2 Use a display order counter.

Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not this time is the update timing of the display contents of the second special figure display section 426 (step SE501). The period of updating the display contents of the pattern of the second special figure display part 426 is the same as the period of updating the display contents of the pattern of the second special figure display part 426 in the game round. If it is time to update the display content (step SE501: YES), the value of the second display order counter in the main RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step SE502). If the value of the second display order counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value (for example, "20") (step SE503: YES), the value of the second display order counter is cleared to "0" ( step SE504). As already explained, the second display order counter is a counter for specifying the display contents of the pattern to be derived from the variation display table for the special figure when the timing for updating the pattern in the second special figure display unit 426 has come. .

When a negative determination is made in step E501, when a negative determination is made in step SE503, or when the process of step SE504 is executed, the display contents of the pattern corresponding to the current value of the second display order counter are displayed for special figures. is derived from the variation display table, and display data corresponding to the display contents of the derived pattern is set in the sixth display data buffer 471 (step SE505). As a result, the pattern corresponding to the display data is displayed in the second special figure display section 426 .

Due to the above configuration, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the display order is in a fixed order, similar to the case where the game round is being executed in the second special figure display unit 426. The variable display of the pattern by a certain display pattern will be repeated in the 2nd special figure display part 426. FIG. In this case, the special figure variation display table and the second display order counter used for performing the variation display of the pattern are used when the game round is executed in the second special figure display unit 426. It is a thing. Thereby, while suppressing the increase in the required storage capacity, it is possible to perform the fluctuation display of the pattern in the second special figure display unit 426 in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed Become.

Returning to the description of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224), after executing the setting process (step SE308) for the sixth display data buffer 471 during setting confirmation, the eighth display data buffer 473 during setting confirmation is executed. Setting processing is executed (step SE309). In the setting process, display data for performing a predetermined display on the special display portion 429 is set in the eighth display data buffer 473 . Specifically, the display setting corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in the case of the 6R jackpot result in the display start processing (step SD903) of the special display unit 429 in the processing during special figure determination (FIG. 220) was performed. In this case, the same display data as the display data set in the eighth display data buffer 473 is set in the eighth display data buffer 473 . As a result, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, not only is the second special figure display section 426 performing the variable display of the pattern in the same way as in the case of the game round, but also the special display section 429 A display corresponding to the fact that the number of round game executions is 6 is performed in the same manner as in the case of a 6R jackpot result in . The display content of this special display portion 429 differs from the display content of the special display portion 429 when the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

The display data set in the sixth display data buffer 471 in step SE308 and the display data set in the eighth display data buffer 473 in step SE309 are set to "0" when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) ends. ” is cleared. As a result, when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) ends, the variation display of the pattern in the second special figure display section 426 and the display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game in the special display section 429 is 6 times can be terminated. After that, the display start process (FIG. 191) is executed in step SC226 of the main process (FIG. 185), thereby setting the initial display data for the special figure in the sixth display data buffer 471. FIG. Thereby, the initial display is started in the second special figure display unit 426 . On the other hand, the special display portion 429 is maintained in the off state until the opening/closing execution mode is started next time.

In addition, the display data set in the eighth display data buffer 473 in step SE309 is not limited to display data for performing a display corresponding to the fact that the round game has been executed six times. For example, it may be display data for performing a display corresponding to the fact that the round game is executed 15 times in the same manner as in the case of the 15R jackpot result, and is the same as in the case of the first small win result. It may be display data for performing a display corresponding to the fact that the number of times the round game has been executed is 5, and the number of times the round game has been executed is 8 in the same manner as in the case of the second small winning result. It may be display data for performing display corresponding to a certain event, and in order to perform display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game is 14 times as in the case of the third small winning result. display data. Even in these cases, the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed using the display data used to cause the special display portion 429 to perform a predetermined display when the opening/closing execution mode occurs. It is possible to make a notification in the special display section 429 that the user is present.

If a negative determination is made in step SE306, the process of step SE310 is executed. The processing contents of step SE310 are the same as step S8406 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment.

When the processing of step SE305, step SE309, or step SE310 is executed, as in the thirty-third embodiment, the transmission state of signals through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 is set to the OFF state (step SE311), the transmission state of signals through the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 is turned off (step SE312). After that, the type counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is updated (step SE313).

The type counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the transmission target of the display data among the first to eighth display data buffers 271 to 275 and 471 to 473 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing. . When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is If the value of the type counter is "5", the display data of the fifth display data buffer 275 is the object of transmission, and if the value of the type counter is "6", the display of the sixth display data buffer 471 When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "7", the display data in the seventh display data buffer 472 is to be transmitted, and when the value of the type counter is "8", the eighth display data buffer 473 display data is to be transmitted. In the updating process of the type counter, 1 is added to the value of the type counter, and when the value of the type counter after the addition of 1 exceeds the upper limit value of "8", the value of the type counter is set to "1". . As a result, the display data transmission targets are sequentially changed in the first to eighth display data buffers 271 to 275 and 471 to 473 for each processing of the second timer interrupt processing.

Thereafter, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step SE314). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main side ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main side ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read from the main side ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "5", the type data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265 is mainly When the value of the type counter is "6", the type data corresponding to the sixth display circuit is read from the main side ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "7", the seventh display. The type data corresponding to the circuit is read from the main ROM 64, and the type data corresponding to the eighth display circuit is read from the main ROM 64 when the value of the type counter is "8".

After that, the display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 and 471 to 473 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step SE315). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. When the type counter value is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275, and when the type counter value is "6", the display data is read from the sixth display data buffer 471. Display data is read, and if the value of the type counter is "7", the display data is read from the seventh display data buffer 472, and if the value of the type counter is "8", the display data is read from the eighth display data buffer 473. Read display data.

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step SE316). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step SE314 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Further, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read out in step SE315 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set to permit the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224) to occur (step SE317).

Next, how the display contents of the first special figure display section 425, the second special figure display section 426 and the special figure display section 429 change according to the state of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. . FIG. 226(a) shows the period during which the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, FIG. 226(b) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed, and FIG. ) shows the period during which the variable display of the pattern is executed in the first special figure display unit 425, and FIG. 226(e) shows the period during which the variation display of the pattern is executed in the second special figure display unit 426, and FIG. FIG. 226(g) shows the period during which the special display portion 429 is displaying a predetermined display.

First, a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) and the setting confirmation process (step SC213) are not executed will be described.

At the timing of t1, the game round is started triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side, and as shown in FIG. be done. Then, when the display continuation period of the game round elapses at the timing of t2, as shown in FIGS. The first special figure display unit 425 starts to display a pattern corresponding to the results of the win/loss determination process and the type determination process in the game round. In this case, the 15R jackpot result is selected in the game round. Therefore, at the timing of t2, the stop display of the pattern corresponding to the 15R jackpot result is started in the first special figure display section 425. - 特許庁

After that, when the final stop period of the stop display of the pattern elapses at the timing of t3, the game cycle corresponding to the result of the big win is finished and the opening/closing execution mode is started. In this case, at the timing t3, as shown in FIG. 226(g), the special display portion 429 starts to display that the round game has been executed 15 times. Note that the special display section 429 is in the off state until timing t3.

After that, the open/close execution mode ends at the timing of t4, and as shown in FIG. In this case, the special display section 429 is turned off at the timing t4 as shown in FIG. 226(g). Then, when the display continuation period of the game round elapses at the timing of t5, as shown in FIGS. The second special figure display unit 426 starts to display a pattern corresponding to the results of the win/loss determination process and the type determination process in the game round. In this case, the first small winning result is selected in the game round. Therefore, at the timing of t5, the second special figure display section 426 starts the stop display of the pattern corresponding to the first small winning result.

After that, when the final stop period of the stop display of the pattern has passed, the distribution execution mode is started, and the distribution execution mode ends at the timing of t6. The open/close execution mode is started at the timing of t6 due to the occurrence of the V winning in the distribution execution mode. In this case, at the timing t6, as shown in FIG. 226(g), the special display portion 429 starts to display the fact that the round game has been executed five times. Note that the special display section 429 is in the off state until timing t6. After that, although the opening/closing execution mode ends at the timing of t7, the display corresponding to the fact that the number of round game executions in the special display section 429 is 5 is the first special figure display section 425 or the second special figure display section 426. is continued until a new game round is started.

When the game is being played as described above, the display corresponding to the number of round game executions is performed on the special display portion 429 in the situation where the first special figure display portion 425 is performing the variable display of the pattern. Likewise, while the special display section 429 is displaying the number of times the round game has been executed, the first special figure display section 425 does not display the changing pattern. In addition, when the game is being played as described above, a display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game is displayed on the special display portion 429 in a situation where the second special figure display portion 426 is performing a variable display of the pattern. is not performed, and similarly, in the situation where the display corresponding to the number of round game executions is performed on the special display portion 429, the second special figure display portion 426 does not perform the variable display of the pattern. .

Next, the situation in which the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed will be described.

At the timing of t8, the set value update process (step SC216) is started as shown in FIG. 226(a). In this case, as shown in FIG. 226(c) at the timing of t8, the first special figure display unit 425 switches from the off state to the state of performing the variable display of the pattern. Also, at the timing t8, as shown in FIG. 226(g), the special display section 429 switches from the off state to the state in which the display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game is 15 times.

After that, at timing t9, the set value update process (step SC216) ends as shown in FIG. 226(a). As a result, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 226(c), the variable display of the pattern in the first special figure display section 425 is terminated. In this case, initial display is started in the first special figure display section 425 as shown in FIG. 226(d). The content of the initial display is the same as the content of the initial display of the special figure display section 37a in the fifty-sixth embodiment. Also, at the timing t9, as shown in FIG. 226(g), the display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game is 15 times on the special display portion 429 ends. In this case, the special display section 429 is turned off.

Next, the situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed will be described.

At the timing of t10, the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is started as shown in FIG. 226(b). In this case, as shown in FIG. 226(e) at the timing of t10, the second special figure display unit 426 switches from the off state to the state of performing the variable display of the pattern. Also, at the timing of t10, as shown in FIG. 226(g), the special display section 429 switches from the off state to the state of displaying the number of executions of the round game being six.

After that, at the timing of t11, the setting confirmation process (step SC213) ends as shown in FIG. 226(b). As a result, at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 226(e), the variable display of the pattern in the second special figure display section 426 ends. In this case, the initial display is started in the second special figure display section 426 as shown in FIG. 226(f). The content of the initial display is the same as the content of the initial display of the special figure display section 37a in the fifty-sixth embodiment. Also, at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 226(g), the display corresponding to the fact that the number of executions of the round game is 6 in the special display portion 429 ends. In this case, the special display section 429 is turned off.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the first special figure display section 425 displays the changing pattern, and the special display section 429 displays the number of times the round game is executed. will be When a game is being played, the display corresponding to the number of round game executions is not performed on the special display portion 429 in a situation where the first special figure display portion 425 is performing the variable display of the pattern. . Therefore, the manager of the game hall confirms that the first special figure display part 425 is displaying the pattern variation and the special display part 429 is displaying the number of times the round game is executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

In particular, the first special figure display portion 425 and the special display portion 429 are provided in an area visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine body 12 and the front door frame 14 . By performing notification indicating that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed in the first special figure display unit 425 and the special display unit 429, the setting value update process (step SC216 ) is being executed.

In addition, when the game is being played, the opening and closing execution mode is generated after the game round is executed. A display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game is performed. In the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed by simultaneously displaying both of the two whose execution periods are before and after. It is possible to clearly notify that.

The combination of the display contents of the first special figure display portion 425 and the special display portion 429 informs that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed. As a result, in order to illegally perform notification indicating that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, for each of the first special figure display unit 425 and the special display unit 429 It becomes necessary to commit fraud. Therefore, it becomes possible to make it difficult to perform the fraudulent act.

The first special figure display portion 425 and the special display portion 429 are display portions used when the game is being executed. By using such a display unit to notify that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, it is possible to perform the notification while suppressing complication of the configuration. Become.

When the notification indicating that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed is performed, the first special figure display unit 425 performs a variable display of the pattern, and the special display unit 429 executes a round game. A display corresponding to the number of times is performed. The variation display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425 is the display content that occurs even when the game is being executed, and the display corresponding to the number of times the round game is executed in the special display unit 429 is displayed when the game is being executed. This is the display content that occurs even when there is As a result, it is possible to notify that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed by using the display contents that occur when the game is being executed.

The first special figure display portion 425 and the special display portion 429 are provided as a special figure unit 422 in a predetermined range. Thereby, it becomes possible to make it easy to confirm the display contents of each of the first special figure display portion 425 and the special display portion 429 .

In the situation where the game is being executed, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened and closed when the special display section 429 displays the display corresponding to the number of times the round game is executed. On the other hand, when the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the special electric prize winning device 416 is closed when the special display section 429 displays the number of times the round game is executed. maintained at This makes it possible to notify that the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

In the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the second special figure display portion 426 displays the changing pattern, and the special display portion 429 displays a display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game. will be When a game is being played, the special display portion 429 does not display a display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in a situation where the second special figure display portion 426 is displaying the variation of the pattern. . Therefore, the manager of the game hall confirms that the second special figure display part 426 is displaying the pattern variation and the special display part 429 is displaying the number of times the round game is executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

In addition, the special display section 429 corresponds to the number of executions of the round game in both the situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed and the situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. While the display is performed, the setting confirmation process (step SC213 ) is being executed, the second special figure display unit 426 performs a variable display of the pattern. As a result, the manager of the game hall can clearly distinguish which of the set value update process (step SC216) and the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

Variation in each set value of the number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a jackpot result in the success/failure determination process for the second special figure side reservation information is the success or failure for the second special figure side reservation information It is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is determined to be an outlier in the determination process. As a result, while not affecting the probability of a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side, it becomes a big hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side. It is possible to change the probability.

The number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the hold information on the second special figure side is the same regardless of the set value. Thereby, it becomes possible to make constant the probability that the small hit result is selected in the propriety determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side in all the setting values. In addition, even in the configuration in which the probability that the small hit result is selected in the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side is constant in this way, the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side Since the variation of each set value of the probability that the jackpot result is selected is absorbed by the variation of the probability that the result is selected, the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side. It is possible to set the probability of being set to a probability corresponding to the set value.

The number of numerical information of the random number counter C1, which is determined to be a result of deviation in the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side, is the largest regardless of each set value. As a result, the variation in each set value of the probability that the jackpot result is selected in the right or wrong determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side is selected by the right or wrong determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side. Even if it is a configuration that absorbs by the fluctuation of the probability that is set, the probability that the result will be out in the right or wrong judgment process for the reservation information on the second special figure side will not cause a large change between the set values in multiple stages It becomes possible to

It should be noted that, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed, the pattern is displayed in the first special figure display unit 425 while the second special figure display unit At 426, a configuration may be adopted in which a variable display of the pattern is performed. When the game is being played, if one of the first special figure display section 425 and the second special figure display section 426 is performing the variation display of the pattern, the other is performed the variation display of the pattern. It is an unbreakable configuration. In this case, as described above, in the situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 are each configured to perform a variable display of the pattern. This makes it possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed. When notifying that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed in the configuration, the fluctuation display of the pattern in each of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 In addition, the variable display of the pattern may be performed in the normal figure display unit 423a, and in addition to the variable display of the pattern in each of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426, the special display unit 429 may be configured such that a predetermined display is performed at .

In addition, the display content displayed on the special display section 429 in a situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed is not limited to the display content corresponding to the number of executions of the round game. Although the display content does not correspond to the number of executions of the round game, it may be configured such that a predetermined display is performed by causing at least one display segment 429a in the special display portion 429 to emit light. When the game is being played, when the variable display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display section 425, the special display section 429 is in a non-display state in which all the display segments 429a are turned off. Therefore, the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed because the special display unit 429 is not in a non-display state in the situation where the variable display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 It is possible to notify that the user is in a situation where Further, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the second special figure display section 426 changes the pattern, and the special display section 429 displays a display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game. However, it may be configured such that a predetermined display is performed.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a dedicated display unit for notifying that the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed is provided on the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame. 14 may be provided in an area that can be visually recognized through the window panel 52 from the front of the pachinko machine 10 without requiring the opening operation.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a dedicated display unit for notifying that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed is provided in the gaming machine body 12 and the front door frame. 14 may be provided in an area that can be visually recognized through the window panel 52 from the front of the pachinko machine 10 without requiring the opening operation.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a dedicated display unit and a setting confirmation process (step SC213) for notifying that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed are provided. Each of the dedicated display parts for notifying that the situation is being executed can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14.例文帳に追加It may be configured to be provided in the region.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, a dedicated The display unit may be provided in an area that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 . In this case, the notification is made on the same dedicated display unit regardless of whether the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. . In addition, in the configuration, the display contents on the same dedicated display unit differ depending on whether the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. It is good also as a structure with.

Further, instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, the same notification is made in both the situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and the situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. It may be configured to be executed. Alternatively, one of the status of execution of the setting value update process (step SC216) and the status of execution of the setting confirmation process (step SC213) may be notified, but the other may not be notified.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, even if the set value update process (step SC216) is executed as in the fifty-fifth embodiment, after the execution of the process at the start of supply of operating power, the 1 In the configuration where the display at the time of the previous power failure is resumed in the special figure display unit 425, when the setting value update process (step SC216) is started, the display data corresponding to the display at the time of the previous power failure is saved from the first display data buffer 271 to an area in the main RAM 65 where "0" clearing and initialization are not executed when executing the second RAM clearing process, and is saved when the set value updating process (step SC216) is completed. The display data may be returned to the first display data buffer 271 . Thereby, while setting value update processing (step SC216) is performed in the situation that the corresponding display is performed in the first special figure display unit 425, after the setting value update processing (step SC216) is completed can restart the display at the time of the previous power failure.

Further, in addition to or instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, a configuration may be provided in which a display unit corresponding to distribution execution is provided for displaying a display indicating that the distribution execution mode is in the distribution execution mode. good. The display unit corresponding to the distribution execution is switched from a non-display state (that is, an all-off state) to a predetermined display state when the distribution execution mode is started, and a predetermined display is displayed when the distribution execution mode ends. state to hidden state. In this configuration, when the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the display section corresponding to distribution execution is in a predetermined display state, and the special display section 429 is in a predetermined display state. It is possible to notify that the value update process (step SC216) is being executed. Also, such a notification configuration may be applied to a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

Further, in addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, it may be a configuration in which a small hit result can be selected even when the reservation information on the first special figure side is the target of the propriety determination process. Even in this case, variation in each setting value of the number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 that is determined to be a jackpot result when the success/failure determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side However, it may be configured to be absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the random number counter C1, which is determined to be an off result when the validity determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side. . In this case, the probability that the small hit result is selected when the success/failure determination process is executed with respect to the reservation information on the first special figure side may be configured to be the same for each set value. In addition, instead of the above configuration, when the success/failure determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side, the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that is determined to be a big hit result. Minutes are absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 that is determined to be a small hit result when the winning judgment process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side good too.

In addition, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, each number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a jackpot result when the success determination process is executed for the reservation information on the second special figure side The variation in the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that is determined to be a small hit result when the success/failure determination process is executed for the reservation information on the second special figure side. It may be configured to be

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which there is a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot result in the success/failure determination process is relatively high or low. good too. In addition, in the configuration, even when the success determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side, the small hit result can be selected, and the success or failure for the reservation information on the first special figure side If the judgment process is executed and the small hit result is selected, or if the success judgment process is executed for the reservation information on the second special figure side and the small hit result is selected, distribution is executed A configuration may be adopted in which transition is made to the opening/closing execution mode instead of the mode. In the opening/closing execution mode, the special electric prize winning device 416 is configured to perform a short opening of about one second for a small number of times, about two times. In the above configuration, as the type of jackpot result, in the opening and closing execution mode, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened in the same manner as when the small winning result is obtained, and after the opening and closing execution mode ends, the high probability mode is set. If the support mode before the opening/closing execution mode is started is the low-frequency support mode, the low-frequency support mode may be maintained as a latent probability variable jackpot result. In this case, in the low probability mode and low frequency support mode, when the hold information on the first special figure side is triggered, the special electric prize winning device 416 performs a short opening of about 1 second about 2 times less times. Then, it is possible for the player to predict which of the result of the small win or the result of the latent probability variable jackpot is the trigger. In addition, in the configuration, the probability that the small hit result is selected when the success determination process is executed at least for the reservation information on the first special figure side is the same regardless of the success or failure lottery mode and the set value By adopting substantially the same configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping not only the set value but also the winning/failing lottery mode from the frequency of occurrence of small winning results.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, when the opening and closing execution mode occurs due to the V winning in the distribution execution mode that resulted in any of the small hits, the distribution that has already ended The execution mode may be for one round, and the special display section 429 may display a display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game. In this case, in the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the result of the first small win, a display corresponding to 6 round games is performed on the special display section 429, and in the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the result of the second small win, 9 times. A display corresponding to the round game is performed on the special display portion 429, and a display corresponding to the 15th round game is performed on the special display portion 429 in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the third small win.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, there is only one type of small winning result, and when V winning occurs in the allocation execution mode, the number of round games that occur in the opening and closing execution mode after that is increased. It is good also as a structure determined by lottery. In this case, the player pays attention to the timing when the V winning occurs.

Further, in addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the probability of sorting the types of jackpot results varies according to the set value. In this case, the probability that the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process may also be configured to vary according to the set value, and the probability that the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process does not vary according to the set value. It may be configured to be constant.

<Sixty-Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the sixty-fourth embodiment in the processing configuration of the second timer interrupt processing. The configuration that is different from the sixty-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 64th embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 227 is a flow chart showing second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment. The processes of steps SE601 to SE615 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, as in step SE301 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224) in the sixty-fourth embodiment, the setting of interrupt inhibition is performed (step SE601). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SE602). If the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SE602: YES), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step SE603). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE303 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

After that, the setting processing of all-lighting display during setting update is executed (step SE604). In the setting process, all the display segments of the general figure display unit 423a, all the light emitting units of the general figure reservation display unit 423b, all the display segments 425a of the first special figure display unit 425, the second special figure display unit All display segments 426a of 426, all light emitting units of the first special figure reservation display unit 427, all light emitting units of the second special figure reservation display unit 428, and all display segments 429a of the special display unit 429 Light emitting state. In other words, all of the display sections controlled by the main CPU 63 and visible through the window panel 52 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are put into the luminous state. This full lighting state ends when the set value update process (step SC216) ends. The full lighting state as described above does not occur in other situations including the situation where a game is being played. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed by confirming whether or not the above-described all-lighting state is performed. .

If a negative determination is made in step SE602, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SE605). If the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SE605: YES), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step SE606). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE307 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

After that, a setting process for all lighting display during setting confirmation is executed (step SE607). In the setting process, all display segments 425a of the first special figure display unit 425, all display segments 426a of the second special figure display unit 426, all light emitting units of the first special figure reservation display unit 427, the second All the light emitting parts of the 2 special figure reservation display part 428 and all the display segments 429a of the special display part 429 are put into the light emitting state. In other words, among the display units that are display-controlled by the main CPU 63 and that can be visually recognized through the window panel 52 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14, the normal display unit 423a and the normal display unit 423a All of the display portions other than the drawing hold display portion 423b are brought into a light emitting state. This all lighting state ends when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) ends. The full lighting state as described above does not occur in other situations including the situation where a game is being played. Therefore, the administrator of the game hall can grasp whether or not the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed by confirming whether or not the above-described all-lighting state is performed. .

If a negative determination is made in step SE605, the processing of steps SE608 to SE615 is executed. Also, when the process of step SE604 or step SE607 is executed, the process of step SE609 to step SE615 is executed. The processing contents of steps SE608 to SE615 are the same as steps SE310 to SE317 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

According to the above configuration, while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the display portion controlled by the main side CPU 63 requires opening operation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14. All of the display portions that can be visually recognized through the window panel 52 are in a light-emitting state. Such a full lighting state does not occur in other situations including the situation where a game is being played. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed by confirming whether or not the above-described all-lighting state is performed. . In addition, all of the display units controlled by the main CPU 63 and visible through the window panel 52 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are in a light-emitting state. , it becomes easier to identify whether or not the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

Further, while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the window panel 52, which is a display unit whose display is controlled by the main CPU 63, does not require opening operation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14. All of the display units other than the normal map display unit 423a and the normal map reservation display unit 423b among the display units that can be visually recognized through the display unit are in a light emitting state. Such a full lighting state does not occur in other situations including the situation in which a game is being played. Therefore, the administrator of the game hall can grasp whether or not the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed by confirming whether or not the above-described all-lighting state is performed. .

It should be noted that the display unit in which all the display segments are in the light-emitting state while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed can be operated without opening the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14. The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which all of the display sections that can be visually recognized through the display section are used, and a configuration in which a part of the display section is provided is also possible. For example, in a situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, even if all of the display segments 425a and 429a of the first special figure display section 425 and the special display section 429 are in a light emitting state Well, all of the display segments 425a and 426a of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 may be configured to be in a light emitting state, and the general figure display unit 423a and the special display unit 429 All of the display segments may be in a luminous state, and all of the display segments of the normal figure display portion 423a, the second special figure display portion 426 and the special display portion 429 may be in a luminous state. good. Further, the configuration may be applied as a configuration for notifying that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

<Sixty-sixth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the sixty-fourth embodiment in the processing configurations of the second timer interrupt processing and the set value update processing. The configuration that is different from the sixty-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 64th embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 228 is a flow chart showing second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment. The processes of steps SE701 to SE715 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, as in step SE301 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the sixty-fourth embodiment, the setting of interrupt inhibition is performed (step SE701). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SE702).

If the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SE702: YES), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step SE703). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE303 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment. After that, setting processing to the first display data buffer 271 during setting updating is executed (step SE704). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE304 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the sixty-fourth embodiment. Thereby, the variable display of the pattern is performed in the 1st special figure display part 425 in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is performed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the process of step SE305 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the special display section 429 does not perform a predetermined display and the light-off state is maintained.

If a negative determination is made in step SE702, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SE705). If the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SE705: YES), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step SE706). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE307 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment. Thereafter, setting processing to the sixth display data buffer 471 during setting confirmation is executed (step SE707). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE308 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the sixty-fourth embodiment. As a result, the second special figure display section 426 performs the variable display of the pattern in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the process of step SE309 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the special display section 429 does not display a predetermined display, and the light-off state is maintained.

If a negative determination is made in step SE705, the processing of steps SE708 to SE715 is executed. Also, when the process of step SE704 or step SE707 is executed, the process of step SE709 to step SE715 is executed. The processing contents of these steps SE708 to SE715 are the same as steps SE310 to SE317 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

FIG. 229 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing in this embodiment. It should be noted that the processing of steps SE801 to SE816 in the setting value update processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SE801). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt cycle, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 228) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt cycle.

After that, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened (step SE802). In the opening process, output of a drive signal to the special electric drive unit 416c provided in the special electric prize winning device 416 is started. As a result, the special electric prize winning device 416 is put into an open state. After that, in steps SE803 to SE812, processing for updating the set value is executed, in step SE813 the interrupt prohibition is set, in step SE814 the second RAM clear processing is executed, and in step SE815 when updating send a return command. The processing contents of these steps SE803 to SE815 are the same as steps SB302 to SB314 of the set value update processing (FIG. 167) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

After that, closing processing of special electric prize winning device 416 is executed (step SE816). In the closing process, output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 416c provided in the special electric prize winning device 416 is stopped. As a result, the special electric prize winning device 416 is closed.

Due to the above configuration, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the variation display of the pattern is executed in the first special figure display unit 425 and the special electric winning device 416 Open state. When the game is being played, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened in a situation where the game cycle corresponding to the big win result is executed and the pattern corresponding to the big win result is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display part 425.例文帳に追加state. In other words, when a game is being played, the special electric prize winning device 416 will not be in an open state in a situation where the first special figure display unit 425 is performing the variable display of the pattern. On the other hand, in a situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the variable display of the pattern is executed in the first special figure display unit 425 and the special electric winning device 416 is in an open state. Thereby, using the first special figure display unit 425 and the special electric winning device 416, it is possible to notify that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

In addition, while the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the special display section 429 is maintained in the non-display state even though the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the open state. When a game is being played, if the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state, the special display section 429 displays a display corresponding to the number of round game executions. Therefore, the manager of the game hall sets by confirming that the display corresponding to the number of round game executions is not being performed on the special display section 429 even though the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the open state. It is possible to grasp that the value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

In particular, when the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, all the display segments 429a of the special display section 429 are kept in the off state even though the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the open state. By doing so, the special display portion 429 is brought into a non-display state. As a result, the manager of the game hall confirms whether or not any display is being performed on the special display section 429 in the state where the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the open state, thereby performing the set value update processing (step SC216). is being executed.

Here, even in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the open state as in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed. In addition, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the second special figure display section 426 performs the variable display of the pattern. When the game is played, the game cycle corresponding to the big win result or the small win result is executed, and the pattern corresponding to the big win result or the small win result is stopped and displayed in the second special figure display section 426.例文帳に追加In this situation, the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state. In other words, when a game is being played, the special electric prize winning device 416 will not be in an open state while the second special figure display unit 426 is performing the variable display of the pattern. On the other hand, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the second special figure display unit 426 executes the variable display of the pattern and the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the open state. Thereby, using the second special figure display unit 426 and the special electric winning device 416, it is possible to notify that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

In addition, in place of the configuration of the above embodiment, it is notified that one of the situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed and the situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. In order to do so, a configuration may be adopted in which the normal pattern display section 423a is adapted to perform a variable display of the pattern and the guidance unit 432 of the second operating section 413 is set to the guidance state. When a game is being played, the situation in which the normal pattern display part 423a is displaying a variable pattern and the situation in which the guidance unit 432 of the second operating part 413 is in the guidance state do not occur at the same time. Therefore, by generating these situations at the same time, it is possible to detect one of the situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed and the situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. It is possible to notify.

In addition, in place of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, it is notified that either the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. In order to do so, both the distribution winning device 415 and the special electric winning device 416 may be configured to be in the open state. When a game is being played, both the distribution winning device 415 and the special electric winning device 416 are not in the open state, so both the distribution winning device 415 and the special electric winning device 416 are kept in the open state. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed or that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. .

Further, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a plurality of special electric prize winning devices 416 that are in an open state in the opening/closing execution mode are provided, and when a game is being played, the plurality of special electric prize winning devices 416 are simultaneously opened. In a configuration that does not become, to notify that it is one of the situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed and the situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which the plurality of special electric prize winning devices 416 are opened at the same time.

In addition, in place of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, it is notified that either the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. In order to do so, although the special electric prize winning device 416 is set in the open state, the degree of opening may be made smaller than that in the open state when the game is being played.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a display unit corresponding to distribution execution is provided in which a predetermined display is performed in the case of the distribution execution mode, and setting value update processing (step SC216) is executed. or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the special display unit 429 and the display unit corresponding to the execution of distribution may both be turned off.

Further, in addition to or instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, it is one of a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. In order to notify this, the special electric prize winning device 416 may be opened and a display different from the display corresponding to the number of executions of the round game may be performed on the special display section 429 .

<Sixty-seventh embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the sixty-fourth embodiment in the processing configuration of the second timer interrupt processing. The configuration that is different from the sixty-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 64th embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 230 is a flow chart showing second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment. The processes of steps SE901 to SE915 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, as in step SE301 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224) in the sixty-fourth embodiment, the setting of interrupt prohibition is performed (step SE901). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SE902).

If the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SE902: YES), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step SE903). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE303 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

After that, the setting updating display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SE904). This display data during setting updating continues to be stored in the first display data buffer 271 until the second RAM clearing process is executed in the setting value updating process (step SC216). "0" is cleared.

The display data during setting update is display data for causing the first special figure display unit 425 to display during setting update. The display during setting update is not included in the display contents displayed when the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 in the game round, and furthermore, the result and type It is not included in the display contents of the pattern stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 425 in order to notify the result of the determination process. In other words, the display during setting update has display contents that are not displayed on the first special figure display portion 425 in the situation where the game is being executed. Furthermore, the display during setting update is a display content that is not displayed on the first special figure display section 425 in a situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) is not executed. As a result, by checking whether or not the setting update is being displayed in the first special figure display unit 425, it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed. It becomes possible to

Specifically, the display content of the setting update display is such that all the display segments 425a of the first special figure display portion 425 are in the light emitting state. In other words, in the display during setting update, the display segments 425a that can be in the light-emitting state in the situation where the game is being played are in the light-emitting state, but the combination of the display segments 425a which are in the light-emitting state is the state in which the game is being played. It is a combination that is not selected in Note that the display contents of the setting updating display are not limited to those described above, and display contents may be such that only the display segment 425a that is not in the light emitting state during a game is in the light emitting state.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the process of step SE305 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the special display section 429 does not perform a predetermined display and the light-off state is maintained.

If a negative determination is made in step SE902, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SE905). If the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SE905: YES), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step SE906). The contents of the setting process are the same as those in step SE307 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

After that, the setting confirmation display data is set in the sixth display data buffer 471 (step SE907). This setting confirmation display data continues to be stored in the sixth display data buffer 471 until the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is completed, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is completed. be.

The display data during setting confirmation is display data for causing the second special figure display unit 426 to display during setting confirmation. The display during setting confirmation is not included in the display contents displayed when the variation display of the pattern is performed in the second special figure display unit 426 in the game round, and furthermore, the result and type of the winning judgment processing in the game round It is not included in the display contents of the pattern stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 426 in order to notify the result of the determination process. That is, the display during setting confirmation has display contents that are not displayed on the second special figure display section 426 in the situation where the game is being executed. Furthermore, the display during setting confirmation has display contents that are not displayed on the second special figure display section 426 in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is not executed. As a result, by checking whether or not the setting confirmation display is being performed in the second special figure display unit 426, it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. It becomes possible to

Concretely, regarding the display contents of the display during setting confirmation, all the display segments 426a of the second special figure display portion 426 are displayed in a light emitting state. That is, in the setting confirmation display, the display segments 426a that can be in the light-emitting state in the situation where the game is being played are in the light-emitting state, but the combination of the display segments 426a that are in the light-emitting state is the state in which the game is being played. It is a combination that is not selected in The display contents of the setting confirmation display are not limited to those described above, and the display contents may be such that only the display segment 426a which does not enter the light emitting state while the game is being played becomes the light emitting state.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the process of step SE309 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the special display section 429 does not display a predetermined display, and the light-off state is maintained.

If a negative determination is made in step SE905, the processing of steps SE908 to SE915 is executed. Also, when the process of step SE904 or step SE907 is executed, the process of step SE909 to step SE915 is executed. The processing contents of these steps SE908 to SE915 are the same as steps SE310 to SE317 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 224) in the 64th embodiment.

According to the above configuration, in the situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the dedicated display content indicating that the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed in the first special figure display unit 425 is displayed during setting update. Thereby, it becomes possible to notify whether or not the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed using the first special figure display unit 425.

In addition, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the setting which is a dedicated display content indicating that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed in the second special figure display unit 426 A confirmation is displayed. Thereby, it becomes possible to notify whether or not the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed using the second special figure display unit 426.

In addition to or instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, it is one of a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. In order to notify that, the special display section 429 may display a dedicated display that is not displayed when a game is being played.

In addition to or in place of the configuration of the above embodiment, one of a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. In order to notify that, when the game is performed in both the first special figure display portion 425 and the special display portion 429, it may be configured to perform a dedicated display that is not displayed.

In addition to or in place of the configuration of the above embodiment, one of a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. In order to notify that, when the game is performed in both the second special figure display portion 426 and the special display portion 429, it may be configured to perform a dedicated display that is not displayed.

In addition to or in place of the configuration of the above embodiment, one of a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. In order to notify that, when the game is performed in both the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426, it may be configured to perform a dedicated display that is not displayed.

Further, in addition to or instead of the configuration of the above embodiment, it is one of a situation in which the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed and a situation in which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. In order to notify that, a configuration may be adopted in which a special display that is not displayed when a game is being played on the general pattern display section 423a is performed.

<Sixty-eighth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the configuration for notifying that the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed and that the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed is the 64th configuration. It differs from the embodiment. The configuration that is different from the sixty-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 64th embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 231(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the special display section 429 in this embodiment.

In the special display portion 429, four light emitting portions 481 to 484 are arranged side by side at regular intervals. The light emitting portion 481 at the left end of the four light emitting portions 481 to 484 is a 15R display portion 481 for notifying that the round game is executed 15 times, and the display portion 482 on the right side indicates that the round game has been played 9 times. A 9R display section 482 for notifying that the round game is to be executed, a display section 483 on the right thereof is a 6R display section 483 for notifying that the round game is to be executed six times, and a display section 484 at the right end. is a small hit display section 484 for notifying that it is in the distribution execution mode.

At a position adjacent to the 15R display section 481 (specifically, a lower position), there is a number "15" as a 15R display section 485 indicating that the 15R display section 481 corresponds to execution of 15 round games. printed. At a position adjacent to the 9R display section 482 (specifically, a lower position), there is a number "9" as a 9R display section 486 indicating that the 9R display section 482 corresponds to the execution of nine round games. printed. At a position adjacent to the 6R display section 483 (specifically, a lower position), there is a number "6" as a 6R display section 487 indicating that the 6R display section 483 corresponds to execution of six round games. printed. On the other hand, at a position adjacent to the small hit display portion 484, there is no explicit portion indicating that the small hit display portion 484 corresponds to execution of the distribution execution mode.

When the result of the win/fail determination process and the type determination process is the 15R jackpot result and the opening/closing execution mode is started, the 15R display unit 481 changes from the off state to the light emitting state. While the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the 15R display section 481 is maintained in the light-emitting state, and when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the 15R display section 481 changes from the light-emitting state to the light-out state. In addition, an opening and closing execution mode in which 14 round games are executed due to the occurrence of a V prize in the distribution execution mode triggered by the result of the success/failure determination process and the type determination process being the third small win result. is started, the 15R display unit 481 changes from the off state to the light emitting state. While the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the 15R display section 481 is maintained in the light-emitting state, and when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the 15R display section 481 changes from the light-emitting state to the light-out state.

The open/close execution mode in which the round game is executed 8 times is started by the occurrence of the V prize in the distribution execution mode triggered by the result of the win/fail judgment process and the type judgment process being the second small win result. In this case, the 9R display section 482 changes from the off state to the light emitting state. While the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the 9R display section 482 is maintained in the light-emitting state, and when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the 9R display section 482 changes from the light-emitting state to the light-out state.

When the result of the win/fail determination process and the type determination process is the 6R jackpot result and the opening/closing execution mode is started, the 6R display unit 483 changes from the off state to the light emitting state. While the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the 6R display section 483 is maintained in the light-emitting state, and when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the 6R display section 483 changes from the light-emitting state to the extinguished state. In addition, an opening and closing execution mode in which five round games are executed due to the occurrence of a V prize in the distribution execution mode triggered by the result of the win/fail determination process and the type determination process being the first small win result. is started, the 6R display unit 483 changes from the off state to the light emitting state. While the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the 6R display section 483 is maintained in the light-emitting state, and when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the 6R display section 483 changes from the light-emitting state to the extinguished state.

If the result of the success or failure determination process and the type determination process is any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result and the third small hit result and the distribution execution mode is started, the small hit display unit 484 is turned off. It becomes a luminous state. While the distribution execution mode is being executed, the small winning display section 484 is maintained in the light emitting state, and when the distribution execution mode is terminated, the small winning display section 484 changes from the light emitting state to the extinguished state.

Due to the above configuration, a plurality of display portions 481 to 484 out of the 15R display portion 481, the 9R display portion 482, the 6R display portion 483, and the small win display portion 484 are in a light emitting state at the same time in a situation where the game is being played. will not be. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed and the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed, the 15R display section 481, the 9R display section 482, A plurality of display portions 481 to 484 out of the 6R display portion 483 and the small winning display portion 484 are simultaneously illuminated.

FIG. 231(b) shows the display contents of the 15R display section 481, the 6R display section 483 and the small hit display section 484 in the situation where the setting value update process (step SC216) or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. It is a time chart. FIG. 231(b1) shows the period during which the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, FIG. 231(b2) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed, and FIG. ) shows the period during which the 15R display section 481 is in the light emitting state, FIG. 231(b4) shows the period in which the 6R display section 483 is in the light emitting state, and FIG. It shows the period during which it is in the light emitting state.

At the timing of t1, the set value update process (step SC216) is started as shown in FIG. 231(b1). In this case, as shown in FIG. 231 (b3), the 15R display unit 481 switches from the extinguished state to the light emitting state at the timing of t1, and the small hit display unit 484 emits light from the extinguished state as shown in FIG. switch to state. And, the lighting states of these 15R display section 481 and small hit display section 484 are continued while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed.

Thereafter, at timing t2, the set value update process (step SC216) ends as shown in FIG. 231(b1). As a result, as shown in FIG. 231(b3), the 15R display unit 481 switches from the light-emitting state to the extinguished state at the timing of t2, and the small hit display unit 484 is extinguished from the light-emitting state as shown in FIG. 231(b5). switch to state.

At the timing of t3, the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is started as shown in FIG. 231(b2). In this case, as shown in FIG. 231(b3), the 15R display unit 481 switches from the off state to the light emitting state at the timing t3, and the 6R display unit 483 switches from the off state to the light emitting state as shown in FIG. 231(b4). switch to The light emission states of the 15R display section 481 and the 6R display section 483 are continued while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

Thereafter, at timing t4, the setting confirmation process (step SC213) ends as shown in FIG. 231(b2). As a result, at the timing t4, the 15R display unit 481 switches from the light emitting state to the extinguished state as shown in FIG. switch to

According to the above configuration, both the 15R display section 481 and the small hit display section 484 are in a light emitting state in the situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed. A situation in which both the 15R display section 481 and the small hit display section 484 are in a light emitting state does not occur in a situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is not executed, including a situation in which a game is being executed. As a result, it is possible to notify whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed using the 15R display section 481 and the small hit display section 484.

Both the 15R display section 481 and the 6R display section 483 are in a light emitting state when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed. A situation in which both the 15R display section 481 and the 6R display section 483 are in a luminous state does not occur in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is not executed, including a situation in which a game is being played. This makes it possible to use the 15R display section 481 and the 6R display section 483 to notify whether or not the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is being executed.

<Sixty-ninth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the above 64 embodiments in the execution contents of the game. The configuration that is different from the sixty-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 64th embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 232 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

Even in this embodiment, the inner rail portion 401 and the outer rail portion 402 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. Together with the rail portion 402, a guide rail as a guide means is configured. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning part 411, a first operating part 412, a second operating part 413, a through winning part 414, a special electric winning device 416, a variable display unit 421, a special figure unit 422, a general figure unit 423, etc. It is The game area PA is divided by the variable display unit 421 into an upper area PA1, a left area PA2, a right area PA3 and a lower area PA4. The configuration of the general winning section 411, the first operating section 412, the second operating section 413, the through winning section 414, the special electric winning device 416, the variable display unit 421, the special figure unit 422 and the general figure unit 423 is that of the 64th embodiment. , and the arrangement position in the game area PA is also the same as that of the 64th embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the distribution winning device 415 in the 64th embodiment is not provided.

Even if a game ball enters the through winning portion 414, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a game ball enters any one of the general winning section 411, the first operating section 412, the second operating section 413 and the special electric winning device 416, the number of game media usable by the player is increased. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, when a game ball enters the general prize winning portion 411, 10 game balls are paid out, and the game ball enters the first operating portion 412. occurs, three game balls are put out, and when a game ball enters the second operating unit 413, one game ball is put out, 15 game balls are put out when a game ball enters the slot.

A first guide nail 491a for guiding all the game balls flowing down the right side area PA3 to the through winning part 414 is provided in an area above the through winning part 414 in the right side area PA3. Since the first guide nail 491a is provided, all game balls flowing down the right side area PA3 pass through the through winning portion 414. FIG. However, since the game ball that has won the through winning portion 414 continues to flow down the right side area PA3 as it is, the second operating portion 413 and the special electric winning portion provided downstream from the through winning portion 414 in the right side area PA3 Winning to device 416 may occur. In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which all the game balls that flow into the right area PA3 win the through winning portion 414, and the game balls that flow into the right area PA3 have a high probability of winning through, such as a probability of 9/10. It may be configured to win a prize in the section 414 .

A second guide nail 491b that guides all of the game balls flowing down the right area PA3 to the second operation part 413 in the area below the through winning part 414 and above the second operation part 413 in the right area PA3. is provided. Since the second guide nail 491b is provided, all the game balls flowing down the right area PA3 surely flow into the passage portion 439a formed by the cover member 439 of the second operating portion 413. Therefore, when the guide unit 432 of the second operating part 413 is in the guided state, the game ball that flows into the right area PA3 and is guided to the second operating part 413 by the second guide peg 491b is reliably guided to the second operating part 413. will enter the ball. On the other hand, when the guide unit 432 of the second operating part 413 is in the non-guiding state, the game ball that flows into the right area PA3 and is guided to the second operating part 413 by the second guide peg 491b Although the ball flows into the passage portion 439 a formed by the cover member 439 , the ball does not enter the second operating portion 413 . This game ball passes through the passage portion 439a and flows down the downstream side of the second operating portion 413. As shown in FIG. For example, when the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state, the game ball enters the special electric prize winning device 416 with a high probability. In addition, when the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state, the game ball may surely enter the special electric prize winning device 416 .

In the above configuration, the number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the second operating portion 413 is one, so even if the ball enters the second operating portion 413 frequently, The number of game balls owned by the player does not increase. On the other hand, when the guide unit 432 of the second operating portion 413 is in the non-guiding state, the game ball guided by the second guide nail 491b does not enter the second operating portion 413. FIG. Therefore, even if the support mode is the high-frequency support mode and the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state with high frequency, unless the opening/closing execution mode occurs and the game ball enters the special electric winning device 416. , the number of game balls owned by the player does not increase even if it becomes difficult to reduce the number of game balls.

Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main side CPU 63 uses various counter information during the game to set the winning lottery, the display setting of the special figure display units 425 and 426, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 424, the setting of the display of the normal figure display unit 423a, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 233, the winning random number counter C1 used for the lottery of winning generation, the type counter C2 used for determining the big hit type, and the symbol display device 424 are removed. Reach random number counter C3 used for reach generation lottery when fluctuating, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of per random number counter C1, special figure display units 425, 426 and game machine in pattern display device 424 and a variation type counter CS that determines the display continuation period. Furthermore, it is supposed to use the general electric accessory open counter C4 used for the lottery of whether or not the guidance unit 432 of the second operation unit 413 is in the guidance execution state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the various counter areas 65b of the main RAM 65. FIG.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals. Information corresponding to the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is the special figure reservation area provided in the main side RAM 65 when the winning to the first operation unit 412 or the second operation unit 413 occurs 451. The special figure reservation area 451 includes a first special figure reservation area 452, a second special figure reservation area 453, and an execution area 492 for special figures.

The first special figure reservation area 452 comprises a first area 452a, a second area 452b, a third area 452c and a fourth area 452d. Respective numerical information of type counter C2 and reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of areas 452a to 452d as reserved information on the special figure side. In this case, in the first area 452a to the fourth area 452d, when winning to the first operation unit 412 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area 452a→second area 452b→third area 452c→third area Each numerical value information is stored chronologically in the order of the 4 areas 452d. By providing four areas 452a to 452d in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the first operating section 412 are reserved and stored. In addition, the number that can be reserved and stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more. , may be singular.

The second special figure reservation area 453 comprises a first area 453a, a second area 453b, a third area 453c and a fourth area 453d. Respective numerical information of type counter C2 and reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of areas 453a to 453d as reserved information on the special figure side. In this case, in the first area 453a to the fourth area 453d, when winning to the second operation unit 413 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area 453a→second area 453b→third area 453c→third area Each numerical value information is stored chronologically in order of the 4 area 453d. By providing four areas 453a to 453d in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the second operation unit 413 are reserved and stored. In addition, the number that can be reserved and stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 is not limited to 4 and is arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as 2, 3 or 5 or more , may be singular.

The execution area 492 for a special figure is provided with the execution area 493 for a 1st special figure and the execution area 494 for a 2nd special figure. The execution area 493 for the first special figure is the first special figure side of the object to perform the propriety determination process and the type determination process for the special figure when starting the variable display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425 This is an area in which the pending information of is stored. The execution area 494 for the second special figure is the second special figure side of the target for performing the propriety determination process and the type determination process for the special figure when the variable display of the pattern is started in the second special figure display unit 426. This is an area in which the pending information of is stored. Specifically, when starting the variable display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425, the reservation information on the first special figure side stored in the first area 452a of the first special figure reservation area 452 is the first It is moved to the execution area 493 for 1 special figure. On the other hand, when starting the variable display of the pattern in the second special figure display unit 426, the reservation information on the second special figure side stored in the first area 453a of the second special figure reservation area 453 is the second special figure is moved to the execution area 494 for

Information corresponding to the general electronic role release counter C4 is stored in the general pattern reservation area 455 provided in the main side RAM 65 when a prize to the through prize winning section 414 occurs. The general pattern reservation area 455 includes a first area 455a, a second area 455b, a third area 455c and a fourth area 455d. is stored in one of the areas 455a to 455d as reserved information on the normal map side. In this case, in the first area 455a to the fourth area 455d, when winning to the through winning section 414 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area 455a→second area 455b→third area 455c→fourth area Numerical information is stored chronologically in the order of area 455d. Since the four areas 455a to 455d are provided in this way, up to four winning histories of game balls to the through winning section 414 are reserved and stored. In addition, the number that can be reserved and stored in the normal drawing reservation area 455 is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more. may be

The normal map reservation area 455 is provided with an execution area 456 for the normal map. The execution area 456 for the normal map is the normal map side of the target for conducting the guidance state lottery for determining whether the guidance unit 432 is to be in the guidance state when starting the variable display in the normal map display unit 423a. This is an area where the pending information of is stored. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal pattern display unit 423a is started, the reservation information on the normal pattern side stored in the first area 455a of the normal pattern reservation area 455 moves to the execution area 456 for the normal pattern. be done.

Out of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4, the reach random number counter C3, the random number initial value counter CINI, and the common electrical goods release counter C4 are the same as those of the 64th embodiment. On the other hand, the configurations relating to the winning random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the variation type counter CS are different from those of the 64th embodiment. The configuration of the winning random number counter C1, type counter C2 and variation type counter CS will be described below. In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 424 does not display the ready-to-win state in the game cycle corresponding to the result of the small hit, and furthermore, the combination of the same symbols is not stop-displayed after the variable display of the symbols.

First, the winning random number counter C1 will be described. The winning random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 9999, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value=0 to 9999). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and stored in the special figure reservation area 451 of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation part 412 or the second operation part 413. Then, using the stored numerical value information of the hit random number counter C1, the win/fail determination process is performed.

The values of the random numbers that are selected in the winning/failure determination process are stored in the main ROM 64 as a winning/failure table. As a right/wrong table, first right/wrong tables 495 and 496 are provided in correspondence with the reservation information on the first special figure side, and second right/wrong tables 497 and 498 are provided in correspondence with the reservation information on the second special figure side. is provided. In addition, in this embodiment, there are a high-probability mode and a low-probability mode in which the probability of a big win result is relatively high or low as the win-or-fail lottery mode.

Figure 234 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right or wrong table 495 at the time of low probability referred to when performing the right or wrong determination processing for the hold information on the first special figure side in the low probability mode, FIG. (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first propriety table 496 at the time of high probability referred to when performing the propriety determination processing for the reservation information on the first special figure side in the high probability mode, FIG. ) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second propriety table 497 at the time of low probability that is referred to when performing propriety determination processing for the reservation information on the second special figure side in low probability mode, FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd right/wrong table 498 at the time of high probability referred when performing right/wrong determination processing about the reservation information by the side of the 2nd special figure in high probability mode.

As shown in FIGS. 234(a) to 234(d), as in the 64th embodiment, the results of the winning/losing determination process include a big winning result, a small winning result, and a losing result. The jackpot result is a winning/failing result that can serve as a trigger to shift to the opening/closing execution mode in which a plurality of round games are executed, and to trigger a transition to the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode. The small hit result is a win/fail result that triggers the transition to the opening/closing execution mode in which the special electric prize winning device 416 is controlled to open/close, but does not trigger the transition to the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode. The deviation result is a win/fail result that does not trigger a shift to the opening/closing execution mode, and does not trigger a shift to the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode.

As shown in FIG. 234(a), the first success/failure table 495 at the time of low probability is set with a big hit result, a small hit result, and a miss result as the result of the success/failure determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 50 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 1" which is the lowest setting value, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set. 1000 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 8950 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 52 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8948 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 54 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3" which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8946 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 56 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than "setting 3", and a winning random number that results in a small win is set. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8944 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 58 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, in the "setting 5", which is a setting value one step higher than the "setting 4", and the winning random number which becomes the result of the small win. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8942 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 1,000 is set as the number of pieces, and 8,940 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a loss.

As shown in FIG. 234(b), the first success/failure table 496 at the time of high probability is set with a big hit result, a small hit result, and a miss result as the judgment result of the hit/fail judgment. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 500 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set to "setting 1" which is the lowest set value. 1000 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 8500 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 520 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8480 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 540 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8460 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 560 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 3", and the winning random number that results in a small win is set. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8440 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 580 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 5", which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 4", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 1000 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 8420 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 600 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 1,000 is set as the number of pieces, and 8,400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that will result in a loss.

In "Setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is 1/200 in the low probability mode and 1/20, which is 10 times that in the high probability mode. is. In "setting 2", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is about 1/192 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /19.2. In "Setting 3", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is about 1/185 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /18.5. In "Setting 4", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is about 1/179 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.9. In "Setting 5", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is about 1/172 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.2. In "Setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is about 1/167 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /16.7. In other words, in any of "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side is in high probability mode, compared to the case in low probability mode 10 times

On the other hand, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is 1/10 which is the same regardless of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In addition, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is 1/10, which is the same in both the low probability mode and the high probability mode. That is, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is constant regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. In addition, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is a higher probability than the probability of a big hit result regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. However, when the hold information on the first special figure side is used as a trigger, the probability that the result will be out is the highest probability regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. In other words, the probability of losing the result when the reservation information on the first special figure side is triggered is higher than the combined probability of the big hit result and the small hit result regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. .

The numerical value information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, may be collectively set so as to have serial numbers, or at least some or all of them may be distributed and set so as not to be serial numbers. It is good also as a structure with. Further, the numerical value information of the win random number counter C1, which is the result of the small win, may be collectively set so as to have a serial number, or at least part or all of it may be distributed and set so as not to have a serial number. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which

As shown in FIG. 234(c), the second success/failure table 497 at the time of low probability is set with a big hit result, a small hit result, and an off result as the result of the success/failure determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 50 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 1" which is the lowest setting value, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set. 9400 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 550 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 52 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 548 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 54 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3" which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9400 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 546 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 56 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than "setting 3", and a winning random number that results in a small win is set. 9400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 544 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 58 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, in the "setting 5", which is a setting value one step higher than the "setting 4", and the winning random number which becomes the result of the small win. 9400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 542 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 9400 pieces are set as the number of pieces, and 540 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a loss.

As shown in FIG. 234(d), the second success/failure table 498 at the time of high probability is set with a big hit result, a small hit result, and a miss result as the result of the success/failure determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 500 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set to "setting 1" which is the lowest set value. 9400 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 100 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 520 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 80 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 540 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 60 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 560 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 3", and the winning random number that results in a small win is set. 9400 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 40 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 580 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 5", which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 4", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9400 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 20 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 600 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 9400 pieces are set as a result, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is a result of a failure, is 0 pieces.

In "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is 1/200 in the low probability mode and 1/20, which is 10 times that in the high probability mode. is. In "setting 2", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/192 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /19.2. In "setting 3", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/185 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /18.5. In "Setting 4", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/179 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.9. In "Setting 5", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/172 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.2. In "Setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/167 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /16.7. In other words, in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is high probability mode, compared to the case of low probability mode 10 times In addition, when comparing the combination of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode with the same combination, the probability of a big hit result is triggered by the pending information on the 1st special figure side and the pending information on the 2nd special figure side. is the same as when

On the other hand, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.06, which is the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In addition, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is 1/1.06, which is the same in both the low probability mode and the high probability mode. That is, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is constant regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. The probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is higher than the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In addition, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is a higher probability than the probability of a big hit result regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. Moreover, when the holding information on the second special figure side is used as a trigger, the probability of becoming a small hit result is higher than the probability of becoming an off result regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. In other words, the probability of a small hit result when triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is a higher probability than the combined probability of the big hit result and the loss result regardless of the setting state and the winning lottery mode. .

The numerical value information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, may be collectively set so as to have serial numbers, or at least some or all of them may be distributed and set so as not to be serial numbers. It is good also as a structure with. Further, the numerical value information of the win random number counter C1, which is the result of the small win, may be collectively set so as to have a serial number, or at least part or all of it may be distributed and set so as not to have a serial number. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which

As mentioned above, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a jackpot result, whether triggered by the pending information on the 1st special figure side or triggered by the pending information on the 2nd special figure side. Due to the setting, the higher the set value is, the more advantageous it is for the player. In addition, the open/close execution mode is a period during which the amount of increase in the number of balls possessed by the player per unit time is the largest. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the set value.

In addition, in a configuration in which the probability of a jackpot result is higher in the high-probability mode than in the low-probability mode, the probability of a jackpot result in the high-probability mode regardless of any of "setting 1" to "setting 6" is a certain number of times (specifically, 10 times) higher than the probability of a big win in the low-probability mode. As a result, it is possible to make constant the fluctuation rate of the probability of a big win between the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode in any setting state.

In addition, when comparing the combination of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode with the same combination, the probability of a big hit result is triggered by the pending information on the 1st special figure side and the pending information on the 2nd special figure side. is the same as when As a result, it is possible to prevent a difference in the probability of occurrence of a big hit result between when the holding information on the side of the first special figure is the trigger and when the holding information on the side of the second special figure is the trigger. .

In addition, the probability of a small hit result when triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is the same in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6" and the winning lottery mode is low probability mode and It is the same in any of the high-probability modes. In addition, the probability of a small hit result when triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is the same regardless of "setting 1" to "setting 6" and the winning lottery mode is low probability mode and It is the same in any of the high-probability modes. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to limit the target to which the player pays attention in estimating the setting value to the result of the big win, and it is possible to make it difficult to estimate the setting value.

On the other hand, the probability of a small hit result is higher when the second special figure side reservation information is the trigger than when the first special figure side reservation information is the trigger. As a result, the occurrence frequency of the small hit result in the case where the game round triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side is executed and the game round triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is executed can be made different.

Also, in the first right/wrong tables 495 and 496, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the winning result is larger than the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning result. In the configuration, the fluctuation of the probability of the big win result due to the set value is absorbed by the fluctuation of the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the losing result. The number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the outliers is the largest. As a result, it is possible to reduce the probability variation of the result of winning by the set value in order to absorb the probability variation of the big win result by the set value. Therefore, when the reservation information on the first special figure side is used as a trigger, it is possible for the player to focus on the result of the big hit in order to guess the setting value, and it is possible to make it difficult to guess the setting value. It becomes possible.

In addition, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the winning result is smaller than the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning result in the second right/wrong tables 497 and 498. In the configuration, the variation in the probability of the big win result due to the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the losing result. Then, when the combination probability of the big hit result and the small hit result is the highest "setting 6" and in the high probability mode, the judgment process was performed for the reservation information on the second special figure side. The probability of getting an out result in the situation is 0%. As a result, when it is "setting 6" and in the high probability mode, the combination probability of the big hit result and the small hit result in the situation where the success judgment processing is performed for the reservation information on the second special figure side is suitably increased. becomes possible.

Next, the type counter C2 will be explained. The type counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the special figure reservation area 451 of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation part 412 or the second operation part 413. The type determination process is performed using the stored value of the type counter C2.

The type determination process using the type counter C2 is performed when a jackpot result is obtained in the success/failure determination process. On the other hand, when a small hit result is obtained in the success/failure determination process, the type determination process is not performed. That is, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big winning results are set, whereas only one type of small winning result is set. When the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process, the type of jackpot result is selected using the type table 499 and the type counter C2 pre-stored in the main ROM 64 . Hereinafter, the contents of each type of jackpot results and the contents of small hit results will be described.

Figure 235 (a) is referenced in order to distribute the type of jackpot result when the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process triggered by the hold information on the side of the first special figure or the hold information on the side of the second special figure FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a type table 499; FIG. Moreover, FIG.235(b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each content of a multiple types of big-hit result, and the content of one kind of small-hit result.

The type table 499 is referred to when the jackpot result is selected in the winning judgment process triggered by the holding information for the first special figure, and the big hit in the winning judgment process triggered by the holding information for the second special figure Referenced when a result is selected. In other words, when the jackpot result is selected in the success determination process triggered by the reservation information for the first special figure and when the jackpot result is selected in the success determination process triggered by the reservation information for the second special figure In either case, the same type table 499 is referenced.

In the type table 499, as shown in FIG. 235(a), 6R normal jackpot results, 6R high-probability jackpot results, and 16R high-probability jackpot results are set as the types of jackpot results. Then, the numerical information of the type counter C2 of "0 to 10" corresponds to the 6R normal jackpot result, and the numerical information of the type counter C2 of "11 to 26" corresponds to the 6R high probability jackpot result. 27 to 29”, the numerical information of the type counter C2 corresponds to the 16R high probability jackpot result. That is, when the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process, the 6R normal jackpot result is selected with a probability of 11/30, the 6R high probability jackpot result is selected with a probability of 16/30, and the probability of 3/30. , the 16R high probability jackpot result is selected.

When the 6R normal jackpot results, as shown in FIG. 235(b), the subsequent round game occurs six times in the opening/closing execution mode. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the low-probability mode is set regardless of the winning/failure lottery mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode, and the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode. . However, this high frequency support mode ends when the total number of game rounds triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side and the game round triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is executed 50 times. to switch to infrequent support mode.

In the round game, as in the 64th embodiment, the number of times the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened and closed becomes the upper limit number of times, and the predetermined upper limit winning number of game balls wins the special electric prize winning device 416. A game that continues until one of the conditions is met. In this embodiment, the opening and closing of the special electric prize winning device 416 is performed once in one round game, and the opening continuation period in each round game is set to 29 seconds. Also, the upper limit number of winnings to the special electric winning device 416 is set to ten. In a situation where the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. The open continuation period of is set to a time longer than the product of the shooting cycle of game balls and the upper limit winning number of one round game. Therefore, it can be expected that game balls equal to or more than the upper limit number of winning prizes are won by the special electric prize winning device 416 in each round game.

When a 6R high-probability jackpot result is obtained, as shown in FIG. 235(b), a round game occurs six times in the subsequent opening/closing execution mode. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high-probability mode is set regardless of the win/fail lottery mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode, and the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode. . These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the next game round resulting in a big win is completed. However, the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode are not limited to this, and although the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode are terminated when the number of execution times of game rounds reaches the end reference number of times, the end reference number of times becomes a jackpot result. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode may be continued until the next game round that results in the next big win is substantially completed because the number of times is very large compared to the probability.

When a 16R high-probability jackpot result is obtained, 16 round games are generated in the subsequent opening/closing execution mode as shown in FIG. 235(b). Therefore, the 16R high-probability jackpot result is the most advantageous jackpot result in terms of at least the number of times the round game is executed. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high probability mode is set regardless of the win/fail lottery mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode, and the low frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before starting the opening/closing execution mode. . These high-probability mode and low-frequency support mode continue until the next game round that results in a big win is completed. However, the high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode are not limited to this, and although they end when the number of execution times of game rounds reaches the end reference number of times, the end reference number of times becomes a jackpot result. The high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode may be continued until the next game round that results in the next big win is substantially completed because the number of times is very large compared to the probability.

When a small hit results, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened once in the opening/closing execution mode after that, as shown in FIG. 235(b). This single open time ends when either one of two conditions has passed and the number of prizes awarded to the special electric prize winning device 416 has reached ten. In this case, as already explained, in the situation where the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is operated so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. Since the drive is controlled, the open duration of the open round is set to a time shorter than the product of the game ball launch cycle and the upper limit winning number of the open round. Therefore, in the opening round, the special electric prize winning device 416 basically does not win more than the upper limit winning number of game balls, and the special electric prize winning device 416 is closed when the open continuation period of 2 seconds elapses. . Further, even if a small winning result occurs, the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode are maintained as they were before the start of the opening/closing execution mode.

As already explained, a small hit result can be selected in the success/failure determination process when triggered by the pending information on the first special figure side and when triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side. However, there is a higher probability that a small hit result is selected than when the second special figure side reservation information is used as a trigger rather than when the first special figure side reservation information is used as a trigger. More specifically, the probability that the small hit result is selected in the propriety determination process when the pending information on the second special figure side is triggered is a higher probability than the combined probability of the big hit result and the off result. Then, when the reservation information on the first special figure side is used as a trigger, the probability that the result is selected is higher than the probability that the small hit result is selected in the success or failure determination process. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode in which the frequency of winning to the second operation unit 413 is high, the probability of a small winning result per unit number of shots is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. However, the expected number of game balls that generate a prize to the special electric prize winning device 416 when a small hit results with the holding information on the second special figure side as a trigger is higher in the low frequency support mode than in the high frequency support mode. many. The reason why such an event occurs will be explained below.

FIG. 235(c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the support mode. In both the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the guidance state lottery for determining whether or not to control the guidance unit 432 of the second operating unit 413 to the guidance state is 95% are the same. However, without being limited to this, the probability of winning the induction state may be substantially the same in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, and the high-frequency support mode is higher than the low-frequency support mode. A configuration may be adopted in which the probability of winning in the induced state is high.

The display continuation period of the variable display of the pattern in the general pattern display unit 423a executed when the guidance state lottery is executed is 4 seconds in the low frequency support mode, whereas in the high frequency support mode. , it is 0.1 second. While the variation display of the pattern is performed in the normal pattern display section 423a, even if the reservation information of the normal pattern side is stored in the normal pattern reservation area 455, the guidance unit 432 of the second operation section 413 is in the guidance state. does not become And, when the induction unit 432 of the second operating portion 413 is in the non-inducing state, the game ball that has flowed into the right side area PA3 is located at the position of the special electric winning device 416 that exists downstream of the second operating portion 413 can reach.

The mode of execution of the guidance state of the guidance unit 432 when the guidance state is won is that the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state only once over 2 seconds in the low-frequency support mode, whereas the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state only once over 2 seconds in the low-frequency support mode. In the frequency support mode, the induction unit 432 is in the induction state only once for 6 seconds. The guidance state of the guidance unit 432 ends when the number of winning prizes to the second operating portion 413 reaches 10, which is the maximum number of winning prizes. Since the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds, in the low frequency support mode, the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state for 2 seconds, and in the high-frequency support mode, the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state for 6 seconds.

Due to the above configuration, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the induction unit 432 will win the induction state is as high as 95%, and the display duration of the pattern in the general pattern display unit 423a is 0.1 seconds. , and the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state for 6 seconds in the guidance state. Also, as already explained, the game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 basically wins through the winning part 414 and basically wins the second operation part 413 if the guiding unit 432 is in the guiding state. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, when the shooting of the game ball is continued so as to flow down the right area PA3, the guiding unit 432 is basically in the guiding state and the winning to the second operating part 413 does not occur. A game ball does not flow into the downstream side of the second operation part 413 by generating. Therefore, in the case of high-frequency support mode, although the winning to the second operation unit 413 occurs at high frequency, a small hit result occurs triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side Special electric winning device 416 Even if it becomes an open state, since the game ball does not reach the position where the ball can enter the special electric prize winning device 416, winning to the special electric prize winning device 416 does not occur basically. Incidentally, since the number of game balls to be paid out is one even if the winning to the second operating unit 413 occurs, even if the winning to the second operating unit 413 occurs frequently in the high-frequency support mode, the game The number of game balls owned by a person does not increase.

On the other hand, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability that the induction unit 432 will win the induction state is as high as 95%, and the display duration of the pattern in the general pattern display section 423a is 4 seconds, which is longer than the shooting cycle of the game ball. time, and in the guidance state, the guidance unit 432 is in the guidance state for 2 seconds. Also, as already explained, the game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 basically wins through the winning part 414 and basically wins the second operation part 413 if the guiding unit 432 is in the guiding state. Therefore, in the low-frequency support mode, if the game ball continues to flow down the right side area PA3, the guidance unit 432 will be in the guidance state, so that the second operation unit 413 can win a prize. The game ball can reach the position of the special electric winning device 416 on the downstream side of the second operating portion 413 . Therefore, in the case of the low-frequency support mode, although the frequency of winning the second operation unit 413 is lower than the high-frequency support mode, the result is a small hit triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side. A prize can be awarded to the special electric prize winning device 416 in the open state.

In the low frequency support mode, the second special figure display in a configuration where the special electric winning device 416 in the open state can win a prize due to the small winning result triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side. By making the display continuation period of the game round in the part 426 different between the case where the lottery mode is the low probability mode and the case where the lottery mode is the high probability mode, the right area is displayed in the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode. Even if the firing operation is performed to flow down PA3, the profit per unit time is extremely low, while in the high probability mode and low frequency support mode, the firing operation is performed to flow down the right area PA3 If it does, the profit per unit time will be higher. The configuration will be described below.

The fluctuation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by one within a range of 0 to 99, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is the display duration of the variation display of the design in the special figure display units 425 and 426 (ie, the variation display period of the design) and the display duration of the design in the design display device 424 (ie, the variation display period of the design). is used for determining in the main side CPU 63 (these display continuation periods are also referred to as game round display continuation periods). The variation type counter CS is repeatedly updated, and is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation display in the special figure display units 425 and 426 and at the start of variation in the design by the design display device 424. The manner of setting the display duration of game rounds will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG. 236 . Note that the numbers "0 to 99" in FIG. 236 correspond to the values of the variation type counter CS.

In the low probability mode, the setting mode of the display continuation period of the game round in the first special figure display section 425 is the normal setting mode. In the normal setting mode, as shown in FIG. 236, if the result of the success/failure determination process is a result of a failure and the ready-to-win effect does not occur, the upper limit number (specifically, (4 pieces)) When a new game round is started in a situation where the hold information on the first special figure side is stored, 2 seconds is selected as the display continuation period of the game round, and the first special figure hold When a new game round is started in a situation in which the upper limit number of hold information on the first special figure side is not stored in the area 452, any of 10 seconds, 20 seconds and 30 seconds will be set as the display continuation period of the game round. is selected. In addition, in the normal setting mode, when the result of the success/failure determination process is a failure result but a reach effect occurs, when the result of the success/failure determination process is a big hit result, and when the result of the success/failure determination process is a small hit result. In any of the cases, any one of 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, 1 minute, 1 minute 30 seconds and 2 minutes is selected as the display duration of the game round. In this case, it is easier to select a longer continuation period for the big win result or the small win result than the time of the win reach. getting longer.

On the other hand, in the low probability mode, the setting mode of the display continuation period of the game round in the second special figure display section 426 becomes a long-term setting mode. In the long-term setting mode, there is only one type of display continuation period for the selected game round, and the display of that one type of game round is continued regardless of the win/loss determination result and type determination result of the target game round. A period is selected. The display continuation period of this selected game round is 10 minutes. The display continuation period is longer than 2 minutes, which is the display continuation period of the longest game round selected in the normal selection mode. As a result, in the low-probability mode, the execution frequency of the game rounds in the second special figure display section 426 becomes lower than the execution frequency of the game rounds in the first special figure display section 425 .

In the high-probability mode, the setting mode of the display continuation period of game rounds is different from that in the low-probability mode. Specifically, in the high probability mode, the display continuation period of the game round in the first special figure display unit 425 is only one type regardless of whether or not the ready-to-win effect occurs when the result of the success/failure determination is an off result. is a selection target, and only one type is a selection target even when the success/failure determination result is a big win result or a small win result. In this case, the display continuation period of the game round in the case of the big win result or the small win result is set longer than the display continuation period of the game round in the case of the loss result, specifically, in the case of the loss result While the display continuation period of the game round is 10 seconds, the display continuation period of the game round is 30 seconds in the case of a big winning result or a small winning result.

In the high probability mode, the display continuation period of the game round in the second special figure display unit 426 is 0.5 seconds with a probability of 9/10 when the success judgment result is a loss result or a small hit result, and 1/ 1 minute and 30 seconds is selected with a probability of 10. On the other hand, if the win/loss determination result is a jackpot result, only one type of 1 minute and 30 seconds is selected.

In the high-probability mode, when the game round is executed in the second special figure display unit 426 and the result is a small hit, the display duration of the game round is highly likely to be 0.5 seconds, The total period of the game cycle including the final stop period of the game cycle is 1 second. On the other hand, as already explained, in the low-frequency support mode, the display continuation period of the normal diagram display unit 423a is 4 seconds, the period in which the guidance state of the guidance unit 432 continues is 2 seconds, and the second operation When a prize to the portion 413 occurs, a small winning result is obtained with a high probability, and the period in which the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state in the opening/closing execution mode when a small winning result is obtained is 2 seconds. Then, in the situation of the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode, by performing the shooting operation of the game ball so as to flow down the right side area PA3, the special electric prize winning device 416 which is in the open state triggered by the small hit result Winning occurs more frequently than in other situations. This winning frequency is determined by the number of game balls owned by the player when the shooting operation of the game balls is performed so as to flow down the right area PA3 in the situation of the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode. Set to an increasing winning frequency.

As already explained, the 16R high-probability jackpot result is the trigger that causes the high-probability mode to become the low-frequency support mode. In addition, in the case of a 16R high-probability jackpot result, after the open/close execution mode in which the round game occurs 16 times is performed, the state is the high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode until a new jackpot result occurs. continues. Then, as described above, in the situation where it is a high probability mode and a low frequency support mode, by performing the shooting operation of the game ball so as to flow down the right area PA3, the special electric prize that is in an open state triggered by the small hit result The frequency with which winnings to the device 416 occur is the same as the game owned by the player when the shooting operation of the game ball is performed so as to flow down the right area PA3 in the situation of the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode. The winning frequency is set such that the number of balls increases. Therefore, after the 16R high-probability jackpot result and the end of the opening/closing execution mode, the game ball owned by the player increases as the number of game times in the second special figure display unit 426 executed before the new jackpot result occurs. will increase. Therefore, in this situation, the player expects that no big winning result will occur.

Even if a jackpot result occurs, if it is a 16R high-probability jackpot result, the situation of the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode occurs again after the opening/closing execution mode in which the round game occurs 16 times is performed. It will happen. Therefore, the player expects that the big win will not occur, but expects the 16R high-probability big win if the big win results.

When a 6R high-probability jackpot result occurs, the open/close execution mode in which the round game occurs six times is performed, and then the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode are established. The situation continues until a new jackpot outcome occurs. In this situation, as already explained, by performing the shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3, the winning of the second operation unit 413 occurs with high frequency, but the result of the small hit results in an open state. Winning to the special electric prize winning device 416 does not occur basically. Therefore, in this situation, although the number of game balls owned by the player cannot be increased, it is possible to generate the next big win result while not reducing it too much. Therefore, in this situation, the player expects the big win result to occur early.

When a 6R normal jackpot result occurs, the opening/closing execution mode in which the round game occurs six times is performed, and then the low-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are established. Even in this situation, by performing a shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3, although the winning to the second operation unit 413 occurs at high frequency, the special electric winning that is in the open state triggered by the result of the small hit Winning to device 416 basically does not occur. However, the success/fail lottery mode is a low-probability mode, and when the number of times the game is executed reaches 50, the high-frequency support mode ends and shifts to the low-frequency support mode. Therefore, in this situation, the player expects that the next big win will occur within the range where the player can play the game without reducing the number of game balls owned by the player.

In the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode, even if the shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3, the display duration of the game round in the second special figure display part 426 is extremely long. 10 minutes long. In this case, even if the shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right side area PA3, the efficiency of the game is deteriorated. Become. A game round in the first special figure display section 425 is executed by performing a shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the left side area PA2. In this case, the display continuation period of the game round is normally set as described above.

<First Special Special Electric Control Processing and Second Special Special Electric Control Processing>
Next, the 1st special figure special electric control processing and the 2nd special figure special electric control processing which are performed in main side CPU63 are explained. In this embodiment, unlike the 64th embodiment, even in the situation where the game round is being executed in the first special figure display unit 425, the game round can be started in the second special figure display unit 426, Even in the situation where the game round is executed in the 2 special figure display section 426, the game round can be started in the first special figure display section 425. - 特許庁Therefore, the first special figure special electric control processing is set as the special figure special electric control processing for the first special figure display unit 425, and the second special figure as the special figure special electric control processing for the second special figure display unit 426 Special electric control processing is set. These first special figure special electric control processing and second special figure special electric control processing are executed instead of the special figure special electric control processing in the 64th embodiment, and the steps in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) Executed in S8913.

FIG. 237 is a flowchart showing the first special figure special electric control process, and FIG. 238 is a flowchart showing the second special figure special electric control process. In addition, the processing of steps SF101 to SF111 in the first special special electric power control processing and the processing of steps SF201 to SF211 in the second special electric power control processing are the programs for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. is executed using

In the 1st special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 237), the first special figure side hold information acquisition processing is first executed (step SF101). In the acquisition process, if the winning to the first operation unit 412 has occurred, the number of reservation information on the first special figure side stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 is the upper limit storage number (specifically 4 pieces), on the condition that it is less than, the storage processing of the reservation information on the side of the first special figure is executed. In the storage process, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are used as the reservation information on the first special figure side, and the first area 452a to the fourth area 452d of the first special figure reservation area 452 Stored in the area on the side of the early digestion order among the areas in which the reservation information on the first special figure side is not stored. In addition, when the reservation information on the first special figure side is acquired, the display content of the first special figure reservation display unit 427 is updated according to the fact that the number of the reservation information on the first special figure side has increased this time. Make data settings for Also, when the hold information on the first special figure side is acquired, a hold increase command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . As a result, the image for notifying the reserved storage number of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the new acquisition of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure.

In the second special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 238), first, the second special figure side hold information acquisition processing is executed (step SF201). In the acquisition process, if the winning to the second operation unit 413 has occurred, the number of reservation information on the second special figure side stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 is the upper limit storage number (specifically 4 pieces), on the condition that it is less than, the storage processing of the pending information on the second special figure side is executed. In the storage process, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are used as the second special figure side reservation information, and the first area 453a to the fourth area 453d of the second special figure reservation area 453 Stored in the area on the side with the earlier digestion order among the areas in which the reservation information on the second special figure side is not stored. In addition, when the second special figure side reserved information is acquired, the display contents of the second special figure reserved display unit 428 are updated in accordance with the increase in the number of the second special figure side reserved information this time. Make data settings to Moreover, when the hold information on the second special figure side is acquired, a hold increase command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . As a result, the image for notifying the number of pending storage of the pending information on the side of the second special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the new acquisition of the pending information on the side of the second special figure.

Returning to the description of the first special figure special electric control process (Figure 237) and the second special figure special electric control process (Figure 238), after executing the pending information acquisition process (step SF101 or step SF201), The stored special figure special electric address table is read (step SF101, step SF202). In the case of the first special special electric control process (FIG. 237), the start address corresponding to the numerical information of the first special electric counter is acquired from the special special electric address table (step SF103). Jump to the processing shown (step SF104). In the case of the second special special electric control process (FIG. 238), the start address corresponding to the numerical information of the second special electric counter is acquired from the special special electric address table (step SF203), and the acquired start address Jump to the processing shown (step SF204).

The first special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to grasp which of the processes of steps SF105 to SF111 in the first special figure special electric control process (FIG. 237) should be executed. be. The second special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to grasp which of the processes of steps SF205 to SF211 in the second special figure special electric control process (Fig. 238) should be executed. be. In the special figure special electric address table, the start address in the program for executing each process of step SF105 to step SF111 is set corresponding to the numerical information of the first special figure special electric counter, and the second special figure special electric counter is set. A start address in the program for executing each process of steps SF205 to SF211 is set corresponding to the numerical information of .

When the value of the first special figure special electric counter or the second special figure special electric counter is "0", jump to the special figure fluctuation start process of step SF105 or step SF205, and the first special figure special electric counter or the second special figure When the value of the special electric counter is "1", jump to step SF106 or step SF206 during special figure fluctuation processing, and when the value of the first special figure special electric counter or the second special figure special electric counter is "2" Jump to step SF107 or step SF207 during special figure determination processing, and if the value of the first special figure special electric counter or the second special figure special electric counter is "3", special electric start processing of step SF108 or step SF208 If the value of the first special special electric counter or the second special electric counter is "4", jump to the special electric open processing of step SF109 or step SF209, and jump to the first special electric counter or the second special electric counter. If the value of the 2 special special electric counter is "5", jump to the special electric closing process of step SF110 or step SF210. If there is, it jumps to step SF111 or step SF211 to end the special call. Each process of steps SF105 to SF111 and steps SF205 to SF211 will be individually described below.

<Special figure fluctuation start process>
First, the special figure fluctuation start processing of step SF105 and step SF205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the process of step SF301 ~ step SF317 in the special figure fluctuation start process is executed using the data for specific control and the program for specific control in the main side CPU63.

In the special figure fluctuation start processing, it is first determined whether or not the processing for the opening/closing execution mode is being executed on the side that does not correspond to the special figure special electric control processing (FIGS. 237 and 238) of this time (step SF301). As already explained, even if one of the first special figure display portion 425 and the second special figure display portion 426 is in a situation where the game round is being executed, the game round can be executed in the other. In this case, step SF301 is executed, and if the processing for the opening/closing execution mode is being executed on the side that does not correspond to the current special special electric control processing (FIGS. 237 and 238), the processing after step SF302 is executed. The start of a new game cycle is regulated without being executed. As a result, in the situation where the opening and closing execution mode is executed triggered by the game round in one of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426, the game round in the other is not newly started. Regulated. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention of the player to the opening/closing execution mode. In addition, if this time is the special figure fluctuation start process in the first special figure special electric control process (Fig. 237), it is determined in step SF301 whether or not the value of the second special figure special electric counter is 3 or more, and 3 or more , the processing after step SF302 is not executed. Also, if this is the special figure fluctuation start process in the second special figure special electric control process (Fig. 238), it is determined in step SF301 whether or not the value of the first special figure special electric counter is 3 or more, and 3 or more , the processing after step SF302 is not executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SF301, it is determined whether or not the corresponding pending number is one or more (step SF302). If this time is the special figure fluctuation start process in the first special figure special electric control process (Fig. 237), it is determined whether or not one or more pieces of reservation information on the first special figure side are stored in the first special figure reservation area 452 However, if this is the special figure fluctuation start process in the second special figure special electric control process (Fig. 238), whether or not one or more of the second special figure side reservation information is stored in the second special figure reservation area 453 judge.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SF302, data setting processing is executed (step SF303). In the data setting process, if this time is the first special figure special electric control process (Fig. 237), the data stored in the first area 452a of the first special figure reservation area 452 is transferred to the execution area 493 for the first special figure. Moving. After that, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation area 452 is executed. This data shift process sequentially shifts the data stored in the first to fourth areas 452a to 452d to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in each area is shifted such that the second area 452b→the first area 452a, the third area 452c→the second area 452b, the fourth area 452d→the third area 452c, and the fourth area 452d is shifted. to "0". Also, in the data setting process, data setting is performed for updating the display contents of the first special figure reservation display section 427 in accordance with the fact that the number of the reservation information on the first special figure side has decreased this time. Also, in the data setting process, a hold decrease command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . As a result, the image for notifying the number of reserved storage of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the decrease of the reserved information on the side of the first special figure.

In the data setting process, if this time is the second special figure special electric control process (Fig. 238), the data stored in the first area 453a of the second special figure reservation area 453 is transferred to the execution area 494 for the second special figure. Moving. After that, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation area 453 is executed. This data shift process sequentially shifts the data stored in the first to fourth areas 453a to 453d to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in each area is shifted such that the second area 453b→the first area 453a, the third area 453c→the second area 453b, the fourth area 453d→the third area 453c, and the fourth area 453d is shifted. to "0". Further, in the data setting process, data setting is performed so that the display contents of the second special figure reservation display section 428 are updated in accordance with the fact that the number of the reservation information on the second special figure side has decreased this time. Also, in the data setting process, a hold decrease command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Thereby, the image for notifying the number of pending storage of the pending information on the side of the second special figure in the symbol display device 424 is updated corresponding to the decrease of the pending information on the side of the second special figure.

After executing the data setting process, the propriety determination process is executed (step SF304). In the success/failure determination process, if the current game round is triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side, the first success/failure tables 495 and 496 (Fig. 234(a) and FIG. 234(b)) are read from the main ROM 64. Then, among the holding information on the first special figure side that triggered the start of the game round this time, the numerical information about the hit random number counter C1 is read, and the read numerical information is sent to the first right/wrong tables 495 and 496. By collation, it is specified whether the result of the win/loss determination process of this time is a big hit result, a small hit result, or a losing result. On the other hand, in the success/failure determination process, when the current game cycle is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, the second success/failure tables 497 and 498 corresponding to the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the success/failure lottery mode (See FIGS. 234(c) and 234(d)) is read from the main-side ROM 64 . Then, out of the holding information on the second special figure side that triggered the start of the game round this time, the numerical information about the hit random number counter C1 is read, and the read numerical information is sent to the second right or wrong tables 497 and 498. By collation, it is specified whether the result of the win/loss determination process of this time is a big hit result, a small hit result, or a losing result.

If the result of the success/failure determination process is a jackpot result (step SF305: YES), the type determination process is executed (step SF306). In the type determination process, the type table 499 shown in FIG. Further, when the hold information on the side of the first special figure is the trigger for the game round this time, the numeric information about the type counter C2 is read out of the hold information on the side of the first special figure, and the hold on the side of the second special figure is read out. If the information is a trigger for the game round this time, the numeric information about the type counter C2 is read out of the holding information on the side of the second special figure. Then, the numerical value information about the type counter C2 read out is set in the type table 499. The numerical range of any type of jackpot result among the 6R normal jackpot result, the 6R high probability jackpot result, and the 16R high probability jackpot result. Determine if it is compatible.

After executing the type determination process, "1" is set to the flag of the main side RAM 65 corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in the type determination process (step SF307). The state of the flag set to "1" is cleared to "0" when the opening/closing execution mode ends.

After that, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step SF308). Specifically, information on the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed in this game round on the side of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 that is the execution target of the game round is specified from the stop result table for jackpot results stored in advance in the main ROM 64 , and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 65 . In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of stop mode of the pattern stopped and displayed in the first special figure display part 425 or the second special figure display part 426 is set differently for each kind of the jackpot result. Then, in step SF308, the main RAM 65 stores information on the pattern stop mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in step SF306. The pattern stop mode may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each jackpot result, or a plurality of types of pattern stop modes may be set for at least some of the jackpot results. Any method can be used to select a stop result for a jackpot result in which a plurality of types of pattern stop modes are set. For example, the stop result may be selected according to the value of the type counter C2.

If the result of the success/failure determination process is a small hit result (step SF309: YES), the flag of the main side RAM 65 corresponding to the small hit result is set to "1" (step SF310). The state of the flag set to "1" is cleared to "0" when the opening/closing execution mode ends.

After that, stop result setting processing for the small winning result is executed (step SF311). Specifically, the first special figure display portion 425 or the second special figure display portion 426 read out from the main side ROM 64 the information on the stop mode of the pattern that is finally stopped and displayed in this game round, and the read information is It is stored in the main side RAM 65 . The information on the form of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the form of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result.

If the result of the success/failure determination process is neither the big hit result nor the small hit result (step SF305 and step SF309: NO), the stop result setting process for the outlier result is executed (step SF312). Specifically, information on the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed in this game round on the side of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 that is the execution target of the game round is specified from the stop result table for outlier results stored in advance in the main ROM 64 , and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 65 . In this case, the information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the big win result and the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the small win result.

After executing one of the stop result setting processes, the display continuation period grasping process is executed (step SF313). In this processing, the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired, and the display duration information corresponding to the current situation and the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is selected in the manner shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG.

After that, select from the main side ROM 64 the variation command and the type command corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination process and the type determination process of this time, the type of the current success/failure lottery mode, the type of the current support mode, and the processing result of step SF313. do. Then, the selected variation command and type command are transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SF314). The sound emission control device 81 executes control for executing a game round effect corresponding to the received variation command and type command.

After that, of the first special figure display section 425 and the second special figure display section 426, the variation display of the pattern on the side that is the execution target of the current game round is started (step SF315). As a table to be referred to by the main side CPU 63 when the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit A variation display table for special figures that is common to 426 is stored in advance in the main ROM 64 . When the variation display of the pattern is executed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the same variation display table is used regardless of the result of the success or failure determination process and the result of the type determination process be. When the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the variation display of the pattern is repeated according to a predetermined pattern, but in the variation display table for the special figure Control data for one cycle in the variable display of the pattern according to the predetermined pattern is set. Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 425 or the second special figure display unit 426, the fluctuation display table for the special figure until the display continuation period of the game round determined in step SF313 elapses will be used repeatedly.

After that, the special display portion 429 is extinguished (step SF316). In the special display portion 429, when the opening/closing execution mode occurs, information corresponding to the number of round games occurring in the opening/closing execution mode is displayed. In other words, when the opening and closing execution mode is triggered by the 6R normal jackpot result or the 6R high probability jackpot result, when the opening and closing execution mode is started, the special display section 429 will be displayed in the round game 6 times. A corresponding display is made. In addition, when the opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the 16R high-probability jackpot result, when the opening/closing execution mode is started, a display corresponding to 16 round games is performed on the special display section 429. will be Further, when the opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the result of the small winning, the display corresponding to the small winning result is performed on the special display portion 429 when the opening/closing execution mode is started. In the above configuration, the special display unit 429 is extinguished in step SF316 of the special figure fluctuation start processing, so that the display on the special display unit 429 started when the opening and closing execution mode is started is the opening and closing execution mode. is terminated when a new game cycle is started after the end of the Then, the special display portion 429 is maintained in the off state until the opening/closing execution mode is newly generated.

After that, if the current processing corresponds to the first special special electric control processing (Fig. 237), the value of the first special special electric counter is incremented by 1, and the current processing corresponds to the second special special electric control processing ( 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is incremented by 1 (step SF317). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed is "0", the value of the special figure special electric counter that is the target of addition by adding 1 is the special figure fluctuation processing ( It becomes "1" corresponding to step SF106 and step SF206).

<Process during special figure fluctuation>
Next, the special figure fluctuating process executed in step SF106 of the first special figure special electric control process (FIG. 237) and step SF206 of the second special figure special electric control process (FIG. 238) will be described.

If the display continuation period of the current game round has not passed, and if it is the timing of updating the display contents of the special figure display units 425 and 426 that are the execution targets of the current game round, Data setting for updating the display contents of the special figure display units 425 and 426 is performed by referring to the variation display table. As a result, the display contents of the pattern in the special figure display portions 425 and 426, which are the execution targets of the current game round, are updated to the display contents of the next order. The main side RAM 65 has a first display order counter that is referred to for deriving the display contents of the pattern from the variation display table for the special figure when it is time to update the pattern in the first special figure display unit 425. is provided. In addition, the main side RAM 65 has a second display order counter that is referred to for deriving the display contents of the pattern from the variation display table for the special figure when it is time to update the pattern in the second special figure display unit 426. is provided.

Aspect at the start of the variation display of the pattern in the special figure display unit 425, 426, and the update aspect of the variation display of the pattern are performed in a constant manner regardless of the result of the result of the propriety determination process and the result of the type determination process, It is carried out in a fixed manner regardless of the content of the game round effect on the symbol display device 424 . For example, when a predetermined update timing occurs a plurality of times, the display contents of the pattern make one cycle, and the display order is repeated in a fixed order. Regardless of the order in which the display patterns are displayed, the stop result determined at the start of the game cycle is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for controlling the display of the special figure display units 425 and 426.

On the other hand, when the display continuation period of the game round has passed, the information on the stop mode of the pattern of the special figure display units 425 and 426 stored in the main side RAM 65 at the start of the game round is read and the stop mode of the pattern is read. Display control is performed on the special figure display portions 425 and 426 which are the execution targets of the game round of this time so as to become. As a result, in the special figure display units 425 and 426 that are the execution target of this game round, the pattern is displayed in a state in which the pattern corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination process and the result of the type determination process of this game round is displayed. The variable display is stopped. The mode of the pattern stopped and displayed in the special figure display parts 425 and 426 is maintained until the next fluctuation display of the pattern in the special figure display parts 425 and 426 is started regardless of whether it is the opening and closing execution mode. be done. Also, the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 is set with the information of the final stop period (for example, 0.5 sec). Thereby, the measurement of the final stop period is started.

After that, a final stop command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When receiving the final stop command from the main CPU 63 , the sound emission control device 81 transmits the final stop command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the final stop command from the sound emission control device 81, it reads out the display pattern table for stopping and displaying the combination of the stop symbols in the current game round over the final stop period. As a result, the combination of the stop symbols corresponding to the current game round is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 424 over the final stop period.

After that, if the current processing corresponds to the first special special electric control processing (Fig. 237), the value of the first special special electric counter is incremented by 1, and the current processing corresponds to the second special special electric control processing ( 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is added by 1. Since the value of the special figure special counter when the special figure fluctuation processing is executed is "1", the value of the special figure special counter that became the addition target by adding 1 is the special figure fixed processing ( It becomes "2" corresponding to step SF107 and step SF207).

<Processing during special figure confirmation>
Next, refer to the flowchart of FIG. 240 for the special figure determination process executed in step SF107 of the first special figure special electric control process (FIG. 237) and step SF207 of the second special figure special electric control process (FIG. 238) I will explain while It should be noted that the processing of step SF401 to step SF409 in the special figure determination process is executed using the data for specific control and the program for specific control in main side CPU63.

When the final stop period has passed and the current game round corresponds to the result of the big win (step SF401 and step SF402: YES), the setting process for the big win is executed (step SF403). In the big win setting process, when the current big win result is the 6R normal big win result or the 6R high probability big win result, the display of the special display part 429 is controlled so that the display corresponding to the 6 round games is started. data settings for In addition, in the setting process for big win, data for controlling the display of the special display part 429 so that the display corresponding to the 16th round game is started when the current big win result is the 16R high probability big win result. Make settings.

When the final stop period has passed and the current game round corresponds to the small winning result (step SF401 and step SF404: YES), the small winning setting process is executed (step SF405). In the small winning setting process, data setting is performed to control the display of the special display section 429 so that the display corresponding to the small winning result is started.

When the process of step SF403 or step SF405 is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter on the side that does not correspond to the special figure special electric control processing (FIGS. 237 and 238) of this time is cleared to "0" (step SF406). As a result, even if the execution control of the game round is performed in the special figure special electric control processing (FIGS. 237, 238) on the side that does not correspond to the special figure special electric control processing (FIGS. 237, 238) of this time, the game The cycle is forcibly terminated. That is, in the situation where the game round is executed in both the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426, when one game round that becomes the big hit result or the small hit result ends, the other The game round will end in the middle. After that, the end processing of the other game round is executed (step SF407). In the end processing, the special figure display units 425 and 426 on the side of the forced end of the game round are made to display corresponding to the result of the deviation.

After that, if the current processing corresponds to the first special special electric control processing (Fig. 237), the value of the first special special electric counter is incremented by 1, and the current processing corresponds to the second special special electric control processing ( 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is incremented by 1 (step SF408). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special figure confirmation processing is executed is "2", the value of the special figure special electric counter which is the addition target by adding 1 is the special figure start processing (step SF108 , step SF208).

If the game round this time is a loss result (step SF404: NO), if the current process corresponds to the first special figure special electric control process (Fig. 237), the value of the first special figure special electric counter is changed to " If the current process corresponds to the second special figure special electric control process (Fig. 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0" (step SF409). As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to the special figure variation start process (step SF105, step SF205).

<Special electric start processing>
Next, the special electric start processing executed in step SF108 of the first special electric power control processing (FIG. 237) and step SF208 of the second special electric power control processing (FIG. 238) will be described.

In the special electric start process, if it is before the start of the opening period, measurement of the opening period (for example, 4 seconds) is started and an opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When the sound emission control device 81 receives the opening command, it controls the light emission of the display light emission unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 so that the opening effect is executed. Also, the sound emission control device 81 transmits an opening command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the opening command, the display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 424 so that the opening effect is executed.

In the special electric start process, when the opening period has passed, if this time is triggered by one of the jackpot results, the round counter provided in the main side RAM 65 corresponds to the number of executions of the round game in the opening and closing execution mode this time. set the information to The round counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining round games in the open/close execution mode by the main side CPU 63, and the value of the round counter is subtracted by 1 each time a round game is executed. In addition, while setting the information (specifically 29 seconds) of the open continuation period of the round game to the timer counter of the main side RAM 65, the special electric winning device 416 in one round game is set to the winning counter provided in the main side RAM 65 Set the information (specifically, "10") corresponding to the upper limit number of prizes to be won. On the other hand, if this time is triggered by a small winning result, the round counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is set to "1". In addition, the timer counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is set with the information (specifically, 2 seconds) of the opening duration of the small hit result, and the prize counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is set to the special electric prize in the small hit result. Information (specifically, "10") corresponding to the upper limit winning number to the device 416 is set.

After that, the special electric release setting process is executed. In the open setting process, output of a drive signal to the special electric drive unit 416c is started so that the special electric prize winning device 416 is in an open state. After that, if the current processing corresponds to the first special special electric control processing (Fig. 237), the value of the first special special electric counter is incremented by 1, and the current processing corresponds to the second special special electric control processing ( 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is added by 1. Since the value of the special electric counter when the special electric start processing is executed is "3", the value of the special electric electric counter, which is the object of addition by adding 1, is the special electric open processing (step SF109, It becomes "4" corresponding to step SF209).

<Processing during opening of the special train>
Next, the special electric open process executed in step SF109 of the first special electric power control process (FIG. 237) and step SF209 of the second special electric power control process (FIG. 238) will be described.

In the special electric open processing, when the open continuation period of the special electric prize winning device 416 has passed or when the special electric prize winning device 416 has won the upper limit winning number of game balls, the closing setting processing is executed. In the closing setting process, the output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 416c is stopped so that the special electric prize winning device 416 is in the closed state. After that, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter of the main side RAM 65 .

If the value of the round counter after decrementing by 1 is not "0", information corresponding to the closing duration (specifically, 2 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 . After that, if the current processing corresponds to the first special special electric control processing (Fig. 237), the value of the first special special electric counter is incremented by 1, and the current processing corresponds to the second special special electric control processing ( 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is added by 1. Since the value of the special special electric counter when the special electric open processing is executed is "4", the value of the special electric electric counter which is the target of addition by adding 1 becomes the special electric electric closed processing (step SF110 , step SF210).

If the value of the round counter after decrementing by 1 is "0", information corresponding to the ending period (specifically, 10 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 65 . Also, an ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When the sound emission control device 81 receives the ending command, it controls the light emission of the display light emission unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 so that the ending effect is executed. Also, the sound emission control device 81 transmits an ending command to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the ending command, the display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 424 so that the ending effect is executed. After that, if the current processing corresponds to the first special special electric control processing (Fig. 237), the value of the first special special electric counter is added by 2, and the current processing corresponds to the second special special electric control processing ( Figure 238), if it corresponds, the value of the second special figure special electric counter is added by 2. Since the value of the special special electric counter when the special electric open processing is executed is "4", the value of the special electric electric counter to which 2 is added is the special electric end processing (step SF111, It becomes "6" corresponding to step SF211).

<Treatment during special train closure>
Next, the special electric closing process executed at step SF110 of the first special electric power control process (FIG. 237) and step SF210 of the second special electric power control process (FIG. 238) will be described.

When the closed continuation period has passed, the timer counter of the main side RAM 65 is set with the information of the open continuation period of the round game (specifically 29 seconds), and the winning counter of the main side RAM 65 is set to one round game. Information (specifically, "10") corresponding to the upper limit number of prizes to be sent to the special electric prize winning device 416 is set. Then, the special electric prize winning device 416 is opened by executing the special electric open setting process. After that, if the current process corresponds to the first special figure special electric control process (Fig. 237), the value of the first special figure special electric counter is subtracted by 1, and the current process corresponds to the second special figure special electric control process ( 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is subtracted by 1. Since the value of the special special electric counter when the special electric closed processing is executed is "5", the value of the special electric electric counter which is the target of the subtraction by subtracting 1 is changed to the special electric open processing (step SF109 , step SF209).

<Special call end processing>
Next, the special electric end processing executed in step SF111 of the first special electric power control processing (FIG. 237) and step SF211 of the second special electric power control processing (FIG. 238) will be described.

If the ending period has passed, the transition processing at the end of the opening/closing execution mode is executed. In the transition processing, when the trigger for the opening/closing execution mode this time is the 6R normal jackpot result, the success/fail lottery mode is set to the low probability mode and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. Information for ending the high-frequency support mode when the total number of games played reaches 50 is also set. When the opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the 6R high-probability jackpot result, the win/fail lottery mode is set to the high-probability mode and the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode. When the opening/closing execution mode is triggered by the 16R high-probability jackpot result, the win/fail lottery mode is set to the high-probability mode and the support mode is set to the low-frequency support mode. On the other hand, when the trigger of the opening/closing execution mode this time is the result of a small win, the process for changing the winning/failure lottery mode and the support mode from before the start of the opening/closing execution mode is not executed.

After that, if the current process corresponds to the first special figure special electric control process (Fig. 237), the value of the first special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0", and the current process corresponds to the second special figure special electric control. If it corresponds to the processing (FIG. 238), the value of the second special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0". Thereby, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to special figure variation start processing (step SF105, step SF205).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Variation in each setting value of the number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a big hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side is the success/failure determination for the reservation information on the first special figure side It is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 which is determined to be the result of the error in the process. As a result, while not affecting the probability of a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side, it becomes a big hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side. It is possible to change the probability.

The number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the hold information on the first special figure side is the same regardless of the set value. Thereby, it becomes possible to make constant the probability that the small hit result is selected in the propriety determination process for the holding information on the first special figure side in all the setting values. In addition, even in the configuration in which the probability that the small hit result is selected in the right or wrong determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side is constant, in the right or wrong determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side Since the variation of each set value of the probability that the jackpot result is selected is absorbed by the variation of the probability that the result is selected, the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side It is possible to set the probability of being set to a probability corresponding to the set value.

The number of numerical information of the random number counter C1, which is determined to be a result of deviation in the right or wrong determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side, is the largest regardless of each set value. As a result, the variation in each set value of the probability that the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side is selected by the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side. Even if it is a configuration that absorbs by the variation in the probability that It becomes possible to

The amount of variation in each set value of the number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a big hit result in the success/failure determination process for the hold information on the second special figure side is the success/failure determination for the hold information on the second special figure side It is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 which is determined to be the result of the error in the process. As a result, while not affecting the probability of a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side, it becomes a big hit result in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side. It is possible to change the probability.

The number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the hold information on the second special figure side is the same regardless of the set value. Thereby, it becomes possible to make constant the probability that the small hit result is selected in the propriety determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side in all the setting values. In addition, even in the configuration in which the probability that the small hit result is selected in the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side is constant in this way, the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side Since the variation of each set value of the probability that the jackpot result is selected is absorbed by the variation of the probability that the result is selected, the jackpot result is selected in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side. It is possible to set the probability of being set to a probability corresponding to the set value.

In the situation where the setting value is "setting 6" and the winning lottery mode is a high probability mode, which is the situation in which the probability of becoming a big hit result is the highest in the winning judgment processing for the reserved information on the second special figure side, the second The number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 that is determined to be a result of being out in the right or wrong determination process for the reserved information on the special figure side becomes 0. As a result, the variation in each set value of the probability of the big hit result in the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side is changed to the deviation result in the right or wrong determination process for the pending information on the second special figure side. In the configuration that absorbs the variation, it is possible to maximize the probability of the big win in the situation where the probability of the big win is the highest as described above.

The probability of a small hit result in the success/failure determination process for the hold information on the first special figure side is the same regardless of the set value and the success/failure lottery mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from guessing both the set value and the winning/failing lottery mode from the probability of a small winning result.

The probability of a small hit result not only in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side but also in the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side is either the set value or the success/failure lottery mode. are also the same. As a result, in either the success or failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side or the success or failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side, the set value and the success or failure lottery mode from the probability of the small hit result It is possible to prevent the player from guessing about both.

The probability that the small hit result is selected in the right or wrong judgment process for the reservation information on the first special figure side and the probability that the small hit result is selected in the right or wrong judgment process for the reservation information on the second special figure side is different. there is As a result, not only the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the first special figure side, but also the success/failure determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side. In the configuration that is the same even if there is, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of a small winning result is different.

In addition, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, each number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a big hit result when the success determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side The variation in the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that is determined to be a small hit result when the success/failure determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side. It may be configured to be

In addition, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, each number of numerical information of the random number counter C1 determined to be a jackpot result when the success determination process is executed for the reservation information on the second special figure side The variation in the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that is determined to be a small hit result when the success/failure determination process is executed for the reservation information on the second special figure side. It may be configured to be

In addition, although it was configured that a small hit result can be selected when the validity determination process is executed for the reservation information on the first special figure side, instead of this, for the reservation information on the first special figure side It may be configured such that the small hit result is not selected when the success/failure determination process is executed.

<Seventyth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the content of the success/failure table referred to in the success/failure determination process differs from that of the sixty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from the sixty-ninth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the sixty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

Figure 241 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right or wrong table 495 at the time of low probability referred to when performing the right or wrong determination processing for the hold information on the first special figure side in the low probability mode, Fig. 241 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first propriety table 496 at the time of high probability referred to when performing the propriety determination process for the hold information on the first special figure side in the high probability mode, FIG. ) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second propriety table 501 at the time of low probability that is referred to when performing the propriety determination process for the reservation information on the second special figure side in the low probability mode, FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd right/wrong table 502 at the time of high probability referred when performing right/wrong determination processing about the reservation information by the side of the 2nd special figure in high probability mode.

As shown in FIGS. 241(a) and 241(b), the contents of the first right/wrong table 495 for low probability and the first right/wrong table 496 for high probability are the same as in the sixty-ninth embodiment. On the other hand, the contents of the second right/wrong table 501 for low probability shown in FIG. 241(c) and the second right/wrong table 502 for high probability shown in FIG. 241(d) are different from those of the sixty-ninth embodiment. The second right/wrong table 501 for low probability and the second right/wrong table 502 for high probability will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 241(c), the second success/failure table 501 at the time of low probability sets a big win result, a small win result, and a miss result as the determination results of the win/fail determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 50 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 1" which is the lowest setting value, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set. 9300 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 650 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that result in a loss. In addition, 52 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9300 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the counter C1, and 648 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 54 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3" which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9300 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 646 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 56 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than "setting 3", and a winning random number that results in a small win is set. 9300 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 644 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 58 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, in the "setting 5", which is a setting value one step higher than the "setting 4", and the winning random number which becomes the result of the small win. 9300 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the counter C1, and 642 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 9300 pieces are set as the number of pieces, and 640 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a loss.

As shown in FIG. 241(d), the second success/failure table 502 at the time of high probability sets a big win result, a small win result and a miss result as the determination results of the win/fail determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a losing result. is set to On the other hand, the probability of a small winning result is set to be the same in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 500 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set to "setting 1" which is the lowest set value. 9300 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 200 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 520 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9300 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 180 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 resulting in a loss. In addition, 540 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9300 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the counter C1, and 160 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 560 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 3", and the winning random number that results in a small win is set. 9300 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the counter C1, and 140 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 580 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 5", which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 4", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9300 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 120 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 600 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 9300 pieces are set as the number of pieces, and 100 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a loss.

In "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is 1/200 in the low probability mode and 1/20, which is 10 times that in the high probability mode. is. In "setting 2", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/192 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /19.2. In "setting 3", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/185 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /18.5. In "Setting 4", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/179 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.9. In "Setting 5", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/172 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.2. In "Setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/167 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /16.7. In other words, in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is high probability mode, compared to the case of low probability mode 10 times In addition, when comparing the combination of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode with the same combination, the probability of a big hit result is triggered by the pending information on the 1st special figure side and the pending information on the 2nd special figure side. is the same as when

On the other hand, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.08, which is the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In addition, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is 1/1.08, which is the same in both the low probability mode and the high probability mode. That is, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is constant regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. The probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is higher than the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the first special figure side. In addition, the probability of a small hit result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is a higher probability than the probability of a big hit result regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. Moreover, when the holding information on the second special figure side is used as a trigger, the probability of becoming a small hit result is higher than the probability of becoming an off result regardless of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode. In other words, the probability of a small hit result when triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is a higher probability than the combined probability of the big hit result and the loss result regardless of the setting state and the winning lottery mode. .

The numerical value information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, may be collectively set so as to have serial numbers, or at least some or all of them may be distributed and set so as not to be serial numbers. It is good also as a structure with. Further, the numerical value information of the win random number counter C1, which is the result of the small win, may be collectively set so as to have a serial number, or at least part or all of it may be distributed and set so as not to have a serial number. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which

According to the above configuration, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the outlier result is greater than the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning result in the second right/wrong tables 497, 498. In the configuration where the number of (1) is smaller, the variation in the probability of the big winning result due to the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the losing result. In this case, the combination probability of the jackpot result and the small hit result is the highest "setting 6" and in the case of the high probability mode, the hold information on the second special figure side. Even in a situation where it is broken, the probability of being out is 1/100. As a result, it is possible to select the result of deviation even in the situation where the judgment is made on the hold information on the second special figure side when it is "setting 6" and in the high probability mode. It becomes possible.

<71st Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the content of the success/failure table referred to in the success/failure determination process differs from that of the sixty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from the sixty-ninth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the sixty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

Figure 242 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first right or wrong table 495 at the time of low probability referred to when performing the right or wrong determination process for the hold information on the first special figure side in the low probability mode, FIG. (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first propriety table 496 at the time of high probability referred to when performing the propriety determination processing for the hold information on the first special figure side in the high probability mode, FIG. ) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second propriety table 503 at the time of low probability referred to when performing propriety determination processing for the reservation information on the second special figure side in low probability mode, FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd right/wrong table 504 at the time of high probability referred when performing right/wrong determination processing about the reservation information by the side of the 2nd special figure in high probability mode.

As shown in FIGS. 242(a) and 242(b), the contents of the first right/wrong table 495 for low probability and the first right/wrong table 496 for high probability are the same as in the sixty-ninth embodiment. On the other hand, the contents of the second right/wrong table 503 for low probability shown in FIG. 242(c) and the second right/wrong table 504 for high probability shown in FIG. 242(d) are different from those of the sixty-ninth embodiment. The second right/wrong table 503 for low probability and the second right/wrong table 504 for high probability will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 242(c), the second success/failure table 503 at the time of low probability sets a big win result, a small win result and a miss result as the determination results of the win/fail determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a small winning result. is set to be On the other hand, the probability of the result of being out of range is set to be the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 50 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 1" which is the lowest setting value, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set. 9450 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 500 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 52 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9448 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 54 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3" which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 9446 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 56 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than "setting 3", and a winning random number that results in a small win is set. 9444 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 58 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, in the "setting 5", which is a setting value one step higher than the "setting 4", and the winning random number which becomes the result of the small win. 9442 are set as the number of the numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 are set as the number of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 60 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 9440 pieces are set as the number of pieces, and 500 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a loss.

As shown in FIG. 242(d), the second success/failure table 504 at the time of high probability sets a big win result, a small win result and a miss result as the determination results of the win/fail determination process. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of a big winning result, and the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of a small winning result. is set to be On the other hand, the probability of the result of being out of range is set to be the same for any of "setting 1" to "setting 6".

Specifically, 500 are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win, and the numerical value of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small win is set to "setting 1" which is the lowest set value. 9000 pieces are set as the number of pieces of information, and 500 pieces are set as the number of pieces of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 as a result of being out. In addition, 520 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 2", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 1", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 8980 is set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 is set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 540 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 3", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 2", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 8960 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 560 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 4", which is a set value that is one step higher than the "setting 3", and the winning random number that results in a small win is set. 8940 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 pieces are set as the number of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that will result in a loss. In addition, 580 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 5", which is a set value one step higher than the "setting 4", and a winning random number that results in a small win. 8920 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the counter C1, and 500 pieces are set as the number of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that results in a loss. In addition, 600 is set as the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a big win in the "setting 6" which is the highest setting value, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 that results in a small winning is set. 8,900 pieces are set as a result, and the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, which is a result of a failure, is 500 pieces.

In "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the reservation information on the second special figure side is 1/200 in the low probability mode and 1/20, which is 10 times that in the high probability mode. is. In "setting 2", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/192 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /19.2. In "setting 3", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/185 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /18.5. In "Setting 4", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/179 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.9. In "Setting 5", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/172 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /17.2. In "Setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/167 in the low probability mode, and about 10 times that in the high probability mode. /16.7. In other words, in any of "setting 1" to "setting 6", the probability of a jackpot result triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is high probability mode, compared to the case of low probability mode 10 times In addition, when comparing the combination of the setting state and the success or failure lottery mode with the same combination, the probability of a big hit result is triggered by the pending information on the 1st special figure side and the pending information on the 2nd special figure side. is the same as when

In addition, in the "setting 1", the probability of a small hit result triggered by the holding information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.0582 in the low probability mode and about 1 in the high probability mode. 1/1.111. In "Setting 2", the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.0584 in the low probability mode, and about 1/1 in the high probability mode. 1.113. In "setting 3", the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.0586 in the low probability mode, and about 1/1 in the high probability mode. 1.116. In "Setting 4", the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.0589 in the low probability mode, and about 1/1 in the high probability mode. 1.119. In "Setting 5", the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.0591 in the low probability mode, and about 1/1 in the high probability mode. 1.121. In "Setting 6", the probability of a small hit result triggered by the pending information on the second special figure side is about 1/1.0593 in the low probability mode, and about 1/1 in the high probability mode. 1.124.

The numerical value information of the winning random number counter C1, which is the result of the big win, may be collectively set so as to have serial numbers, or at least some or all of them may be distributed and set so as not to be serial numbers. It is good also as a structure with. Further, the numerical value information of the win random number counter C1, which is the result of the small win, may be collectively set so as to have a serial number, or at least part or all of it may be distributed and set so as not to have a serial number. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which

According to the above configuration, the number of values of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the winning results is larger than the number of values of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning results in the first right/wrong tables 495 and 496. In a large number of configurations, the amount of variation in the probability of the big win result due to the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the losing result. Moreover, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the outlier result is the largest regardless of the setting value. As a result, it is possible to reduce the probability variation of the result of winning by the set value in order to absorb the probability variation of the big win result by the set value. Therefore, when the reservation information on the first special figure side is used as a trigger, it is possible for the player to focus on the result of the big hit in order to guess the setting value, and it is possible to make it difficult to guess the setting value. It becomes possible.

Further, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning result is larger than the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the losing result in the second right/wrong tables 503 and 504. In the configuration, the variation of the probability of the big win result due to the set value is absorbed by the variation of the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small win result. Moreover, the number of numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 assigned to the small winning result is the largest regardless of the setting value. As a result, it is possible to reduce the amount of probability fluctuation of the small winning result due to the setting value for absorbing the probability fluctuation amount of the big winning result due to the setting value. Therefore, when the holding information on the first special figure side is used as a trigger, it is possible for the player to focus on the result of the big hit in order to guess the set value, making it difficult to guess the set value. It becomes possible.

<72nd Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-ninth embodiment in the processing configuration when the supply of operating power is started. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 243 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

As in the first embodiment, the game board 24 is provided with an inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. and the outer rail portion 26 constitute a guide rail as a guide means. A game ball shot from a game ball shooting mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by a guide rail. Also, in the game area PA, as in the first embodiment, there are a general prize winning port 31, a special electric prize winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, and a special figure unit. 37 and normal figure unit 38 etc. are provided respectively.

Here, in this embodiment, a movable body 512 is provided on a center frame 511 provided so as to surround the pattern display device 41 in the variable display unit 36 . The movable body 512 is connected to a movable body driving section 513 via a link mechanism (not shown), and is driven by the movable body driving section 513 being put into a displacing state to move from an initial position in a predetermined direction. At the same time, the movable body driving section 513 is brought into the return state, and moves so as to return to the initial position. The state in which the movable body 512 operates can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 . In other words, the movement of the movable body 512 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 without requiring the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 .

More specifically, the movable body 512 is movable between an initial position and a movement limit position. , and the front facing range of the display surface 41a becomes wider than in the case of the initial position. Specifically, in the initial position, the entirety of the display surface 41a is positioned outside the display surface 41a and within the center frame 511, and when the display surface 41a is viewed from the front, the movable body 512 is invisible or visible. It has a difficult configuration. On the other hand, at the movement limit position, the entire movable body 512 faces the display surface 41a from the front, and the visibility of the movable body 512 is improved compared to the case of the initial position, but the visibility of the display surface 41a is reduced. Become. Note that the movable body 512 is not limited to this, and the movable body 512 may be visually recognized both when it is arranged at the initial position and when it is arranged at the movement limit position.

The movable body 512 is a movable decorative body having decorations attached to its surface (i.e., the surface facing the front of the gaming machine) that is visible to the player when placed at the movement limit position. (eg, "fish"), but the specific form is arbitrary. The movement of the movable body 512 from the initial position to the movement limit position is performed in conjunction with the game-playing effect on the display surface 41a, and returns to the initial position when the predetermined effect ends. Thus, the movement of the movable body 512 is used to perform an effect integral with the image effect on the display surface 41a.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the movable body 512 is moved from the initial position during the performance for the game round (for example, during reach), the opening and closing execution mode is higher than when the movement is not performed. It is a configuration with high expectations for the transition to However, it is not limited to this, and in addition to or instead of this configuration, if the result of the success/failure determination is that the probability of the success/failure lottery is high after the opening/closing execution mode, the same production for the game round In a configuration that performs an effect as if promotion to a high probability occurred during the opening and closing execution mode while stopping and displaying results that do not clearly indicate a high probability, such as a combination of symbols with even numbers attached, As an effect, the movable body 512 may be moved from the initial position.

Next, the electrical configurations of the main control device 60 and the sound emission control device 81 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

The main controller 60 is provided with a main control board 61 as in the forty-ninth embodiment, and the main control board 61 has a main side CPU 63, a main side ROM 64 and An MPU 62 with a built-in main side RAM 65 is provided. Further, the main control board 61 is provided with first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the forty-ninth embodiment. The display contents displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are the same as those of the thirty-fifth embodiment. Therefore, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the check display is performed over the initial check period, and then the base value is displayed. Display for notification is performed.

The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged side by side on the device mounting surface of the main control board 61 as in the eleventh embodiment (see FIG. 53). Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is a segment display device in which seven LED display segments are arranged. It may be a light emitter, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is installed so that its display surface faces the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparent, the display surfaces of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 accommodated in the substrate box 60a can be viewed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. becomes possible. In addition, the main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. When the main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to fourth information display devices 201 are displayed through the opposing wall portion 60b. 204 can be visually observed.

As shown in FIG. 244, the audio light emission control device 81 has an audio light emission control board 351 . A sound and light side MPU 352 is mounted on the sound emission control board 351 . The sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates a sound and light side ROM 354 and a sound and light side RAM 355 in addition to a sound and light side CPU 353 which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section. In addition to the elements described above, the sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The sound and light side ROM 354 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The sound and light side ROM 354 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

The sound and light side RAM 355 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. The sound and light side RAM 355 can be randomly accessed, and has a shorter time required for reading than the sound and light side ROM 354 when compared with the same data capacity. The sound and light side RAM 355 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the sound and light side ROM 354 .

The input side of the sound and light side MPU 352 is electrically connected to the MPU 62 of the main control unit 60, and the output side of the sound and light side MPU 352 includes the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, the display control device 82 and the movable body. A drive unit 513 is electrically connected. Based on various commands received from the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 , the sound and light side MPU 352 drives and controls the display light emitting unit 53 , the speaker unit 54 and the movable body drive unit 513 , and also controls the display control device 82 . The display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 41 based on the command received from the sound and light side MPU 352 . As a result, various effects and various notifications are executed by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the movable body 512 while the game cycle and the opening/closing execution mode are being executed.

Next, the main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the processing of steps SF501 to SF529 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SF501). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SF502). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are executed, then those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt periods, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SF503). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 245). It is cleared to "0" before (steps SF501 to SF523) are completed and the remaining processing (steps SF526 to SF529) is started. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. To allow the game to proceed in a situation where the later-described setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or set value update process (FIG. 247) is executed in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to prevent the processing of On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power outage monitoring is executed even in a situation where setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) or setting value update processing (FIG. 247), which will be described later, is being executed in the processing (step SF501 to step SF523) at the start of supply of At the same time, the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the startup processing flag is set to "1", the power outage information storage processing (step S8901) is executed, so that the operation power supply start processing (steps SF501 to SF523) is executed. 246) or setting value update processing (FIG. 247) described later is being executed, even if a power failure occurs, the power failure processing can be executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and the checksum calculation process (FIG. 253) is executed. Since the calculated checksum is saved in the work area 221 for specific control, it is possible not to identify the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 65 when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or the setting value update process (FIG. 247), the occurrence of the power failure during the setting-related processes will be notified to the next operating power supply. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246) or the setting value update process (Fig. 247) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or the set value update process (FIG. 247), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 245) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 245) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After setting "1" to the startup processing flag in step SF503, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SF504). . When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure processing was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SF504: YES), the checksum calculation process (FIG. 253) is executed in the same manner as in the power failure process (step SF505), and then the calculated checksum is normal (step SF506). Although the details will be described later, in the checksum calculation processing (FIG. 253) in each of the power failure processing and step SF505, the checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. In step SF506, the work area 221 for specific control and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control The checksum for the stack area 222 for the target is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step SF505. Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match.

If the checksums match (step SF506: YES), is the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 within the normal range? It is determined whether or not (step SF507). The setting reference area 341 is a storage area for storing information for specifying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". In step SF507, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is one of "1" to "6".

If all of steps SF504, SF506, and SF507 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SF508). . The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is set to "1" when the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting value update process (FIG. 247) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 247) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that , the setting update display flag is set to "1". The state in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" is maintained until the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (FIG. 247).

If a negative determination is made in step SF508 because the setting update display flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SF509). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in the present embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key insertion portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SF509: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SF510). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SF510, the processes of steps SF522 and SF523, which will be described later, are executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SF510, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SF511). If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SF511: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SF513). Even if the setting key insertion portion 68a is not turned on using the setting key (step SF511: NO), the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SF512: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SF513).

The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting confirmation display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting value is being confirmed and the setting value that is currently set. will be The setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is terminated. In a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is not executed, the setting confirmation display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1". When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", the RAM clearing process (FIG. 250) described later is executed, or the setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246). It is maintained until processing is executed.

As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed), but also when the reset button 68c is The setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is executed by executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) even when the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when no pressing operation is performed. When power failure processing is executed in this situation, the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 246) is executed even if the "setting confirmation operation" is not performed when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. As a result, it is possible to continue to confirm the current set values of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加On the other hand, even if the power failure processing is executed while the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) is being executed, if the reset button 68c is pressed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, Without executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246), the RAM clear process (FIG. 250) and the setting value update process (FIG. 247) corresponding to the operation performed when the supply of operating power is restarted are executed. be. This makes it possible to prioritize the execution of the RAM clearing process (FIG. 250) or setting value updating process (FIG. 247) over the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246).

Here, the setting confirmation process executed in step SF513 will be described. FIG. 246 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing. The processing of steps SF601 to SF607 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, interrupt permission is set (step SF601). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) and setting value update processing (FIG. 247). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) and the set value update process (FIG. 247) are not executed in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246) or the set value update process (Fig. 247) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 247) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) ends without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting confirmation display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SF602). When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. (Step S9006) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting confirmation are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the processing, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. is displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, a confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 (step SF603). By receiving the confirmation start command, the sound and light side CPU 353 can recognize an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246) is being executed and the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246). The display control device 82 is controlled so that the image for causing the pattern display device 41 to be displayed. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. In addition, the configuration may be such that an external output indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10, such as a game hall management computer.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SF604). Specifically, similarly to the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a corresponds to the ON state. It is determined whether or not the reception state corresponding to the OFF state has changed from the reception state to the OFF state. Therefore, not only when the setting key inserting portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is started in a situation where the setting key inserting portion 68a is in the OFF state, the OFF state is changed. A negative determination is also made in step SF604 when the state is maintained. If it is not specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SF604: NO), the process of step SF604 is repeated.

When it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SF604: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SF605). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9006) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is not executed. Therefore, on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. state is canceled.

After that, the interrupt inhibition is set (step SF606). As a result, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is terminated and the operation power supply start process (steps SF501 to SF523) in the main process (FIG. 245) is resumed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 245) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

Thereafter, a return command for confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 (step SF607). By receiving the return command at the time of confirmation, the sound and light side CPU 353 specifies that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting the supply of the operating power, and the current supply of the operating power. It specifies that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) was executed in the process at the start (steps SF501 to SF523). Then, the process corresponding to the receipt of the confirmation return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

As described above, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started by turning on the pachinko machine 10. In the situation where the main processing (FIG. 245) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, and the game proceeds in the main processing (FIG. 245). The setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the process 1) is executed. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 245), when the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key and the setting confirmation display flag is not set to "1" (steps SF511 and Step SF512: NO), a normal return command is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 (step SF514). By receiving the normal return command, the sound and light side CPU 353 identifies that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting the supply of operating power, and at the time of starting the current supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523), it is determined that none of the RAM clear processing (FIG. 250), setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246), and setting value update processing (FIG. 247) have been executed. Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the normal return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is determined to be ON by using the setting key (step SF509 and step SF515: YES), Alternatively, if it is determined in step SF508 that the setting update display flag is set to "1", setting value update processing is executed (step SF516). As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), the reset button 68c is pressed. The setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed even when the setting update display flag is set to "1" regardless of whether or not there is a pressing operation and an ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a. If the power failure process is executed while the process (FIG. 247) is being executed, the operation contents at the time of starting the supply of operating power after that are "no operation", "RAM clear operation", "setting change". The setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed regardless of whether the operation is "operation" or "setting confirmation operation". This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 247).

Here, the set value update process executed in step SF516 will be described. FIG. 247 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing. It should be noted that the processing of steps SF701 to SF714 in the setting value update processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, interrupt permission is set (step SF701). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) and setting value update processing (FIG. 247). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) and the set value update process (FIG. 247) are not executed in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246) or the set value update process (Fig. 247) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 247) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is ended without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SF702). When the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target of the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SF703). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the power failure flag because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SF504: NO), the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information in at least one of the specific control stack areas 222 since the previous power shutdown (step SF506: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is not within the normal range (step SF507: NO), "1" is set in step SF520 of the main process (FIG. 245). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. It will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the process of step SF703, the state in which the occurrence of the information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is canceled when the set value update process (Fig. 247) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 (step SF704). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing information on setting values being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 247), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in the setting update area 342 in step SF704, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 (step SF705). When the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the update start command, an image showing that the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, And the display control device 82 is controlled so that the pattern display device 41 displays an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the set value update process (FIG. 247). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 247) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation contents necessary to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 247) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10, such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is one of "1" to "6" (step SF706). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SF706: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SF707). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SF706 or if the process of step SF707 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SF708). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SF708.

If a negative determination is made in step SF708, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SF709: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SF710). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SF709: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SF706. If it is determined that the value of area for update 342 is 7 or more, "1" is set to area for setting update 342 in step SF707. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SF708: YES), the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 ( step SF711). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value update processing (FIG. 247) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, interrupt prohibition is set (step SF712). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 247) is terminated and the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power in the main process (FIG. 245) is to be resumed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 245) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

Thereafter, RAM clear processing is executed (step SF713). In the RAM clearing process, as in the RAM clearing process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control (that is, Except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Also, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SF502 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

Thereafter, a return command for updating is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 (step SF714). By receiving the return command at the time of updating, the sound and light side CPU 353 specifies that the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and the current supply of operating power is specified. It specifies that the set value update process (FIG. 247) has been executed in the process at the start (steps SF501 to SF523). Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the update return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

In addition to performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c as described above, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a with the setting key. Setting value update processing (FIG. 247) is executed. In addition, as already explained, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a as the operation for executing the setting-related processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the content of the operation for generating the setting-related processing easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

Also, in the case where the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is being ON-operated by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 246) is performed. When the reset button 68c is pressed, the set value update process (FIG. 247) is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate the processing to be executed from among the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) and the setting value update processing (FIG. 247) depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired process out of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) and the setting value update process (FIG. 247). In addition, by increasing the operation content for executing the setting value update processing (FIG. 247) rather than the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246), the act of illegally performing the setting value update processing (FIG. 247) is especially prevented. It is possible to make it difficult.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 245), if it is determined in step SF509 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON using the setting key, When determined (step SF515: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SF517). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

If the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SF517: NO), RAM clear processing is executed (step SF518). The content of the RAM clear processing is the same as the content of the RAM clear processing in step SF713 in the set value update processing (FIG. 247).

Thereafter, a return command for clearing is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 (step SF519). The sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of clearing, thereby specifying that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting the supply of the operating power, and the current supply of the operating power. It specifies that the RAM clearing process (step SF518) was executed in the situation where the set value update process (FIG. 247) was not executed in the process at the start (steps SF501 to SF523). Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the return command for clearing is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SF504, SF506, and SF507 in the main process (FIG. 245), that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1", if the checksums do not match or are set If the value is abnormal, the game stop flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SF520). By setting "1" to the game stop flag as already described, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SF521). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SF521: NO), an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag, checksum, or set value is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352 at the start of supply of operating power. (Step SF522). By receiving the abnormal command, the sound and light side CPU 353 causes the display light emitting section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality at the start of the supply of operating power, and at the same time, from the speaker section 54, "Please change the setting." output a sound. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (Fig. 247) is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will start again.

After that, the external output process at the time of abnormality is executed (step SF523). In the abnormal external output process, a process for externally outputting an abnormal signal to the management computer of the game hall is executed. In this case, the signal output of the abnormal signal is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds). However, it is not limited to this, and in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the signal output of the abnormal signal is continued, and the game stop flag is cleared to "0" to output the abnormal signal. A configuration in which signal output is stopped may be employed. The anomaly signal can also be output when an anomaly other than the anomaly related to the power failure flag, checksum and set value occurs. For example, an abnormal signal is generated even when it is specified that a fraudulent object to be monitored (unauthorized radio wave detection or unauthorized magnetism detection) has occurred in the fraud detection processing (step S8905) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). Externally output. However, it is not limited to such a configuration in which an abnormality signal is also used, and a configuration in which an abnormality signal dedicated to an abnormality related to a power failure flag, a checksum, or a set value is output to the outside may be used. An abnormality signal corresponding to each of an abnormality related to the checksum, an abnormality related to the checksum, and an abnormality related to the set value may be externally output.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SF521: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON using the setting key (step SF515). When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SF515 and step SF521: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SF516). The processing contents of the set value update processing are as already explained. In other words, when the operating power is supplied to the main CPU 63 while the "setting change operation" is being performed, any one of steps SF504, SF506 and SF507 is executed due to the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 65. Even if a negative determination is made in , the set value update process (FIG. 247) is executed. This makes it possible to give priority to changing the setting value. Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 247), the game stop flag is cleared to "0" by executing the initial setting at the start in step SF703 as already described. As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 247) is executed, it is possible to eliminate the state in which the main RAM 65 is abnormal after the update of the set values is completed.

On the other hand, if the reset button 68c has been pressed but the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step SF521: YES, step SF515: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SF517). In the processing of step SF517 after the game stop flag is set to "1" in step SF520, the game stop flag is naturally set to "1", so an affirmative determination is made in step SF517. In this case, in step SF522, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound and light side MPU 352, and in step SF523, an abnormality signal is output to the outside.

That is, when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs and a negative determination is made in any of steps SF504, SF506, and SF507, the main CPU 63 RAM clear processing (step SF518) is not executed even if the supply of operating power to is started. In addition, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1" and the "RAM clear operation" is being performed, the RAM clear processing ( Step SF518) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not cleared. It becomes possible. On the other hand, if the "setting change operation" is performed, regardless of whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1", the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed and the setting The game stop flag is cleared to "0" at the initial setting (step SF703) at the start of the value update process (FIG. 247). As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 247) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1". Therefore, when an information abnormality occurs in the specific control work area 221, it is possible not only to initialize the specific control work area 221 but also to reset the set values. .

Further, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the "setting change operation" is not performed, that is, "no operation" is performed. or when the "RAM clearing operation" or "setting confirmation operation" is performed, an affirmative determination is made in step SF510 or step SF517, and an abnormal command is transmitted in step SF522. Execute the external output processing of . As a result, when the game stop flag is set to "1", regardless of the processing results of steps SF504, SF506 and SF507 in the subsequent main processing, unless the set value update processing (FIG. 247) is executed Every time the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, an abnormality notification in the pachinko machine 10 and an external output at the time of abnormality to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the set value should be changed.

When the process of step SF513 is executed, when the process of step SF514 is executed, when the process of step SF516 is executed, when the process of step SF519 is executed, or when the process of step SF523 is executed, the specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 (step SF524). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. If a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the process of step S9102 is executed in the normal time setting process (FIG. 135) in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). The check display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting the supply of operating power, and the remaining processing is performed. Before (steps SF526 to SF529) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, since it is not necessary to control the initial check period in a situation where the operation power supply start process (steps SF501 to SF523) is being executed, the operation power supply start process (steps SF501 to SF523) is performed. It is possible to reduce the processing load in the situation where SF523) is being executed.

Also, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) and the setting value update process (FIG. 247) are executed as the process (steps SF501 to SF523) when the supply of operating power is started. is started after the processing (step SF501 to step SF523) at the time of starting the supply of . As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SF525). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SF525, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SF526 to SF529 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SF526 to SF529. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SF526 to SF529 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SF526 to SF529, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the manner of setting each area in the main RAM 65 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

As in the fifteenth embodiment, the main RAM 65 is provided with a work area 221 for specific control, a stack area 222 for specific control, a work area 223 for non-specific control, and a stack area 224 for non-specific control. It is In the main RAM 65, the address range of the work area 221 for specific control, the address range of the stack area 222 for specific control, the address range of the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area for non-specific control H.224 address range is clearly distinguished.

The address range of each of these areas 221-224 will be described in detail. The address of the main side RAM 65 is set as 2-byte data. For convenience of explanation, 2-byte address data will be explained as 4-digit hexadecimal data. Areas of consecutive addresses within the range of the start address "0000" to Y(k-1) of the 2-byte data addresses are unused addresses, followed by the address Y(k ) to “00FF” is set as a work area 221 for specific control. In addition, the addresses "0100" to Y(l-1) that are continuous with the addresses Y(k) to "00FF" are the addresses of the unused areas, and the addresses Y(l) to "01FF" are continued after that. is set as a stack area 222 for specific control. In addition, the addresses "0200" to Y(m-1) following the addresses Y(l) to "01FF" are the addresses of unused areas, and the addresses Y(m) to "02FF" follow. is set as a work area 223 for non-specific control. In addition, the addresses "0300" to Y(n-1) following the addresses Y(m) to "02FF" are the addresses of unused areas, and the addresses Y(n) to "03FF" follow. is set as a stack area 224 for non-specific control.

The relationship between each area and address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main RAM 65 and the logical address on the memory map recognized by the main CPU 63 . Further, the address range (Y(k) to "00FF") of the work area 221 for specific control, the address range (Y(l) to "01FF") of the stack area 222 for specific control, and the The address range (Y(m) to "02FF") of the work area 223 for non-specific control and the address range (Y(n) to "03FF") of the stack area 224 for non-specific control are different from each other. Specifically, the address range of the work area 221 for specific control (Y(k) to "00FF") is the widest, followed by the address range of the work area 223 for non-specific control (Y(m) to "02FF"). ”) is wide, then the address range of the stack area 222 for specific control (Y(l) to “01FF”) is wide, and the address range of the stack area 224 for non-specific control (Y(n) to “03FF”) is wide. ) is the narrowest. However, it is not limited to this, and the address ranges of the areas 221 to 224 may be the same or substantially the same.

Since the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are separately set as described above, when the main CPU 63 executes the specific control and when the non-specific control is executed, Therefore, different areas of the main RAM 65 are used when executing various calculations. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to cause an event in which necessary information in the main RAM 65 is erased in the other. Incidentally, when writing information to the work areas 221 and 223 and reading information from the work areas 221 and 223, the main CPU 63 executes a load command.

Since the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are set separately, the main CPU 63 can determine whether the main CPU 63 executes the specific control or the non-specific control. Different areas of the main RAM 65 are used when saving the information stored in the register of the side CPU 63 and when storing the information of the return address on the program. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, when saving the information stored in the register of the main side CPU 63 and when storing the information of the return address on the program, the other can be used. It is possible to make it difficult to cause an event such as the information to be deleted to be erased. Incidentally, when writing information to the stack areas 222 and 224, the main CPU 63 issues a push instruction, and when reading information from the stack areas 222 and 224, the main CPU 63 issues a pop instruction. When reading information from each of the stack areas 222 and 224, the information written later in the stack area 222 and 224 is read first.

When the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to specific control, the main CPU 63 can write information to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, and It is possible to read information from the work area 221 and the stack area 222 for specific control. On the other hand, when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to specific control, the main CPU 63 can read information from the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. , the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control cannot be written. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the process corresponding to the non-specific control from being erroneously erased while the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed.

When the main CPU 63 executes a process corresponding to non-specific control, the main CPU 63 can write information to the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Information can be read from the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. On the other hand, when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, although the main CPU 63 can read information from the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, Information cannot be written to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control from being erroneously deleted while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed.

Although backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, the backup power includes the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the non-specific control. and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. As a result, the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be stored in the power supply of the pachinko machine 10. Even afterward, the memory is retained while the backup power is being supplied.

Here, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control all have end addresses in hexadecimal numbers on the lower side. is set to "FF", and in the case of a binary number, the lower 8 bits (that is, the lower 1 byte) are set to be all "1". On the other hand, the end addresses of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are the upper two digits in hexadecimal numbers. , in the case of binary numbers, the addresses are different as a whole due to the difference in the upper 8 bits (that is, upper 1 byte) following the highest bit. In other words, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are all within a predetermined range on the lower side of the end address (lower side 1 byte) address data is common to the predetermined data.

The main CPU 63 reads data from a predetermined area of the main RAM 65 through RAM clear processing (FIG. 250), non-specific control clear processing (FIG. 252), and checksum calculation processing (FIG. 253). When data is written to a predetermined area of the main RAM 65 (hereinafter, data reading and data writing are collectively referred to as specific processing), the start address is first set as the target address, and the area corresponding to the target address is set. Execute specific processing for . After that, by adding "1" to the target address, the next address is set as the target address, and the specific process is executed for the area corresponding to the target address. Then, by adding "1" to this target address, the next address is set as the target address and the specific processing is executed for the area corresponding to the target address until the target address becomes the end address. continue.

The main CPU 63 is provided with an address counter 515 as shown in FIG. FIG. 249(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the address counter 515. FIG. An address counter 515 is a counter for setting the address data of the target address. The main CPU 63 sets the address data of the start address in the address counter 515 when starting the specific process, and adds "1" to the address counter 515 when updating the target address. Then, the main CPU 63 grasps the target address by referring to the address counter 515 .

The address counter 515 has a 2-byte data capacity corresponding to the fact that the address of the main RAM 65 is set as 2-byte address data. That is, the address counter 515 has an upper byte 515a consisting of 1 byte and a lower byte 515b consisting of 1 byte. When the address counter 515 is incremented by "1" to update the target address, the lower byte 515b is incremented by "1".

The main CPU 63 is provided with a carry flag 516 as shown in FIG. In a situation where address data in a predetermined range on the lower side of the target address is predetermined data, when the target address becomes the next address by adding "1" to the target address, "1" is set to the carry flag 516. ” is set. Specifically, if the target address is a hexadecimal number, the lower two digits are "FF", and if it is a binary number, the lower eight bits (that is, the lower byte 515b) are all "1". When "1" is added to the target address, if the hexadecimal number causes a carry to the highest two digits, in the case of a binary number, the upper 8 bits following the highest bit (ie, to the upper byte 515a), the carry flag 516 is set to "1".

249(b) to 249(e) are explanatory diagrams for explaining how the carry flag 516 is set to "1" as a result of updating the target address.

First, the case where the carry flag 516 is not set to "1" when the target address is updated will be described. As shown in FIG. 249(b), "1" is added to the lower byte 515b to update the target address in the situation where the lower byte 515b is not all "1" (i.e. the situation where the lower byte 515b is not the maximum value). As a result, the address data of the lower byte 515b is increased by "1" as shown in FIG. 249(c). In this case, since the lower byte 515b does not become all zeros and there is no carry to the upper byte 515a, the carry flag 516 is maintained at "0" and the address data of the upper byte 515a is maintained.

Next, the case where the carry flag 516 is set to "1" when the target address is updated will be described. As shown in FIG. 249(d), "1" is added to the lower byte 515b to update the target address in the situation where the lower byte 515b is all "1" (that is, the situation where the lower byte 515b has the maximum value). As a result, the lower byte 515b becomes all zeros as shown in FIG. 249(e). In this case, the carry flag 516 is set to "1", and the main CPU 63 confirms that the carry flag 516 is set to "1", thereby recognizing that a carry to the upper byte 515a has occurred. Therefore, "1" is added to the upper byte 515a.

In other words, when "1" is added to the lower byte 515b and the lower byte 515b becomes all zero, it is necessary to add "1" to the upper byte 515a. A carry flag 516 is provided in order for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not it is necessary to add . When the carry flag 516 is not set to "1", "1" is not added to the upper byte 515a. A '1' is added to byte 515a.

In such a configuration, as described above, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are all located on the lower side of the end address. are common to the predetermined data. Specifically, if the end address of each of the work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control, work area 223 for non-specific control, and stack area 224 for non-specific control is a hexadecimal number, The lower two digits are set to "FF", and in the case of a binary number, the lower eight bits (that is, the lower byte 515b) are all set to be "1". As a result, the specific process is executed in any one of the specific control work area 221, the specific control stack area 222, the non-specific control work area 223, and the non-specific control stack area 224. , when the specific processing is completed for the area corresponding to the end address of the areas 221 to 224 that are the target of the specific processing and the target address is updated to the next address, the carry flag 516 is set to "1". Therefore, the main CPU 63 confirms whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1", so that the area corresponding to the end address of the areas 221 to 224 that are the target of the specific processing is selected. It is possible to identify whether or not the specific process has been executed. Therefore, since it is not necessary to perform address comparison processing when determining whether or not the address is the end address of each of the areas 221 to 224, the processing load can be reduced.

The process of setting the carry flag 516 to "1" when the carry occurs is a target address addition process (FIG. 251) which is a process for updating the target address by adding "1" to the target address. is executed in In this case, the target address addition process (FIG. 251) is set as a common subroutine in the program for specific control, and the addition of the target address is performed regardless of which type of specific process is executed as the specific control. When executing processing, a common subroutine is called and executed. In addition, the target address addition process is also set in the non-specific control program.

As described above, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control all have end addresses in hexadecimal numbers on the lower side. 2 digits of is "FF", and if it is a binary number, the lower 8 bits (that is, the lower byte 515b) are all set to be "1". The address range is set so that the address data in the lower side of the predetermined range is the predetermined data. On the other hand, the number of area addresses required for each of the areas 221 to 224 is less than 256 in each case. Therefore, the address range before the work area 221 for specific control in the order of addresses, the address range between the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control and An unused area exists in each of the address range between the work area 223 for non-specific control and the address range between the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. ing.

Next, the RAM clear processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The RAM clear processing is executed in step SF518 of the main processing (FIG. 245) and also executed in step SF713 of the set value update processing (FIG. 247). It should be noted that the processing of steps SF801 to SF810 in the RAM clear processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, in the work area 221 for specific control, a clear start address, which is a start address when executing RAM clear processing, is set as a target address (step SF801). In this case, address data corresponding to the current clear start address is set in each of the upper byte 515 a and the lower byte 515 b in the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63 . That is, the upper 8 bits of the current clear start address are set in the upper byte 515a, and the lower 8 bits of the current clear start address are set in the lower byte 515b. A setting reference area 341 is set in the area corresponding to the start address of the work area 221 for specific control, and the clear start address is set to the next address in the order of the setting reference area 341. . This makes it possible to exclude the setting reference area 341 from the targets of the RAM clear processing. In step SF801, the carry flag 516 is cleared to "0" and the work completion flag provided in the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0". After that, the area corresponding to the target address in the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step SF802). Then, addition processing of the target address is executed (step SF803).

FIG. 251 is a flow chart showing addition processing of a target address. In the target address addition process, first, "1" is added to the lower byte 515b in the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63 (step SF901). In this case, when the 8 bits of the lower byte 515b are all "1" and "1" is added to the lower byte 515b, the 8 bits of the lower byte 515b become all zero. If the 8 bits of the lower byte 515b are all zero (step SF902: YES), the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1" (step SF903).

If a negative determination is made in step SF902, or if the process of step SF903 is executed, it is determined in step SF904 whether or not the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1". If "1" is set in the carry flag 516 (step SF904: YES), "1" is added to the upper byte 515a in the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63 (step SF905).

Returning to the description of the RAM clearing process (FIG. 250), after executing the target address addition process (step SF803), it is determined whether or not the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1" (step SF804). ). If the carry flag 516 is not set to "1" (step SF804: NO), the target address clearing process (step SF802) and the target address addition process (step SF803) are executed again. If the carry flag 516 is set to "1" (step SF804: YES), it is determined whether or not the work completion flag provided in the main CPU 63 is set to "1" (step SF805). The work completion flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the clear processing for the work area 221 for specific control has been completed.

If the work completion flag is not set to "1" (step SF805: NO), after setting the work completion flag to "1" (step SF806), Y ( l) is set as the target address (step SF807). In this case, the address data corresponding to the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a and the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63, respectively. That is, the upper 8 bits of the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a, and the lower 8 bits of the current start address are set in the lower byte 515b. It should be noted that the carry flag 516 is cleared to "0" in step SF807.

After that, the processing of steps SF802 to SF804 is repeated until the carry flag 516 is set to "1" by the target address addition processing in step SF803. If the carry flag 516 is set to "1" and the work completion flag is set to "1" (step SF804 and step SF805: YES), the main RAM 65 is initialized (step SF808). Thereafter, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are cleared to "0" (step SF809), and the various registers are initialized (step SF810). In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SF502 in the main processing (FIG. 245) is executed.

Next, clear processing for non-specific control executed by the main CPU 63 will be described.

In this embodiment, as in the twenty-fifth embodiment, another monitoring process (step S6009) is executed in the management execution process (FIG. 94). In the separate monitoring process, a process of monitoring the work area 223 for non-specific control and a process of monitoring the stack area 224 for non-specific control are executed. The contents of the monitoring process of the work area 223 for non-specific control are the same as those in step S5405 in the twenty-second embodiment, and the contents of the monitoring process of the stack area 224 for non-specific control are those of the twenty-second embodiment. is the same as step S5407 in . When it is determined that there is an abnormality in these monitoring processes, a clear process for non-specific control is executed. FIG. 252 is a flow chart showing clear processing for non-specific control. The processing of steps SG101 to SG107 in the non-specific control clearing process is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, Y(m), which is the start address of the work area 221 for non-specific control, is set as the target address (step SG101). In this case, the address data corresponding to the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a and the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63, respectively. That is, the upper 8 bits of the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a, and the lower 8 bits of the current start address are set in the lower byte 515b. In step SG101, the carry flag 516 is cleared to "0" and the work completion flag provided in the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0".

After that, the area corresponding to the target address in the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step SG102). Then, addition processing of the target address is executed (step SG103). In this case, a non-specific control subroutine stored in the main ROM 64 is called to execute the addition processing of the target address. The contents of the target address addition process are the same as those of the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, "1" is added to the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515, and if the 8 bits of the lower byte 515b are all zero after the addition, the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1". When the carry flag 516 is set to "1", the upper byte 515a of the address counter 515 is incremented by "1".

After that, it is determined whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1" (step SG104). If the carry flag 516 is not set to "1" (step SG104: NO), the target address clearing process (step SG102) and the target address addition process (step SG103) are executed again. If the carry flag 516 is set to "1" (step SG104: YES), it is determined whether or not the work completion flag provided in the main CPU 63 is set to "1" (step SG105). The work completion flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the clearing process for the work area 223 for non-specific control has been completed.

If the work completion flag is not set to "1" (step SG105: NO), after setting the work completion flag to "1" (step SG106), Y (n) is set as the target address (step SG107). In this case, the address data corresponding to the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a and the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63, respectively. That is, the upper 8 bits of the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a, and the lower 8 bits of the current start address are set in the lower byte 515b. At step SG107, the carry flag 516 is cleared to "0".

After that, the processing of steps SG102 to SG104 is repeated until the carry flag 516 is set to "1" by the target address addition processing in step SG103. When the carry flag 516 is set to "1" and the work completion flag is set to "1" (step SG104 and step SG105: YES), this clearing process for non-specific control ends. .

Next, the checksum calculation process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The checksum calculation process is executed in the power failure process and in step SF505 of the main process (FIG. 245). The processes of steps SG201 to SG208 in the checksum calculation process are executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, in the work area 221 for specific control, the addition start address, which is the start address for executing the checksum calculation process, is set as the target address (step SG201). In this case, the address data corresponding to the current addition start address are set in the upper byte 515a and the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63, respectively. That is, the upper 8 bits of the current addition start address are set in the upper byte 515a, and the lower 8 bits of the current addition start address are set in the lower byte 515b. A setting reference area 341 is set in the area corresponding to the start address of the work area 221 for specific control, and in the area of the address next in order to the area corresponding to the start address, checksum calculation processing in power failure processing is performed. In order to store the information of the checksum calculated in the main processing, a total counter at the time of power failure is set. A power recovery total counter is set to store checksum information. The addition start address is set to the next address with respect to the total counter at the time of power restoration. This makes it possible to exclude the setting reference area 341, the power failure total counter, and the power recovery total counter from the checksum calculation targets in the checksum calculation process. In step SG201, the carry flag 516 is cleared to "0" and the work completion flag provided in the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0".

After that, the data of the target address in the main RAM 65 is read (step SG202), and the numerical information of the read data is used as a total counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control in the main RAM 65 (in the main process (Fig. 245)). If it is a checksum calculation process, it is added to the total counter at the time of power restoration, and if it is a checksum calculation process at the time of power failure, it is added to the total counter at the time of power failure) (step SG203). Then, addition processing of the target address is executed (step SG204). In this case, a common subroutine stored for specific control in the main ROM 64 is called to execute the addition processing of the target address. The contents of the target address addition process are the same as those of the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, "1" is added to the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515, and if the 8 bits of the lower byte 515b are all zero after the addition, the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1". When the carry flag 516 is set to "1", the upper byte 515a of the address counter 515 is incremented by "1".

After that, it is determined whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1" (step SG205). If the carry flag 516 is not set to "1" (step SG205: NO), the processing of steps SG202 to SG204 is executed again. If the carry flag 516 is set to "1" (step SG205: YES), it is determined whether or not the work completion flag of the main CPU 63 is set to "1" (step SG206).

If the work completion flag is not set to "1" (step SG206: NO), after setting the work completion flag to "1" (step SG207), Y ( l) is set as the target address (step SG208). In this case, the address data corresponding to the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a and the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63, respectively. That is, the upper 8 bits of the current start address are set in the upper byte 515a, and the lower 8 bits of the current start address are set in the lower byte 515b. At step SG208, the carry flag 516 is cleared to "0".

After that, the processing of steps SG202 to SG205 is repeated until the carry flag 516 is set to "1" by the target address addition processing in step SG204. If the carry flag 516 is set to "1" and the work completion flag is set to "1" (steps SG205 and SG206: YES), this checksum calculation process ends.

Next, it demonstrates, referring the flowchart of FIG. 254 for the production|presentation control processing performed by sound-light side CPU353. Incidentally, the effect control process is executed when the supply of operating power to the sound and light side CPU 353 is started.

If an update start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SG301: YES), setting processing for update notification is executed (step SG302). The update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the set value update process (FIG. 247) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the update notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, and the setting value update process ( 247) is displayed on the pattern display device 41. The display control device 82 is controlled so as to display an image for recognizing the operation content for terminating (FIG. 247). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 247) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation contents necessary to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If the confirmation start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SG303: YES), the process of setting notification at the time of confirmation is executed (step SG304). The confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already explained. In the confirmation notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is being executed and an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) are displayed. The display control device 82 is controlled to display on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If an abnormality command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SG305: YES), an abnormality notification setting process is executed (step SG306). As already explained, the abnormality command is sent to the sound and light side CPU 353 when it is identified that an abnormality has occurred with respect to the power failure flag, checksum, or set value at the start of supply of operating power. In the abnormality notification setting process, the display light emitting unit 53 is caused to emit light in a manner corresponding to an information abnormality at the start of supply of operating power, and the speaker unit 54 outputs a voice saying "Please change the setting." In addition, the display control device 82 is controlled so that the character image "Please change the settings" is displayed on the pattern display device 41 . These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (Fig. 247) is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will start again.

When the processing of steps SG301 to SG306 is executed, it is determined whether or not any of the normal return command, the return command for clearing, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update has been received from the main CPU 63 ( step SG307). The normal return command does not execute any of the RAM clearing process (step SF518), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246), and the setting value update process (FIG. 247). It is sent when step SF523) ends. The return command for clearing is transmitted when the RAM clearing process (step SF518) is executed and the process for starting supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523) is completed. The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is executed and the operation power supply start process (steps SF501 to SF523) is completed. The return command at the time of update is transmitted when the set value update process (FIG. 247) is executed and the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523) is completed.

If these return commands have not been received (step SG307: NO), the process returns to step SG301. The main side CPU 63 transmits one of the return commands to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting supply of operating power ends normally. In this case, as described above, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SG308 until it receives any return command from the main side CPU 63 . As a result, while the main side CPU 63 is executing the operation power supply start process (steps SF501 to SF523), the sound and light side CPU 353 is prevented from starting execution control of normal effects. In addition, when the processing (step SF501 to step SF523) at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is not normally completed by the main side CPU 63, the sound and light side CPU 353 does not start the normal performance execution control. It becomes possible to do so.

In addition, in a situation where no return command has been received, there is a possibility of receiving an update start command, confirmation start command, or abnormal command from the main side CPU 63, and when an update start command is received, the setting is made as already explained. It is necessary to notify that the value update process (Fig. 247) is executed, and when the confirmation start command is received, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 246) is executed as already explained. When an abnormal command is received, it is necessary to notify the abnormality as already explained. In this case, the sound and light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SG206 until it receives any of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, so that when an update start command, confirmation start command or abnormal command is received, It is possible to suitably start the corresponding notification.

If any return command is received from the main side CPU 63 (step SG307: YES), information corresponding to the waiting period (specifically, two seconds) is set in the waiting counter provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SG308). The information of the standby period set in the standby counter is decremented by 1 in interrupt processing that is started periodically (specifically, 4 milliseconds) in the sound and light side CPU 353 .

After that, a process corresponding to the type of return command is executed (step SG309). Specifically, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, when the normal return command is received, the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read, and the read date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357 . As a result, the RTC memory 357 stores the date and time information that serves as a reference when specifying the timing for executing the time-based effect.

If the return command received this time is the return command at the time of updating, the end processing of the notification at the time of updating is executed. The return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting value update processing (FIG. 247) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of the update time notification, the notification corresponding to the set value update processing (FIG. 247) started in step SG302 is ended.

If the return command received this time is the return command at the time of confirmation, end processing of notification at the time of confirmation is executed. The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of notification at confirmation, the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) started in step SG304 is terminated.

After that, it is determined whether or not the waiting period has elapsed by determining whether or not the value of the standby counter of the sound and light side RAM 355 is "0" (step SG310). If the value of the standby counter is not "0" (step SG310: NO), the process of step SG310 is executed again. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing after step SG311 in the effect control processing (FIG. 252) from being executed until the standby period elapses. Even if the processing of step SG310 is repeatedly executed, the value of the standby counter is decremented by one when the execution timing of the interrupt processing comes.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SG310, an initial operation process is executed (step SG311). In the initial operation process, a drive signal is output to the movable body driving section 513 so that the movable body 512 arranged at the initial position is moved to the movement limit position and then returned to the initial position. As a result, the movable body 512 moves from the initial position to the movement limit position, and then returns from the movement limit position to the initial position. By confirming the motion of the movable body 512, the administrator of the game hall can grasp whether the movable body 512 operates normally.

As described above, the sound/light side CPU 353 executes the initial operation process (step SG311) when the standby period has passed from the timing of receiving any return command from the main side CPU 63 . As a result, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is performed after the waiting period has passed since the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) for starting the supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 is completed. Here, as already explained, the main CPU 63 starts the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting supply of operating power is completed. .

On the other hand, as described above, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is started when the standby period has passed from the timing of receiving any return command from the main side CPU 63, so substantially the first to fourth notifications The initial operation of the movable body 512 is started after the check display is started on the display devices 201 to 204 for the check. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 and the sound and light CPU 353 is started, after the main CPU 63 completes the operation power supply start process (steps SF501 to SF523), the first After the display for checking on the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started, and after the waiting period has passed, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is started. Therefore, when checking the operation of the pachinko machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory or when checking the daily operation of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall, first, the game machine main body 12 is opened in front of the pachinko machine 10 and the game machine main body 12 is opened. After confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 operate normally with the rear side exposed, the gaming machine main body 12 is closed and the movable body 512 is moved from the front side of the gaming machine main body 12. It is possible to check whether it works properly.

After executing the initial operation process (step SG311), other processes are repeatedly executed (step SG312). In other processing, when a command to start the game round effect is received from the main side CPU 63, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are used to start the game round effect. If the situation is such that the effect for the game round should be advanced, settings are made for the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 to advance the effect for the game round. When the situation is such that the effect for the game should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to end the effect for the game cycle. In this case, when the execution of the effect of moving the movable body 512 is instructed in the middle of the effect for the game cycle, the movable body 512 is moved from the initial position to the movement limit position and then returned to the initial position. settings. In other processes, when a command to start the opening/closing execution mode effect is received from the main CPU 63, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 perform the opening/closing execution mode effect. Setting for starting is performed, and when the situation is such that the effect for the opening/closing execution mode should be advanced, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 are used to advance the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Setting is performed, and if the situation is such that the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 are set to terminate the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode. In this case, when execution of the performance of operating the movable body 512 is instructed during the performance for the opening/closing execution mode, the movable body 512 is moved from the initial position to the movement limit position and then returned to the initial position. Make settings for

Next, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 and the sound and light side CPU 353 is started, the check display is executed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the movable body 512 How the initial operation is executed will be described with reference to the time chart in FIG. FIG. 255(a) shows a period during which the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power is executed in the main CPU 63, and FIG. 246) or setting value update processing (FIG. 247) is executed, and FIG. 255(d) shows the execution period of the initial check period in which the check display is executed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. FIG. 255(f) shows the period during which the initial motion of the movable body 512 is being executed.

First, when none of the RAM clearing process (step SF518), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246), and the setting value updating process (FIG. 247) is executed in the process (step SF501 to step SF523) at the start of supply of operating power. will be explained.

At the timing of t1, supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 and sound/light side CPU 353 is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 255(a), the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) for starting supply of operating power is started in the main CPU 63 at the timing t1. It should be noted that the display of the image on the pattern display device 41 is started at the timing of t1. None of the "RAM clear operation", "setting change operation", and "setting confirmation operation" are executed at the start of the current supply of operating power. Therefore, without executing any of the RAM clearing process (step SF518), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246), and the set value update process (FIG. 247), the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SF501 to step SF523) are completed. In this case, at the timing t2, as shown in FIG. 255(d), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Specifically, all display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state. However, as a check display, all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may blink.

At the timing of t2, the main CPU 63 transmits a normal return command as shown in FIG. 255(c), and the sound/light CPU 353 receives the normal return command. Upon receiving the normal return command, the sound and light side CPU 353 starts measuring the standby period at the timing t2 as shown in FIG. 255(e). Then, at the timing t3 during which the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the standby period elapses as shown in FIG. The initial motion of the movable body 512 is started as shown in (f).

After that, at the timing of t4, the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ends as shown in FIG. 255(d). At the timing t5 after that, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is completed as shown in FIG. 255(f).

Next, the case where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

Supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 and the sound and light side CPU 353 is started at the timing of t6. In this case, as shown in FIG. 255(a), the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) for starting supply of operating power is started in the main CPU 63 at the timing t6. It should be noted that the display of the image on the pattern display device 41 is started at the timing of t6. At the start of the supply of operating power this time, a "setting change operation" or a "setting confirmation operation" is being executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 255(b), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed over the period from timing t7 to timing t8.

At the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 255(b), the setting-related processing to be executed this time out of the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) and the setting value update processing (FIG. 247) ends, and the processing shown in FIG. 255(a) ends. ), the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power ends. In this case, at the timing t8, as shown in FIG. 255(d), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Specifically, all display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state. However, as a check display, all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may blink.

At the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 255(c), the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command for confirmation or a return command for updating, and the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command. Upon receiving the return command, the sound and light side CPU 353 starts measuring the standby period at the timing of t8 as shown in FIG. 255(e). Then, at the timing of t9 during which the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the standby period elapses as shown in FIG. The initial motion of the movable body 512 is started as shown in (f).

After that, at the timing of t10, the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ends as shown in FIG. 255(d). At the timing t11 after that, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is completed as shown in FIG. 255(f).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When executing RAM clear processing (FIG. 250), non-specific control clear processing (FIG. 251), and checksum calculation processing (FIG. 252), the target address is sequentially updated, and the updated target address A "0" clearing process or a checksum calculation process is executed for the area of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the address (these processes are hereinafter also referred to as specific processing). This makes it possible to sequentially target a plurality of areas in the main RAM 65 for execution of the specific process. In this case, when the updated target address is the reference address (specific address), the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1", and the carry flag 516 is set to "1". Execution of the specific process is terminated when As a result, when specifying whether or not the specific processing has been completed for all areas of the main RAM 65 to be executed, it is only specified whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1". , it is possible to reduce the processing load for performing the identification.

In a configuration in which there are a plurality of reference addresses, any of the reference addresses is updated to the carry flag 516 when the address immediately preceding the reference address is set as the target address. 1” is set. Thus, regardless of which reference address is used as a reference, it is possible to specify whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1", thereby specifying whether or not the execution of the specific processing is completed. becomes possible.

The target address is set in the address counter 515 of the main CPU 63 . The address counter 515 comprises an upper byte 515a and a lower byte 515b. When the target address is updated, "1" is added to the lower byte 515b. is added, the lower byte 515b is set to the minimum value, all zero, and the upper byte 515a must be incremented by "1". In this case, if the lower byte 515b is changed from the maximum value to the minimum value, the carry flag 516 is set to "1". Thus, it becomes possible to specify whether or not it is necessary to add "1" to the upper byte 515a. By specifying whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1" in this configuration, it is specified whether or not the specific process has been executed for all areas of the main RAM 65 to be executed. It becomes possible to As a result, by using the configuration for specifying whether or not it is necessary to add "1" to the high-order byte 515a, the execution of the specific process can be performed for all areas of the main RAM 65 to be executed. It becomes possible to specify whether it is completed or not.

The work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are all The lower byte 515b has the maximum value. As a result, whether or not the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1" for any of the areas 221 to 224 is confirmed, thereby specifying whether or not the execution of the specific process is completed. becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for specifying whether or not execution of the specific process is completed.

In a configuration in which RAM clear processing (FIG. 250), non-specific control clear processing (FIG. 251), and checksum calculation processing (FIG. 252) are set as specific processing, any of these specific processing is executed. Even in this situation, it is possible to identify the trigger for ending the specific process by identifying whether or not the carry flag 516 of the main CPU 63 is set to "1". Therefore, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the termination trigger of the specific processing.

Since the initial operation is performed in the movable body 512 when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable body 512 operates normally when the supply of the operating power is started. In this case, by delaying the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body 512, it is not necessary to confirm the initial operation immediately after the supply of operating power is started, and the initial operation can be confirmed with a margin. It is possible to do

When the supply of operating power is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display for checking, so when the supply of operating power is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. 204 operates normally. In addition, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 become visible by exposing the back side of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the movable body 512 becomes visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. In order to check the check displays of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the initial operation of the movable body 512, it is necessary to visually confirm the back side and the front side of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. In this case, the start timing of the initial motion in the movable body 512 is delayed. As a result, after exposing the back side of the pachinko machine 10 and confirming the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the game machine main body 12 is closed and the initial operation of the movable body 512 is confirmed. It becomes possible to check each initial operation suitably.

By measuring the waiting period, the initial movement of the movable body 512 is delayed. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for delaying the initial operation of the movable body 512 .

The standby period is measured based on the timing of receiving the return command transmitted from the main CPU 63 . This makes it possible to delay the initial operation of the movable body 512 based on the progress of control in the main CPU 63 . Further, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command when the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power ends. As a result, the initial operation of the movable body 512 can be delayed based on the timing at which the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 ends.

Since the main CPU 63 transmits different types of return commands according to the execution contents of the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power, the sound and light CPU 353 sends (step SF501 to step SF523). In this case, a standby period for delaying the initial operation of the movable body 512 is set regardless of which type of return command is transmitted. It is possible to delay the initial movement of the movable body 512 regardless of the execution contents of (steps SF501 to SF523).

After the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command transmitted when the main side CPU 63 executes the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting supply of operating power, the movable body 512 performs initial operation. As a result, it becomes possible for the movable body 512 to perform the initial operation after the main CPU 63 executes the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the time of starting supply of operating power. Further, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command when the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power ends. As a result, it is possible to cause the movable body 512 to perform an initial operation based on the timing at which the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 is completed.

It should be noted that the update of the target address is not limited to the configuration in which the addition method is performed, and a configuration in which the update method is performed in the subtraction method may be employed. In this case, when the target address is updated, the value of the lower byte 515b of the address counter 515 is decremented by "1". When the value of the lower byte 515b is decremented by "1" in a situation where the 8 bits of the lower byte 515b are all zero (i.e. the situation where the numerical information of the lower byte 515b is the minimum value), the carry flag of the main CPU 63 516 is set to "1" and the value of the upper byte 515a is decremented by "1". In this configuration, the lower byte at the last address in each address range of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control 515b is configured to be all zero, and by specifying whether or not "1" is set in the carry flag 516, all areas of the main RAM 65 that are the execution targets are the execution targets of the specific processing. It becomes possible to specify whether or not it has become.

Further, when the target address is updated, the update numerical value added or subtracted from the lower byte 515b is not limited to "1", and may be "2" or "3". It may be "4".

In addition, instead of setting "1" to the carry flag 516 when the numerical information of the lower byte 515b is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, The carry flag 516 may be set to "1" when the value of a predetermined bit on the side is changed. In this configuration, the last address in each address range of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is The address is such that the numerical value of the predetermined bit is changed when the last sequential address is updated to the next sequential address. Accordingly, by specifying whether or not "1" is set in the carry flag 516, it is specified whether or not all the areas of the main RAM 65 that are subject to execution have been subject to execution of the specific process. becomes possible.

Further, the address of the main RAM 65 is not limited to 2 bytes, and may be 1 byte, 3 bytes, or 4 bytes or more. In the case of 3 bytes, the carry flag 516 may be set to "1" when a carry occurs from the lower 2 bytes to the upper 1 byte. In this configuration, the last address in each address range of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is It is assumed that the address is such that a carry from the lower 2 bytes to the upper 1 byte occurs when the last sequential address is updated to the next sequential address. Thus, by specifying whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1", it is specified whether or not all the areas of the main RAM 65 that are subject to execution have been subject to execution of the specific process. becomes possible.

In the case of 1 byte, the carry flag 516 is set to "1" when the numerical value of a predetermined bit higher than the least significant bit of the 1 byte is changed. In this configuration, the last address in each address range of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is The address is such that the numerical value of the predetermined bit is changed when the last sequential address is updated to the next sequential address. Thus, by specifying whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1", it is specified whether or not all the areas of the main RAM 65 that are subject to execution have been subject to execution of the specific process. becomes possible.

Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the specific processing is collectively executed in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. A configuration in which the specific processing for the stack area 222 is performed separately may be employed. Even in this case, it is possible to determine whether or not the execution of the specific process is completed by determining whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1" in each specific process. Become.

Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the specific processing is collectively executed in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which the specific processing for the stack area 224 for non-specific control is performed separately. Even in this case, it is possible to determine whether or not the execution of the specific process is completed by determining whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1" in each specific process. Become.

Further, the configuration in which a blank area is set in the address between the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control in the main RAM 65 is not limited. and the stack area 222 for specific control may be set so as to have consecutive addresses. In this case, the carry flag 516 is set to "1" when the last sequential address in the rear area of the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 is updated to the next sequential address. By setting the address to be set to the specified control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222, whether or not the carry flag 516 is set to "1" when the specific processing is collectively executed for the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 By specifying whether or not, it becomes possible to specify whether or not the execution of the specific process is completed.

Further, it is not limited to the configuration in which a blank area is set in the address between the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control in the main RAM 65. The work area 223 and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to have consecutive addresses. In this case, the last sequential address in the rear area of the non-specific control work area 223 and the non-specific control stack area 224 is set to "1" in the carry flag 516 when updating to the next sequential address. is set to the carry flag 516, when the specific processing is collectively executed for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the carry flag 516 is set to "1". It is possible to identify whether the execution of the specific process is completed by identifying whether or not it has been executed.

Also, the number of addresses assigned to the work area 221 for specific control may be 257 or more. In this case, not only the last sequential address in the specific control work area 221 but also the intermediate sequential addresses are addresses in which the lower 8 bits are all set to "1". In this configuration, the number of times the carry flag 516 is set to "1" is counted, and the number of counts is the number of addresses where the lower 8 bits are all "1" in the specific control work area 221. A configuration is adopted in which it is specified that execution of a specific process for the work area 221 for specific control is completed when a certain end reference number is reached. This makes it possible to use the carry flag 516 to identify the trigger for ending the specific process.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the target address addition processing (FIG. 251) is executed using a program in the main CPU 63, a configuration in which the target address is updated by a dedicated circuit may be employed. In this case, even when the target address is updated by the dedicated circuit, if the lower byte 515b is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, the carry flag 516 is set to "1" and the upper byte 515a is changed. is updated. Accordingly, it is possible to determine whether the execution of the specific process is completed by determining whether the carry flag 516 is set to "1".

The last sequential address in the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control has a maximum of 8 bits on the lower side. The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the values are set to be values, and a configuration in which the lower 8 bits are set to be the minimum value may be used. In this case, the carry flag 516 is set to "1" when the last address is updated from the immediately preceding address to the last address. 1” is set, the specific processing is executed for the area of the target address at that time, and then the specific processing is terminated.

In addition, the configuration for executing the special processing triggered by the carry flag 516 being set to "1" is used in addition to specifying whether or not the specific processing has been executed for all areas of the target address. may be used.

For example, in a configuration having a random number counter consisting of a plurality of bytes, when numerical information in the lower bytes is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, the carry flag 516 is set to "1" and the carry flag 516 is set to "1". When "1" is set in the carry flag 516, the upper byte numerical information is updated, and when "1" is set in the carry flag 516, a random number counter different from the above random number counter is updated. It is good also as a structure which is started. In this case, when updating a plurality of random number counters at the same time, it is possible to shift the update start timing of the random number counters at regular intervals. , the processing load can be reduced.

For example, in a configuration having a timer counter consisting of multiple bytes, when numerical information in the lower bytes is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, the carry flag 516 is set to "1" and the carry flag 516 is set to When "1" is set, the numerical information of the upper byte is updated, and when "1" is set in the carry flag 516, the period is measured by a timer counter different from the above timer counter. may be configured to start. In this case, when measuring a plurality of periods using a plurality of timer counters, it is possible to shift the measurement start timing of each period at regular intervals. Since it is only necessary to check the flag 516, the processing load can be reduced.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body 512 is delayed, so that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are movable after the check display is started. It is not limited to the configuration in which the initial movement of the body 512 is started, and the initial movement of the movable body 512 can be started by delaying the start timing of the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. A configuration may be adopted in which the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started after the start.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body 512 is delayed, so that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are movable after the check display is started. In the configuration in which the initial motion of the body 512 is started, the configuration may be such that the initial motion of the movable body 512 is started after the check display ends on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body 512 is not delayed. That is, when the main CPU 63 executes the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) for starting the supply of operating power and transmits a return command, the initial operation of the movable body 512 starts at the timing of receiving the return command. It may be configured to be In this case, although the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body 512 is not delayed, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is started at the timing when the processing (steps SF501 to SF523) for starting the supply of operating power is completed by the main CPU 63. It becomes possible to In this configuration, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed in the process (steps SF501 to SF523) at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63. Accordingly, the timing at which the initial motion of the movable body 512 is started will be different. In other words, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) and the setting value update process (FIG. 247) are not executed, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is started immediately when the supply of operating power is started. Then, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246) or the setting value update process (FIG. 247) is executed, the initial operation of the movable body 512 starts at a timing delayed from the timing at which the supply of operating power is started. be done.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the target for which the start timing of the initial operation is delayed or when the processing (step SF501 to step SF523) at the start of supplying the operating power is completed in the main CPU 63, the initial operation is performed. is not limited to the movable body 512 and is arbitrary. For example, in addition to or instead of the movable body 512, any one of the display light emitting section 53, the speaker section 54, and the pattern display device 41 may be used. In addition, for all controlled objects controlled by the sound and light side CPU 353, when the supply of operating power is started, the start timing of the initial operation is delayed, or the main side CPU 63 processes when the supply of operating power is started ( The configuration may be such that the initial operation is executed when steps SF501 to SF523) are completed.

<Seventy-third embodiment>
In this embodiment, the contents of the effect control process executed by the sound and light side CPU 253 are different from those in the 72nd embodiment. The configuration different from that of the seventy-second embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 72nd embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 256 is a flow chart showing effect control processing in this embodiment.

At steps SG401 to SG406, the same processes as steps SG301 to SG306 of the effect control process (FIG. 254) in the 72nd embodiment are executed. When the processing of steps SG401 to SG406 is executed, it is determined whether or not any of the normal return command, the return command for clearing, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update has been received from the main CPU 63 ( step SG407). If these return commands have not been received (step SG407: NO), the process returns to step SG401.

When any return command is received from the main CPU 63 (step SG407: YES), the process corresponding to the type of return command is executed (step SG408). The processing contents of this processing are the same as the processing of step SG309 of the effect control processing (FIG. 254) in the 72nd embodiment.

After that, on condition that the return command received this time is any of the return command different from the normal return command, that is, the return command for clear, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update (step SG409: NO) , information corresponding to the waiting period (specifically, two seconds) is set in the waiting counter provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SG410). The information of the standby period set in the standby counter is decremented by 1 in interrupt processing that is started periodically (specifically, 4 milliseconds) in the sound and light side CPU 353 .

After that, it is determined whether or not the waiting period has elapsed by determining whether or not the value of the standby counter of the sound and light side RAM 355 is "0" (step SG411). If the value of the standby counter is not "0" (step SG411: NO), the process of step SG411 is executed again. As a result, when any one of the return command at the time of clearing, the return command at the time of confirmation, and the return command at the time of updating is received from the main side CPU 63, step SG412 in the effect control process (FIG. 256) is performed until the waiting period elapses. It is possible to prevent subsequent processing from being executed. Even if the process of step SG411 is repeatedly executed, the value of the standby counter is decremented by 1 when it is time to execute the interrupt process.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SG409, or when the affirmative determination is made in step SG411, initial operation processing is executed (step SG412). In the initial operation process, a drive signal is output to the movable body driving section 513 so that the movable body 512 arranged at the initial position is moved to the movement limit position and then returned to the initial position. As a result, the movable body 512 moves from the initial position to the movement limit position, and then returns from the movement limit position to the initial position. By confirming the motion of the movable body 512, the administrator of the game hall can grasp whether the movable body 512 operates normally.

After that, other processing is executed (step SG413). The processing contents of other processing are the same as the processing of step SG312 of the effect control processing (FIG. 254) in the 72nd embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the RAM clearing process (step SF518), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 246), and the setting value update process (FIG. 247) in the process (step SF501 to step SF523) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 is executed, after the standby period is measured by the sound and light side CPU 353, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is performed, and the main side CPU 63 performs processing when starting supply of operating power (step SF501 to step SF523 ), if none of the RAM clearing process (step SF518), setting confirmation process (FIG. 246), and setting value update process (FIG. 247) are executed, the sound and light side CPU 353 measures the standby period. An initial operation of the movable body 512 is performed. When business is started in a game hall, the main power supply for supplying operating power to each pachinko machine 10 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state while the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON. There is When such a power ON operation is performed, supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started without opening the game machine body 12 . In such a situation, in the processing (step SF501 to step SF523) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, RAM clear processing (step SF518), setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) and setting value update processing ( 247) is not executed, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is started without measuring the waiting period. This makes it possible to immediately confirm the initial operation of the movable body 512 .

On the other hand, when any one of the "RAM clear operation", "setting confirmation operation" and "setting change operation" is performed, it is performed with the gaming machine body 12 opened. In such a situation, in the processing (step SF501 to step SF523) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, RAM clear processing (step SF518), setting confirmation processing (FIG. 246) and setting value update processing ( 247) is executed, the initial motion of the movable body 512 is started after the waiting period is measured. This makes it possible to start the initial operation of the movable body 512 after the gaming machine body 12 is closed.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the waiting period is measured in order to delay the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body 512, and the opening/closing detection sensor detects when the gaming machine main body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state. It is also possible to delay the start timing of the initial motion of the movable body 512 by configuring to start the initial motion of the movable body 512 on the condition that the movable body 512 is detected. In this case, it is possible to start the initial operation of the movable body 512 after the game machine main body 12 is in the closed state.

In addition, in this configuration, if the supply of operating power is started while the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is not performed, but it is not limited to this. However, when the supply of operating power is started in a state where the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state, the main CPU 63 completes the processing at the start of supplying the operating power (steps SF501 to SF523) and issues a return command. is transmitted, the initial operation of the movable body 512 may be started.

In addition, even if the gaming machine main body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state in the above configuration, the initial operation of the movable body 512 will not be started unless the return command is received from the main side CPU 63 at that time. , the initial operation of the movable body 512 may be started after receiving the return command. That is, the initial operation of the movable body 512 is started when the return command is received from the main CPU 63 and the gaming machine body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the initial operation of the movable body 512 may not be performed when the normal return command is received. As a result, it is possible to prevent the initial movement of the movable body 512 from being performed when the game hall opens for business.

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This embodiment differs from the forty-ninth embodiment in the processing configuration when the supply of operating power is started. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 257 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processes of steps SG501 to SG527 in the main process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SG501). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SG502). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is also set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are executed, then those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt periods, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SG503). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SG501 to SG521) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 257). (Step SG501 to Step SG521) are completed and before the remaining processing (Step SG524 to Step SG527) is started, it is cleared to "0". As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. To allow the game to progress in a situation in which the later-described setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) or setting value update process (FIG. 259) is executed among the processes (steps SG501 to SG521) at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to prevent the processing of On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), even if the start-up process flag is set to "1", by executing the processes of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power failure monitoring is executed even in a situation where setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) or setting value update processing (FIG. 259), which will be described later, is being executed out of the processing (step SG501 to step SG521) at the start of supply of At the same time, the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the startup processing flag is set to "1", the power outage information storage processing (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start processing (steps SG501 to SG521) is executed. 258) or set value update processing (FIG. 259) described later is being executed, even if a power failure occurs, the power failure processing can be executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum calculation process is executed, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 65 from being identified when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) or the setting value update process (FIG. 259), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) or the set value update process (Fig. 259) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) or the set value update process (FIG. 259), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 257) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be activated ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 257) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After setting "1" to the startup processing flag in step SG503, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SG504). . When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SG504: YES), the checksum is calculated in the same manner as in the power failure process, and it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal (step SG505). . In each of the power failure processing and step SG505, a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. In step SG505, the checksum calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 is read, and the read checksum is read out. By comparing the sum with the checksum calculated in step SG505, it is determined whether or not the checksums match.

If the checksums match (step SG505: YES), is the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 within the normal range? It is determined whether or not (step SG506). The setting reference area 341 is a storage area for storing information for specifying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". At step SG506, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is one of "1" to "6".

If all of Step SG504, Step SG505 and Step SG506 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (Step SG507). . The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is set to "1" when the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting value update process (FIG. 259) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed, then if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting update display flag is set to "1". The state in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" is maintained until the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (FIG. 259).

If a negative determination is made in step SG507 because the setting update display flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SG508). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key inserting portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SG508: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SG509). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SG509, the processes of steps SG520 and SG521, which will be described later, are executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SG509, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SG510). If the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SG510: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SG512). Even if the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key (step SG510: NO), the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SG511: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SG512).

The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting confirmation display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being confirmed and a display indicating the currently set setting value. will be The setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is terminated. In a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is not executed, the setting confirmation display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1". When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", the RAM clearing process (FIG. 260) described later is executed, or the setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258). It is maintained until processing is executed.

As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed), but also when the reset button 68c is The setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed by executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) even when the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when no pressing operation is performed. When power failure processing is executed in this situation, the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 258) is executed even if the "setting confirmation operation" is not performed when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. As a result, it is possible to continue to confirm the current set values of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加On the other hand, even if the power failure processing is executed while the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) is being executed, if the reset button 68c is pressed when the supply of the operating power is resumed thereafter, Without executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258), the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) and the set value update process (FIG. 259) corresponding to the operation performed when the supply of operating power is restarted are executed. be. This makes it possible to prioritize the execution of the RAM clearing process (FIG. 260) or setting value updating process (FIG. 259) over the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258).

Here, the setting confirmation process executed in step SG512 will be described. FIG. 258 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing. It should be noted that the processing of steps SG601 to SG607 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, interrupt permission is set (step SG601). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SG501 to SG521) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) and setting value update processing (FIG. 259). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and the set value update process (FIG. 259) are not executed in the process (step SG501 to step SG521) at the start of supply of operating power, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) or the set value update process (Fig. 259) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 259) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is ended without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting confirmation display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SG602). When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. (Step S9006) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting confirmation are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the processing, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. is displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, a confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG603). By receiving the confirmation start command, the sound and light side CPU 353 can recognize an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is being executed and the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258). The display control device 82 is controlled so that the image for causing the pattern display device 41 to be displayed. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10, such as a game hall management computer.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SG604). Specifically, similarly to the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a corresponds to the ON state. It is determined whether or not the reception state corresponding to the OFF state has changed from the reception state to the OFF state. Therefore, not only when the setting key inserting portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is started in a situation where the setting key inserting portion 68a is in the OFF state, the OFF state is changed. A negative determination is also made in step SG604 when the condition is maintained. If it is not specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SG604: NO), the process of step SG604 is repeated.

When it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SG604: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SG605). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9006) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is not executed. Therefore, on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. state is canceled.

After that, interrupt prohibition is set (step SG606). As a result, when the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) is terminated and the operation power supply start processing (steps SG501 to SG521) in the main processing (FIG. 257) is resumed, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 257) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

Thereafter, a return command for confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG607). By receiving the return command at the time of confirmation, the sound and light side CPU 353 specifies that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SG501 to SG521) at the time of starting supply of the operating power, and the current supply of the operating power. It specifies that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) was executed in the process at the start (steps SG501 to SG521). Then, the process corresponding to the receipt of the confirmation return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

As described above, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started by turning on the pachinko machine 10. In the situation where the main processing (FIG. 257) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON, and the game proceeds in the main processing (FIG. 257). The setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the process 1) is executed. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 257), when the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key and the setting confirmation display flag is not set to "1" (steps SG510 and Step SG511: NO), a normal return command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG513). By receiving the normal return command, the sound and light side CPU 353 identifies that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SG501 to SG521) for starting supply of operating power, (steps SG501 to SG521), it is determined that none of the RAM clearing process (FIG. 260), setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and setting value update process (FIG. 259) have been executed. Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the normal return command is executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is determined to be ON by using the setting key (step SG508 and step SG514: YES), Alternatively, if it is determined in step SG507 that the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting value update process is executed (step SG515). As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), the reset button 68c is pressed. The setting value update process (FIG. 259) is executed even when the setting update display flag is set to "1" regardless of whether or not there is a pressing operation and an ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a. If the power failure process is executed while the process (FIG. 259) is being executed, the operation contents at the time of starting the supply of operating power after that are "no operation", "RAM clear operation", "setting change". The setting value update process (FIG. 259) is executed regardless of whether the operation is "operation" or "setting confirmation operation". This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 259).

Here, the setting value updating process executed in step SG515 will be described. FIG. 259 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing. It should be noted that the processing of steps SG701 to SG713 in the setting value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SG701). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SG501 to SG521) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) and setting value update processing (FIG. 259). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and the set value update process (FIG. 259) are not executed in the process (step SG501 to step SG521) at the start of supply of operating power, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) or the set value update process (Fig. 259) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 259) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) ends without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SG702). When the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target of the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SG703). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the power failure flag because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SG504: NO), the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SG505: NO), or if the setting reference area 341 is not within the normal range (step SG506: NO), "1" is set in step SG518 of the main process (FIG. 257). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of step S8901 to step S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. It will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the process of step SG703, the state in which the occurrence of information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is released when the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the work area 221 for specific control (step SG704). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing information about setting values that are being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 259), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in the setting update area 342 in step SG704, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG705). When the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, And display control of the display control device 82 is performed so that an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the set value update process (FIG. 259) is displayed on the pattern display device 41. FIG. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary to change the setting value (Fig. 259) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation contents necessary to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10 such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is one of "1" to "6" (step SG706). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SG706: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SG707). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "Setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SG706 or if the processing of step SG707 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SG708). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SG708.

If a negative determination is made in step SG708, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SG709: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SG710). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SG709: NO) or if 1 is added to the value in the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SG706. If it is determined that the value of area for update 342 is 7 or more, "1" is set to area for setting update 342 in step SG707. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SG708: YES), the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 ( step SG711). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value updating process (FIG. 259) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, interrupt prohibition is set (step SG712). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 259) is finished and the process (steps SG501 to SG521) at the start of supply of operating power in the main process (FIG. 257) is to be resumed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 257) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

Thereafter, RAM clear processing is executed (step SG713). In the RAM clearing process, the work area 221 for the specific control except for the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for the specific control (that is, the setting reference area 341) is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. In addition, in the RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SF502 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed. Details of the RAM clear processing will be described later.

In addition to performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c as described above, based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion part 68a with the setting key, Setting value update processing (FIG. 259) is executed. In addition, as already explained, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a as the operation for executing the setting-related processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the content of the operation for causing the setting-related processing easy to understand for the manager of the game hall.

Also, in the case where the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key inserting portion 68a is being turned on by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) is executed. When the reset button 68c is pressed, the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate the processing to be executed from among the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) and the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired process out of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and the setting value update process (FIG. 259). In addition, by increasing the operation content for executing the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) rather than the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258), the act of illegally performing the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) is especially prevented. It is possible to make it difficult.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 257), if it is determined in step SG508 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned on using the setting key, When determined (step SG514: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SG516). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

If the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SG516: NO), RAM clear processing is executed (step SG517). The content of the RAM clear processing is the same as the content of the RAM clear processing of step SG713 in the set value update processing (FIG. 259). That is, in step SG517 of the main process (FIG. 257) and step SG713 of the set value update process (FIG. 259), the same subroutine is called to execute the RAM clear process.

FIG. 260 is a flow chart showing the RAM clearing process executed in step SG517 of the main process (FIG. 257) and step SG713 of the set value update process (FIG. 259). It should be noted that the processing of steps SG801 to SG808 in the RAM clear processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, in the work area 221 for specific control, the clear start address, which is the start address for executing the RAM clear process, is set as the target address (step SG801). A setting reference area 341 is set in the area corresponding to the start address of the work area 221 for specific control, and the clear start address is set to the next address in the order of the setting reference area 341. . This makes it possible to exclude the setting reference area 341 from the targets of the RAM clear processing.

After that, clear processing is executed (step SG802). In the clearing process of step SG802, the area corresponding to the current target address in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0", and the target address is set to the next address in the work area 221 for specific control. . Then, the process of clearing to "0" and the process of updating the target address are executed with respect to the last address in the specific control work area 221 until the next address becomes the target address. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Also, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0".

Thereafter, the start address of stack area 222 for specific control is set as the target address (step SG803). After that, clear processing is executed (step SG804). In the clearing process of step SG804, the area corresponding to the current target address in the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", and the target address is set to the next address in the stack area 222 for specific control. . Then, the process of clearing to "0" and the process of updating the target address are executed until the address next in order to the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the target address.

After that, the initial setting of the main RAM 65 is executed (step SG805). In addition, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are cleared to "0" (step SG806), and the initial settings of the various registers are executed (step SG807). In this initialization, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SG502 in the main processing (FIG. 257) is executed.

After that, a clear completion command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG808). By receiving the clear completion command, the sound and light side CPU 353 identifies that the processing (steps SG501 to SG521) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and at the time of starting the current supply of operating power. (step SG501 to step SG521), it is specified that the RAM clear processing of step SG517 or the RAM clear processing of step SG713 of the set value update processing (FIG. 259) has been executed. Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the clear completion command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SG504, SG505 and SG506 in the main process (FIG. 257), that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1", if the checksum does not match or is set If the value is abnormal, the game stop flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SG518). By setting "1" to the game stop flag as already described, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SG519). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SG519: NO), an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag, checksum, or set value is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 at the start of supply of operating power. (Step SG520). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound and light side CPU 353 causes the display light emitting section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality at the start of supply of the operating power, and the speaker section 54 reads "Please change the setting." output a sound. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (Fig. 259) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will start again.

After that, the external output process at the time of abnormality is executed (step SG521). In the abnormal external output process, a process for externally outputting an abnormal signal to the management computer of the game hall is executed. In this case, the signal output of the abnormal signal is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds). However, it is not limited to this, and in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the signal output of the abnormal signal is continued, and the game stop flag is cleared to "0" to output the abnormal signal. A configuration in which signal output is stopped may be employed. The anomaly signal can also be output when an anomaly other than the anomaly related to the power failure flag, checksum and set value occurs. For example, an abnormal signal is generated even when it is specified that a fraudulent object to be monitored (unauthorized radio wave detection or unauthorized magnetism detection) has occurred in the fraud detection processing (step S8905) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). It is output externally. However, it is not limited to such a configuration in which an abnormality signal is also used, and a configuration in which an abnormality signal dedicated to an abnormality related to a power failure flag, a checksum, or a set value is output to the outside may be used. An abnormality signal corresponding to each of an abnormality related to the checksum, an abnormality related to the checksum, and an abnormality related to the set value may be externally output.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SG519: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SG514). When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SG514 and step SG519: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SG515). The processing contents of the set value update processing are as already explained. In other words, when the operating power is supplied to the main CPU 63 while the "setting change operation" is being performed, any one of steps SG504, SG505 and SG506 is executed due to the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 65. Even if a negative determination is made in , the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed. This makes it possible to give priority to changing the setting value. Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 259), the game stop flag is cleared to "0" by executing the initial setting at the start in step SG703 as already described. As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed, it is possible to eliminate the state in which the main RAM 65 is abnormal after the update of the set values is completed.

On the other hand, if the reset button 68c has been pressed but the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step SG519: YES, step SG514: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SG516). In the processing of step SG516 after the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SG518, the game stop flag is naturally set to "1", so an affirmative determination is made at step SG516. In this case, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 in step SG520, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside in step SG521.

That is, when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs and a negative determination is made in any of steps SG504, SG505, and SG506, the main CPU 63 RAM clear processing (step SG517) is not executed even if the supply of operating power to the is started. In addition, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1" and the "RAM clear operation" is being performed, the RAM clear processing ( Step SG517) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not cleared. It becomes possible. On the other hand, if the "setting change operation" is performed, regardless of whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1", the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is executed and the setting The game stop flag is cleared to "0" at the initial setting (step SG703) at the start of the value update process (FIG. 259). As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 259) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1". Therefore, when an information abnormality occurs in the specific control work area 221, it is possible not only to initialize the specific control work area 221 but also to reset the set values. .

Further, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the "setting change operation" is not performed, that is, "no operation" is performed. , or when the "RAM clearing operation" or "setting confirmation operation" is performed, by making an affirmative determination in step SG509 or step SG516, an abnormal command is transmitted in step SG520 and an abnormal state is detected in step SG521. Execute the external output processing of . As a result, when the game stop flag is set to "1", regardless of the processing results of steps SG504, SG505 and SG506 in the subsequent main processing, unless the set value update processing (FIG. 259) is executed Every time the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, an abnormality notification in the pachinko machine 10 and an external output at the time of abnormality to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the set value should be changed.

When the process of step SG512 is executed, when the process of step SG513 is executed, when the process of step SG515 is executed, when the process of step SG517 is executed, or when the process of step SG521 is executed, the specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 (step SG522). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. If a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the process of step S9102 is executed in the normal time setting process (FIG. 135) in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). The check display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SG501 to SG521) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. An initial check period is started before (step SG524 to step SG527) is started. As a result, since it is not necessary to control the initial check period in a situation where the operation power supply start process (step SG501 to step SG521) is being executed, the operation power supply start process (step SG501 to step SG521) is performed. SG521) is executed, the processing load can be reduced.

Further, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and the setting value update process (FIG. 259) are executed as the process (step SG501 to step SG521) when the supply of operating power is started. is started after the processing (step SG501 to step SG521) at the time of starting the supply of . As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SG523). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SG523, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SG524 to SG527 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is utilized to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SG524 to SG527. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SG524 to SG527 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SG524 to SG527, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the opening/closing monitoring process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The open/close monitoring process is executed as part of the input state monitoring process (step S8912) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). The processes of steps SG901 to SG908 in the opening/closing monitoring process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the game machine body 12 has been opened (step SG901). Also in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a body open sensor 96 is provided on the front portion of the back pack unit 15 (see FIG. 2). In this case, in this embodiment, the detection result of the main body open sensor 96 is input to the main side CPU 63 instead of the payout side CPU 92 . When the gaming machine main body 12 is in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body open sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, indicating that the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11. In this case, the body opening sensor 96 transmits an opening detection signal to the main side CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the main body open sensor 96, and identifies the game machine main body 12 as being in the closed state when receiving the open detection signal from the main body open sensor 96. Identify that the main body 12 is in the open state. In step SG901, if it was specified in the opening/closing monitoring process (FIG. 261) in the previous processing that the closed detection signal was received from the main body open sensor 96, the opening/closing monitoring processing (FIG. 261) in this processing is performed. 261), it is determined whether or not an open detection signal has been received from the main body open sensor 96 .

When it is determined that the game machine main body 12 has been opened (step SG901: YES), a main body opening command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG902). The sound and light side CPU 353 receives the main body open command and executes corresponding processing. The contents of the processing will be described later.

In the opening/closing monitoring process, it is further determined whether or not the gaming machine body 12 has been closed (step SG903). In step SG903, when it was specified in the opening/closing monitoring process (FIG. 261) in the previous processing that an open detection signal was received from the main body opening sensor 96, the opening/closing monitoring processing ( 261), it is determined whether or not a closed detection signal has been received from the main body open sensor 96. FIG.

When it is determined that the game machine main body 12 has been closed (step SG903: YES), a main body closing command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG904). The sound and light side CPU 353 receives the body closing command and executes corresponding processing. The contents of the processing will be described later.

In the opening/closing monitoring process, it is further determined whether or not the front door frame 14 has been opened (step SG905). Also in this embodiment, a front door open sensor 95 is provided on the front surface of the inner frame 13 (see FIG. 2) as in the first embodiment. In this case, in this embodiment, the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95 is input to the main side CPU 63 instead of the payout side CPU 92 . When the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door open sensor 95 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. , the front door open sensor 95 transmits an open detection signal to the main CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the front door open sensor 95, and when receiving the open detection signal from the front door open sensor 95. Identify that the front door frame 14 is in the open state. In step SG905, when it was identified in the opening/closing monitoring process (FIG. 261) in the previous processing cycle that the closing detection signal was received from the front door opening sensor 95, the opening/closing monitoring processing in the current processing cycle ( 261), it is determined whether an open detection signal has been received from the front door open sensor 95 or not.

When it is determined that the opening operation of the front door frame 14 has been performed (step SG905: YES), a front door opening command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG906). The sound and light side CPU 353 receives the front door open command and executes corresponding processing. The contents of the processing will be described later.

In the opening/closing monitoring process, it is further determined whether or not the front door frame 14 has been closed (step SG907). In step SG907, when it was specified that an open detection signal was received from the front door opening sensor 95 in the opening/closing monitoring process (FIG. 261) in the previous processing cycle, the opening/closing monitoring processing in the current processing cycle is performed. (FIG. 261) determines whether or not a closing detection signal has been received from the front door open sensor 95 .

When it is determined that the closing operation of the front door frame 14 has been performed (step SG907: YES), a front door closing command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SG908). The sound and light side CPU 353 receives the front door closing command and executes corresponding processing. The contents of the processing will be described later.

Next, processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 will be described. Prior to the description of the processing, the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device 81 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

The sound emission control device 81 has a sound emission control board 351 as in the forty-ninth embodiment. A sound and light side MPU 352 is mounted on the sound emission control board 351 . The sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates a sound and light side ROM 354 and a sound and light side RAM 355 in addition to a sound and light side CPU 353 which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section. In addition to the elements described above, the sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The sound and light side ROM 354 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The sound and light side ROM 354 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

The sound and light side RAM 355 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. The sound and light side RAM 355 can be randomly accessed, and has a shorter time required for reading than the sound and light side ROM 354 when compared with the same data capacity. The sound and light side RAM 355 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the sound and light side ROM 354 .

Although the RTC 356 and the RTC memory 357 are provided in the sound emission control board 351 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the RTC 356 and the RTC memory 357 are not provided in the sound emission control board 351 in this embodiment. .

Here, as already explained, the main CPU 63 sends the recovery command and clear completion command to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the process (steps SG501 to SG521) at the start of supply of operating power in the main process (FIG. 257). In addition, a main body open command, a main body close command, a front door open command, and a front door close command can be sent to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the opening/closing monitoring process (FIG. 261). When any one of these commands is received, the sound/light side CPU 353 executes processing for causing the display/light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 to make a notification corresponding to the received command. Various notification tables 521 to 526 pre-stored in the sound and light side ROM 354 are used for executing these notifications.

As various notification tables 521 to 526, a post-confirmation notification table 521 that is referred to in order to execute notification corresponding to when a return command at confirmation is received from the main CPU 63, and a clear completion command are stored in the main CPU 63. Post-clear notification table 522 that is referred to in order to execute notification corresponding to it when received from main CPU 63, and main body referred to in order to execute notification corresponding to it when body open command is received from main side CPU 63 An open notification table 523, a main body closed notification table 524 that is referred to in order to execute a corresponding notification when a main body closing command is received from the main side CPU 63, and a front door opening command are received from the main side CPU 63. front door open notification table 525 referred to for executing notification corresponding to the front door open notification table 525 when a front door closing command is received from the main side CPU 63; A closing notification table 526 exists.

In these various notification tables 521 to 526, light emission control data for controlling the light emission of the display light emitting unit 53 in a predetermined manner and the speaker unit 54 are stored in correspondence with each update timing of the notification period. Data for sound output control is set for controlling sound output in a manner. The data configuration of the various notification tables 521 to 526 will be described by taking the post-confirmation notification table 521 as an example. FIG. 263 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the post-confirmation notification table 521. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 263, in the post-confirmation notification table 521, a plurality of pieces of pointer information are set corresponding to each update timing of the notification content in the notification period. Also, a combination of light emission control data and sound output control data is set corresponding to each of the plurality of pieces of pointer information. A plurality of pieces of pointer information are arranged as serially numbered numerical information, and the pointer information to be referenced is updated to the pointer information of the next order each time a preset update period of 40 milliseconds elapses. Then, light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed using the light emission control data set corresponding to the pointer information to be referenced after the update, and the speaker unit 54 is controlled using the sound output control data. sound output control is performed. Note that the update period is not limited to 40 milliseconds and is arbitrary.

When the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are performed using the post-confirmation notification table 521, first, the light emission control data ( X(0)) is used to control light emission of the display light emitting unit 53, and sound output control data (Y(0)) set in correspondence with the pointer information of "0" is used. Then, sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed. This starts the post-confirmation notification indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) has been executed.

After that, every time 40 milliseconds, which is the update period of the notification contents, elapses, the pointer information to be referred to is updated to the pointer information of the next order, and is set in correspondence with the pointer information to be newly referred to. Light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed using the light emission control data, and sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed using the sound output control data. For example, in a situation where the pointer information of "0" is the reference target, the reference target is updated to the pointer information of "1" when the update cycle of 40 milliseconds elapses, and the pointer information of "1" corresponds to the pointer information of "1". The light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed using the light emission control data (X(1)) set by the pointer information, and the sound output control set corresponding to the pointer information of "1" is performed. Sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed using the data (Y(1)). In addition, when the pointer information of "1" is the reference target, the reference target is updated to the pointer information of "2" by the lapse of the update cycle of 40 milliseconds, and corresponds to the pointer information of "2". The light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed using the light emission control data (X(2)) set by the pointer information, and the sound output control set corresponding to the pointer information of "2" is performed. Sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed using the data (Y(2)). Then, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed using the light emission control data (X(k)) set in association with the pointer information of the last order "k" in the post-confirmation notification table 521. In addition, the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed using the sound output control data (Y(k)), and the execution control of the notification using the post-confirmation notification table 521 is terminated. The post-notification is terminated.

In other words, when the post-confirmation notification table 521 is used, the post-confirmation notification table 521 is used until the pointer information of the last order set in the post-confirmation notification table 521 becomes the reference target. Retained as a target. Although the details will be described later, the post-confirmation notification is set to have a higher execution priority than other notifications that can be executed at the same time. Therefore, when the post-confirmation notification table 521 is used, the post-confirmation notification is continued until the notification period set corresponding to the post-confirmation notification table 521 elapses.

The post-clearing notification table 522, the main body open notification table 523, the main body closed notification table 524, the front door open notification table 525, and the front door closed notification table 526 also contain light emission control data and sound output control data. Although the contents are different, the basic data configuration is the same as the post-confirmation notification table 521 shown in FIG. In other words, each of the various notification tables 521 to 526 has a plurality of pieces of pointer information set therein, and a combination of light emission control data and sound output control data is set corresponding to each piece of pointer information. Further, although the pointer information update cycle is the same for any of the notification tables 521 to 526, the pointer information is updated according to the type of the notification tables 521 to 526 without being limited to this. A configuration in which the cycles are different is also possible. The contents of the light emission control data and the sound output control data are different in each of the notification tables 521-526. Therefore, post-confirmation notification executed using the post-confirmation notification table 521, post-clear notification executed using the post-clear notification table 522, and main unit executed using the main body open notification table 523 Opening notification, body closing notification executed using the main body closing notification table 524, front door opening notification executed using the front door opening notification table 525, and front door closing notification table 526 are used. The contents of the front door closing notification executed by each are different from each other. Therefore, by confirming the content of light emitted from the display light emitting unit 53 and the content of sound output from the speaker unit 54, it is possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp which type of notification is being executed.

When the post-confirmation notification table 521 is used as described above, the post-confirmation notification table 521 is used until the pointer information of the last order set in the post-confirmation notification table 521 becomes the reference target. The post-confirmation notification table 521 is released from the use target when the execution control of the notification corresponding to the pointer information in the last order is completed while being maintained as an object. In this way, the annunciation table is maintained as an object to be used until the pointer information in the last order becomes a reference object, and is excluded from the object to be used when the execution control of the informing corresponding to the pointer information in the last order is completed. In addition to the post-confirmation notification table 521, there are a post-clear notification table 522, a main body closure notification table 524, and a front door closure notification table 526.

On the other hand, when the body opening notification table 523 and the front door opening notification table 525 are used, even if the pointer information of the last order set in these notification tables 523 and 525 is to be referenced, When the predetermined usage cancellation condition is not satisfied, the information tables 523 and 525 are maintained as the usage targets by returning the reference target to the pointer information of the first order. Further, when these informing tables 523 and 525 are used, they are released from use when a predetermined use cancellation condition is satisfied regardless of which pointer information is referenced. Specifically, when the main body opening notification table 523 is set to be used, the predetermined usage cancellation condition is met when the game machine main body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state. As a result, the table 523 for main body open notification is canceled from the use object. Further, when the front door open notification table 525 is set to be used, when the front door frame 14 changes from the open state to the closed state, it is determined that the predetermined use cancellation condition is satisfied, and the front door open notification table 525 is determined to be satisfied. The table 525 is released from being used.

The various notification tables 521 to 526 are set as use targets by being read into various execution areas 531 to 533 provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 . As various execution areas 531 to 533, a first execution area 531, a second execution area 532, and a third execution area 533 are provided. Although each of these various execution areas 531-533 has a storage capacity capable of reading one type of notification tables 521-526, it is impossible to simultaneously read multiple types of notification tables 521-526. storage capacity.

Priorities are set in advance for control execution targets in various execution areas 531 to 533 . Specifically, the first execution area 531 has the highest priority, the second execution area 532 has the second highest priority, and the third execution area 533 has the lowest priority. is set. When the notification table to be used is set in each of the first execution area 531, the second execution area 532, and the third execution area 533, when the pointer information update timing comes, the first to third execution areas Although the pointer information to be referenced in the notification table set in each of 531 to 533 is updated to the pointer information in the next order, the light emission control data and the sound output control data are stored in the first execution area 531. It is read from the set notification table, and is not read from the notification table set in each of the second execution area 532 and the third execution area 533 . Further, when the notification table to be used is set in each of the second execution area 532 and the third execution area 533, when the pointer information update timing comes, the second and third execution areas 532 and 533 Although the pointer information to be referenced in the notification table set for each is updated to the pointer information in the next order, the data for light emission control and the data for sound output control are set in the second execution area 532. It is read from the notification table and is not read from the notification table set in the third execution area 533 . Further, when the notification table to be used is set only in the third execution area 533, the notification table set in the third execution area 533 becomes a reference target when the pointer information update timing comes. The pointer information is updated to the next pointer information, and the light emission control data and sound output control data are read from the notification table set in the third execution area 533 .

By providing the first to third execution areas 531 to 533 as described above, it is possible to simultaneously set a plurality of notification tables for use, while at the same time determining the priority among the plurality of notification tables. It becomes possible to execute the notification corresponding to the notification table with a high value.

Further, even when the notification corresponding to the notification table with the higher priority is being executed, the pointer information to be referred to is updated when the timing for updating the notification table on the side with the lower priority comes. Updated. When the notification corresponding to the notification table with the higher priority is completed and the notification table on the side with the lower priority is still set to be used, the notification on the side with the lower priority is performed. Light emission control data and sound output control data corresponding to the current reference target pointer information are read out from the display table, and light emission control of the display light emission unit 53 and sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are performed. This makes it possible to execute the notification corresponding to the notification table having the lower priority at the timing when the notification corresponding to the notification table having the higher priority ends. Also, within the execution period of the notification table on the side with the lower priority, after the period from when the notification table becomes the target of use to when the notification corresponding to the notification table with the higher priority ends has elapsed. Since the notification corresponding to the notification table of the lower priority side is executed over the remaining period of , the notification corresponding to the notification table of the higher priority is followed by the notification of the lower priority side. It is possible to prevent the total period during which these notifications are being performed from becoming excessively long even when notifications corresponding to the table are executed.

The types of execution areas 531 to 533 to be read out are predetermined for each of the various notification tables 521 to 526, respectively. FIG. 264 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between various notification tables 521 to 526 and the types of execution areas 531 to 533 to be read.

As shown in FIG. 264, the post-confirmation notification table 521 and the post-clearance notification table 522 are read to the first execution area 531 having the highest priority. In this case, the post-confirmation notification table 521 is used when the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) is executed by the main CPU 63, and the post-clear notification table 522 is RAM cleared by the main CPU 63 (FIG. 258). 260) is executed. Both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) are never executed in one main process (FIG. 257). Further, when the supply of operating power to the sound emission control device 81 is stopped, the information stored in the sound and light side RAM 355 is erased. Therefore, when one of the post-confirmation notification table 521 and the post-clearance notification table 522 is set in the first execution area 531 , the other is not set in the first execution area 531 .

The main body open notification table 523 and the front door open notification table 525 are read to the second execution area 532 having the second highest priority. In this case, the main body open notification table 523 is used when the game machine main body 12 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the front door open notification table 525 is used when the front door frame 14 is changed from the closed state to the open state. It will be used when Therefore, when both the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are in the open state, both the main body open notification table 523 and the front door open notification table 525 are read objects to the second execution area 532. However, in this case, the open notification tables 523 and 525 to be read out at a later timing are read out to the second execution area 532 . As a result, it is possible to prevent multiple types of opening notification tables 523 and 525 from being set in the second execution area 532 at the same time. In addition, even if only one of the opening notification tables 523 and 525 is set in this manner, the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state when the main body opening notification table 523 is used. When the front door open notification table 525 is used, the front door open notification is executed indicating that the front door frame 14 is open. Even if the opening notification tables 523 and 525 are set, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the opening/closing body, which is basically in the closed state, is in the open state.

The main body closing notification table 524 and the front door closing notification table 526 are read to the third execution area 533 having the lowest priority. In this case, the main body closure notification table 524 is used when the gaming machine main body 12 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and the front door closure notification table 526 is used when the front door frame 14 is changed from the open state to the closed state. It will be used when Therefore, when both the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are changed from the open state to the closed state, both the main body closing notification table 524 and the front door closing notification table 526 are moved to the third execution area 533. However, in this case, the closing notification tables 524 and 526, which are to be read out at a later timing, are read out to the third execution area 533. FIG. This makes it possible to prevent multiple types of closure notification tables 524 and 526 from being set in the third execution area 533 at the same time. In addition, even if only one of the closing notification tables 524 and 526 is set in this manner, the game machine main body 12 is closed when the main body closing notification table 524 is used. When the front door closing notification table 526 is used, the front door closing notification indicating that the front door frame 14 is closed is executed. Even if the closing notification tables 524 and 526 are set, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the opening/closing body, which is basically in the closed state, has changed from the open state to the closed state.

Here, as already explained, the post-confirmation notification table 521, the post-clear notification table 522, the main body closing notification table 524, and the front door closing notification table 526 are used until the pointer information in the last order becomes a reference target. It is maintained as an object and is excluded from the use object when the execution control of the notification corresponding to the pointer information in the last order is completed. That is, the periods during which these notification tables 521, 522, 524, and 526 are used are fixed periods. The fixed period differs depending on the types of the notification tables 521, 522, 524, and 526. FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 264, the post-confirmation notification table 521 and the post-clearance notification table 522 are set with 30 seconds, which is the first fixed period (specific related period, first notification period), as the fixed period. In the main body closing notification table 524 and the front door closing notification table 526, 33 seconds, which is a second fixed period (predetermined target related period, second notification period) longer than the first fixed period, is set as a fixed period. is set. Note that the main body opening notification table 523 and the front door opening notification table 525 are not set for a period of time during which they are to be used. The front door open notification table 525 is used until the front door frame 14 is opened and then closed.

Next, the relationship between the post-confirmation notification and the main body closing notification, and the relationship between the post-clearing notification and the main body closing notification will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 265(a) shows the period during which the gaming machine body 12 is in the open state, FIG. 265(b) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed, and FIG. FIG. 265(d) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed, and FIG. 265(e) shows the period during which the main body closure notification table 524 is set in the third execution area 533, FIG. 265(f) shows the period during which the post-confirmation notification is executed, and FIG. ) indicates the period during which the post-clear notification is performed, and FIG. 265(h) indicates the period during which the main body closure notification is performed.

First, the case where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed will be described.

At the timing of t1, the gaming machine main body 12 is opened as shown in FIG. 265(a), so that the setting key insertion portion 68a is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. Then, when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the exposed setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key, main processing (FIG. 257) is started by the main side CPU 63. , t2, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is started as shown in FIG. 265(b). It should be noted that the main body open notification for notifying that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state is specified by opening/closing monitoring processing (FIG. 261) in the main side CPU 63 that the gaming machine main body 12 has changed from the closed state to the open state. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is started while the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state, the main body opening notification is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the body opening notification is executed even in this situation.

In the situation where the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) is being executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 become visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 by opening the gaming machine main body 12. The current set value is displayed with . After that, at the timing of t3, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) ends as shown in FIG. 265(b). In this case, the main CPU 63 transmits the return command at the time of confirmation to the sound and light CPU 353, so that the post-confirmation notification table 521 is transferred from the sound and light ROM 354 at the timing t3 as shown in FIG. It is read out and written in the first execution area 531 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . As a result, the post-confirmation notification is started by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 at the timing t3 as shown in FIG. 265(f). By confirming the post-confirmation notification, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the situation after the confirmation of the set value.

After that, at timing t4, as shown in FIG. 265(a), the gaming machine body 12 is changed from the open state to the closed state. In this case, when the body closing command is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353, the body closing notification table 524 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 as shown in FIG. and written in the third execution area 533 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . However, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 265(d), the post-confirmation notification table 521 is still set in the first execution area 531, which has a high priority for notification execution. The post-confirmation notification is continued as shown in FIG. On the other hand, even if the post-confirmation notification table 521 is set in the first execution area 531 having a high priority of notification execution, the pointer information to be referred to in the main body closure notification table 524 set in the third execution area 533 is updated each time it is updated.

After that, at the timing of t5, 30 seconds, which is the notification period of the post-confirmation notification, elapses from the timing of t3. Therefore, at the timing t5, the post-confirmation notification table 521 is deleted from the first execution area 531 as shown in FIG. is terminated. Also, at the timing t5, 33 seconds, which is the notification period for the main body closure notification, has not passed since the timing t4, so as shown in FIG. The set state is maintained. Therefore, at the timing of t5, the body closing notification is started as shown in FIG. 265(h).

The actual notification period of the main body closure notification is changed from the notification period (33 seconds) of the main body closure notification determined by the main body closure notification table 524 to the period ( It is the remaining period after subtracting the period from timing t4 to timing t5. The update of the pointer information to be referenced in the main body closure notification table 524 set in the third execution area 533 is performed each time the update timing is reached even during the period from timing t4 to timing t5. Therefore, by starting the execution control of the body closure notification from the pointer information to be referenced at the timing t5, the actual notification period of the body closure notification naturally becomes the remaining period.

At the timing of t6, 33 seconds, which is the notification period of the main body closing notification, elapses from the timing of t4. Therefore, at the timing t6, as shown in FIG. 265(e), the main body closure notification table 524 is deleted from the third execution area 533, and along with this, the main body closure notification is issued as shown in FIG. 265(h). is terminated.

Here, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed, the gaming machine main body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) ends. Therefore, after the post-confirmation notification table 521 is set in the first execution area 531 , the main body closure notification table 524 is set in the third execution area 533 . Therefore, an event that the post-confirmation notification is started immediately after the main body closure notification is started first does not occur.

In addition, the notification period defined in the body closure notification table 524, which has a lower notification execution priority, is set in the post-confirmation notification table 521, which has a higher notification execution priority. This period is longer than the notification period. After the post-confirmation notification table 521 is set in the first execution area 531 as described above, the main body closure notification table 524 is set in the third execution area 533 . As a result, after the post-confirmation notification is completed, the body closing notification can be executed.

Further, when the body closure notification is executed after the post-confirmation notification is executed, the actual execution period of the body closure notification is the notification period (33 seconds) of the body closure notification determined by the body closure notification table 524. is the remaining period after subtracting the period during which the execution of the notification was suspended due to the execution of the post-confirmation notification (the period from the timing of t4 to the timing of t5). As a result, when the body closure notification is executed following the completion of the post-confirmation notification, it is possible to prevent the total notification period of the post-confirmation notification and the body closure notification from becoming excessively long.

Next, the case where the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed will be described.

At the timing t7, the gaming machine body 12 is opened as shown in FIG. 265(a), so that the setting key insertion portion 68a is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. Then, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a state in which the exposed setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON by the setting key and the reset button 68c is pressed, and the main processing is performed by the main CPU 63. (FIG. 257) is started, and at the timing of t8, the set value update process (FIG. 259) is started as shown in FIG. 265(c). It should be noted that the main body open notification for notifying that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state is specified by opening/closing monitoring processing (FIG. 261) in the main side CPU 63 that the gaming machine main body 12 has changed from the closed state to the open state. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is started while the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state, the main body opening notification is not executed.

In the situation where the set value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 by opening the game machine main body 12. The setting value in the process of updating is displayed with . After that, at the timing of t9, the set value update process (FIG. 259) ends as shown in FIG. 265(c). In this case, when a clear completion command is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the sound and light CPU 353, the post-clear notification table 522 is read from the sound and light ROM 354 as shown in FIG. and written in the first execution area 531 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . As a result, at the timing t9, as shown in FIG. 265(g), the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 start the post-clearing notification. The manager of the game hall confirms the post-clearing notification, so that the situation after the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) is performed or the clear processing of the main side RAM 65 without executing the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) It is possible to grasp the situation after the is performed.

After that, at the timing of t10, the gaming machine body 12 is changed from the open state to the closed state as shown in FIG. 265(a). In this case, when the body closing command is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353, the body closing notification table 524 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 as shown in FIG. and written in the third execution area 533 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . However, at the timing of t10, the post-clear notification table 522 is still set in the first execution area 531 having a high priority of notification execution as shown in FIG. 265(d). 265(h), the main body closing notification is not started. On the other hand, even if the post-clear notification table 522 is set in the first execution area 531 having a high priority for notification execution, the pointer information to be referred to in the main body closure notification table 524 set in the third execution area 533 is updated each time it is updated.

Thereafter, at timing t11, 30 seconds, which is the notification period for the post-clearance notification, elapses from timing t9. Therefore, at the timing of t11, the post-clear notification table 522 is erased from the first execution area 531 as shown in FIG. is terminated. At the timing of t11, 33 seconds, which is the notification period of the main body closure notification, has not passed since the timing of t10. Therefore, as shown in FIG. The set state is maintained. Therefore, at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 265(h), the body closing notification is started.

The actual notification period of the main body closure notification is changed from the notification period (33 seconds) of the main body closure notification determined by the main body closure notification table 524 to the period ( It is the remaining period after subtracting the period from the timing of t10 to the timing of t11. The pointer information to be referred to in the table 524 for notifying main body closure set in the third execution area 533 is updated every time the update timing comes even during the period from the timing t10 to the timing t11. Therefore, by starting execution control of the body closure notification from the pointer information to be referenced at the timing of t11, the actual notification period of the body closure notification naturally becomes the remaining period.

At the timing of t12, 33 seconds, which is the notification period of the body closing notification, elapses from the timing of t10. Therefore, at the timing of t12, as shown in FIG. 265(e), the main body closure notification table 524 is deleted from the third execution area 533, and along with this, the main body closure notice is issued as shown in FIG. 265(h). is terminated.

Here, when the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed, the gaming machine body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state after the set value update process (FIG. 259) is completed. Therefore, after the post-clear notification table 522 is set in the first execution area 531 , the main body closure notification table 524 is set in the third execution area 533 . Therefore, an event that the post-clearing notification is started immediately after the main body closing notification is first started does not occur.

In addition, the notification period defined in the body closure notification table 524, which has a lower notification execution priority, is set in the post-clear notification table 522, which has a higher notification execution priority. This period is longer than the notification period. After the post-clear notification table 522 is set in the first execution area 531 as described above, the main body closure notification table 524 is set in the third execution area 533 . This makes it possible to execute the body closing notification after the post-clear notification is completed.

Further, when the body closure notification is executed after the post-clear notification is executed, the actual execution period of the body closure notification is the notification period (33 seconds) of the body closure notification determined by the body closure notification table 524. is the remaining period after subtracting the period during which the execution of the notification was suspended due to the execution of the post-clear notification (period from timing t10 to timing t11). As a result, when the body closure notification is executed following the completion of the post-clear notification, it is possible to prevent the total notification period of the post-clear notification and the body closure notification from becoming excessively long.

Next, the effect control processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Incidentally, the effect control process is repeatedly executed in a relatively short period (for example, 5 milliseconds) when the supply of operating power to the sound and light side CPU 353 is started.

If a confirmation start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SH101: YES), a setting process for confirmation notification is executed (step SH102). The confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already explained. In the confirmation notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is being executed and an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) are displayed. The display control device 82 is controlled to display on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If an update start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SH103: YES), setting processing for update notification is executed (step SH104). The update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already explained. In the update notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, and the setting value update process ( 259) is displayed on the pattern display device 41. The display control device 82 is controlled so as to display an image for recognizing the operation content for terminating (FIG. 259). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary to change the setting value (Fig. 259) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation contents necessary to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If the return command at the time of confirmation has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SH105: YES), end processing of the notification at the time of confirmation is executed (step SH106). The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of notification at confirmation, the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 258) started at step SH102 is terminated. Thereafter, the post-confirmation notification table 521 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 and written in the first execution area 531 of the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SH107). As a result, the post-confirmation notification is started by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 .

If a clear completion command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SH108: YES), end processing of update time notification is executed (step SH109). The clear completion command is issued when the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is terminated by the main side CPU 63, or when the clearing process of the main side RAM 65 without execution of the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is terminated. is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the case. In the end processing of the update notification, if the situation is after the setting processing of the update notification is executed in step SH104, the set value update processing (FIG. 259) started in the update notification setting processing is performed. Terminate the corresponding notification. Thereafter, the post-clearing notification table 522 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 and written in the first execution area 531 of the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SH110). As a result, the post-clearing notification is started by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 .

If the main body opening command or the front door opening command is received from the main side CPU 63 (step SH111: YES), the opening notification tables 523 and 525 corresponding to the opening command received this time are read from the sound and light side ROM 354, and the sound and light Write to the second execution area 532 of the side RAM 355 (step SH112). Specifically, when the body opening command is received, the body opening notification table 523 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 and written to the second execution area 532 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . When the front door open command is received, the front door open notification table 525 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 and written in the second execution area 532 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . As a result, under the condition that the notification tables 521 and 522 are not set in the first execution area 531, the notification corresponding to the opening notification tables 523 and 525 set in the second execution area 532 is displayed by the display light emitting unit 53. And the speaker unit 54 starts.

If the body closing command or the front door closing command is received from the main side CPU 63 (step SH113: YES), the closing notification tables 524 and 526 corresponding to the closing command received this time are read out from the sound and light side ROM 354, and the sound and light Write to the third execution area 533 of the side RAM 355 (step SH114). Specifically, when the body closing command is received, the body closing notification table 524 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 and written to the third execution area 533 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . When the front door closing command is received, the front door closing notification table 526 is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 and written to the third execution area 533 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . As a result, on the condition that the notification tables 521 and 522 are not set in the first execution area 531 and the notification tables 523 and 525 are not set in the second execution area 532, the third execution area 533 Notification corresponding to the set closing notification tables 524 and 526 is started by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 .

In the effect control process, in addition to the above processes, other processes are executed at step SH115, and task processing is executed at step SH116. In other processing, when a command to start the game round effect is received from the main side CPU 63, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are used to start the game round effect. If the situation is such that the effect for the game round should be advanced, settings are made for the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 to advance the effect for the game round. When the situation is such that the effect for the game should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to end the effect for the game cycle. In other processing, when a command to start the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is received from the main side CPU 63, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is produced by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54. Setting for starting is performed, and when the situation is such that the effect for the opening/closing execution mode should be advanced, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 are used to advance the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Setting is performed, and if the situation is such that the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 are set to terminate the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode.

When executing the above various effects, the effect execution table referred to for executing the effect is read to the effect execution area 534 provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 (see FIG. 262). The performance execution area 534 is set to an area having a lower execution priority than the first execution area 531 , the second execution area 532 and the third execution area 533 . Therefore, in a situation where an effect corresponding to the effect execution table set in the effect execution area 534 is being executed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54, the first execution area 531, the second execution area 532 and the third When the notification tables 521 to 526 are set in any of the execution areas 533, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 execute the notification corresponding to the notification tables 521 to 526 with priority over the effect. be done.

On the other hand, the effect corresponding to the effect execution table set in the effect execution area 534 is also performed in the pattern display device 41, and the display effect in the pattern display device 41 is notified corresponding to the notification tables 521 to 526. It will continue to be executed even if it is being executed with priority. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the event that the execution of all effects is stopped due to the execution of the notification corresponding to the notification tables 521-526.

Further, even in a situation where notifications corresponding to the notification tables 521 to 526 are executed with priority over effects, the pointer information to be referred to in the effect effect table set in the effect execution area 534 cannot be updated. It is executed every time the update timing comes. Therefore, when the notification being preferentially executed ends and the execution of the effect in the display light emitting part 53 and the speaker part 54 is resumed, the effect corresponding to the display effect at that point in the pattern display device 41 is displayed and emitted. It is possible to resume the operation at the unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 .

Next, the task processing executed at step SH116 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

If the post-confirmation notification table 521 or the post-clear notification table 522 is set in the first execution area 531 (step SH201: YES), pointer update processing for the first execution area 531 is executed (step SH202). In the pointer update process, on the condition that an update cycle of 40 milliseconds has elapsed since the previous update of the pointer information to be referenced in the notification tables 521 and 522 set in the first execution area 531, The pointer information to be referenced in the notification tables 521 and 522 is updated to the pointer information in the next order. Also, after the pointer information is updated, when the pointer information to be referenced exceeds the last pointer information in the notification tables 521 and 522 , the notification tables 521 and 522 are deleted from the first execution area 531 .

If a negative determination is made in step SH201, or if the process of step SH202 is executed, it is determined whether or not the main body opening notification table 523 or the front door opening notification table 525 is set in the second execution area 532. (Step SH203). If an affirmative determination is made in step SH203, pointer update processing of the second execution area 532 is executed (step SH204). In the pointer update process, on the condition that an update cycle of 40 milliseconds has elapsed since the previous update of the pointer information to be referenced in the notification tables 523 and 525 set in the second execution area 532, The pointer information to be referenced in the open notification tables 523 and 525 is updated to the pointer information in the next order. Further, when the pointer information to be referenced exceeds the pointer information in the last order in the release notification tables 523 and 525 after the pointer information is updated, the pointer information to be referenced is corrected to the pointer information in the first order. . In addition, in a situation where the body opening notification table 523 is set in the second execution area 532, when the body closing command is received from the main side CPU 63, the body opening notification table 523 is displayed from the second execution area 532. is erased, and if the front door open notification table 525 is set in the second execution area 532, if the front door closing command is received from the main CPU 63, the front door The open notification table 525 is erased.

If a negative determination is made in step SH203, or if the process of step SH204 is executed, it is determined whether or not the main body closing notification table 524 or the front door closing notification table 526 is set in the third execution area 533. (Step SH205). If an affirmative determination is made in step SH205, pointer update processing of the third execution area 533 is executed (step SH206). In the pointer update process, the update cycle of 40 milliseconds has elapsed since the previous update of the pointer information to be referenced in the closure notification tables 524 and 526 set in the third execution area 533. , the pointer information to be referenced in the closure notification tables 524 and 526 is updated to the pointer information in the next order. Also, after the pointer information is updated, if the pointer information to be referenced exceeds the last pointer information in the closure notification tables 524 and 526, the notification tables 524 and 526 are deleted from the third execution area 533. .

When a negative determination is made in step SH205, or when the process of step SH206 is executed, it is determined whether or not the effect execution table is set in the effect execution area 534 (step SH207). When an affirmative determination is made in step SH207, pointer update processing of the effect execution area 534 is executed (step SH208). In the pointer update process, on the condition that an update period of 40 milliseconds has passed since the previous update of the pointer information to be referred to in the effect execution table set in the effect execution area 534, the effect is executed. The pointer information to be referenced in the execution table is updated to the pointer information in the next order. Further, when the pointer information to be referenced exceeds the pointer information of the last order in the effect execution table after the pointer information is updated, the effect execution table is erased from the effect execution area 534 .

If a negative determination is made in step SH207, or if the processing of step SH208 is executed, it is determined whether or not the post-confirmation notification table 521 or the post-clear notification table 522 is set in the first execution area 531 ( step SH209). If an affirmative determination is made in step SH209, the display light emitting unit 53 is operated using the light emission control data corresponding to the current reference target pointer information in the notification tables 521 and 522 set in the first execution area 531. Light emission is controlled, and sound output control is performed for the speaker unit 54 using sound output control data corresponding to the pointer information to be referenced (step SH210). After executing the processing of step SH210, this task processing ends.

When a negative determination is made in step SH209, it is determined whether or not the main body opening notification table 523 or the front door opening notification table 525 is set in the second execution area 532 (step SH211). If an affirmative determination is made in step SH211, the display light emitting unit 53 is operated using the light emission control data corresponding to the current reference target pointer information in the notification tables 523 and 525 set in the second execution area 532. Light emission is controlled, and sound output control is performed for the speaker unit 54 using sound output control data corresponding to the pointer information to be referenced (step SH212). After executing the process of step SH212, this task process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step SH211, it is determined whether or not the main body closing notification table 524 or the front door closing notification table 526 is set in the third execution area 533 (step SH213). If an affirmative determination is made in step SH213, the display light emitting unit 53 is operated using the light emission control data corresponding to the current reference target pointer information in the notification tables 524 and 526 set in the third execution area 533. Light emission is controlled, and sound output control is performed for the speaker unit 54 using sound output control data corresponding to the pointer information to be referenced (step SH214). After executing the process of step SH214, this task process ends.

When a negative determination is made in step SH213, it is determined whether or not an effect execution area is set in the effect execution area 534 (step SH215). When an affirmative determination is made in step SH215, light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed using the light emission control data corresponding to the current reference target pointer information in the effect execution table set in the effect execution area 534. At the same time, the sound output control data corresponding to the pointer information to be referenced is used to control the sound output of the speaker section 54 (step SH216). When a negative determination is made in step SH215 or after the processing of step SH216 is executed, this task processing ends.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed, the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) is executed to clear the initialization targets of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. Area is initialized. As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed, the game can be started in a state where the area to be initialized has been initialized. Further, even when the area to be initialized is initialized in this way, the setting reference area 341 in which the information of the current setting value is stored is excluded from the initialization target. As a result, it is possible to start the game in a state in which the area to be initialized is initialized when the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is executed while preventing the setting value from being changed. .

When the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed and the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) is executed, a clear completion command is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353, so that post-clearing notification is executed. be. By confirming that this post-clear notification is being executed, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the RAM clearing process (Fig. 260) has been executed, and the set value update process (Fig. 259). It is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that

Since the post-clearing notification is performed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 , the manager of the game hall can confirm the post-clearing notification without opening the gaming machine body 12 . Therefore, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp that the RAM clearing process (FIG. 260) has been executed and that the set value updating process (FIG. 259) may have been executed.

Since the post-clear notification is executed until 30 seconds have elapsed after the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed, it becomes easier for the manager of the game hall to grasp that the post-clear notification is being executed.

Since the process for advancing the game is executed even in a situation where the post-clear notification is being executed, it is possible to execute the post-clear notification without hindering the progress of the game.

Even if the setting key insertion portion 68a is not turned on, if the power is turned on while pressing the reset button 68c, the setting value update process (FIG. 259) will not be executed. Clear processing (FIG. 260) is executed. In this case, the RAM clear processing (FIG. 260) is executed when the RAM clear processing (FIG. 260) is executed in the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) and when the setting value update processing (FIG. 259) is not executed. In any case, by calling the same subroutine, the areas to be initialized in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are initialized, and the post-clear notification is executed. A process is executed to As a result, in each situation described above, it is possible to execute the processing for initializing the area to be initialized and the processing for executing the post-clearing notification while simplifying the processing configuration.

In the configuration in which the setting value update process (FIG. 259) is executed by turning ON the setting key insertion portion 68a with the gaming machine main body 12 in the open state and turning ON the power while pressing the reset button 68c, When the game machine main body 12 changes from the open state to the closed state, the main body closing notification is executed. As a result, after the gaming machine main body 12 is placed in the open state to illegally execute the setting value updating process (FIG. 259), the gaming machine main body 12 does not actually illegally execute the setting value updating process (FIG. 259). Even in the case of the closed state, since the body closure notification is executed after the closed state, the administrator of the game hall can grasp the presence or absence of the fraudulent act.

Post-clear notification has a higher execution priority than main body closing notification. As a result, it is possible to directly notify that the set value update process (Fig. 259) has been executed while making it possible to notify whether or not the gaming machine body 12 has changed from the open state to the closed state. Become.

In a configuration in which the main body closing notification is executed for 33 seconds after the game machine main body 12 enters the closed state if the execution is not hindered due to the priority of the notification execution, the post-clearing notification is performed more than the main body closing notification. If the post-clearing notification ends before 33 seconds elapse after the gaming machine main body 12 is closed, the post-clearing notification is executed for the remaining 33 seconds. be done. Thus, in a configuration in which the post-clear notification has a higher execution priority than the main body closed notification, the main body closed notification can be executed after the post-clear notification is completed. In addition, even when the body closing notification is executed after the post-clearing notification is completed, the execution period is required until the post-clearing notification is completed after the game machine body 12 is closed. The remaining period is obtained by subtracting the period from 33 seconds. As a result, when the body closing notification is executed after the completion of the post-clear notification, it is possible to prevent the total execution period of these notifications from becoming excessively long.

The execution period of the main body closing notification is set to be longer than the execution period of the post-clearance notification. As a result, even if the post-clearing notification is given priority over the main body closing notification, it is possible to guarantee the execution period of the main body closing notification after the post-clearing notification ends.

When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed, a post-confirmation notification is executed by transmitting a return command at the time of confirmation from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353 . By confirming that the post-confirmation notification has been executed, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) has been executed.

Since the post-confirmation notification is executed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 , the manager of the game hall can confirm the post-confirmation notification without opening the game machine body 12 . Therefore, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) has been executed.

Since the post-confirmation notification is executed until 30 seconds have elapsed after the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258), the manager of the game hall can easily grasp that the post-confirmation notification is being executed.

Since the processing for advancing the game is executed even in a situation where the post-confirmation notification is being executed, it is possible to execute the post-confirmation notification without interfering with the progress of the game.

In a configuration in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed by turning ON the power while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON with the game machine body 12 in the open state, the game machine body 12 is opened. Main body closed notification is executed based on the closed state. As a result, after the gaming machine body 12 is placed in the open state to illegally execute the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258), the gaming machine body 12 does not actually illegally execute the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258). Even in the case of the closed state, since the main body closure notification is executed after the closed state, it is possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp the presence or absence of the fraudulent act.

Post-confirmation notification has a higher execution priority than main body closing notification. As a result, it is possible to directly inform that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) has been executed while making it possible to inform whether or not the gaming machine body 12 has changed from the open state to the closed state. .

In a configuration in which the main body closure notification is executed for 33 seconds after the game machine main body 12 is closed if the execution is not hindered due to the priority of the notification execution, the post-confirmation notification is performed more than the main body closure notification. If the post-confirmation notification ends before 33 seconds elapse after the gaming machine main body 12 is closed, the post-confirmation notification is executed for the remaining 33 seconds. be done. As a result, in a configuration in which the post-confirmation notification has a higher execution priority than the main body closure notification, the main body closure notification can be executed after the post-confirmation notification is completed. In addition, even if the body closing notification is executed after the post-confirmation notification is completed, the execution period is required until the post-confirmation notification is completed after the game machine body 12 is closed. The remaining period is obtained by subtracting the period from 33 seconds. As a result, when the body closure notification is executed after the post-confirmation notification is completed, it is possible to prevent the total execution period of these notifications from becoming excessively long.

The execution period of the main body closing notification is set to be longer than the execution period of the post-confirmation notification. As a result, even if the post-confirmation notification is given priority over the main body closure notification, it is possible to secure the execution period of the main body closure notification after the post-confirmation notification is finished.

Note that the RAM clearing process (FIG. 260) may be executed even when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) is executed. In this case, when the setting value is confirmed and the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off, the RAM clearing process (FIG. 260) is executed to clear the area other than the setting reference area 341 in the work area 221 for specific control. area is initialized, the stack area 222 for specific control is initialized, and a clear completion command is transmitted, so that the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 perform notification after clearing. In this configuration, post-clear notification is performed, so post-confirmation notification is not performed. In other words, in this configuration, common notification is executed regardless of which of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258), set value update process (FIG. 259), and RAM clear process (FIG. 260) is executed. becomes.

In addition, the configuration is such that the common post-clear notification is executed regardless of whether the set value update process (Fig. 259) is executed or the RAM clear process (Fig. 260) is executed alone. The present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which different notifications are executed depending on whether the set value update process (FIG. 259) is executed or the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) is executed.

Also, the notification period of the main body closing notification is not limited to 33 seconds, and may be longer than 33 seconds or shorter than 33 seconds. In addition, the notification period of the body closure notification is not limited to a configuration in which the notification period of the body closure notification is longer than 30 seconds, which is the notification period of the post-confirmation notification and the post-clear notification. The notification period of the post-notification may be the same as that of the post-notification, or the notification period of the main body closure notification may be shorter than the notification periods of the post-confirmation notification and the post-clearance notification.

In addition, the notification period of the main body opening notification is not limited to the configuration in which the game machine main body 12 is in the open state until it is in the closed state, and is predetermined after the game machine main body 12 is in the open state. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the body opening notification is executed over a fixed period. In this case, since the post-confirmation notification and the post-clear notification are set to have a higher execution priority than the main body open notification, the notification period of the main body open notification is completed at the stage when the post-confirmation notification or the post-clear notification is completed. If it remains, the body opening notification will be executed over the remaining period.

In addition, instead of the configuration in which the main body opening notification is not performed when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the pachinko machine 10 is opened while the game machine main body 12 is in the open state. A configuration may be adopted in which the main body opening notification is performed even when the power source is turned on. In this case, even when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 258) and the setting value update process (FIG. 259) are being executed, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 continue to perform the body opening notification. becomes. Further, when a situation arises in which post-confirmation notification or post-clear notification should be executed, the main body opening notification is terminated due to the priority of notification execution. If the game machine main body 12 is closed while the post-confirmation notification or the post-clear notification is being executed, the main body opening notification is not executed as it is. In this case, after the post-confirmation notification or the post-clear notification is completed, the body closure notification is executed for the remaining period of the execution period of the body closure notification. On the other hand, if the game machine main body 12 is not closed while the post-confirmation notification or the post-clear notification is being executed, the main body open notification is resumed after the post-confirmation notification or the post-clear notification is completed.

Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 259), the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) is executed instead of the initial setting (step SG703) at the start, so that the RAM clear process (FIG. 260) is not executed in step SG713. may be In this case, a clear completion command may be transmitted in the RAM clear processing (FIG. 260). Instead of transmitting the clear completion command in the RAM clear processing (FIG. 260) A configuration may be adopted in which the clear completion command is transmitted after making an affirmative determination.

In addition, when a return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353, an external output corresponding to the execution of the setting confirmation process (Fig. 258) is sent to the management computer of the game hall. It is good also as a structure performed. In addition, when a clear completion command is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353, an external output corresponding to the execution of the RAM clearing process (Fig. 260) is performed to the management computer of the game hall. may be

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In the present embodiment, it is possible for the player to predict the setting values set in the current pachinko machine 10 among the setting values "setting 1" to "setting 6" that determine the advantage of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in that an effect is executed. The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 268 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processes of steps SH301 to SH320 in the first timer interrupt process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG. Also, the first timer interrupt processing is periodically started at a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

In steps SH301 to SH305, steps S301 to S305 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment and steps S8901 to S8905 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Execute the same process. That is, power failure monitoring is performed by executing power failure information storage processing in step SH301. Specifically, similarly to the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment, it monitors whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, If the occurrence of is specified, an infinite loop occurs after the power failure processing is executed. In the power failure process, a power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. In addition, by executing the lottery random number update process at step SH302, the numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated, and at step SH303 The numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by executing the random number initial value update process, and the numerical value information of the fluctuation type counter CS is updated by executing the fluctuation counter update process in step SH304. Further, by executing fraud detection processing in step SH305, it monitors whether or not an event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred. In the fraud detection process, by monitoring the occurrence of multiple types of events and confirming that one of these multiple types of events has occurred, the game stop provided in the work area 221 for specific control Set "1" to the flag.

After executing the processing of steps SH301 to SH305, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is similar to step S8906 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. and start-up processing flag are set to "1" (step SH306). Even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 268) is started, the start-up processing in-progress flag indicates that the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 268) are executed in the same manner as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Of these, power failure monitoring (step SH301), updating of various counters (steps SH302 to step SH304), and fraud monitoring (step SH305) are performed, while processing for progressing the game (step SH307 to step SH320). 268) is to be terminated without executing As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the start-up processing flag is set when the main processing (FIG. 132) is started and the operation power supply start processing (steps S8801 to S8819) is started. "1" is set, and "0" is cleared when the process (steps S8801 to S8819) at the start of supply of the operating power ends.

If at least one of the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step SH306: YES), this first timer interrupt process (Fig. 268 ). That is, not only in the situation where "1" is set in the game stop flag, but also in the case where "1" is set in the start-up processing flag, step SH301 to step SH301 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 268) While the process of SH305 is executed, the processes of steps SH307 to SH320 are not executed.

When neither the game stop flag nor the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step SH306: NO), the processing of steps SH307 to SH320 is executed. Specifically, in step SH307, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information has been set in the previous first timer interrupt process, a process for outputting corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32b and 34b is executed.

After that, read processing is executed (step SH308). In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

After that, ball entry detection processing is executed (step SH309). In the ball-entering detection process, signals received from the ball-entering detection sensors 42a to 49a are read, and based on the reading results, the out port 24a, the general prize-winning port 31, the special electric prize-winning device 32, and the first operating port 33 , the presence or absence of the ball entering the second operating port 34 and the through gate 35 is specified.

After that, a timer update process is executed for collectively updating numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 65 (step SH310). In this case, the timer counters that are updated by subtracting the stored numerical information are collectively handled. may be configured.

Thereafter, a launch control process for controlling the launch of game balls is executed (step SH311). In a situation where the shooting operation to the shooting operation device 28 is continued, one game ball is shot in 0.6 seconds, which is a predetermined shooting cycle. In the subsequent step SH312, as an input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process of step SH308, disconnection of each ball detection sensor 42a to 49a is confirmed, and the opening of the game machine body 12 and the front door frame 14 is confirmed. I do.

After that, a special figure special electric control process for controlling the execution of game rounds and the execution control of the opening/closing execution mode is executed (step SH313). Special figure special electric control processing is explained later.

After that, the general map general electric control process is executed (step SH314). In the general map general electric control process, when the prize to the through gate 35 is generated, the processing for acquiring the reservation information on the general map side is executed, and when the reservation information on the general map side is stored Then, open determination is performed for the reservation information, and processing for performing the production for the normal map is performed with the open determination as a trigger. Moreover, based on the result of open determination, the process which opens and closes the universal electrical accessory 34a of the 2nd operation|movement opening 34 is performed. In this case, if the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, corresponding processing is executed, and if the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, corresponding processing is executed. Further, when the opening/closing execution mode is set, the low-frequency support mode is set even if the immediately preceding support mode is the high-frequency support mode.

In the following step SH315, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding step SH313 and step SH314, while setting the output information for reflecting the increase or decrease number of pending information pertaining to the special figure display unit 37a to the special figure pending display unit 37b , Set the output information for reflecting the increase/decrease number of the reservation information related to the normal map display unit 38a to the normal map reservation display unit 38b. In addition, in step SH315, based on the processing results of step SH313 and step SH314 immediately before, along with setting the output information for updating the display content of the special figure display unit 37a, the display content of the normal figure display unit 38a Set the output information for updating.

After that, the content of the command and signal received from the payout control device 77 is confirmed, and payout state reception processing for performing processing corresponding to the confirmation result is executed (step SH316). Also, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output object is executed (step SH317). Also, an external information setting process is executed for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current first timer interrupt process (step SH318).

Thereafter, setting monitoring processing is executed (step SH319), and management processing is executed (step SH320). In the setting monitoring process, the same process as step S8220 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221 of the main RAM 65 corresponds to any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6". When the value of the set value counter is "0" or "7" or more, it is determined that the set value is abnormal, and the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps SH307 to SH320 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step SH306 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 268). As a result, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal, the progress of the game is stopped. On the other hand, since the processing of steps SH301 to SH305 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 268) is executed even in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the progress of the game is stopped. Power outage monitoring is executed even in a situation where the winning random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and fraud detection is executed.

After setting the game stop flag to “1”, an abnormality command indicating that the set value is abnormal is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting value abnormality, and causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "Please change the setting." . Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Further, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the pachinko machine 10 will continue to operate until the set value update process (step S8819) of the main process (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed. When the supply of the operating power is resumed, the above notification is continued and the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is maintained. When the progress of the game is stopped, the manager of the game hall confirms the above notification, temporarily stops the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and then restarts the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加In this case, an operation is performed to execute the set value update process (step S8819). As a result, when a setting value abnormality occurs, a new setting value can be set in the setting value updating process (step S8819).

Monitoring processing for whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 268) that is started periodically. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal even while the game is being played. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being continued even though the set value is abnormal. Moreover, the monitoring of whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed each time a monitoring opportunity occurs. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether the set value is abnormal.

Next, the management processing executed at step SH320 will be described. In the management process, a management execution process is executed in the same manner as the management process (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment, and a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are used in the management execution process. and execute the check process. FIG. 269 is a flowchart showing check processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the check process, if the front door frame 14 is open (step SH401: YES), the normal ball entry management process (step SH404), the ball entry management process during the opening/closing execution mode (step SH405), and the high frequency Result calculation processing (step SH407) and display processing (step SH408) are executed without executing any of the ball entry management processing (step SH406) during the support mode. Since the game area PA is formed by the space partitioned in the front and rear by the back surface of the window panel 52 provided on the front door frame 14 and the front surface of the game board 24, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state, Even if the game area PA is opened forward and a game ball is shot toward the game area PA in this situation, the game ball cannot flow down the game area PA normally. In addition, when a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 while the front door frame 14 is in an open state, the game hall administrator may This is the case where the front door frame 14 is in an open state and a game ball enters due to maintenance or the like. Since such a game ball entry is not a game ball entry in a regular game execution situation, there is no need to manage such a game ball entry. Therefore, in the check process, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state as described above, none of the processes of steps SH404 to SH406 are executed.

When the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is set (steps SH401 to SH403: NO), normal ball entry management processing is executed (step SH404). When the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the opening/closing execution mode is set (step SH401: NO, step SH402: YES), ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode is executed (step SH405). If the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the high frequency support mode is set (step SH401: NO, step SH403: YES), ball entry management processing during the high frequency support mode is executed (step SH406). The contents of the normal ball entry management process (step SH404) are the same as those in step S4004 of the check process (FIG. 73) in the fifteenth embodiment. The content is the same as step S4005 of the check processing (FIG. 73) in the fifteenth embodiment, and the processing content of the ball entry management processing (step SH406) in the high-frequency support mode is the check processing in the fifteenth embodiment. This is the same as step S4006 in (FIG. 73).

That is, in the present embodiment, as in the fifteenth embodiment, the non-specific control work area 223 includes a normal counter area 231, an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and a high-frequency support mode counter area 233. is provided (see FIG. 72). Each of these areas 231 to 233 includes general winning counters 231a, 232a, 233a, special electric winning counters 231b, 232b, 233b, first operation counters 231c, 232c, 233c, second operation counters 231d, 232d, 233d, and Out counters 231e, 232e, and 233e are provided. The general winning counters 231a, 232a, 233a are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The special electric prize-winning counters 231b, 232b, and 233b are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the special electric prize-winning device 32 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The first operation counters 231c, 232c, and 233c are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the first operation opening 33 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The second operation counters 231d, 232d, and 233d are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The out counters 231e, 232e, 233e are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the out port 24a from a predetermined measurement start timing.

Each of the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 is in a state in which the front door frame 14 is in a closed state and neither in the opening/closing execution mode nor in the high-frequency support mode. It is used to count the number of game balls entered in 31-34. The measurement of the number of game balls is executed in a normal ball entry management process (step SH404). Each of the counters 232a to 232e in the open/close execution mode counter area 232 is in the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the open/close execution mode is in the target ball entry portion 24a, 31 to 34. It is used to count the number of game balls thrown. The measurement of the number of game balls is executed in the entering ball management process (step SH405) during the open/close execution mode. Each of the counters 233a to 233e in the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 is the target ball entry portion 24a, 31 to 34 when the front door frame 14 is closed and the high-frequency support mode is set. It is used to count the number of game balls entered in the . This measurement of the number of game balls is executed in the ball entry management process (step SH406) during the high frequency support mode.

The reason why the state in which the front door frame 14 is open is not subject to measurement is that when the front door frame 14 is opened, a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 by maintenance. This is to exclude the number of balls entered in the case where the number of balls is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the open state may also be measured in the same manner as the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state.

In addition to the normal counter area 231 , open/close execution mode counter area 232 , and high-frequency support mode counter area 233 , the non-specific control work area 223 includes a calculation result storage area 234 . The calculation result storage area 234 is an area for storing information on the game history management results calculated using the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233. . The information of the management result of the game history stored in the calculation result storage area 234 is stored and held until the newly calculated information of the management result of the game history is overwritten by the newly calculated information.

Returning to the description of the check process (FIG. 269), if the determination in step SH401 is affirmative, if the process of step SH404 is executed, if the process of step SH405 is executed, or if the process of step SH406 is executed, step Result calculation processing is executed in SH407, and display processing is executed in step SH408.

In the display processing of step SH408, the same processing as the display processing (FIG. 76) in the fifteenth embodiment is executed. However, in step S4306, the display type data corresponding to the type of parameter corresponding to the value of the display target counter is set in the display target setting area 276. FIG. The display type data indicates which one of the 61st to 68th parameters is to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and is displayed on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display. This is display data for the device 202 to perform. In step S4307, the parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the calculation result storage area 234, and the calculation result data corresponding to the first decimal place number and the second decimal place number in the read parameter is read. Set in the display target setting area 276 .

The display type data and the calculation result data set as described above are set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step S9007 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). are displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification. In this case, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 display which of the 61st to 68th parameters is to be notified. Further, the display corresponding to the first decimal place in the parameter to be notified is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the display corresponding to the second decimal place in the parameter to be notified is displayed in the fourth notification. This is performed on the display device 204 for the display. The display of one parameter on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 continues for 10 seconds, and after the display continues for 10 seconds, the display is switched to the parameter to be notified in the next order.

FIG. 270 is a flow chart showing the result calculation process of step SH407.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SH501). The management start flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the game history collection for calculating the management result of the game history should be executed. In this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started), the game discharged from the game area PA Until the total number of balls reaches or exceeds the number corresponding to the management start reference value, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is not executed to collect the game history for calculating the management result of the game history. is equal to or greater than the number corresponding to the management start reference value, game history collection is executed for calculating the management result of the game history. At the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 may be checked before shipment, and game balls may be hit for trial. On the other hand, until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the game for calculating the management result of the game history is performed. By disabling the execution of history collection, it is possible to prevent collection of the game history for calculating the game history management result, such as the ball entry result at the time of the operation check as described above. Become.

Here, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started), the value of the management start flag is "0". It has become. In this case, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 is also "0". On the other hand, in a situation where the value of the management start flag is "1", the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and then in a situation in which backup power is supplied to the main side RAM 65, the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is supplied. is started, the value of the management start flag remains "1". In this case, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 is maintained in the state before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. With the above configuration, when the value of the management start flag is "0", the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, And the values of the respective counters 233a to 233e in the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are also "0".

Incidentally, when RAM clear processing is executed in step S8816 in the main processing (FIG. 132), the clear processing targets are the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. The work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are excluded from the clear processing targets. As a result, the manager of the game hall cannot intentionally clear the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0".

If a negative determination is made in step SH501, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency support mode counter area 233 The total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the respective counters 233a to 233e (step SH502). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than "300", which is the management start reference value (step SH503).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SH503, the management start flag of the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SH504). Also, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are all cleared to "0". (Step SH505). As a result, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is the management start reference value. All the game history information collected until the number corresponding to or more is reached is deleted. Therefore, until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, game history collection for calculating the management result of the game history is continued. can be prevented from executing.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SH501, the total number is calculated in the same manner as in step SH502 (step SH506). That is, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are The total number is calculated by totaling all. Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is equal to or greater than the calculation reference number "60000" (step SH507). Since the pachinko machine 10 shoots a maximum of 100 game balls per minute, 60000 is the maximum number of shots in 10 hours. In this case, the general business hours of the game hall is about 13 hours, and the time during which the game is played in neither the opening/closing execution mode by the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode is about 10 hours. Therefore, the calculation reference number is set by assuming the maximum number of game balls shot in one business day. Note that the calculation reference number is not limited to 60,000. For example, the number may be less than 60,000, such as 6,000, or greater than 60,000, such as 90,000.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SH507, arithmetic processing of various parameters is executed (step SH508). Specifically, the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are set to K61 to K65, the values of the various counters 232a to 232e in the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 are set to K71 to K75, and the values of the counters 232a to 232e are set to K71 to K75. The following 61st to 68th parameters are calculated when the values of the various counters 233a to 233e in the counter area 233 are K81 to K85.
61st parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (“K61+K71+K81”דNumber of prize balls for winning in general prize winning port 31”+“K62+K72+K82”דNumber of prize balls for winning in special electric prize winning device 32”+“K63+K73+K83” ”דNumber of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33”+“K64+K74+K84”דNumber of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34”)/Total number of game balls discharged from game area PA ( K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 + K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75 + K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) ratio 62nd parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during normal operation (K61 x "Number of prize balls for winning in general winning gate 31" + K62 x "Number of prize balls for winning in special electric winning device 32 ” + K63 × "number of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33" + K64 × "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA in normal time (K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 ) Ratio 63rd parameter: Total number of game balls paid out in open/close execution mode (K71 x “Number of prize balls for winning in general winning port 31” + K72 x “Number of prize balls for winning in special electric prize winning device 32”) + K73 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + K74 x "number of winning balls for winning to second operating port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA in open/close execution mode Ratio of number (K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75) 64th parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during high-frequency support mode (K81 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K82 x "for winning to special electric winning device 32 Number of prize balls" + K83 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the first operation port 33" + K84 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the second operation port 34") / Discharged from the game area PA in the high frequency support mode Percentage of the total number of game balls (K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) 65th parameter: Total number of game balls entering the general winning hole 31 (K61 + K71 + K81) / Total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 + K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75 + K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) ratio 66th parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls entering the first operation port 33 (K63+K73+K83) / the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K61+K62+K63+K64+K65+K71+K72+K73+K74+K75+K81+K82+K83+K84+K85) first Total number of game balls entering the operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 (K63+K64)/(Total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA during normal operation (K61+K62+K63+K64+K65)+Total payout of game balls during normal operation Quantity (K61 x "number of prize balls for winning to general prize opening 31" + K62 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K63 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K64 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the second operation port 34")) ratio 68th parameter: ("K62 + K72 + K82" x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + "K64 + K74 + K84" x "Second operation Number of prize balls for winning into gate 34”) / total number of game balls paid out (“K61 + K71 + K81” x “Number of prize balls for winning in general winning gate 31” + “K62 + K72 + K82” x “Number of winning balls in special electric prize winning device 32”) number of prize balls”+“K63+K73+K83”דnumber of prize balls for winning to the first operating port 33”+“K64+K74+K84”דnumber of prize balls to winning to the second operating port 34”).

After that, the calculation result storage area 234 is overwritten with the 61st to 68th parameters calculated in step SH508 (step SH509). In this case, the 61st to 68th parameters of the calculation result of the previous processing that have already been stored in the calculation result storage area 234 are deleted. Since backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, if the backup power is supplied, the pachinko machine 10 Information of the 61st to 68th parameters calculated before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is stored in the calculation result storage area 234 even immediately after the supply of the operating power is started.

After that, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are all cleared to "0". (Step SH510). As a result, it is possible to once erase the game history information at the moment when the 61st to 68th parameters are calculated.

Immediately after the management start flag is set to "1", when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the value obtained by subtracting the management start reference value from the calculation reference number, steps SH508 to The processing of step SH510 may be executed, and then the processing of steps SH508 to SH510 may be executed when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the calculation reference number.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined parameter among the 61st to 68th parameters newly written in the calculation result storage area 234 is within the suggested reference range (step SH511). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the content of the 67th parameter is within the range of 1/20 to 1/10. This suggested reference range is determined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 10, and the specific numerical range is arbitrary.

If the content of the 67th parameter is included in the suggested reference range (step SH511: YES), the suggested reference flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SH512), and the 67th parameter is not included in the suggestion criterion range (step SH511: NO), the suggestion criterion flag is cleared to "0" (step SH513). The suggestion criterion flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the contents of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process are within the suggestion criterion range. Since the suggested reference flag is provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the backup power is supplied to the main side RAM 65 so that the suggested reference flag The information storage state is maintained, and even if the RAM clear processing is executed in step S8816 of the main processing (FIG. 132), it is not cleared to "0".

Next, the special figure special electric control processing executed in step SH313 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 268) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the processing of step SH601 ~ step SH612 in the special figure special electric control processing is executed using the program for specific control in the main side CPU63 and the data for specific control.

In steps SH601 to SH609, the same processing as steps S401 to S409 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12) in the first embodiment is executed, and in steps SH611 to SH612, the special feature in the first embodiment. The same processing as steps S411 to S412 of the figure special electric control processing (FIG. 12) is executed. In step SH610, a special electric open process is executed. FIG. 272 is a flow chart showing the process during special electric release in step SH610. It should be noted that the processes of steps SH701 to SH709 in the special electric open process are executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main side CPU63.

First, a process for advancing the round game is executed (step SH701). In the process for progressing the round game, when a special electric prize winning device 32 has been won, a counter updating process for counting the number of winning game balls to the special electric prize winning device 32 provided in the main side RAM 65 is performed. to run. After that, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the round game is satisfied (step SH702). Specifically, when the number of winning game balls to the special electric winning device 32 generated in the current round game is equal to or more than the upper limit number of the round game, it is determined that the end condition of the round game is established. . Also, when the open duration period of the special electric prize winning device 32 in the current round game has reached the upper limit duration period, it is determined that the end condition of the round game is established.

If the end condition of the round game is satisfied (step SH702: YES), the special electric winning device 32 is closed by executing the closing setting process (step SH703). Also, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step SH704). The round counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the number of remaining round games to be generated in the open/close execution mode.

If the value of the round counter after decrementing by 1 is not "0" (step SH705: NO), an interval period setting process is executed (step SH706). In the interval period setting process, an interval period is set for maintaining the closed state of the special electric prize winning device 32 until the timing of starting the next round game. After that, by adding 1 to the value of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from that corresponding to the special electric open processing to that corresponding to the special electric closed processing (step SH707).

If the value of the round counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step SH705: YES), an ending process is executed (step SH708). After that, by adding 2 to the value of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from that corresponding to the special electric open processing to that corresponding to the special electric end processing (step SH709).

FIG. 273 is a flow chart showing the ending process of step SH708. Note that the processes of steps SH801 to SH809 in the ending process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, an ending period setting process is executed (step SH801). In the ending period setting process, the ending period (for example, 10 seconds) in the current open/close execution mode is set. In the special electric end processing (step SH612) of the special special electric control processing (Fig. 271), on the condition that the ending period has passed, the success or failure lottery mode and the support mode after the end of the opening and closing execution mode are executed this time. By setting the mode corresponding to the jackpot result that triggered the mode start, and then clearing the value of the special special electric counter to "0", the current opening/closing execution mode is terminated.

After executing the process of step SH801, in steps SH802 to SH809, the process for executing the ending effect by the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54 and the pattern display device 41 during the current ending period is executed. In this embodiment, in the ending effect on the symbol display device 41, a setting value suggesting effect that enables the player to predict the current setting value set in the pachinko machine 10 can be executed.

FIGS. 274(a) and 274(b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the ending effect executed by the pattern display device 41. FIG. 274(a) and 274(b) are displayed on the pattern display device 41 as ending effects in the opening and closing execution modes of different execution times. In both FIGS. 274(a) and 274(b), an ending image CH1 (specifically, a character image of "END") is displayed on the pattern display device 41 as an image indicating the ending period. . In addition, in FIG. 274(a), the first suggestive character image CH2 is displayed in addition to the ending image CH1, and in FIG. 274(b), the second suggestive character image CH3 is displayed in addition to the ending image CH1. It is

The first suggestion character image CH2 is an image displayed as the first suggestion effect in the ending effect. The first suggestion effect is the effect that is selected with the highest probability as the ending effect even in the situation where any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6" is set. On the other hand, the second suggestive character image CH3 is an image displayed as the fifth suggestive effect in the ending effect. The fifth suggestive effect is the effect that is selected with the lowest probability as the ending effect even in the situation where any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6" is set, and "setting 1" to "setting 6 , the higher the set value for the player's advantage, the higher the probability of being selected as the ending effect. Therefore, even if the first suggestive character image CH2 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 during the ending period, the player cannot determine which of the "setting 1" to "setting 6" the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is. However, when the second suggesting character image CH3 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 during the ending period, the player believes that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". It is possible to predict that the setting value is highly advantageous.

In addition to the first suggestive effect and the fifth suggestive effect, the ending effect includes a second suggestive effect, a third suggestive effect, and a fourth suggestive effect. In each of these first to fifth suggestive effects, the ending image CH1 is displayed and the suggestive character image (the first suggestive character image CH2 for the first suggestive effect, and the second suggestive character image CH2 for the fifth suggestive effect). Although the character image CH3) for suggestion is displayed, the content of the character image for suggestion is different in each of the first to fifth suggestion effects. Therefore, the player can grasp which of the first to fifth suggestive effects is being executed as the ending effect by confirming the content of the suggestive character image.

Specifically, the processing after step SH802 in the ending processing (FIG. 273) is first determined whether or not the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal (step SH802). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221 of the main RAM 65 corresponds to any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6". If the value of the set value counter is "0" or "7" or more, it is determined that the set value is abnormal (step SH802: NO), and the first suggestion is made to the work area 221 for specific control in the main RAM 65. Effect information is stored (step SH803). The first suggestive effect information, which will be described in detail later, tells the main side CPU 63 that the first suggestive effect should be executed by the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the pattern display device 41 as the effect for the current ending period. This is information for identifying the sound and allowing the sound emission control device 81 to recognize it.

If the value of the set value counter corresponds to any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined that the set value is normal (step SH802: YES), and the main side RAM 65 for non-specific control It is determined whether or not the suggestion criterion flag in the work area 223 is set to "1" (step SH804). As already explained, the suggestion criterion flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) is within the suggestion criterion range. .

If the suggestion criterion flag is set to "1" (step SH804: YES), that is, if the contents of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) are normal, The lottery tables 541a to 541f (see FIG. 275) corresponding to the set values are read out from the previously stored set value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion (step SH805). On the other hand, if the suggestion criterion flag is not set to "1" (step SH804: NO), that is, if the contents of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) are not normal, or if the 67 parameters have not been calculated, the lottery tables 542a to 542f (see FIG. 275) corresponding to the setting values are read out from the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 for the time of suggestion limitation stored in advance in the main ROM 64 (step SH806). Although the details will be described later, the lottery table read out in step SH805 or SH806 includes an ending to be selected from among the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect, the third suggestive effect, the fourth suggestive effect, and the fifth suggestive effect. Information on the types of performances is set, and a lottery value for winning is set corresponding to each of the ending performances to be selected so that the probability of selection of the ending performances to be selected becomes a predetermined probability. ing.

After the processing of step SH805 or step SH806 is executed, lottery processing for setting value suggestion is executed (step SH807). In the setting value suggestion lottery process, a lottery value is acquired from the random number counter for ending effect that is periodically updated in the specific control work area 221 of the main RAM 65, and the acquired lottery value is processed in step SH805 and step SH805. Suggestive effect information (first suggested effect information, second suggested effect information, second 3 suggestive effect information, 4th suggestive effect information, or 5th suggestive effect information) is read.

Here, the set value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion and the set value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction will be described. FIG. 275 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data configuration of the main-side ROM 64. As shown in FIG. A set value suggestion lottery table group 541 for normal suggestion and a set value suggestion lottery table group 542 for suggestion limit are stored in advance in the main ROM 64 . In the setting value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion, a table 541a for setting 1 at the time of normal suggestion, which is referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1", and the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 A table 541b for setting 2 at the time of normal suggestion referred to when it is "setting 2", and a table 541c for setting 3 at the time of normal suggestion referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". , a table 541d for setting 4 at the time of normal suggestion that is referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4", and a normal suggestion that is referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5" There are a table 541e for setting 5 at time and a table 541f for setting 6 at normal suggested time which is referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". In the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction, a table 542a for setting 1 at the time of suggestion restriction, which is referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1", and the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are stored. A table 542b for setting 2 at the time of suggestion restriction referred to when it is "setting 2", and a table 542c for setting 3 at time of suggestion restriction referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". , a table 542d for setting 4 at the time of suggestion restriction referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4", and a suggestion restriction referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5" There are a table 542e for setting 5 at time and a table 542f for setting 6 at suggestion limit, which is referred to when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6".

FIG. 276 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the selection probabilities of the first to fifth suggestive effect information when each of the various tables 541a to 541f and 542a to 542f is selected.

When any one of the setting 1-6 tables 541a-541f for normal suggestion is referred to, any of the first-fifth suggestion effect information can be selected. However, the probability that the first suggestion effect information is selected is set to be the highest in any of the tables 541a to 541f for settings 1 to 6 at the time of normal suggestion. Specifically, in the tables 541a to 541c for settings 1 to 3 at the time of normal suggestion, the probability that the first suggestion effect information is selected exceeds 50%, and tables 541d to 541d for settings 4 to 6 at the time of normal suggestion. Even at 541f, the first suggestive effect information is selected with a probability of about 50%. Therefore, even if the first suggestion effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to predict the current set value.

The second suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 25% in the tables 541a, 541c, and 541e for settings 1, 3, and 5 at the time of normal suggestion. The table 541b, 541d, 541f is selected with a probability of 10%. On the other hand, the third suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 10% in the tables 541a, 541c, and 541e for settings 1, 3, and 5 at the time of normal suggestion. 6 tables 541b, 541d, and 541f are selected with a probability of 25%. That is, the second suggestive effect is likely to be executed when odd set values are set, and the third suggestive effect is likely to be executed when even set values are set. Therefore, when the second suggestive effect is executed, the player can predict that there is a high possibility that an odd set value is set, and when the third suggestive effect is executed, It is possible for the player to anticipate that even setting values are likely to be set.

The fourth suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 4% in the tables 541a to 541c for settings 1 to 3 at the time of normal suggestion, whereas in the tables 541d to 541f for settings 4 to 6 at the time of normal suggestion, 10% chance of being selected. In other words, the probability of execution of the fourth suggestion effect is low when the setting value is "setting 1" to "setting 3" corresponding to the low setting value side, and "setting 4" to "setting 4" to "setting value 3" corresponding to the high setting value side is low. In the case of "setting 6", the probability of execution is more than doubled compared to the cases of "setting 1" to "setting 3". Therefore, when the fourth suggestive effect is executed, the player can predict that there is a high possibility that "setting 4" to "setting 6", which are on the higher side of the set value, are set. .

The fifth suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 1% in the setting 1 and 2 tables 541a and 541b during normal suggestion, and is selected with a probability of 4% in the setting 3 table 541c during normal suggestion. Selected with a probability of 6% in the table 541d for setting 4 at the time of suggestion, selected with a probability of 8% in the table 541e for setting 5 at the time of normal suggestion, and 10% in the table 541f for setting 6 at the time of normal suggestion. is selected with a probability of In other words, the probability that the fifth suggestion effect will be executed in "Setting 1" and "Setting 2" is very low, and the probability that it will be executed in "Setting 3" is higher than in "Setting 1" and "Setting 2". Although it is high, it is still low, and the probability that it will be executed in the order of “setting 4” → “setting 5” → “setting 6” is increasing sequentially. Therefore, when the fifth suggestive effect is executed, the player can predict that there is a high possibility that a set value with a high degree of advantage is set.

When one of the tables 542a to 542f for setting 1 to 6 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to, the first to third suggestion effect information can be selected, but the fourth and fifth suggestion effect information are not selected. Specifically, in the tables 542a, 542c, and 542e for settings 1, 3, and 5 at the time of suggestion restriction, the first suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 65%, and the second suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 25%. , and the third suggestive effect information is selected with a probability of 10%, while neither the fourth suggestive effect information nor the fifth suggestive effect information is selected. Further, in the tables 542b, 542d, and 542f for settings 2, 4, and 6 at the time of suggestion restriction, the first suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 65%, the second suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 10%, and the second suggestion effect information is selected with a probability of 10%. While the third suggestive effect information is selected with a probability of 25%, neither the fourth suggestive effect information nor the fifth suggestive effect information is selected. In other words, when any one of the tables 542a to 542f for setting 1 to 6 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to, one of the first to third suggestion effects is executed, and the fourth suggestion effect and the fifth suggestion effect are executed. not.

As already explained, if the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) is normal, the set value at the time of normal suggestion setting 1 included in the suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion While the lottery table corresponding to the setting value is selected from the tables 541a to 541f for ~6, if the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the latest result calculation process (Fig. 270) is abnormal, A lottery table corresponding to the set value is selected from tables 542a to 542f for settings 1 to 6 during suggestion restriction included in the set value suggestion lottery table group 542 for the time of suggestion restriction. In this case, when any one of the tables 542a to 542f for setting 1 to 6 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to as described above, any one of the first to third suggestion effects is executed, and the fourth suggestion effect and the fifth suggestion effect are executed. Suggestion production is not performed. As a result, when the contents of the 67th parameter, that is, the winning probability of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 in the normal state is not normal, an effect suggesting that the set value is on the high side is executed. It is possible to prevent it from being done. Therefore, even though the winning probability of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 is not normal, the player who confirms the effect suggesting that the set value is on the high side will stop. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the game is continued without being caught.

On the other hand, even when the tables 542a to 542f for setting 1 to 6 of suggestion restriction are referred to, not only the first suggestion presentation but also the second suggestion presentation and the third suggestion presentation can be executed. Then, similarly to the case where the tables 541a to 541f for settings 1 to 541f for normal suggestion are referred to, the second suggestion effect is likely to be executed when odd setting values are set, and the third suggestion effect is even. is set, it is likely to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suggest an odd set value and an even set value even in a situation where the winning probability of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is not normal.

If it is determined at step SH802 in the ending process (FIG. 273) that the setting value is abnormal, the setting value suggestion lottery process (step SH807) is not executed, and the ending command includes the first suggestion effect information. set. Thereby, when the set value is abnormal, it is possible to execute only the first suggestion effect as the ending effect. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and if the set value is abnormal, a special effect indicating that the set value is abnormal may be executed as an ending effect.

In the result calculation process (FIG. 270), if the content of the calculated 67th parameter is normal, the suggestive reference flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1". Then, when the suggestion criterion flag is set to "1", the setting value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion is referred to in the setting value suggestion lottery process, and the suggestion criterion flag is set to "1". If not, the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to in the setting value suggestion lottery process. Therefore, in a situation where the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, the suggestion reference flag is not set to "1". will be referred to. As a result, in a situation where it is not yet specified whether the 67th parameter is normal or not, it is possible to prevent an effect suggesting that the set value is on the higher side from being executed.

Even if the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to in the same way as when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal. As a result, there is no need to prepare a dedicated table group for situations in which the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, so it is possible to reduce the necessary storage capacity.

Returning to the explanation of the ending process (FIG. 273), after executing the lottery process for suggesting the set value in step SH807, the ending command is read from the main ROM 64, and in response to the read ending command, the process proceeds to step SH803. Then, the first suggestive effect information stored in the work area 221 for specific control or the suggestive effect information read out in step SH807 is set (step SH808). Then, the ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SH809).

FIG. 277 is a flow chart showing the ending effect control processing executed by the CPU provided in the sound emission control device 81. FIG. The ending effect control process is started when an ending command is received from the main side CPU 63 .

When the first suggestive effect information is set in the ending command received this time (step SH901: YES), the first suggestive effect setting process is executed (step SH902). In the setting process of the first suggestive effect, the effect execution table for executing the first suggestive effect by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 is set by voice from the ROM provided in the sound emission control device 81 as the ending effect. The data is read into the RAM provided in the light emission control device 81 . As a result, the ending effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect is executed as the light emission effect of the display light emitting unit 53 and as the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54 . Also, in the setting process of the first suggestive effect, an ending command corresponding to the first suggestive effect is transmitted to the display control device 82 . By receiving the ending command, the display control device 82 causes the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect.

If the second suggestive effect information is set in the ending command received this time (step SH903: YES), the second suggestive effect setting process is executed (step SH904). In the setting processing of the second suggestive effect, an effect execution table for executing the second suggestive effect by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 is voiced from the ROM provided in the sound emission control device 81 as the ending effect. The data is read into the RAM provided in the light emission control device 81 . As a result, the ending effect corresponding to the second suggestion effect is executed as the light emission effect of the display light emitting unit 53 and as the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54 . Also, in the second suggestive effect setting process, an ending command corresponding to the second suggestive effect is transmitted to the display control device 82 . By receiving the ending command, the display control device 82 causes the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect corresponding to the second suggestion effect.

When the third suggestive effect information is set in the ending command received this time (step SH905: YES), the third suggestive effect setting process is executed (step SH906). In the process of setting the third suggestive effect, an effect execution table for executing the third suggestive effect by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 as the ending effect is set by voice from the ROM provided in the sound emission control device 81. The data is read into the RAM provided in the light emission control device 81 . As a result, the ending effect corresponding to the third suggestion effect is executed as the light emission effect of the display light emitting unit 53 and as the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54 . Also, in the third suggestive effect setting process, an ending command corresponding to the third suggestive effect is transmitted to the display control device 82 . By receiving the ending command, the display control device 82 causes the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect corresponding to the third suggestion effect.

When the fourth suggestive effect information is set in the ending command received this time (step SH907: YES), the fourth suggestive effect setting process is executed (step SH908). In the fourth suggestion effect setting process, the effect execution table for executing the fourth suggestion effect as the ending effect by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 is voiced from the ROM provided in the sound emission control device 81. The data is read into the RAM provided in the light emission control device 81 . As a result, the ending effect corresponding to the fourth suggestion effect is executed as the light emission effect of the display light emitting unit 53 and as the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54 . Also, in the fourth suggestive effect setting process, an ending command corresponding to the fourth suggestive effect is transmitted to the display control device 82 . By receiving the ending command, the display control device 82 causes the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect corresponding to the fourth suggestion effect.

When the fifth suggestive effect information is set in the ending command received this time (step SH907: NO), the fifth suggestive effect setting process is executed (step SH909). In the setting processing of the fifth suggestive effect, an effect execution table for executing the fifth suggestive effect by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 as the ending effect is set by voice from the ROM provided in the sound emission control device 81. The data is read into the RAM provided in the light emission control device 81 . As a result, the ending effect corresponding to the fifth suggestion effect is executed as the light emission effect of the display light emitting unit 53 and as the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54 . Also, in the fifth suggestive effect setting process, an ending command corresponding to the fifth suggestive effect is transmitted to the display control device 82 . By receiving the ending command, the display control device 82 causes the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect corresponding to the fifth suggestive effect.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) is normal, the table for settings 1 to 6 during normal suggestion included in the set value suggestion lottery table group 541 for normal suggestion While the lottery table corresponding to the setting value is selected from 541a to 541f, if the contents of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) are abnormal, the suggestion limit time A lottery table corresponding to the setting value is selected from tables 542a to 542f for settings 1 to 6 at the time of suggestion restriction included in the set value suggestion lottery table group 542. FIG. In this case, when any one of the tables 542a to 542f for setting 1 to 6 of suggestion restriction is referred to, any one of the first to third suggestion effects is executed, and the fourth suggestion effect and the fifth suggestion effect are executed. is not executed. As a result, when the content of the 67th parameter is not normal, that is, when the winning probability of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is not normal, it is determined that the set value is on the high side. It is possible to prevent the suggested effect from being executed. Therefore, even though the winning probability of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is not normal, the player who confirms the effect suggesting that the set value is on the high side will stop. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the game is continued without being caught.

On the other hand, even when the tables 542a to 542f for setting 1 to 6 of suggestion restriction are referred to, not only the first suggestion presentation but also the second suggestion presentation and the third suggestion presentation can be executed. Then, similarly to the case where the tables 541a to 541f for settings 1 to 541f for normal suggestions are referred to, the second suggestion effect is likely to be executed when the set values of odd numbers are set, and the third suggestion effect is likely to be executed when the set values are set to even numbers. is set, it is likely to be executed. Therefore, even in a situation where the probability of winning the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is not normal, it is possible to suggest odd-numbered set values and even-numbered set values.

When the content of the 67th parameter is normal, the set value suggestion lottery table group 541 for normal suggestion is referred to, and when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal, the set value suggestion lottery table group 542 for suggestion restriction is referred. It is a configuration that refers to This makes it possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while reducing the processing load.

In the result calculation process (FIG. 270), if the content of the calculated 67th parameter is normal, the suggestive reference flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1". Then, when the suggestion criterion flag is set to "1", the setting value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion is referred to in the setting value suggestion lottery process, and the suggestion criterion flag is set to "1". If not, the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to in the setting value suggestion lottery process. Therefore, in a situation where the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, the suggestion reference flag is not set to "1". will be referred to. As a result, in a situation where it is not yet specified whether the 67th parameter is normal or not, it is possible to prevent an effect suggesting that the set value is on the higher side from being executed.

Even if the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction is referred to in the same way as when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal. As a result, there is no need to prepare a dedicated table group for situations in which the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, so it is possible to reduce the necessary storage capacity.

It should be noted that there may be a configuration in which a definite effect that is selected only when "setting 6" is present as the suggestive effect. In this case, the player who confirms the confirmed effect is convinced that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6", and thus plays the game with a sense of superiority. In this configuration, if the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6" when the content of the 67th parameter is normal, the fixed effect can be executed, whereas the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal. In some cases, even if the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6", the fixed effect may not be executed. Also, such a configuration may be applied to a configuration in which only a fixed effect is set as a suggestive effect. In this case, an effect that does not contribute to suggesting the set value is executed in a situation where the fixed effect is not executed. Further, in a situation where the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, even if the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6", the fixed effect may not be executed.

In addition, even if the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal, a second suggestion effect indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is an odd setting value and the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is an even setting value. Although the configuration is such that the third suggestive effect can be executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a suggestive effect that makes it possible to predict the set value when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal. It may be configured such that it is not executed at all. In this case, if the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal, the first suggestion effect is executed regardless of the set value of the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁

Further, when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal, the effect that is not executed when the content of the 67th parameter is normal may be executed as the ending effect. In this case, the type of ending effect executed when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal is set to one type regardless of the setting value of the pachinko machine 10, or when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal The type of ending effect to be executed may be determined regardless of the setting value of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to prevent the performance suggesting the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 from being executed even though the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal.

Further, when the 67th parameter has not yet been derived, an effect that is not executed when the content of the 67th parameter is normal may be executed as an ending effect. In this case, the type of ending effect executed when the 67th parameter has not yet been derived is set to one regardless of the setting value of the pachinko machine 10, or when the 67th parameter has not yet been derived The type of ending effect to be executed may be determined regardless of the setting value of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to prevent the performance suggesting the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 from being executed even though the 67th parameter has not yet been derived.

Further, in place of the configuration in which the fourth suggestive effect and the fifth suggestive effect are not executed when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal, the content of the 67th parameter is changed when the content of the 67th parameter is abnormal. A configuration may be adopted in which the probability of execution of the fourth suggestive effect and the fifth suggestive effect is lower than in the case of normality.

Further, a first reference value and a second reference value are set as reference values of the 67th parameter, and when the 67th parameter is less than the first reference value, selection of the type of suggestive effect is performed in the first mode. , if the 67th parameter is greater than or equal to the first reference value and less than the second reference value, selection of the type of suggestive effect is performed in the second mode, and if the 67th parameter is greater than or equal to the second reference value, may be configured such that selection of the type of suggestive effect is performed in the third mode.

In addition, although the second suggestion effect can be executed regardless of whether the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is an odd number or an even number, the second suggesting effect is more likely to be executed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is an odd number. Although the configuration is such that the probability of selection is high, the configuration is not limited to this, and the second suggestion effect may be configured to be executed only when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is an odd number.

In addition, although the third suggestion effect can be executed regardless of whether the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is an odd number or an even number, it is more likely to be executed when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is an even number. Although the configuration is such that the probability of selection is high, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the third suggestion effect is executed only when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is an even number.

Moreover, the set value is not limited to six steps, and may be two steps, three steps, four steps, five steps, seven steps, eight steps, or nine steps or more. Also, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the setting values are serial numbers, and may be configured as "setting a", "setting b", "setting c", and "setting e". In this case, the player's advantage increases in the order of "setting a"→"setting b"→"setting c"→"setting e". In this configuration, when the set value to be used is either "setting a" or "setting c", the probability that the second suggestive effect is executed or the second suggestive effect is executed increases, If the setting value to be used is either "setting b" or "setting d", the third suggestive effect may be executed or the probability of executing the third suggestive effect may be increased.

Also, the contents of the 67th parameter are not limited to those in the above embodiment. For example, the 67th parameter is
As a ratio of the total number of game balls entering the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 (K63+K64) / (the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA during normal time (K61+K62+K63+K64+K65)) It is good also as a structure derived|led-out.

Further, the effect suggesting the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is not limited to the configuration executed as the ending effect of the opening/closing execution mode. A configuration may be adopted in which an effect suggesting a set value of 10 is executed. For example, an effect suggesting the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may be executed in the effect for the game time executed in the game time, and an effect suggesting the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may be executed as the opening effect of the opening/closing execution mode. may be executed, or an effect suggesting the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may be executed as the effect in the round game in the opening/closing execution mode.

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In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the ending process executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the 75th embodiment. The configuration different from that of the seventy-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the seventy-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 278 is a flow chart showing the ending process in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. Note that the processes of steps SI101 to SI109 in the ending process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, an ending period setting process is executed (step SI101). In the ending period setting process, the ending period (for example, 10 seconds) in the current open/close execution mode is set. In the special electric end processing (step SH612) of the special special electric control processing (Fig. 271), on the condition that the ending period has passed, the success or failure lottery mode and the support mode after the end of the opening and closing execution mode are executed this time. By setting the mode corresponding to the jackpot result that triggered the mode start, and then clearing the value of the special special electric counter to "0", the current opening/closing execution mode is terminated.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are normal (step SI102). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221 of the main RAM 65 corresponds to any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6". When the value of the set value counter is "0" or "7" or more, it is determined that the set value is abnormal (step SI102: NO), and the first suggestion is made to the work area 221 for specific control in the main side RAM 65. Effect information is stored (step SI107). In this case, the first suggestive effect information is set as the ending command (step SI108), and the ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SI109). As a result, the first suggestive effect is executed as the ending effect in the same manner as in the 75th embodiment. Therefore, in a situation where the set value is abnormal, it is possible to prevent the execution of the effect that enables prediction of the set value in the ending effect.

If the value of the setting value counter corresponds to any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined that the setting value is normal (step SI102: YES), and the current setting value is retrieved from the main ROM 64. (step SI103). In the present embodiment, the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction is not prepared as a table group referred to in the setting value suggestion lottery process, but the setting value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion is prepared. ing. The setting value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion includes tables 541a to 541f for settings 1 to 6 at the time of normal suggestion, as in the 75th embodiment. The contents of the tables 541a to 541f are the same as those in the 75th embodiment. In step SI103, the table corresponding to the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is read from the main side ROM64 among the tables 541a to 541f for setting 1 to 6 at the time of normal suggestion.

Thereafter, lottery processing for setting value suggestion is executed (step SI104). In the setting value suggestion lottery process, a lottery value is obtained from a random number counter for ending effect that is periodically updated in the specific control work area 221 of the main RAM 65, and the obtained lottery value is displayed in step SI103. Suggestive effect information (first suggestive effect information, second suggestive effect information, third suggestive effect information, third suggestive effect information, 4 suggestive effect information or 5th suggestive effect information) is read.

After that, it is determined whether or not the suggestion criterion flag in the non-specific control work area 223 of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step SI105). As in the 75th embodiment, the suggestion criterion flag specifies whether or not the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the latest result calculation process (FIG. 270) is within the suggestion criterion range by the main side CPU 63. is a flag for

If the suggestion criterion flag is set to "1" (step SI105: YES), that is, if the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) is normal, setting value suggestion is made. The suggested effect information selected in the lottery process (step SI104) is set as an ending command (step SI108), and the ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SI109). As a result, the suggestion effect corresponding to the suggestion effect information selected in the set value suggestion lottery process (step SI104) is executed as the ending effect. Therefore, the player can predict the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 from the content of the ending effect.

On the other hand, if the suggestion criterion flag is not set to "1" (step SI105: NO), that is, if the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) is not normal, the set value It is determined whether or not the suggested effect information selected in the suggested lottery process (step SI104) is the fourth suggested effect information or the fifth suggested effect information (step SI106). If the suggested effect information selected in the setting value suggestion lottery process (step SI104) is the first suggested effect information, the second suggested effect information, or the third suggested effect information (step SI106: NO), the set value suggested lottery The suggestive effect information selected in the process (step SI104) is set as an ending command (step SI108), and the ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SI109). As a result, even if the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (Fig. 270) is not normal, it is possible to predict whether the current set value is an odd number or an even number. It is possible to enable execution of the second suggestive effect or the third suggestive effect.

If the suggested effect information selected in the set value suggestion lottery process (step SI104) is the fourth suggested effect information or the fifth suggested effect information (step SI106: YES), the selected suggested effect information is invalidated. The first suggestive effect information is stored (step SI107). In this case, the first suggestive effect information is set as the ending command (step SI108), and the ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SI109). As a result, the first suggestion effect is executed as the ending effect in the same manner as in the 75th embodiment. Therefore, in a situation where the content of the 67th parameter calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) is not normal, the fourth suggestion effect and the 5 It is possible to prevent the suggestion performance from being executed.

According to the above configuration, even if the setting value suggestion lottery table group 542 at the time of suggestion restriction is not prepared as a table group to be referred to in the setting value suggestion lottery process (step SI104), the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 270) can be performed. In a situation where the content of the 67th parameter calculated in 1 is not normal, the fourth suggestive effect and the fifth suggestive effect suggesting that the current set value is a higher set value may be prevented from being executed. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to favorably perform the effect of suggesting the set value while suppressing an increase in the storage capacity.

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This embodiment is different from the forty-ninth embodiment in that the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned off when the progress of the game is stopped. ing. In addition, it is different from the forty-ninth embodiment in that a start waiting effect is performed. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

First, the configuration for turning off the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the progress of the game is stopped will be described. In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, a display corresponding to the management result of the game history is performed, and a setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or setting value update is performed. When the process (FIG. 167) is executed, a display corresponding to the current setting value is performed.

As already described with reference to FIG. 119 in the thirty-third embodiment, the main control board 61 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the special figure display section 37a. The first display circuit 261 to provide the data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the second display circuit 262 corresponding to the supplied display data A third display circuit 263 that provides data to each of the plurality of display segments of the normal pattern display unit 38a, and a third display circuit 263 that provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the normal map reservation display unit 38b. a fourth display circuit 264 for providing data corresponding to the supplied display data, and a fifth display for providing data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of a plurality of display segments provided in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 A circuit 265 and are provided.

As in the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 can store and hold the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but the predetermined period is As time elapses, the display data gradually approaches the state of all "0". Therefore, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b, and each display segment of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are new When a predetermined period elapses without the display data being provided to the corresponding display circuits 261 to 265, the lights gradually turn off. In this embodiment, when the progress of the game is stopped, the special figure display section 37a is set to a state in which new display data is not provided to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. , Special figure reservation display unit 37b, normal map display unit 38a, normal map reservation display unit 38b, and each display segment of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned off, that is, turned off.

As already explained with reference to FIG. 119 in the thirty-third embodiment, one display IC 266 is provided so as to be common to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 . The main side CPU 63 and the display IC 266 are electrically connected using a type data signal line LN1, a type clock signal line LN2, a display data signal line LN3, and a display clock signal line LN4. The CPU 63 supplies the display IC 266 with display data and type data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data corresponds to.

As already described with reference to FIG. 121 in the thirty-third embodiment, the display IC 266 includes a type data buffer 281 in which type data received from the main side CPU 63 is stored, and first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. The selection signal output unit 282 outputs a selection signal for designating the display circuits 261 to 265 corresponding to the type data stored in the type data buffer 281 as the receiving destination of the display data, and the main side CPU 63 A display data buffer 283 for storing display data and a display data output unit 284 for transmitting the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 are provided. The display data output unit 284 does not transmit the display data to any of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 when the type data stored in the type data buffer 281 is all "0" type data. state. In this embodiment, when the progress of the game is stopped, the type data of all "0" is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the display IC 266, and the type data of all "0" is stored in the type data buffer 281. Stored. As a result, display data is not transmitted to any of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. FIG.

As already described with reference to FIG. 120(a) in the thirty-third embodiment, the work area 221 for specific control stores display data for causing the special figure display unit 37a to perform a predetermined display. The first display data buffer 271, the second display data buffer 272 in which display data for performing a predetermined display on the special figure reservation display unit 37b, and the normal figure display unit 38a are made to perform a predetermined display A third display data buffer 273 for storing display data for, a fourth display data buffer 274 for storing display data for causing the normal figure reservation display unit 38b to perform a predetermined display, and the first to fourth A fifth display data buffer 275 is provided for storing display data for causing the notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays.

In this embodiment, when the progress of the game is not stopped, the main side CPU 63, at each processing time of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 281) to be described later, from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the processing time The display data is read out, the read display data is transmitted to the display IC 266, and the type data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data corresponds to is transmitted to the display IC 266. . The transmitted type data is stored in the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 , and the transmitted display data is stored in the display data buffer 283 . The type data stored in the type data buffer 281 is transmitted from the selection signal output section 282 , and the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 is transmitted from the display data output section 284 . As a result, the display data is provided to the display circuits 261 to 265 specified by the type data, and the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general The figure hold display portion 38b or each display segment of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 emits light.

On the other hand, when the progress of the game is stopped, in this embodiment, transmission of the type data and the display data to the display IC 226 is prevented in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 281) described later. . By setting the display IC 266 to a state in which new type data and display data are not provided, the state in which the type data buffer 281 stores the type data of all "0" is continued, and the first to fifth display circuits 261 . . . 265 is not sent to any of the display data. As a result, when the progress of the game is stopped, the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a, and the general diagram reservation display section 38b until the state is released. , and the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can continue to be turned off.

Next, the first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As in the forty-ninth embodiment, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt process is set value Interrupts are permitted when update processing (FIG. 167) is executed and when interrupt permission is set in step SB128. The processes of steps SI201 to SI220 in the first timer interrupt process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 . Also, the first timer interrupt processing is periodically started at a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

At steps SI201 to SI204, the same processes as steps S8901 to S8904 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, in step SI201, power failure information storage processing is executed. In the power failure information storage process, similarly to the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment, the power failure monitoring board 67 monitors whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the power failure has been received, When the occurrence of a power failure is identified, an infinite loop occurs after the power failure processing is executed. In the power failure processing, a power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control.

After performing the power failure information storage process in step SI201, by executing the lottery random number update process in step SI202, the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the general electric role release counter C4 Each numerical information is updated, and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by executing the random number initial value update process in step SI203, and the fluctuation type counter is executed by executing the fluctuation counter update process in step SI204. Update the CS numerical information.

Thereafter, fraud detection processing is executed (step SI205). In the present embodiment, unauthorized radio wave detection, unauthorized magnetism detection, and abnormal vibration detection are set as frauds to be monitored in fraud detection processing. Before describing fraud detection processing, sensors for monitoring fraud will be described. FIG. 280(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a sensor for monitoring fraud.

As shown in FIG. 280(a), the input side of the MPU 62 includes a radio wave detection sensor 551 for detecting unauthorized radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor 552 for detecting unauthorized magnetism, and a sensor for detecting abnormal vibrations. A vibration detection sensor 553 is connected for the purpose. When the radio wave detection sensor 551 detects illegal radio waves, a radio wave abnormality signal is transmitted to the main CPU 63, and when the magnetic detection sensor 552 detects illegal magnetism, a magnetic abnormality signal is transmitted to the main CPU 63. When the vibration detection sensor 553 detects abnormal vibration, a vibration abnormality signal is transmitted to the main CPU 63 . When the main CPU 63 receives these abnormal signals, it identifies that the illegality to be monitored has occurred.

Next, the fraud detection processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 280(b). The processing of steps SI301 to SI311 in the fraud detection process is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG. Also, the fraud detection process is executed at step SI205 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279).

In the fraud detection process, first, it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the specific control work area 221 of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step SI301). The game stop flag is a situation in which affirmative determination is made in step SI206 described later in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 279) and the processing of steps SI207 to SI219 is not executed, that is, the execution of the processing for advancing the game is stopped. This is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not it should be. By setting the game stop flag to "1", affirmative determination is made in step SI206 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 279), and the processing of steps SI207 to SI219 is not executed.

When it is determined at step SI301 that the game stop flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the monitored fraud has occurred (step SI302). Specifically, when a radio wave anomaly signal is received from the radio wave detection sensor 551, when a magnetic anomaly signal is received from the magnetic detection sensor 552, or when a vibration anomaly signal is received from the vibration detection sensor 553, the monitoring target fraud is detected. determined to have occurred.

If it is determined that the illegality to be monitored has occurred (step SI302: YES), the game stop flag is set to "1" (step SI303). As described above, by setting the game stop flag to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step SI206 described later in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279), and the processes of steps SI207 to SI219 are not executed. The situation is that the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped. In this way, when a fraud targeted for monitoring occurs, the progress of the game is stopped. On the other hand, even if the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps SI201 to SI205 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 279) is executed. Therefore, even when the progress of the game is stopped, power failure monitoring is executed, and the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and furthermore, Fraud detection is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step SI301 that the game stop flag is set to "1", it is determined whether or not the game stop corresponding flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". Determine (step SI304). The game stop corresponding flag changes the type data buffer 281 and the display data buffer 283 (FIG. 121) of the display IC 266 (FIG. 121) after the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped. This is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to recognize that the processing for clearing (the processing of steps SI306 to SI310) has been executed. The game stop corresponding flag is set to "1" at step SI311, which will be described later. Further, the game stop corresponding flag is cleared to "0" when the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) is executed in the set value updating process (FIG. 167) of the forty-ninth embodiment. If affirmative determination is made in step SI302 due to the occurrence of fraud in the monitoring target, the game stop support flag is set to "1" in step SI311 to be described later, so fraud detection processing (Fig. 280 ( In the subsequent processing of b)), an affirmative determination is made in step SI304.

As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, when it is determined in step SB104 of the main process (FIG. 165) that the power failure flag is not set to "1", it is determined in step SB105 that the checksum is not normal. Also, when it is determined in step SB106 that the setting reference area 341 is out of the normal range, the game stop flag is set to "1" (step SB119). If the reset button 68c is not pressed after the game stop flag is set to "1" in step SB119 (step SB120: NO), or if the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key is inserted When the ON operation of the part 68a is not performed (step SB120: YES, step SB114: NO), the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 279 ) is permitted, and the fraud detection process (FIG. 280(b)) is executed in step SI205 of the first timer interrupt process. In the fraud detection process in this case, after the affirmative determination is made in step SI301 based on the fact that the game stop flag is set to "1", the game stop corresponding flag is not set to "1". Based on this, a negative determination is made in step SI304.

The game stop correspondence flag is a flag to which "1" is set under one condition that the game stop flag is set to "1". When the game stop flag and the game stop corresponding flag are set to "1", after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on. is being performed, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and is canceled on the condition that the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, after the game stop flag is set to "1" in step SB119 of the main process (FIG. 165), the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON. is performed (step SB120: YES, step SB114: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SB115). The game stop flag is cleared to "0" by performing the initial setting at the start in step SB303 of the set value update process (FIG. 167), and the game stop corresponding flag is set to the set value update process (FIG. 167). It is cleared to "0" by executing the second RAM clearing process (step SB313).

Returning to the description of the fraud detection process (FIG. 280(b)), if the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SI303, or if the game stop corresponding flag is not set to "1" at step SI304, If so, the display data buffer is cleared (step SI305). In the display data buffer clearing process, the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 (FIG. 120(a)) provided in the specific control work area 221 are cleared to "0". As a result, after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped while the game stop flag is set to "1", the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c are performed. When the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed in the state (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 are supplied with the operating power before stopping It is possible to prevent the setting value update process (FIG. 167) from being started while display data remains.

After that, in steps SI306 to SI310, processing for clearing the type data buffer 281 and the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 is executed. Specifically, the transmission state of signals through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 (FIG. 119) is set to the OFF state so that the type data is not transmitted (step SI306). Further, the transmission state of signals through the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 (FIG. 119) is set to the OFF state so that the display data is not transmitted (step SI307).

After that, all "0" type data is set as the type data to be transmitted to the display IC 266 (step SI308). The type data of all "0" is data for clearing the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 to "0". As already explained, the type data buffer 281 is a buffer that the display IC 266 refers to in order to grasp the transmission destination of the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 . When the type data buffer 281 is cleared to "0", the display IC 266 does not transmit display data. After setting all "0" type data in step SI308, all "0" display data is set as display data to be transmitted to the display IC 266 (step SI309). The display data of all "0" is data for clearing the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 to "0". By clearing the display data buffer 283 to "0", the state in which display data not corresponding to the type data stored in the type data buffer 281 remains in the display data buffer 283 is resolved.

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step SI310). In the various signal transmission processing, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data of all "0" set in step SI308 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. As a result, the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 is cleared to "0" and no display data is provided to any of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. FIG. In the transmission processing of various signals in step SI310, signal output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 is performed so that the display data of all "0" set in step SI309 is transmitted to the display IC 266. conduct. As a result, the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 is cleared to "0", and the state in which display data not corresponding to the type data stored in the type data buffer 281 remains in the display data buffer 283 is eliminated.

After executing transmission processing of various signals in step SI310, the game stop support flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SI311), and this fraud detection processing ends. By setting the game stop corresponding flag to "1", affirmative determination is made in step SI304 in the next processing round of the fraud detection processing (FIG. 280(b)), and the processing of steps SI305 to SI311 is performed. will not run.

As described above, when the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped, the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 is cleared to "0". Display data is not supplied to any of the display circuits 261-265.

Returning to the description of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279), when the fraud detection process is executed in step SI205, either the game stop flag or the startup process flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to " 1” is set (step SI206). As in the forty-ninth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279) is activated, the start-up processing flag is The situation is such that the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 279) should be terminated without executing the processing for progressing the game while executing the processing for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 . When neither the game stop flag nor the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step SI206: NO), the processes of steps SI207 to SI220 are executed. At steps SI207 to SI219, the same processes as steps S8907 to S8919 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined at step SI206 that at least one of the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the process proceeds to step SI220 without executing steps SI207 to SI219. . Thus, when at least one of the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SI206, or if the processing of step SI219 is performed, management processing is executed (step SI220), and the first timer interrupt processing ends. In the management processing in step SI220, the program of management execution processing (FIG. 71) corresponding to non-specific control is read out in step S3803 in the same manner as in the management processing (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment. Then, in this management execution process, the check process (FIG. 73) is executed in step S3908 as in the fifteenth embodiment. In the check process (FIG. 73), in the situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is specified, if one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the normal general The value of the prize winning counter 231a is incremented by 1, and when the entry of one game ball into the special electric prize winning device 32 is specified, the value of the special electric prize winning counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and the game proceeds to the first operating port 33. 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c for normal use, and when the entry of one game ball to the second operation port 34 is specified, adds 1 to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use, and adds 1 to the value of the out counter 231e for normal use when specifying the entry of one game ball into the out port 24a. In addition, in the check processing, normal ball entry management processing (FIG. 74), result calculation processing (FIG. 130) and display processing (FIG. 131) are executed.

As already explained in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the base value is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA It is the ratio of the total number of game balls paid out to the total number of game balls supplied to ). When the game stop flag is set to "1", the shooting control process (step SI211) is no longer executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279), thereby prohibiting the shooting of new game balls. However, when the game ball exists in the game area PA at the timing when the game stop flag is set to "1", the game ball existing in the game area PA has the game stop flag set to "1". After that, it is discharged from the game area PA.

For example, fraud detection processing (Fig. 280 (b)) is executed in a situation where a game ball exists in the game area PA, and fraud of the monitoring target is detected in the fraud detection processing (Fig. 280 (b)) In this case, it is conceivable that the game stop flag is set to "1" before the game balls existing in the game area PA are discharged.

If the normal ball entry management process (FIG. 74) is not executed when the game stop flag is set to "1", the ball is ejected from the game area PA after the game stop flag is set to "1". The number of game balls is no longer added to the normal out counter 231e. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even after the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped, the normal ball entry management process (FIG. 74) is executed. is. As a result, the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the game stop flag is set to "1" can be counted by the normal out counter 231e, and the game stop flag is set to "1". It is possible to calculate a base value reflecting the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after being set.

In this embodiment, the result calculation process (FIG. 130) is executed even when the game stop flag is set to "1". As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the result calculation process (FIG. 130), the base value calculation process is executed (step S8601). In the arithmetic processing, various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 (the above-described normal general winning counter 231a, normal special electric winning counter 231b, first normal operation counter 231c, second normal operation A base value is calculated using the values of the counter 231d and the normal out-counter 231e), and the calculated base value is stored in the current state area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 of the work area 223 for non-specific control. ) (step S8602). As already described with reference to FIG. 126 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with the calculation result storage area 234, and the calculation result storage area 234 stores the nearest base A current area 311 in which values are stored, a first history area 312 in which the final base value in the previous calculation period is stored, and a first history area 312 in which the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored. A second history area 313 and a third history area 314 are provided in which the final base value in the calculation period three times before is stored.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8603). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the management start flag has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the management start flag is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the management start flag becomes "0". As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, by providing the management start flag, the influence of the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 is not affected by the normal game being played after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10. It is possible to make it difficult to reach the base value in the current situation.

If it is determined in step S8603 that the management start flag is not set to "1", the total number is calculated by totaling all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step S8604). If the calculated total number is greater than 300, which is the management start reference number (step S8605: YES), the management start flag is set to "1" (step S8606). Thereafter, a data shift process, which will be described later, is executed (step S8607), and the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step S8608).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8603 that the management start flag is set to "1", the total number is calculated by totaling all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step S8609). When the calculated total number is equal to or less than the initial reference number (specifically, 6000) (step S8610: NO), the calculation initial flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". is set (step S8611), and if the calculated total number is greater than the initial reference number (specifically, 6000) (step S8610: YES), the calculation initial flag is cleared to "0" (Step S8612). Similar to the thirty-fifth embodiment, the calculation initial flag is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed after the base value calculation period is newly started. It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number.

If the processing in step S8611 or step S8612 is executed, and if the total number calculated in step S8609 is equal to or greater than the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces) (step S8613: YES), data shift processing is executed. (Step S8614). In the data shift processing in steps S8607 and S8614, information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred to the second history area 313. → third history area 314 , first history area 312 → second history area 313 , current status area 311 → first history area 312 . As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value last calculated in the current calculation period is the final base value in the calculation period one time before. 1 is stored in the history area 312 . When data shift processing is performed, the current status area 311 is cleared to "0". The current area 311 is overwritten with the base value calculated in step S8601 (step S8602) in the next and subsequent processings of this result calculation processing (FIG. 130).

In this embodiment, the result calculation process (FIG. 130) is executed even after the game stop flag is set to "1", so that even after the game progress is stopped, the base value Calculations for calculating and data management for calculating base values are continued. As a result, it is possible to calculate a base value that reflects the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the game stop flag is set to "1". In addition, based on the base value that reflects the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped, the above-described management is started. It is possible to set the state of the flag, set the state of the operation initial flag, and perform data shift processing (steps 8607 and S8614).

Next, the second timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As in the forty-ninth embodiment, the interrupt of the second timer interrupt process is set value Interrupts are permitted when update processing (FIG. 167) is executed and when interrupt permission is set in step SB128. The processes of steps SI401 to SI415 in the second timer interrupt process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

In the second timer interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SI401). As already explained, the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SI303 of the fraud detection process (FIG. 280(b)) when fraud to be monitored occurs. Further, in the game stop flag, as already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, when it is determined that the power failure flag is not set to "1" in the main process (FIG. 165) (step SB104: NO), If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step SB105: NO), or if it is determined that the setting reference area 341 is not in a normal range (step SB106: NO), "1" is set in step SB119. be.

After determining that the game stop flag is not set to "1" at step SI401, at steps SI402 to SI415, steps S9001 to S9014 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) in the thirty-fifth embodiment and Execute the same process. Specifically, by setting interrupt prohibition at step SI402, generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 281) is prohibited.

Thereafter, update processing of the checking counter is executed (step SI403). In the checking counter update process, when the value of the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more, the value of the checking counter is subtracted by one. As a result, when the initial check period is measured using the checking counter, the value of the checking counter is periodically decremented each time the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 281) is started. The Rukoto.

After that, when the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SI404: YES), by executing the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update, , a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53). Display data to be displayed is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 (step SI405). As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

On the other hand, if the setting update display flag in work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" (step SI404: NO), the setting confirmation display flag in work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (step SI406). Then, if the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SI406: YES), by executing the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation, Display data for displaying that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being confirmed on the display devices 201 to 204 and displaying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the fifth display data buffer. 275. As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being checked and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

On the other hand, if the setting confirmation display flag is not set to "1" (step SI406: NO), normal setting processing is executed (step SI408). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the normal setting process, when the value of the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more, the first to fourth notification displays A display for checking is performed on the devices 201 to 204 . If the value of the checking counter is "0" and the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is not set to "1", the management start flag is set to "1". Display of the base value in the unset situation is performed. Also, in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the display of the base values in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 (FIG. 126) is the second. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are sequentially executed. In this case, the base value to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 changes from the current status area 311 to the first history area every time the display duration period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses. 312→second history area 313→third history area 314 in a predetermined order. In this case, when the initial display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1", the calculation initial display is performed on the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202. done. In the calculation initial display, when the display corresponding to the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is performed on the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, the display is blinked. .

When the process of step SI405 is executed, when the process of step SI407 is executed, or when the process of step SI408 is executed, the transmission state of signals through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 is set to the OFF state. (step SI409), and the signal transmission state through the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 is turned off (step SI410).

After that, the type counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is updated (step SI411). The type counter selects the display data transmission object among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing in a state where the game stop flag is not set to "1". It is a counter for specifying in . When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted. In step SI411, the value of the type counter is incremented by 1, and if the value of the type counter after the addition of 1 exceeds the upper limit value of "5", the value of the type counter is changed to "1". set to As a result, the transmission target of the display data is sequentially changed in the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 for each processing of the second timer interrupt processing.

Thereafter, the type data corresponding to the type counter value is read from the main ROM 64 (step SI412), and the display data corresponding to the type counter value is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 (step SI413). Then, various signal transmission processing is executed (step SI414). In the various signal transmission processing, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step SI412 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Further, in the transmission processing of various signals, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read in step SI413 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SI415), and the second timer interrupt processing is terminated. Step SI415 permits the generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 281).

On the other hand, if it is determined at step SI401 that the game stop flag is set to "1", the second timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the various processes at steps SI402 to SI415. As a result, when the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped, new type data and display data are not transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

As already explained, when the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps SI306 to SI311 of the fraud detection processing (FIG. 280(b)) is executed, and the type data buffer of the display IC 266 is 281 and the display data buffer 283 are cleared to "0" so that the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 are not provided with display data. Further, as described above, when the game stop flag is set to "1", the various processes of steps SI402 to SI415 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 281) are not executed. Then, transmission of new type data and display data is stopped. Thus, the state in which new display data is not provided to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is continued until the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is released. can be done.

As already explained, the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 can store and hold the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). It will gradually approach the state of all "0". Therefore, when new display data is not provided to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure The display segments of the holding display section 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are put into a non-display state, that is, a light-off state.

As already explained, base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . If the display of the base value is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 even when the progress of the game is stopped, the display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 It cannot be determined that the progress of the game has been stopped. Therefore, there is a possibility that the manager of the gaming hall who sees the base values displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may misunderstand that the progress of the game has not been stopped. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the progress of the game is stopped, the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned off. It is possible to easily determine that the progress of the game is stopped based on the states of the 4 notification display devices 201-204.

Further, in this embodiment, when the progress of the game is stopped, in addition to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general The figure display section 38a and the normal figure reservation display section 38b are also turned off. A special figure display part 37a, a special figure reservation display part 37b, a general figure display part 38a and a general figure reservation display which can be visually recognized from the outside without opening the game machine main body 12 to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11. By turning off the display segment of the portion 38b, it is possible to easily determine from the outside of the pachinko machine 10 that the progress of the game is stopped.

As already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) checks that the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB109: NO) in the main process (FIG. 165). is executed as one condition. For this reason, the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the situation where the set value is confirmed, and in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 281) executed in the situation, steps SI402 to SI415 are processed. is executed. As a result, the display indicating that the setting value is being checked and the display indicating the current setting value can be performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Further, as already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, in the set value update process (FIG. 167), the game stop flag is cleared to "0" by executing the initial setting at the start (step SB303). Therefore, in the situation where the setting value is changed, the game stop flag is not set to "1", and in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 281) executed in this situation, the processing of steps SI402 to SI415 is executed. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can display a display indicating that the setting value is being changed and a display indicating the current setting value.

Next, before describing the configuration for executing the start waiting effect, the return command received by the sound and light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 will be described. As in the forty-ninth embodiment, the main CPU 63 outputs the normal return command, the update return command, the confirmation and the return command at the time of clearing to the sound and light side CPU 353 . In this embodiment, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives any of the return commands, it enters a start waiting state. The details of the start waiting state will be described later.

As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, the reset command at the time of confirmation is sent to the pachinko machine 10 while the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the ON state without pressing the reset button 68c. When the supply of operating power is started (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is started), the main side CPU 63 transmits to the sound and light side CPU 353 . Specifically, when the reset button 68c is not pressed in the main process (FIG. 165) and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON (step SB108: NO, step SB110: YES), , the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB104: YES), the checksum is normal (step SB105: YES), the setting reference area 341 is normal range (step SB106: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" (step SB107: NO), and in the work area 221 for specific control Under the condition that the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB109: NO), the setting confirmation process (step SB112) is executed. Further, in the main processing (FIG. 165) executed after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation processing (step SB112) is being executed, the supply of operating power is restarted. , even if the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed without the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a (step SB110: NO), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control Based on the fact that "1" is set (step SB111: YES), the setting confirmation process is executed (step SB112). Then, in step SB207 of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), a return command for confirmation is sent to the sound and light side CPU 353 .

As already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, the return command at the time of updating is the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 while the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the ON state and the reset button 68c is being pressed. is started (that is, when a "setting change operation" is performed at the start of supply of operating power), the main side CPU 63 transmits to the sound and light side CPU 353 . Specifically, when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON in the main process (FIG. 165) (step SB108 or step SB120: YES, step SB114: YES), step SB115 , the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. Then, in step SB314 of the set value update process (FIG. 167), a return command at the time of update is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353. FIG.

As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, the return command at the time of clearing is to be sent to the pachinko machine 10 in a state in which the reset button 68c is pressed without the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a being performed. When the supply of operating power is started (that is, when the "RAM clearing operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is started), it is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353 . Specifically, when the reset button 68c has been pressed in the main process (FIG. 165) (step SB108 or step SB120: YES), and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step SB114). : NO), and under the condition that the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB116: NO), the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed. After completion of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), a return command for clearing is sent to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SB118).

As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, the normal return command indicates that the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started without the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c being performed. is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the case of "no operation" at the start of supply of operating power. Specifically, in the main process (FIG. 165), if the reset button 68c has not been pressed (step SB108: NO) and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step SB110: NO). ), the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SB104: YES), the checksum is normal (step SB105: YES), the setting reference area 341 is within the normal range (step SB106 : YES), the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SB107: NO), the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB109: NO), and the confirmation display flag is On condition that "1" is not set (step SB111: NO), a normal return command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 (step SB113).

Next, a configuration for executing the start waiting effect will be described. As described above, after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the sound and light side CPU 353 sends the normal return command, the return command at the time of update, the return command at the time of confirmation, and the return command at the time of clear from the main side CPU 63 When either one is received, it enters a start waiting state. The start waiting state ends when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives a variation command and a type command from the main side CPU 63 and an effect for a game round (hereinafter also referred to as a "game round effect") is started. . In addition, when the period in which neither the game round effect nor the opening/closing execution mode effect is executed reaches a predetermined period (specifically, 10 minutes), the start waiting state is entered.

As a start waiting effect executed in the start waiting state, a demonstration effect in which a demonstration moving image is displayed for 10 seconds on the symbol display device 41 (FIG. 3) and a next demonstration effect is started after the demonstration effect is finished. There is a waiting pattern display in which a pattern image for waiting for the start is displayed on the pattern display device 41 until. A common title background image including the title of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed in the demonstration effect and the standby pattern display. In the demonstration effect, a character moving image in which a predetermined character moves is displayed in front of the title background image. In addition, in the standby symbol display, a stop symbol is displayed in which a predetermined combination of the left symbol image, the middle symbol image and the right symbol image for waiting for the start is stopped in front of the title background image.

There is one type of demonstration effect performed in this embodiment, and there is one type of standby symbol display performed in this embodiment. In the start waiting state, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a (to be described later) becomes the maximum value. The timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is based on the timing at which the demonstration start timer counter 554a starts to be updated after the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0". Occurs every 15 seconds from the timing.

The demonstration effect is started on the symbol display device 41 when both the condition of waiting for start and the condition that the value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start is the maximum value are satisfied. If the condition that the demonstration start timer counter 554a is in the start waiting state is not satisfied at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, after entering the start waiting state, the demonstration start timer is turned off in the start waiting state. The demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the counter 554a reaches the maximum value. When the demonstration effect is started in the start waiting state, the pattern display device 41 repeatedly executes the demonstration effect for 10 seconds and the standby pattern display for 5 seconds until the start waiting state ends.

When the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the sound and light side CPU 353 controls the display control device 82 so that the pattern display device 41 displays the initial image and the model information image. An initial image is first displayed on the pattern display device 41 . The initial image is an image in which all the dots on the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41 are in a light emitting state. It can be confirmed that the display surface 41a of the liquid crystal is normal. After the initial image is displayed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds), the display content of the pattern display device 41 switches from the initial image to the model information image. The model information image is an image that displays the maker name and model name in the lower area of the pattern display device 41 so that the maker name and model name of the pachinko machine 10 can be confirmed. Update time notification indicating that the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) already described in the forty-ninth embodiment is being performed, and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 167) already described in the forty-ninth embodiment. 166) is being performed is performed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name. The details of the update notification and the confirmation notification will be described later.

In the pattern display device 41, when the model information image is displayed, it is in a start waiting state, and in the start waiting state, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a, which will be described later, becomes the maximum value, so that the model information image is displayed. is finished and the demonstration production is started.

Before explaining the specific processing configuration for executing the demonstration effect and the standby pattern display, the storage area in the sound and light side RAM 355 will be explained. FIG. 282 is an explanatory diagram for explaining storage areas in the sound and light side RAM 355. FIG. Note that the RTC 356 (FIG. 172) and the RTC memory 357 (FIG. 172) in the forty-ninth embodiment are not provided in the sound emission control board 351 (FIG. 172) in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 282, in the sound and light side RAM 355 in this embodiment, "0" clear and initial setting in sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) to be described later. and an initialization non-target area 555 which is set to be cleared to "0" and initialized in the sound and light side RAM initialization process. The non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 are storage areas to which backup power is not supplied when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped.

The non-initialization area 554 is provided with a demonstration start timer counter 554a. The demonstration start timer counter 554a is a timer counter that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp the start timing of the demonstration effect in the start waiting state. The demonstration start timer counter 554a is incremented by 1 each time sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284), which will be described later, is executed, and after reaching a predetermined maximum value (specifically 2999), it is set to "0". is a loop counter that returns to In the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284), the process of updating the demo start timer counter 554a is executed regardless of whether or not it is in the start waiting state. The sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is executed at intervals of 5 milliseconds, and the demo start timer counter 554a reaches its maximum value at intervals of 15 seconds. As described above, in the start waiting state, the demonstration effect is started each time the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value. On the other hand, when the game is not in the start waiting state, even if the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, the demonstration effect is not started.

The initialization target area 555 is provided with a waiting state timer counter 555a and a waiting state flag 555b. The waiting state timer counter 555a detects that the period in which neither the game-turn effect nor the opening/closing execution mode effect is executed has reached a predetermined period (specifically, 10 minutes). It is a timer counter that can be grasped by the CPU 353 . The maximum value of the waiting state timer counter 555a is set to "120000" in advance, and the waiting state timer counter 555a is in a state where the set value is being confirmed, a state where the set value is being changed, 1 is added and updated at intervals of 5 milliseconds when none of the state in which the game cycle effect is being executed, the state in the open/close execution mode, and the state waiting for start.

The waiting state flag 555b is a flag that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that the state is waiting for start. The waiting state flag 555b is set to "1" when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives any of the normal return command, update return command, confirmation return command, and clear return command. When the period in which neither the game round effect nor the opening/closing execution mode effect is executed is a predetermined period (specifically, 10 minutes) (the value of the waiting state timer counter 555a is the maximum value is reached) is also set to "1". Further, the waiting state flag 555b is cleared to "0" when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the variation command and the type command from the main side CPU 63 in the start waiting state and the game round effect is started.

Next, a specific processing configuration for executing the demonstration effects and the standby symbol display will be described. First, the sound and light side start-up processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the sound and light side start-up processing is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started.

In the sound and light side start-up processing, sound and light side RAM clear processing is first executed (step SI501). In the sound and light side RAM clear processing, after clearing the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 in the sound and light side RAM 355 to "0", the initialization of the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 is performed. conduct. As described above, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, backup power is not supplied to the non-initialization area 554 and the initialization area 555 . Therefore, immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the storage areas of the non-initialization area 554 and the initialization area 555 are in an undefined state. By executing the sound and light side RAM clear processing in step SI501, the undefined state in the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 can be resolved. After that, in the sound and light side RAM clearing process, display control of the display control device 82 is performed so that the initial image and the model information image are displayed on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the design display device 41 starts to display the initial image. As already explained, after the initial image is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the display content of the pattern display device 41 switches from the initial image to the model information image.

Thereafter, the initialization flag provided in the initialization target area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1" (step SI502). After the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started and the sound and light side RAM clearing process (step SI501) is executed, the initial setting flag is set by any return command (normal return command, when updating) from the main side CPU 63 This is a flag that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that the return command for confirmation, the return command for confirmation, or the return command for clearing has not been received. The initialization flag is cleared to "0" by receiving any return command and executing sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509), which will be described later. While the initial setting flag is set to "1", in sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284), which will be described later, processing (step SI601) for updating the demo start timer counter 554a is performed. The processing for updating the status timer counter 555a (steps SI603 to SI621) is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the start waiting state due to the value of the waiting state timer counter 555a reaching the maximum value while the setting value is being checked or changed. This prevents the execution of the demonstration effect and the standby symbol display in a situation where the set value is confirmed or changed.

After that, the interruption of the sound/light side timer interruption process (FIG. 284) is permitted (step SI503). As a result, the process for updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a is executed. In this embodiment, regardless of the presence or absence of "setting change operation", "setting confirmation operation" and "RAM clear operation", after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the sound and light side CPU 353 is the main side Before the processing (processing after step SI504) performed based on the reception of any of the return commands from the CPU 63, the interruption of the sound and light side timer interruption processing (FIG. 284) is permitted, and the timer counter for starting the demonstration is enabled. 554a is updated.

The period from the timing when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started to the timing when the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started to be updated is not affected by an external operation. In addition, processing such as lottery for changing the period is not performed. Therefore, by starting supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 at the same time, the timing at which the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started to be updated in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be made the same or substantially the same. can be done.

When the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, for example, a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are installed in one island facility, and the power switches of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are turned on. This is the case where the power supply device of the island facility is turned on in the state of . As already explained in the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facilities. A plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be installed on the island facility. The island facility has a power supply (not shown), and when the power supply of the island facility is turned on, it is possible to supply operating power to the pachinko machine 10 installed in the island facility. When the power supply device of the island facility is turned off, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 installed in the island facility is stopped. The supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 installed in the island facility is started when both the power switch of the pachinko machine 10 and the power supply device of the island facility are turned on. Therefore, by turning on the power supply of the island facility while the power switches of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 installed in the island facility are turned on, the plurality of pachinko machines installed in the island facility The supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 can be started all at once.

Returning to the description of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283), after enabling the interrupt of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) at step SI503, at steps SI504 to SI508, the The same processing as steps SB401 to SB405 in the effect control processing (FIG. 173) is executed. Specifically, when an update start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SI504: YES), setting processing for updating notification is executed (step SI505). The update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is started by the main side CPU 63 . In the update notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, and the setting value update process ( 167) is displayed on the pattern display device 41 to make it possible to recognize the operation content. In the present embodiment, these images are displayed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name in the model information image in a mode that exists in front of the model information image. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 167) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If a confirmation start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SI506: YES), a setting process for confirmation notification is executed (step SI507). The confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started by the main side CPU 63 . In the confirmation notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed and an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are displayed. The display control device 82 is controlled to display on the pattern display device 41 . In the present embodiment, these images are displayed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name in the model information image in a mode that exists in front of the model information image. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

When the processing of steps SI504 to SI507 is executed, it is determined whether or not any of the normal return command, the return command for clear, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update has been received from the main CPU 63 ( step SI508). As already explained, the normal return command causes all of the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) to be executed in the main process (FIG. 165). When the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed without any operation power, it is transmitted in step SB113. The return command at the time of clearing is transmitted at step SB118 when the first RAM clearing process is completed at step SB117 of the main process (FIG. 165), as already described. The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 at step SB207 of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). The return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 at step SB314 of the setting value updating process (FIG. 167).

If these return commands have not been received (step SI508: NO), the process returns to step SI504. The sound and light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SI509 until it receives any return command. As a result, while the main side CPU 63 is executing the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122), the sound and light side CPU 353 can be prevented from starting execution control of normal effects. It becomes possible. Further, as already explained, the initialization flag of the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" until any of the return commands is received and the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509) is executed. Since the state is not released, processing for updating the wait state timer counter 555a is not executed. Therefore, the start waiting state does not occur when the value of the waiting state timer counter 555a reaches the maximum value.

In this embodiment, at step SI503, which precedes the processing of steps SI504 to SI508, the interrupt of the sound/light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) to be described later is permitted, and the demonstration start timer counter 554a is activated. start the update. Therefore, during the period from the timing when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started to the timing when the demo start timer counter 554a is updated, the sound and light side CPU 353 receives any return command from the main side CPU 63. is not affected by the timing of receiving This prevents the timing of starting the demonstration start timer counter 554a from being shifted depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation", and the "RAM clear operation". Also, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0" in sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SI501) before the update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started. For this reason, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) is deviated depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", and "RAM clear operation". is prevented.

As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) use the setting key to switch the setting key insertion section 68a from the ON state to the OFF state. Exit if the operation is done. Since the end timing of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) changes depending on the timing of the human operation (operation by the manager of the game hall), the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is reduced. During the period from when the supply is started until the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of confirmation or the return command at the time of update, the sound and light side CPU 353 is normal after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started This period is different from the period until the return command or the return command for clearing is received.

In a configuration in which the timing of updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a changes according to the timing at which the sound and light side CPU 353 receives one of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, it operates simultaneously for a plurality of pachinko machines 10 When the supply of power is started and the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" is performed for some pachinko machines 10 out of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 at the start of the supply of the operating power, " The timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the pachinko machine 10 where the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" was performed, and the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" were not performed. In the pachinko machine 10, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a will be delayed from the timing when it reaches the maximum value. As already explained, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. Therefore, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is shifted, and the timing at which the demonstration effect is started in the start waiting state is shifted. In this case, there is a possibility that the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" has been performed is likely to be identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. The set value is a value corresponding to the player's advantage, and as already explained in the first embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the advantage. A pachinko machine 10 on which a "setting confirmation operation" for confirming a setting value corresponding to the player's advantage or a "setting change operation" for changing the setting value is performed is specified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. The problem is that it becomes easy.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started to be updated is not affected by the timing at which the sound/light side CPU 353 receives any return command from the main side CPU 63 . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the timing of the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a from reaching the maximum value from being deviated due to the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation" and the "setting change operation". It is possible to prevent the start timing of the demonstration effect from being deviated. This prevents the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation" or the "setting change operation" has been performed from being easily identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect.

If any return command is received from the main side CPU 63 (step SI508: YES), sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed (step SI509). In the sound and light side RAM initialization process, the initialization target area 555 in the sound and light side RAM 355 is cleared to "0" and initialized, while the initialization non-target area 554 in the sound and light side RAM 355 is cleared to "0" and initialized. is not performed. In the sound and light side RAM initialization processing in step SI509, upon clearing the initialization target area 555 to "0" and initializing, if the update notification is being performed, the update notification is terminated and the confirmation notification is performed. is being performed, the notification at the time of confirmation is terminated. On the other hand, even if the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed, the display of the model information image on the pattern display device 41 does not end. The model information image continues to be displayed on the pattern display device 41 until the demonstration effect is started. By clearing the initialization target area 555 to "0" and performing initialization, the initialization flag is cleared to "0". As a result, the processes of steps SI603 to SI621 are executed in the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284) described later.

On the other hand, in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing in step SI509, since "0" clearing and initialization of the non-initialization area 554 are not performed, even if the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed, it is not subject to initialization. The value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the area 554 is not cleared to "0". This prevents the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) from shifting according to the timing at which the sound and light side RAM initialization processing in step SI509 is executed. ing.

After that, the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" to wait for the start (step SI510). As already explained, when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) in the start waiting state, the symbol display device 41 starts the demonstration effect.

Thereafter, if the return command received from the main CPU 63 is the normal return command (step SI511: YES), normal return notification setting processing is executed (step SI512). In the normal return notification setting process, the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) are not executed in the main process (FIG. 165). The display control device 82 is controlled so that the pattern display device 41 displays an image indicating that the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is completed. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name in the model information image in a mode that exists in front of the model information image. As a result, none of the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the set value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) are executed, and the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that step SB122) has ended. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If a negative determination is made in step SI511, it is determined whether or not the return command received from the main CPU 63 is a return command for updating (step SI513), and the return command for updating has been received. If so (step SI513: YES), post-update notification setting processing is executed (step SI514). In the post-update notification setting process, the display control device 82 is controlled so that the symbol display device 41 displays an image indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 167) has been executed. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name in the model information image in a mode that exists in front of the model information image. This enables the manager of the game hall to recognize that the set value update process has ended. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If a negative determination is made in step SI513, it is determined whether or not the return command received from the main CPU 63 is a return command for confirmation (step SI515), and the return command for confirmation has been received. If so (step SI515: YES), post-confirmation notification setting processing is executed (step SI516). In the post-confirmation notification setting process, the display control device 82 is controlled so that the symbol display device 41 displays an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) has been executed. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name in the model information image in a mode that exists in front of the model information image. This enables the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting confirmation process has ended. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If a negative determination is made in steps SI511, SI513, and SI515, it means that the return command received from the main CPU 63 is the return command for clearing, so the setting processing of clear return notification is executed. (step SI517), and the main sound light side start-up processing ends. In the setting processing of the clear return notification, the display control device 82 is displayed so that the image indicating that the first RAM clear processing (step SB117 of the main processing (FIG. 165)) has been executed is displayed on the pattern display device 41. do. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed in an area above the display of the manufacturer name and model name in the model information image in a mode that exists in front of the model information image. This enables the manager of the gaming hall to recognize that the first RAM clearing process has ended. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

Next, the sound and light side timer interrupt processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the sound and light side timer interrupt processing is repeatedly executed at a relatively short period (for example, 5 milliseconds) after the interrupt is permitted in step SI503 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283).

In the sound and light side timer interrupt processing, first, update processing of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is executed (step SI601). In the process of updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a, 1 is added to the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. The value of the timer counter 554a is cleared to "0".

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" (step SI602). As already explained, the initial setting flag is set after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started and the sound and light side RAM clearing process (step SI501 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283)) is executed. The sound and light side CPU 353 can recognize that any return command (any of the normal return command, the return command at update, the return command at confirmation, and the return command at clear) has not been received from the main side CPU 63. is a flag to If the initialization flag is set to "1" (step SI602: YES), the main sound/light side timer interrupt processing is terminated without executing the processing of steps SI603 to SI621.

On the other hand, if the initialization flag is not set to "1" (step SI602: NO), it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SI603). As already described in the first embodiment, the opening command has not yet been processed for starting the opening period in the current opening/closing execution mode in the special electric start process (step S409 of the special special electric control process (FIG. 12)). It is sent from the main side CPU 63 when it is not executed.

If an opening command has been received (step SI603: YES), effect setting processing for the opening/closing execution mode is executed (step SI604). In the effect setting process for the opening/closing execution mode, the data table for the opening/closing execution mode is read from the sound/light side ROM 354 to the initialization target area 555 of the sound/light side RAM 355 . Then, light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 and sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are executed according to the data table. As a result, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is executed in the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 . Also, an opening command is transmitted to the display control device 82 . When the display control device 82 receives the opening command, the display control device 82 controls the display of the pattern display device 41 so that the display effect for the opening/closing execution mode is executed.

After that, the opening/closing execution mode effect flag provided in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" (step SI605). The opening/closing execution mode effect flag is a flag for specifying in the sound/light side CPU 353 that the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is being executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SI603, or if the process of step SI605 is executed, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SI606). As already described in the first embodiment, the ending command is still processed for starting the ending period in the current opening/closing execution mode in the special electric end processing (step S412 of the special special electric control processing (FIG. 12)). It is sent from the main side CPU 63 when it is not executed.

If an ending command has been received (step SI606: YES), an ending effect setting process is executed (step SI607). In the effect setting process for the ending, the data table for the ending is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 to the initialization target area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355 . Then, light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 and sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are executed according to the data table. As a result, the effect of the ending period is executed in the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 . Also, an ending command is transmitted to the display control device 82 . By receiving the ending command, the display control device 82 controls the display of the pattern display device 41 so that the display effect of the ending period is executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SI606, or if the process of step SI607 is executed, it is determined whether or not a variation command and a type command have been received from the main CPU 63 (step SI608). As already explained in the first embodiment, the variation command and the type command are transmitted from the main side CPU 63 in step S512 of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 13).

If the variation command and the type command have been received (step SI608: YES), it is determined whether or not the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" (step SI609). When "1" is set in the waiting state flag 555b (step SI609: YES), end processing of the start waiting effect is executed (step SI610). In the end processing of the start waiting effect, when the demonstration effect is being executed, the process for ending the demonstration effect is executed, and when the waiting pattern display is being executed, the waiting pattern display is ended. Execute the process.

Thereafter, the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is cleared to "0" to end the start waiting state (step SI611). Then, the start waiting effect flag provided in the initialization target area 555 is cleared to "0" (step SI612). The start waiting effect flag is a flag that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that either the demonstration effect or the standby pattern display is being executed as the start waiting effect.

Thus, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the variation command and the type command from the main side CPU 63 in the start waiting state, the start waiting effect (demonstration effect and standby pattern display) ends, and the start waiting state ends. finish.

If a negative determination is made in step SI609, or if the process of step SI612 is executed, an effect setting process for game round is executed (step SI613). In the effect setting process for the game cycle, the data table for executing the effect for the game cycle corresponding to the variation command and the type command received this time is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 to the initialization target area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355. . Then, light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 and sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are executed according to the data table. As a result, the display light-emitting portion 53 and the speaker portion 54 execute the game-turn effect. In addition, it transmits to the display control device 82 a game cycle effect command corresponding to the variation command and the type command received this time. When the display control device 82 receives the game round effect command, the display control device 82 displays and controls the pattern display device 41 so that the game round effect corresponding to the variation command and the type command received this time is executed. As already described in the first embodiment, in the game round effect, the pattern display device 41 performs a symbol variation display, and when the game round effect ends, special figure variation start processing (FIG. 13). A combination of symbols corresponding to the results of the success/failure determination process (step S504) and the distribution determination process (step S506) is stopped and displayed.

When the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the variation command and the type command while the demonstration effect is being performed, the symbol display device 41 displays a character moving image in which a predetermined character moves in front of the title background image described above. The state in which it is performed (the state in which the demonstration effect is being performed) is switched to the state in which the game cycle effect corresponding to the variation command and the type command received this time is being executed. Further, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the variation command and the type command while the standby pattern display is being performed, the pattern display device 41 displays a predetermined start waiting pattern in front of the above-described title background image. From the state where the combination of the left design image, the middle design image and the right design image is stopped and the display of the stop design is being performed (the state where the standby design is being displayed), the command for variation and the type command received this time is switched to the state in which the game-playing effect corresponding to is being executed.

After that, the game cycle effect flag provided in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" (step SI614). The game round effect flag is a flag that allows the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that the game round effect is being executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SI608, or if the process of step SI614 is carried out, the effect update process is executed (step SI615). In the effect update process, when the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, a process for updating the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is executed, and when the effect for the game round is being executed. A process for updating the effect for the game cycle is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the effect for the opening/closing execution mode has ended in the effect updating process at step SI615 (step SI616). If the effect for the opening/closing execution mode has ended (step SI616: YES), initialization The open/close execution mode effect flag in the target area 555 is cleared to "0" (step SI617).

If a negative determination is made in step SI616, it is determined whether or not the game round effect has ended in the effect update processing in step SI615 (step SI618). : YES), the game cycle effect flag in the initialization target area 555 is cleared to "0" (step SI619).

When the process of step SI617 or step SI619 is performed, the waiting state timer counter 555a in the initialization target area 555 is cleared to "0" (step SI620). As already explained, the waiting state timer counter 555a indicates that the period during which neither the game round effect nor the opening/closing execution mode effect is executed is a predetermined period (specifically, 10 minutes). It is a timer counter that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that. When the value of the wait state timer counter 555a reaches a predetermined maximum value (specifically, 120000), the start wait state is entered. By clearing the waiting state timer counter 555a to "0" when the effect for the opening/closing execution mode ends and when the effect for the game cycle ends, the timing when the effect for the opening/closing execution mode ends or the effect for the game cycle ends. can start counting a period in which neither the effect for the opening/closing execution mode nor the effect for the game cycle is executed from the timing when the is finished.

If a negative determination is made in step SI618, or if the process of step SI620 is carried out, the start waiting effect process is executed (step SI621), and the main sound/light side timer interrupt process ends. FIG. 285 is a flow chart showing the start waiting effect processing.

In the start waiting effect processing, first, the states of the opening/closing execution mode effect flag and the game cycle effect flag in the initialization target area 555 are referenced to determine whether the opening/closing execution mode effect or the game cycle effect is being executed. is determined (step SI701). If the effect for the opening/closing execution mode or the effect for the game round is being executed (step SI701: YES), the processing for the main start waiting effect is terminated without executing the processing of steps SI702 to SI712.

On the other hand, when the effect for the opening/closing execution mode and the effect for the game cycle are not executed (step SI701: NO), it is determined whether or not the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1". Determine (step SI702). If the wait state flag 555b is not set to "1" (step SI702: NO), that is, if the start wait state is not set, the value of the wait state timer counter 555a in the initialization target area 555 is incremented by 1 (step SI702: NO). SI703), and it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting state timer counter 555a after the addition of 1 is the maximum value (specifically, 120000) (step SI704). As already explained, the value of the waiting state timer counter 555a is cleared to "0" at the timing when the effect for the opening/closing execution mode or the effect for the game cycle ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step SI704, the state in which neither the effect for the opening/closing execution mode nor the effect for the game cycle is executed is maintained for a predetermined period (specifically, 10 minutes). Since it means that it has been continued, the wait state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" to start the start wait state (step SI705).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SI702, or if the processing of step SI705 is performed, it is determined whether or not the start waiting effect flag in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" (step SI706). ). As already explained, the start waiting effect flag is a flag that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that either the demonstration effect or the standby symbol display is being executed as the start waiting effect. When "1" is not set to the start waiting effect flag (step SI706: NO), the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 is the maximum value (specifically, 2999). It is determined whether or not (step SI707). If the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not the maximum value (step SI707: NO), the main start waiting effect processing is terminated without starting the demonstration effect.

On the other hand, if the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is the maximum value (step SI707: YES), the start waiting effect flag is set to "1" (step SI708), and the demonstration effect start setting process is executed. (step SI709), and ends this start waiting effect processing. The demonstration effect start setting process in step SI709 is performed when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) in a situation where the standby symbol display is performed (in step SI712 described later). If affirmative determination is made) is also executed. In the demonstration effect start setting process, when the model information image is being displayed on the symbol display device 41, the display control device 82 is controlled so as to end the display of the model information image. When the standby symbol display is being performed on the display device 41, the display control device 82 is controlled so as to end the standby symbol display. Then, the display control device 82 is controlled so that the pattern display device 41 executes the demonstration effect. The light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 may be performed so that the display light emitting unit 53 emits light in the light emission mode for the demonstration effect, and the speaker unit 54 outputs sound so that the sound output for the demonstration effect is performed. It is good also as a structure controlled.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SI706, that is, if the start waiting effect (demonstration effect and standby pattern display) is already being executed, the value of the demo start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 is " 1999" (step SI710). If the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is "1999" (step SI710: YES), it means that the demonstration effect has been executed for 10 seconds and the end timing of the demonstration effect has come. A process for setting the start of waiting symbol display is executed (step SI711), and this process for waiting for start effect is ended. In the standby symbol display start setting processing in step SI711, display control is performed on the display control device 82 so that the standby symbol display is started in the symbol display device 41 when the demonstration effect being executed in the symbol display device 41 is completed. . It should be noted that the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 may be executed so that the display light emitting unit 53 emits light in the light emitting mode for displaying the standby symbols, and the speaker unit 54 is connected so that the sound output for displaying the standby symbols is performed. A configuration in which sound output is controlled may be employed.

If a negative determination is made in step SI710, it is determined whether or not the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 is the maximum value "2999" (step SI712). If the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not the maximum value (specifically, 2999) (step SI712: NO), the main start waiting effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is the maximum value (specifically, 2999) (step SI712: YES), a new demonstration effect will be started after 15 seconds have passed since the start timing of the previous demonstration effect. Since it means that it is time to start , the process of setting the start of the demonstration effect is executed in step SI709, and the main start waiting effect process ends. As a result, the standby symbol display is terminated on the symbol display device 41, and a new demonstration effect is started.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 286, a description will be given of how the demonstration effect is executed after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. FIG. 286(a) shows the execution period of the demonstration effects, FIG. 286(b) shows the execution period of the standby symbol display, and FIG. reaches the maximum value, FIG. 286(d) shows the timing of clearing the demonstration start timer counter 554a, and FIG. 286(f) shows the timing at which the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509) is executed in the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283), Figure 286 (g) shows the state of the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555, Figure 286 (h) shows the state in which the setting value is being updated, Figure 286 (i) shows the pachinko machine 10 indicates the timing at which the supply of operating power is started.

First, the case where the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" and the "RAM clear operation" are not performed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 286(i), when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started without the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c being performed, the t1 is reached. 286(e), sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SI501 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) is executed. As already explained, in the sound and light side RAM clearing process, the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initialized. Therefore, at the timing t1, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 286(d). Then, when the interruption of the sound and light side timer interruption processing (FIG. 284) is permitted, updating of the demo start timer counter 554a is started.

After that, at the timing t2 when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command from the main side CPU 63, as shown in FIG. Step SI509) is executed. Since the non-initialization area 554 in which the demonstration start timer counter 554a is provided is excluded from the targets of "0" clearing and initial setting in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0" at the timing of t2. At the timing t2, as shown in FIG. 286(g), the waiting state flag 555b is set to "1" to enter the start waiting state.

After that, at timing t3 when approximately 15 seconds have elapsed since timing t1 when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 was started, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reached its maximum value as shown in FIG. 286(c). (specifically 2999). As shown in FIG. 286(g), since the pachinko machine 10 is in a start waiting state at the timing t3, the demonstration effect is started on the symbol display device 41 at the timing t3 as shown in FIG. 286(a). .

After that, at timing t4 when 10 seconds have passed from timing t3, the demonstration effect ends as shown in FIG. be. After that, when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) as shown in FIG. 286(a), the standby symbol display ends, and the demonstration effect is started on the symbol display device 41 as shown in FIG. 286(a).

As described above, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started without performing the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation", the sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light After step SI501 of the side start-up process (FIG. 283) is executed and the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0", updating of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started. During the period from the timing (timing t1) when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started to the timing (timing t3) when the value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start reaches the maximum value for the first time, there is no external operation. Not affected. In addition, processing such as lottery for changing the period is not performed. Therefore, by simultaneously starting supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 first reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999). It is possible to align the arrival timings as the same or substantially the same.

In the symbol display device 41, the first demonstration effect is started after about 15 seconds from the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁In sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) executed when sound and light side CPU 353 receives a normal return command from main side CPU 63, the value of demonstration start timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0", the timing at which the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command does not affect the timing at which the demonstration effect is started.

As already explained, when the "RAM clearing process" is performed and the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the sound and light side CPU 353 replaces the normal return command from the main side CPU 63 with the return command at the time of clearing However, even in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) executed upon receiving the return command at the time of clearing, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is "0" Not cleared. Therefore, the timing at which the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of clearing does not affect the timing at which the demonstration effect is started. This prevents the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value from changing depending on the presence or absence of the "RAM clearing operation", and also prevents the timing at which the demonstration effect starts from changing. is prevented. A case where the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" is performed and the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started will be described later.

The demonstration effect is started every time the demo start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) in the start waiting state, and the pattern display device 41 displays the demonstration effect for 10 seconds and the standby pattern for 5 seconds. is repeatedly executed until the start wait state ends.

Next, the case where the supply of operating power is started while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on and the reset button 68c is pressed (that is, the case where the "setting change operation" is performed) will be described.

At the timing of t6, as shown in FIG. 286(i), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON and the reset button 68c is pressed while the supply of operating power is started. As shown in e), sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SI501 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) is executed. As a result, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 286(d). Then, when the interruption of the sound and light side timer interruption processing (FIG. 284) is permitted, updating of the demo start timer counter 554a is started. Also, as shown in FIG. 286(h), the setting value is updated at the timing t6.

After that, at timing t7 when approximately 15 seconds have elapsed since timing t6 when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 was started, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches its maximum value ( Specifically, it reaches 2999). As shown in FIG. 286(g), the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is not set to "1" at the timing of t7, and the pachinko machine 10 is not in the start waiting state. Therefore, even if the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, the demonstration effect is not started at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 286(a).

286(h), the sound/light side CPU 353 receives a return command from the master side CPU 63 at time t8. As a result, sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) is executed at the timing t8 as shown in FIG. 286(f). Since the non-initialization area 554 in which the demonstration start timer counter 554a is provided is excluded from the targets of "0" clearing and initial setting in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0" at the timing of t8. At the timing t8, as shown in FIG. 286(g), the waiting state flag 555b is set to "1" to enter the start waiting state.

Thereafter, at timing t9 when 15 seconds have elapsed from timing t7, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) as shown in FIG. 286(c). As shown in FIG. 286(g), since the pachinko machine 10 is in a start waiting state at the timing t9, the demonstration effect is started on the symbol display device 41 at the timing t9 as shown in FIG. 286(a). .

As described above, when the "setting change operation" is performed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 and the setting value is updated, the demonstration start timer counter 554a is displayed in the situation where the setting value is being changed. may reach a maximum value (specifically 2999). Further, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 and the setting value is confirmed, the demonstration start timer counter 554a is displayed while the setting value is being confirmed. may reach a maximum value (specifically 2999). Since the pachinko machine 10 is not in the start waiting state while the setting values are being checked or changed, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value while the setting values are being checked or changed. Even if you do, the demonstration production will not start.

When a "setting change operation" is performed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 to change the setting value, the main side CPU 63 does not transmit a return command at the time of updating until the change of the setting value is completed. For this reason, the execution timing of the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) performed when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of updating is set value change. changes depending on the length of time that the Further, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 and the setting value is confirmed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of confirmation until the confirmation of the setting value is completed. do not. Therefore, the execution timing of the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) performed when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of confirmation is set value confirmation. changes depending on the length of time that the In this embodiment, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0" even if the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed. The timing of receiving the command does not affect the timing of starting the demonstration effect. As a result, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is prevented from changing depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation" and the "setting change operation". It is prevented from changing.

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 287, after the state in which neither the effect for the opening/closing execution mode nor the effect for the game cycle is executed has reached a preset period (specifically, 10 minutes), A description will be given of how the demonstration production is started. FIG. 287(a) shows the execution period of the demonstration effect, FIG. 287(b) shows the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 reaches the maximum value, and FIG. 287(d) shows the state of the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555, FIG. Indicates the timing of receiving the type command.

When the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the command for variation and the type command as shown in FIG. 287(c), the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is cleared to "0" and the start waiting state ends. Then, at the timing t1, as shown in FIG. 287(d), the display light-emitting portion 53, the speaker portion 54 and the pattern display device 41 start the game-turn effect.

After that, at the timing of t2, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) as shown in FIG. 287(b). As shown in FIG. 287(c), the waiting state flag 555b is not set to "1" at the timing t2, and the pachinko machine 10 is not in the start waiting state. Therefore, even if the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, the demonstration effect is not started at the timing t2 as shown in FIG. 287(a).

After that, at the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 287(d), the game-turn effect ends. After that, at the timing of t4, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) as shown in FIG. 287(b). As shown in FIG. 287(c), the waiting state flag 555b is not set to "1" at the timing of t4, and the pachinko machine 10 is not in the start waiting state. Even if the value is reached, the demonstration effect is not started as shown in FIG. 287(a).

After that, when the state in which the game-turn effect is not executed continues until the timing t5 when 10 minutes have passed from the timing t3, the waiting state flag 555b is set to "1" at the timing t5 as shown in FIG. ” is set, and a start waiting state is entered. Since the condition that the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) at the timing t5 is not satisfied even after entering the start waiting state, as shown in FIG. The demonstration production does not start.

After that, when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) as shown in FIG. At the timing of t6, the pattern display device 41 starts a demonstration effect.

As described above, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) in the start waiting state. The demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated after the interruption of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (Fig. 284) is permitted in step SI503 of the sound and light side start-up processing (Fig. 283), and then the operating power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10. is executed regardless of the presence or absence of the effect for the opening/closing execution mode and the effect for the game cycle until is stopped. For this reason, after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value depending on the execution timing, execution period, and number of executions of the effects for the opening/closing execution mode and the game-turn effects. It is prevented that the timing to reach the

When the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the execution timing, execution period, and number of executions of the effects for the opening and closing execution mode and the effects for the game round that are subsequently performed in each pachinko machine 10 are different. Even if a state is reached, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically 2999) in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be made the same or substantially the same, and the plurality The timing at which the demonstration performance is started in the pachinko machine 10 can be made the same or substantially the same.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped, no new display data is provided to the fifth display circuit 265. The display segments of the display devices 201 to 204 are turned off. If the display of the base value is continued in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 even when the progress of the game is stopped, the display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 cannot determine that the progress of the game is stopped, and there is a possibility that the manager of the game hall who sees the display of the base value misunderstands that the progress of the game is not stopped. On the other hand, when the progress of the game is stopped, the display segments of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are turned off, so that the first to fourth information It is possible to easily determine that the progress of the game is stopped based on the states of the display devices 201 to 204 for the player.

When the progress of the game is stopped, no new display data is provided to the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264 as well. The display segments of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are displayed when new display data is not provided to the corresponding display circuits 261 to 264. Lights out. In addition to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a special figure display unit 37a that can be viewed from the outside without opening the game machine body 12 to the outer frame 11 in front of the pachinko machine 10, By configuring the figure holding display part 37b, the normal figure display part 38a, and the normal figure holding display part 38b to be in the off state, it is possible to easily determine from the outside of the pachinko machine 10 that the progress of the game is stopped. can be made possible.

When the progress of the game is stopped, the state in which new display data is not provided to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is maintained until the state is canceled. For this reason, until the state where the progress of the game is stopped is released, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification The extinguished state of the display segments of the display devices 201 to 204 can be continued. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the progress of the game is stopped.

The normal ball entry management process (FIG. 74) is executed even after the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped. As a result, the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the game stop flag is set to "1" can be counted by the normal out counter 231e, and the progress of the game is stopped. After that, it is possible to calculate a base value reflecting the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA.

The period from the timing when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started to the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a first reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) is not affected by external operations. In addition, processing such as lottery for changing the period is not performed. Therefore, by simultaneously starting supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a first reaches the maximum value in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is the same or substantially the same. can be arranged as In addition, after the interruption of the sound and light side timer interruption processing (FIG. 284) is permitted, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is the same regardless of whether or not the opening/closing execution mode effect and the game round effect are executed. It is updated each time the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is executed until the supply of operating power to the device 10 is stopped. As a result, by simultaneously starting supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10, the demonstration start timer counter 554a of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 continues until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machines 10 is stopped. The timing at which the value reaches the maximum value can be made the same or substantially the same, and the timing at which the demonstration effect is started in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be made the same. By simultaneously starting the demonstration performance in the plurality of pachinko machines 10, the demonstration performance in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be made to have a sense of unity, and the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 can be heightened.

The demonstration effect is started when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) in the start waiting state. After the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283) is executed based on the sound and light side CPU 353 receiving any return command from the main side CPU 63. The interruption of the sound/light side timer interruption process (FIG. 284) is permitted prior to the process (the process after step SI504), and the update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started. Therefore, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is prevented from changing depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", and "RAM clear operation". As a result, by simultaneously starting supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is set to be the same or substantially the same timing. In addition, the timing at which the demonstration effect is started can be aligned as the same or substantially the same timing.

In sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) executed when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives any of the return commands, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0". Therefore, the timing of reaching the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is prevented from changing depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation", and the "RAM clear operation". To prevent the start timing of the demonstration production from being changed.

In a configuration in which the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value changes depending on the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation", for a plurality of pachinko machines 10 When the supply of operating power is started at the same time, and when the supply of operating power is started, "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM When performing either "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", or "RAM clear operation", the timing at which the demonstration effect is started in the pachinko machine 10 and the "setting confirmation operation" , the timing at which the demonstration effect is started in the pachinko machine 10 for which the "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation" have not been performed. In this case, there is a possibility that the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation", or the "RAM clear operation" has been performed is likely to be identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value does not change depending on the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation". This prevents the pachinko machine 10 on which any one of the ``setting confirmation operation'', ``setting change operation'' and ``RAM clear operation'' from being specified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect.

After the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value at a predetermined interval (specifically, every 15 seconds). When the value of the demo start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, the demonstration effect is started. The demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated each time the sound/light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is executed regardless of whether the demonstration start waiting state is present or not. For this reason, after the start waiting state is temporarily canceled by executing the opening and closing execution mode effect and the game turn effect, the start timing of the demonstration effect in the case where the start waiting state is resumed is It is possible to prevent the start timing of the demonstration effect from being deviated from when it is not canceled. As a result, when the start timings of demonstration effects in a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are aligned, the execution timing, execution period, and number of executions of the effects for the opening/closing execution mode and the effects for the game round are different in each pachinko machine 10 thereafter. Even if this happens, it is possible to prevent the timing of starting the demonstration effect from being deviated in the start waiting state in the plurality of pachinko machines 10.例文帳に追加

Based on the fact that the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SI501 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)) is executed, and from the main side CPU 63 Sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SI509) is executed based on the reception of the return command. In the sound and light side RAM clearing process, the non-initialization area 554 and the initialization target area 555 in the sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initialized. As a result, the unstable state of information in the non-initialization area 554 and the initialization area 555 can be quickly resolved after the supply of operating power is started. On the other hand, in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing, only "0" clearing and initialization of the initialization target area 555 are performed, and "0" clearing of the non-initialization target area 554 in which the demonstration start timer counter 554a is provided. and no initialization is performed. As a result, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is prevented from being deviated due to the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", and "RAM clear operation". It is possible to prevent the start timing of the performance from being deviated.

The period for storing and holding the display data provided to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is not limited to a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). The display data provided to the circuits 261 to 265 may be stored and held until the supply of operating power to the display circuits 261 to 265 is stopped. In this configuration, if "1" is set to the game stop flag at step SI303 of the fraud detection process (FIG. 280(b)), or if "1" is not set to the game stop corresponding flag at step SI304, If so, it executes processing for transmitting all "0" display data to all of the first through fifth display circuits 261 through 265, and steps SI402 through SI402 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 281). It prevents the processing of step SI415 from being executed. As a result, the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a, and the general diagram reservation display section 38b are displayed until the state is released after the progress of the game is stopped. And the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be turned off.

Also, the management process (FIG. 70) is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed in step SI220 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279), and the management process is performed after step SB125 of the main process (FIG. 165). may be configured to be executed in the residual process that is repeatedly executed in . Even with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the management process from not being executed when the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped. In this configuration, the update timing counter is provided in the work area 221 for specific control. The updating of the update timing counter is executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279) regardless of the states of the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag. When the update timing counter is updated and the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are updated, the update timing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to Set to "1". In the display processing (FIG. 131) executed in the management processing (FIG. 70), the state of the update timing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is referred to, and "1" is set to the update timing flag. If so, it specifies that it is time to update the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . As a result, even if the management process is executed in the non-periodically executed residual process, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be updated periodically.

In addition, based on the fact that the game stop flag is set to "1", together with the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, and the general figure display It is not limited to the configuration in which the display segments of the unit 38a and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b are turned off, and only the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned off and the special figure The display in the display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b may be configured to be continued. Specifically, when the game stop flag is set to "1", the processes of steps SI403 to SI408 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 281) are not executed. Further, in the updating process of the type counter (step SI411), when the game stop flag is set to "1", after adding "1" to the value of the type counter in the work area 221 for specific control, the addition When the value of the subsequent type counter becomes "5", the type counter is set to "1". In this case, the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264 are provided with new display data, while the fifth display circuit 265 is not provided with new display data. Thereby, while continuing the display in the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b, the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 Only segments can be turned off.

In addition, based on the fact that "1" is set to the game stop flag, the first to It is not limited to the configuration in which the display segments of the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned off. The display segment of the portion 38b may be turned off, and the display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be continued. Specifically, when the game stop flag is set to "1", in the updating process of the type counter (step SI411 of the second interrupt process (FIG. 281)), the type counter in the work area 221 for specific control is set to " 5" only. In this case, while the fifth display circuit 265 is provided with new display data, the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264 are not provided with new display data. As a result, while continuing the display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b A segment can be turned off.

Further, the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not limited to the configuration in which the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned off based on the game stop flag being set to "1", and the game stop flag is set to "1", the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may display a display corresponding to the state in which the progress of the game is stopped. For example, as a display corresponding to the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, all the display segments in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed blinking (first to fourth notification display devices A configuration in which "8" is displayed blinking in all of 201 to 204) may also be used. Specifically, display data (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) for turning on all display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are stored in the fifth display data buffer 275. 204 to display "8"). Then, the display data and the type data indicating that the display data corresponds to the fifth display circuit 265 are transmitted to the display IC 266 over a predetermined lighting period (for example, 0.5 seconds). At the same time, the display data and the type data are prevented from being transmitted to the display IC 266 for a predetermined turn-off period (for example, 0.5 seconds). By alternately repeating these predetermined light-on period and predetermined light-off period, all the display segments in the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are blinked to progress the game. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall grasp that the is in a stopped state. In addition, as a display corresponding to the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, a configuration in which a part of the display segments in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 blinks may be used. All the display segments in the notification display devices 201 to 204 may be illuminated. It is easy to understand that the progress of the game is stopped by configuring the display corresponding to the state where the progress of the game is stopped on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. can be

In addition, based on the fact that the game stop flag is set to "1", the display segments of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b are turned off. It is not limited to the configuration, and based on the fact that the game stop flag is set to "1", the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b A display corresponding to the state in which the progress of the game is stopped at is performed. With this configuration as well, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the progress of the game is stopped.

In addition, when the process of setting the game stop flag to "1" is performed, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 281) is performed to prohibit the interrupt, and the game stop flag is cleared to "0". In such a case, the configuration may be such that the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 281) is permitted. Even with this configuration, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 in the state where the progress of the game is stopped 204 display segments can be turned off, and when the state in which the progress of the game is stopped is canceled, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general It is possible to start the display on the drawing reservation display section 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

In addition, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, backup power for storing and holding information in the sound and light side RAM 355 for a predetermined backup period (for example, 10 seconds) may be supplied. good. Specifically, in the sound and light side RAM clearing process (step SI501 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283)) executed based on the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the operating power The period from when the supply of the operating power is stopped to when the supply of the operating power is restarted exceeds the above-mentioned predetermined backup period (for example, 10 seconds), and the information in the sound and light side RAM 355 is in an undefined state. In this case, all storage areas of the sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initialized. In this case, the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0" in the sound and light side RAM clear processing. After that, as in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the interruption of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted in step SI503 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283), and the demo start timer counter 554a is activated. will start updating. For this reason, by simultaneously starting to supply operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 for which the predetermined backup period described above has passed since the supply of operating power was stopped, the same operation as in the seventy-seventh embodiment can be performed. In addition, the timings at which the values of the demonstration start timer counters 554a reach the maximum values in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be aligned, and the timings at which the demonstration effect is started in the start waiting state can be aligned.

On the other hand, when the period from when the supply of operating power is stopped to when the supply of operating power is resumed is within the predetermined backup period described above, and the information in the sound and light side RAM 355 is stored and held, the demo The starting timer counter 554a is excluded from targets for "0" clearing and initial setting in sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SI501 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)). For this reason, in a situation where the start timings of demonstration effects are aligned in a plurality of pachinko machines 10, the supply of operating power is stopped individually to some pachinko machines 10 among the plurality of pachinko machines 10. Immediately after that (before the predetermined backup period described above has passed), while performing the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" or "RAM clear operation", the operation to restart the supply of operating power is performed. The update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a can be restarted while avoiding the value of the start timer counter 554a from being cleared to "0". By avoiding the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a from being cleared to "0", it is possible to suppress the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value. It is possible to suppress the deviation of the timing of starting the demonstration effect in the waiting state. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 for which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" has been individually performed after the supply of operating power is started at the same time is easily identified. can be reduced.

Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the backup electric power for memorize|holding information is supplied to sound light side RAM355 in the state which the supply of the operating electric power to the pachinko machine 10 was stopped. Specifically, as already described in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. Even in the start waiting state, the start of the demonstration effect is on standby until the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value. The demonstration start timer counter 554a in this configuration is the step of sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283) executed based on the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 SI501), it is excluded from the objects of "0" clearing and initial setting. Even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the information is stored in the sound and light side RAM 355. Therefore, the demonstration start timer counter 554a becomes unstable immediately after the supply of operating power is started. not As already explained in the seventy-seventh embodiment, after the sound and light side RAM clear processing is executed, the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted to be interrupted, and the demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated. be done. After that, in this configuration, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command from the main side CPU 63, the sound and light side first RAM initialization processing is executed. In the sound and light side first RAM initialization process, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0". When the supply of operating power is started simultaneously without performing "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation" for a plurality of pachinko machines 10, sound and light in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 The timing for executing the side first RAM initialization process is aligned, and the timing for clearing the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a to "0" is also aligned. As described above, since the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is allowed to interrupt before the sound and light side first RAM initialization processing is executed, the sound and light side first RAM initialization processing is executed. By aligning the timings, it is possible to align the timings when the values of the demonstration start timer counters 554a reach the maximum values in the plurality of pachinko machines 10, and to align the start timings of the demonstration effect in the start waiting state.

On the other hand, in this configuration, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives from the main side CPU 63 a return command for confirmation, a return command for update, or a return command for clear, the sound and light side second RAM initialization processing is executed. . The demo start timer counter 554a is excluded from being cleared to "0" and initialized in the sound and light side second RAM initialization processing, and even if the sound and light side second RAM initialization processing is performed, the demonstration start timer counter The value of 554a is not cleared to "0". In a situation where the start timings of the demonstration effects are aligned in a plurality of pachinko machines 10, supply of operating power is individually stopped to some pachinko machines 10 among the plurality of pachinko machines 10 and immediately thereafter. If an operation to restart the supply of operating power is performed while performing "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" or "RAM clearing operation", sound and light side RAM The clearing process is executed, and after that, the sound and light side second RAM initialization process is executed based on the receipt of the return command for confirmation, the return command for updating, or the return command for clearing from the main side CPU 63. be. As already explained, even if the sound and light side RAM clear processing and the sound and light side second RAM initialization processing are executed, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0". For this reason, after the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, in the pachinko machines 10 in which "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", or "RAM clear operation" is performed individually The timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, and the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the pachinko machine 10 where the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation" are not performed. It is suppressed that the timing of reaching the maximum value deviates from the timing. This reduces the possibility that the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" has been individually performed is likely to be identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. It becomes possible to

Also, in a state where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, backup power is supplied to store and hold information in the sound and light side RAM 355, and the demonstration starts when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. The value of the timer counter 554a may not be cleared to "0". Specifically, the demo start timer counter 554a performs sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light side start-up processing (step SI501 in FIG. 283)) and sound and light side RAM initialization processing (sound and light side start-up processing ( In step SI509) of FIG. 283), it is excluded from the target of "0" clearing. In a configuration in which backup power is not supplied to the sound and light side RAM 355 in a state where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the storage area of the sound and light side RAM 355 is undefined immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. Therefore, in sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SI501 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283)), all storage areas of sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initial settings are performed. There is a need. On the other hand, in this configuration, since the backup power is supplied to the sound and light side RAM 355 in a state in which the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the sound immediately after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 The storage area of the light-side RAM 355 does not become unstable. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283) step SI501) and sound and light side RAM initialization processing (sound and light The demonstration start timer counter 554a was stored in the demonstration start timer counter 554a when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 was stopped without clearing the demonstration start timer counter 554a to "0" in step SI509 of the side start-up process (FIG. 283). From the value, the update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a can be restarted.

As already described in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. Even in the start waiting state, the start of the demonstration effect is on standby until the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value. In this configuration, if the values stored in the demonstration start timer counter 554a at the time when the supply of operating power is stopped last time are different in the plurality of pachinko machines 10, the operating power is supplied to the plurality of pachinko machines 10 on the day. are started at the same time, the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is different, and the timing when the demonstration effect is started in the start waiting state is different. becomes. By adopting a configuration in which even the updating mode of the past demonstration start timer counter 554a is reflected in the start timing of the demonstration effect, the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation", or the It is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed from being easily identified.

In addition, the configuration is not limited to a configuration in which the time interval for starting the demonstration effect in the start waiting state is constant, and a configuration in which there are multiple types of time intervals for the start timing of the demonstration effect in the start waiting state. good too. Specifically, the sound/light ROM 354 stores in advance a maximum value table in which a plurality of maximum values of the demonstration start timer counter 554a are set. The maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "2999" in the pointer information "0" in the maximum value table, and the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set in the pointer information "1". 3999" is set, and "4999" is set as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the pointer information of "2". In addition, the non-initialization target area 554 is provided with a maximum value counter that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a.

In the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 283), when the interruption of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted in step SI503, the maximum value table is transferred from the sound and light side ROM 354 to the non-initialization area 554. read out. Then, the numerical value information of "2999" set in the pointer information of "0" in the maximum value table is set in the maximum value counter in the non-initialization area 554 as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. In the process of updating the demo start timer counter 554a (step SI601 of the sound and light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284)), the update process (step SI601) is executed while the value of the demo start timer counter 554a is at its maximum value. Then, when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0", the pointer information of the maximum value table is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the current pointer information, and when the pointer information after the addition of 1 becomes "3", the pointer information is cleared to "0". Numerical information set in the updated pointer information (“2999”, “3999” or “4999”) is set as the new maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. set to the maximum value counter in As a result, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated.

In the process of updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a (step SI601 of the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284)), the pointer information of the maximum value table is updated in a manner linked with the update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. . Therefore, by aligning the timing at which the operation power is supplied to the plurality of pachinko machines 10 at the same time and the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, the maximum value table of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be changed. The update timing of the pointer information can also be aligned. As a result, it is possible to align the start timings of the demonstration effects in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 while setting the time intervals of the start timings of the demonstration effects in the start waiting state to a plurality of types.

<78th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 77th embodiment in the configuration for grasping the timing of starting the demonstration effect in the start waiting state. The configuration different from that of the seventy-seventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the seventy-seventh embodiment is basically omitted.

In this embodiment, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, an RTC 356 (FIG. 172) and an RTC memory 357 (FIG. 172) are mounted on a sound emission control board 351 (FIG. 172). As already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, the RTC 356 is a real-time clock, constantly measures date information and time information, and follows instructions from the sound and light side CPU 353 to It is a configuration capable of outputting time information (also called date and time information). The RTC 356 is provided with a backup power source, so that it is possible to measure date information and time information even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. Note that the RTC 356 is not limited to the configuration in which date and time information is measured, and may be configured to measure only time information.

In addition, as already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, the RTC memory 357 is a memory such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to retain data (that is, volatile storage means). used. The date and time information of the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 according to the instruction from the sound and light side CPU 353 . The date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is read out by the sound and light side CPU 353 as required. The RTC memory 357 is configured to be supplied with backup power from a backup power supply provided for the RTC 356, so that the date and time information is stored and retained even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. However, it is not limited to this, and the RTC memory 357 may be an EEPROM or the like that does not require power supply from the outside to store and hold information.

The non-initialization area 554 and the initialization area 555 in the seventy-seventh embodiment are not provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 in this embodiment. In the sound and light side RAM clearing process (step SI801) and the sound and light side RAM initialization process (step SI808) in the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 288) to be described later, all storage areas of the sound and light side RAM 355 are set to "0". Subject to clearing and initialization.

The sound and light side RAM 355 is not provided with the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the seventy-seventh embodiment. In this embodiment, the date and time information is acquired from the RTC 356 after the operation power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and the acquired date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357 as the reference time information for demonstration effects. In the start waiting state, when the difference between the reference information of the demonstration presentation stored in the RTC memory 357 and the current date and time information in the RTC 356 becomes an integer multiple of a predetermined time (specifically, 15 seconds), the pattern is displayed. A demonstration effect is started on the display device 41 .

FIG. 288 is a flow chart showing sound and light side startup processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 in this embodiment. Note that the sound and light side start-up processing is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started.

At step SI801, sound and light side RAM clear processing is executed (step SI801). As described above, in the sound and light side RAM clear processing, the sound and light side RAM 355 is cleared to "0" and initialized. When the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the sound and light side RAM 355 is not supplied with backup power. Therefore, immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the storage area of the sound and light side RAM 355 is in an undefined state. By executing sound and light side RAM clear processing in step SI801, the indefinite state in the storage area of sound and light side RAM 355 can be resolved. After that, in the sound/light RAM clearing process, display control of the display control device 82 is performed so that the initial image and the model information image are displayed on the pattern display device 41, as in the 77th embodiment. As a result, the design display device 41 starts to display the initial image. As already described in the seventy-seventh embodiment, after the initial image is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the display contents of the pattern display device 41 are switched from the initial image to the model information image.

After that, the date and time information of the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 as reference time information for the demonstration effect (step SI802). As already explained, in the start waiting state, the sound and light side CPU 353 keeps the difference between the reference time information of the demonstration effect stored in the RTC memory 357 and the current date and time information in the RTC 356 for a predetermined time (specifically, 15 seconds). ), the demonstration effect is started in the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁The reference time information for the demonstration effect stored in the RTC memory 357 in step SI802 is not cleared even if the sound and light side RAM initialization process (step SI808) described later is executed. As a result, the reference time of the demonstration effect shifts depending on the timing at which the sound/light side CPU 353 receives from the main side CPU 63 any of the normal return command, the return command for updating, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for clear. is prevented.

After that, in steps SI803 to SI807, the same processes as steps SI504 to SI508 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283) in the 77th embodiment are executed. Specifically, when an update start command is received from the main CPU 63 (step SI803: YES), setting processing for update notification is executed (step SI804), and when a check start command is received from the main CPU 63 (step SI804) If SI805: YES), setting processing for confirmation notification is executed (step SI806). If it is determined in step SI807 that any one of the normal return command, update return command, confirmation return command, and clear return command has not been received from the main CPU 63, one of the return commands is executed. The processing of steps SI803 to SI807 is repeatedly executed until a command is received. The content of setting processing for update notification (step SI804) and setting processing for confirmation notification (step SI806) has already been described in the seventy-seventh embodiment.

If it is determined in step SI807 that any return command has been received from the main side CPU 63, sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed (step SI808). In the sound and light side RAM initialization process, when the sound and light side RAM 355 is cleared to "0" and initialized, if the update time notification is being performed, the update time notification is terminated and the confirmation time notification is performed. If there is, terminate the notification at the time of confirmation. On the other hand, even if the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed, the display of the model information image on the pattern display device 41 does not end. The model information image continues to be displayed on the pattern display device 41 until the demonstration effect is started. In the sound and light side RAM initialization processing, as already explained, all storage areas of the sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initialized. Even if the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed, the reference time information of the demonstration effect stored in the RTC memory 357 in step SI802 is not cleared. As a result, the reference time of the demonstration effect shifts depending on the timing at which the sound/light side CPU 353 receives from the main side CPU 63 any of the normal return command, the return command for updating, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for clear. is prevented.

After the sound and light side RAM initialization process is executed at step SI808, the waiting state flag 555b provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1" (step SI809). The waiting state flag 555b is a flag that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that the state is waiting for start, as in the seventy-seventh embodiment. When the waiting state flag 555b is set to "1", the start waiting state is entered.

After that, in steps SI810 to SI816, the same processes as steps SI511 to SI517 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283) in the 77th embodiment are executed. If normal return notification setting processing is executed in step SI811, post-update notification setting processing is executed in step SI813, post-confirmation notification setting processing is executed in step SI815, or step SI816 When the clear return notification setting processing is executed, the interrupt of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted (step SI817), and the main sound and light side start-up processing ends.

Next, the start waiting effect processing executed by the sound/light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The start waiting effect processing is executed at step SI621 of the sound/light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284), as in the seventy-seventh embodiment.

At steps SI901 to SI905, the same processing as steps SI701 to SI705 of the start waiting effect processing (FIG. 285) in the 77th embodiment is executed.

If it is determined in step SI902 that the waiting state flag 555b in the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1", or if "1" is set to the waiting state flag 555b in step SI905, that is, in the start waiting state If there is, the reference time for the demonstration effect is grasped based on the reference time information for the demonstration effect stored in the RTC memory 357 (step SI906), and the current date and time information in the RTC 356 is acquired (step SI907). After that, it is determined whether or not the start waiting effect flag provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1". As in the 77th embodiment, the start waiting effect flag is a flag that allows the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that either the demonstration effect or the standby pattern display is being executed as the start waiting effect. is.

When "1" is not set to the start waiting effect flag (step SI908: NO), the demonstration effect is executed based on the reference time of the demo effect grasped in step SI906 and the date and time information acquired in step SI907. It is determined whether or not it is time to start (step SI909). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the reference time of the demonstration effect is an integer multiple of 15 seconds, and if the elapsed time is an integer multiple of 15 seconds, it is determined that it is time to start the demonstration effect. judge.

When it is determined in step SI909 that it is time to start the demonstration effect, the process proceeds to step SI910. At steps SI910 and SI911, the same processing as steps SI708 and SI709 of the start waiting effect processing (FIG. 285) in the 77th embodiment is executed. Specifically, the start waiting effect flag in the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1" (step SI910), the start setting process of the demonstration effect is executed (step SI911), and the main start waiting effect process ends. . The process of setting the start of the demonstration effect in step SI911 is performed when the elapsed time from the reference time of the demonstration effect becomes an integer multiple of 15 seconds in the situation where the standby symbol display is performed (the affirmative determination is made in step SI914 to be described later). (if done) will also be executed. In the demonstration effect start setting process, when the model information image is being displayed on the symbol display device 41, the display control device 82 is controlled so as to end the display of the model information image. When the standby symbol display is being performed on the display device 41, the display control device 82 is controlled so as to end the standby symbol display. Then, the display control device 82 is controlled so that the pattern display device 41 executes the demonstration effect. The light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 may be performed so that the display light emitting unit 53 emits light in the light emission mode for the demonstration effect, and the speaker unit 54 outputs sound so that the sound output for the demonstration effect is performed. It is good also as a structure controlled.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SI908, that is, if the start waiting effect (demonstration effect and standby pattern display) is already being executed, the reference time of the demo effect grasped in step SI906 and obtained in step SI907 It is determined whether or not it is time to end the demonstration effect based on the date and time information (step SI912). Specifically, when 10 seconds have passed since the start of the demonstration effect in step SI911, it is determined that it is time to end the demonstration effect. When it is time to end the demonstration effect (step SI911: YES), the process of setting the start of waiting symbol display is executed (step SI913), and the main start waiting effect process ends. In the standby symbol display start setting processing in step SI913, display control is performed on the display control device 82 so that the standby symbol display is started in the symbol display device 41 when the demonstration effect being executed in the symbol display device 41 is completed. . It should be noted that the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 may be executed so that the display light emitting unit 53 emits light in the light emitting mode for displaying the standby symbols, and the speaker unit 54 is connected so that the sound output for displaying the standby symbols is performed. A configuration in which sound output is controlled may be employed.

If a negative determination is made in step SI912, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the demonstration effect based on the reference time for the demonstration effect grasped in step SI906 and the date and time information acquired in step SI907. (Step SI914). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the reference time of the demonstration effect is an integer multiple of 15 seconds, and if the elapsed time is an integer multiple of 15 seconds, it is determined that it is time to start the demonstration effect. judge. If it is not the time to start the demonstration effect (step SI914: NO), the main start waiting effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the start timing of the demonstration effect (step SI914: YES), it means that 15 seconds have passed since the start timing of the previous demonstration effect and the start timing of the new demonstration effect has come. The process for setting the start of the demonstration effect in SI911 is executed, and the main start waiting effect process ends. As a result, the standby pattern display is terminated on the pattern display device 41, and a new demonstration effect is started.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Date and time information is acquired from the RT 356 in the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 288) executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and the date and time information is used as the reference time information for the demonstration effect. It is stored in the RTC memory 357 . In the start waiting state, the start timing of the demonstration effect is grasped based on the reference time of the demonstration effect in the RTC memory 357 and the current date and time information in the RTC 356 . In the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 288), after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started and before the process of setting the reference time information of the demonstration effect in the RTC memory 357 is executed, external No processing that requires manipulation from is performed. Also, no lottery or the like is performed to change the timing of acquiring the reference time information for the demonstration effect. Therefore, by starting supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 at the same time, it is possible to align the reference time of the demonstration effect in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 to the same or substantially the same time.

In the start waiting state, at the timing when the difference between the reference time information of the demonstration effect in the RTC memory 357 and the current date and time information in the RTC 356 becomes an integer multiple of a predetermined time (specifically, 15 seconds), the pattern display device 41 Demonstration production is started. Therefore, in a plurality of pachinko machines 10 having the same or substantially the same reference time for the demonstration performance, it is possible to create a situation in which the demonstration performance is started all at once in the start waiting state. It becomes possible. As a result, the demo effects of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are made to have a sense of unity, and the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 can be heightened.

The reference time information for the demonstration effects stored in the RTC memory 357 is stored in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (sound and light side start-up processing ( It is not cleared even if step SI808) in FIG. 288) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the deviation of the reference time of the demonstration effect depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" and the "RAM clear operation" at the start of supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加.

Since the reference time of the demonstration effect does not change depending on the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation", supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time. In the case where "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", or "RAM clear operation" is performed for some pachinko machines 10 out of the plurality of pachinko machines 10, "setting confirmation operation ", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation" were not performed, and the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" or "RAM clear operation" were performed. The reference time of the demonstration presentation in the pachinko machine 10 can be made the same as the time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" from being easily identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. .

A start timing table in which the start timing of the demonstration effect is set is stored in advance in the sound and light side ROM 354, and the start timing of the demonstration effect may be grasped based on the start timing table. Specifically, in the start timing table, as the start timing of the demonstration effect, timings are set such that the seconds part of the date and time information in the RTC 356 is "00" seconds, "15" seconds, "33" seconds and "47" seconds. It is In this configuration, the start timing table is stored in the sound and light side ROM 354 before the interruption of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted in step SI817 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 288). It is read out to the RAM 355 . In the start waiting effect processing (FIG. 289), if it is in the start waiting state, the second part of the current date and time information obtained from the RTC 356 in step SI907 is collated with the start timing table, and the second part is "00". Seconds, "15" seconds, "33" seconds or "47" seconds, it is determined that it is time to start the demonstration effect (step SI909: YES), and the demonstration effect is started. If the demonstration effect is started based on the fact that the seconds part of the current date and time information acquired from the RTC 356 is "00" seconds, the next demo effect will start after 15 seconds, and the second of the current date and time information will be displayed. If the demo effect is started based on the fact that the part is "15" seconds, the next demo effect will start after 18 seconds, and the second part of the current date and time information is "33" seconds. If the demonstration effect is started after 14 seconds, the next demonstration effect will start after 14 seconds, and if the demo effect is started based on the fact that the seconds part of the current date and time information is "47" seconds, the next demonstration effect will be started next time. The demonstration effect of will start after 13 seconds. In this way, in the start waiting state, even if the demo effect is started when the number of seconds part of the current date and time information in the RTC 356 matches the number of seconds set in the start timing table, a plurality of pachinko machines 10 It is possible to align the start timing of the demonstration production. In this configuration, even when the supply of operating power to the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at different timings, on the condition that the date and time information of the RTC 356 in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is complete, the plurality of pachinko machines 10 The start timing of the demonstration presentation in the machine 10 can be aligned. As a result, it is possible to align the start timings of the demonstration effects in a plurality of pachinko machines 10 installed in a plurality of island facilities. In addition, in this configuration, the start timings of the demonstration effects in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are determined in a manner in which there are a plurality of patterns of time intervals as the time interval from the start timing of one demonstration effect to the start timing of the next demonstration effect. It is possible to align.

<79th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 77th embodiment in that a timing change lottery for determining whether or not to change the start timing of the demonstration effect is performed. The configuration different from that of the seventy-seventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the seventy-seventh embodiment is basically omitted.

As already explained in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the demonstration effect is started in the symbol display device 41 at the timing when the value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start reaches the maximum value (specifically, "2999") in the start waiting state. be. In this embodiment, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives from the main side CPU 63 any of the normal return command, confirmation return command, update return command, and clear return command, the sound and light side CPU 353 , the timing change lottery described above is performed. The timing change lottery includes a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration effect is not changed and a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration effect is changed. Thus, when supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the start timing of the demonstration performance is changed to the pachinko machine 10 whose lottery results do not change the start timing of the demonstration performance in the timing change lottery. This increases the possibility that both the pachinko machine 10 whose lottery result is to be changed exists.

The lottery random number information used for the timing change lottery is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound and light side CPU 353 . A configuration for the sound and light side CPU 353 to acquire lottery random number information for the timing change lottery will be described. FIG. 290(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the storage areas provided in the work area 221 for specific control in this embodiment. In the specific control work area 221 of the main side RAM 65 in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. A transmit random number storage counter 556 is provided.

The transmission random number storage counter 556 has a storage capacity of 10 bits, and numerical information of any one of "0" to "599" is set in the transmission random number storage counter 556. FIG. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the checksum is normal in step SB105 of the main process (FIG. 165), "0" to "" stored in the random number initial value counter CINI in the work area 221 for specific control 599” is set in the transmission random number storage counter 556 . On the other hand, if it is determined in step SB105 that the checksum is not normal, the transmission random number storage counter 556 is set to "0".

As already explained in the first embodiment, the random number initial value counter CINI adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value (specifically, "599"), it becomes "0". A return loop counter. The random number initial value update process for updating the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is performed in step SI203 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279) already described in the seventy-seventh embodiment and in the forty-ninth embodiment. This is executed in step SB126 of the main processing (FIG. 165) described above. The numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI is periodically updated in step SI203 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279) and irregularly updated in step SB126 of the main process (FIG. 165). .

As already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) in the main processing (FIG. 165) is the processing of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 279) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 281). It is done using irregular times that vary according to completion time. Therefore, at the timing when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI is not biased to a specific numerical range. The processing completion time of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 279) varies depending on the operation mode of the shooting operation device 28 by the player, the game ball entry mode, and the like. For this reason, at the timing when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI is a different value in a plurality of pachinko machines 10, except for the case of coincidence. It's becoming

In this embodiment, even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the work area 221 for specific control can be accessed from the power supply section for power failure provided in the power supply/launch control device 78. Backup power is supplied to the main side RAM 65 that includes the main side RAM 65 as power for holding memory. As a result, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored and held in the work area 221 for specific control even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped.

The value of the random number initial value counter CINI is determined when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped after the occurrence of a power failure is identified in the power failure information storage process (step SI201 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 279)). , and is not cleared until the transmission random number storage counter 556 is set after the supply of the operating power is restarted. Therefore, except when it is determined that the checksum is not normal in step SB105 of the main process (FIG. 165), the transmission random number storage counter 556 stores the random number initial value counter when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Numerical information stored in CINI is set. As already explained, when it is determined that the checksum is not normal at step SB105 of the main processing (FIG. 165), the transmission random number storage counter 556 is set to "0".

As already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, in the main process (FIG. 165), when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the reset button 68c is pressed without turning ON the setting key insertion portion 68a. If the operation is performed (step SB108 or step SB120: YES, step SB114: NO), the first RAM clear processing is executed on the condition that the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB116: NO) (step SB117). Further, as already explained in the forty-ninth embodiment, in the main process (FIG. 165), when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c are performed. If done (step SB108 or step SB120: YES, step SB114: YES), the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed (step SB115). In the set value update process, a second RAM clear process is executed at step SB313. In these first RAM clearing process and second RAM clearing process, except for the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the specific control work area 221 (that is, the setting reference area 341), The work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI is cleared to "0". In this embodiment, the timing at which the numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI is set in the transmission random number storage counter 556 is the timing at which the checksum is determined to be normal in step SB105 of the main processing (FIG. 165). This is the timing before the first RAM clearing process (step SB117 of the main process (FIG. 165)) and the second RAM clearing process (step SB313 of the set value update process (FIG. 167)) are executed. Also, the transmission random number storage counter 556 is not cleared to "0" in these first RAM clear processing and second RAM clear processing. As a result, even when the reset button 68c is pressed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI before being cleared to "0" is reproduced by sound. It is possible to transmit to the light side CPU 353 .

When the master side CPU 63 transmits to the sound and light side CPU 353 any of the normal return command, the return command at the time of updating, the return command at the time of confirmation, and the return command at the time of clearing, the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery , the numeric information stored in the transmission random number storage counter 556 in the work area 221 for specific control is set as the return command to be transmitted.

As already described in the forty-ninth embodiment, the normal return command includes the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) in the main process (FIG. 165). If the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is completed without executing any of the above, it is transmitted in step SB113. The return command at the time of clearing is transmitted at step SB118 when the first RAM clearing process is completed at step SB117 of the main process (FIG. 165), as already described. The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 at step SB207 of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). The return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 at step SB314 of the setting value updating process (FIG. 167).

The transmission random number storage counter 556 is subject to "0" clearing and initial setting in the first RAM clearing process (step SB117 of the main process (FIG. 165)) and the second RAM clearing process (step SB313 of the set value update process (FIG. 167)). It is excluded from the area to become. For this reason, the value of the transmission random number storage counter 556 is set to one of the return commands after the checksum is determined to be normal and the value of the random number initial value counter CINI is set in step SB105 of the main process (FIG. 165). is not cleared until is sent. For this reason, when it is determined that the checksum is normal in step SB105 of the main processing (FIG. 165), one of the return commands transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the sound and light CPU 353 includes the timing change lottery Numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI of the work area 221 for specific control when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is set as the lottery random number information.

FIG. 290(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 in the sound and light side RAM 355. FIG. As shown in FIG. 290(b), the non-initialization area 554 of the sound and light side RAM 355 is provided with a reception random number storage counter 554b. The received random number storage counter 554b is a counter that stores lottery random number information for the timing change lottery set in any of the return commands received by the sound/light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 . The received random number storage counter 554b is a 10-bit storage area, and random number information for lottery of "0" to "599" received from the main side CPU 63 is stored in the received random number storage counter 554b. As already explained in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the non-initialization area 554 is cleared to "0" and initialized in sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SJ110 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291) described later). Excluded from the target of the setting. For this reason, the sound and light side CPU 353 receives one of the return commands from the main side CPU 63 and executes the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SJ110 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291) described later). The value of random number storage counter 554b is not changed.

The timing change lottery random number information received by the sound/light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 and stored in the reception random number storage counter 554b is used as it is for the timing change lottery. As a result, it is possible to perform the timing change lottery using the lottery random number information that is not biased in the numerical range. Also, even when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the lottery random number information used for the timing change lottery in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is different, except for the case of coincidence. can be a value.

As in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355 are memories to which backup power is not supplied when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. area. Immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the storage areas of the non-initialization area 554 and the initialization area 555 are in an undefined state. Therefore, in order to eliminate the uncertain state in the storage areas of the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555, step SJ101 of sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291) described later) ) must be executed.

As already explained, backup power is not supplied to the sound and light side RAM 355 when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the storage area of the sound and light side RAM 355 is in an indeterminate state, and sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light side start-up processing described later (Fig. 291) In step SJ101), the non-initialization target area 554 and the initialization target area 555 must be cleared to "0" for initial setting. For this reason, a random number update counter for updating lottery random number information for the timing change lottery is provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 , and the random number update counter does not receive the lottery random number for the timing change lottery from the main side CPU 63 . If the lottery random number information is used in the timing change lottery, it will be necessary to clear the random number update counter to "0" in the sound and light side RAM clearing process. In this configuration, after the random number update counter is cleared to "0" in the sound and light side RAM clearing process (step SJ101 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 291) to be described later), the random number update counter is cleared to "0" before the timing change lottery is performed. The number of times the random number information for lottery is updated is the same or substantially the same each time, and there is a risk that the result of the timing change lottery will always be the same. Further, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, there is a possibility that the results of the timing change lottery for the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are all the same. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, lottery random number information for the timing change lottery is set in one of the return commands received by the sound and light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63, and the lottery random number information is used to This is a configuration in which a timing change lottery is performed. This prevents the lottery random number information used in the timing change lottery from being biased toward a specific numerical range, and the lottery result of the timing change lottery occurs at a probability different from the probability intended at the design stage. is prevented. Further, even when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the possibility that the timing change lottery results of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are all the same is reduced.

The lottery random number information received by the sound and light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 is updated in the random number initial value counter CINI in the work area 221 for specific control until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. This is numeric information, and is stored in the transmission random number storage counter 556 before the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) are performed in the main process (FIG. 165). is numerical information set to The lottery random number information used for the timing change lottery is not affected by the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear" at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to prevent the result of the timing change lottery from being unintentionally biased at the design stage due to the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear". Based on this, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" has been performed at the start of supply of operating power from being easily identified.

Next, the sound and light side start-up processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the sound and light side start-up processing is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started.

In steps SJ101 to SJ108, the same processes as steps SI501 to SI508 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283) in the 77th embodiment are executed. If it is determined in step SJ108 that any return command has been received from the main CPU 63, the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery set in the received return command is set to the received random number in the non-initialization area 554. It is stored in the storage counter 554b (step SJ109). As already explained, the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery received from the main side CPU 63 is stored in the random number initial value counter CINI in the work area 221 for specific control when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. It is numerical information from "0" to "599", and is numerical information that is not biased to a specific numerical range. Also, as already explained, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, in the plurality of pachinko machines 10, the timing change lottery lottery received by the sound and light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 The random number information has different values except for the case of coincidence.

After that, sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed (step SJ110). As already explained, the demonstration start timer counter 554a and the reception random number storage counter 554b are provided in the non-initialization area 554, and the non-initialization area 554 is cleared to "0" in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing. and are excluded from initialization targets. Therefore, even if the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed in step SJ110, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a and the value of the reception random number storage counter 554b are not changed. Thereafter, timing change lottery processing is executed (step SJ111). FIG. 292(a) is a flow chart showing the timing change lottery process.

In the timing change lottery process, the timing change lottery table used for the timing change lottery is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 to the initialization object area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SJ201). FIG. 292(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the timing change lottery table 557. FIG. As shown in FIG. 292(b), in the timing change lottery table 557, a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration effect is not changed and a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration effect is changed are set.

In the timing change lottery, when the random number for lottery in the received random number storage counter 554b is in the numerical range of "0" to "539", the lottery result is that the start timing of the demonstration effect is not changed, and the random number for lottery is "540". to "599", the lottery result is such that the start timing of the demonstration effect is changed. In the timing change lottery, the probability of obtaining a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration presentation is not changed is set to 9/10, and the probability of obtaining a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration presentation is changed is set to 1/10. ing.

Therefore, when a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are installed in one island facility, the number of pachinko machines 10 that result in a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration effect is not changed in the timing change lottery is the start timing of the demonstration effect. is more likely than the number of pachinko machines 10 resulting in the changed lottery result. Furthermore, the start timing of the demonstration effects in the pachinko machines 10 on the majority side, which are part of a plurality of pachinko machines 10 installed in one island facility, are aligned without being changed, and the timing of the start of the demonstration effects on the remaining minority side is the same. There is an increased possibility that the start timing of the demonstration effect in the pachinko machine 10 is changed and deviates from the start timing of the demonstration effect in the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side.

By aligning the start timings of the demonstration performances in the pachinko machines 10 on the majority side, the demonstration performances are made to have a sense of unity and the amusement of the game can be improved. The pachinko machine 10 on the minority side, whose start timing of the demonstration effect is different from the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side, makes the player feel special and raises the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side. be able to. For example, for the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side whose demonstration effect start timing is different from the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side, only the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side is set when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. It can be inferred that "confirmation operation", "setting change operation" or "RAM clear operation" has been performed.

Returning to the description of the timing change lottery process (FIG. 292(a)), after reading the timing change lottery table 557 in step SJ201, the lottery lottery stored in the reception random number storage counter 554b of the non-initialization area 554 The numerical value information of the random number is grasped (step SJ202). After that, the numerical information of the lottery random number grasped in step SJ202 is collated with the timing change lottery table 557 read out in step SJ201 to specify whether or not to change the start timing of the demonstration effect.

If the result of the lottery is that the start timing of the demonstration effect is not changed (step SJ203: NO), this timing change lottery process is performed without executing the addition process of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start (step SJ204). finish. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is to change the start timing of the demonstration effect (step SJ203: YES), addition processing of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start is executed (step SJ204), and this timing change lottery processing is executed. finish.

In the addition processing of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in step SJ204, "1400" is added to the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. As already explained, the demonstration start timer counter 554a is a loop counter that is updated within a numerical range of "0" to "2999". When the addition processing of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is performed in a state where the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is "1600" or more, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the addition of "1400" is the maximum value. Therefore, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a becomes a value obtained by subtracting "3000" from the value after adding "1400".

As described above, in the timing change lottery, when the lottery results in changing the start timing of the demonstration effect, the start timing of the demonstration effect is greater than in the case where the lottery results in not changing the start timing of the demonstration effect. Moved forward by 7 seconds. When the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is simultaneously started, the lottery for the pachinko machine 10 that results in a lottery result to change the start timing of the demonstration performance in the timing change lottery does not change the start timing of the demonstration performance. Compared with the resulting pachinko machine 10, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, "2999") 7 seconds earlier, and the demonstration effect is 7 in the start waiting state. It will start in seconds.

Returning to the description of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291), after executing the timing change lottery processing in step SJ111, the waiting state flag 555b in the initialization target area 555 is set to "1" to enter the start waiting state. (step SJ112). As in the seventy-seventh embodiment, in the start waiting state, when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999), the symbol display device 41 performs a demonstration effect. be started.

After that, in steps SJ113 to SJ119, the same processes as steps SI511 to SI517 of the sound/light side start-up process (FIG. 283) of the 77th embodiment are executed, and the main sound/light side start-up process ends. .

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

After the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0" in sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SJ101 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291)), a timing change lottery is performed. In the timing change lottery, when the lottery result is to change the start timing of the demonstration effect, a predetermined numerical value (specifically, "1400") is added to the demonstration start timer counter 554a, and the demonstration start timer counter is set. The timing at which the value of 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, "2999") is shifted. When supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the start timing of the demonstration performance in some of the pachinko machines 10 that have the lottery result of changing the start timing of the demonstration performance in the timing change lottery is It is possible to increase the possibility that the start timing of the demonstration performance is deviated from the start timing of the demonstration performance in the rest of the pachinko machines 10 whose lottery results do not change the start timing of the demonstration performance. By creating a situation in which there are two types of start timings of the demonstration effect, setting values advantageous to the player may be set only for the pachinko machine 10 having one of the start timings of the demonstration effect. The player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 can be heightened by making the player guess that there is no such thing.

In the timing change lottery, the probability of obtaining a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration presentation is not changed is set to 90%, and the probability of obtaining a lottery result in which the start timing of the demonstration presentation is changed is set to 10%. . As a result, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started simultaneously, the start timings of the demonstration effect in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 which are a part of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are aligned. At the same time, there is an increased possibility that the start timing of the demonstration effect on the remaining pachinko machines 10 on the minority side will deviate from the start timing of the demonstration effect on the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side. By aligning the start timings of the demonstration performances of the pachinko machines 10 on the majority side, the demonstration performances can be made to have a sense of unity, and the interest of the players in the pachinko machines 10 can be heightened. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side, whose start timing of the demonstration effect is different from the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side, makes the player feel special, and raises the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side. can be further enhanced. For example, for the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side whose demonstration effect start timing is different from the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side, only the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side is set when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. It is possible to increase the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side by making the player speculate that "confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" has been performed.

In sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SJ101 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291)) executed based on the start of supply of operating power to pachinko machine 10, the value of timer counter 554a for demonstration start is cleared to "0". On the other hand, in the sound and light side RAM initialization processing (step SJ110 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291)) performed based on the sound and light side CPU 353 receiving any of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, the demonstration starts. The value of the timer counter 554a is not cleared to "0". Also, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. Therefore, the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is prevented from changing depending on the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation" and the "setting change operation". Also, the start timing of the demonstration effect is prevented from changing depending on the presence or absence of the "setting change operation". This prevents the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation" and the "setting change operation" have been performed from being easily identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect.

In a configuration that prevents the presence or absence of a ``setting confirmation operation'' and a ``setting change operation'' from being easily identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect, the start timing of the demonstration effect is determined as the lottery result of the timing change lottery. There are lottery results that are not changed and lottery results that change the start timing of the demonstration effect. For this reason, the pachinko machine 10 in which the setting value advantageous to the player is set cannot be actually specified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect, but the pachinko machine 10 on the minority side among the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is constructed. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that setting values that are advantageous to the player are being set for the machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 can be heightened.

The lottery random number information received by the sound and light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 is updated in the random number initial value counter CINI in the work area 221 for specific control until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. This is numeric information, and is stored in the transmission random number storage counter 556 before the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) are performed in the main process (FIG. 165). is numeric information set to The lottery random number information used for the timing change lottery is not affected by the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear" at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to prevent the result of the timing change lottery from being unintentionally biased at the design stage due to the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear". Based on this, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" has been performed at the start of supply of operating power from being easily identified.

The main CPU 63 uses the numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI in the work area 221 for specific control when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped as lottery random number information for the timing change lottery. It is transmitted to the side CPU 353 . Since the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery from the main side CPU 63, the configuration for supplying backup power to the sound and light side RAM 355 is not required, and the pachinko machine 10 can be supplied with power. After the supply of operating power is started, the timing change lottery can be performed early using the random number information for lottery that is not biased in the numerical range. As a result, it is possible to execute the timing change lottery at an early stage after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and at the start of the business hours of the game hall, a plurality of lotteries installed in one island facility can be executed. The start timing of the demonstration performance in the pachinko machines 10 on the majority side, which is a part of the pachinko machines 10, is kept unchanged without being changed, and the start timing of the demonstration performance in the remaining pachinko machines 10 on the minority side is changed. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the start timing of the demonstration effect in the pachinko machine 10 on the majority side is shifted from the start timing.

The sound emission control board 351 is provided with a storage memory to which backup power is supplied for storing and holding information in a state in which the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. The lottery random number information for the changed lottery may be updated. Specifically, the storage memory provided in the sound emission control board 351 is provided with a lottery random number counter for updating the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery. The lottery random number counter is a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by 1 in the numerical range of "0" to "599" and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The sound and light side CPU 353 updates the lottery random number counter under the condition that it is in the start waiting state in the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284). The period of the start waiting state is a period that varies depending on the operation mode of the shooting operation device 28 by the player, the game ball entry mode, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter from biasing toward a specific numerical range when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Also, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counters in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be set to different values, except for the case of coincidence. As described above, even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the storage memory is supplied with backup power, and the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter is held. Therefore, random number information for lottery without bias in the numerical range can be acquired early after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the lottery random number information acquired by the plurality of pachinko machines 10 will be the same when the supply of operating power to the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time.

In addition, the sound and light side RAM 355 is provided with a lottery random number counter for updating the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery. A configuration in which backup power is supplied for storing and holding information in the RAM 355 may be employed. Specifically, the lottery random number counter is a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in numerical values ranging from "0" to "599" and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The sound and light side CPU 353 updates the lottery random number counter under the condition that it is in the start waiting state in the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284). The period of the start waiting state is a period that varies depending on the operation mode of the shooting operation device 28 by the player, the game ball entry mode, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter from biasing toward a specific numerical range when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Also, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counters in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be set to different values, except for the case of coincidence. In this configuration, the lottery random number counter in the sound and light side RAM 355 performs sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291) SJ101) and sound and light side RAM initialization processing (sound and light side start-up In step SJ110 of the process (FIG. 291), it is excluded from the objects to be cleared to "0". Even in a state in which the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the backup power is supplied to the sound and light side RAM 355, so that immediately after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 The storage area is prevented from being in an indeterminate state. As a result, the value of the lottery random number counter is not cleared to "0" in the sound and light side RAM clearing process and the sound and light side RAM initialization process, and the lottery random number counter when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 last time is stopped. The update of the lottery random number counter can be resumed from the value stored in . Therefore, random number information for lottery without bias in the numerical range can be acquired early after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the lottery random number information acquired by the plurality of pachinko machines 10 will be the same when the supply of operating power to the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time.

Further, an EEPROM that does not require an external power supply to store information may be provided on the sound emission control board 351, and random number information for the timing change lottery may be updated in the EEPROM. Specifically, the EEPROM is provided with a lottery random number counter for updating the lottery random number information for the timing change lottery. The lottery random number counter is a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by 1 in the numerical range of "0" to "599" and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The sound and light side CPU 353 updates the lottery random number counter under the condition that it is in the start waiting state in the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284). The period of the start waiting state is a period that varies depending on the operation mode of the shooting operation device 28 by the player, the game ball entry mode, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter from biasing toward a specific numerical range when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Also, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counters in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be set to different values, except for the case of coincidence. The lottery random number information stored in the EEPROM is stored and held even in a state where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the lottery random number information without bias in the numerical range early after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, while eliminating the need for a configuration for supplying backup power. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the lottery random number information acquired by the plurality of pachinko machines 10 will be the same when the supply of operating power to the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time.

In addition, when the timing change lottery results in a lottery result that changes the start timing of the demonstration effect, the addition process of the demonstration start timer counter 554a (instead of the timing change lottery process (step SJ204 in FIG. 292(b)) , the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a may be changed. A maximum value counter is provided, which is set to the first value when initialization is performed in sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SJ101 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291)). A maximum value (for example, "2999") is set.Since the maximum value counter is provided in the non-initialization target area 554, the value of the maximum value counter will be (FIG. 291) step SJ110).If the timing change lottery results in no change in the start timing of the demonstration effect, the value of the maximum value counter is not changed.In this case, the value of the maximum value counter is not changed.In this case, the demo start timer counter 554a reaches the first maximum value (specifically "2999") at intervals of 15 seconds.On the other hand, in the timing change lottery, if the lottery result changes the start timing of the demonstration effect, the maximum value counter A second maximum value (for example, "3399") is set, in which case the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, "3399") at intervals of 17 seconds. Even if the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is changed according to the result of the change lottery, the start timing of the demonstration effect can be changed according to the result of the timing change lottery.

<80th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the seventy-ninth embodiment in the content of the timing change lottery process. The configuration different from that of the seventy-ninth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the seventy-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 293(a) is a flow chart showing the timing change lottery process executed by the sound/light side CPU 353 in this embodiment. The timing change lottery process is executed in step SJ111 of the sound/light side start-up process (FIG. 291), as in the seventy-ninth embodiment.

In the timing change lottery process, the timing change lottery table used for the timing change lottery is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 to the initialization object area 555 of the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SJ301). FIG. 293(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the timing change lottery table 558. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 293(b), in the timing change lottery table 558, "0", "800", "1600" and "2400" are set as the values to be set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the timing change lottery. Numeric information is set.

In the timing change lottery, when the lottery random number information stored in the received random number storage counter 554b is in the numerical range of "0" to "149", the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "0". When the lottery random number information is in the numerical range of "150" to "299", the demo start timer counter 554a is set to "800", and the lottery random number information is in the numerical range of "300" to "449". , the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "1600", and if the lottery random number information is in the numerical range of "450" to "599", the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "2400". is set. In the timing change lottery, the probability that the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "0" after the timing change lottery, the probability that the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "800", and the demonstration start timer counter 554a to " The probability that "1600" is set and the probability that "2400" is set to the demonstration start timer counter 554a are the same at "1/4". As a result, after the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the values of the demonstration start timer counters 554a in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be evenly distributed by the timing change lottery. It's becoming

Returning to the description of the timing change lottery process (FIG. 293(a)), after reading the timing change lottery table 557 in step SJ301, the lottery lottery stored in the reception random number storage counter 554b of the non-initialization area 554 Random number information is grasped (step SJ302). As already described in the seventy-ninth embodiment, the lottery random number information stored in the reception random number storage counter 554b is stored in the work area 221 for specific control until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. This is numerical information updated in the random number initial value counter CINI in . This prevents the value of the lottery random number information used in the timing change lottery from being biased to a specific numerical range. Further, the numerical value information for random numbers is sent prior to the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) in the main process (FIG. 165). This is numerical information set in the random number storage counter 556 . Therefore, the lottery random number information used in the timing change lottery is not affected by the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear" at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the result of the timing change lottery from being unintentionally biased at the design stage due to the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear". Based on this, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" has been performed at the start of supply of operating power from being easily identified.

Thereafter, the random number information for lottery grasped in step SJ302 is collated with the timing change lottery table 558 read out in step SJ301 to specify numerical information to be set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a (step SJ303). The obtained numerical value information is set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a (step SJ304), and this timing change lottery process ends. As a result, the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the non-initialization area 554 reaches the maximum value (specifically, "2999") is changed in accordance with the lottery result of the timing change lottery. In the start waiting state, the timing at which the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value and the demonstration effect is started is changed.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the timing change lottery, four types of numerical information (“0”, “800”, “1600”) set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a are set in a mode corresponding to the lottery random number stored in the received random number storage counter 554b. ” and “2400”) is selected. In the timing change lottery, the probability that the four types of numerical information are selected as the numerical information to be set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a is the same at "1/4". Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the timings at which the demonstration effect is started in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be evenly distributed.

The lottery random number information used in the timing change lottery is numerical information updated in the random number initial value counter CINI in the work area 221 for specific control until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. This prevents the value of the lottery random number information used in the timing change lottery from being biased to a specific numerical range. Further, the numerical value information for random numbers is sent prior to the setting confirmation process (step SB112), the setting value update process (step SB115), and the first RAM clear process (step SB117) in the main process (FIG. 165). This is numerical information set in the random number storage counter 556 . Therefore, the lottery random number information used in the timing change lottery is not affected by the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear" at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the result of the timing change lottery from being unintentionally biased at the design stage due to the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear". Based on this, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clear operation" has been performed at the start of supply of operating power from being easily identified.

Instead of determining numerical information to be set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a by a timing change lottery, a timing change lottery may be used to determine the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. Specifically, the non-initialization target area 554 of the sound and light side RAM 355 is provided with a maximum value counter in which the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set. A first maximum value (for example, "2999") is set in the maximum value counter when initialization is performed in sound and light side RAM clear processing (step SJ101 of sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291)). . Since the maximum value counter is provided in the non-initialization area 554, the value of the maximum value counter is not changed in the sound and light side RAM initialization process (step SJ110 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 291)). In the timing change lottery, the first maximum value (specifically "2999") is selected as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a, and the second maximum value (specifically "3199") is selected as a lottery result. The lottery result for which the third maximum value (specifically "3399") is selected, and the lottery result for which the fourth maximum value (specifically "3599") is selected are each "1/ Occurs with a probability of 4. When the first maximum value is set as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the first maximum value at intervals of 15 seconds, and the second maximum value is set. If set, the second maximum value is reached at intervals of 16 seconds, if the third maximum value is set, the third maximum value is reached at intervals of 17 seconds, and if the fourth maximum value is set The fourth maximum is reached at 18 second intervals. Thus, even if the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is changed according to the result of the timing change lottery, the start timing of the demonstration effect can be changed according to the result of the timing change lottery.

Further, the configuration for changing the start timing of the demonstration effect is not limited to the configuration in which the numerical information corresponding to the lottery result of the timing change lottery is set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a. For example, numerical information may be set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a without performing a lottery. Specifically, the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return commands (normal return command, update return command, confirmation return command, and clear return command) received from the main CPU 63 as in the eightieth embodiment. Any numerical value information from "0" to "599" set in the command) is stored in the received random number storage counter 554b. As already explained in the 80th embodiment, the numerical information set in the return command is stored in the random number initial value counter in the work area 221 for specific control until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. This is numerical information updated in CINI, and is numerical information that is prevented from biasing toward a specific numerical range. After executing the sound and light side RAM initialization processing in step SJ110 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 291), the sound and light side CPU 353 executes the timing change lottery processing (step SJ111) in the eightieth embodiment. Without executing, any numerical value information of "0" to "599" stored in the reception random number storage counter 554b is set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a. As a result, the timing at which the demonstration start timer counter 554a first reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999) is varied according to the numerical information set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM initialization processing. can be made When the supply of operating power is started simultaneously to a plurality of pachinko machines 10, according to the numerical information set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM initialization processing, the plurality of game machines , the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value can be set to different timing, and the timing to start the demonstration effect can be set to different timing. Numerical information set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is performed in the main processing (FIG. 165) by the setting confirmation processing (step SB112), the setting value updating processing (step SB115), and the first RAM clearing. This is numerical information set in the transmission random number storage counter 556 before the processing (step SB117) is performed. Therefore, the numerical information is not affected by the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear" at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10. FIG. As a result, depending on the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation", and "RAM clear", the numerical information set in the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM initialization processing is unintentionally biased at the design stage. is prevented from occurring. Also, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed at the start of the supply of the operating power based on the start timing of the demonstration effect from being easily identified. It is

<81st Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 77th embodiment in that a plurality of types of demonstration effects and standby symbol displays are executed. The configuration different from that of the seventy-seventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the seventy-seventh embodiment is basically omitted.

In the present embodiment, there are three types of demonstration effects executed by the symbol display device 41: a first demonstration effect, a second demonstration effect, and a third demonstration effect. There are three types of standby symbol display, ie, a first standby symbol display, a second standby symbol display and a third standby symbol display. The execution period of each of the first to third demonstration effects is 10 seconds.

FIG. 294 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the sound and light side RAM 355 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 294, in this embodiment, in addition to the demo start timer counter 554a, the non-initialization target area 554 of the sound and light side RAM 355 is provided with a demonstration effect type counter 554c. The demonstration effect type counter 554c is a counter that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp the type of demonstration effect to be executed and the type of standby symbol display. Numerical information of one of "0" to "2" is set in the demonstration effect type counter 554c. When the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "0", the first demonstration effect and the first standby symbol display are to be executed, and when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "1", the first The second demonstration effect and the second standby symbol display are to be executed, and when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "3", the third demonstration effect and the third standby symbol display are to be executed.

In the process of updating the demo start timer counter 554a (step SI601 of the sound and light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284)) in this embodiment, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, "2999"). When the updating process (step SI601) is executed in this state and the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0", the updating process of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is executed. In the process of updating the demonstration effect type counter 554c, the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is incremented by 1, and when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c after the addition of 1 becomes "3", the demonstration effect type counter 554c is updated. The value of the effect type counter 554c is cleared to "0". As a result, the types of demonstration effect and standby symbol display to be executed in the symbol display device 41 are updated.

In this embodiment, in the demonstration effect start setting process (step SI709 of the start waiting effect process (FIG. 285)), the setting for executing the demonstration effect corresponding to the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is performed. Specifically, when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "0", the setting for starting the first demonstration effect is performed, and when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "1", Setting for starting the second demonstration effect is performed, and setting for starting the third demonstration effect is performed when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "3". Also, in the waiting symbol display start setting process (step SI711 of the start waiting effect process (FIG. 285)), the setting for executing the standby symbol display corresponding to the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is performed. Specifically, when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "0", setting for starting the display of the first standby symbol is performed, and when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "1" , setting for starting the second standby symbol display is performed, and setting for starting the third standby symbol display is performed when the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is "3".

In the process of updating the demo start timer counter 554a (step SI601 of the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284)), the value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c is updated in a manner linked with the update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. be done. For this reason, by aligning the timing when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time and the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, "2999"), the plurality of pachinko machines 10 The value of the demonstration effect type counter 554c in the pachinko machine 10 can also be aligned. As a result, it is possible to uniform the types of demonstration effects and standby pattern displays to be started simultaneously in a plurality of pachinko machines 10 while providing a plurality of types of demonstration effects and standby pattern displays that can be executed in the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加

Since the demonstration start timer counter 554a and the demonstration effect type counter 554c are provided in the non-initialization target area 554, the demonstration start timer counter 554a and the demonstration effect type counter 554c are used for sound and light side RAM clear processing (sound While "0" is cleared in the light side start-up process (step SI501) of the light side start-up process (FIG. 283), "0" is not cleared in the sound and light side RAM initialization process (step SI509 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 283)) . For this reason, the values of the demonstration start timer counter 554a and the demonstration effect type counter 554c depend on the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clearing process" at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10. is not changed.

When the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, it is possible to prevent the start timing of the demonstration performance from being deviated depending on the presence or absence of ``setting confirmation operation'', ``setting change operation'' and ``RAM clear processing''. In addition, it is possible to prevent the types of the demonstration effect and the standby pattern display from being deviated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 that has undergone the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation" or the "RAM clearing process" from being easily identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. It is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the ``setting confirmation operation'', the ``setting change operation'' or the ``RAM clearing process'' has been performed from being easily identified based on the difference between the types of demonstration effect and standby pattern display. .

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

While the pattern display device 41 can execute a plurality of types of demonstration performance and standby pattern display, the timing of starting the demonstration performance in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 simultaneously started to supply the operating power can be aligned. It is possible to arrange the types of demonstration effects to be executed at the timing. In addition, the timing at which the standby symbol display is started in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be aligned, and the types of standby symbol display to be executed at the timing can be aligned. As a result, a sense of unity can be given to the demonstration effects and standby pattern displays in the plurality of pachinko machines 10, and the player's interest in the pachinko machine 10 can be heightened.

When the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" for some pachinko machines 10 among the plurality of pachinko machines 10, Or when the "RAM clear operation" is performed, the start timing of the demonstration effect and the type of the demonstration effect in the pachinko machine 10 where the "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" and "RAM clear operation" are not performed , "setting confirmation operation", "setting change operation" or "RAM clearing operation" can be made uniform in the start timing of the demonstration presentation and the type of the demonstration presentation in the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, the pachinko machine 10 on which the ``setting confirmation operation'', ``setting change operation'' or ``RAM clearing operation'' has been performed is likely to be specified based on the difference between the start timing of the demonstration effect and the type of the demonstration effect. can be prevented.

<82nd Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in that data indicating the state of the base value with respect to the normal range of the base value is output to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 . The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

As already explained in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the base value is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area It is the ratio of the total number of game balls paid out to the total number of game balls supplied to the PA. The base value is calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place in the calculation processing of the base value (step S8601 of the result calculation processing (FIG. 130)) as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. As already described with reference to FIG. 126 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with the calculation result storage area 234, and the calculation result storage area 234 stores the nearest base A current area 311 in which values are stored, a first history area 312 in which the final base value in the previous calculation period is stored, and a first history area 312 in which the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored. A second history area 313 and a third history area 314 are provided in which the final base value in the calculation period three times before is stored.

In this embodiment, a numerical range of "0.30" to "0.40" is set as the base normal range, which is the normal range of the base value assumed at the design stage. If the base value falls below the lower limit (0.30) of the base normal range, it will be necessary to perform maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b installed on the game board 24, and the base value will increase to the base normal range. When the upper limit (0.40) of the range is exceeded, it is necessary to confirm whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out.

In this embodiment, representative value data is output to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 as representative value data that enables grasping of the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). When the base value is within the numerical range of "0" to "0.99", the representative value is the first decimal place of the base value. If the base value is within the numerical range of "0" to "0.99", and if the first decimal place of the base value is the same, it is the same even if the second decimal place is different. representative value data is output. Also, the representative value when the base value is "1.00" is "9". The representative value data is 4-bit numerical information, specifically, numerical information of one of "0000" to "1001" in binary notation ("0" to "9" in decimal notation).

FIG. 295(a) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration for externally outputting representative value data in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 295(a), the MPU 62 is provided with a main side output terminal TA1 for outputting representative value data from the main side CPU 63, and the external terminal plate 97 is provided with a main side output terminal TA1. An external reception terminal TB1 is provided for receiving the output representative value data. The main side output terminal TA1 and the external side reception terminal TB1 are electrically connected using the signal line group 561 for external output. The external output signal line group 561 includes four data signal lines for transmitting representative value data in 4-bit units, and data acquisition timing in an external device (data display DI described later) that receives the representative value data. and one control signal line for transmitting a pulse-shaped control signal that enables to grasp the After the 4-bit representative value data is output to the four data signal lines, the main CPU 63 outputs a pulse-like control signal to the control signal line. As a result, it is possible to transmit representative value data in 4-bit units to the external terminal board 97 at once.

The external terminal board 97 is provided with an external output terminal TC1 for externally outputting the representative value data received by the external reception terminal TB1. The external side output terminal TC1 can be connected to an external device such as a data display DI provided outside the pachinko machine 10 . The data display DI is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁The data display DI has a display surface capable of displaying a one-digit number, and the representative value is displayed on the display surface based on the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 by the data display DI. The manager of the game hall can grasp the representative value of the pachinko machine 10 based on the display of the data display DI.

The hall computer HC is electrically connected to data displays DI provided in one-to-one correspondence with a large number of pachinko machines installed in the game hall. The data indicator DI outputs information including the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. The hall computer HC identifies the pachinko machine 10 based on the identifier data received from the data display DI, and the representative value (“0” to Any number of "9"). This allows the hall computer HC to grasp the representative value output from the pachinko machine 10 to the outside.

By enabling the hall computer HC to grasp the representative value externally output from the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). Specifically, when the representative value is "0" to "2", it is possible to grasp that the base value is below the lower limit (0.30) of the base normal range. , when the representative value is "5" to "9", it can be grasped that the base value greatly exceeds the upper limit (0.40) of the base normal range. In addition, since the representative value output from the pachinko machine 10 can be monitored based on the display of the representative value on the data display DI, the representative value output from the pachinko machine 10 can be easily grasped. As a result, the burden of monitoring the representative values on the manager of the gaming hall is reduced.

By making it possible to grasp that the base value is below the lower limit (0.30) of the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) in the hall computer HC and data display DI, the manager of the game hall On the other hand, it is possible to provide an opportunity for maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 in the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加In addition, by making it possible to grasp that the base value greatly exceeds the upper limit (0.40) of the base normal range in the hall computer HC and the data display DI, it is possible for the manager of the game hall to It is possible to provide an opportunity to confirm whether or not there is an act that illegally increases the total number of payouts.

When the base value is out of the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) and becomes an abnormal state, based on the representative value data of the pachinko machine 10 received by the hall computer HC and the data display device DI, It is possible to grasp the degree of abnormality in the base value. Specifically, when the representative value indicated by the received representative value data is "2" or less, the smaller the representative value, the more the base value in the current area 311 deviates from the base normal range, and the sooner the response is possible. It is possible to grasp that it is necessary. Further, when the representative value indicated by the representative value data of the pachinko machine 10 received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI is greater than or equal to "5", the larger the representative value is, the more the base value in the current area 311 is within the base normal range. It is possible to grasp that it is greatly deviated from the

FIG. 295(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area for external output of representative value data in the work area 221 for specific control. As shown in FIG. 295(b), a representative value data counter 562 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control. The representative value data counter 562 has a 4-bit data capacity, and stores 4-bit numerical information as representative value data.

External output of the lower two digits of the base value (numbers of the first and second decimal places) as data to make it possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) In a configuration that outputs 8-bit numerical information, it is necessary to output 8-bit numerical information externally. need to output. On the other hand, in this embodiment, only 4-bit numerical information indicating a representative value (one of the numbers "0" to "9" corresponding to the base value) is externally output to the data display DI as representative value data. It is a configuration that As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of signal lines for outputting data that enables the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range to be grasped from the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 by parallel communication. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the data in the work area 221 for the data. In addition, it is possible to externally output the representative value data to the data display DI and the hall computer HC, which have a small storage capacity for receiving and storing the data, and The pachinko machine 10 can also be connected to the data display DI that can display only the numbers of , and the representative value data can be output to the outside.

Next, a specific processing configuration for externally outputting representative value data will be described. FIG. 296 is a flow chart showing the external information setting process executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. The external information setting process is executed in step S8918 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Further, the processes of steps SJ401 to SJ406 in the external information setting process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the external information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the calculation initial flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SJ401). Similar to the thirty-fifth embodiment, the calculation initial flag is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed after the base value calculation period is newly started. A flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically 6000) is.

If it is determined in step SJ401 that the calculation initial flag is not set to "1", it is neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode after the base value calculation period is newly started. This means that the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). , the processing for externally outputting the representative value data to the data display DI via the external terminal plate 97 (processing of steps SJ402 to SJ405).

Specifically, the representative value data counter 562 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SJ402). Thereafter, the current base value is grasped by referring to the current status area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 (step SJ403). As already explained, the base value is a decimal number with two decimal places. After that, the representative value data corresponding to the base value grasped in step SJ403 is set in the representative value data counter 562 (step SJ404). Specifically, when the base value ascertained in step SJ403 falls within the numerical range of "0" to "0.99", the numerical information indicating the first decimal place of the base value is set as the representative value. When the base value ascertained in step SJ403 is "1.00", numerical information of "9" is set as representative value data. As a result, the representative value data counter 562 is set with 4-bit representative value data corresponding to any number from "0" to "9".

Thereafter, an external output process of the representative value data is executed (step SJ405). In the representative value data external output processing, after the 4-bit representative value data is output to four data signal lines in the external output signal line group 561, the control signal in the external output signal line group 561 is generated. output a pulsed control signal on the line. As a result, the representative value data in units of 4 bits is externally output to the data display DI through the external terminal board 97 . The data indicator DI acquires representative value data in units of 4 bits output to the four data signal lines at the timing of receiving the pulse-like control signal. As already explained, the data display DI displays the representative value based on the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 . In addition, the data indicator DI outputs information including the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. The manager of the game hall can confirm the representative value of the pachinko machine 10 on the data display DI and the hall computer HC.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SJ401, or if the processing of step SJ405 is performed, other external output processing is executed (step SJ406), and this external information setting processing ends. In the other external output processing in step SJ406, information indicating that the open/close execution mode is in progress, information indicating that the support mode is in the high-frequency support mode, information indicating that one game round has ended, a predetermined number of Information indicating that (for example, 100) game balls have been discharged from the game area PA through one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, A process for externally outputting information indicating that a game ball has entered the first operating port 33 and information indicating that a game ball has entered the second operating port 34 to the hall computer HC is executed.

As described above, since the base value calculation period is newly started, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA If the total number of game balls supplied to ) has reached the initial reference number (specifically 6000), the representative value of the base value in the current area 311 (the first decimal place of the base value) is output to the data display DI through the external terminal board 97.

Assuming that the data that makes it possible to grasp the state of the base value for the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) is not output to the outside of the pachinko machine 10, the base for the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) When trying to grasp the value state, the manager of the game hall moves to the place where the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall and moves the game machine main body 12 forward of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11. It is necessary to open the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and visually check the display surfaces. In addition, when trying to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) of a plurality of pachinko machines 10 set in the game hall, it is necessary to perform the work for each machine. The monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall becomes heavy. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the representative value data indicating the representative value of the base value (one of the numbers "0" to "9" corresponding to the base value) is externally output to the data display DI. be. Further, as already explained, the data indicator DI outputs information including the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. This makes it possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range in the data display DI and hall computer HC. Further, when a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are installed, the representative values of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be collectively grasped in the hall computer HC. As a result, it is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall.

The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number of game balls) does not reach the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the representative value data is not externally output. Immediately after the calculation period starts, there is little game history information for calculating the base value, so the actual base value may deviate greatly from the theoretical value range of the base value. Since the representative value data is not externally output when the game history information for calculating the base value is insufficient, the representative value data based on the unstable base value is generated by the data display DI and hall computer HC. is prevented from being received. As a result, maintenance such as adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 and confirmation of whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out are prevented from being frequently performed. It is

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 297, a description will be given of how an abnormality in the base value can be grasped based on the representative value data externally output to the data display device DI. FIG. 297(a) shows the timing at which an abnormality in the base value can be grasped in the hall computer HC and the data display DI, and FIG. FIG. 297(c) shows the period during which the base value of "2" is output from the main side CPU 63, and FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (ie, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in neither the execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). ), and FIG. 297(e) shows the period when the base value calculation period is newly started, and is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed. It shows the timing when the total number of game balls supplied (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces).

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 297(d), the game discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has occurred since the base value calculation period newly started. When the total number of balls (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the external output of the representative value data to the data display DI is started. be. As shown in FIG. 297(b), at timing t1, representative value data indicating the representative value of "3" is externally output. As a result, in the hall computer HC and the data display DI, the number to the first decimal place of the current base value of the pachinko machine 10 is "3", and maintenance and confirmation of illegal acts are unnecessary. can be grasped.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 297(b) and 297(c), the representative value of the representative value data externally output to the data display DI changes from "3" to "2" at the timing of t2. As a result, the representative value indicated by the representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI also changes from "3" to "2". As shown in FIG. 297(a), at the timing of t2, it becomes possible to grasp an abnormality in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 on the hall computer HC and the data display DI. Specifically, the current base value of the pachinko machine 10 is below the lower limit (0.30) of the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40), and the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 It is possible to grasp the state that maintenance for adjusting the state of the device is required.

After that, as shown in FIG. 297(e), after the base value calculation period is newly started at the timing of t3, it is discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big win result nor the high frequency support mode. When the total number of game balls fed (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000), data shift processing (result calculation processing (Fig. 130) Step S8607) is executed. In the data shift process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is stored in the After shifting in the order of 2nd history area 313→3rd history area 314, 1st history area 312→2nd history area 313, and current status area 311→1st history area 312, the current status area 311 is cleared to "0". As a result, as shown in FIG. 297(d), the game discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode due to the jackpot result after the base value calculation period is newly started. The total number of balls (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has not reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), and as shown in FIG. The external output of the representative value data ends at the timing of .

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the base value in the current area 311 is within the numerical range of "0" to "0.99", 4-bit numerical information indicating the first decimal place of the base value is displayed as representative value data. When the base value in the current area 311 is "1.00", 4-bit numerical information indicating "9" is output to the data display DI as representative value data. . The data indicator DI outputs information including the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. Therefore, based on the representative value indicated by the representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI, it is possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). . Further, it is possible to collectively grasp the representative values of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 in the hall computer HC. As a result, the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall, which is necessary for managing the base value of the pachinko machine 10, can be reduced.

With the configuration of externally outputting the 4-bit representative value data to the data display DI, the numerical information indicating the lower two digits of the base value or the numerical information enabling the grasp of the entire base value can be externally output to the data display DI. Compared to the output configuration, the amount of data that enables grasping of the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of signal lines required to output the data from the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 by parallel communication. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing. In addition, it is possible to externally output the representative value data to the data display DI and the hall computer HC, which have a small storage capacity for receiving and storing the data, and The pachinko machine 10 can also be connected to the data display DI that can display only the numbers of , and the representative value data can be output to the outside.

When the base value in the current area 311 is in the numerical range of "0" to "0.99" in the configuration where the base normal range is set to the numerical range of "0.30" to "0.40" When the base value in the current area 311 is "1.00", the data is displayed on the data display DI. Representative value data having a representative value of "9" is output to the display DI. As a result, when the representative value indicated by the representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI is equal to or less than "2", the current base value of the pachinko machine 10 is within the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40 ) is below the lower limit (0.30), and when the representative value indicated by the representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI is "5" or more, pachinko It is possible to grasp that the current base value of the machine 10 is greatly above the upper limit (0.40) of the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). When the representative value indicated by the representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI is less than or equal to "2", the smaller the representative value, the more the base value in the current area 311 deviates from the base normal range. In addition, when the representative value indicated by the representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI is "5" or more, the relevant The larger the representative value, the more the base value in the current area 311 deviates from the base normal range, and it can be grasped that an early response is required.

The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number of game balls) does not reach the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the representative value data is not externally output. Since the representative value data is not output to the outside when the game history information for calculating the base value is not sufficient, the hall computer HC and the data display DI are configured to output the representative value data based on the unstable base value. is prevented from being received. As a result, maintenance such as adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 and confirmation of whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out are prevented from being frequently performed. It is

Note that the time interval at which the representative value data is output to the outside may be set to a predetermined time interval (for example, 10 minute intervals). Specifically, if it is determined in step SJ401 of the external information setting process (FIG. 296) that the calculation initial flag is not set to "1", the previous representative value data external output process (step SJ405) is executed. Then, on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has passed, the representative value data is output to the outside (step SJ405). As a result, it is possible to grasp the abnormality of the base value based on the display of the representative value on the data display device DI within a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) after the abnormality of the base value occurs, while the outside of the representative value data The execution frequency of the output process (step SJ405) can be reduced.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the representative value data is externally output to the data display device DI through parallel communication, the representative value data may be externally output to the data display device DI through serial communication. The number of signal lines for outputting the representative value data from the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 can be reduced by adopting a configuration in which the representative value data is externally output by serial communication. As already described in the eighty-second embodiment, the configuration for externally outputting representative value data in 4-bit units enables numerical information indicating the lower two digits of the base value or numerical information indicating the entire base value. Compared to the configuration for external output, the data capacity of the data for making it possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) is reduced. This shortens the time required to output the data to the outside through serial communication.

Also, instead of the representative value data, the base value data that allows the entire base value to be grasped may be externally output to the data display DI. Specifically, the base value data is any numerical value from "0" to "100" obtained by multiplying the base value, which is numerical information from "0" to "1.00", by "100". This is 7-bit unit data indicating information. The data indicator DI outputs information including the base value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. Therefore, the entire base value of the pachinko machine 10 can be grasped on the hall computer HC and the data display DI. When the base value data is numerical information of "0" to "29", the manager of the game hall is given an opportunity to perform maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24. can give. In addition, when the base value data is "41" to "100", it is possible to give the manager of the game hall an opportunity to confirm whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out. can.

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This embodiment differs from the 82nd embodiment in the configuration of the data externally output to the data display DI. The configuration that is different from the eighty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

In the present embodiment, the abnormal range of the base value (hereinafter also referred to as the base abnormal range) that requires maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b provided on the game board 24 is "0" to "0 A numerical range of .29” is set. In this embodiment, as the data of the processing representative value indicating the relationship between the base value and the base abnormality range (0 to 0.29) in the current area 311 (FIG. 126) of the calculation result storage area 234, the processing representative in 2-bit units Value data is output externally to the data indicator DI.

The base value is calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place in the calculation processing of the base value (step S8601 of the result calculation processing (FIG. 130)) as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. The base value is any numerical information from "0" to "1.00". If the base value in the current area 311 (Fig. 126) is within the numerical range of "0" to "0.29", the processing representative value is the first decimal place of the base value, If the base value in area 311 falls within the numerical range of "0.30" to "1.00", the number is "3". The processed representative value data is 2-bit numerical information of any of "00" to "11" in binary notation (numerical information of any of "0" to "3" in decimal notation).

As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, fraud detection processing is executed in step 8905 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). In the present embodiment, in the fraud detection process, when any one of fraudulent radio wave detection, fraudulent magnetism detection, and abnormal vibration detection is performed, "1" is set to the game stop flag. As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, by setting the game stop flag to "1", a negative determination is made in step S (906) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), and step The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed, that is, the progress of the game is stopped. can be dealt with by stopping the progress of the game.

On the other hand, the state in which the winning abnormality is caused by the state of the nail 24b installed on the game board 24 is not detected by the fraud detection processing in step S8905 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). . In this embodiment, the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 is caused by the fact that the processing representative value externally output from the pachinko machine 10 to the hall computer HC is "2" or less. It is possible to grasp the state in which the winning abnormality is occurring. This makes it possible for the hall computer HC to grasp an abnormal state of the base value that is not detected by the fraud detection process.

FIG. 298(a) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration for externally outputting the processed representative value data in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 298(a), the MPU 62 is provided with a main output terminal TA2 for outputting processing representative value data from the main CPU 63, and the external terminal plate 97 is provided with the main output terminal TA2. An external reception terminal TB2 is provided for receiving the processed representative value data output from the . The main side output terminal TA2 and the external side reception terminal TB2 are electrically connected using the signal line group 563 for external output.

The external output signal line group 563 includes two data signal lines for transmitting the processed representative value data in 2-bit units, and a data display DI for receiving the processed representative value data so that the timing of data acquisition can be grasped. and one control signal line for transmitting a pulse-shaped control signal. The main CPU 63 outputs a pulse-shaped control signal to the control signal line after the 2-bit processed representative value data is output to the two data signal lines. As a result, it is possible to transmit the processing representative value data in 2-bit units to the external terminal board 97 at once.

The external terminal plate 97 is provided with an external output terminal TC2 for externally outputting the processing representative value data received at the external reception terminal TB2. The external side output terminal TC2 can be connected to an external device such as a data display DI provided outside the pachinko machine 10 . The data display DI has a display surface capable of displaying a one-digit number, and the processing representative value based on the processing representative value data received by the data display DI from the pachinko machine 10 is displayed on the display surface. The manager of the game hall can grasp the processing representative value of the pachinko machine 10 based on the display of the data display DI.

The data indicator DI outputs information including the processing representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. The hall computer HC identifies the pachinko machine 10 based on the identifier data received from the data display DI, and based on the processed representative value data received at the same time as the identification data, the processed representative value ("0 ” to “3”). The manager of the game hall can grasp the processing representative value of the pachinko machine 10 also in the hall computer HC.

As described above, the base anomaly range is a numerical range from '0' to '0.29'. In this embodiment, the base value is within the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29) based on the processing representative value indicated by the processing representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI, and the game board 24 It is possible to grasp whether or not there is a prize winning abnormality caused by the state of the nail 24b installed in the base. Specifically, when the processing representative value is "0" to "2", it is a state in which a winning abnormality has occurred due to, for example, the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24. can be grasped.

By making it possible to grasp that the base value is in the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29) in the hall computer HC and the data display DI, the pachinko machine is provided to the manager of the game hall. 10, it is possible to provide an opportunity for maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24, and the like. When the base value falls within the base abnormal range, grasp the degree of base value abnormality based on the processing representative value indicated by the processing representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI. can be done. Specifically, when the processing representative value is "2", it can be understood that the base value is close to the upper limit (0.29) of the base abnormality range (0 to 0.29). When the processing representative value is "1" or "0", it can be grasped that the abnormality of the base value is serious and prompt action is required.

FIG. 298(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a storage area for external output of processing representative value data provided in the work area 221 for specific control. As shown in FIG. 298(b), a processing representative value data counter 564 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control. The processing representative value data counter 564 has a 2-bit data capacity, and 2-bit numerical information is stored in the processing representative value data counter 564 as processing representative value data.

2-bit processing representative value data is externally output to the data display DI, so that numerical information indicating the lower two digits of the base value or numerical information that allows the entire base value to be grasped is displayed on the data display DI. The amount of data that makes it possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29) is reduced compared to the configuration for external output. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of signal lines required to output the data from the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 by parallel communication. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing. In addition, it is possible to externally output the processing representative value data to the data display DI and hall computer HC, which are set to have a small storage capacity for receiving and storing the data. It is possible to connect the pachinko machine 10 to the data display DI which can display only digits and to output processing representative value data to the outside.

Next, the external information setting process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The external information setting process is executed in step S8918 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Further, the processes of steps SJ501 to SJ508 in the external information setting process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In step SJ501, the same processing as step SJ401 of the external information setting processing (FIG. 296) in the 82nd embodiment is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operation initial flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SJ501). If it is determined in step SJ501 that the calculation initial flag is not set to "1", it is neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode after the base value calculation period is newly started. This means that the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). , the processing for externally outputting the processing representative value data to the data display DI via the external terminal plate 97 (processing of steps SJ502 to SJ507).

Specifically, the processing representative value data counter 564 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SJ502). Thereafter, the current base value is grasped by referring to the current status area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 (step SJ503).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the base value grasped in step SJ503 is "0.30" or more (step SJ504), and if the base value is "0.30" or more (step SJ504: YES) sets numerical information of "3" ("11" in binary notation) to the processing representative value data counter 564 in the work area 221 for specific control (step SJ505). On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step SJ504, the numerical information of the first decimal place (“0” to “2” in the current base value grasped in step SJ504 (“00 to "10")) is set as it is in the processing representative value data counter 564 (step SJ506).

When the process of step SJ505 is performed, or when the process of step SJ506 is performed, the process representative value data is output to the outside (step SJ507). In the external output processing of the processed representative value data, after the 2-bit processed representative value data is output to two data signal lines in the external output signal line group 563, A pulsed control signal is output to the control signal line. As a result, the processed representative value data in 2-bit units is externally output to the data display DI through the external terminal board 97 . The data indicator DI acquires the processed representative value data in units of 2 bits output to the two data signal lines at the timing of receiving the pulse-like control signal. As already explained, the data display DI displays the processing representative value based on the representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 . Further, the data display DI outputs information including the processing representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data display DI to the hall computer HC. The manager of the game hall can confirm the processing representative value of the pachinko machine 10 on the data display DI and the hall computer HC.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SJ501, or if the processing of step SJ507 is performed, other external output processing is executed (step SJ508), and this external information setting processing ends. In the other external output processing, as in the other external output processing (step SJ406) in the external information setting processing (FIG. 296) of the 82nd embodiment, information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, the support mode is Information indicating that the high-frequency support mode is in progress, information indicating that one game cycle has ended, and a predetermined number (for example, 100) of game balls are out port 24a, general winning port 31, special electric winning device 32, third Information indicating that the game ball has been discharged from the game area PA through one of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, information indicating that the game ball has entered the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 A process for externally outputting information indicating that a game ball has entered the hall computer HC is executed.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

If the base value in the current state area 311 (FIG. 126) of the calculation result storage area 234 is within the numerical range of "0" to "0.29", numerical information indicating the first decimal place of the base value. is externally output to the data display DI as processing representative value data, and when the base value is within the numerical range of "0.30" to "1.00", the numerical information of "3" is processed representative It is externally output to the data indicator DI as value data. The data indicator DI outputs information including the processing representative value data received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the data indicator DI to the hall computer HC. Therefore, the base value is within the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29) based on the processing representative value indicated by the processing representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI, and is set on the game board 24. It is possible to grasp whether or not there is a prize winning abnormality caused by the state of the nail 24b that is stuck. In addition, the processing representative values of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be collectively grasped in the hall computer HC. As a result, the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall, which is necessary for managing the base value of the pachinko machine 10, can be reduced.

When the processing representative value indicated by the processing representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI is between "0" and "2," the cause is the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24. Then, it can be grasped that the winning abnormality is occurring. As a result, it is possible to grasp the occurrence of a winning abnormality that is not detected in the fraud detection process (step 8905 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133)). The game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10 is notified to the manager of the game hall by making it possible to grasp that the base value is in the base abnormal range in the hall computer HC and the data display DI. It is possible to provide an opportunity for maintenance to adjust the state of the provided nail 24b.

Based on the processed representative value indicated by the processed representative value data received by the hall computer HC and the data display DI, the degree of abnormality in the base value can be grasped. Specifically, when the processing representative value is "2", it can be understood that the base value is close to the upper limit (0.29) of the base abnormality range (0 to 0.29). When the processing representative value is "1" or "0", it can be grasped that the abnormality of the base value is serious and prompt action is required.

2-bit processing representative value data is externally output to the data display DI, so that numerical information indicating the lower two digits of the base value or numerical information that allows the entire base value to be grasped is displayed on the data display DI. The amount of data that makes it possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29) is reduced compared to the configuration for external output. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of signal lines required to output the data from the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 by parallel communication. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing. In addition, it is possible to externally output the processing representative value data to the data display DI and hall computer HC, which are set to have a small storage capacity for receiving and storing the data. It is possible to connect the pachinko machine 10 to the data display DI which can display only digits and to output processing representative value data to the outside.

The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number of game balls) does not reach the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the processing representative value data is not output to the outside. In the state where the game history information for calculating the base value is not sufficient, the processing representative value data is not externally output, so that the hall computer HC and the data display DI are processed based on the unstable base value. Inadvertent reception of value data is prevented. As a result, frequent maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 is prevented.

In addition, when the base value is in the numerical range of "0" to "0.29", the first decimal place of the base value is set as the processing representative value, and the base value is "0.30" to Instead of setting the processing representative value in which "3" is set as the processing representative value when it is in the numerical range of "1.00", the base value is in the numerical range of "0" to "0.29" If the base value is within the numerical range of "0.41" to "1.00", "2" will be set as the processing representative value. , a setting mode in which "3" is set as the processing representative value when the base value is within the numerical range of "0.30" to "0.40". As a result, when the normal range of the base value in the design stage is set to "0.30" to "0.40", the base value is set to the normal range (0.40) while the processing representative value is 2-bit numerical information. 30 to 0.40) and an abnormal state in which the base value is greater than the normal range can be externally output in a manner that allows discrimination.

In addition, when the base value is in the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29), the numerical information of "1" is externally output to the data display DI, and the base value is in the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29). It may be configured to externally output the numerical value information of "0" to the data display DI when it does not enter. As a result, maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 in the hall computer HD and the data display DI while suppressing the data amount of numerical information externally output to the data display DI to 1 bit. It is possible to grasp whether or not is necessary.

Also, the time interval at which the processing representative value data is output to the outside may be set to a predetermined time interval (for example, every 10 minutes). Specifically, if it is determined in step SJ501 of the external information setting process (FIG. 299) that the calculation initial flag is not set to "1", the external output process of the previous processing representative value data (step SJ507) is executed. External output processing (step SJ507) of the processing representative value data is executed on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has passed since the execution. As a result, within a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) from the occurrence of an abnormal state in which the base value is within the base abnormal range (0 to 0.29), based on the display of the processing representative value on the data display DI It is possible to reduce the execution frequency of the external output process (step SJ507) of the processed representative value data while making it possible to grasp the abnormal state.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing representative value data is externally output to the data display DI through parallel communication, the processing representative value data may be externally outputted to the data display DI through serial communication. The number of signal lines for outputting the representative value data from the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 can be reduced by adopting a configuration in which the processing representative value data is externally output by serial communication. As already described in the eighty-third embodiment, numerical information indicating the lower two digits of the base value or numerical information indicating the entire base value is provided by the configuration for externally outputting the processed representative value data in 2-bit units. , the data capacity of the data for making it possible to grasp the state of the base value with respect to the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) is reduced. This shortens the time required to output the data to the outside through serial communication.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the base abnormal range is set to a numerical range of "0" to "0.29", the base value abnormal range is set to a numerical range of "0.41" to "1.00". It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which In this configuration, in the external information setting process (FIG. 299), when the base value in the current area 311 is within the numerical range of "0" to "0.40", the numerical information of "0" is output to the outside. , if the base value in the current area 311 exceeds "0.40", numerical information corresponding to the base value is output to the outside. Specifically, when the base value in the current area 311 is within the numerical range of "0.41" to "0.60", the numerical information of "1" is output externally, and the base value in the current area 311 is is within the numerical range of "0.61" to "0.80", the numerical information of "2" is output externally, and the base value in the current area 311 is "0.81" to "1.00". , the numerical value information of "3" is output to the outside. As a result, while suppressing the data amount of numerical information externally output from the pachinko machine 10 to the data display DI to 2 bits, the presence or absence of an abnormal state in which the base value in the current area 311 exceeds "0.40", and the base value exceeds "0.40", the degree of abnormality can be grasped from the hall computer HC and the data display DI.

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This embodiment is different from the eighty-second embodiment in that a base value abnormality signal indicating an abnormality in the base value is output to the outside. The configuration that is different from the eighty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

The base value is calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place in the calculation processing of the base value (step S8601 of the result calculation processing (FIG. 130)) as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. In this embodiment, a numerical range of "0.35" to "0.40" is set as the base normal range, which is the normal range of the base value assumed at the design stage. "0.35" is set as the lower threshold of the base normal range, and "0.40" is set as the upper threshold of the base normal range. When the base value falls below the lower threshold (0.35) and when the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40), an external device for a base value anomaly signal (anomaly An external output to the annunciator EI) is performed.

FIG. 300(a) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration for externally outputting the base value abnormal signal in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 300(a), the MPU 62 is provided with a main output terminal TA3 for outputting a base value abnormal signal from the main CPU 63, and the external terminal plate 97 is provided with the main output terminal TA3. An external side receiving terminal TB3 is provided for receiving the base value abnormal signal output from. The main side output terminal TA3 and the external side reception terminal TB3 are electrically connected using a data signal line LN5 and a clock signal line LN6. All of these signal lines LN5 and LN6 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 by one-way communication.

A base value abnormality signal is transmitted by serial communication from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the data signal line LN5. In this case, each 1-bit division of the base value abnormality signal by serial communication is indicated by a clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the clock signal line LN6.

The external terminal board 97 is provided with an external output terminal TC3 for externally outputting the base value abnormal signal received at the external reception terminal TB3. The external side output terminal TC3 can be connected to an external device such as an anomaly alarm device EI provided outside the pachinko machine 10 . The abnormality alarm device EI is provided in correspondence with the pachinko machine 10 on a one-to-one basis. The anomaly alarm EI has a light-emitting part, and when the anomaly alarm EI receives a base value anomaly signal from the pachinko machine 10, the anomaly alarm EI causes the light-emitting part to emit light in a light-emitting mode for notifying the anomaly of the base value. An error notification of the base value is performed. The manager of the game hall can grasp that the base value abnormality has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 based on the abnormality notification from the abnormality alarm device EI.

The hall computer HC is electrically connected to an abnormality alarm EI provided in one-to-one correspondence with a large number of pachinko machines installed in the game hall. The abnormality alarm device EI outputs information including the base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm device EI to the hall computer HC. The hall computer HC identifies the pachinko machine 10 based on the identifier data received from the abnormality alarm device EI, and grasps the base value abnormality in the pachinko machine 10 based on the base value abnormality signal received at the same time as the identifier data. do. The manager of the game hall can grasp that the abnormal base value has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 when the hall computer HC receives the abnormal base value signal.

To make it possible to grasp an abnormal state in which the base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) based on the reception of the base value abnormal signal by the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI. Triggering maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b installed on the game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10 and illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out by the manager of the game hall. It is possible to give an opportunity to confirm the presence or absence of

In order to make it possible to grasp the abnormality of the base value by externally outputting the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI, compared to the configuration of externally outputting the numerical information indicating the base value to the abnormality alarm device EI. The amount of data to be output to the external is reduced. As a result, the time required to externally output data through serial communication, which enables the detection of abnormalities in the base value, is shortened, and the storage capacity of the storage area for receiving and storing the data is set small. It is possible to connect the pachinko machine 10 to the anomaly annunciator EI that is connected to notify an anomaly of the base value.

FIG. 300(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the storage area for external output of the base value abnormal signal provided in the work area 221 for specific control. As shown in FIG. 300(b), a base value abnormality flag 565 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control. The base value abnormality flag 565 is a flag that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that an abnormality has occurred in the base value.

In the main CPU 63, the base values stored in the first history area 312 to the third history area 314 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 are within the base normal range (0 0.35 to 0.40) is determined. Also, after starting supply of operating power to the main CPU 63, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current state area 311 (FIG. 126) of the calculation result storage area 234 is within the base normal range. In these determinations, if the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) or if the base value is lower than the lower threshold (0.35), it is determined that the base value is abnormal, "1" is set to the base value abnormality flag 565 in the work area 221 for specific control.

The main-side ROM 64 stores in advance a threshold table that is referred to when determining whether or not the base value is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). FIG. 300(c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the threshold table 566. FIG. As shown in FIG. 300(c), in the threshold table 566, "0.40" is set as the upper threshold of the normal range of base values, and "0.35" is set as the lower threshold of the normal range of base values. is set. Since the threshold value table 566 is stored in advance in the main ROM 64, the main CPU 63 determines the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality, and outputs a base value abnormality signal corresponding to the type of abnormality in the base value. It is possible to externally output to the anomaly alarm device EI.

In the present embodiment, the base value abnormal signal is output at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour) after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. When the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the main CPU 63 externally outputs the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal. . As a result, within a predetermined time (specifically, one hour) after the occurrence of an abnormality in the base value, the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI can grasp the occurrence of the abnormality in the base value. can.

Next, a specific processing configuration for externally outputting the base value abnormal signal will be described. FIG. 301 is a flow chart showing external information setting processing executed by the main side CPU 63 . The external information setting process is executed in step S8918 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Further, the processes of steps SJ601 to SJ613 in the external information setting process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the external information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the base value abnormality flag 565 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SJ601). If the base value abnormality flag 565 is not set to "1" (step SJ601: NO), it is determined whether or not the calculation initial flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1". (Step SJ602). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the calculation initial flag is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed after the base value calculation period is newly started. A flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000 pieces) is.

If it is determined in step SJ602 that the calculation initial flag is not set to "1", then neither the open/close execution mode or the high-frequency support mode based on the result of the big win has been performed since the period for calculating the base value has newly started. It means that the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). In this case, the current base value is grasped by referring to the current status area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 (step SJ603).

Thereafter, the threshold value table 566 (FIG. 300(c)) is read from the main ROM 64 (step SJ604). Then, it is determined whether or not the base value grasped in step SJ603 exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) set in the threshold table 566 read out in step SJ604 (step SJ605). If a negative determination is made in step SJ605, whether or not the base value grasped in step SJ603 is lower than the lower threshold value (0.35) set in the threshold table 566 read out in step SJ604. (Step SJ606).

If the affirmative determination is made in step SJ605, or if the affirmative determination is made in step SJ606, that is, the base value in the current area 311 (FIG. 126) deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) If so, the base value abnormality flag 565 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SJ607). As a result, the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI when the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal occurs.

If affirmative determination is made in step SJ601, if a negative determination is made in step SJ606, or if the processing of step SJ607 is performed, the base value timer counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control has become "0" (step SJ608). The base value timer counter is a timer counter that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp the output trigger of the base value abnormal signal. Numerical information corresponding to one hour is set in the base value timer counter in step SJ609 (to be described later) and step SJ812 of the base value initial output processing (FIG. 303) to be described later. The update of the base value timer counter is performed in the timer update process (step S8910 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133)). The value of the base value timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer update process is executed. When the value of the base value timer counter is decremented by 1 and the value of the base value timer counter becomes "0", an output trigger of the base value abnormality signal is generated. As already explained, the main CPU 63 outputs the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm EI when the base value abnormality signal is output when the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1". external output to

If it is determined in step SJ608 that the value of the base value timer counter is "0", numerical information corresponding to one hour is set in the base value timer counter (step SJ609). In this way, when the value of the base value timer counter becomes "0" and the output trigger of the base value abnormal signal is generated, numerical information corresponding to one hour is set in the base value timer counter. As a result, the output timing of the base value abnormal signal can be generated at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour intervals).

After that, if the base value abnormality flag 565 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SJ610: YES), the base value abnormality signal is output to the outside (step SJ611). In the external output processing of the base value abnormal signal, when a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA3 of the MPU 62 to the clock signal line LN6, the signal is output from the main output terminal TA3 to the data signal line LN5. After the signal is raised from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI via the external terminal board 97 .

In this way, when the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal. As already explained, based on the fact that the base value abnormality signal is received from the pachinko machine 10, the abnormality annunciator EI performs base value abnormality notification. Further, the anomaly alarm EI outputs information including the base value anomaly signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. The manager of the game hall can grasp the abnormality of the base value in the pachinko machine 10 from the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SJ602, if a negative determination is made in step SJ608, if a negative determination is made in step SJ610, or if the processing of step SJ612 is performed, other external output processing is executed (step SJ613), and the external information setting process ends. In the other external output processing in step SJ613, as in the other external output processing (step SJ406) in the external information setting processing (FIG. 296) of the 82nd embodiment, information indicating that the open/close execution mode is in progress; Information indicating that the support mode is in the high-frequency support mode, information indicating that one game cycle has ended, a predetermined number (for example, 100) of game balls are the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, and the special electric winning device 32, information indicating that the game ball has been discharged from the game area PA through either the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, information indicating that the game ball has entered the first operating port 33, and second operation A process for externally outputting information indicating that a game ball has entered the hole 34 to the hall computer HC is executed.

As described above, since the base value calculation period is newly started, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA (total number of game balls supplied to ) reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000 pieces), if the base value in the current area 311 exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40), or if When the base value in the area 311 falls below the lower threshold value (0.35), the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1".

Since the threshold value table 566 is stored in advance in the main ROM 64, the main CPU 63 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the base value, and if it determines that the base value is abnormal, outputs a base value abnormality signal to the outside. It is possible to output. It is conceivable that the base normal range, which is the normal range of the base value, differs for each pachinko machine model. When the pachinko machine 10 is connected to a general-purpose anomaly alarm device EI, if the base value itself of the pachinko machine 10 is externally output to the anomaly alarm device EI, the abnormality alarm device EI receives from the pachinko machine 10 Whether or not the base value falls within the base normal range of the pachinko machine 10 cannot be immediately determined. Also, in the hall computer HC connected to the abnormality alarms EI corresponding to a plurality of models having different base normal ranges, the base value received via the abnormality alarms EI is within the base normal range of the pachinko machine 10. It is not immediately possible to determine whether or not On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 63 determines that the base value is abnormal, a base value abnormal signal is output to the abnormality alarm device EI. Thereby, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is abnormal in the abnormality alarm device EI and the hall computer HC which receive the base value abnormality signal.

The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) If the total number of game balls) does not reach the initial reference number (specifically 6000 pieces), it is determined whether the base value falls within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Not done. Immediately after the calculation period starts, there is little game history information for calculating the base value, so the actual base value may deviate greatly from the theoretical value range of the base value. A base value based on an unstable base value is generated by the configuration in which the base value abnormality signal is not externally output when the game history information for calculating the base value is not sufficient. Receiving an abnormal signal is prevented. As a result, maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 and confirmation of whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out are prevented from being frequently performed. and the reliability of the base value anomaly signal is enhanced.

A configuration in which a base value abnormal signal output trigger is generated at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour intervals), and the base value abnormal signal is output externally with the occurrence of the base value abnormal signal output trigger as one condition. As a result, the number of times the base value abnormal signal is output to the outside (step SJ611) is reduced. When the base value in the current area 311 deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), a base value abnormal signal is sent externally at predetermined intervals (specifically, at intervals of one hour). can be output. As a result, it is possible to externally output the base value abnormal signal a plurality of times while preventing the external output of the base value abnormal signal from being continuously executed in a short period of time.

Next, the main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. It should be noted that the processing of steps SJ701 to SJ726 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

In steps SJ701 and SJ702, the same processes as steps S8801 and S8802 in the main process (FIG. 132) of the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SJ703). Even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up process flag is set to the power failure monitoring, The main side CPU 63 specifies that the first timer interrupt processing should be terminated without executing processing for advancing the game while executing processing for updating various counters and monitoring fraud. is a flag for As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is not executed by setting the start-up processing flag to "1". Become. Therefore, the above-described external information setting process (FIG. 301) is not executed either.

After that, in steps SJ704 to SJ715, the same processes as steps S8804 to S8815 in the main process (FIG. 132) of the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, if the reset button 68c is pressed at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 (step SJ706: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step SJ716). The content of the RAM clear processing is the same as step S7915 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. In the RAM clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. Therefore, when the RAM clearing process (step SJ716) is executed, the base value abnormality flag 565 in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0" in the RAM clearing process (step SJ716). Therefore, even if the RAM clearing process is executed, the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 in the non-specific control work area 223 is stored in the first history area 312. the final base value in the calculation period one time before, the final base value in the calculation period two times before stored in the second history area 313, and the three times stored in the third history area 314 The final base value in the previous calculation period is not cleared to "0".

In steps SJ717 to SJ719, the same processes as steps S8817 to S8819 in the main process (FIG. 132) of the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. If the process of step SJ712 is performed, if the determination is negative in step SJ713, if the determination is negative in step SJ714, if the process of step SJ715 is performed, if the determination is negative in step SJ717 If a negative determination is made in step SJ718, or if the process of step SJ719 is carried out, a base value initial output process is executed (step SJ720). In the base value initial output process, the past base values stored in the first history area 312 to the third history area 314 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 are within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40 ), the base value abnormality signal is output to the abnormality alarm device EI. The details of the base value initial output processing will be described later.

After executing the base value initial output process in step SJ720, the start-up process flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SJ721). By clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed even if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started is released. As a result, the above-described external state setting process (FIG. 301) is executed when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is activated.

After that, in steps SJ722 to SJ726, the same processes as steps S8821 to S8825 of the main process (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

In this embodiment, before the interrupt of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is permitted in step SJ705, the startup flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in step SJ703. It is set, and the external information setting process (Fig. 301) is not executed. Then, before the startup processing flag is cleared to "0" in step SJ721, the base value initial output process is executed in step SJ720. Therefore, the external information setting process (FIG. 301) is never executed prior to the base value initial output process. As a result, steps SJ605 to SJ607 of the external information setting process (FIG. 301) are executed before the base value initial output process is executed, and the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1". In addition, before the base value initial output processing is executed, the base value abnormality signal external output processing (step SJ611) is executed to externally output the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI. is prevented from being lost.

Next, the base value initial output processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the base value initial output process is executed in step SJ720 of the main process (FIG. 302). Further, the processing of steps SJ801 to SJ812 in the base value initial output processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the base value initial output process, first, it is determined whether or not the base value abnormality flag 565 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SJ801). As in the fifteenth embodiment, backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 provided with the work area 221 for specific control even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. Therefore, the numerical value information of "1" set in the base value abnormality flag 565 in the specific control work area 221 is stored and held while the backup power is supplied even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. . If the reset button 68c is not pressed when resuming the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the RAM clearing process (step SJ716 of the main process (FIG. 302)) is not executed. is set to "1", the base value initial output process (FIG. 303) is executed, and an affirmative determination is made in step SJ801. On the other hand, when the reset button 68c is pressed at the time of resuming the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10, RAM clear processing is executed in step SJ716 of the main processing (FIG. 302), and the base value abnormality flag 565 is displayed. is cleared to "0". In this case, a negative determination is made in step SJ801.

If it is determined in step SJ801 that the base value abnormality flag 565 is not set to "1", the threshold value table 566 is read from the main ROM 64 (step SJ802), and the initial calculation in the non-specific control work area 223 is performed. It is determined whether or not the flag is set to "1" (step SJ803). As already explained, the calculation initial flag indicates the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started. A flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000).

If the calculation initial flag is not set to "1" (step SJ803: NO), the current area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 is set as the reference target area (step SJ804). On the other hand, if the calculation initial flag is set to "1" (step SJ803: YES), the number of samples for calculating the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 is insufficient. Therefore, the first history area 312 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 is set as the reference target area (step SJ805).

After that, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current reference target area exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) set in the threshold table 566 read in step SJ802 (step SJ806). If a negative determination is made in step SJ806, whether or not the base value in the current reference target area is below the lower threshold (0.35) set in the threshold table 566 read out in step SJ802. (step SJ807).

If a negative determination is made in step SJ807, it means that the base value in the current reference target area is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). It is determined whether or not it is the third history area 314 (FIG. 126) (step SJ808). If the current reference area is not the third history area 314 (step SJ808: NO), the reference area in the calculation result storage area 234 (FIG. 126) is updated (step SJ809), and the process returns to step SJ806. In step SJ809, the reference target areas in the calculation result storage area 234 are updated in the order of current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314. FIG.

The processing of steps SJ806 to SJ809 is repeatedly executed until an affirmative determination is made in any one of steps SJ806 to SJ808, and if an affirmative determination is made in step SJ806 or step SJ807, a base value abnormal signal is generated in step SJ810. external output processing is executed. For this reason, the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311, the final base value in the previous calculation period stored in the first history area 312, and the second value stored in the second history area 313. At least one of the final base value in the previous calculation period and the final base value in the third previous calculation period stored in the third history area 314 is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40 ) (step SJ806: YES or step SJ807: YES), the base value abnormality signal is output to the outside in step SJ810.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SJ801, if an affirmative determination is made in step SJ806, or if an affirmative determination is made in step SJ807, the base value abnormal signal is output to the outside (step SJ810). ). In step SJ810, the same processing as the external output processing (step SJ611) of the base value abnormal signal in the external information setting processing (FIG. 301) already described is executed. Specifically, when a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA3 of the MPU 62 to the clock signal line LN6, the signal output from the main output terminal TA3 to the data signal line LN5 is After raising from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI via the external terminal board 97 .

As already explained, the anomaly annunciator EI notifies an anomaly of the base value based on the reception of the anomaly signal of the base value from the pachinko machine 10 . Further, the anomaly alarm EI outputs information including the base value anomaly signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. For this reason, immediately after starting to supply operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the manager of the game hall can determine which of the most recent base value and the past three base values in the pachinko machine 10 in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI. It is possible to grasp that one of the base values is abnormal. For example, immediately after the supply of operating power is started, the anomaly alarm device EI reports an anomaly in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 for which an anomaly in the base value has not been detected until now. It is possible to grasp that the abnormalities of

After the base value abnormality signal is output to the outside in step SJ810, the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" (step SJ811). After the base value initial output processing (FIG. 303) is completed, the latest base value stored in the current state area 311 is set to the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) in the external information setting processing (FIG. 301). ), the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1" (the process of step SJ607). The process of setting the base value abnormality flag 565 to "1" based on the past base value being out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) is not executed. By clearing the base value abnormality flag 565 to "0" in step SJ811, the external output of the base value abnormality signal based on the fact that the past base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) is disabled. will not run. When the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI receive the base value abnormality signal at a timing other than immediately after starting the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the manager of the game hall stores the base value abnormality signal in the current situation area 311. It can be understood that the latest base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SJ808, or if the processing of step SJ811 is performed, numerical information corresponding to one hour is set in the base value timer counter in the work area 221 for specific control (step SJ812), this base value initial output processing ends. By setting numerical value information corresponding to one hour in the base value timer counter, a trigger for outputting a base value abnormal signal is generated approximately one hour after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. can be done.

As described above, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 303) that is executed immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, after the base value calculation period starts anew, The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is the initial reference number (specifically, 6000) and the latest base value stored in the current status area 311 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), and the first to third history areas 312 to If any of the past three base values stored in 314 is out of the base normal range (0.35-0.40), a base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality annunciator EI.

An act of changing the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 to a state disadvantageous to the player is performed, and the final base value in one calculation period falls within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). ) below the lower threshold value (0.35), the base value in the calculation period will be the first to It remains in the third history areas 312-314. In addition, the act of illegally increasing the base value is performed, and the final base value in one calculation period exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). In this case, the base values in the calculation period remain in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 even if the traces of the fraudulent act are subsequently erased. Supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while the final base value remains in any of the first to third history areas 312 to 314 in the calculation period in which these fraudulent acts are performed. Each time, the anomaly alarm device EI corresponding to the pachinko machine 10 can notify an anomaly of the base value, and the hall computer HC can grasp the anomaly of the base value of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking the occurrence of an abnormality in the base value before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped.

Some of the managers of the game hall are involved in an illegal act of changing the state of the nail 24b to a state disadvantageous to the player, or an act of illegally increasing the base value. When the role of monitoring the presence or absence of value abnormality is in charge, in the configuration where only the base value abnormality signal based on the latest base value in the current area 311 is externally output, the base value abnormality in the pachinko machine 10 is detected by another may not be known by the administrator. On the other hand, by adopting a configuration in which a base value abnormality signal based on the past base values in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is also externally output, an abnormality in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 can be detected in a plurality of game halls. administrator can increase the possibility of grasping.

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 304, how the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI based on the abnormality of the base value in the current area 311 will be described. FIG. 304(a) shows the timing at which the base value abnormality signal is output to the abnormality alarm device EI, FIG. 304(b) shows the state of the base value abnormality flag 565, and FIG. 304(c) shows the base value abnormality signal. FIG. 304(d) shows the timing at which the base value calculation period is newly started, and the game area PA is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed. 304(e) shows the period in which the total number of game balls supplied (ie, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), and FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation that is neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode after the calculation period of is newly started (that is, the game balls supplied to the game area PA ) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000), FIG. indicates the timing at which the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 304(d), the game discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode after the new start of the base value calculation period. The total number of balls (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). After that, when the base value in the current area 311 (FIG. 126) deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) at the timing of t2, the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 304(b). ” is set.

After that, in the situation where the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", as shown in FIG. A base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. As a result, it becomes possible for the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm device EI to grasp that an abnormality in the base value has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 . Further, as shown in FIG. 304(b), the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" at the timing of t3.

Next, in a state where the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the game is played in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has occurred since the base value calculation period was newly started. A case where the total number of game balls ejected from the area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000) will be described.

At the timing of t4 when the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the base value calculation period is newly started as shown in FIG. When the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces), the data Shift processing (step S8607 of result calculation processing (FIG. 130)) is executed. In the data shift process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is stored in the After shifting in the order of 2nd history area 313→3rd history area 314, 1st history area 312→2nd history area 313, and current status area 311→1st history area 312, the current status area 311 is cleared to "0". As a result, as shown in FIG. 304(d), the game discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode due to the jackpot result after the base value calculation period is newly started. The total number of balls (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has not reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). As shown in FIG. 304(b), the base value abnormality flag 565 remains set to "1" at the timing t4.

After that, at the timing of t5 when the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", as shown in FIG. A value anomaly signal is externally output to an anomaly annunciator EI. As a result, the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI can recognize that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Further, as shown in FIG. 304(b), the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" at the timing of t5.

In this way, after the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the data shift processing is executed and the current status area 311 is cleared to "0" before the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. If the output timing of the base value abnormality signal occurs after that, based on the fact that the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the base value abnormality signal is sent to the abnormality alarm device EI. External output is performed. As a result, it is possible for the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI to recognize that an abnormality in the base value has occurred before the data shift process is executed.

Next, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", and thereafter the reset button 68c is not pressed and the main CPU 63 is operated. A case where power supply is started will be described.

At the timing t6 when the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped as shown in FIG. 304(g). After that, at the timing of t7, as shown in FIG. 304(f), supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started without pressing the reset button 68c. In this case, since the RAM clearing process (step SJ716 of the main process (FIG. 302)) is not executed, the base value abnormality flag 565 is not cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 304(b).

After that, when the base value initial output process (step SJ720 of the main process (FIG. 302)) is executed at the timing of t8, the base value External output processing of an abnormal signal (step SJ810) is executed. As a result, the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI as shown in FIG. 304(a). At the timing t8, the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 304(b).

In this way, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", and thereafter the reset button 68c is not pressed and the main CPU 63 is supplied with power. When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the external output of the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI is disabled at the start of the supply of the operating power. done. As a result, it is possible for the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI to grasp that an abnormality in the base value has occurred when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped.

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 305, how the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI based on the abnormality of the base values in the first history area 312 to the third history area 314 will be described. FIG. 305(a) shows the timing at which the base value abnormality signal is output to the abnormality alarm device EI, FIG. 305(b) shows the state of the base value abnormality flag 565, and FIG. 305(c) shows the calculation of the base value. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the period started anew (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) number) reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000 pieces), and FIG. 305(d) shows the opening and closing execution mode and high frequency support according to the jackpot result after the base value calculation period is newly started. The timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces) 305(e) shows the timing at which the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, and FIG. 305(f) shows the timing at which the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 305(c), at the timing of t1, after the base value calculation period is newly started, the player is discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode according to the jackpot result. The total number of game balls (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). When the latest base value stored in the current state area 311 deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) at the timing of t1, the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to " 1" is set.

After that, at the timing of t2, which is before the output trigger of the base value abnormal signal occurs, as shown in FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (ie, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation other than the high-frequency support mode reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000) When it reaches, data shift processing (step S8607 of result calculation processing (FIG. 130)) is executed. In the data shift process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is stored in the After shifting in the order of 2nd history area 313→3rd history area 314, 1st history area 312→2nd history area 313, and current status area 311→1st history area 312, the current status area 311 is cleared to "0". As a result, the base value stored in the first history area 312 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Also, as shown in FIG. 305(c), a game ball ejected from the game area PA in neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode due to the jackpot result after the base value calculation period is newly started. (ie, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has not reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). As shown in FIG. 305(b), the base value abnormality flag 565 remains set to "1" at the timing of t2.

After that, at the timing of t3, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped as shown in FIG. 305(f). After that, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 305(e), the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed while the reset button 68c is pressed. In this case, since the RAM clearing process (step SJ716 of the main process (FIG. 302)) is executed, the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 305(b) at the timing of t4. . In this case, even though the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1" based on the fact that the latest base value in the current area 311 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) , based on the fact that the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" without externally outputting the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI. put away. Also, the base value stored in the current area 311 is shifted to the first history area 312 by the data shift processing executed at the timing of t2. Therefore, the abnormal base value does not remain in the current area 311, and even if the external information setting process (FIG. 301) is executed after the timing of t4, the base value abnormal signal based on the base value is output to the outside. is not performed. In this embodiment, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 303), the base value abnormality signal is externally output based on the past base value. It is possible to grasp that there is an abnormal base value shifted to area 312 (a base value out of the base normal range).

After that, when the base value initial output process (step SJ720 of the main process (FIG. 302)) is started at the timing of t5, the base value stored in the first history area 312 (FIG. 126) of the calculation result storage area 234 Based on the fact that the value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 305(b). Then, in the base value initial output process, based on the fact that the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the base value abnormality signal external output process (step SJ810) is executed. As a result, the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI at the timing t6 as shown in FIG. 305(a). At the timing t6, the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 305(b).

In this way, even if the most recent base value stored in the current area 311 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the base value remains within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). 0.40), the base value abnormal signal may not be externally output. In the configuration in which the base value abnormal signal is output externally only when the base value in the current area 311 deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the base value is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). There is a possibility that the occurrence of a condition that is out of the range may be overlooked. In contrast, in the present embodiment, the base values in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 deviate from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63. It is configured to externally output a base value abnormal signal even when there is This prevents the fact that the base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) from being overlooked.

In addition, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 303) that is performed immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the data shift process is executed to detect an abnormal base value that is out of the base normal range. Even if the base value abnormal signal based on the abnormal base value is output before the current area 311 is shifted to the first history area 312, the abnormal base value stored in the first history area 312 is An external output of the base value abnormal signal based on the base value is performed again. This reduces the possibility that an abnormality in the base value will be overlooked. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility that a plurality of managers in the game hall will grasp the abnormality of the base value.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Based on the threshold value table 566 stored in advance in the main ROM 64, it is determined whether or not the base value falls within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Then, only when it is determined that the base value is out of the base normal range, the base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 10 is connected to a general-purpose anomaly alarm device EI used for a plurality of models with different base normal ranges, the base value of the pachinko machine 10 remains within the base normal range. Determination of whether or not there is an abnormality can be facilitated by the anomaly alarm device EI. Also, in the hall computer HC connected to the abnormality alarms EI corresponding to a plurality of models with different base normal ranges, the pachinko machine 10 is based on the base value abnormality signal received from the abnormality alarms EI corresponding to the pachinko machine 10. can be easily determined whether the base value of is within the base normal range.

In order to make it possible to grasp the abnormality of the base value by externally outputting the base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI, compared to the configuration of externally outputting the numerical information indicating the base value to the abnormality alarm device EI. The amount of data to be output to the external is reduced. As a result, the base value abnormality signal is externally output even to the abnormality alarm EI and the hall computer HC in which the storage capacity of the storage area for receiving and storing the data that enables grasping the abnormality of the base value is set small. It is possible.

The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) If the total number of game balls) does not reach the initial reference number (specifically 6000 pieces), it is determined whether the base value falls within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Not done. A base value based on an unstable base value is generated by the configuration in which the base value abnormality signal is not externally output when the game history information for calculating the base value is not sufficient. Receiving an abnormal signal is prevented. As a result, maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 and confirmation of whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out are prevented from being frequently performed. and the reliability of the base value anomaly signal is enhanced.

Any of the past base values stored in the first history area 312 to the third history area 314 at the timing when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40 ), the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI when the supply of the operating power is started. As a result, in a situation where an abnormal base value out of the base normal range is stored in the current state area 311, if a base value abnormal signal based on the abnormal base value is not externally output, the first By externally outputting a base value abnormality signal based on the abnormal base value stored in any one of the third history areas 312 to 314, it is possible to grasp the occurrence of an abnormality in the base value.

After the abnormal base value signal outside the base normal range is stored in the current area 311, the base value abnormal signal is output to the outside. When shifted to the third history areas 312 to 314, the base value initial output processing (Fig. 303) is executed at the start of supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and a base value abnormal signal based on the abnormal base value is generated. External output is executed again. As a result, it is possible to prevent the abnormality of the base value from being overlooked, and to increase the possibility that a plurality of managers in the game hall will grasp the abnormality of the base value. When a plurality of managers of the game hall grasp the abnormality of the base value, a part of the managers of the game hall fraudulently changes the state of the nail 24b to a state disadvantageous to the player, or fraudulently changes the base value. Even if the administrator is responsible for monitoring whether there is an abnormality in the base value of the pachinko machine 10, other administrators will discover these fraudulent activities. can be made possible.

In a state where "1" is set in the base value abnormality flag 565, after the base value calculation period is newly started, it is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high frequency support mode is performed. When the total number of game balls supplied (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000), the current area 311 is cleared to "0", and then the main Even if the supply of the operating power to the side CPU 63 is stopped, the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI at the timing when the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted. This reduces the possibility that an abnormality in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 will be overlooked.

A configuration in which a base value abnormal signal output trigger is generated at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour intervals), and the base value abnormal signal is output externally with the occurrence of the base value abnormal signal output trigger as one condition. As a result, the number of times the base value abnormality signal external output process (step SJ611) is executed in the external information setting process (FIG. 301) is reduced. When the base value in the current area 311 deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), a base value abnormal signal is sent externally at predetermined intervals (specifically, at intervals of one hour). can be output. As a result, it is possible to externally output the base value abnormal signal a plurality of times while preventing the external output of the base value abnormal signal from being continuously executed in a short period of time.

If the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35-0.40), or if the base value exceeds the lower threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35-0.40) .35), the processing of setting the base value abnormality flag 565 to "1" (the processing of steps SJ603 to SJ607 in the external information setting processing (FIG. 301)) includes the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag is not set to "1" each time the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. A state in which the base value temporarily deviates from the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) due to the configuration in which these processes are executed in a relatively short cycle (specifically, a 4 ms cycle) Thus, even if the base value returns to the normal range (0.35 to 0.40) before the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal occurs, the base value abnormality signal can be externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. As a result, in the configuration in which the base value abnormal signal output trigger is generated at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour intervals), based on the base value abnormal signal received by the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI, the base value It is possible to make it possible to grasp temporary abnormalities in values.

In the external information setting process (FIG. 301), the process of determining whether the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) (the process of step SJ605 ), and the process of determining whether or not the base value is below the lower threshold (0.35) (the process of step SJ606) may be executed only at the timing of the output trigger of the base value abnormal signal. . In this configuration, when the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) at the timing when the value of the base value timer counter becomes "0", and When the value is below the lower threshold value (0.35), a base value abnormality signal can be externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. In this configuration, when the base value in the current area 311 temporarily deviates from the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) and returns to the base normal range before the output trigger of the base value abnormal signal occurs, the base value Abnormal signal is not output externally. In this configuration, only when the base value in the current area 311 continues to be out of the base normal range, the base value abnormality signal can be externally output to prompt the manager of the game hall to take action. Moreover, in this configuration, the configuration for externally outputting the base value abnormality signal can be simplified without the base value abnormality flag 565 .

Further, instead of the configuration in which the base value abnormality signal is externally output based on the most recent base value and the past base value at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started A configuration may be adopted in which the base value abnormal signal is externally output based only on the past base value. Specifically, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 303), first, the base value abnormality flag 565 is cleared to "0". As a result, when the information "1" set in the base value abnormality flag 565 is stored and held before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the state of the base value abnormality flag 565 is changed. Based on this, it is avoided that the base value abnormal signal is externally output. In addition, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 303), the processes of steps SJ806 and SJ807 are executed with the first to third history areas 312 to 314 as reference target areas, while the current area 311 is not set as a reference target area. . As a result, when any of the past three base values stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the base value abnormal signal is externally output by the anomaly alarm EI, even if the most recent base value stored in the current situation area 311 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the anomaly alarm EI is not output externally. In this configuration, when the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI receive the base value abnormality signal immediately after starting the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the manager of the game hall controls the base normal range (0.35 0.40) is any of the past base values stored in the first to third history areas 312-314.

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This embodiment differs from the eighty-fourth embodiment in that two types of base value abnormal signals are output to the outside. The configuration different from the eighty-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-fourth embodiment is basically omitted.

As in the eighty-fourth embodiment, a numerical range of "0.35" to "0.40" is set as the base normal range, and "0.40" is set as the upper threshold of the base normal range. In addition, "0.35" is set as the lower threshold of the base normal range. In this embodiment, when the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range, the upper base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, and the base value is below the base normal range. When the value falls below the threshold value (0.35), a lower base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI.

FIG. 306(a) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration for externally outputting the upper base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 306(a), the MPU 62 is provided with a main output terminal TA4 for outputting an upper base value abnormal signal from the main CPU 63, and the external terminal plate 97 is provided with the main output terminal TA4. An external receiving terminal TB4 is provided for receiving the upper base value abnormal signal output from TA4. The main output terminal TA4 and the external reception terminal TB4 are electrically connected using an upper data signal line LN7 and an upper clock signal line LN8. All of these signal lines LN7 to LN8 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 by one-way communication.

An upper base value abnormality signal is transmitted by serial communication from the main CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the upper data signal line LN7. In this case, each 1-bit division of the upper base value abnormal signal by serial communication is indicated by a clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the upper clock signal line LN8.

As shown in FIG. 306(a), the MPU 62 is provided with a main output terminal TA5 for outputting the lower base value abnormal signal from the main CPU 63, and the external terminal plate 97 is provided with the main output terminal TA5. An external receiving terminal TB5 is provided for receiving the lower base value abnormal signal output from the terminal TA5. The main output terminal TA5 and the external reception terminal TB5 are electrically connected using the lower data signal line LN9 and the lower clock signal line LN10. All of these signal lines LN9 to LN10 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 by one-way communication.

A lower base value abnormality signal is transmitted by serial communication from the main CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the lower data signal line LN9. In this case, each 1-bit division of the lower base value abnormal signal by serial communication is indicated by a clock signal transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the lower clock signal line LN10.

The external terminal board 97 has an external output terminal TC4 for externally outputting the upper base value abnormal signal received at the external receiving terminal TB4, and a lower base value abnormal signal received at the external receiving terminal TB5. An external side output terminal TC5 for external output is provided. These external side output terminals TC4 and TC5 can be connected to an external device such as an abnormality alarm EI provided outside the pachinko machine 10. FIG. The abnormality alarm device EI is provided in correspondence with the pachinko machine 10 on a one-to-one basis. The anomaly alarm EI has a light emitting part. The anomaly annunciator EI notifies an anomaly in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) when an upper base value anomaly signal is received from the pachinko machine 10. The light-emitting unit emits light in a light-emitting mode to perform an upper base value abnormality notification, and when a lower base value abnormality signal is received from the pachinko machine 10, the base value is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0 .40) The light-emitting unit emits light in a light emission mode for informing an abnormality below the lower threshold value (0.35), thereby announcing an abnormality on the lower side of the base value. Specifically, the light emitting unit emits yellow light when the upper side abnormality is notified, and the light emitting unit emits red light when the lower side abnormality is notified. The manager of the game hall can grasp the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality in the pachinko machine 10 based on the upper abnormality notification and the lower abnormality non-report in the abnormality alarm EI.

The hall computer HC is electrically connected to an abnormality alarm EI provided in one-to-one correspondence with a large number of pachinko machines installed in the game hall. The abnormality alarm device EI outputs information including the base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm device EI to the hall computer HC. The output of the base value abnormality signal from the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC is performed in such a manner that the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal can be distinguished. The hall computer HC identifies the pachinko machine 10 based on the identifier data received from the anomaly alarm device EI, and detects an anomaly in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 based on the base value anomaly signal received at the same time as the identifier data. Understand the presence or absence and type of abnormality. The manager of the game hall can also grasp the presence or absence of an abnormality in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 and the type of abnormality in the hall computer HC.

By making it possible to grasp that the base value in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI is an abnormal state exceeding the upper threshold value (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the game The manager of the hall can be given an opportunity to confirm whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out. In addition, in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI, it is possible to grasp that the base value is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). As a result, the manager of the game hall can be given an opportunity for maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加

The abnormal state in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) is easily detected by the abnormality alarm EI reporting the upper abnormality of the base value. In addition, the base value is the lower threshold (0 .35), it is possible to easily grasp that it is in an abnormal state.

FIG. 306(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining storage areas for external output of the upper base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal provided in the work area 221 for specific control. As shown in FIG. 306(b), an upper base value abnormality flag 567 and a lower base value abnormality flag 568 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. The upper base value abnormality flag 567 is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to recognize that an abnormal state has occurred in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). In addition, the lower base value abnormality flag 568 informs the main CPU 63 that an abnormal state has occurred in which the base value falls below the lower threshold value (0.35) of the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). It is a flag that can be grasped by

In the main CPU 63, similarly to the eighty-fourth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the data stored in the first history area 312 to the third history area 314 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 are stored. It is determined whether or not the current base value falls within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). In addition, as in the eighty-fourth embodiment, after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, whether or not the base value in the current state area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 is within the base normal range. is determined. In these determinations, when the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40), the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1", and when the base value falls below the lower threshold (0.35). If it is, the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1".

As in the eighty-fourth embodiment, a base value abnormal signal output opportunity occurs at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour) after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 . When the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1", the upper base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal. In addition, when the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1", the lower base value abnormality signal is sent to the abnormality alarm device EI based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal. External output is executed.

Next, a specific processing configuration for externally outputting the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal will be described. FIG. 307 is a flowchart showing external information setting processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. The external information setting process is executed in step S8918 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). Further, the processes of steps SJ901 to SJ908 in the external information setting process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the external information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the operation initial flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SJ901). Similar to the thirty-fifth embodiment, the calculation initial flag is discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed after the base value calculation period is newly started. A flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically 6000) is.

If it is determined in step SJ901 that the calculation initial flag is not set to "1", it is neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode after the base value calculation period is newly started. This means that the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000). In this case, the current base value is grasped by referring to the current status area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 (step SJ902).

Thereafter, the threshold table 566 (FIG. 300(c)) is read from the main ROM 64 (step SJ903), and the abnormality flag setting process is executed based on the read threshold table 566 (step SJ904). FIG. 308 is a flow chart showing the abnormality flag setting process.

In the abnormality flag setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SK101). As already explained, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 indicates that the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). It is a flag that makes it possible to grasp. If a negative determination is made in step SK101, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current area 311 exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) set in the threshold table 566 (step SK102). If the value exceeds the upper threshold (step SK102: YES), the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1" (step SK103).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SK101, or if a negative determination is made in step SK102, whether or not the lower base value abnormality flag 568 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (Step SK104). As already explained, the lower base value abnormality flag 568 indicates that the base value is below the lower threshold value (0.35) of the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). It is a flag that can be grasped by If a negative determination is made in step SK104, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current area 311 is below the lower threshold (0.35) set in the threshold table 566 (step SK105). is lower than the lower threshold (step SK105: YES), the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1" (step SK106), and this abnormality flag setting process ends.

Returning to the description of the external information setting process (FIG. 307), if the determination in step SJ901 is affirmative, or if the abnormality flag setting process is performed in step SJ904, the process proceeds to step SJ905. At steps SJ905 and SJ906, the same processes as steps SJ608 and SJ609 in the external information setting process (FIG. 301) of the eighty-fourth embodiment are executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the base value timer counter provided in the specific control work area 221 has become "0" (step SJ905). As in the eighty-fourth embodiment, the base value timer counter is a timer counter that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp the output trigger of the base value abnormal signal. Numerical information corresponding to 1 hour is set in the base value timer counter in step SJ906 (to be described later) and step SK307 of the base value initial output processing (FIG. 310) to be described later. As in the eighty-fourth embodiment, the value of the base value timer counter is updated in the timer update process (step S8910 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133)).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SJ905, numerical information corresponding to one hour is set in the base value timer counter (step SJ906). As a result, an output opportunity for the base value abnormal signal can be generated again after one hour. Thereafter, an abnormality signal output process is executed (step SJ907). FIG. 309 is a flow chart showing the abnormal signal output process. The abnormal signal output process is also executed in step SK306 of the base value initial output process (FIG. 310), which will be described later.

In the abnormality signal output process, when the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SK201: YES), the upper base value abnormality signal is output externally. (Step SK202). In the external output processing of the upper base value abnormal signal, when a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA4 of the MPU 62 to the upper clock signal line LN8, the output signal is output from the main output terminal TA4 to the upper data signal line. After raising the signal output to LN7 from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, the upper base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI via the external terminal plate 97 . As already explained, when the anomaly alarm device EI receives an upper base value anomaly signal from the pachinko machine 10, it outputs the upper base value anomaly signal and the identifier data to the hall computer HC. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI are in an abnormal state in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). can be done. Thereafter, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is cleared to "0" (step SK203).

If a negative determination is made in step SK201, or if the process of step SK203 is carried out, it is determined whether or not the lower base value abnormality flag 568 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". Determine (step SK204). If the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1" (step SK204: YES), the lower base value abnormality signal is output externally (step SK205). In the external output processing of the lower base value abnormal signal, when a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA5 of the MPU 62 to the lower clock signal line LN10, After raising the signal output to the data signal line LN9 from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, the lower base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI via the external terminal plate 97 . As already explained, when the anomaly alarm EI receives the lower base value anomaly signal from the pachinko machine 10, it sends the lower base value anomaly signal and the identifier data of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. Output. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI are in an abnormal state in which the base value is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). be able to. After that, the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is cleared to "0" (step SK206), and this abnormality signal output process is terminated.

Returning to the description of the external information setting process (FIG. 307), if a negative determination is made in step SJ905, or if the process of step SJ907 is carried out, another external output process is executed (step SJ908), This external information setting process ends. In the other external information output process (step SJ908) in step SJ908, the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, as in the other external information output process (step SJ406) in the external information setting process (FIG. 296) of the 82nd embodiment. information indicating that the support mode is in the high-frequency support mode; information indicating that one game cycle has ended; 31, information indicating that the game ball has been discharged from the game area PA through one of the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, information indicating that the game ball has entered the first operating port 33 , and a process for externally outputting information indicating that the game ball has entered the second operation opening 34 to the abnormality alarm device EI.

As described above, since the base value calculation period is newly started, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA ) has reached the initial reference number (specifically 6000 pieces), and the base value in the current area 311 exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40), the upper A base value abnormality signal is externally output, and a lower base value abnormality signal is externally output when the base value is below the lower threshold value (0.35).

A base value abnormality signal (upper base value abnormality signal) externally output to the abnormality alarm EI when the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) It can be distinguished from the base value abnormality signal (lower side base value abnormality signal) externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI when Further, as already explained, the anomaly alarm EI outputs information including the base value anomaly signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. The output of the base value abnormality signal from the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC is performed in such a manner that the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal can be distinguished. For this reason, compared to a configuration in which one type of base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI have a base value for the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40). state can be grasped in detail.

The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) If the total number of game balls) has not reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the abnormality flag setting process (step SJ904) is not executed. Immediately after the calculation period starts, there is little game history information for calculating the base value, so the actual base value may deviate greatly from the theoretical value range of the base value. The abnormality flag setting process (step SJ904) is not executed when the game history information for calculating the base value is insufficient, so that the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI are based on an unstable base value. Receipt of the upper base value anomaly signal and the lower base value anomaly signal is prevented. As a result, maintenance such as adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 and confirmation of whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out are prevented from being frequently performed. It is

Next, the base value initial output processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The base value initial output process is executed in step SJ720 of the main process (FIG. 302). Further, the processing of steps SK301 to SK309 in the base value initial output processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

At steps SK301 to SK304, the same processing as steps SJ802 to SJ805 in the base value initial output processing (FIG. 303) of the eighty-fourth embodiment is performed. Specifically, first, the threshold value table 566 (FIG. 300(c)) is read from the main ROM 64 (step SK301). After that, it is determined whether or not the operation initial flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1" (step SK302). As already explained, the calculation initial flag indicates the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started. A flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000).

If the calculation initial flag is not set to "1" (step SK302: NO), the current area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 is set as the reference target area (step SK303). On the other hand, if the calculation initial flag is set to "1" (step SK302: YES), the number of samples for calculating the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 is insufficient. Therefore, the first history area 312 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 is set as the reference target area (step SK304).

When the process of step SK303 or the process of step SK304 is performed, the processes of steps SK305 to SK307 are executed for the current reference target area. Specifically, first, the abnormality flag setting process already described with reference to FIG. 308 is executed (step SK305). As a result, the base value in the current reference target area is set in the threshold table 566 read in step SK301 in a state where the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1". If the upper threshold (0.40) is exceeded, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1". Also, when the lower base value abnormality flag 568 in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", the base value in the current reference target area is set in the threshold table 566 read in step SK301. If the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1", the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1".

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current reference target area is the third history area 314 (step SK306). If the current reference area is not the third history area 314 (step SK306: NO), the reference area in the calculation result storage area 234 (FIG. 126) is updated (step SK307), and the process returns to step SK305. At step SK307, the reference target areas in the calculation result storage area 234 are updated in the order of current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314. FIG. As a result, in the state where the reference target area is the current area 311 and the first history area 312, the state where the reference target area is the second history area 313, and the state where the reference target area is the third history area 314, the Abnormality flag setting processing (FIG. 308) can be performed. Therefore, the final base value in the previous calculation period stored in the first history area 312, the final base value in the two previous calculation period stored in the second history area 313, and At least one of the final base values in the three previous calculation periods stored in the third history area 314 exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35-0.40) (step SK102: YES), the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1" in step SK103, and at least one of these final base values falls within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40 ) is lower than the lower threshold value (0.35) (step SK105: YES), the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1" in step SK106.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SK306, the abnormality signal output process already described with reference to FIG. 309 is executed (step SK308). As a result, when the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the upper base value abnormality signal is output externally, and the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "0" is cleared. In the external output processing of the upper base value abnormality signal, the upper base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. Further, when the lower base value abnormality flag 568 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the lower base value abnormality signal is output externally, and the lower base value abnormality flag is output. 568 is cleared to "0". In the external output processing of the lower base value abnormality signal, the lower base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI.

After that, numerical information corresponding to one hour is set in the base value timer counter in the specific control work area 221 (step SK309), and this base value initial output processing is terminated. By setting numerical value information corresponding to one hour in the base value timer counter, it is possible to generate an output trigger of the base value abnormal signal approximately one hour after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started. can.

As described above, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 310) executed immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 and the first When any of the past three base values stored in the history area 312 to the third history area 314 exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40), an upper base value abnormality signal is output to the abnormality alarm EI. In addition, a lower base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI when it is below the lower threshold value (0.35). This reduces the possibility of overlooking an abnormality in the base value that is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40), an upper base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, and when the base value falls below the lower threshold (0.35), the lower base value abnormality A signal is output externally to the anomaly annunciator EI. The abnormality alarm device EI outputs information including the base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm device EI to the hall computer HC. The output of the base value abnormality signal from the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC is performed in such a manner that the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal can be distinguished. Therefore, in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI, not only the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value of the pachinko machine 10 but also the type of abnormality can be determined. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can quickly take measures to deal with the type of abnormality in the base value that has occurred.

An abnormality annunciator EI performs an upper abnormality notification when receiving an upper base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10, and performs a lower abnormality notification when receiving a lower base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, the base value is in an abnormal state exceeding the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), and the base value is in the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). 40), it is possible to easily grasp that the abnormal state is below the lower threshold value (0.35). As a result, the burden of monitoring by the manager of the game hall for grasping the abnormality of the base value is reduced.

The main ROM 64 stores in advance a threshold table 566 in which the upper and lower thresholds of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) are set. As a result, the main CPU 63 can determine the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality, and externally output a base value abnormality signal corresponding to the type of abnormality in the base value to the abnormality alarm device EI. ing.

Only one of the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal is externally sent to the abnormality alarm device EI, which has only one terminal for receiving the base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10. You may select the connection mode to output. Specifically, the external output terminal TC4 of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the abnormality alarm EI, while the external output terminal TC5 is not electrically connected to the abnormality alarm EI. may be In this case, only the upper base value abnormal signal can be externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, and the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). can be notified to the outside. The abnormality alarm device EI outputs information including the upper base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm device EI to the hall computer HC. Therefore, the hall computer HC can also recognize that the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Alternatively, the external output terminal TC5 of the external terminal plate 97 may be electrically connected to the abnormality alarm EI, while the external output terminal TC4 may not be electrically connected to the abnormality alarm EI. . In this case, only the lower base value abnormal signal can be externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, and the base value falls below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). It is possible to make it possible to inform the outside that the The abnormality alarm device EI outputs information including the lower base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm device EI to the hall computer HC. Therefore, even in the hall computer HC, it is possible to grasp that the base value is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40).

In addition, the base value of the current area 311 is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0 .40) above the upper threshold value (0.40) and the state where the base value of the current area 311 is below the lower threshold value (0.35). Only the base value abnormality signal corresponding to the generated state may be externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. Specifically, in the abnormality flag setting process (FIG. 308), the base value of the current area 311 is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0 .40) above the upper threshold value (0.40) (step SK102: YES), the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is cleared to "0" and the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to Set to "1". In addition, when the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1", the base value of the current area 311 falls below the lower threshold value (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). If it is determined that there is (step SK105: YES), the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is cleared to "0" and the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1". As a result, in the abnormal signal output process (FIG. 309), only the base value abnormal signal corresponding to the abnormal state of the base value generated later is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. Also, the hall computer HC receives only the base value abnormal signal corresponding to the abnormal state of the base value that occurred after that. Therefore, the manager of the game hall performs maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 or the game ball based on the base value abnormality signal corresponding to the latest base value in the current area 311. It is possible to check whether there is an act that illegally increases the total number of payouts.

Further, instead of externally outputting the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal based on the most recent base value and the past base value at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63, the main CPU 63 An upper base value abnormality signal and a lower base value abnormality signal may be externally output based only on the past base value at the start of supply of operating power to the device. Specifically, in the base value initial output process (FIG. 310), first, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 and the lower base value abnormality flag 568 are cleared to "0". As a result, when the upper base value abnormality flag 567 stores and holds the information "1" from before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, based on the state of the upper base value abnormality flag 567 The external output of the upper base value abnormality signal is avoided, and the information "1" is stored and held in the lower base value abnormality flag 568 before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. In this case, it is avoided that the lower base value abnormality signal is output to the outside based on the state of the lower base value abnormality flag 568 . In the base value initial output process (FIG. 310), the process of step SK303 is executed with the first to third history areas 312 to 314 as reference target areas, while the current area 311 is not set as a reference target area. As a result, if any of the past three base values stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the corresponding base value While the abnormality flag (upper base value abnormality flag 567 or lower base value abnormality flag 568) is set to "1", the latest base value stored in the current status area 311 is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0 .40), the base value abnormality flags (upper base value abnormality flag 567 and lower base value abnormality flag 568) are not set to "1". In this configuration, in the abnormal signal output process executed in the base value initial output process (FIG. 310), the base value abnormal signal (upper base value abnormal signal and lower base value abnormal signal) based only on the past base value is externally output. When any one of the past three base values stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), an abnormal base value signal is issued. While the detector EI externally outputs, even if the latest base value stored in the current state area 311 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI not. In this configuration, when the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI receive the upper base value abnormality signal or the lower base value abnormality signal immediately after starting the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, the manager of the game hall , the base value outside the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) is one of the past base values stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314. can.

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This embodiment differs from the eighty-fifth embodiment in that two levels of lower thresholds are set in the base normal range. The configuration different from that of the eighty-fifth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

In the present embodiment, the lower first threshold "0.35" is set as the lower first step threshold in the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), and the lower second step is set to the lower second threshold "0.30". Also, as the upper threshold in the base normal range, the upper threshold "0.40" is set as in the eighty-fifth embodiment.

In this embodiment, an upper base value abnormality signal indicating that the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI, and the base value is the lower first threshold (0.35). External output of the lower first base value abnormal signal indicating that it has fallen below to the abnormality alarm device EI, and the lower second base value indicating that the base value has fallen below the lower second threshold value (0.30) An abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI.

FIG. 311(a) shows storage for external output of the upper base value abnormality signal, the lower first base value abnormality signal, and the lower second base value abnormality signal provided in the work area 221 for specific control in this embodiment. It is an explanatory view for explaining an area. As shown in FIG. 311(a), the work area 221 for specific control is provided with an upper base value abnormality flag 567, a lower first base value abnormality flag 571, and a lower second base value abnormality flag 572. . As in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 indicates that an abnormal state has occurred in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). It is a flag that can be grasped by the main side CPU 63 . The lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the occurrence of an abnormal state in which the base value falls below the lower first threshold value (0.35) of the base normal range. , The lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp that an abnormal state has occurred in which the base value falls below the lower second threshold value (0.30) of the base normal range. .

In this embodiment, the main ROM 64 stores in advance a threshold table in which an upper threshold, a lower first threshold, and a lower second threshold are set in the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). FIG. 311(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the threshold table 573. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 311(b), in the threshold table 573, "0.35" is set as the lower first threshold of the base value, and "0.30" is set as the second lower threshold of the base value. is set. Also, "0.40" is set as the upper threshold value of the base value. Since the threshold value table 573 is stored in advance in the main ROM 64, the main CPU 63 determines the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality, and outputs a base value abnormality signal corresponding to the type of abnormality in the base value. It is possible to externally output to the anomaly alarm device EI.

In the main CPU 63, the base values stored in the current status area 311 and the first history area 312 to third history area 314 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 are used as the base values when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Determination process for determining whether or not the lower first threshold (0.35) of the normal range (0.30 to 0.40), whether or not the lower second threshold (0.40) and a determination process of determining whether or not the upper threshold value (0.40) is exceeded. Further, after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the base value in the current state area 311 (FIG. 126) in the calculation result storage area 234 is the lower first threshold value (0.30 to 0.40) of the base normal range 0.35), determination processing for determining whether it is below the lower second threshold (0.40), and whether it is above the upper threshold (0.40) Determination processing for determining whether or not is performed.

In these determination processes, when the base value is lower than the lower first threshold value (0.35), the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is set to "1" and the base value is lower than the lower first threshold value. If it is less than the 2 threshold (0.30), the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is set to "1". Also, when the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40), the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1".

As in the eighty-fifth embodiment, a base value abnormal signal output opportunity occurs at predetermined time intervals (specifically, one hour) after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 . In a state where the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is set to "1", based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal, the abnormality alarm device EI of the lower first base value abnormality signal is executed, and in a state where the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is set to "1", based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal, the lower second base value External output of the value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI is executed. In the state where the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1", the external output of the upper base value abnormality signal to the abnormality alarm device EI is stopped based on the occurrence of the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal. executed.

When the base value falls below the lower limit (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the external output of the lower base value abnormal signal will be output in two stages according to the degree of base value abnormality. 2, the type of abnormal state of the base value when the base value falls below the lower limit of the base normal range can be grasped in detail by the abnormality alarm EI.

FIG. 311(c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration for externally outputting the upper base value abnormality signal, the lower first base value abnormality signal, and the lower second base value abnormality signal. As shown in FIG. 311(c), the MPU 62 is provided with an output port 574 . The output port 574 has a transmission buffer 575 in which 1-byte base value abnormality data for outputting a base value abnormality signal to the external terminal board 97 is set, and a 1-byte base value abnormality data output from the transmission buffer 575. In response to the transfer, the transmission shift register 576 serially outputs the base value abnormality signal to the external terminal board 97, and the transfer of 1-byte base value abnormality data from the transmission buffer 575 to the transmission shift register 576 is completed. A settable flag 577 is provided in which 1-bit data is set to indicate that new base value abnormal data can be set in the transmission buffer 575 when the transmission buffer 575 is set. In the output port 574, the settable flag 577 is set to "1" when the transfer of 1-byte base value abnormal data from the transmission buffer 575 to the transmission shift register 576 is completed.

When the output timing of the base value abnormal data comes, the main CPU 63 sets the base value abnormal data in the transmission buffer 575 on condition that the settable flag 577 is set to "1". Specifically, when the upper base value abnormality signal is to be output to the outside, 1-byte data of "00000010" is set in the transmission buffer 575 as the upper base value abnormality data, and the lower first base value abnormality signal is output to the outside. 1-byte data of "00001010" is set in the transmission buffer 575 as the lower first base value abnormal data when the lower second base value abnormal data is output. 1-byte data of “00101010” is set in the transmission buffer 575 .

The base value abnormal data set in the transmission buffer 575 is transferred to the transmission shift register 576 and output to the external terminal board 97 by serial communication. When the upper base value abnormal data is set in the transmission buffer 575, an upper base value abnormal signal is output in which the data signal on the data signal line LN11, which will be described later, rises once from the LOW state to the HI state. . When the lower first base value abnormal data is set in the transmission buffer 575, the data signal on the data signal line LN11, which will be described later, rises from the LOW state to the HI state twice. When the base value abnormal signal is output and the lower second base value abnormal data is set in the transmission buffer 575, the data signal on the data signal line LN11, which will be described later, rises from the LOW state to the HI state. A lower second base value abnormality signal, which is three times, is output. These three types of base value abnormal signals can be identified based on the waveform of the data signal (the number of rises from the LOW state to the HI state) on the data signal line LN11, which will be described later.

The output port 574 is provided with a main output terminal TA6 for outputting the base value abnormal signal, and the external terminal plate 97 receives the base value abnormal signal output from the main output terminal TA5. is provided with an external receiving terminal TB6. The main output terminal TA6 and the external reception terminal TB6 are electrically connected using a data signal line LN11 and a clock signal line LN12. All of these signal lines LN11 to LN12 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the output port 574 of the MPU 62 to the external terminal board 97 by one-way communication. External output of the upper base value abnormality signal, the lower first base value abnormality signal, and the lower second base value abnormality signal is performed using the common data signal line LN11 and clock signal line LN12.

Here, the manner in which the base value abnormality signal is output to the outside will be described, taking the case where the lower second base value abnormality signal is output to the outside as an example. FIG. 312(a) shows the transmission period of the data signal from the output port 574 to the external terminal board 97, FIG. 312(b) shows the transmission period of the clock signal from the output port 574 to the external terminal board 97, and FIG. 312(c) shows the timing at which the lower second abnormal data is set in the transmission buffer 575, and FIG. 312(d) shows the timing at which the lower second abnormal data is transferred to the transmission shift register 576. FIG. 312(e) shows the state of the settable flag 577;

The main CPU 63 confirms that the settable flag 577 in the output port 574 is set to "1", and at the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. Lower second base value abnormal data (specifically, 1-byte data of "00101010") is set. At the output port 574, the value of the settable flag 577 switches from "1" to "0" at the timing t1 as shown in FIG. 312(e).

Thereafter, at the output port 574, as shown in FIG. 312(d), the lower second base value abnormal data set in the transmission buffer 575 is transferred to the transmission shift register 576 at the timing of t2. At the timing t2, the value of the settable flag 577 is switched from "0" to "1" as shown in FIG. 312(e). As a result, new base value abnormal data can be set in the transmission buffer 575 .

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 312(a) and 312(b), the lower second base value abnormal signal is output from the output port 574 to the external terminal plate 97 over the period from t3 to t15. will be Specifically, as shown in FIG. 312(b), the clock signal of the clock signal line LN12 fixed to the HI state is lowered at the timing of t3, t4, t5, t7, t9, t11, t13, A clock signal is output in such a manner that it rises at timings t15 and t17. As shown in FIG. 312(a), the data signal on the data signal line L11 is in the HI state from timing t6 to timing t8, from timing t10 to timing t12, and from timing t14 to timing t16. is launched three times.

As shown in FIGS. 312(a) and 312(b), the timing of t4 when the clock signal rises for the first time, the timing of t5 when it rises second time, the timing of t9 when it rises for the fourth time, and the timing of t13 when it rises for the sixth time. The data signal at timing t17, which rises eighth time, is in the LOW state, and the data signal is HI at timing t7, which rises for the third time, timing t11, which rises for the fifth time, and timing t15, which rises for the seventh time. state. In this way, in the external output of the lower second base value abnormality signal, signals are output from the output port 574 to the external terminal board 97 in the order of "00101010".

The data signal and clock signal received at the external receiving terminal TB6 of the external terminal board 97 are output from the external output terminal TC6 to the anomaly alarm device EI. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 externally outputs the lower second base value abnormality signal to the abnormality annunciator EI. The abnormality alarm device EI recognizes that the lower second base value abnormality signal has been received based on the fact that the data signal received from the external terminal board 97 has risen three times.

When any one of the upper base value abnormality signal, the lower first base value abnormality signal, and the lower second base value abnormality signal is received from the pachinko machine 10, the abnormality alarm device EI responds to the received base value abnormality signal. Abnormality notification for notifying the abnormality of the base value in the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a manner to do so. Specifically, when the upper base value abnormality data is received from the pachinko machine 10, an upper abnormality notification indicating that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) is performed. Further, when the lower first base value abnormality data is received from the pachinko machine 10, the lower first abnormality notification indicating that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is below the lower first threshold value (0.35) is performed, and when the lower second base value abnormal data is received from the pachinko machine 10, the lower second base value indicating that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is lower than the lower second threshold value (0.30) 2 Abnormal notification is performed.

The anomaly alarm EI receives a base value anomaly signal (one of an upper base value anomaly signal, a lower first base value anomaly signal and a lower second base value anomaly signal) received from the pachinko machine 10, and an anomaly annunciator EI identifier data of the hall computer HC. The output of the base value abnormality signal from the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC is performed in such a manner that the type of the base value abnormality signal can be grasped. The hall computer HC recognizes the corresponding pachinko machine 10 based on the identifier data received from the anomaly alarm EI, and determines whether or not there is an anomaly in the base value based on the base value anomaly signal received from the anomaly alarm EI. Know the type. The manager of the game hall can grasp the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value in the pachinko machine 10 and the type of abnormality in the base value in the hall computer HC.

As described above, the upper base value abnormal signal, the lower first base value abnormal signal, and the lower second base value abnormal signal are transmitted through the common data signal line and clock signal line (data signal line LN11 and clock signal line LN12). It is used and output to the external terminal board 97 . For this reason, compared to a configuration in which separate data signal lines and clock signal lines are provided for outputting each base value abnormal signal to the external terminal board 97, the number of data signal lines and clock signal lines can be suppressed while It is possible to output three types of base value abnormal signals. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is also connected to an abnormality alarm EI having only one terminal for receiving base value abnormality signals from the pachinko machine 10, and three types of base value abnormality signals are transmitted. It is possible. As a result, in the abnormality alarm device EI, it is possible to perform an upper abnormality notification, a lower first abnormality notification, and a lower second abnormality notification that enable a detailed grasp of the type of abnormality in the base value in the pachinko machine 10. In addition, it is possible to grasp in detail the presence or absence of an abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality in the hall computer HC.

After the main side CPU 63 sets the base value abnormal data in the transmission buffer 575, the serial output of the base value abnormal signal corresponding to the base value abnormal data to the external terminal board 97 does not require control by the main side CPU 63. , proceeds at the output port 574 . As a result, the time required for processing for externally outputting the base value abnormality signal in the main CPU 63 is shortened.

Next, the abnormality flag setting process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The abnormality flag setting process is executed in step SJ904 of the external information setting process (FIG. 307) and step SK305 of the base value initial output process (FIG. 310) in the eighty-fifth embodiment. Further, the processes of steps SK401 to SK409 in the abnormality flag setting process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

At steps SK401 to SK403, the same processes as steps SK101 to SK103 of the abnormality flag setting process (FIG. 308) in the eighty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SK401). As already explained, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 indicates that the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). It is a flag that makes it possible to grasp. If a negative determination is made in step SK401, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current area 311 exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) set in the threshold table 573 (step SK402). If the value exceeds the upper threshold (step SK402: YES), the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1" (step SK403).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SK401 or a negative determination is made in step SK402, the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1". It is determined whether or not there is (step SK404). As already explained, the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 indicates that the base value is below the lower first threshold value (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). can be grasped by the main side CPU 63 . If a negative determination is made in step SK404, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current area 311 is lower than the lower first threshold (0.35) set in the threshold table 573 (step SK405), If the base value is lower than the lower first threshold (step SK405: YES), the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is set to "1" (step SK406).

When a positive determination is made in step SK404, when a negative determination is made in step SK405, or when the processing of step SK406 is performed, the lower second base value abnormality flag in the work area 221 for specific control It is determined whether or not "1" is set in 572 (step SK407). As already explained, the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 indicates that the base value is below the lower second side threshold value (0.30) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). This is a flag that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that. If a negative determination is made in step SK407, it is determined whether or not the base value in the current area 311 is lower than the second lower threshold (0.30) set in the threshold table 573 (step SK408), If the base value is lower than the lower second threshold (step SK408: YES), the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is set to "1" (step SK409), and this abnormality flag setting process is performed. exit.

Next, the abnormality signal output processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The abnormal signal output process is executed in step SJ907 of the external information setting process (FIG. 307) and step SK308 of the base value initial output process (FIG. 310) in the eighty-fifth embodiment. Further, the processes of steps SK501 to SK509 in the abnormality signal output process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

At steps SK501 to SK503, the same processes as steps SK201 to SK203 of the abnormal signal output process (FIG. 309) in the eighty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, when the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SK501: YES), an external output process of the upper base value abnormality signal is executed (step SK502). In the external output processing of the upper base value abnormality signal, upper base value abnormality data (specifically, 1-byte data “00000010”) is set in the transmission buffer 575 in the output port 574 . As a result, the upper base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI through serial communication via the external terminal board 97 . The anomaly alarm device EI recognizes that an upper base value anomaly signal has been received based on the fact that the data signal received from the pachinko machine 10 has risen once. Thereafter, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is cleared to "0" (step SK503).

If a negative determination is made in step SK501, or if the process of step SK503 is carried out, whether or not the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (step SK504). If the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is set to "1" (step SK504: YES), the lower first base value abnormality signal is output to the outside (step SK505). In the external output processing of the lower first base value abnormality signal, the lower first base value abnormality data (specifically, 1-byte data “00001010”) is set in the transmission buffer 575 in the output port 574 . As a result, the lower first base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI through serial communication via the external terminal board 97 . The abnormality annunciator EI recognizes that the lower first base value abnormality signal has been received based on the fact that the data signal received from the pachinko machine 10 has risen twice. Thereafter, the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is cleared to "0" (step SK506).

If a negative determination is made in step SK504, or if the process of step SK506 is carried out, whether or not the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (Step SK507). If the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is set to "1" (step SK507: YES), the lower second base value abnormality signal is output to the outside (step SK508). In the process of externally outputting the lower second base value abnormality signal, lower second base value abnormality data (specifically, 1-byte data “00101010”) is set in the transmission buffer 575 in the output port 574 . As a result, the lower second base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI through serial communication via the external terminal board 97 . The abnormality annunciator EI recognizes that the lower second base value abnormality signal has been received based on the fact that the data signal received from the pachinko machine 10 has risen three times. After that, the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is cleared to "0" (step SK509), and this abnormality signal output process is terminated.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the base value falls below the lower first threshold (0.35), the lower first base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI, and the base value falls below the lower second threshold (0.30 ), the lower second base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. The abnormality alarm device EI outputs information including the base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm device EI to the hall computer. The output of the base value abnormality signal from the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC is performed in such a manner that the type of the base value abnormality signal can be grasped. When the base value falls below the lower limit (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the external output of the lower base value abnormal signal will be output in two stages according to the degree of base value abnormality. , the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI can grasp in detail the type of abnormal state of the base value when the base value falls below the lower limit of the base normal range. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can quickly take measures to deal with the type of abnormality in the base value that has occurred.

When the base value falls below the lower second threshold value (0.30), an external output of the lower second base value abnormality signal is performed. As a result, the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI can recognize that the abnormality of the base value is serious, and it is possible to notice that the base value is below the second threshold value (0.30). It is possible to reduce the possibility of being left unattended.

An upper base value abnormal signal, a lower first base value abnormal signal, and a lower second base value abnormal signal use a common data signal line and clock signal line (data signal line LN11 and clock signal line LN12) to report abnormalities. externally output to the device EI. For this reason, compared to a configuration in which separate data signal lines and clock signal lines are provided for outputting each base value abnormal signal to the external terminal board 97, the number of data signal lines and clock signal lines can be suppressed while It is possible to output three types of base value abnormal signals. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is also connected to an abnormality alarm EI having only one terminal for receiving base value abnormality signals from the pachinko machine 10, and three types of base value abnormality signals are transmitted. It is possible.

After the main side CPU 63 sets the base value abnormal data in the transmission buffer 575, the serial output of the base value abnormal signal corresponding to the base value abnormal data to the external terminal board 97 does not require control by the main side CPU 63. , proceeds at the output port 574 . As a result, the time required for processing for externally outputting the base value abnormality signal in the main CPU 63 is shortened.

The main ROM 64 stores in advance a threshold table 573 in which an upper threshold, a lower first threshold, and a lower second threshold are set in the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). As a result, the main CPU 63 can determine the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality, and externally output a base value abnormality signal corresponding to the type of abnormality in the base value to the abnormality alarm device EI. ing.

The upper base value abnormal signal, the lower first base value abnormal signal, and the lower second base value abnormal signal can be identified based on the waveform (number of rises) of the data signal output from the main output terminal TA6. Instead of the configuration, a configuration may be adopted in which these base value abnormal signals can be identified by the number of times the pulse-shaped data signal is output. Specifically, when the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal occurs while the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1", the external information setting process (FIG. 307) is performed once. , a pulse-shaped data signal is output to the anomaly alarm device EI. When the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal occurs while the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is set to "1", the external information setting process (FIG. 307) is performed twice. to output a pulse-shaped data signal to the anomaly alarm device EI. When the output trigger of the base value abnormality signal occurs while the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is set to "1", the external information setting process (FIG. 307) is performed three times. to output a pulse-shaped data signal to the anomaly alarm device EI. Each time the anomaly alarm EI receives a base value anomaly signal, it outputs information including the base value anomaly signal and the identifier data of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. In this configuration, the hall computer HC and the anomaly alarm EI recognize that the upper base value anomaly signal is received when the pulse-shaped data signal is received alone, and receive the pulse-shaped data signal twice in a row. When the pulse data signal is received three times in a row, it is recognized that the lower second base value abnormality signal has been received. can.

Further, the external output of the upper base value abnormal signal, the external output of the lower first base value abnormal signal, and the external output of the lower second base value abnormal signal are performed using a common data signal line and clock signal line. Instead of the configuration, using data signal lines and clock signal lines for external output of the upper base value abnormal signal, external output of the lower first base value abnormal signal, and external output of the lower second base value abnormal signal are different. It is good also as a structure performed. In this configuration, the waveform of the upper base value abnormal signal, the waveform of the lower first base value abnormal signal, and the waveform of the lower second base value abnormal signal are the same, while the base value is within the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), an abnormal state in which the base value is lower than the lower first threshold (0.35), and an abnormal state in which the base value is lower than the lower second threshold (0.40). 0.30), the output of the base value anomaly signal can be performed in a manner distinguishable from anomalous conditions.

Further, the configuration for externally outputting the three types of base value abnormality signals to the abnormality alarm device EI is not limited to the configuration for externally outputting the base value abnormality signals through serial communication. For example, the MPU 62 and the external terminal board 97 may be connected by one signal path capable of outputting a 2-bit unit base value abnormality signal by parallel communication. In this case, for example, when the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), the data signal of "01" in binary notation is sent to the abnormality alarm EI If the base value is lower than the lower first threshold (0.35), a data signal of "10" in binary notation is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, and the base value is lower When the value is below the second threshold value (0.30), a data signal of "11" in binary notation is externally output to the anomaly alarm device EI. The anomaly alarm EI outputs to the hall computer HC information including a data signal of one of "01", "10" and "11" received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the anomaly alarm EI. . As a result, in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI, an abnormal state in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold, an abnormal state in which the base value is lower than the lower first threshold, and an abnormal state in which the base value is lower than the lower second threshold It is possible to grasp the abnormal state of the base value in a manner that can be distinguished from the abnormal state of the base value.

<87th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the eighty-fifth embodiment in the number and type of base value abnormal signals that can be externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. The configuration different from that of the eighty-fifth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

In this embodiment, a common base value abnormality signal, an upper base value abnormality signal, and a lower base value abnormality signal can be externally output to the abnormality alarm EI as signals indicating abnormality in the base value. . The common base value anomaly signal is commonly output both when the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) and when the base value falls below the lower threshold value (0.35). This is an abnormal base value signal. As in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the upper base value abnormality signal is a base value abnormality signal output externally when the base value exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40), and the lower base value abnormality signal is This is a base value abnormal signal that is externally output when the base value falls below the lower threshold value (0.35).

315(a) and 315(b) are block diagrams for explaining the configuration for externally outputting the common base value abnormal signal, the upper base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal in this embodiment. . As shown in FIGS. 315(a) and 315(b), the MPU 62 has a main output terminal TA4 for outputting an upper base value abnormal signal from the main CPU 63, as in the eighty-fifth embodiment. A main side output terminal TA5 is provided for outputting a lower base value abnormal signal from the main side CPU 63 . As in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the external terminal board 97 has an external receiving terminal TB4 for receiving the upper base value abnormal signal and an external receiving terminal TB4 for receiving the lower base value abnormal signal. A terminal TB5 is provided. As in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the main output terminal TA4 and the external reception terminal TB4 are electrically connected using the upper data signal line LN7 and the upper clock signal line LN8, and the main output terminal TA4 and the external reception terminal TB4 are electrically connected. The terminal TA5 and the external reception terminal TB5 are electrically connected using the lower data signal line LN9 and the lower clock signal line LN10.

The MPU 62 in this embodiment is provided with a main output terminal TA7 for outputting a common base value abnormality signal from the main CPU 63, and the external terminal board 97 in this embodiment is provided with the common base value abnormality signal. An external receiving terminal TB7 is provided for receiving signals. The main output terminal TA7 and the external reception terminal TB7 are electrically connected using a common data signal line LN13 and a common clock signal line LN14. These signal lines LN7 to LN10, LN13, and LN14 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 by one-way communication.

A common base value abnormality signal is transmitted by serial communication from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the common data signal line LN13. In this case, each 1-bit division of the common base value abnormality signal by serial communication is indicated by a clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97 using the common clock signal line LN14.

As in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the external terminal board 97 has an external output terminal TC4 for outputting the upper base value abnormal signal received at the external receiving terminal TB4 to the abnormal alarm EI, An external output terminal TC5 is provided for outputting the lower base value abnormality signal received at the receiving terminal TB5 to the abnormality alarm device EI. Further, the external terminal board 97 in this embodiment is provided with an external output terminal TC7 for outputting the common base value abnormal signal received by the external receiving terminal TB7 to the abnormality alarm EI.

In this embodiment, there is a connection mode in which only the common base value abnormal signal is output to the abnormality alarm EI, and a connection mode in which the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal are output to the abnormality alarm EI. can be selected in the game hall.

In the connection mode in which only the common base value abnormal signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, as shown in FIG. , but the external output terminals TC4, TC5 and the abnormality alarm EI are not electrically connected. Based on the fact that the common base value abnormality signal is received from the pachinko machine 10, the abnormality annunciator EI performs common abnormality notification for notifying the base value abnormality of the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁Also, the anomaly alarm EI outputs information including the common base value anomaly signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. As a result, the anomaly alarm EI and hall computer HC can recognize that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40).

In the connection mode for externally outputting the upper base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal to the abnormality alarm EI, as shown in FIG. While the abnormality alarm device EI is electrically connected, the external output terminal TC7 and the abnormality alarm device EI are not electrically connected.

In the abnormality alarm device EI, the base value in the pachinko machine 10 based on the reception of the upper base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10 exceeds the upper threshold value (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). Upper side abnormality notification is performed to notify that the state is exceeded. Further, the abnormality alarm EI outputs information including the upper base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier of the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC. As a result, the anomaly alarm EI and hall computer HC can recognize that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). becomes.

In the abnormality alarm device EI, the base value in the pachinko machine 10 is the lower threshold (0.35 ), a lower-side abnormality notification is performed to notify that the current is in a state of being less than Further, the anomaly alarm EI outputs information including the lower base value anomaly signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier of the anomaly alarm EI to the hall computer HC. As a result, the anomaly alarm EI and the hall computer HC recognize that the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). It becomes possible.

In this way, a connection mode for externally outputting one type of base value abnormality signal (common base value abnormality signal) using one signal path to the abnormality alarm EI, and two types of signal paths using two signal paths 1 terminal for receiving the base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10 by being able to select the connection mode for externally outputting the base value abnormality signal (the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal). The base value abnormality signal can be transmitted to both the abnormality alarm device EI which has only one terminal and the abnormality alarm device EI which has two terminals for receiving the base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10. It is possible.

In the connection mode (Fig. 315(a)) in which the common base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm EI, the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is within the base normal range (0.35 ∼0.40). This gives the manager of the game hall an opportunity to perform maintenance to adjust the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10 and to illegally increase the total number of game balls to be paid out. It is possible to give an opportunity to confirm the presence or absence of inappropriate acts.

In the connection mode in which the upper base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal are externally output to the abnormality alarm EI (Fig. 315(b)), the base value of the pachinko machine 10 is detected in the abnormality alarm EI and the hall computer HC. Fraudulent total number of game balls to be paid out to the manager of the game hall by making it possible to grasp that the state exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) In addition to being able to give an opportunity to confirm the presence or absence of actions that increase the base value, the base value is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) can be grasped, the manager of the game hall can be given an opportunity to perform maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加

Next, the abnormality signal output processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The abnormal signal output process is executed in step SJ907 of the external information setting process (FIG. 307) and step SK308 of the base value initial output process (FIG. 310) in the eighty-fifth embodiment. Further, the processing of steps SK601 to SK608 in the abnormality signal output processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the abnormality signal output process, first, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to either the upper base value abnormality flag 567 or the lower base value abnormality flag 568 in the specific control work area 221 (step SK601). ). If an affirmative determination is made in step SK601, the common base value abnormal signal is output to the outside (step SK602). In the external output processing of the common base value abnormality signal, in a situation where a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA7 of the MPU 62 to the common clock signal line LN14, the common data signal line is output from the main output terminal TA7. After raising the signal output to LN 13 from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, when the external output terminal TC7 of the external terminal board 97 and the abnormality alarm EI are electrically connected, the common base value abnormality signal is sent to the abnormality alarm EI via the external terminal board 97. output. As already explained, the abnormality alarm EI outputs information including the common base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI are in an abnormal state in which the base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40).

After that, in steps SK603 to SK608, the same processes as those in steps SK201 to SK206 in the abnormal signal output process (FIG. 309) of the eighty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, when "1" is set in the upper base value abnormality flag 567 in the work area 221 for specific control (step SK603: YES), an external output process of the upper base value abnormality signal is executed (step SK604). In the external output processing of the upper base value abnormal signal, when a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA4 of the MPU 62 to the upper clock signal line LN8, the output signal is output from the main output terminal TA4 to the upper data signal line. After raising the signal output to LN7 from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, when the external output terminal TC4 of the external terminal plate 97 and the abnormality alarm EI are electrically connected, the upper base value abnormality signal is sent to the abnormality alarm EI via the external terminal plate 97. Externally output. As already explained, the abnormality alarm EI outputs information including the upper base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI are in an abnormal state in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). can be done. Thereafter, the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is cleared to "0" (step SK605).

If a negative determination is made in step SK603, or if the process of step SK605 is carried out, it is determined whether "1" is set in the lower base value abnormality flag 568 in the work area 221 for specific control. Determine (step SK606). If the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is set to "1" (step SK606: YES), the lower base value abnormality signal is output externally (step SK607). In the external output processing of the lower base value abnormal signal, when a pulse-shaped clock signal is output from the main output terminal TA5 of the MPU 62 to the lower clock signal line LN10, After raising the signal output to the data signal line LN9 from LOW to HI, the signal is lowered from HI to LOW. As a result, when the external output terminal TC5 of the external terminal plate 97 and the abnormality alarm EI are electrically connected, the lower base value abnormality signal is output from the abnormality alarm EI via the external terminal plate 97. output to the external. As already explained, the abnormality alarm EI outputs information including the lower base value abnormality signal received from the pachinko machine 10 and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm EI to the hall computer HC. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI are in an abnormal state in which the base value is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40). be able to. After that, the lower base value abnormality flag 568 is cleared to "0" (step SK608), and this abnormality signal output process is terminated.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The external terminal board 97 has an external output terminal TC7 for externally outputting the common base value abnormality signal received from the main side CPU 63 to the abnormality annunciator EI, and an abnormal upper base value abnormality signal received from the main side CPU 63. An external side output terminal TC4 for externally outputting to the device EI and an external side output terminal TC5 for externally outputting the lower base value abnormal signal received from the main side CPU 63 to the abnormality annunciator EI are provided. As a connection mode between the external terminal plate 97 and the abnormality alarm EI, there is a connection mode in which only the common base value abnormality signal is externally output using one signal path, and a connection mode in which only the common base value abnormality signal is externally output using two signal paths. A connection mode for outputting a side base value abnormal signal can be selected. As a result, the anomaly alarm EI having one terminal for receiving the abnormal base value signal from the pachinko machine 10 and two terminals for receiving the abnormal base value signal from the pachinko machine 10 are provided. It is possible to notify the base value abnormality to any of the existing abnormality alarms EI.

When the external terminal plate 97 and the abnormality alarm EI are electrically connected using one signal path, the abnormality alarm EI receives the common base value abnormality signal from the pachinko machine 10 and the abnormality alarm EI identifier data and other information is output to the hall computer HC. As a result, it is possible to recognize an abnormal state in which the base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI. Further, when the external terminal plate 97 and the abnormality alarm EI are electrically connected using two signal paths, the abnormality alarm EI receives the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value received from the pachinko machine 10 Information including any of the value abnormality signals and the identifier data of the abnormality alarm EI is output to the hall computer HC. As a result, in the hall computer HC and the abnormality alarm EI, the base value is in an abnormal state exceeding the upper threshold (0.40) of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40), and the base value is the base It is possible to grasp an abnormal state that is below the lower threshold (0.35) of the normal range (0.35 to 0.40).

<88th embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 77th embodiment in that the demonstration effects are started at irregular timings. The configuration different from that of the seventy-seventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the seventy-seventh embodiment is basically omitted.

As in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. In this embodiment, there are a plurality (specifically, four types) of numerical information set as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. When the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, update processing of the demonstration start timer counter 554a (step SI601 of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284)) is performed, and the demonstration start timer counter is reset. Each time the value of 554a is cleared to "0", a maximum value lottery is performed to determine the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. Then, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is changed in a mode corresponding to the lottery result of the maximum value lottery. Therefore, the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value becomes irregular, and it is possible to start the demonstration effect at irregular timing.

FIG. 317 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the sound emission control board 351 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 317, the sound/light side MPU 352 and the random number memory 578 are mounted on the sound emission control board 351 . As described in the forty-ninth embodiment, the sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates the sound and light side CPU 353 , the sound and light side ROM 354 and the sound and light side RAM 355 . As in the seventy-seventh embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the sound and light side RAM 355 is not supplied with backup power for storing and holding information.

The non-initialization area 554 and the initialization area 555 in the seventy-seventh embodiment are not provided in the sound and light side RAM 355 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 317, the sound and light side RAM 355 is provided with a demonstration start timer counter 554a, a maximum value counter 579, a waiting state timer counter 555a, and a waiting state flag 555b.

The demonstration start timer counter 554a is a timer counter that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp the start timing of the demonstration effect in the start waiting state, as in the seventy-seventh embodiment. The maximum value counter 579 is a counter that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. The maximum value counter 579 is set with numerical value information of one of "2599", "2999", "3399" and "3799" according to the result of the maximum value lottery.

As in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the waiting state timer counter 555a has a predetermined period (specifically, 10 minutes), and the waiting state flag 555b is a flag that enables the sound and light side CPU 353 to grasp that it is in a start waiting state. The maximum value of the waiting state timer counter 555a is preset to "120000".

The random number memory 578 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside for storage, and is used for both reading and writing. The random number memory 578 is provided with a lottery random number counter 578a that stores lottery random number information used in the above-described maximum lottery. The lottery random number counter 578a is a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by 1 in the numerical range of "0" to "255" and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value.

The lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a is updated in the later-described lottery random number update process (step SK718 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 318)). In the lottery random number update process, the sound and light side CPU 353 reads the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a, and executes the process of adding "1" to the read lottery random number information. , to overwrite the lottery random number counter 578a with the lottery random number information after the addition of "1". In the lottery random number update process, when the lottery random number information after adding "1" exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "255"), the lottery random number counter 578a is used as the updated lottery random number information. is overwritten with numerical information of "0".

The random number memory 578 is supplied with backup power for storing and holding information when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Therefore, even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the lottery random number information in the lottery random number counter 578a is stored and held. However, the random number memory 578 may be an EEPROM or the like that does not require power supply from the outside to store and hold information.

Next, the sound and light side start-up processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the sound and light side start-up processing is executed when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started.

In the sound and light side start-up processing, sound and light side RAM clear processing is first executed (step SK701). In the sound and light side RAM clear processing, all storage areas in the sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initialized. As described above, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, no backup power is supplied to the sound and light side RAM 355 . Therefore, immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the storage area of the sound and light side RAM 355 is in an undefined state. By executing the sound and light side RAM clear processing in step SK701, the uncertain state in the storage area of the sound and light side RAM 355 can be eliminated.

After that, in steps SK702 to SK706, the same processes as steps SI504 to SI508 of the sound/light side start-up process (FIG. 283) in the 77th embodiment are executed. If it is determined in step SK706 that any return command has been received from the main side CPU 63, sound and light side RAM initialization processing is executed (step SK707). In the sound and light side RAM initial setting process, all storage areas of the sound and light side RAM 355 are cleared to "0" and initialized. In addition, upon clearing all storage areas of the sound and light side RAM 355 to "0" and initial setting, if the update notification is being performed, the update notification is terminated, and if the confirmation notification is being performed. terminates the notification at the time of confirmation.

In the sound and light side RAM initialization process at step SK707, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0". In this embodiment, regardless of whether the return command received by the sound and light side CPU 353 from the main side CPU 63 is a normal return command, a return command at the time of confirmation, a return command at the time of update, or a return command at the time of clear, the sound and light side RAM Initialization initialization processing is executed and the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0". Also, in the sound and light side RAM initial setting process at step SK707, the value of the maximum value counter 579 in the sound and light side RAM 355 is cleared to "0". In the maximum value counter 579, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set in the maximum value setting process (step SK716) described later before the update of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started.

After executing the sound and light side RAM initialization processing at step SK707, the wait state flag 555b in the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1" to start the start waiting state (step SK708). After that, in steps SK709 to SK715, the same processes as steps SI511 to SI517 of the sound/light side start-up process (FIG. 283) in the 77th embodiment are executed.

When normal return notification setting processing is executed in step SK710, when post-update notification setting processing is executed in step SK712, when confirmation post-confirmation notification setting processing is executed in step SK714, or in step SK715 When the setting processing of the clear return notification is executed, the maximum value setting processing is executed (step SK716). In the maximum value setting process, a maximum value lottery is performed, and numerical information corresponding to the lottery result of the maximum value lottery is set in the maximum value counter 579 in the sound and light side RAM 355, thereby setting the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a. set. Details of the maximum value setting process will be described later.

Sound and light side CPU 353 is configured to periodically execute sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) as in the seventy-seventh embodiment. At this stage, the generation of sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is prohibited. The state in which the generation of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is prohibited is canceled at the timing before the processing of step SK716 is completed and the processing of step SK717 is executed, and the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is canceled. 284) is permitted. Therefore, after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the maximum value setting process in step SK716 is performed and the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to the maximum value counter 579. The light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is not executed. After the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set in the maximum value counter 579, the interrupt of the sound/light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is permitted, and updating of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started.

After that, the sound and light side residual processing of steps SK717 to SK719 is performed. As described above, the sound and light side CPU 353 is configured to periodically execute the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (Fig. 284), but the irregular time is used to repeat the sound and light side residual processing of steps SK717 to SK719. Execute. In this respect, it can be said that the sound and light side residual processing of steps SK717 to SK719 is non-periodic processing that is executed non-periodically.

In the sound and light side residual processing, first, at step SK717, interrupt prohibition is set to prohibit the generation of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284). In subsequent step SK718, a lottery random number update process is executed. As already explained, in the lottery random number updating process in step SK718, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a in the random number memory 578 is read, and "1" is added to the read lottery random number information. After executing the addition process, the lottery random number information after the addition of "1" is overwritten in the lottery random number counter 578a. In the lottery random number update process, when the lottery random number information after adding "1" exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "255"), the lottery random number counter 578a is used as the updated lottery random number information. is overwritten with numerical information of "0". After that, at step SK719, an interrupt permission setting is performed to switch from the state in which the generation of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. If the process of step SK719 has been executed, the process returns to step SK717, and repeats the sound and light side residual process of steps SK717 to SK719.

As described above, the lottery random number information in the lottery random number counter 578a is updated using the irregular remaining time that fluctuates according to the processing completion time of the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284). This prevents the lottery random number information used in the maximum value lottery from being biased toward a specific numerical range, and also prevents the results of the maximum value lottery from tending to be unintended in the design stage. is prevented.

As already explained, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a is stored and held even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Also, the value of the lottery random number counter 578a is "0" until the maximum value setting process is performed in step SK716 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 318) after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. " is not cleared. As a result, in the plurality of pachinko machines 10, the time from when the supply of operating power is started to when the maximum value setting process is performed in step SK716 of the sound and light side start-up process (Fig. 318) is substantially the same. Even if there is, except for the case of coincidence, it is possible to set different values for the random number information for lottery used in the maximum lottery. As a result, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, it is prevented that the results of the maximum value lottery executed first in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 are all the same. ing.

As already described in the seventy-seventh embodiment, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) use the setting key to switch the setting key insertion section 68a from the ON state to the OFF state. Terminates on the condition that an operation is performed. Since the end timing of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) varies depending on the timing of human operation (operation by the manager of the game hall), the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is reduced. During the period from when the supply is started until the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of confirmation or the return command at the time of update, the sound and light side CPU 353 is normal after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started This period is different from the period until the return command or the return command for clearing is received. In this embodiment, the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (Fig. 284) is permitted, and updating of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the timing at which the demonstration start timer counter 554a is started to be updated in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is the "setting confirmation operation". And the timing differs depending on the presence or absence of the "setting change operation".

As already explained, the demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. In a configuration in which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a periodically reaches the maximum value after the demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated, supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time. In this case, the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" was performed at the start of the supply of the operating power and the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation" and "setting change operation" were not performed , the timing at which the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value is shifted, and the timing for starting the demonstration effect in the start waiting state is also shifted. Therefore, in this configuration, there is a possibility that the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation" or "setting change operation" has been performed is likely to be identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is irregularly updated, so that regardless of the presence or absence of the "setting confirmation operation" and the "setting change operation" at the start of supply of operating power, Rather, it is a configuration in which a situation is intentionally created in which the start timings of the demonstration effects are shifted in the plurality of pachinko machines 10.例文帳に追加Thus, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the ``setting confirmation operation'' or ``setting change operation'' has been performed from being easily identified among a plurality of pachinko machines 10 based on the start timing of the demonstration presentation. can be done.

Next, the maximum value setting process executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 319(a). The maximum value setting process is executed in step SK716 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 318) and step SK905 of the update process (FIG. 320) of the demonstration start timer counter 554a, which will be described later.

In the maximum value setting process, the maximum value lottery table used for the maximum value lottery is read from the sound and light side ROM 354 to the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SK801). FIG. 319(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the maximum value lottery table 581. FIG. As shown in FIG. 319(b), the maximum value lottery table 581 contains numerical information " 2599", "2999", "3399" and "3799" are set.

In the maximum value lottery, when the lottery random number information read from the lottery random number counter 578a is in the numerical range of "0" to "63", the maximum value counter 579 is set to "2599" and the lottery random number information is set. is in the numerical range of "64" to "127", the maximum value counter 579 is set to "2999", and when the random number information for lottery is in the numerical range of "128" to "191", the maximum "3399" is set in the value counter 579, and "3799" is set in the maximum value counter 579 when the lottery random number information is in the numerical range of "192" to "255". In the maximum value lottery, the probability that "2599" is set to the maximum value counter 579 after the maximum value lottery, the probability that "2999" is set to the maximum value counter 579, and the maximum value counter 579 is set to "3399". The probability and the probability that "3799" is set in the maximum value counter 579 are the same at "1/4".

Returning to the description of the maximum value setting process (Fig. 319(a)), after reading the maximum value lottery table 581 in step SK801, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a in the random number memory 578 is Read out (step SK802). After that, the lottery random number information read out in step SK802 is collated with the maximum value lottery table 581 read out in step SK801 to specify numerical value information to be set in the maximum value counter 579 as the maximum value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start. (step SK803). Then, the specified numerical information is set in the maximum value counter 579 (step SK804), and the maximum value setting process is terminated. As a result, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated.

As already explained in the above seventy-seventh embodiment, in the start waiting effect processing (FIG. 285), when the start waiting effect flag in the sound and light side RAM 355 is set to "1" (step SI706: YES), That is, when the start waiting effect (either the demonstration effect or the standby pattern display) is being performed in the symbol display device 41, the value of the timer counter 554a for demo start is "1999" (step SI710: YES). Then, a standby symbol display start setting process is executed (step SI711). If the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is the maximum value (step SI712: YES), a demonstration effect start setting process is executed (step SI709). In this embodiment, when "2599" is set as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a, the standby pattern display is performed for 3 seconds after the demonstration effect is performed for 10 seconds. When "2999" is set as the maximum value of the demo start timer counter 554a, the standby pattern display is performed for 5 seconds after the demonstration effect is performed for 10 seconds. When "3399" is set as the maximum value of the demo start timer counter 554a, the standby symbol display is performed for 7 seconds after the demonstration effect is performed for 10 seconds. When "3799" is set as the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a, the standby pattern display is performed for 9 seconds after the demonstration effect is performed for 10 seconds.

Next, the updating process of the demonstration start timer counter 554a executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the updating process of the demo start timer counter 554a is executed at step SI601 of the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284).

In the process of updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a, first, 1 is added to the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a in the sound and light side RAM 355 (step SK901). Thereafter, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a set in the maximum value counter 579 is grasped (step SK902). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a after adding 1 in step SK901 exceeds the maximum value grasped in step SK902 (step SK903).

If it is determined in step SK903 that the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a does not exceed the maximum value, the process of updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step SK903 that the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a exceeds the maximum value, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is cleared to "0" (step SK904). After that, the maximum value setting process already described with reference to FIG. 319(a) is executed (step SK905), and the updating process of the timer counter 554a for this demonstration start ends. By executing the maximum value setting process in step SK905, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is updated in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the maximum value lottery.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The demonstration effect is started at the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the start waiting state. After the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, a maximum value lottery is performed at the timing when "0" is cleared, and the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the maximum value lottery. Maximum value is updated. As a result, the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value can be regarded as irregular timing, and the demonstration effect can be started at irregular timing in the start waiting state. In addition, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, regardless of the presence or absence of "setting confirmation operation" and "setting change operation" at the start of supply of the operating power, intentionally A situation can be created in which the start timings of the demonstration presentation are shifted in a plurality of pachinko machines 10.例文帳に追加Thus, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the ``setting confirmation operation'' or ``setting change operation'' has been performed from being easily identified among a plurality of pachinko machines 10 based on the start timing of the demonstration presentation. can be done.

The lottery random number information used for the maximum value lottery is updated using an irregular remaining time that fluctuates according to the processing completion time of the sound/light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284). This prevents the lottery random number information used in the maximum value lottery from being biased toward a specific numerical range, and also prevents the results of the maximum value lottery from unintended trends at the design stage. is prevented.

The processing completion time of the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) varies depending on the operation mode of the shooting operation device 28 by the player, the game ball entry mode, and the like. The lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a is stored and held even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Therefore, it is assumed that the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, and the time from the start of the supply of the operating power to the time when the maximum value lottery is first performed is substantially the same. Also, the values of random number information for lottery used in the maximum value lottery in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 can be different except for the case of coincidence. As a result, in a plurality of pachinko machines 10, it is possible to set different values of random numbers for lottery used in the maximum value lottery, and to execute immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the plurality of pachinko machines 10. This prevents all the results of the maximum value lottery to be the same.

In addition, the configuration for setting the random number information for lottery used for the maximum lottery in a plurality of pachinko machines 10 to different values is the random number information for lottery updating in the sound and light side residual processing that is executed irregularly. It is not limited to the configuration to be performed. For example, in the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284), on the condition that it is in a start waiting state, the lottery random number update processing (step SK718 of the sound and light side start-up processing (FIG. 318)) is executed. may be The start timing and end timing of the start waiting state vary depending on the manner of operation of the shooting operation device 28 by the player, the manner of entry of the game ball, and the like. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the lottery random number update process (step SK718 of the sound and light side start-up process (FIG. 318)) is executed after that. The number of times it is executed varies depending on the manner in which the player operates the shooting operation device 28, the manner in which the game ball is entered, and the like. As a result, random number information for lottery used for the maximum value lottery can be set to different values in a plurality of pachinko machines 10.例文帳に追加

In addition, the configuration for acquiring the lottery numerical value information that is not biased to a specific numerical value range immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started is to store and hold the information in the sound emission control board 351. The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the random number memory 578 to which the backup power is supplied is provided. For example, as in the seventy-ninth embodiment, any one of the return command (normal return command, return command at update, return command at check, and return command at clear) sent from the main CPU 63 to the sound and light CPU 353 ) may be set with the lottery random number information. Specifically, as in the seventy-ninth embodiment, when the main CPU 63 determines that the checksum is normal in step SB105 of the main processing (FIG. 165), the work area 221 for specific control is Numerical information stored in the random number initial value counter CINI is set in the transmission random number storage counter 556 (FIG. 290). As already explained in the seventy-ninth embodiment, in a state where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the work area 221 for specific control is supplied with backup power for storing and holding information. Immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the random number initial value counter CINI stores numerical information that is not biased to a specific numerical range. When transmitting any return command to the sound and light side CPU 353, the main CPU 63 sets numerical information set in the transmission random number storage counter 556 as lottery random number information in the return command. In this way, the sound/light side CPU 353 is configured to receive lottery random number information from the main side CPU 63 that is prevented from biasing toward a specific numerical range, so that backup power is supplied to the sound emission control board 351. Numerical information for lottery that is not biased to a specific numerical range can be acquired immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started without providing a storage area.

In addition, instead of setting the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a by performing a maximum value lottery each time the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value, supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 An initial value lottery may be performed at the start to determine numerical information to be set as an initial value in the demonstration start timer counter 554a from among a plurality of pieces of numerical information. Specifically, the maximum value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is fixed at "2999". The initial value lottery is executed when the sound/light side CPU 353 receives from the main side CPU 63 any of the normal return command, update return command, confirmation return command, and clear return command. After the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the initial value lottery is executed only once until the supply of the operating power is stopped. The initial value lottery is performed using lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a already described in the eighty-eighth embodiment. As already explained in the eighty-eighth embodiment, the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a is any numerical value information from "0" to "255", and the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is The random number information for lottery stored in the random number counter 578a for lottery immediately after the supply of .

The sound and light side ROM 354 stores an initial value lottery table used for the initial value lottery, and a plurality of types (specifically, four types) of initial values are set in the initial value lottery table. In the initial value lottery, when the lottery random number information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a is in the numerical range of "0" to "63", the demo start timer counter 554a is set to "0" as the initial value. If the lottery random number information is in the numerical range of "64" to "127", the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "999" as an initial value, and the lottery random number information is set to "128" to "191". , the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "1999" as the initial value, and the demo start timer counter is set to the demo start timer counter 554a when the lottery random number information is in the numerical range of 554a is set to "2998" as an initial value. In the initial value lottery, the probability that the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "0" as the initial value, the probability that the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "999", and the demonstration start timer counter 554a is set to "1999". is set, and the probability that "2998" is set to the timer counter 554a for demonstration start is the same at "1/4".

In the initial value lottery, if the initial value of the demo start timer counter 554a becomes "0", the pattern display device 41 will display the signal 15 seconds after the interruption of the sound/light side timer interruption process (FIG. 284) is permitted. When the demo effect is started and the initial value of the demo start timer counter 554a becomes "999", the demo effect is started 10 seconds after the interruption of the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284) is permitted. When the initial value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is "1999", the demonstration effect is started 5 seconds after the interruption of the sound/light side timer interruption process (FIG. 284) is permitted. Also, in the initial value lottery, if the initial value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a is "2998", the sound and light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284) is enabled, and then the first sound is generated. At step SI601 of the light side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 284), the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value (specifically, 2999). In this case, the demonstration effect is started by executing the start waiting effect process in step SI621 of the sound/light side timer interrupt process (FIG. 284) in the processing time. That is, immediately after the interruption of the sound and light side timer interruption process (FIG. 284) is permitted, the demonstration effect is started on the pattern display device 41. FIG.

Since the lottery random number information in the lottery random number counter 578a is prevented from being biased to a specific numerical range, the result of the initial value lottery is prevented from having a specific tendency. Further, as already described in the eighty-eighth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the lottery numerical value information stored in the lottery random number counter 578a is not cleared to "0". Even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the lottery random number information used for the initial value lottery in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 will have different values except for the case of coincidence. Therefore, the initial value lottery is performed only once when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and the numerical information corresponding to the lottery result of the initial value lottery is set as the initial value of the timer counter 554a for starting the demonstration. However, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is started at the same time, the timing when the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is determined by the lottery of the initial value lottery. Different timing can be set depending on the result, and the timing at which the demonstration effect is started in the start waiting state can be set to be different timing. A situation in which the start timings of the demonstration effects are shifted in a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is intentionally created irrespective of the presence or absence of ``setting confirmation operation'' and ``setting change operation'' at the start of supply of operating power. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 on which the "setting confirmation operation", the "setting change operation", or the "RAM clear operation" from being easily identified based on the start timing of the demonstration effect. can.

<89th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the content displayed on the display device for notifying the management result of the game history. The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 321 is a front view of main controller 60 in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 321, the main controller 60 in this embodiment includes a first notification display device 591, a first A second notification display device 592, a third notification display device 593, a fourth notification display device 594, and a fifth notification display device 595 are provided. The first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are arranged side by side on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 .

Each of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is a segment display device in which a plurality of LED display segments are arranged, but is not limited to this and is a single multicolor light emission type. It may be a body, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. Eight display segments are arranged in the first notification display device 591, and seven display segments are arranged in the second to fifth notification display devices 592-595. Each of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is installed so that its display surface faces the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparent, the display surfaces of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 accommodated in the substrate box 60a can be viewed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. becomes possible. In addition, the main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. When the main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to fifth information display devices 591 are displayed through the opposing wall portion 60b. It becomes possible to view the display surface of ∼595. The display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 will be described later.

FIG. 322 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of the non-specific control work area 223 used for managing game history.

As shown in FIG. 322, the work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with a number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 instead of the normal counter area 231 in the thirty-fifth embodiment. The winning ball number counter area 596 is provided with a general winning counter 596a, a special electric winning counter 596b, a first operation counter 596c, a second operation counter 596d, and an out counter 596e. Various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 count the number of entered-balls in all game states without distinguishing the game states. The full game state specifically includes a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode, a game state that is the opening/closing execution mode, and a game state that is the high-frequency support mode. The general winning counter 596a is a counter for measuring the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The special electric prize winning counter 596b is a counter for measuring the number of game balls entering the special electric prize winning device 32 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The first operation counter 596c is a counter for measuring the number of game balls entered into the first operation opening 33 from a predetermined measurement start trigger. The second operation counter 596d is a counter for measuring the number of game balls entered into the second operation opening 34 from a predetermined measurement start trigger. The out counter 596e is a counter for measuring the number of game balls entering the out port 24a from a predetermined measurement start timing.

Various counters 596a to 596e in the ball entry counter area 596 are used to count the number of game balls entering the target ball entry sections 24a, 31 to 34 when the front door frame 14 is closed. used for Specifically, in the above-described all game states, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 596a is incremented by 1, and one game ball enters the special electric winning device 32. 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 596b when the ball is entered, and 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 596c when one game ball is entered into the first operation port 33, and the second When one game ball enters the operation port 34, the value of the second operation counter 596d is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the out port 24a, the value of the out counter 596e increases. 1 is added.

The reason why the state in which the front door frame 14 is open is not subject to measurement is that when the front door frame 14 is opened, a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 by maintenance. This is in order to exclude the number of balls entered in the case where the number is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the open state may also be measured in the same manner as the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state.

In this embodiment, the main CPU 63 calculates a plurality of types of payout rates. The ball output rate is the ratio of the total number of payout balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in all game states. When the values of the various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 are K101 to K105, the payout rates are as follows.
・ Ball output rate: total number of game balls paid out (K101 x “number of prize balls for winning in general winning opening 31” + K102 x “number of winning balls in winning to special electric winning device 32” + K103 x “first operation opening 33 "number of prize balls for winning" + K104 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K101 + K102 + K103 + K104 + K105) ratio.

In this embodiment, the main CPU 63 controls the current ball payout rate, the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, and the latest The payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods and the payout rate for the second calculation period are calculated.

The current payout rate is calculated based on the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e of the current number-of-entered-balls counter area 596. FIG. The current ball output rate is the above-mentioned total number of game balls to be paid out (K101 x "number of prize balls for winning in general winning port 31" + K102 x "number of prize balls for winning in special electric winning device 32" + K103 x "th 100 by dividing the number of prize balls for winning to the first operating port 33 + K104 x "number of prize balls for winning to the second operating port 34") by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K101 + K102 + K103 + K104 + K105) Calculated as multiplied percentage data. The current ball output rate is 100% when the total number of paid-out game balls and the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA are the same, and the total number of paid-out game balls is discharged from the game area PA. The value exceeds 100% when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is larger than the total number of game balls discharged, and the value falls below 100% when the total number of game balls paid out is less than the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA. Become. Information on the current ball payout rate (hereinafter also referred to as current ball payout rate data) is stored as numerical information in the range of "0%" to "999%". The current ball payout rate is numerical information of three digits in decimal notation.

As already explained in the first embodiment, when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 or one game ball enters the second operating port 34 In this case, one prize ball is paid out, and when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, ten prize balls are paid out, and the special electric winning device When one game ball enters 32, 15 prize balls are paid out. When the current ball payout rate exceeds "999%", the current ball payout rate is stored as "999%". In addition, the number of prize balls is arbitrary, for example, the second operation port 34 may have a smaller number of prize balls than the first operation port 33, and the second operation port 34 may be the first operation port. The number of prize balls may be larger than 33.

The unit calculation period is a period until the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 reaches the unit reference number (specifically, 6000) in all game states. When one unit calculation period ends, the next unit calculation period starts. The values of various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 are cleared to "0" each time the unit calculation period ends. Since the pachinko machine 10 shoots a maximum of 100 game balls per minute, the unit reference number of 6000 is the maximum number of shots per hour. When the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches the maximum number of shots in one hour, one unit calculation period ends and a new unit calculation period starts. Note that the unit reference number is not limited to 6000, and may be any number as long as it is plural. good.

In the present embodiment, every time a unit calculation period ends, a final ball payout rate in the unit calculation period that has ended (hereinafter also referred to as a ball payout rate in the unit calculation period) is calculated. The payout rate in the unit calculation period is calculated based on the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e of the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 at the end of the unit calculation period. The ball payout rate in the unit calculation period is the same as the current ball payout rate, the above-mentioned total number of game balls paid out (K101 x "number of prize balls for winning to the general winning gate 31" + K102 x "to special electric winning device 32 "Number of prize balls for winning" + K103 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33" + K104 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34"), the game discharged from the game area PA Calculated as percentage data by dividing by the total number of spheres (K101+K102+K103+K104+K105) and multiplying by 100. Information on the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period (hereinafter also referred to as ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period) is stored as numerical information in the range of "0%" to "999%". The payout rate in the unit calculation period is numerical information of 3 digits in decimal notation.

The ball payout rate in the entire latest four unit calculation periods is calculated by dividing the total value of the four ball payout rates in each of the latest four unit calculation periods by "4". The information on the ball payout rate in the entire latest four unit calculation periods (hereinafter also referred to as the ball payout rate data in the entire latest four unit calculation periods) is numerical information in the range of "0%" to "999%". is stored as The ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times is numerical information of three digits in decimal notation.

The first calculation period is a period of four unit calculation periods. ) to reach 24,000. When the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches the maximum number of shots in 4 hours, one first calculation period ends and a new first calculation period starts. One first calculation period ends every time the unit calculation period ends four times.

The ball payout rate in the first calculation period is calculated by dividing the total value of the four ball payout rates in each of the four unit calculation periods included in the first calculation period by "4". The information of the ball payout rate in the first calculation period (hereinafter also referred to as the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period) is "0%" to "999%" in the same manner as the information of the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period. is stored as numerical information in the range of . The payout rate in the first calculation period is numerical information of 3 digits in decimal notation.

The ball payout rate for the entire 10 latest unit calculation periods is calculated by dividing the total value of 10 ball payout rates for each of the latest 10 unit calculation periods by "10". Information on ball payout rate for the entire last 10 unit calculation periods (hereinafter also referred to as ball payout rate data for the entire last 10 unit calculation periods) is numerical information in the range of "0%" to "999%". is stored as The ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is numerical information of 3 digits in decimal notation.

The second calculation period is a period of 10 times of the unit calculation period, and in all game states, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 ) to reach 60,000, which is 10 times. When the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches the maximum number of shots in 10 hours, one second calculation period ends and a new second calculation period starts. Every time the unit calculation period ends ten times, one second calculation period ends.

The ball payout rate in the second calculation period is calculated by dividing the total value of 10 ball payout rates in 10 unit calculation periods included in the second calculation period by "10". The information of the ball payout rate in the second calculation period (hereinafter also referred to as the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period) is "0%" to "999%" in the same manner as the information of the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period. is stored as numerical information in the range of . The payout rate in the second calculation period is numerical information of three digits in decimal notation.

In the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the latest ten times, and Display of the ball payout rate in the second calculation period is performed. The first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display three-digit numbers (one of "000" to "999") corresponding to these payout percentages. The details of the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 will be described later.

In the pachinko machine 10, a numerical value of 41% to 149% as the first normal range, which is the normal range of the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times and the ball payout rate in the first calculation period assumed at the design stage. A range is set. In addition, a numerical range of 51% to 133% is set as the second normal range, which is the normal range of the ball payout rate for the entire 10 most recent unit calculation periods assumed at the design stage and the ball payout rate for the second calculation period. It is In the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is below 41%, which is the lower limit of the first normal range, and the first calculation period is below 41%, which is the lower limit of the first normal range, and the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is below 51%, which is the lower limit of the second normal range. or that the ball payout rate in the second calculation period is below 51%, which is the lower limit of the second normal range. , it is possible to provide an opportunity to perform maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 in the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加In addition, in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is above 149%, which is the upper limit of the first normal range. The ball payout rate during the calculation period is above the upper limit of the first normal range of 149%, and the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is above the upper limit of the second normal range of 133%. By making it possible to grasp that the ball output rate in the second calculation period exceeds 133%, which is the upper limit of the second normal range, the manager of the game hall On the other hand, it is possible to provide an opportunity to confirm whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out.

On the 1st to 5th notification display devices 591 to 595, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the latest 4 times, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, the latest 10 in the numerical range of "000" to "999" Due to the configuration in which the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for each batch and the ball payout rate for the second calculation period are displayed, these ball payout rates are within the normal range (first normal range or second normal range) (41% in the first normal range, 51% in the second normal range), not only the presence or absence of abnormalities where the ball payout rate is below the lower limit of the normal range, but also the extent of the abnormality. It is possible. Specifically, the lower the ball output rate, the more serious the abnormality and the more urgent the need to deal with it. In addition, if these ball payout rates exceed the upper limit of the normal range (149% in the first normal range, 133% in the second normal range), the abnormal ball payout rate exceeding the upper limit of the normal range It is possible to grasp not only the presence or absence but also the degree of the abnormality. Specifically, the higher the ball output rate, the more serious the abnormality, and the more urgent the need to deal with it.

As shown in FIG. 322, a calculation start flag 597 is provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The calculation start flag 597 has a value of “0” when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the calculation start flag 597 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the calculation start flag 597 becomes "0". In the calculation start flag 597, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in all game states is set to the calculation start reference number (specifically, 300 number), "1" is set. When the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1", the values of the various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-balls counter area 596 are cleared to "0", and the first unit calculation period, the first calculation period and the second calculation period is started.

At the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 may be checked before shipment, and game balls may be hit for trial. The ball payout rate under such circumstances can be a different value from the situation in which a normal game is played. Therefore, in a situation where the calculation start flag 597 is not set to "1", the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is the unit reference number (specifically By clearing various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-balls counter area 596 to "0" once at the stage when the calculation start reference number (300), which is less than 6000 in practice), the pachinko machine After shipping 10, it is possible to reduce the influence of the operation check on the pay-out rate in a situation where a normal game is played. Note that the calculation start reference number is not limited to 300, and may be any number as long as it is a plurality of numbers. good too.

As shown in FIG. 322, the non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a calculation area 598 , a current ball payout rate area 599 , a first management buffer 601 and a second management buffer 602 .

Calculation area 598 displays various ball payout rates (current ball payout rate, ball payout rate in the unit calculation period, ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, ball payout rate in the first calculation period, the ball payout rate for the last 10 times This is a storage area used to calculate the payout rate for the entire unit calculation period and the payout rate for the second calculation period). The calculation area 598 has a storage capacity of 2 bytes in which numerical information in a numerical range from "0" to "65535" can be set.

The current ball payout rate area 599 is a counter in which the above-described current ball payout rate data is stored. The current ball payout rate area 599 has a storage capacity of 10 bits so as to store the current ball payout rate data (numerical information of any one of "0" to "999").

The first management buffer 601 is a ring buffer that stores information for calculating the ball payout rate in the first calculation period (specifically, four pieces of ball payout rate data in each of the latest four unit calculation periods). be. The first management buffer 601 is provided with a 0th storage area 601a to a 3rd storage area 601d as storage areas for storing ball payout rate data for a unit calculation period. All of these storage areas 601a to 601d have the same storage capacity, and can store ball payout rate data (numerical information of any of "0" to "999") in a unit calculation period. It has a capacity of 10 bits so that

The data amount of the final total payout number information in the unit calculation period is larger than the data amount of the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period. For this reason, the information of the four total payout numbers in each of the most recent four unit calculation periods is stored in the first management buffer 601, and the total value of the four total payout numbers is calculated as the unit reference number (specifically, 6000 number), which is four times "24000", to calculate the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times. need to be increased. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the first management buffer 601 stores four pieces of ball payout rate data in each of the most recent four unit calculation periods, and the total value of the four ball payout rates is set to "4". It is configured to calculate the ball payout rate in the first calculation period by dividing. As a result, the storage capacity of each of the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 can be reduced.

A first write pointer 603 is provided in the non-specific control work area 223 . The first write pointer 603 is a counter that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the memory areas 601a to 601d to be the current write destination among the four memory areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 . The first write pointer 603 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value (specifically, "3"). The value of "n" (n is any integer from 0 to 3) of the first write pointer 603 corresponds to the state where the write destination is the nth storage area 601a to 601d. For example, the value "0" of the first write pointer 603 corresponds to the state where the write destination is the 0th storage area 601a, and the value "2" of the first write pointer 603 corresponds to the state where the write destination is the second storage area. It corresponds to the state of area 601c.

Each time the unit calculation period ends, the main CPU 63 calculates the final ball payout rate for the unit calculation period that ended this time, based on the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-balls counter area 596. do. Then, the information on the calculated ball payout rate is written in the storage areas 601 a to 601 d of the first management buffer 601 corresponding to the value of the first write pointer 603 . The value of the first write pointer 603 is incremented by 1 each time the information on the ball payout rate is written to the first management buffer 601, and when the value after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "3") is cleared to "0". Therefore, in the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d in the first management buffer 601, four pieces of payout rate data in each of the latest four unit calculation periods are set.

The value of the first write pointer 603 becomes "0" after making one round by writing the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period to the first management buffer 601 four times. The main CPU 63 recognizes that the first calculation period has ended based on the fact that the value of the first write pointer 603 has reached "0" after completing one cycle. For this reason, compared with the configuration in which a dedicated counter for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is provided separately from the first write pointer 603, the main counter for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is provided. The storage capacity of the side RAM 65 is reduced.

The second management buffer 602 is a ring buffer that stores information for calculating the ball payout rate in the second calculation period (specifically, 10 pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the last 10 times). be. The second management buffer 602 is provided with 0th storage area 602a to 9th storage area 602j as storage areas for storing ball payout rate data for a unit calculation period. All of these storage areas 602a to 602j have the same storage capacity, and can store ball payout rate data (numerical information of any of "0" to "999") in a unit calculation period. It has a capacity of 10 bits so that

The data amount of the final total payout number information in the unit calculation period is larger than the data amount of the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period. For this reason, the information of the ten total payout numbers in the last ten unit calculation periods is stored in the second management buffer 602, and the total value of the ten total payout numbers is ten times the unit reference number, which is "60000." ” to calculate the payout rate for the last 10 unit calculation periods, the storage capacity of each of the storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 would need to be increased. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second management buffer 602 stores 10 pieces of information on ball payout rates in the last 10 unit calculation periods, and the total value of the ten ball payout rates is set to "10". It is configured to calculate the ball payout rate in the second calculation period by dividing. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of each of the storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602. FIG.

A second write pointer 604 is provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The second write pointer 604 is a counter that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the memory areas 602a to 602j to be the current write destination among the ten memory areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 . The second write pointer 604 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value (specifically, "9"). The value of "m" (m is an integer from 0 to 9) of the second write pointer 604 corresponds to the state where the write destination is the m-th storage area 602a to 602j. For example, a value of "0" for the second write pointer 604 corresponds to a state where the write destination is the 0th storage area 602a, and a value of "2" for the second write pointer 604 corresponds to a state where the write destination is the second storage area. It corresponds to the state of area 602c.

Each time the unit calculation period ends, the main CPU 63 calculates the final ball payout rate for the current unit calculation period based on the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e of the number-of-balls counter area 596. do. Then, the information on the calculated ball payout rate is written in storage areas 602 a to 602 j of the second management buffer 602 corresponding to the value of the second write pointer 604 . The value of the second write pointer 604 is incremented by 1 each time information on the payout rate is written to the second management buffer 602, and when the value after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "9") is cleared to "0". Therefore, the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j in the second management buffer 602 are in a state in which 10 pieces of payout rate data in each of the last 10 unit calculation periods are set.

The value of the second write pointer 604 becomes "0" after one round by writing the payout rate data in the unit calculation period to the second management buffer 602 ten times. The main CPU 63 recognizes that the second calculation period has ended based on the fact that the value of the second write pointer 604 has reached "0" after completing one cycle. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which a dedicated counter for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is provided separately from the second write pointer 604, the main counter for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is provided. The storage capacity of the side RAM 65 is reduced.

The ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period stored in the second management buffer 602 each time the unit calculation period ends is the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period stored in the first management buffer 601 each time the unit calculation period ends. It is the same data as rate data. As described above, the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 are in a state of storing four ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the most recent four times, and the second In the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j of the management buffer 602, 10 pieces of payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the latest 10 times are stored. The data stored in each of the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 is stored in the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 as four output data in each of the most recent four unit calculation periods. It matches the data stored in the four storage areas in which the ball percentage data are stored.

As shown in FIG. 322, in the non-specific control work area 223, a first display target area 606 and a second display target area 607 are displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. and are provided. The first display target area 606 is the ball payout rate data for the entire four unit calculation periods (specifically, the ball payout rate data for the entire latest four unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate data for the first calculation period). is stored, and the second display target area 607 stores the ball payout rate data for the ten unit calculation periods (specifically, the ball payout rate data for the entire ten unit calculation periods and the second display target area 607). This is an area in which ball payout rate data for a calculation period is stored.

The first display target area 606 includes a first unit update area 606a, a first calculation period latest area 606b, a first calculation period first history area 606c, and a first calculation period second history area 606d. is provided. Each of these areas 606a to 606d has the same storage capacity, and more specifically, each area can store ball payout rate data (numerical information of any of "0" to "999"). It has a capacity of 10 bits.

The first unit update area 606a is a counter that stores ball payout rate data for the most recent four unit calculation periods. The first unit update area 606a is updated each time the unit calculation period ends. Specifically, after one unit calculation period ends and the final ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period is written in the first management buffer 601, the most recent 4 data stored in the first management buffer 601 The ball payout rate in the most recent four unit calculation periods is calculated based on the four ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period, and the calculated ball payout rate information is stored in the first unit update area 606a. be done.

When the first calculation period ends due to the end of the unit calculation period, the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 store each of the latest four calculations included in the first calculation period that ended this time. Four pieces of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period are stored. Therefore, when the first calculation period ends, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period ended this time is stored in the first unit update area 606a.

The latest area 606b of the first calculation period is a counter in which ball payout rate data in the latest first calculation period is stored. The immediate area 606b of the first calculation period is updated each time the first calculation period ends. Specifically, after one first calculation period ends and the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period that ended this time is stored in the first unit update area 606a, it is stored in the first unit update area 606a. The payout rate data in the first calculation period is also stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period. The ball payout rate data in the first calculation period stored in the first unit update area 606a is updated when the next unit calculation period ends. The payout rate data for the period is retained until the next first calculation period ends. Therefore, the latest area 606b for the first calculation period continues to store the ball payout rate data for the most recent first calculation period.

The first history area 606c of the first calculation period is a counter in which ball payout rate data in the previous first calculation period is stored. The first history area 606c for the first calculation period is updated each time the first calculation period ends. Specifically, when one first calculation period ends, the first The ball payout rate data stored in the latest calculation period area 606b is stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period. As a result, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period immediately before is stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period.

The second history area 606d of the first calculation period is a counter that stores ball payout rate data in the first calculation period two times before. The second history area 606d for the first calculation period is updated each time the first calculation period ends. Specifically, when one first calculation period ends, the ball payout rate data stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period is stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period. The ball payout rate data stored in the first history area 606c for the first calculation period at the previous timing is stored in the second history area 606d for the first calculation period. As a result, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period two times before is stored in the second history area 606d of the first calculation period.

By providing the first history area 606c of the first calculation period and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period in the first display target area 606, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 It is possible to display the ball payout rate in the first calculation period one time before and the ball payout rate in the first calculation period two times before. Display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 by making it possible to grasp whether the ball payout rate in the past first calculation period is within the first normal range (41% to 149%) By reducing the frequency of checking, the burden of monitoring the payout rate of the game hall manager can be reduced. In addition, when an abnormality in the ball payout rate is confirmed in the most recent first calculation period, it is possible to retroactively grasp when the abnormality in the ball payout rate has occurred.

Since the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is updated each time the unit calculation period ends, a plurality of such ball payout rate data are stored to make it possible to grasp the past ball payout rate data. With this configuration, the number of unit calculation periods corresponding to a plurality of pieces of ball payout rate data is reduced. Specifically, if three pieces of ball payout rate data for the entire four most recent unit calculation periods are stored, the range corresponding to the three pieces of ball payout rate data is the six most recent unit calculation periods. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, three pieces of payout rate data in the first calculation period are stored which are updated each time the first calculation period ends. In this case, the range corresponding to the three pieces of payout rate data is the unit calculation period for the most recent 12 times. As a result, it is possible to grasp the abnormalities in the ball payout rate over the entire four unit calculation periods over a wide range in the past.

The update frequency of the ball payout rate data in the entire four most recent unit calculation periods is higher than the update frequency of the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period. Therefore, apart from the latest area 606b of the first calculation period in which the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period is stored, the first unit update area in which the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times is stored. With the provision of 606a, when an abnormality occurs in the ball payout rate over the entire four unit calculation periods, it is possible to detect the abnormality at an early stage.

The second display target area 607 includes a second unit update area 607a, a second calculation period latest area 607b, a second calculation period first history area 607c, and a second calculation period second history area 607d. is provided. Each of these areas 607a to 607d has the same storage capacity, and more specifically, information on the payout rate (numerical information of any of "0" to "999") can be stored. It has a capacity of 10 bits.

The second unit update area 607a is a counter that stores ball payout rate data for the last ten unit calculation periods. The second unit update area 607a is updated each time the unit calculation period ends. Specifically, after one unit calculation period ends and the final ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period is written in the second management buffer 602, the latest 10 stored in the second management buffer 602 Based on the 10 pieces of ball payout rate data for each unit calculation period for the batch, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent 10 times is calculated, and information on the calculated ball payout rate is displayed in the second unit update area 607a. Stored.

When the second calculation period ends due to the end of the unit calculation period, the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 store the 10 most recent calculations included in the currently ended second calculation period. Ten pieces of payout rate data for the unit calculation period are stored. Therefore, when the second calculation period ends, the ball payout rate data for the second calculation period that ended this time is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

The latest area 607b of the second calculation period is a counter in which ball payout rate data in the latest second calculation period is stored. The nearest area 607b of the second calculation period is updated each time the second calculation period ends. Specifically, after one second calculation period has ended and the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period that ended this time is stored in the second unit update area 607a, it is stored in the second unit update area 607a. The payout rate data in the second calculation period is also stored in the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period. The ball payout rate data in the second calculation period stored in the second unit update area 607a is updated when the next unit calculation period ends. The payout rate data for the period is retained until the next second calculation period ends. Therefore, the latest area 607b for the second calculation period continues to store the ball payout rate data for the most recent second calculation period.

The first history area 607c of the second calculation period is a counter that stores ball payout rate data in the previous second calculation period. The first history area 607c for the second calculation period is updated each time the second calculation period ends. Specifically, when one second calculation period ends, the second The ball payout rate data stored in the latest area 607b for the calculation period is stored in the first history area 607c for the second calculation period. As a result, the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period one time before is stored in the first history area 607c of the second calculation period.

The second history area 607d of the second calculation period is a counter that stores ball payout rate data in the second calculation period two times before. The second history area 607d for the second calculation period is updated each time the second calculation period ends. Specifically, when one second calculation period ends, the ball payout rate data stored in the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period is stored in the first history area 607c of the second calculation period. The ball payout rate data stored in the first history area 607c for the second calculation period at the previous timing is stored in the second history area 607d for the second calculation period. As a result, the ball payout rate data for the second calculation period two times before is stored in the second history area 607d for the second calculation period.

By providing the first history area 607c of the second calculation period and the second history area 607d of the second calculation period in the second display target area 607, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 It is possible to display the ball payout rate in the second calculation period one time before and the ball payout rate in the second calculation period two times before. Display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 by making it possible to grasp whether or not the ball payout rate in the past second calculation period is within the second normal range (51% to 133%) It is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall by reducing the frequency of checking the . Further, when an abnormality in the ball payout rate is confirmed in the most recent second calculation period, it is possible to retroactively grasp when the abnormality in the ball payout rate has occurred.

Since the ball payout rate data in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is updated each time the unit calculation period ends, a plurality of the ball payout rate data are stored to make it possible to grasp the past ball payout rate data. With this configuration, the number of unit calculation periods corresponding to a plurality of pieces of ball payout rate data is reduced. Specifically, if three sets of ball payout rate data are stored for the entire 10 most recent unit calculation periods, the range corresponding to the three ball payout rate data is the 12 most recent unit calculation periods. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, three pieces of payout rate data in the second calculation period are stored, which are updated each time the second calculation period ends. In this case, the range corresponding to the three pieces of payout rate data is the latest 30 unit calculation periods. As a result, it is possible to grasp the abnormalities in the ball payout rate over the entire ten unit calculation periods over a wide range in the past.

The update frequency of the ball payout rate data in the entire ten unit calculation periods is higher than the update frequency of the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period. Therefore, apart from the latest area 607b of the second calculation period in which the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period is stored, the second unit update area in which the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the latest 10 times is stored. 607a is provided, it is possible to detect the abnormality at an early stage when an abnormality occurs in the ball payout rate in the entire ten unit calculation periods.

Based on the ball payout rate data stored in the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods. (Balls payout rate over the last 4 unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate in the first calculation period) and ball payout rate over the last 10 unit calculation periods (ball payout rate over the last 10 unit calculation periods and The payout rate in the second calculation period) is displayed. The lower limit (41%) of the first normal range (41% to 149%) is set smaller than the lower limit (51%) of the second normal range (51% to 133%), and the upper limit of the first normal range (149%) is set larger than the upper limit (133%) of the second normal range. Therefore, even when the ball payout rate for the entire 10 unit calculation periods is out of the second normal range, the state where the ball payout rate for the entire 4 unit calculation periods is within the first normal range continues. case is conceivable. In addition, in the event that an abnormality in which the ball payout rate deviates from the normal numerical range occurs temporarily, the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods will deviate from the first normal range, while the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods will It is conceivable that the ball payout rate in 2 falls within the second normal range. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, both the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods are displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. is performed, it is possible to prevent an abnormality in the ball payout rate in the entire four unit calculation periods and an abnormality in the ball payout rate in the entire ten unit calculation periods from being overlooked.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 323, how the first unit update area 606a, the first calculation period immediate area 606b, the second unit update area 607a, and the second calculation period immediate area 607b are updated. explain. FIG. 323(a) shows the update timing of the latest area 606b in the first calculation period, FIG. 323(b) shows the update timing of the first unit update area 606a, and FIG. 323(c) shows the latest in the second calculation period. FIG. 323(d) shows the update timing of the second unit update area 607a, FIG. 323(e) shows the end timing of the first calculation period, and FIG. FIG. 323(g) shows the end timing of the unit calculation period.

As shown in FIG. 323(g), when the unit calculation period ends at timings t1, t2, t3 and t4, as shown in FIG. The unit update area 606a is updated. In the first unit update area 606a, four ball payout rate data stored in the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 at each timing of t1, t2, t3 and t4 are displayed. The ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times calculated in the above manner is stored. Also, as shown in FIG. 323(d), the second unit update area 607a is also updated at the timings of t1, t2, t3 and t4. In the second unit update area 607a, 10 pieces of payout rate data stored in the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 are displayed at each timing of t1, t2, t3 and t4. The ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times calculated in the above manner is stored.

When the first calculation period ends at timing t4 as shown in FIG. 323(e), the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period is updated as shown in FIG. 323(a). At timing t4, the first unit update area 606a stores ball payout rate data for the first calculation period that ended this time, and the latest area 606b for the first calculation period stores the first unit The ball payout rate data stored in the update area 606a is stored. As a result, the payout rate data of the first calculation period that ended this time is also stored in the immediately preceding area 606b of the first calculation period. In addition, as already explained, at the timing of t4 when the first calculation period ends, the number of balls released in the first calculation period one time before the first calculation period that ended this time is displayed in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period. Along with storing the rate data, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period two times before the first calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 606d of the first calculation period.

After that, when the unit calculation period ends at the timing t5 as shown in FIG. 323(e), the first unit update area 606a is updated as shown in FIG. The second unit update area 607a is updated as shown. In the first unit update area 606a, at the timing of t5, the most recent four times calculated based on the four ball payout rate data stored in the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 , and the second unit update area 607a stores data in the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 at the timing of t5. The ball payout rate data for the last 10 unit calculation periods calculated based on the 10 pieces of ball payout rate data is stored.

When the second calculation period ends at timing t5 as shown in FIG. 323(f), the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period is updated as shown in FIG. 323(c). At timing t5, the second unit update area 607a stores ball payout rate data for the second calculation period that ended this time. The ball payout rate data stored in the update area 607a is stored. As a result, the latest area 607b of the second calculation period also stores the ball payout rate data of the second calculation period that ended this time. In addition, as already explained, at the timing t5 when the second calculation period ends, the number of balls released in the second calculation period one time before the second calculation period ended this time is displayed in the first history area 607c of the second calculation period. Along with storing the rate data, the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period two times before the second calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 607d of the second calculation period.

As described above, the first unit update area 606a is updated each time the unit calculation period ends. If only the final ball payout rate in the first calculation period can be grasped, the latter half of the front (first) first calculation period and the rear (second) first calculation Even if there is an abnormality in the ball payout rate in the entire four unit calculation periods covering the first half of the period, the final ball payout rate in the front first calculation period and the final ball payout rate in the rear first calculation period It is conceivable that the actual ball output rate falls within the first normal range (41% to 149%). In this case, even if an abnormality occurs in the ball payout rate during the entire four unit calculation periods, the abnormality may be overlooked. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in addition to the final ball payout rate in the first calculation period, the latest four ball payout rates are updated each time the unit calculation period ends. It is a configuration that makes it possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent an abnormality in the payout rate of the entire four unit calculation periods from being overlooked.

The second unit update area 607a is updated each time the unit calculation period ends. If it is possible to grasp only the final ball payout rate in the second calculation period, the latter half of the front (first) second calculation period and the rear (second) second calculation Even if an abnormality occurs in the ball payout rate in the entire 10 unit calculation periods covering the first half of the period, the final ball payout rate in the front second calculation period and the final ball payout rate in the rear second calculation period It is conceivable that the actual ball output rate falls within the second normal range (51% to 133%). In this case, even if an abnormality occurs in the ball payout rate during the entire ten unit calculation periods, the abnormality may be overlooked. In contrast, in the present embodiment, in addition to the final ball payout rate in the second calculation period, the ball payout rate for the last 10 unit calculation periods, which is updated each time the unit calculation period ends, is grasped. It is a configuration that makes it possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent an abnormality in the payout rate of the entire ten unit calculation periods from being overlooked.

Next, specific display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 will be described. As already described, in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, the balls put out stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 A rate is displayed. Further, in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, similarly to the thirty-fifth embodiment, when the setting value is being confirmed while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being performed, A display indicating that there is a setting value and a display indicating the current setting value are performed, and a display indicating that the setting value is being updated in a situation where the setting value update process (Fig. 137) is being performed, and a display indicating the current setting value. A display showing the set value is performed. Furthermore, in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, a check display is performed during an initial check period, which will be described later. The display when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being performed, the display when the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being performed, and the check display will be described later.

The ball payout rates stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 are sequentially notified by the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. be done. Specifically, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the first unit update area 606a → the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period → the first history area 606c of the first calculation period → the first Second history area 606d for one calculation period→Second unit update area 607a→Nearest area 607b for second calculation period→First history area 607c for second calculation period→Second history area 607d for second calculation period The payout percentages to be notified are switched in the predetermined order, and the switching of the payout percentages to be notified is repeated in the predetermined order.

324(a) to 324(d) show various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and various areas 607a of the second display target area 607 in a situation where the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1". 607d is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the payout percentages stored in .about.607d are notified. FIG. 324(a) shows an example of display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the ball payout percentage stored in the first unit update area 606a is notified, and FIG. 324(b). shows an example of the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the ball payout rate stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period is notified, and FIG. Shows an example of the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the ball payout rate stored in the first history area 607c of the calculation period is notified, and FIG. 324(d) shows the second calculation. An example of display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the ball payout rate stored in the second history area 607d for the period is notified is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 324(a) to 324(d), the first notification display device 591 has eight display segments 611. FIG. Of the eight display segments 611 in the first notification display device 591, seven display segments 611 are rod-shaped light-emitting regions with the same shape and size, so as to generate the figure "8". are arranged in On the other hand, one display segment 611 is a circular light-emitting area, and is provided at the lower right position with respect to the seven display segments 611 arranged in the shape of the letter "8". .

As shown in FIGS. 324(a) to 324(d), each of the second to fifth notification display devices 592-595 has seven display segments 612-615. The seven display segments 612 to 615 are rod-shaped light-emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8".

1st to 5th notification display devices 591 even when notifying the payout rate of any of the various areas 606a to 606d in the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d in the second display target area 607 595, at least one display segment 611 to 615 is in a luminous state.

In the first information display device 591, a display indicating that the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595 are informing the ball payout percentage stored in the first display target area 606, and A display indicating that the payout rate stored in the second display target area 607 is being notified is displayed. Specifically, when informing the payout rate of any one of the various areas 606a to 606d in the first display target area 606, as shown in FIGS. Device 591 displays the letter "d". Also, when informing the payout percentage of any of the various areas 607a to 607d in the second display target area 607, as shown in FIGS. is displayed with the character "d." When information other than the pay-out rate is reported by the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, the characters "d" and "d." are displayed on the first notification display device 591. no. By confirming that the character "d" is displayed on the first notification display device 591, the manager of the game hall displays the first display on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. By confirming that the ball payout rate stored in the target area 606 has been notified and that the character "d." is displayed on the first notification display device 591, , and the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are notified of the ball payout percentage stored in the second display target area 607 .

In the second notification display device 592, which of the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 is notified of the ball payout rate? is displayed. Specifically, in a situation where the payout rate of the first unit update area 606a is notified, the character "A" is displayed on the second notification display device 592 as shown in FIG. 324(a). . Similarly, the letter “A” is displayed on the second notification display device 592 in a situation where the ball payout rate of the second unit update area 607a is being notified. When information other than the payout rate of the first unit update area 606a or the second unit update area 607a is reported in the second notification display device 592, the character "A" is displayed in the second notification display device 592. It is never displayed. The manager of the game hall confirms that the character "A" is displayed on the second notification display device 592, and the first unit is displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. It can be grasped that the payout rate of the update area 606a or the second unit update area 607a is notified. Since the display indicating that the ball payout rate of the unit update areas 606a and 607a is displayed is common to the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, the display of the second notification display device 592 , and the types of ball payout rates displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 can be easily grasped.

In the situation where the ball payout rate of the immediate area 606b in the first calculation period is reported, the character "L" is displayed on the second notification display device 592 as shown in FIG. 324(a). Similarly, the letter “L” is displayed on the second notification display device 592 in a situation where the ball payout rate of the immediate area 607b in the second calculation period is notified. When the second information display device 592 notifies information other than the payout rate of the immediate area 606b in the first calculation period or the immediate area 607b in the second calculation period, the second information display device 592 displays "L " is never displayed. The manager of the game hall confirms that the character "L" is displayed on the second notification display device 592, and the first calculation is performed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. It can be understood that the payout rate of the immediate area 606b of the period or the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period is reported. Since the display indicating that the payout rate of the nearest areas 606b and 607b is displayed is common in the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, the display of the second notification display device 592 and , and the corresponding relationship with the types of ball payout rates displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 can be easily grasped.

In the situation where the payout rate of the first history area 607c in the second calculation period is reported, the character "F" is displayed on the second notification display device 592 as shown in FIG. 324(a). Similarly, the character “F” is displayed on the second notification display device 592 in a situation where the ball payout rate of the first history area 606c in the first calculation period is notified. When information other than the payout rate of the first history area 606c of the first calculation period or the first history area 607c of the second calculation period is notified in the second notification display device 592, the second notification display device 592 , the letter "F" is never displayed. The manager of the game hall confirms that the character "F" is displayed on the second notification display device 592, and the first calculation is performed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. It can be understood that the payout rate of the first history area 606c of the period or the first history area 607c of the second calculation period is reported. Since the first display area 606 and the second display area 607 are common in the display indicating that the ball payout rate of the first history areas 606c and 607c is displayed, the second notification display device 592 It is easy to understand the correspondence between the display and the types of ball payout percentages displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 .

In the situation where the payout rate of the second history area 607d for the second calculation period is reported, the character "E" is displayed on the second notification display device 592 as shown in FIG. 324(a). Similarly, the character “E” is displayed on the second notification display device 592 in a situation where the ball payout rate of the second history area 606d for the first calculation period is being notified. When information other than the payout rate of the second history area 606d of the first calculation period or the second history area 607d of the second calculation period is notified in the second notification display device 592, the second notification display device 592 , the letter "E" is never displayed. The manager of the game hall confirms that the character "E" is displayed on the second notification display device 592, and the first calculation is performed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. It can be understood that the payout rate of the second history area 606d of the period or the second history area 607d of the second calculation period is reported. Since the display indicating that the ball payout rate of the second history areas 606d and 607d is displayed is common in the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, the second notification display device 592 It is easy to understand the correspondence between the display and the types of ball payout percentages displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 .

The manager of the game hall, based on the combination of the display of the first notification display device 591 and the display of the second notification display device 592, various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the second display target area It is possible to grasp the area to be notified among various areas 607 a to 607 d of 607 . For example, when the display of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 is "dA", it is possible to grasp that the first unit update area 606a is subject to notification, and When the display of the second notification display devices 591 and 592 is "d.L", it can be grasped that the nearest area 607b in the second calculation period is the notification target.

On the third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595, one of numbers "0" to "9" is displayed as a display corresponding to the payout rate. In this case, when numbers are displayed on the second notification display device 592, four numbers are arranged on the second to fifth notification display devices 592 to 595, making it difficult to grasp the payout rate. end up On the other hand, by displaying the alphabet "A", "L", "F", or "E" on the second notification display device 592, the display on the second notification display device 592 and the second notification display device 592 It is possible to grasp the display of numbers corresponding to the ball payout rates displayed on the third to fifth information display devices 593 to 595 in a distinguishable manner.

The third to fifth information display devices 593 to 595 display three numbers corresponding to the payout percentages to be notified. As already explained, the information on the payout rate is stored as three-digit numerical value information in the range of "0" to "999". The number in the hundreds place of the ball output rate is displayed on the third notification display device 593, the number in the tenth place of the ball output rate is displayed on the fourth notification display device 594, and the number is displayed on the fourth notification display device 594. The one's digit of the ball rate is displayed on the fifth notification display device 595 .

When the information of the payout rate is not yet stored in the areas 606a to 606d and 607a to 607d which are the notification targets in the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, third to fifth notification The character "0" is displayed on each of the display devices 593 to 595 for the display. It should be noted that when the information of the ball payout rate is not yet stored in the areas 606a to 606d and 607a to 607d which are the notification targets in the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, the third to fifth A hyphen (“-”) symbol may be displayed on each of the notification display devices 593 to 595 . The hyphen ("-") symbol indicates that one display segment 611 to 615 in the center of each of the notification display devices 591 to 595 is in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments 611 to 615 are in a light emitting state. It is displayed by

As already explained, the information on the payout rate is stored as numerical information of "0" to "999". When the calculated ball payout rate exceeds 999%, numerical information of "999" is stored as the information on the ball payout rate. In the case of displaying the ball payout rate information as four-digit numerical information, in addition to the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, another notification display device is required. As already explained, the first normal range is the numerical range of 41% to 149% and the second normal range is the numerical range of 51% to 133%. Therefore, even if the ball payout rate exceeding 999% is displayed as 999%, there is an abnormality in the ball payout rate that exceeds the normal range (first normal range or second normal range) and the degree of the abnormality is It is possible to grasp that it is serious. In the present embodiment, by setting the upper limit of the payout rate displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 to 999%, an increase in the number of the notification display devices 591 to 595 is suppressed. However, if the ball payout rate exceeds the upper limit of the normal range (first normal range or second normal range), not only the presence or absence of an abnormality in which the ball payout rate exceeds the upper limit of the normal range, but also the degree of the abnormality makes it possible to comprehend

In this embodiment, in the situation where the setting value is being checked, the display and the current setting value indicating that the setting value is being checked on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is displayed. Specifically, the first to third information display devices 591 to 593 display a hyphen (“-”) symbol, and the fourth information display device 594 displays the character “k”. Then, the number corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fifth notification display device 595 . For example, if the current set value is "2", the display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 will be "---k2". The manager of the game hall confirms the setting value with the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 based on the display of the fourth notification display device 594 being "k". In addition, by confirming the number displayed on the fifth notification display device 595, the current set value can be grasped.

In this embodiment, in the situation where the setting value is being updated, the display indicating that the setting value is being updated on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 and the current setting value is displayed. Specifically, the first to third information display devices 591 to 593 display a hyphen (“-”) symbol, and the fourth information display device 594 displays an “H” character. A display indicating the number corresponding to the current set value is performed on the fifth notification display device 595 . For example, if the current set value is "4", the display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 will be "---H4". The manager of the game hall updates the setting values in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 based on the fact that the display of the fourth notification display device 594 is "H". In addition, by confirming the number displayed on the fifth notification display device 595, the current set value can be grasped.

As already described with reference to FIG. 119 in the thirty-third embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 . In this embodiment, the fifth display circuit 265 is provided corresponding to the first to fifth notification display devices 591-595. Further, as already described in the thirty-third embodiment, the first display circuit 261 is provided corresponding to the special figure display section 37a, and the second display circuit 262 is provided corresponding to the special figure reservation display section 37b. The third display circuit 263 is provided corresponding to the normal pattern display section 38a, and the fourth display circuit 264 is provided corresponding to the normal pattern reservation display section 38b.

As already explained in the thirty-third embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with one display IC 266 common to all the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 . The main side CPU 63 and the display IC 266 are electrically connected using a type data signal line LN1, a type clock signal line LN2, a display data signal line LN3, and a display clock signal line LN4. The CPU 63 supplies the display IC 266 with display data and type data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data corresponds to.

As already described with reference to FIG. 120(a) in the thirty-third embodiment, the work area 221 for specific control is provided with first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275. FIG. In this embodiment, the fifth display data buffer 275 stores display data for causing the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 to perform predetermined displays.

As already described with reference to FIG. 120(b) in the thirty-third embodiment, the display target setting area 276 is provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In the present embodiment, the display object setting area 276 is set with display data including display type data and ball payout rate display data. The display type data is a display (display of characters "d" or "d.") indicating that the notification target of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is the ball-out percentage. Display data to be performed by the device 591 and the payout rate of the notification target corresponding to any of the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 and display data for causing the second notification display device 592 to display (display any one of letters "A", "L", "F", and "E") indicating whether or not the vehicle is present. In addition, the ball payout rate display data includes display data for causing the third notification display device 593 to display a number corresponding to the number in the hundreds place of the ball payout rate to be notified, Display data for causing the fourth notification display device 594 to display the number in the first place, and display corresponding to the number in the first place in the payout rate of the notification target on the fifth notification display device 595 and display data for causing it to occur.

In this embodiment, the display data set in the display target setting area 276 is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 at step SL409 of the normal setting process (FIG. 328) to be described later, and the second timer interrupt process ( 134), the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. As in the thirty-third embodiment, the display IC 266 designates the fifth display circuit 265 when the display data received from the main CPU 63 is supplied to all the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. Based on the type data, a fifth selection signal is transmitted to cause the fifth display circuit 265 to receive and use the display data. As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 are received and used only by the fifth display circuit 265 .

The fifth display circuit 265 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of a plurality of display segments 611-615 provided in each of the first-fifth notification display devices 591-595. As a result, the display segments 611 to 615 of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are turned on or off in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the fifth display circuit 265 . In this case, the fifth display circuit 265 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segments 611 to 615 of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, which are in the luminous state by the display data provided to the fifth display circuit 265, receive the new display data from the fifth display circuit 265. After a predetermined period of time elapses without the light being provided, the light is gradually turned off. In addition, with such a configuration, not only the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are changed, but also the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are changed. Even if it is not performed, the same display data as the output processing of the previous display data is supplied to the fifth display circuit 265 .

As already explained, the first notification display device 591 is provided with eight display segments 611, and the second to fifth notification display devices 592 to 595 are provided with display segments 612 to 615, respectively. 7 are provided. On the other hand, display data is provided in units of 8 bits. When the display data of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are provided to the fifth display circuit 265, the 8-bit display data corresponding to the first notification display device 591 is provided as 8-bit unit data. After that, 7-bit display data corresponding to the second notification display device 592 is provided as 8-bit unit data, and then 7-bit display data corresponding to the third notification display device 593 is provided as 8-bit unit data. , then 7-bit display data corresponding to the fourth notification display device 594 is provided as 8-bit unit data, and finally 7-bit display data corresponding to the fifth notification display device 595 is provided as 8-bit unit data.

Next, a processing configuration for enabling notification of various ball payout rates as described above will be described.

As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main CPU 63 executes management processing in step S8920 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). In this management process, as in the management process (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment, in step S3803, a program for management execution processing corresponding to non-specific control is read. In this management execution process (FIG. 71), a check process is executed in step S3908, as in the fifteenth embodiment.

FIG. 325 is a flowchart showing check processing. Note that the processing of steps SL101 to SL114 in the check processing is executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the check process, if the front door frame 14 is in the closed state (step SL101: YES), ball entry management process is executed (step SL102). The ball entry management process is executed in all game states without distinguishing game states. Specifically, the ball entry management process is executed in a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode, a game state that is the opening/closing execution mode, and a game state that is the high-frequency support mode. In the ball entry management process, when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a, when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the second winning hole detection sensor 43a, Or, when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the third winning hole detection sensor 44a, the value of the general winning counter 596a is increased by one. Also, when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a, the value of the special electric winning counter 596b is added by 1, and one game ball is detected by the first operation opening detection sensor 46a. When it is determined, the value of the first operation counter 596c is added by 1, and when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a, the value of the second operation counter 596d is added by 1, When it is determined that one game ball is detected by the out port detection sensor 48a, the value of the out counter 596e is incremented by one. As a result, the main side CPU 63 can grasp the ball entry history to each ball entry portion 24a, 31 to 34 in all game states.

On the other hand, if the front door frame 14 is open (step SL101: YES), the process proceeds to step SL103 without executing the ball entry management process (step SL102). Since the game area PA is formed by the space partitioned in the front and rear by the back surface of the window panel 52 provided on the front door frame 14 and the front surface of the game board 24, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state, Even if the game area PA is opened forward and a game ball is shot toward the game area PA in this situation, the game ball cannot flow down the game area PA normally. In addition, when a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 while the front door frame 14 is in an open state, the game hall administrator may This is the case where the front door frame 14 is in an open state and a game ball enters due to maintenance or the like. Since such a game ball entry is not a game ball entry in a regular game execution situation, there is no need to manage such a game ball entry. Therefore, in the check process, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state as described above, the ball entry management process (step SL102) is not executed.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SL101, or when the processing of step SL102 is executed, the current ball-out rate calculation processing is executed (step SL103). In the current ball-out rate calculation process, first, the calculation area 598 and the current ball-out rate area 599 in the work area 223 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". After that, the total payout number of game balls is calculated using the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e of the entering ball number counter area 596, and the calculated total payout number of game balls is set in the calculation area 598. . Also, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is calculated by totaling the values of the various counters 596 a to 596 e , and the calculated total number of game balls is set in the current ball output rate area 599 . Then, the total number of payout game balls set in the calculation area 598 is divided by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA set in the current ball payout rate area 599, and multiplied by 100. is calculated, and the calculated current ball payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As already explained, the current payout rate is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". When the calculated result is a numerical value exceeding “999”, numerical information of “999” is stored in the calculation area 598 as the current ball payout rate.

After that, overwrite processing of the current ball payout rate area 599 is executed (step SL104). In the overwriting process, the current ball payout rate data stored in the calculation area 598 is overwritten in the current ball payout rate area 599 . The current payout rate data overwritten in the current payout rate area 599 is the calculation result of the current payout rate calculation process (step SL103).

After that, it is determined whether or not the calculation start flag 597 in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL105). As already explained, the calculation start flag 597 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the calculation start flag 597 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the calculation start flag 597 becomes "0".

If it is determined at step SL105 that the calculation start flag 597 is not set to "1", the total number of discharged items is calculated (step SL106). In the calculation processing of the total number of ejected balls, by calculating the total value of the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e of the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596, the total value is calculated in all game states (either the opening/closing execution mode or the high-frequency support mode). The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA is calculated in the game state that is not a game state, the game state that is the open/close execution mode, and the game state that is the high-frequency support mode.

After that, it is determined whether or not the total number of discharges calculated in step SL106 (the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA) is greater than 300, which is the calculation start reference number (step SL107). . If an affirmative determination is made at step SL107, the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1" (step SL108), and the entering ball number counter area 596 is cleared (step SL109). In this clearing process, the values of various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 are cleared to "0". This starts the first unit calculation period.

On the other hand, if it is determined at step SL105 that the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1", the total number of discharged items is calculated (step SL110). In this calculation process, similar to the calculation process of the total number of discharged balls in step SL106, by calculating the total value of the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e of the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596, The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA is calculated. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number of discharged balls (the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA) is equal to or greater than 6000, which is the unit reference number (step SL111).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SL111, the current ball payout rate data stored in the current ball payout rate area 599 is written into the first management buffer 601 and the second management buffer 602. Execute (step SL112). Thus, in the ball output rate storage process (step SL112), in all game states, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches 6000 or more, which is the unit reference number, and one unit calculation period ends. is executed if

FIG. 326 is a flow chart showing the payout rate storage processing. The processes of steps SL201 to SL224 in the payout rate storage process are executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the payout rate storage process, first, the current payout rate data stored in the current payout rate area 599 in the non-specific control work area 223 is grasped (step SL201). The current ball payout rate area 599 stores the final ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period that ended this time. After that, based on the value of the first write pointer 603 in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the storage areas 601a to 601d to be the write destination among the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d in the first management buffer 601 are selected. Identify (step SL202). As already explained, when the value of the first write pointer 603 is "n" (n is any integer from 0 to 3), the n-th storage area 601a to 601d is specified as the write destination storage area 601a to 601d. do.

After that, overwrite processing of the payout rate data is executed (step SL203). In the overwriting process, the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 specified in step SL202 are overwritten with the current ball payout rate data ascertained in step SL201. As a result, the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period ended this time is stored in the storage areas 601a to 601d.

After that, update processing of the first write pointer 603 is performed (step SL204). In the updating process, 1 is added to the value of the first write pointer 603, and when the value after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "3"), the value of the first write pointer 603 is set to "0". clear.

After that, it is determined whether or not the first notification start flag 608 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL205). The first notification start flag 608 indicates whether or not the display of the payout rates of the various areas 606a to 606d in the first display target area 606 is executed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. This is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to grasp. The first notification start flag 608 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Also when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the first notification start flag 608 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the first notification start flag 608 becomes "0". The first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" when the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 store four ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for four times. is set. When the value of the first notification start flag 608 is "0", at least one of the four storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 stores ball payout rate data. It corresponds to the state of no When the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display the balls displayed in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606. No percentage display. The details of the display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1" will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in step SL205, it is determined whether or not the value of the first write pointer 603 has made one round (step SL206). At step SL206, if the value of the first write pointer 603 after being updated at step SL204 is "0", it is determined that the value of the first write pointer 603 has made one round. When the affirmative determination is made in step SL206, it means that the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 are in a state of storing four ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for four times. , the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" (step SL207).

When the affirmative determination is made in step SL205, or when the process of step SL207 is performed, the first payout rate calculation process is executed (step SL208). In the first ball payout rate calculation process, first, the calculation area 598 in the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0", and the calculation area 598 is stored in the 0th storage area 601a of the first management buffer 601. Set ball payout rate data (numerical information from "0" to "999"). After that, by adding the three ball payout rates stored in the first to third storage areas 601b to 601d of the first management buffer 601 to the value in the calculation area 598, the four ball payout rates are calculated. Calculate the total value. After that, by dividing the value in the calculation area 598 by “4”, the payout rate for the last four unit calculation periods is calculated, and the calculated payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As already explained, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". By executing the first ball payout rate calculation process in step SL208, the calculation area 598 is in a state where the ball payout rate data for the last four unit calculation periods are stored.

After that, overwrite processing of the first unit update area 606a is executed (step SL209). In the overwriting process, the first unit update area 606a is overwritten with the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times calculated in step SL208. In this way, the ball payout rate data stored in the first unit update area 606a is updated to the ball payout rate data for the last four unit calculation periods every time one unit calculation period ends.

The first ball payout rate calculation process in step SL208 and the overwrite process of the first unit update area 606a in step SL209 are performed when the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" (the affirmative determination is made in step SL205). or the processing of step SL207 is performed). On the other hand, if the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1" (step SL205: NO, step SL206: NO), the processes of steps SL208 and SL209 are not executed. If the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", it means that the number of ball payout rate data for calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times is insufficient. . In this case, if the processing of step SL208 and step SL209 is executed, the payout rate data for the last 1 to 3 unit calculation periods will be stored in the first unit update area 606a. The first normal range (41% to 149%) is the normal range of the ball payout rate over the entire 4 unit calculation periods, and the normal range of the ball payout rate over the 1st to 3rd unit calculation periods is a different numerical range. is. Therefore, if the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent one to three times is stored in the first unit update area 606a and displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, It becomes impossible to accurately determine whether there is an abnormality in the ball rate. In this embodiment, on condition that the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1", the first ball payout rate calculation process in step SL208 and the overwrite process of the first unit update area 606a in step SL209 are executed. This configuration prevents display of the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for one to three times on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 .

After that, it is determined whether or not the first calculation period has ended (step SL210). At step SL210, when the value of the first write pointer 603 after being updated at step SL204 is "0", it is determined that the first calculation period has ended. If an affirmative determination is made in step SL210, processing for updating the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period ( Steps SL211 to SL212) are executed.

Specifically, first, the first data shift process is executed (step SL211). In the first data shift process, the information stored in the immediately preceding area 606b of the first calculation period, the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period in the first display target area 606 are shifted in the order of the first history area 606c of the first calculation period→the second history area 606d of the first calculation period, and the most recent area 606b of the first calculation period→the first history area 606c of the first calculation period. As a result, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period two times before the first calculation period that ended this time is stored in the second history area 606d of the first calculation period, and the first calculation period that ended this time is stored in the second history area 606d. is stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period. In the first data shift process, an LDIR instruction is used to shift information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. In the first data shift process in step SL211, after the information is shifted as described above, the immediately preceding area 606b of the first calculation period is cleared to "0".

After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the first unit update area 606a is stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period (step SL212). As already described, the first unit update area 606a stores the ball payout rate for the last four unit calculation periods. When the value of the first write pointer 603 makes one cycle and one first calculation period ends, the most recent four unit calculation periods are the four unit calculation periods included in the first calculation period that ended this time. Therefore, in the first unit update area 606a, the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period that ended this time is stored, and in step SL209, the latest area 606b for the first calculation period that ended this time is also stored. The final ball payout rate data for one calculation period is stored.

If a negative determination is made in step SL206, if a negative determination is made in step SL210, or if the process of step SL212 is performed, the current ball payout rate stored in the current ball payout rate area 599 Grasp the data (step SL213). As already explained, the current ball payout rate area 599 stores the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period that ended this time. After that, based on the value of the second write pointer 604 in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the storage areas 602a to 602j to be the write destination among the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j in the second management buffer 602 are selected. Identify (step SL214). As already explained, when the value of the second write pointer 604 is "m" (m is an integer from 0 to 9), the m-th storage area 602a to 602j is specified as the storage area 602a to 602j to be written. do.

After that, overwrite processing of the payout rate data is executed (step SL215). In the overwriting process, the storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 specified in step SL214 are overwritten with the current ball payout rate data ascertained in step SL213. As a result, the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period ended this time is stored in the storage areas 602a to 602j.

After that, update processing of the second write pointer 604 is performed (step SL216). In the updating process, 1 is added to the value of the second write pointer 604, and if the value after the addition of 1 exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "9"), the value of the second write pointer 604 is set to "0". clear.

After that, it is determined whether or not the second notification start flag 609 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL217). The second notification start flag 609 indicates whether or not the display of the payout rates of the various areas 607a to 607d in the second display target area 607 is executed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. This is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to grasp. The second notification start flag 609 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Also when the non-specific control work area 223 including the second notification start flag 609 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the second notification start flag 609 becomes "0". The second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" when the storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 store 10 pieces of payout rate data in each unit calculation period for 10 times. is set. When the value of the second notification start flag 609 is "0", at least one of the ten storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 stores ball payout rate data. It corresponds to the state of no When the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display the balls released stored in the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607. No percentage display. Details of display contents of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 when the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1" will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in step SL217, it is determined whether or not the value of the second write pointer 604 has made one round (step SL218). At step SL218, if the value of the second write pointer 604 after being updated at step SL216 is "0", it is determined that the value of the second write pointer 604 has made one round. When an affirmative determination is made in step SL218, the storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 are in a state in which 10 pieces of payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the latest 10 times are stored. Therefore, the second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" (step SL219).

When the affirmative determination is made in step SL217, or when the process of step SL219 is performed, a second payout rate calculation process is executed (step SL220). In the second payout rate calculation process, first, the calculation area 598 in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0", and the payout rate data ( Any numerical information from “0” to “999”) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, by adding the nine ball payout rates stored in the first to ninth storage areas 602b to 602j of the second management buffer 602 to the value in the calculation area 598, ten ball payout rates are obtained. Calculate the total value. After that, by dividing the value in the calculation area 598 by “10”, the ball payout rate for the last ten unit calculation periods is calculated, and the calculated ball payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As already explained, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". As a result, the calculation area 598 is in a state of storing the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times.

After that, the overwrite processing of the second unit update area 607a is executed (step SL221). In the overwriting process, the second unit update area 607a is overwritten with the ball payout rate data for the last 10 unit calculation periods calculated in step SL220. In this way, the ball payout rate data stored in the second unit update area 607a is updated to the ball payout rate data for the last 10 unit calculation periods every time one unit calculation period ends.

The second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" (the affirmative determination is made at step SL217) for the second ball payout rate calculation process at step SL220 and the overwrite process for the second unit update area 607a at step SL221. or the processing of step SL219 is performed). On the other hand, if the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1" (step SL217: NO, step SL218: NO), the processes of steps SL220 and SL221 are not executed. If the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", it means that the number of ball payout rate data for calculating the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is insufficient. . In this case, if the processing of step SL220 and step SL221 is configured to be performed, the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent 1 to 9 times will be stored in the second unit update area 607a. The second normal range (51% to 133%) is the normal range of the ball payout rate over the entire 10 unit calculation period, and the normal range of the ball payout rate over the 1st to 9th unit calculation period is a different numerical range. is. Therefore, if the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the latest 1 to 9 times is stored in the second unit update area 607a and displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, the output It becomes impossible to accurately determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the ball rate. In this embodiment, on condition that the second notification start flag 609 is set to "1", the second payout rate calculation process in step SL220 and the overwrite process of the second unit update area 607a in step SL221 are executed. This configuration prevents display of the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the 1st to 9th times on the 1st to 5th notification display devices 591 to 595 .

After that, it is determined whether or not the second calculation period has ended (step SL222). At step SL222, when the value of the second write pointer 604 after being updated at step SL216 is "0", it is determined that the second calculation period has ended. If an affirmative determination is made in step SL222, processing for updating the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period, the first history area 607c of the second calculation period, and the second history area 607d of the second calculation period ( Steps SL223 to SL224) are executed.

Specifically, first, the second data shift process is executed (step SL223). In the second data shift process, the information stored in the second calculation period immediate area 607b, the second calculation period first history area 607c, and the second calculation period second history area 607d in the second display target area 607 are shifted in the order of the first history area 607c of the second calculation period→the second history area 607d of the second calculation period, and the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period→the first history area 607c of the second calculation period. As a result, the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period two times before the second calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 607d of the second calculation period, and the data is stored in the second calculation period one time before the second calculation period ended this time. is stored in the first history area 607c of the second calculation period. In the second data shift process, the LDIR instruction is used when shifting information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. Further, in the second data shift process in step SL223, after performing the information shift process as described above, the immediately preceding area 607b of the second calculation period is cleared to "0".

After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the second unit update area 607a is stored in the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period (step SL224), and the present ball payout rate calculation process is terminated. As already explained, the second unit update area 607a stores the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times. When the value of the second write pointer 604 completes one cycle and one second calculation period ends, the ten most recent unit calculation periods are the ten unit calculation periods included in the currently completed second calculation period. For this reason, the second unit update area 607a stores the final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period that ended this time, and in step SL209, the latest area 607b for the second calculation period that ended this time is also stored. The final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period is stored.

Returning to the description of the check process (Fig. 325), after executing the payout rate storage process at step SL112, the processing for clearing the number of entered balls counter area 596 is executed to clear the various counters 596a in the number of entered balls counter area 596. 596e is cleared to "0" (step SL113).

When a negative determination is made in step SL107, when step SL109 is processed, when a negative determination is made in step SL111, or when step SL113 is processed, display processing is executed. (Step SL114), this check processing ends.

FIG. 327 is a flow chart showing display processing. The processing of steps SL301 to SL314 in the display processing is executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the first notification start flag 608 in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL301). If an affirmative determination is made in step SL301, 1 is subtracted from the value of the display switching counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 (step SL302). The display switching counter is the first to fifth information display devices out of the ball payout percentages stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607. This is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the timing of switching the ball payout rate to be notified in 591 to 595 . In the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, when the first notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609 are set to "1", the display duration (specifically, 5 seconds) is Every time it passes, first unit update area 606a→nearest area 606b in first calculation period→first history area 606c in first calculation period→second history area 606d in first calculation period→second unit update area 607a→ The ball payout rate to be notified is switched in a predetermined order of the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period→the first history area 607c of the second calculation period→the second history area 607d of the second calculation period. Switching of the payout rate to be notified is repeated in a predetermined order. Further, in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, when the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" and the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", the display Every time the continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the first unit update area 606a→the most recent area 606b of the first calculation period→the first history area 606c of the first calculation period→the second area of the first calculation period The payout rates to be reported are switched in a predetermined order in the history area 606d, and the switching of the payout rate to be reported is repeated in the predetermined order.

After that, it is determined whether or not the display continuation period has elapsed since the current notification target ball payout rate became the notification target (step SL303). At step SL303, it is determined that the display continuation period has elapsed when the value of the switching timing counter after decrementing by 1 at step SL302 is "0". If an affirmative determination is made in step SL303, it is determined whether or not the second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" (step SL304). When a negative determination is made in step SL304, the first updating process of the notification target counter is executed (step SL305). In the first update process, 1 is added to the value of the notification target counter provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. When the value of the notification object counter after adding 1 exceeds the first maximum value of "3" (step SL306: YES), the value of the notification object counter is cleared to "0" (step SL307).

The notification target counter is the first to fifth notification display devices out of the ball payout percentages stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607. 591 to 595 are counters for specifying, by the main side CPU 63, the payout rate to be notified. When the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" and the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", the notification target counter is updated by adding 1 to the previous value each time. It returns to '0' after reaching '3' which is the maximum value of 1. When the value of the notification target counter is "0", the ball payout rate stored in the first unit update area 606a becomes the notification target, and when the value of the notification target counter is "1", the first calculation period If the value of the notification target counter is "2", the ball output rate stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period is the target of notification. Thus, when the value of the notification target counter is "3", the ball payout rate stored in the second history area 606d for the first calculation period becomes the notification target. Further, when the value of the notification target counter is "4", the ball payout rate stored in the second unit update area 607a becomes the notification target, and when the value of the notification target counter is "5", the second The ball payout rate stored in the latest calculation period area 607b is to be notified, and when the value of the alert target counter is "6", the ball payout rate stored in the first history area 607c of the third calculation period is the target for notification. It becomes a notification target, and when the value of the notification target counter is "7", the ball payout rate stored in the second history area 607d for the second calculation period becomes the notification target.

Therefore, when the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" and the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", the first unit update area 606a and the first calculation period The payout rates stored in the latest area 606b, the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period are to be notified.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step SL304, the second updating process of the notification target counter is executed (step SL308). In the second update process, 1 is added to the value of the notification target counter provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Then, when the value of the notification target counter after adding 1 exceeds the second maximum value of "7" (step SL309: YES), the value of the notification target counter is cleared to "0" (step SL310). When "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609, the notification target counter is updated by adding 1 to the previous value each time, and reaching the second maximum value of "7". After reaching it, it returns to "0".

Therefore, when "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609, the first unit update area 606a, the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, and the area 606b of the first calculation period First history area 606c, second history area 606d of first calculation period, second unit update area 607a, latest area 607b of second calculation period, first history area 607c of second calculation period, and The ball payout rate stored in the second history area 607d is to be notified.

When a negative determination is made in step SL306, when the process of step SL307 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step SL309, or when the process of step SL310 is performed, the work area 223 for non-specific control A value corresponding to the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the display switching counter (step SL311).

When a negative determination is made in step SL303, or when the processing of step SL311 is executed, the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for non-specific control corresponds to the ball payout rate that is the target of this notification. Processing for setting display data to be displayed (processing of steps SL312 and SL313) is executed. As already explained, the display data including the display type data and the payout rate display data is set in the display target setting area 276 .

Specifically, first, the display type data corresponding to the value of the notification target counter is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SL312). As already explained, the display type data indicates that the notification target of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is the ball payout percentage (display of characters "d" or "d."). Display data to be performed by the first notification display device 591 and the payout rate of the notification target among the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 Display data for causing the second notification display device 592 to display (display any of the characters "A", "L", "F", and "E") indicating which one is supported including.

After that, out of the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607, the ball payout rate data is read from the area corresponding to the value of the notification target counter, and the read output is The ball payout ratio display data corresponding to the ball ratio data is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SL313), and the present display processing is terminated. The ball payout rate display data includes display data for causing the third notification display device 593 to display a number corresponding to the number in the hundreds place of the ball payout rate to be notified, Display data for causing the fourth notification display device 594 to display the number and display corresponding to the first place number in the ball payout rate of the notification target are made to be displayed by the fifth notification display device 595 display data for

By transmitting the display data consisting of the display type data and the payout rate display data set in the display object setting area 276 in steps SL312 and step SL313 to the display IC 266, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 are displayed. At 595, the payout rate corresponding to the display data is displayed.

The processing of step SL313 is executed each time the display processing (FIG. 327) is executed regardless of the switching timing of the payout rate to be notified. As already explained, the first update unit area 606a and the second update unit area 607a are updated each time the unit calculation period ends. In addition, the latest area 606b of the first calculation period, the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period are updated every time the first calculation period ends, and the second calculation period The latest period area 607b, the first history area 607c of the second calculation period, and the second history area 607d of the second calculation period are updated each time the second calculation period ends. In this case, the display processing (Fig. 327) is executed irrespective of the switching timing of the ball payout rate to be notified in step SL313 for setting the ball payout rate display data in the display target setting area 276 as described above. By being executed each time the ball payout rate data stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 is updated, the payout after the update is performed even if the switching timing does not come. It is possible to notify the ball rate, and when the ball pay rate data stored in the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 is updated, even if the switching timing does not come, after the update It is possible to notify the payout rate of .

On the other hand, if the first notification start flag 608 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is not set to "1" and a negative determination is made in step SL301, regardless of the value of the notification target counter, the current status The current ball payout rate data stored in the ball payout rate area 599 is read, and the ball payout rate corresponding to the 100's digit, the 10's digit and the 1's digit in the read ball payout rate data. The display data is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SL314), and this display processing is terminated. By transmitting the display data corresponding to the ball payout rate display data to the display IC 266, the number in the hundredth place of the current ball payout rate data stored in the current ball payout rate area 599 is displayed for the third notification. The tens digit in the current ball payout rate data is displayed in the fourth notification display device 594, and the ones digit in the current ball payout rate data is displayed in the fifth notification display. Displayed on device 595 . With the above configuration, when the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", the ball payout rate in the past unit calculation period, the first calculation period, and the second calculation period is not notified. , only the current ball payout rate in the current ball payout rate area 599 is reported.

In a situation where the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", the payout rate display data is set in the display object setting area 276, but the display type data is not set. When the ball payout rate is notified in a situation where the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", the display contents of the first notification display device 591 and the second notification display device 592 are changed to the first notification start flag 608. The displayed content is different from the case where the notification of the ball payout rate is performed in the situation where the notification start flag 608 is set to "1". The details of the display contents of the first notification display device 591 and the second notification display device 592 when the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1" will be described later.

Next, normal setting processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal setting process is executed in step S9007 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). Further, the processes of steps SL401 to SL409 in the normal setting process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

At steps SL401 and SL402, the same processes as steps S9101 and S9102 of the normal setting process (FIG. 135) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 is 1 or more (step SL401). The checking counter mainly indicates a situation in which a check display for checking whether or not each display segment 611 to 615 of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 can normally be in a light emitting state. This is a counter that can be grasped by the side CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 recognizes that the check display should be executed when the value of the checking counter is equal to or greater than "1". As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the checking counter setting processing executed in step S8804 of the main processing (FIG. 132), the checking counter corresponds to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds). value is set. In addition, when the value of the checking counter is 1 or more in the checking counter update processing executed in step S9002 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), the value of the checking counter is decremented by 1. .

If the value of the checking counter is 1 or more (step SL401: YES), it means that it is the initial checking period. In this case, check display data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 (step SL402). The display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is display data for controlling the display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, as already described. In addition, the check display data is display data for performing check display on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, that is, in each of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 This is display data for setting all the display segments 611 to 615 to the light emitting state. By supplying the check display data to the display IC 266, all the display segments 611 to 615 of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are turned on as the check display. As a result, the manager of the game hall can grasp whether the display segments 611 to 615 of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 can normally be in the light emitting state.

If the value of the counter under check is "0" and it is not the initial check period (step SL401: NO), the first notification start flag 608 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1". It is determined whether or not there is (step SL403). If the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1" (step SL403: NO), initial response display setting processing is executed for the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 (step SL404). In the setting process, the display data for making all the display segments 611 and 612 of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 to emit light is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 . In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which all the display segments 611 and 612 of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 are in the light emitting state. 592 may be configured so that blinking display is performed in all display segments 611 and 612 .

After that, the payout rate display data set in the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for non-specific control is read out (step SL405), and the read out payout rate display data is displayed on the third to fifth notification display devices. The display data applied to 593 to 595 are set in the fifth display data buffer 275 (step SL406). As already explained, in the display processing (FIG. 327), if the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1" (step SL301: NO), the current ball payout rate data is read from the current ball payout rate area 599. , and sets the payout rate display data corresponding to the 100's, 10's, and 1's digits in the read current payout rate data in the display object setting area 276 (step SL314). At step SL406, this ball payout rate display data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 as display data applied to the third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595. FIG.

By supplying the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in steps SL404 and SL406 to the display IC 266, all of the display segments 611 in the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 , 612 are in a luminous state, the third notification display device 593 displays the number in the hundreds place of the current ball payout rate data stored in the current ball payout rate area 599, and the fourth The notification display device 594 displays the tens digit of the current ball payout rate data, and the fifth notification display device 595 displays the ones digit of the current ball payout rate data. While all the display segments 611 and 612 of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 are in a light-emitting state, the third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595 display numbers corresponding to the ball payout rate. By displaying this, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to recognize that the currently informed ball payout rate is the current ball payout rate in the situation where the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1". It becomes possible.

Further, in a situation where "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609, the second 1 unit update area 606a→first calculation period latest area 606b→first calculation period first history area 606c→first calculation period second history area 606d→second unit update area 607a→second calculation period latest While the ball payout rate to be notified is switched in a predetermined order of area 607b→first history area 607c in the second calculation period→second history area 607d in the second calculation period, the first notification starts. In a situation where the flag 608 is not set to "1", the current ball payout rate in the current ball payout rate area 599 is maintained as a notification target. As a result, when the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is checked at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to confirm the current ball payout rate at an arbitrary timing. In addition, even after the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1", it is possible to check the current ball payout rate in a situation where the ball payout rate has not been stored in the first display target area 606 even once. Become.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculation start flag 597 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL407). As already explained, the calculation start flag 597 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the calculation start flag 597 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the calculation start flag 597 becomes "0". Then, in a situation where the calculation start flag 597 is the value of "0", the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is the calculation start reference number (specifically 300), the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1". If "1" is not set to the calculation start flag 597 (step SL407: NO), the blinking setting process of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 is executed (step SL408), and the normal Ends the time setting process.

In step SL408, in the blinking setting processing of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, the display corresponding to the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 591. , 592, the setting is made so that the display is blinked. As a setting for blinking display, specifically, for transmission of display data to the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is used. The corresponding data is transmitted to the display IC 266 until a predetermined lighting period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, after which all the display segments 611 and 612 of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 are turned off. State data is transmitted to the display IC 266 until a predetermined turn-off period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, after which the predetermined turn-on period and the predetermined turn-off period are alternately repeated. As a result, when the ball payout rate is displayed in a situation where the calculation start flag 597 is not set to "1", blinking display is performed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592. Based on the blinking display, it can be grasped that the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA has not reached the calculation start reference number (specifically, 300).

If it is determined in step SL403 that the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1", the display data set in the display target setting area 276 in the non-specific control work area 223 is read, and the read display is performed. The data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 (step SL409), and this normal setting processing is terminated. By supplying the display data to the display IC 266, the display corresponding to the payout rate to be notified is performed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. FIG. As already explained, when the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the first unit update area 606a→the first In the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 in a predetermined order of the immediate area 606b of the calculation period → the first history area 606c of the first calculation period → the second history area 606d of the first calculation period, It is possible to comprehend the payout rates stored in various areas 606 a to 606 d of the first display target area 606 . Further, when "1" is set in the second notification start flag 609, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the first unit update area 606a→the first calculation period Most recent area 606b→first history area 606c of first calculation period→second history area 606d of first calculation period→second unit update area 607a→last area 607b of second calculation period→first history of second calculation period In the predetermined order of area 607c→second history area 607d for the second calculation period, various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and 2. It is possible to make it possible to grasp the payout rates stored in various areas 607 a to 607 d of the display target area 607 .

Next, how the first notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609 are set to "1" will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 329(a) shows the state of the first notification start flag 608, FIG. 329(b) shows the update timing of the first display target area 606, and FIG. 329(c) shows the end timing of the initial first calculation period. 329(d) shows the state of the second notification start flag 609, FIG. 329(e) shows the update timing of the second display target area 607, and FIG. 329(f) shows the first second calculation period FIG. 329(g) shows the period during which the initial response display is performed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, and FIG. 329(h) shows the first and second notification display devices. 329(i) shows the state of the calculation start flag 597, FIG. 329(j) shows the initial check period, and FIG. 329(k) shows the first unit calculation. Indicates the start timing of the period.

At the timing of t1, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 329(j). As a result, check display is started on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 . After that, at the timing of t2, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 329(j). As a result, the check display on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 ends. At the timing t2 when the initial check period ends, initial response display is started on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 as shown in FIG. 329(g). As already explained, the characters "8.8" are displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 in the initial correspondence display. Also, at the timing t2, as shown in FIG. 329(h), the blinking display period in the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 is started. Therefore, on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, the characters "8.8" are displayed blinking from timing t2 to timing t3.

After that, at the timing of t3, the calculation start flag 597 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 329(i). As already explained, in the calculation start flag 597, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in all game states is the calculation start reference number ( Specifically, 300) is set to "1". At the timing of t3, the first unit calculation period starts as shown in FIG. 329(k). Also, as shown in the timing diagram 329(h) at t3, the flashing display period in the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 ends. As a result, the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 light up and display the characters "8.8".

After that, when the first calculation period ends as shown in FIG. 329(c) at timing t4, the first display target area 606 is updated as shown in FIG. 329(b). Specifically, the ball payout rate data for the last four unit calculation periods are stored in the first unit update area 606a. At the timing of t4 when the first calculation period ends, the 0th to 3rd storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 store the four outputs in each of the most recent four unit calculation periods included in the first calculation period. Ball rate data is stored. Therefore, the ball payout rate data for the last four entire unit calculation periods stored in the first unit update area 606a at the timing of t4 is the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period that ended this time. Further, at the timing of t4, the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period is also stored in the immediately preceding area 606b for the first calculation period. Also, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 329(g), the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 complete the initial correspondence display, and as shown in FIG. 329(a), the first notification start flag is displayed. 608 is set to "1". As a result, display of the ball payout rates stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is started.

After that, when the first second calculation period ends at timing t5 as shown in FIG. 329(f), the second display target area 607 is updated as shown in FIG. 329(e). Specifically, the ball payout rate data for the last ten unit calculation periods is stored in the second unit update area 607a. At the timing t5 when the second calculation period ends, the 0th to 9th storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602 store 10 outputs in each of the last 10 unit calculation periods included in the second calculation period. Ball rate data is stored. Therefore, the ball payout rate for the last 10 unit calculation periods stored in the second unit update area 607a at the timing of t5 is the final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period that ended this time. Further, at the timing t5, the final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period is also stored in the immediate area 607b for the second calculation period. At the timing of t5, the second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 329(d). As a result, in addition to the display of the payout rate stored in the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, the display of the second display target area 607 The display of the payout rates stored in various areas 607a to 607d is started.

As described above, until the timing t4 when the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1", the initial response display is performed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, and the first to first 5 Display of the current ball payout rate in the current ball payout rate area 599 is performed on the information display devices 591 to 595 . Therefore, the manager of the gaming hall, based on the fact that the characters "8.8" are displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, 595, it can be understood that the current ball payout rate in the current ball payout rate area 599 is displayed.

Until the timing of t4 when the first notification start flag 608 is set to "1", the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 are the first to the first 5 are not displayed on the notification display devices 591 to 595. As a result, the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 in which no ball payout rate data is stored become the display targets of the third to fifth display target areas. This prevents a situation in which the payout rate of "000" is continuously displayed on the notification display devices 593-595.

In the period from timing t4 to timing t5 when "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and "1" is not set to the second notification start flag 609, the first to fifth notification displays Areas 606a to 606d of the first display area 606 are to be displayed by the devices 591 to 595, while areas 607a to 607d of the second display area 607 are not to be displayed. As a result, the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 in which no ball payout rate data is stored are displayed, and "000" is displayed on the third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595. It is prevented that the ball rate is continuously displayed.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, display of the ball output ratio indicating the ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in all game states to the total number of game balls discharged. is done. As a result, it is possible to ascertain abnormal states in which various ball payout rates exceed the upper limit of the normal range (first normal range and second normal range) and abnormal states in which various ball payout rates fall below the lower limit of the normal range. can be made possible. By making it possible to grasp abnormal states in which various ball payout rates exceed the upper limit of the normal range, it is possible to confirm whether or not there is an act that illegally increases the total number of game balls paid out to the manager of the game hall. can give you the opportunity to do so. In addition, by making it possible to grasp that the various ball output rates are in an abnormal state that is below the lower limit of the normal range, it is possible to inform the manager of the game hall that the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10 is in an abnormal state. It is possible to give an opportunity to perform maintenance to adjust the state of

The first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595 are configured to display various ball payout rates in the numerical range of "0" to "999", so that various ball payout rates are within the normal range ( 1 normal range and second normal range), if it is below the lower limit (41% in the first normal range, 51% in the second normal range), only the presence or absence of an abnormality in which the ball output rate is below the lower limit of the normal range In addition, it is possible to grasp the degree of the abnormality. Specifically, the lower the ball output rate is, the more serious the abnormality is and the more prompt response is required. In addition, if the ball output rate exceeds the upper limit of the normal range (149% in the first normal range, 133% in the second normal range), only the presence or absence of an abnormality in which the ball output rate exceeds the upper limit of the normal range In addition, it is possible to grasp the degree of the abnormality. Specifically, the higher the ball output rate, the more serious the abnormality and the more urgent the need to deal with it.

Various ball payout rates are calculated without distinguishing game states. Specifically, the various ball pay-out rates are set for each ball entry portion in a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode, a game state that is the opening/closing execution mode, and a game state that is the high-frequency support mode. It is calculated based on the number of balls entered into 24a, 31-34. For this reason, while eliminating the need to provide a counter for counting the number of balls entering each of the ball entering portions 24a, 31 to 34 for each game state, the presence or absence of abnormalities in various ball payout rates and the presence or absence of abnormalities in all game states are eliminated. The degree can be grasped. As a result, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main side RAM 65 for making it possible to grasp the presence or absence of abnormalities in various ball payout rates and the degree of abnormality in all game states.

Each time a unit calculation period ends, the ball payout rate for that unit calculation period is calculated within a numerical range of "0" to "999", and the calculated ball payout rate information (ball payout rate data) is stored in the first management buffer. 601 and storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602. FIG. With the configuration for storing the information on the ball payout rate whose data amount is smaller than the data amount of the information on the final total number of payouts in the unit calculation period, the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 and the second management The storage capacity of the storage areas 602a to 602j of the buffer 602 can be reduced.

The first unit update area 606a stores ball payout rate data for the last four unit calculation periods. The first unit update area 606a is updated each time the unit calculation period ends even during the first calculation period. By displaying the ball payout rate of the first unit update area 606a on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, an abnormality of the ball payout rate relative to the first normal range (41% to 149%) occurs. In this case, it is possible to grasp the abnormality at an early stage. The second unit update area 607a stores ball payout rate data for the last ten unit calculation periods. The second unit update area 607a is updated each time the unit calculation period ends even during the second calculation period. By displaying the ball payout rate of the second unit update area 607a on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, an abnormality in the ball payout rate relative to the second normal range (51% to 133%) occurs. In this case, it is possible to grasp the abnormality at an early stage.

Based on the ball payout rate data stored in the first display target area 606 and the second display target area 607, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods. (Ball payout rate over the last four unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate in the first calculation period) and ball payout rate over the last ten unit calculation periods (ball payout rate over the last ten unit calculation periods and The ball payout rate in the second calculation period) is displayed. The lower limit (41%) of the first normal range (41% to 149%) is set smaller than the lower limit (51%) of the second normal range (51% to 133%), and the upper limit of the first normal range (149%) is set larger than the upper limit (133%) of the second normal range. Therefore, even when the ball payout rate for the entire 10 unit calculation periods is out of the second normal range, the state where the ball payout rate for the entire 4 unit calculation periods is within the first normal range continues. case is conceivable. In addition, in the event that an abnormality in which the ball payout rate deviates from the normal numerical range temporarily occurs, the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods will deviate from the first normal range, while the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods will It is conceivable that the ball payout rate in 2 falls within the second normal range. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display both the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods. , it is possible to prevent the abnormalities in the ball payout rate in the entire four unit calculation periods and the abnormalities in the ball payout rate in the entire ten unit calculation periods from being overlooked.

Each time a unit calculation period ends, the ball payout rate is calculated based on the ball payout rate data stored in the first management buffer 601 for the last four unit calculation periods. In this configuration, if one first calculation period ends due to the end of the unit calculation period, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times will be the final payout rate for the first calculation period that ended this time. It becomes the ball rate. For this reason, a buffer for storing information (ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period) for calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times and the final ball payout rate in the first calculation period are calculated. (ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period) is provided separately, compared to the configuration in which a separate buffer is provided for storing information (ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period), the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times and the final It is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main side RAM 65 for storing information for calculating the actual ball payout rate.

Each time a unit calculation period ends, the ball payout rate is calculated based on the ball payout rate data stored in the second management buffer 602 for the last 10 unit calculation periods. In this configuration, if one second calculation period ends due to the end of the unit calculation period, the ball payout rate for the entire ten recent unit calculation periods will be the final payout rate for the second calculation period that ended this time. It becomes the ball rate. Therefore, a buffer for storing information (ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period) for calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times and the final ball payout rate in the second calculation period are calculated. (ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period) is separately provided, compared to the configuration in which a buffer for storing the information (ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period) is separately provided, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times and the final It is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main side RAM 65 for storing information for calculating the actual ball payout rate.

In the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, in addition to the display of the ball payout rate in the most recent first calculation period, the display of the ball payout rate in the first calculation period one time before and the ball payout rate two times before The display of the payout rate in one calculation period is performed. Display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 by making it possible to grasp whether the ball payout rate in the past first calculation period is within the first normal range (41% to 149%) It is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall by reducing the frequency of checking the . In addition, when an abnormality in the ball payout rate is confirmed in the most recent first calculation period, it is possible to retroactively grasp when the abnormality in the ball payout rate has occurred.

In the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595, in addition to displaying the ball payout rate in the most recent second calculation period, the ball payout rate in the second calculation period one time before and the ball payout rate two times before 2 Display of the payout rate in the calculation period is performed. Display of the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 by making it possible to grasp whether the ball payout rate in the past second calculation period is within the second normal range (51% to 133%) It is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall by reducing the frequency of checking the . Further, when an abnormality in the ball payout rate is confirmed in the most recent second calculation period, it is possible to retroactively grasp when the abnormality in the ball payout rate has occurred.

A plurality of types of payout percentages are displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. FIG. Specifically, when "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and "1" is not set to the second notification start flag 609, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 Then, the ball payout rates of various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 are displayed. Further, when "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609, in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, various areas 606a of the first display target area 606 606d and various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 are displayed. In this configuration, the display of these ball payout percentages is automatically switched each time a predetermined display period (specifically, 5 seconds) ends. As a result, the number of operations required to display the payout rate of the type desired to be confirmed can be reduced, and the burden on the manager of the game hall can be reduced.

The first and second information display devices 591 and 592 display the types of ball payout percentages displayed on the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595 . The first normal range (41% to 149%), which is the normal range of the ball payout rate over the entire four unit calculation periods, and the second normal range ( 51% to 133%). Therefore, if the type of ball payout rate displayed by the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 is misidentified, the ball payout rate is within the normal range (first normal range or second normal range). There is a possibility of misjudging whether or not it is within the range. By combining the display on the first notification display device 591 and the display on the second notification display device 592, the types of ball payout percentages displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 are displayed. By making it possible to comprehend, in a configuration where a plurality of types of ball payout rates are displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, misidentification of the type of the ball payout rate is prevented, and the payout rate is prevented. It is possible to accurately determine whether or not the ball rate falls within the normal range (first normal range or second normal range).

The third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595 display the number in the hundredth place of the payout rate, the number in the tenth place of the payout rate, and the number in the ones place. The normal range (first normal range or second It is possible to grasp not only whether there is an abnormality in the ball payout rate relative to the normal range), but also the degree of abnormality.

Since the first management buffer 601 and the second management buffer 602 storing the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period are ring buffers, the already stored ball payout rate data in the past unit calculation period can be moved. Instead, the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period that ended this time can be newly stored in these management buffers 601 and 602 . This simplifies the processing configuration for storing a plurality of pieces of ball payout rate data for each unit calculation period of the latest plurality of times, and stores a plurality of pieces of ball payout rate data for each unit calculation period of the latest plurality of times. It is possible to reduce the processing load for

The main CPU 63 recognizes that the first calculation period has ended based on the fact that the value of the first write pointer 603, which makes it possible to recognize the write destination in the first management buffer 601, has completed one cycle. For this reason, compared with the configuration in which a dedicated counter for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is provided separately from the first write pointer 603, the main counter for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is provided. The storage capacity of the side RAM 65 can be reduced, and the processing configuration for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period can be simplified. Also, the main CPU 63 recognizes that the second calculation period has ended based on the fact that the value of the second write pointer 604, which makes it possible to recognize the write destination in the second management buffer 602, has completed one cycle. For this reason, compared with the configuration in which a dedicated counter for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is provided separately from the second write pointer 604, the main counter for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is provided. The storage capacity of the side RAM 65 can be reduced, and the processing configuration for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period can be simplified.

In a situation where "1" is not set to the first notification start flag 608, various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the second display target area in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 The display of the ball payout rate in various areas 607a to 607d of 607 is not performed. As a result, the various areas 606a to 606d of the first display target area 606 and the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607, in which ball payout rate data is not stored, become display targets, and the third to fifth notifications are made. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display devices 593 to 595 from continuously displaying the payout rate of "000".

In a situation where the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", the current ball payout rate is displayed in the current ball payout rate area 599 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. FIG. As a result, the current ball payout rate is grasped by the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 until the ball payout rate data for the first calculation period is stored in the first display target area 606. can be made possible.

In a situation where the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 display the initial response. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the current ball payout rate is being displayed in the current ball payout rate area 599 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 .

In a situation where "1" is not set to the calculation start flag 597, the flashing display for flashing the initial correspondence display (display of "8.8") performed by the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592 is displayed. done. As a result, based on the display modes of the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA has reached the calculation start reference number (specifically, 300). It is possible to comprehend that there is no situation.

In a situation where "1" is set to the first notification start flag 608 and "1" is not set to the second notification start flag 609, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display the second The display of the payout rate in various areas 607a to 607d of the display target area 607 is not performed. As a result, the various areas 607a to 607d of the second display target area 607 in which no ball payout rate data is stored become the display targets, and "000" is displayed on the third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the display of the ball rate is continuously performed.

<Ninetieth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, based on the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period stored in the common buffer, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the ball payout rate for the first calculation period, and the units for the last ten times are calculated. This embodiment differs from the eighty-ninth embodiment in that the payout rate for the entire calculation period and the payout rate for the second calculation period are calculated. The configuration that is different from the eighty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 330 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of the non-specific control work area 223 used for managing game history in the embodiment.

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a common management buffer 616 as shown in FIG. 330, instead of the first management buffer 601 and the second management buffer 602 in the eighty-ninth embodiment. The common management buffer 616 stores the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods (the ball payout rate for the entire latest four unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate for the first calculation period), and the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for ten times. Information for calculating the ball payout rate (the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent 10 times and the ball payout rate for the second calculation period) This is a ring buffer in which ball payout rate data) is stored. The common management buffer 616 is provided with 0th storage area 616a to 9th storage area 616j as storage areas for storing ball payout rate data in a unit calculation period. The 0th to 9th storage areas 616a to 616j all have the same storage capacity, and can store information on the payout rate (numerical information of any of '0' to '999'). It has a storage capacity of 10 bits.

As shown in FIG. 330, a common write pointer 617 is provided in the non-specific control work area 223 . The common write pointer 617 is a counter that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the memory areas 616a to 616j to be the current write destination among the ten memory areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616. FIG. The common write pointer 617 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value (specifically, "9"). The value of "n" (n is any integer from 0 to 9) of the common write pointer 617 corresponds to the state where the write destination is the nth storage area 616a to 616j. For example, a value of "0" for the common write pointer 617 corresponds to a state where the write destination is the 0th storage area 616a, and a value of "2" for the common write pointer 617 corresponds to a state where the write destination is the second storage area 616c. corresponds to the state where

Each time a unit calculation period ends, the main CPU 63 calculates the final ball payout rate for the unit calculation period that has ended, based on the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-balls counter area 596. do. Then, the information on the calculated ball payout rate is written in storage areas 616 a to 616 j of the common management buffer 616 corresponding to the value of the common write pointer 617 . The value of the common write pointer 617 is incremented by 1 each time the information on the ball payout rate is written to the common management buffer 616, and when the value after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "9"), " 0” is cleared. Therefore, the 0th to 9th storage areas 616a to 616j in the common management buffer 616 are in a state in which 10 pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the latest 10 times are set.

The value of the common write pointer 617 becomes "0" after 1 round by writing the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period to the common management buffer 616 10 times. The main CPU 63 recognizes that the second calculation period has ended based on the fact that the value of the common write pointer 617 has made one round and has become "0". For this reason, compared to the configuration in which a dedicated counter for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is provided separately from the common write pointer 617, the main side for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is used. The storage capacity of RAM 65 can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 330, a cycle management flag 618 is provided in the non-specific control work area 223 . The cycle management flag 618 is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the end timing of the first calculation period by combining it with the value of the common write pointer 617 . The state (“0” or “1”) of the cycle management flag 618 is inverted each time the value of the common write pointer 617 makes one cycle and becomes “0”. With only the value of the common write pointer 617, it is not possible to grasp that four unit calculation periods have elapsed since the previous first calculation period ended, that is, that the current first calculation period has ended. When the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "0", the main CPU 63 determines whether the value of the common write pointer 617 is "0", "4" or "8". It is possible to grasp that the current first calculation period has ended after four unit calculation periods have passed since , and when the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "1", the value of the common write pointer 617 is is "2" or "6", it can be understood that the current first calculation period has ended after four unit calculation periods have elapsed since the end of the previous first calculation period. In addition to the common write pointer 617, a 1-bit cycle management flag 618 is provided to grasp the end timing of the first calculation period. The storage capacity of the main-side RAM 65 for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is reduced as compared with the configuration provided separately.

Next, the payout rate storage processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the payout rate storage process is executed at step SL112 of the check process (FIG. 325) when the unit calculation period has ended. Further, the processes of steps SL501 to SL522 in the payout rate storage process are executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the payout rate storage process, first, the current payout rate data stored in the current payout rate area 599 is grasped (step SL501). After that, based on the value of the common write pointer 617, the storage areas 616a to 616j to be the write destination are specified among the 0th to 9th storage areas 616a to 616j in the common management buffer 616 (step SL502). As already explained, when the value of the common write pointer 617 is "n" (n is any integer from 0 to 9), the n-th storage areas 616a to 616j are specified as the storage areas 616a to 616j to be written. be.

After that, the storage areas 616a to 616j identified at step SL502 are overwritten with the current ball payout rate data ascertained at step SL501 (step SL503), and the common write pointer 617 is updated (step SL504). In the process of updating the common write pointer 617, 1 is added to the value of the common write pointer 617, and when the value after the addition of 1 exceeds the maximum value of "9", the value of the common write pointer 617 is changed to "0". clear.

Thereafter, at step SL504, it is determined whether or not the value of the common write pointer 617 has completed one cycle (step SL505). At step SL505, if the value of the common write pointer 617 after being updated at step SL504 is "0", it is determined that the value of the common write pointer 617 has made one round. If an affirmative determination is made at step SL505, the cycle management flag 618 in the non-specific control work area 223 is reversed (step SL506). In the inversion process, when the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "0", the cycle management flag 618 is set to "1", and when the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "1", the cycle management flag 618 is set to "1". The value of the cycle management flag 618 is cleared to "0".

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first notification start flag 608 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL507). As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the first notification start flag 608 is used to display the payout rates of the various areas 606a to 606d in the first display target area 606 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to grasp whether or not it is a situation to execute The first notification start flag 608 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Also when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the first notification start flag 608 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the first notification start flag 608 becomes "0". The first notification start flag 608 is set to "1" when the storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616 store four pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for four times. set. The state in which the value of the first notification start flag 608 is "0" corresponds to the state in which the number of ball payout rate data stored in the storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616 is 3 or less. . When the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", as in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display various areas of the first display target area 606. The display of the payout rate stored in 606a-606d is not performed.

If a negative determination is made at step SL507, it is determined whether or not the value of the common write pointer 617 updated at step SL504 is "4" (step SL508). If an affirmative determination is made in step SL508, it means that the number of ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period stored in the common management buffer 616 is 4, so the first notification start flag 608 is set to " 1" is set (step SL509).

When the affirmative determination is made in step SL507, or when the process of step SL509 is performed, the first payout rate calculation process is executed (step SL510). As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, in the first ball payout rate calculation process, the first notification start flag 608 must be set to "1" (if an affirmative determination is made in step SL507, or if an affirmative determination is made in step SL509 is executed on the condition that the processing of

FIG. 332 is a flow chart showing the first payout rate calculation process. The processes of steps SL601 to SL609 in the first payout rate calculation process are executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the first payout rate calculation process, first, the clearing process of the calculation area 598 is executed (step SL601). In the clear processing, the calculation area 598 in the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0". After that, subtraction processing of the common write pointer 617 is performed (step SL602). In the subtraction process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the common write pointer 617 in the work area 223 for non-specific control, and if the value of the common write pointer 617 after the subtraction of 1 is less than "0", the common write pointer 617 is Set "9".

Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the subtraction number counter 619 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SL603). The subtraction number counter 619 is a counter that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the number of times the subtraction process (step SL602) of the common write pointer 617 has been executed.

After that, in the common management buffer 616, the storage areas 616a to 616j corresponding to the values of the common write pointer 617 after the processing of step SL601 are grasped (step SL604), and stored in the grasped storage areas 616a to 616j. The stored ball payout rate data is added to the calculation area 598 (step SL605).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the subtraction number counter 619 is "4" (step SL606), and if a negative determination is made at step SL606, the process returns to step SL602, and an affirmative determination is made at step SL606. The processing from step SL602 to step SL605 is repeated until it is completed. By performing the processing of steps SL602 to step SL605 four times, the payout rate in the unit calculation period ended this time, the payout rate in the previous unit calculation period, and the unit calculation two times before are displayed in the calculation area 598. The payout rate in the period and the payout rate in the unit calculation period three times before are added. As a result, the total value of the four ball payout rates in the most recent four unit calculation periods is set in the calculation area 598 .

If an affirmative determination is made in step SL606, the total value is divided (step SL607). In the division process, the total value of the most recent four ball payout rates stored in the calculation area 598 is divided by "4" to calculate the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times, The calculated ball payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the ball payout rate for the last four unit calculation periods is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". As a result, the calculation area 598 is in a state in which the ball payout rate data for the last four unit calculation periods are stored.

After that, addition processing of the common write pointer 617 is executed (step SL608). In the addition process, by repeating the addition process of adding 1 to the value of the common write pointer 617 four times, the value of the common write pointer 617 is set to the value before the first payout rate calculation process (Fig. 322) is started. back to If the value of the common write pointer 617 after addition of 1 exceeds the maximum value of the common write pointer 617, which is "9", in any of the addition processes that are repeated four times, the common write pointer 617 Clear the value of "0". After clearing the value of the common write pointer 617 to "0", if addition processing remains, the remaining addition processing is executed. Thereafter, the value of the subtraction number counter 619 is cleared to "0" (step SL609), and the first payout rate calculation process is terminated.

As described above, the shared write pointer 617 is used to specify the storage areas 616a to 616j in which the four pieces of ball payout rate data for each unit calculation period for the most recent four times are stored in the common management buffer 616. . As a result, compared to a configuration in which a dedicated counter for specifying the storage areas 616a to 616j is provided separately from the common write pointer 617, four pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the most recent four times are stored. The configuration can be simplified to identify the storage areas 616a-616j that are stored.

Also, after calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times, the value of the common write pointer 617 is returned to the value before the first ball payout rate calculation process (FIG. 332) is started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the write destination in the common management buffer 616 from changing due to the first payout rate calculation process.

Returning to the description of the payout rate storage process (Fig. 331), after executing the first payout rate calculation process (Fig. 332) in step SL510, the overwriting process of the first unit update area 606a is executed (step SL511). . In the overwriting process, the first unit update area 606a is overwritten with the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times calculated in step SL510.

After that, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the first calculation period (step SL512). At step SL512, when the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "0" and the value of the common write pointer 617 is "0", "4", or "8", it is determined that the first calculation period has ended. When the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "1" and the value of the common write pointer 617 is "2" or "6", it is determined that the first calculation period has ended. If an affirmative determination is made in step SL512, processing for updating the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period ( Steps SL513 to SL514) are executed.

At steps SL513 and SL514, the same processing as steps SL211 and SL212 of the payout rate storage processing (FIG. 326) in the eighty-ninth embodiment is executed. Specifically, first, the first data shift process is executed (step SL513). The contents of the first data shift process are already explained in the eighty-ninth embodiment. By executing the first data shift process, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period two times before the first calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 606d of the first calculation period, and the first calculation period ended this time. The ball payout rate data in the first calculation period immediately preceding the first calculation period is stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the most recent area 606b of the first calculation period is cleared to "0".

After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the first unit update area 606a is stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period (step SL514). As already explained, the first unit update area 606a stores the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times. The process of step SL514 is performed on the condition that the first calculation period has ended (step SL512: YES). At the timing when the first calculation period ends, the most recent four unit calculation periods are the four unit calculation periods included in the first calculation period that ended this time. Therefore, at the timing when the process of step SL514 is performed, the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period that has ended this time is stored in the first unit update area 606a, and in step SL514, the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period is stored. The latest area 606b also stores the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period that ended this time.

When a negative determination is made in step SL508, when a negative determination is made in step SL512, or when the processing of step SL514 is performed, the second notification start flag 609 in the work area 223 for non-specific control It is determined whether or not "1" is set (step SL515). As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the second notification start flag 609 is used to display the payout rates of various areas 607a to 607d in the second display target area 607 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to grasp whether or not it is a situation to execute The second notification start flag 609 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Also when the non-specific control work area 223 including the second notification start flag 609 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the second notification start flag 609 becomes "0". The second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" when 10 pieces of payout rate data in each unit calculation period for 10 times are stored in the storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616. set. When the value of the second notification start flag 609 is "0", at least one storage area 616a-616j out of ten storage areas 616a-616j of the common management buffer 616 does not store ball payout rate data. corresponds to the state. When the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", as in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display various areas of the second display target area 607. The display of the payout rate stored in 607a to 607d is not performed.

If a negative determination is made at step SL515, it is determined whether or not the value of the common write pointer 617 has made one round in the process of updating the common write pointer 617 at step SL504 (step SL516). At step SL516, if the value of the common write pointer 617 after being updated at step SL504 is "0", it is determined that the value of the common write pointer 617 has made one round. If an affirmative determination is made in step SL516, it means that the second calculation period has ended, so the second notification start flag 609 is set to "1" (step SL517).

If the determination in step SL515 is affirmative, or if the process of step SL517 is performed, a second payout rate calculation process is executed (step SL518). In the second payout rate calculation process, first, the calculation area 598 in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0", and the payout rate data (" 0” to “999”) is set in the calculation area 598. After that, by adding the nine ball payout rates stored in the first to ninth storage areas 616b to 616j of the common management buffer 616 to the value in the calculation area 598, the total ten ball payout rates are calculated. Calculate the value. After that, by dividing the value in the calculation area 598 by “10”, the ball payout rate for the last ten unit calculation periods is calculated, and the calculated ball payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As already explained, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". As a result, the calculation area 598 is in a state of storing the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times.

After that, the overwrite processing of the second unit update area 607a is executed (step SL519). In the overwriting process, the second unit update area 607a is overwritten with the payout rate data for the last 10 unit calculation periods calculated in step SL518. As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, every time one unit calculation period ends, the ball payout rate data stored in the second unit update area 607a is changed to the ball payout rate data for the last ten unit calculation periods. is updated to

After that, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the second calculation period (step SL520). At step SL520, when the value of the common write pointer 617 after being updated at step SL504 is "0", it is determined that the second calculation period has ended. If a negative determination is made in step SL520, this processing for storing ball payout percentage is terminated.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made at step SL520, the process proceeds to step SL521. At steps SL521 and SL522, the same processes as steps SL223 and SL224 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 326) in the eighty-ninth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, the second data shift process is executed (step SL521). The contents of the second data shift process are already explained in the eighty-ninth embodiment. By executing the second data shift process, the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period two times before the second calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 607d of the second calculation period, and the current end is stored. The ball payout rate data in the second calculation period immediately preceding the second calculation period is stored in the first history area 607c of the second calculation period, and the most recent area 607b of the second calculation period is cleared to "0".

After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the second unit update area 607a is stored in the nearest area 607b of the second calculation period (step SL522), and this ball payout rate calculation process is terminated. As already explained, the second unit update area 607a stores the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times. When the value of the second write pointer 604 completes one cycle and one second calculation period ends, the ten most recent unit calculation periods are the ten unit calculation periods included in the currently completed second calculation period. Therefore, in the second unit update area 607a, the final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period that ended this time is stored. The final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period is stored.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period is stored in the common management buffer 616, and based on the ball payout rate data stored in the common management buffer 616, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times and the ball payout rate for the last ten times are calculated. is calculated for the entire unit calculation period. A buffer that stores 4 pieces of ball payout rate data used when calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest 4 times, and a buffer for calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest 10 times. Since the buffer for storing the 10 pieces of ball payout rate data to be used is shared, the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period can be stored as compared with the configuration in which these buffers are provided separately. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main RAM 65 for this purpose.

Using the common write pointer 617 for specifying the write destination storage areas 616a to 616j among the 0th to 9th storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616, each of the most recent four writes is performed in the common management buffer 616. It is configured to specify storage areas 616a to 616j in which four pieces of ball payout rate data in a unit calculation period are stored. As a result, compared to a configuration in which a dedicated counter for specifying the storage areas 616a to 616j is provided separately from the common write pointer 617, four pieces of ball payout rate data for each unit calculation period for the most recent four times are stored. The configuration can be simplified to identify the storage areas 616a-616j that are stored.

The value of the common write pointer 617 is returned to the value before the first payout rate calculation process (FIG. 332) is started after calculating the payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times. As a result, it is possible to prevent the write destination in the common management buffer 616 from changing due to the first payout rate calculation process.

When the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "0", the main CPU 63 ends one first calculation period when the value of the common write pointer 617 is "0", "4" or "8". When the value of the cycle management flag 618 is "1" and the value of the common write pointer 617 is "2" or "6", one first calculation period is completed. Grasp. In addition to the common write pointer 617, a 1-bit cycle management flag 618 is provided to grasp the end timing of the first calculation period. The storage capacity of the main-side RAM 65 for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period is reduced as compared with the configuration provided separately.

The main CPU 63 recognizes that the second calculation period has ended based on the fact that the value of the common write pointer 617 has made one round and has become "0". For this reason, compared to the configuration in which a dedicated counter for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is provided separately from the common write pointer 617, the main side for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is used. The storage capacity of RAM 65 can be reduced.

<91st Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 90th embodiment in that a counter area is provided for storing 10 pieces of payout rate data in each of the 10 most recent unit calculation periods. The configuration that is different from the ninetieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 90th embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 333 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of the non-specific control work area 223 used for managing game history in the embodiment.

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a common management counter area 621 as shown in FIG. 333, instead of the common management buffer 616 in the 90th embodiment. The common management counter area 621 displays the ball payout rate for the entire four unit calculation periods (the ball payout rate for the entire latest four unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate for the first calculation period) and the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods. information for calculating the ball payout rate (the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent ten times and the ball payout rate for the second calculation period) This is a counter area for storing ball payout rate data of The common management counter area 621 is provided with 10 payout rate counters 621a to 621j as counters for storing payout rate data in a unit calculation period. Specifically, the common management counter area 621 stores a 0th ball payout rate counter 621a that stores the ball payout rate in the most recent unit calculation period, and the ball payout rate in the previous unit calculation period. A first ball payout rate counter 621b, a second ball payout rate counter 621c that stores the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period two units before, and a third ball payout rate counter 621c that stores the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period three days before. A ball payout rate counter 621d, a fourth ball payout rate counter 621e that stores the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period four times before, and a fifth ball payout rate that stores the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period five days before. A rate counter 621f, a sixth ball payout rate counter 621g that stores the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period six units before, and a seventh ball payout rate counter that stores the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period seven days before. 621h, an eighth ball payout rate counter 621i that stores the ball payout rate in the eight unit calculation period before, and a ninth ball payout rate counter 621j that stores the ball payout rate in the nine unit calculation period before. is provided. All of these 0th to 9th ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j have the same storage capacity. It has a storage capacity of 10 bits so that it can be stored.

Next, the ball payout rate storage processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the payout rate storage process is executed at step SL112 of the check process (FIG. 325) when the unit calculation period has ended. Further, the processes of steps SL701 to SL720 in the payout rate storage process are executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In the payout rate storage process, first, the data shift process of the common management counter area 621 is executed (step SL701). In the data shift process, information on the ball payout rate stored in the 0th to 9th ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j in the common management counter area 621 is shifted from the eighth ball payout rate counter 621i to the ninth ball payout rate counter 621j. , 7th ball payout rate counter 621h → 8th ball payout rate counter 621i, 6th ball payout rate counter 621g → 7th ball payout rate counter 621h, 5th ball payout rate counter 621f → 6th ball payout rate counter 621g, 4 Ball payout rate counter 621e → 5th ball payout rate counter 621f, 3rd payout rate counter 621d → 4th payout rate counter 621e, 2nd payout rate counter 621c → 3rd payout rate counter 621d, 1st payout rate The ball rate counter 621b is shifted in the order of the second ball payout rate counter 621c and the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a→the first ball payout rate counter 621b. As a result, the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period nine times before is stored in the ninth ball payout rate counter 621j, the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period eight times before is stored in the eighth ball payout rate counter 621i, and 7 The ball payout rate in the previous unit calculation period is stored in the seventh ball payout rate counter 621h, the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period six times before is stored in the sixth ball payout rate counter 621g, and the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period five times before is stored in the sixth ball payout rate counter 621g. The ball payout rate in the calculation period is stored in the fifth ball payout rate counter 621f, the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period four times before is stored in the fourth ball payout rate counter 621e, and the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period three times before is stored in the fourth ball payout rate counter 621e. The ball payout rate is stored in the third ball payout rate counter 621d, the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period two times before is stored in the second ball payout rate counter 621c, and the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period one time before is stored in the third ball payout rate. It is stored in the 1-ball-out rate counter 621b. In the data shift processing of the common management counter area 621, the LDIR instruction is used when shifting the information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. Further, in the data shift processing of the common management counter area 621 in step SL701, after the information is shifted as described above, the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a is cleared to "0".

Thereafter, the current ball payout rate data stored in the current ball payout rate area 599 is grasped (step SL702), and the grasped current ball payout rate data is stored in the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a (step SL703). ). As a result, the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a stores the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period ended this time. In the common management counter area 621, the counter storing the ball payout rate data for the most recent unit calculation period is fixed to the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a, so that the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period ended this time is fixed. The processing configuration for specifying the write destination is simplified.

After that, addition processing of the number-of-writes counter 622 is executed (step SL704). As shown in FIG. 333, in the non-specific control work area 223, there is a writing number counter 622 that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp the number of times the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period is written to the common management counter area 621. is provided. The number-of-writes counter 622 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value (specifically, "19"). The write frequency counter 622 is updated each time the ball payout rate data is written to the common management counter area 621 in the unit calculation period. In the addition processing of the write number counter 622 in step SL704, the value of the write number counter 622 is incremented by 1, and when the value of the write number counter 622 after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value "19", the write number counter 622 is cleared to "0".

After that, it is determined whether or not the first notification start flag 608 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL705). As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the first notification start flag 608 is used to display the payout rates of the various areas 606a to 606d in the first display target area 606 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to grasp whether or not it is a situation to execute The first notification start flag 608 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Also when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the first notification start flag 608 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the first notification start flag 608 becomes "0". In the first notification start flag 608, when four pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for four times are stored in the ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621, " 1" is set. A state in which the value of the first notification start flag 608 is "0" corresponds to a state in which the number of ball payout rate data stored in the ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621 is 3 or less. are doing. When the first notification start flag 608 is not set to "1", as in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display various areas of the first display target area 606. The display of the payout rate stored in 606a-606d is not performed.

If a negative determination is made at step SL705, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-writes counter 622 updated at step SL704 is "4" (step SL706). If an affirmative determination is made in step SL706, it means that the number of ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period stored in the common management counter area 621 has become 4, so the first notification start flag 608 "1" is set (step SL707).

When the affirmative determination is made in step SL705, or when the process of step SL707 is performed, the first payout rate calculation process is executed (step SL708). As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, in the first ball payout rate calculation process, the first notification start flag 608 must be set to "1" (if an affirmative determination is made in step SL705, or if a positive determination is made in step SL707). is executed on the condition that the processing of

In the first payout rate calculation process at step SL708, first, the calculation area 598 in the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0". After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a is set in the calculation area 598, and the first ball payout rate counter 621b, the second ball payout rate counter 621c, and the The three payout rates stored in the third payout rate counter 621d are added. As a result, the calculation area 598 is set with the total value of the four ball payout rates in each of the latest four unit calculation periods. After that, by dividing the total value by “4”, the payout rate for the last four unit calculation periods is calculated, and the calculated payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the ball payout rate for the last four unit calculation periods is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". By executing the first ball payout rate calculation process in step SL708, the calculation area 598 is in a state where the latest four ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period are stored.

In this embodiment, in the common management counter area 621, the counters storing four pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the most recent four times are fixed to the 0th to 3rd ball payout rate counters 621a to 621d. Therefore, in the common management counter area 621, the processing configuration for specifying the counter in which the four pieces of payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the most recent four times are stored is simplified.

After executing the first ball payout rate calculation process in step SL708, in steps SL709 to step SL712, the same processes as steps SL511 to step SL514 of the ball payout rate storage process (FIG. 331) in the 90th embodiment are performed. Execute. Specifically, overwrite processing of the first unit update area 606a is executed (step SL709). In the overwriting process, the first unit update area 606a is overwritten with the ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times calculated in step SL708.

After that, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the first calculation period (step SL710). At step SL710, when the value of the number-of-writes counter 622 is one of "0", "4", "8", "12" and "16", it is determined that the first calculation period has ended. . If an affirmative determination is made in step SL710, processing for updating the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d of the first calculation period ( Steps SL711 to SL712) are executed.

Specifically, first, the first data shift process is executed (step SL711). The contents of the first data shift process are already explained in the eighty-ninth embodiment. By executing the first data shift process, the ball payout rate data in the first calculation period two times before the first calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 606d of the first calculation period, and the first calculation period ended this time. The ball payout rate data in the first calculation period immediately preceding the first calculation period is stored in the first history area 606c of the first calculation period, and the most recent area 606b of the first calculation period is cleared to "0".

After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the first unit update area 606a is stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period (step SL712). As already explained, the first unit update area 606a stores ball payout rate data for the last four unit calculation periods. When one first calculation period ends, the most recent four unit calculation periods are the four unit calculation periods included in the first calculation period that ended this time. Therefore, in the first unit update area 606a, the final ball payout rate data for the first calculation period that ended this time is stored, and in step SL712, the latest area 606b for the first calculation period that ended this time is also stored. The final ball payout rate data for one calculation period is stored.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the second notification start flag 609 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SL713). As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the second notification start flag 609 is used to display the payout rates of various areas 607a to 607d in the second display target area 607 on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to grasp whether or not it is a situation to execute The second notification start flag 609 has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Also when the non-specific control work area 223 including the second notification start flag 609 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the second notification start flag 609 becomes "0". In the second notification start flag 609, when 10 pieces of ball payout rate data in each unit calculation period for 10 times are stored in the ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621, " 1" is set. When the value of the second notification start flag 609 is "0", at least one of the ten ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j in the common management counter area 621 has ball payout rate data. is not stored. When the second notification start flag 609 is not set to "1", as in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display various areas of the second display target area 607. The display of the payout rate stored in 607a to 607d is not performed.

If a negative determination is made in step SL713, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the second calculation period (step SL714). At step SL714, when the value of the number-of-writes counter 622 updated at step SL704 is "0" or "10", it is determined that the second calculation period has ended. If an affirmative determination is made in step SL714, it means that the number of ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period stored in the common management counter area 621 has reached 10, so the second notification start flag 609 "1" is set (step SL715).

When a negative determination is made in step SL713, or when the process of step SL715 is executed, a second payout rate calculation process is executed (step SL716). In the second payout rate calculation process, first, the calculation area 598 in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0", and the payout rate data ( Any numerical information from “0” to “999”) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, 9 ball payout rates stored in the first to ninth ball payout rate counters 621b to 621j of the common management counter area 621 are added to the value of the calculation area 598 to obtain 10 ball payout rates. Calculate the total rate. After that, by dividing the value in the calculation area 598 by “10”, the ball payout rate for the last ten unit calculation periods is calculated, and the calculated ball payout rate is stored in the calculation area 598 . As already explained, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". As a result, the calculation area 598 is in a state of storing the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times.

After that, the overwrite processing of the second unit update area 607a is executed (step SL717). In the overwriting process, the second unit update area 607a is overwritten with the ball payout rate data for the last 10 unit calculation periods calculated in step SL716. As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, every time one unit calculation period ends, the ball payout rate data stored in the second unit update area 607a is changed to the ball payout rate data for the last ten unit calculation periods. is updated to

After that, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the second calculation period (step SL718). At step SL718, when the value of the number-of-writes counter 622 updated at step SL704 is "0", it is determined that the second calculation period has ended. If a negative determination is made in step SL718, this processing for storing ball payout percentage is terminated.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made at step SL718, the process proceeds to step SL719. At steps SL719 to SL720, the same processes as steps SL223 to SL224 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 326) in the eighty-ninth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, the second data shift process is executed (step SL521). The contents of the second data shift process are already explained in the eighty-ninth embodiment. By executing the second data shift process, the ball payout rate data in the second calculation period two times before the second calculation period ended this time is stored in the second history area 607d of the second calculation period, and the current end is stored. The ball payout rate data in the second calculation period immediately preceding the second calculation period is stored in the first history area 607c of the second calculation period, and the most recent area 607b of the second calculation period is cleared to "0".

After that, the ball payout rate data stored in the second unit update area 607a is stored in the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period (step SL720), and the present ball payout rate calculation process is terminated. As already explained, the second unit update area 607a stores the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times. When the value of the second write pointer 604 completes one cycle and one second calculation period ends, the ten most recent unit calculation periods are the ten unit calculation periods included in the currently completed second calculation period. For this reason, the second unit update area 607a stores the final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period that ended this time, and in step SL720, the latest area 607b for the second calculation period that ended this time is also stored. The final ball payout rate data for the second calculation period is stored.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The end timing of the first calculation period and the end timing of the second calculation period are grasped based on the value of the number-of-writes counter 622 . In a configuration in which a counter for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period and a counter for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period are provided separately, the end of the first calculation period and the second calculation period In order to grasp the timing, a process of updating the two counters is required. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the end timing of the first calculation period and the end timing of the second calculation period are grasped based on the value of one write number counter 622. The storage capacity of the main RAM 65 for grasping the end timing of the second calculation period is reduced, and the processing configuration for grasping the end timing of the first calculation period and the second calculation period is simplified.

In the common management counter area 621, the counters storing the four pieces of ball payout rate data in each of the most recent four unit calculation periods are fixed to the 0th to 3rd ball payout rate counters 621a to 621d. In the area 621, the processing configuration for specifying the counter in which the four pieces of payout rate data in each unit calculation period for the most recent four times are stored is simplified.

In the common management counter area 621, the counter storing the ball payout rate data for the most recent unit calculation period is fixed to the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a, so that the ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period ended this time is fixed. The processing configuration for specifying the write destination is simplified.

<92nd embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the eighty-ninth embodiment in the types of ball payout rates to be displayed. The configuration different from that of the eighty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eighty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

In the present embodiment, the first display target area 606 in the non-specific control work area 223 is provided with the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, while the first unit update area in the eighty-ninth embodiment 606a, the first history area 606c for the first calculation period, and the second history area 606d for the first calculation period are not provided. Further, the second display target area 607 in the present embodiment includes the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period, while the second unit update area 607a in the eighty-ninth embodiment and the second display area 607a of the second calculation period are provided. The first history area 607c and the second calculation period second history area 607d are not provided.

In this embodiment, the main control device 60 is provided with a first notification display device 591, a third notification display device 593, a fourth notification display device 594, and a fifth notification display device 595. The second annunciation display device 592 in the embodiment of 89 is not provided. The first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 are arranged side by side on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61. FIG.

The ball payout rate in the most recent first calculation period stored in the most recent area 606b of the first calculation period, and the ball payout rate in the most recent second calculation period stored in the most recent area 607b of the second calculation period are the first In a situation where the notification start flag 608 and the second notification start flag 609 are set to "1", the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 are alternately notified. Specifically, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the area 606b immediately adjacent to the first calculation period→the immediate area 607b during the second calculation period becomes a notification target in a predetermined order. Along with the switching of the payout rate, the switching of the payout rate to be notified is repeated in the predetermined order.

FIG. 335(a) shows that the payout rate stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period is FIG. 335(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 in the case of notification, and FIG. Display contents of the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 when the ball payout rate stored in the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period is notified in the set situation will be explained. It is an explanatory diagram for. FIG. 335(a) shows an example of the display contents of the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 when the ball payout rate stored in the immediate area 606b of the first calculation period is notified. 335(b) shows the display contents of the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 when the ball payout rate stored in the immediate area 607b of the second calculation period is notified. Here is an example.

As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, in the first notification display device 591, in the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595, the displayed balls stored in the first display target area 606 are displayed. A display indicating that the rate is being reported and a display indicating that the ball payout rate stored in the second display target area 607 is being reported are displayed. Specifically, when notifying the ball payout rate of the immediate area 606b in the first calculation period, as shown in FIG. . In addition, when notifying the payout rate of the immediate area 607b in the second calculation period, as shown in FIG. 335(b), the characters "d." When information other than the pay-out rate is reported on the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595, the first notification display device 591 displays the characters "d" and "d." is never displayed. By confirming that the character "d" is displayed on the first notification display device 591, the manager of the game hall confirms that the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 can be grasped that the ball payout rate in the most recent first calculation period is notified by , and the first notification display device 591 can confirm that the character "d." is displayed. , it can be understood that the ball payout rate in the most recent second calculation period is notified by the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595. FIG.

As in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the third notification display device 593 displays the 100's digit of the payout rate stored as three-digit numerical information in the range of "0" to "999". The fourth information display device 594 displays the tens digit of the payout percentage, and the fifth information display device 595 displays the ones digit of the payout percentage.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Based on the display in the first notification display device 591, by making it possible to grasp the types of ball payout percentages displayed on the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595 , the number of notification display devices for making it possible to grasp the types of displayed ball payout percentages can be one. As a result, while suppressing an increase in the number of information display devices, the first, third to fifth information display devices 591, 593 to 595 can display the three-digit payout rate. can be done.

The display of the payout rate in the most recent first calculation period and the display of the payout rate in the most recent second calculation period are alternately performed on the first, third to fifth information display devices 591, 593 to 595. FIG. As a result, while suppressing an increase in the number of notification display devices, it is possible to grasp not only the presence or absence of an abnormality in the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, but also the extent of the abnormality. It is possible to grasp not only the presence or absence of an abnormality in the ball payout rate during the calculation period, but also the extent of the abnormality.

<93rd embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration regarding the management of the game history and the processing configuration regarding the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. The configuration different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 336(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of the work area 223 for non-specific control in this embodiment.

As in the eleventh embodiment, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53) are arranged side by side on the device mounting surface of the main control board 61 . As in the thirty-third embodiment, when the set value is being checked, it indicates that the set value is being checked by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The display and the current set value are displayed, and when the set value is updated, the set value is updated on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. A display indicating that there is a setting and a display indicating the current set value are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 336(a), in the calculation result storage area 234 of the work area 223 for non-specific control, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the current status area 311 storing the latest base value, A first history area 312 that stores the final base value in the previous calculation period, a second history area 313 that stores the final base value in the two previous calculation period, and a third previous calculation period. A third history area 314 is provided in which the final base value for the calculation period is stored. As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, each time the display duration (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the current area 311 → the first history The base values to be notified are switched in a predetermined order of area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314, and switching of the base values to be notified is repeated in the predetermined order. .

As already explained in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the base value is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area It is the ratio of the total number of game balls paid out to the total number of game balls supplied to the PA. As shown in FIG. 336(a), the non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a normal counter area 231, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. In the normal counter area 231, there are a normal general winning counter 231a, a normal special electric winning counter 231b, a first normal operation counter 231c, a second normal operation counter 231d, and a normal out counter. 231e is provided. In a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 231a for normal use is incremented by 1, When one game ball enters the prize winning device 32, the value of the special electric prize winning counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the first operating port 33, normal use 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c, and when one game ball enters the second operation port 34, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use, and the out port 24a When one game ball enters, the value of the normal out counter 231e is incremented by one.

When the values of the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are set to K91 to K95 in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot results nor the high-frequency support mode, the base values are as follows.
・Base value: Total number of game balls paid out (K91 x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + K92 x “Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32” + K93 x “To first operation port 33 "Number of prize balls for winning" + K94 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95).

As shown in FIG. 336(a), a total number area 631 and a total payout number area 632 are provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The total number area 631 indicates the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA). is a counter in which total number data, which is numerical information indicating The main CPU 63 calculates the total number data by adding up the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231. FIG. The total number data is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535".

The total payout number area 632 is a counter that stores total payout number information, which is numerical information indicating the total number of game balls to be paid out in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode. The main CPU 63 calculates the total payout number information based on the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231. FIG. The total payout number area 632 is made up of 3 bytes and can store numerical information whose upper limit is the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the cube of "256". When the values of the normal general winning counter 231a, the normal special electric winning counter 231b, the first normal operation counter 231c, and the second normal operation counter 231d in the normal counter area 231 are K91 to K94, the jackpot The total number of game balls to be paid out in neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is calculated by the following formula.
・Total number of payouts: K91 x "Number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K92 x "Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K93 x "Number of winning balls for winning to first operation opening 33" ”+K94דNumber of prize balls for winning in the second operation port 34”.

In this embodiment, residual processing (FIG. 347), which will be described later, is performed in the main processing (FIG. 132). The residual process (FIG. 347) is a loop process that is repeatedly executed at the end of the main process (FIG. 132), and the base value is calculated in the residual process (FIG. 347). The main side CPU 63 comprehends the total number of payout balls stored in the total number of payout area 632, thereby grasping the total number of game balls to be paid out in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big win result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed. At the same time, by grasping the total number data stored in the total number area 631, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA is grasped in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode. do. Then, the grasped total number of payouts is divided by the grasped total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA to calculate the base value as a numerical value up to the fourth decimal place. After that, by rounding off the 4th decimal place of the calculated base value, the base value is set to the 3rd decimal place. After that, the base value to the second decimal place is obtained by rounding off the third decimal place in the base value to the third decimal place. After that, by overwriting the current area 311 with the base value up to the second decimal place, the most recent base value stored in the current area 311 is overwritten.

As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation that is neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number of game balls) reaches 60000, which is the shift reference number, the period for calculating one base value ends. Since the pachinko machine 10 shoots a maximum of 100 game balls per minute, 60000 is the maximum number of shots in 10 hours. Each base value stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is the final base value in the corresponding calculation period, while the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 has not ended. This is the base value for the current calculation period. Therefore, the most recent base values displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are the past base values displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (first to fourth 3 base values stored in history areas 312-314), the degree of convergence is low.

The most recent base value stored in the current area 311 is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in the current calculation period, neither in the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor in the high-frequency support mode ( That is, the smaller the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA, the lower the degree of convergence, and the greater the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA, the higher the degree of convergence.

In this embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are used for the purpose of making it possible to grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base values displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. , the total number information is displayed. Further, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big win result nor the high-frequency support mode is 6000, which is the initial calculation number. When the most recent base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 under the condition that the value has not been reached, the calculation initial display is performed. As already explained in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the initial display of calculation is performed by flashing the characters (characters "b" and "L.") displayed on the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202. Therefore, in a situation where the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has reached the initial calculation number (specifically, 6000). It is a display that makes it possible to grasp that there is something.

First, the display of the total number information will be explained. In this embodiment, when the reset button 68c (FIG. 53) is pressed while the most recent base values are being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first Display of the total number information is performed on the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, in which the upper four digits of the total number data are displayed. By making it possible to grasp the total number data in the current calculation period of the base value, it is possible to grasp the degree of convergence of the latest base value displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be done.

FIG. 336(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the total number information is being displayed. As described above, the total number data is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535". As shown in FIG. 336(b), when the total number information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification display device 201 displays the 10,000th place in the total number data. number (“1” in FIG. 366(b)) is displayed, and the second notification display device 202 displays the number in the thousands place in the total number data (“2” in FIG. 366(b)), The third notification display device 203 displays the number in the hundreds place (“3” in FIG. 366(b)) in the total number data, and the fourth notification display device 204 displays the number in the tenth place in the total number data. A number (“0” in FIG. 366(b)) is displayed. This makes it possible to grasp the upper four digits of the total number data (“1230” in FIG. 366(b)) and to grasp the degree of convergence with respect to the most recent base value. .

When the manager of the game hall notices that the latest base value displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is out of the theoretical value range of the base value, he presses the reset button 68c. By operating it, the upper four digits of the total number data (total number information) can be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . The total number data grasped based on the total number information (values of the upper four digits of the total number data) displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the final total during the calculation period of the base value. If it is smaller than the number data (specifically, 60000), it can be understood that the degree of convergence for the most recent base value is low. In addition, when the total number data grasped based on the total number information is close to the final total number data (specifically, 60000 pieces) in the calculation period of the base value, the convergence of the most recent base value It can be understood that the degree is high. For example, in the display contents shown in FIG. 366(b), the total number data is numerical information indicating any one of "12300" to "12309", and compared with the final state where the total number data is "60000". , it can be understood that the degree of convergence for the most recent base value is low.

If the most recent base value is out of the theoretical value range of the base value, if the degree of convergence of the most recent base value is low, the final base value in the current calculation period can fall within the theoretical value range of the base value. In addition, if the degree of convergence of the most recent base value is high, it can be understood that there is a high possibility that the final base value in the current calculation period will deviate from the theoretical value range of the base value.

As the total number information, the upper four digits of the total number data, which is numerical information from "0" to "65535", are displayed, so that the entire total number data (five digits) is displayed. Compared to the display configuration, it is possible to grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base value while suppressing an increase in the number of the notification display devices 201 to 204 .

The display of the total number information is executed regardless of whether the total number data has reached the calculation initial number (specifically, 6000). That is, the display of the total number information is executed regardless of whether it is the period during which the initial calculation display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 or not. Therefore, even after the period in which the total number data reaches the initial number of calculations and the initial display of the calculation is completed, the display of the most recent base value is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204. By pressing the reset button 68c in this situation, the total number information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the degree of convergence with respect to the latest base value can be grasped. .

The display continuation period of the total number information is 5 seconds, like the display continuation period of the base value. In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display of the latest base value is started after the display of the total number information is continued for 5 seconds. Since the display of the base value and the display of the total number information are performed by the common first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall who monitors the base value can be reduced.

Next, the configuration of the main RAM 65 for displaying the total number information (the upper four digits of the total number data) will be described. As shown in FIG. 336(a), the non-specific control work area 223 of the main RAM 65 is provided with a display target setting area 276, as in the thirty-third embodiment. As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, each time the base value display duration period (specifically, five seconds) elapses, the calculation result of the base value to be displayed is displayed in the current area according to a predetermined display order. 311 , the first history area 312 , the second history area 313 , and the third history area 314 , and the read base value calculation result data is stored in the display target setting area 276 . The calculation result data of the base value includes the display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the first decimal place in the base value to be notified, and the second decimal place in the base value to be notified. and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to the digit of the digit. Further, as already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, display type data is also set in the display target setting area 276 . The display type data indicates that the notification target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value (specifically, the display of the letter "b"). display data to be performed and the base value to be notified correspond to which of the current status area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313 and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display whether When the base value of the notification target is the base value of the current area 311, the second notification display device 202 displays the letter "L." If the base value to be notified is the base value of the second history area 313, the character “2.” is displayed and the base value to be notified is displayed. is the base value of the third history area 314, the characters "3."

As already described with reference to FIG. 119 in the thirty-third embodiment, the main control board 61 has a fifth display circuit 265 corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53). , and one display IC 266 is provided so as to be common to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 . Further, as already described with reference to FIG. 120(a) in the thirty-third embodiment, the specific control work area 221 stores display data to be supplied to the fifth display circuit 265. A 5-display data buffer 275 is provided. When the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is stored in the display object setting area 276 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) described later. The read display data is read, and the read display data is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 (FIG. 120(a)). The display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266 (FIG. 119), and the display data is provided from the display IC 266 to the fifth display circuit 265 (FIG. 119), whereby the first to the first A display based on the display data is performed on the 4 notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53).

In this embodiment, when the reset button 68c is pressed while the latest base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, display data corresponding to the latest base values And instead of the display type data, display data of total number information corresponding to the total number data stored in the total number area 631 is set in the display object setting area 276 . The display data of the total number information corresponds to the display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the number corresponding to the 1000's digit in the total number data, and the display data corresponding to the 1000's digit in the total number data. Display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display, Display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the hundreds place in the total number data, and the total number and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to the tens digit in the data.

In a second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) to be described later, the display data of the total number information stored in the display object setting area 276 is read, and the display data of the read total number information is the fifth display data. It is stored in the buffer 275 (FIG. 120(a)). The display data of the total number information stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266 (FIG. 119), and the display data of the total number information is provided from the display IC 266 to the fifth display circuit 265 (FIG. 119). As a result, display based on the display data of the total number information is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53).

Next, how the total number information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 337(a) shows the period during which the total number information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 337(b) shows the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. shows the period during which the base value is displayed in the current area 311, and FIG. FIG. 337(d) shows the period during which the base values are displayed in the first history area 312 on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 337(e) shows the reset button 68c. operation timing.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 337(b), display of the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 is started on the fourth notification display devices 201-204.

After that, when the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 337(e) at the timing t2 when the latest base value is displayed, at the timing t2 shown in FIG. 337(b) As shown in the above, the display of the most recent base value performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ends in the middle, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed in FIG. As shown in (a), display of the total number information is started. As already explained, in displaying the total number information, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the upper four digits of the total number data.

As shown in FIG. 337(a), the total number information is displayed over a display duration period (specifically, 5 seconds) from timing t2 to timing t3. In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, at the timing of t3 when the display of the total number information ends, the latest base value stored in the current state area 311 is displayed as shown in FIG. 337(b). is started. As shown in FIG. 337(b), the display of the most recent base value is the period during which the most recent base value was displayed before the start of displaying the total number information (from the timing of t1 to the timing of t2). period) from the timing t3 to the timing t4 for the display continuation period of the base value (specifically, 5 seconds). In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, display of the base value in the first history area 312 is started as shown in FIG. be.

As described above, when the reset button 68c is pressed while the latest base values are being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to fourth notification display devices The total number information is displayed on the display devices 201-204. The manager of the game hall presses the reset button 68c when discovering that the most recent base values displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are out of the theoretical value range of the base values. By operating it, the upper four digits of the total number data are displayed, and the degree of convergence with respect to the most recent base value can be grasped.

After the display of the total number information is finished, the latest base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This makes it possible to check the latest base value again after grasping the degree of convergence of the latest base value based on the display of the total number information. The display of the most recent base value that starts after the display of the total quantity information ends will continue to display the base value regardless of the period during which the latest base value was displayed before the display of the total quantity information started. It is performed over a period of time (specifically, 5 seconds). If the measurement of the display continuation period for the latest base value is restarted after the display of the total quantity information is completed, the period during which the latest base value was displayed before the display of the total quantity information is started. Accordingly, the display continuation period for the most recent base value after the end of displaying the total number information will vary. In this configuration, when the reset button 68c is pressed to start displaying the total number information immediately before the display of the latest base value ends, the latest base value after the display of the total number information ends The display continuation period becomes extremely short. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, measurement of the display continuation period for the most recent base value is newly started after the display of the total number information is completed. Therefore, even if the display of the total number information is started by pressing the reset button 68c immediately before the display of the latest base value ends, the most recent value displayed after the display of the total number information ends. It is possible to prevent the display period of the base value from becoming extremely short.

As described above, the calculation initial display is also performed in this embodiment. As in the thirty-third embodiment, the work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with a calculation initial flag. The calculation initial flag indicates the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has been performed since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the PA has reached the initial reference number (specifically 6000). The state in which the calculation initial flag is set to "1" corresponds to the state in which the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA has not reached the initial reference number. When the calculation initial flag is set to "1", the calculation initial display is performed in the display of the most recent base value in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

As already described with reference to FIG. 127(a) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, when the latest base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification The character "b" is displayed on the display device 201, the character "L." A number is displayed, and the second decimal place number of the base value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . In the calculation initial display, characters to be displayed (characters "b" and "L.") are blinked on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, respectively. Immediately after the calculation period starts, there is little game history information for calculating the base value, so the actual base value may deviate greatly from the theoretical value range of the base value. On the other hand, immediately after the calculation period has started in this way, by performing the initial calculation display, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the calculation period has just started. . The manager of the game hall, when the calculation initial display is performed, the most recent base displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 without operating the reset button 68c It can be seen that the degree of convergence for the values is low.

Next, the internal configuration of the main side CPU 63 will be described. As already described in the fifteenth embodiment, the registers of the main CPU 63 include flag registers, various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers. The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

The main CPU 63 in this embodiment comprises a program counter, an instruction register, and an instruction decoder. The main CPU 63 stores the instruction set at the address indicated by the program counter in the instruction register, and advances the program counter to the next instruction to be executed. The instruction decoder decodes the instruction stored in the instruction register and controls each part of the main CPU 63 according to the decoding result. As a result, various commands are executed in the main CPU 63 .

In this embodiment, as the processing corresponding to non-specific control, test firing test execution processing (FIG. 339) executed in step SL807 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) described later, and the first timer interrupt processing ( There are management execution processing (FIG. 340) executed at step SL821 of FIG. 338) and total division execution processing (FIG. 348) executed at step SM806 of residual processing (FIG. 347) described later. , the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to these three non-specific controls by the CALLI instruction. The processing contents of the test firing test execution processing (FIG. 339), management execution processing (FIG. 340), and total division execution processing (FIG. 348) will be described later.

When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by the CALLI instruction, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and The interrupt of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346), which will be described later, is prohibited. Then, it corresponds to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control set in the program for non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or total division execution processing (Fig. 348)) A subroutine program is executed.

The information in the flag register is saved before the program of the processing corresponding to non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or aggregate division execution processing (Fig. 348)) is started. By doing so, the information of the flag register in the state before changing after the call of the process corresponding to the non-specific control or the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. becomes possible. In addition, by prohibiting the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) before the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, it corresponds to the non-specific control It is possible to prevent the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346), which are processes corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started during execution of the process.

By configuring the CALLI instruction to execute the process corresponding to the non-specific control, one instruction ("CALLI") specifies the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 before executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Saving to the control stack area 222, prohibiting the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), and starting the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. can be done. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. and a command for starting a program for processing corresponding to non-specific control are provided separately, in order to execute processing corresponding to non-specific control, first timer interrupt processing ( The number of instructions set in the program corresponding to FIG. 338) and the program corresponding to residual processing (FIG. 347) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) and the program corresponding to the residual process (FIG. 347).

In this embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs specific control when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (FIG. 339), management execution processing (FIG. 340), or total division execution processing (FIG. 348)) is completed. , the RETI instruction is executed. By executing the RETI instruction, the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63, and The state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited is switched to the state in which it is permitted. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control, and new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process becomes possible.

When the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, by executing the RETI instruction, one instruction ("RETI") corresponds to the non-specific control The information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the process is returned to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) can be switched from a state in which the occurrence of is prohibited to a state in which it is permitted. For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 and the first timer interrupt process ( 338) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346), compared to the case where the instruction for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted is separately provided, the program of the processing corresponding to non-specific control can reduce the number of instructions set to This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

Next, prior to the description of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) executed by the main CPU 63, the test firing test information area 633 (FIG. 336(a)) provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control explain.

The sighting test information area 633 is an area in which sighting test information to be output to a sighting test device (not shown), which is an external device, in the sighting test is stored. The trial shooting test is conducted before the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. When a test-fire test is being performed, test-fire test information is output from the output side of the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 to a test-fire test device, which is an external device, via a relay board (not shown). The trial shot test information includes information indicating the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in all game states, information indicating the number of game balls paid out in all game states, and occurrence of a low-probability jackpot result. information indicating that a low winning high probability jackpot outcome has occurred; and information indicating that a maximum winning jackpot outcome has occurred. Here, the all-game state includes a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode, a game state that is the opening/closing execution mode, and a game state that is the high-frequency support mode.

Next, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) executed by the main CPU 63 will be described. As in the thirty-third embodiment, as the timer interrupt processing, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) which is started periodically at the first interrupt cycle of 4 milliseconds, and the second interrupt cycle of 2 milliseconds. There is a second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) that is periodically activated in millisecond cycles. Both the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are started by interrupting the main process (FIG. 132). Also, the second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process is not activated by interrupting the second timer interrupt process. Also, in a situation where both the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are not executed, the first interrupt period (specifically 4 milliseconds) and the second interrupt period (specifically 2 milliseconds) If both have passed, the second timer interrupt process is started first, regardless of the order in which those cycles have passed. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process.

FIG. 338 is a flowchart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. A program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a program for specific control. The processes of steps SL801 to SL821 in the first timer interrupt process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. In this embodiment, activation of the first interrupt process and the second interrupt process (FIG. 346) is not prohibited when the first timer interrupt process is activated. Therefore, the second timer interrupt process can be started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process. In the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) described later, processing for providing display data to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. As already described in the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 are capable of storing and holding the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). As the period elapses, the display data gradually approaches the state of all "0". In the configuration, by preventing the delay in starting the second timer interrupt process, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b, and the first This prevents the flickering of the displays on the -fourth notification display devices 201-204.

Various processes of steps SL801 to SL805 and steps SL808 to SL820 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) are executed by the CALLS instruction. By using the configuration for executing these processes by the CALLS instruction, the program for executing the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) is reduced in comparison with the configuration for executing these processes by the CALL instruction (call instruction). Data volume can be reduced. Note that various processes in steps SL801 to SL805 and steps SL808 to SL820 in the first timer interrupt process may be executed by a CALL instruction.

In step SL801, power failure monitoring is executed by executing power failure information storage processing by the CALLS command (step SL801). Specifically, in the power failure information storage process, similarly to the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment, whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67 is determined. If the occurrence of a power failure is identified, an infinite loop occurs after the power failure processing is executed. In the power failure process, a power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control.

After performing the power failure information storage process at step SL801, random number update process for lottery is performed by CALLS command (step SL802). In the lottery random number update process, similarly to the lottery random number update process (step S302) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and Update each numerical value information of the general electric utility item open counter C4.

Thereafter, random number initial value update processing is executed by the CALLS instruction (step SL803). In the random number initial value update process, numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in the same manner as in the random number initial value update process (step S303) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment. After that, the CALLS instruction is executed to update the variation counter (step SL804). In the fluctuation counter update process, numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is updated in the same manner as in the fluctuation counter update process (step S304) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment.

After that, fraud detection processing is executed by the CALLS command (step SL805). In the fraud detection process, similarly to the fraud detection process (step S305) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not an event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred. Monitor. In the fraud detection process, by monitoring the occurrence of multiple types of events and confirming that one of these multiple types of events has occurred, the game stop provided in the work area 221 for specific control Set "1" to the flag. The game stop flag is a situation in which affirmative determination is made in step SL806 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the processing of steps SL807 to step SL821 is not executed, that is, the execution of the processing for progressing the game should be stopped. This is a flag for specifying whether or not the main CPU 63 is in a state. When the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps SL807 to SL821 is not executed.

After performing fraud detection processing in step SL805, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to either the game stop flag or the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control ( step SL806). As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" in step S8803 of the main process (FIG. 132) and cleared to "0" in step S8820. is. If an affirmative determination is made in step SL806, this first timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the processes of steps SL807 to SL821.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made at step SL806, a later-described trial firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is executed by a CALLI command (step SL807). As described above, the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is a process corresponding to non-specific control.

When the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is executed by the CALLI instruction, first, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. As already explained, the flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, etc., and the information in the flag register changes depending on the execution results of operation instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. It will happen. By saving the information of the flag register before the program of the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339) is started, the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339) can be called or the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339) can be performed. After the start of , the information of the flag register in the state before changing can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control.

When the test firing test execution process (Fig. 339) is executed by the CALLI instruction, after the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the later-described first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) 2 Timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) interrupts are disabled. As a result, during the execution of the test firing test execution process (Fig. 339), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 338), which are the processes corresponding to the specific control 346) is interrupted and activated.

When the test firing test execution process (Fig. 339) is executed by the CALLI instruction, the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process are executed. After the interruption of (FIG. 346) is disabled, a program corresponding to the later-described trial firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is started.

In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is executed by the CALLI instruction, information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is transferred to the stack area 222 for specific control by one instruction ("CALLI"). , and interrupts of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) are prohibited. Then, a program corresponding to the trial firing test execution process (FIG. 339) can be started. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. In order to execute the test firing test execution processing (FIG. 339), the first timer interrupt The number of instructions set in the program corresponding to the process (Fig. 338) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338).

FIG. 339 is a flow chart showing the test firing test execution process executed by the main side CPU 63. FIG. The processes of steps SL901 to SL916 in the test firing test execution process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

At steps SL901 to SL907, the same processes as steps S3901 to S3907 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is set to the stack area 224 for non-specific control (Fig. ) is set to Y(u+2) (step SL901). As already explained in the fifteenth embodiment, the stack pointer is address information for the main CPU 63 to specify the storage area into which information is written by the push instruction in the stack areas 222 and 224 (FIG. 68). is set. Each time a push instruction is performed, the stack pointer information is updated to the address information of the storage area to be written in the next order, and each time a pop instruction is performed, the stack pointer information is updated to the previous order to be written. is updated to the information of the address of the storage area. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, and each time the information to be stored is added. Then, the storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Therefore, in step SL901, the information of the last address in stack area 224 for non-specific control is set in the stack pointer.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL902). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL903). Also, as "LD (_DEBUF), DE", the information in the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL904). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL905). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL906). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL907).

As already explained, the registers of the main CPU 63 include flag registers, various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers. In this case, in steps SL902 to step SL907, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register which are some of these various general purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the corresponding buffer in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The information amount of each of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is 2 bytes.

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are used in the test firing test process (step SL908) which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the non-specific control work area 223 prior to the execution of the test firing test process (step SL908), the information of these registers used for the specific control can be used for the test firing test. It is possible to save before the process (step SL908) is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten when the test firing test process (step SL908) is executed, when the test firing test process (step SL908) ends, the information saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control is saved in these registers , the state of these registers can be restored to the state corresponding to the specific control before the test firing test process (step SL908) is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control, By selectively saving the information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register to be used to the work area 223 for non-specific control, It is possible to reduce the capacity to be secured for saving register information. Therefore, it is possible to save the information in the register as described above while securing a large capacity of the work area 223 for non-specific control that can be used during the test firing test process (step SL908). Of course, of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register support non-specific control. The information set before the start of the processing to be performed is stored and retained until the processing corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the processing corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processes of steps SL902 to SL907, a trial firing test process is executed (step SL908). When the test-firing test process is executed, a subroutine program corresponding to the test-firing test process set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the subsequent test firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push command. Then, when the test shooting process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the test shooting test execution process (FIG. 339) indicated by the return address is returned to.

The test firing test process (step SL908) is executed in the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data. In the test-fire test process (step SL908), test-fire test information is generated, and the generated test-fire test information is stored in the test-fire test information area 633 in the work area 223 for non-specific control. As already explained, the test shot test information includes information indicating the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in all game states, information indicating the number of game balls paid out in all game states, and low-probability jackpot results. has occurred, information indicating that a low winning high probability jackpot result has occurred, and information indicating that a maximum profit jackpot result has occurred. As already explained, the all-game state includes a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode, a game state that is the opening/closing execution mode, and a game state that is the high-frequency support mode. The sighting test information stored in the sighting test information area 633 is output to the sighting test apparatus in the port output processing (step SL808) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338).

After executing the test firing test process at step SL908, Y(r+β) is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 as a fixed address at the time of returning to the specific control by the load instruction as "LD SP, Y(r+β)". Set (step SL909). The address of Y(r+β) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the specific control stack area 222 (FIG. 68).

The amount of information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control is always constant immediately before the test firing test execution processing subroutine is executed in step SL807 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338). The information of the stack pointer (that is, the value of the stack pointer) of the main CPU 63 at the timing is constant. In this case, the information stored in the specific control stack area 222 includes, for example, return address information of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) after the trial firing test execution process (Fig. 339) is completed. . The constant information of the stack pointer is Y(r+β). Therefore, when the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the fixed information Y(r+β) is is set to the stack pointer, it is possible to return the information of the stack pointer to the information immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. By setting the fixed information in the stack pointer in this way, the information of the stack pointer is restored to the information immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, so that the processing corresponding to the non-specific control It becomes unnecessary to save the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control to the main side RAM 65 before starting the control. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and eliminate the need to secure an area for saving in the main RAM 65 .

After that, in steps SL910 to SL915, the same processes as steps S3910 to S3915 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. Specifically, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL910). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL911). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL912). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL913). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL914). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SL915). By executing the processing of steps SL910 to step SL915, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

As already explained, as the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, the trial firing test execution processing (step SL807 in the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338)) and the management execution processing described later (first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) There are step SL821) and an aggregate division execution process described later (step SM806 in the residual process (FIG. 347) described later). The information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 when the processing corresponding to these non-specific controls is executed is not saved in the main RAM 65 when the processing corresponding to the specific control is resumed. This eliminates the need to secure a storage area for saving the above information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control.

In addition, when processing corresponding to non-specific control (test firing test execution processing, management execution processing, and total division execution processing) is executed, the information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main side CPU 63 corresponds to specific control This is information that is not used when the process corresponding to non-specific control is restarted after returning to the process to be performed. In other words, information necessary for a plurality of times of processing corresponding to non-specific control executed with processing corresponding to specific control in between is stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control or the stack area for non-specific control. 224 and not stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 . Therefore, even if the information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main side CPU 63 is not saved in the main side RAM 65 when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. no problem with

After performing the processing of step SL915, as "RETI", the RETI instruction is executed (step SL916), and the present test firing test execution processing ends. As already explained, by executing the RETI instruction, the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339) is restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63. At the same time, the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited is switched to the state in which it is permitted. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control, and new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process becomes possible.

With the configuration for executing the RETI instruction, the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the test firing test execution process is transferred to the flag of the main side CPU 63 by one instruction ("RETI"). In addition to being able to return to the register, it is possible to switch from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the test firing test execution process to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and a command for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. You can reduce the number of instructions. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main-side ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the test firing test execution process.

As described above, execution of the RETI instruction permits the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) to occur. For this reason, if the RETI instruction is executed in a situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control remains, the first timer interrupt, which is the process corresponding to the specific control, is executed in the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. The process (Fig. 338) or the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is interrupted and activated. On the other hand, the RETI command is executed in step SL916, which is the last step of the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, so that the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed, the main side CPU 63 When the information in the flag register has returned to the information for executing the specific control, it is possible to return to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) which is the process corresponding to the specific control.

Returning to the description of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338), after performing the trial firing test execution process (Fig. 339) at step SL807, at step SL808, the port output process is executed by the CALLS command. In the port output process, the test-fire test information stored in the test-fire test information area 633 in the work area 223 for non-specific control in the test-fire test process (step SL908 of the test-fire test execution process (Fig. 339)) Execute processing for output to the test equipment. As already explained, the test-firing test information is output to the test-firing test apparatus via a relay board (not shown). When the test-firing device is not connected, the test-firing test information generated in the test-firing test process (step SL908 of the test-firing test execution process (FIG. 339)) is cleared without being output.

In the port output process in step SL808, output information is set, a process for outputting corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric prize winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32b for the special electric is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set stops the output of the drive signal. In addition, when information is set to switch the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 to the open state, the output of the drive signal to the general electric drive unit 34b is started to switch to the closed state. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

After that, read processing is executed by the CALLS instruction (step SL809). In the reading process, as in the reading process (step S8908) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) of the thirty-fifth embodiment, a signal other than the power failure signal and the winning signal is read, and the read information is Store for use in future processing.

After that, the CALLS command is used to execute the incoming ball detection process (step SL810). In the ball entry detection process, similarly to the ball entry detection process (step S309) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment, signals received from the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are read, Based on the reading result, presence/absence of a ball entering the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the through gate 35 is specified.

Thereafter, in steps SL811 to SL816, the same processing as steps S8910 to S8915 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed by the CALLS instruction. After that, the CALLS command is used to execute the total number display setting process (FIG. 343) (step SL817). In the total number display setting process, settings are made so that the above-described total number information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Details of the total number display setting process (FIG. 343) will be described later. After that, in steps SL818 to step SL820, the same processing as steps S8916 to S8918 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed by the CALLS instruction.

After that, the CALLI instruction is used to execute management execution processing (FIG. 340) (step SL821), and the first timer interrupt processing ends. As described above, the management execution process (FIG. 340) is a process corresponding to non-specific control.

When the management execution process (FIG. 340) is executed by the CALLI instruction, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is first saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the management execution process (Fig. 340) is started, the change after the management execution process (Fig. 340) is called or after the management execution process (Fig. 340) is started. It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before the control to the stack area 222 for specific control.

When the management execution processing (Fig. 340) is executed by the CALLI instruction, after the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second Interrupts of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) are prohibited. As a result, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346), which are processes corresponding to the specific control, are executed during the execution of the management execution process (FIG. 340), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control. ) is interrupted and activated.

When the management execution processing (Fig. 340) is executed by the CALLI instruction, the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing are executed. After the interruption of the process (Fig. 346) is disabled, a program corresponding to the management execution process (Fig. 340) to be described later is started.

In this way, by executing the management execution processing (FIG. 340) by the CALLI instruction, the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is transferred to the stack area 222 for specific control by one instruction ("CALLI"). 338) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346), and starts a program corresponding to management execution processing (FIG. 340) described later. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. and the instruction for starting the program of management execution processing (Fig. 340) are provided separately, the first timer interrupt processing ( 338) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338).

FIG. 340 is a flowchart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. The processing of steps SM101 to SM116 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

In steps SM101 to SM115, the same processes as steps S3901 to S3915 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", Y(u+2) is set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control by a load instruction (step SM101). As already explained, Y(u+2) is the information of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM102). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM103). Also, as "LD (_DEBUF), DE", the information in the DE register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM104). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM105). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM106). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM107).

WA register, BC register, DE register, and HL register, which are some of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers existing in the main CPU 63, are executed by executing the processing of steps SM102 to SM107. , IX register and IY register can be saved in corresponding buffers in the work area 223 for non-specific control. These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step SM108) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control prior to the execution of the check process (step SM108), the information of these registers used for the specific control can be replaced by the check process (step SM108). It is possible to save before step SM108) is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten when the check process (step SM108) is executed, the information saved in the non-specific control work area 223 is restored to these registers when the check process (step SM108) ends. By doing so, the states of these registers can be restored to the states corresponding to the specific control before the check processing (step SM108) is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control, it is used in the check process (step SM108) which is a process corresponding to non-specific control. By selectively saving the information of the target WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the work area 223 for non-specific control, the register in the work area 223 for non-specific control It is possible to reduce the capacity to be secured for saving the information of Therefore, it is possible to save the above register information while securing a large capacity of the non-specific control work area 223 that can be used in the check process (step SM108). Of course, among the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register are checked (step SM108). ) is started is stored until the check process (step SM108) ends and the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processing of steps SM102 to SM107, the check processing (FIG. 341) is executed (step SM108). When executing the check processing, a subroutine program corresponding to the check processing set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the execution process (FIG. 340) is written in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by the push instruction. Then, when the check process (step SM108) is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program returns to the management execution process (FIG. 340) indicated by the return address. Details of the check processing (FIG. 341) will be described later.

After the check processing is executed, Y(r+α) is set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 as a fixed address when returning to the specific control by a load instruction as "LD SP, Y(r+α)" (step SM109). ). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

The amount of information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control is always constant immediately before the subroutine of the management execution process is executed in step SL821 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338). The stack pointer information (that is, the value of the stack pointer) of the main CPU 63 is constant. In this case, the information stored in the specific control stack area 222 includes, for example, return address information of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) after the management execution process (FIG. 340) ends. The constant information of the stack pointer is Y(r+α). Therefore, when the management execution process (FIG. 340) corresponding to the non-specific control ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the fixed information Y(r+α) is sent to the main CPU 63. By setting the stack pointer, it is possible to return the information of the stack pointer to the information immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. By setting the fixed information in the stack pointer in this manner, the information of the stack pointer is restored to the information immediately before the management execution processing (FIG. 340) is started. It becomes unnecessary to save the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control to the main side RAM 65 before starting the control. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and eliminate the need to secure an area for saving in the main RAM 65 .

Thereafter, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM110). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM111). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM112). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM113). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM114). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM115). By executing the processing of step SM110 to step SM115, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

After that, as "RETI", the RETI instruction is executed (step SM116), and this management execution processing ends. By executing the RETI instruction, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the management execution process (FIG. 340) is restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63, and the first The state in which the generation of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited is switched to the state in which it is permitted. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control, and new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process becomes possible.

With the configuration for executing the RETI instruction, by one instruction ("RETI"), the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the management execution process is transferred to the flag register of the main CPU 63. , and the state in which the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) are prohibited can be switched to the state in which they are permitted. For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the management execution process to the flag register of the main CPU 63, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338), and Compared to the case where an instruction for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted is provided individually, the number of commands set in the program corresponding to the management execution processing is reduced. number can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the management execution process.

As described above, execution of the RETI instruction permits the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) to occur. For this reason, if the RETI instruction is executed in a situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control remains, the first timer interrupt, which is the process corresponding to the specific control, is executed in the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. The process (Fig. 338) or the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is interrupted and activated. On the other hand, since the RETI instruction is executed in step SM116, which is the last step of the management execution process (FIG. 340), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the process corresponding to the non-specific control is While preventing the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) or the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), which is processing corresponding to specific control in the situation being executed, from being started by interrupting, the main side CPU 63 When the information in the flag register is restored to the information for executing the specific control, it is possible to return to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) which is the process corresponding to the specific control.

FIG. 341 is a flow chart showing check processing executed by calling a subroutine program in step SM108 of the management execution processing (FIG. 340). Note that the processing of steps SM201 to SM206 in the check processing, including subroutine processing, is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. When executing a subroutine process, the return address information after execution of the subroutine process is written in the storage area corresponding to the current stack pointer value of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224. At the same time, the value of the stack pointer is updated to the information of the address of the next memory area to be stored. Further, when the processing of the subroutine is completed, the return address information is read from the storage area corresponding to the previous value with respect to the current stack pointer value of the main side CPU 63, and the return address information is corresponded. While returning to the program, the value of the stack pointer is updated to the information of the address of the storage area from which the information of the return address was read.

In the check process (FIG. 341), if the front door frame 14 is open (step SM201: YES), the result calculation process (step SM205) and display processing (step SM206) are executed. As already described in the fifteenth embodiment, the game area PA is defined by the back surface of the window panel 52 provided on the front door frame 14 and the front surface of the game board 24. When the door frame 14 is in an open state, the game area PA is opened forward, and even if a game ball is shot toward the game area PA in that situation, the game ball does not pass through the game area PA. It cannot flow normally. In addition, when a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 while the front door frame 14 is in an open state, the game hall administrator may This is the case where the front door frame 14 is in an open state and a game ball enters due to maintenance or the like. Since such a game ball entry is not a game ball entry in a regular game execution situation, there is no need to manage such a game ball entry. Therefore, in the check process, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state as described above, the normal ball entry management process (step SM204) is not executed.

On the other hand, if the front door frame 14 is not in the open state (step SM201: NO), it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress (step SM202). determines whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode (step SM203). If it is in the opening/closing execution mode (step SM202: YES) or if it is in the high-frequency support mode (step SM203: YES), result calculation processing is performed without executing normal ball entry management processing (step SM204). (Step SM205) and display processing (Step SM206) are executed. On the other hand, if the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is in effect (step SM201 to step SM203: NO), normal ball entry management processing is executed (step SM204). .

In the normal ball entry management process (step SM204), the same process as the normal ball entry management process (FIG. 74) in the fifteenth embodiment is executed. Specifically, when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a (step S4101: YES), one game ball is detected by the second winning hole detection sensor 43a. When it is determined that (step S4103: YES), or when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a (step S4105: YES), the value of the normal winning counter 231a is incremented by 1 (steps S4102, S4104, and S4106). Also, when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a (step S4107: YES), the value of the special electric winning prize counter 231b for normal use is added by 1 (step S4108), and the first operation opening When it is determined that one game ball is detected by the detection sensor 46a (step S4109: YES), the value of the first operation counter 231c for normal is added by 1 (step S4110), and the second operation opening detection sensor When it is determined that one game ball has been detected in 47a (step S4111: YES), the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use is added by 1 (step S4112), and 1 is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a. When it is determined that game balls are detected (step S4113: YES), 1 is added to the value of the normal out counter 231e (step S4114).

By executing the normal ball entry management process (step SM204) as described above, the number of game balls entering the general winning hole 31 in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode. is measured using the general winning counter 231a for normal use, the number of game balls entering the special electric winning device 32 is measured using the special electric winning counter 231b for normal use, and the game to the first operation opening 33 The number of balls entered is measured using the first operation counter 231c for normal use, the number of game balls entered into the second operation opening 34 is measured using the second operation counter 231d for normal use, The number of game balls entered into the out port 24a is measured using the normal out counter 231e. As a result, the main side CPU 63 can grasp the ball entry history to each ball entry portion 24a, 31 to 34 in neither the open/close execution mode based on the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode.

Returning to the description of the check process (FIG. 341), if an affirmative determination is made in any of steps SM201 to SM203, or if the process of step SM204 is carried out, the result calculation process is executed (step SM205). . FIG. 342 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing. It should be noted that the processing of steps SM301 to SM315 in the result calculation processing is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the result calculation process, first, it is determined whether or not the shift waiting flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM301). The shift wait flag is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp that the data shift process (step SM302) should be executed at the start of the result calculation process (FIG. 342). In the shift waiting flag, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in the situation where the value of the management start flag is "0" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big win result nor the high frequency support mode. When (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches 300, which is the management start reference number, "1" is set in step SM311, which will be described later. In addition, the shift wait flag indicates the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA). number) reaches 60000, which is the shift reference number, "1" is set in step SM317, which will be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM301, data shift processing is executed (step SM302). In this embodiment, the latest base value is calculated by executing the later-described total division process (Fig. 349) in the later-described residual process (Fig. 347), and the calculated base value is used for non-specific control. is stored in the current status area 311 in the work area 223 of the . In addition, in this embodiment, after the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) is completed, the remaining processing (FIG. 338) described later is performed before the next processing cycle of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) is started. 347) are executed at least once. Therefore, when the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) ends with the shift wait flag set to "1", the next processing cycle of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) starts. During this period, the current state area 311 stores the final base value for the current calculation period. Therefore, the data shift process (step SM302) is performed in a state where the final base value for the calculation period ended this time is stored in the current status area 311 .

In the data shift process in step SM302, the current area 311 in the calculation result storage area 234, the first history The information stored in the area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 is changed from the second history area 313 to the third history area 314, the first history area 312 to the second history area 313, and the current status area 311 to the third history area. 1 history area 312 is shifted. As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value last calculated in the current calculation period is the final base value in the calculation period one time before. 1 is stored in the history area 312 . In data shift processing, an LDIR instruction is used to shift information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. Further, in the data shift process in step SM306, after the information shift process as described above is performed, the current status area 311 is cleared to "0".

However, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where the value of the management start flag is "0" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the big hit result nor the high frequency support mode (that is, the game area When the shift waiting flag is set to "1" based on the fact that the total number of game balls supplied to the PA has reached 300, which is the management start reference number, basically the first to the first 3 Since base value information is not stored in the history areas 312 to 314, the first history area 312 of the final base value of the calculation period in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1". only a shift to

After that, the shift waiting flag is cleared to "0" (step SM303). As a result, the waiting state for execution of the data shift process (step SM302) is cancelled. When a negative determination is made in step SM301, or when the process of step SM303 is executed, the total number of payouts is calculated (step SM304). In the calculation processing of the total number of payouts, a normal general winning counter 231a, a normal special electric winning counter 231b and a normal second Based on the values of the first operation counter 231c and the normal second operation counter 231d, the total number of game balls to be paid out is calculated in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the big win result nor the high frequency support mode. The method of calculating the total number of payouts is as described above.

After that, total payout number information, which is information on the total number of payouts calculated in step SM304, is stored in the total payout number area 632 in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SM305). As already explained, the total payout number area 632 is a counter that stores total payout number information, which is numerical information indicating the total number of game balls to be paid out in a situation that is neither the open/close execution mode based on the big win results nor the high-frequency support mode. is.

After that, the calculation processing of the total number is executed (step SM306). In the calculation process of the total number, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) ). Specifically, the total number data is calculated by totaling the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231. FIG. As already explained, the total number information is 2-byte numerical information that is one of "0" to "65535". After that, the total number data calculated in step SM306 is stored in the total number area 631 in the non-specific control work area 223 (step SM307).

After that, in steps SM308 to SM310, the same processing as steps S8603, S8605 and S8606 of the result calculation processing (FIG. 130) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM308). As already explained in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the management start flag has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the management start flag is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the management start flag becomes "0". The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is a value of "0" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA) When the total number of supplied game balls) reaches 300, which is the management start reference number, the management start flag is set to "1". Also, when the management start flag is set to "1", the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0", and a new calculation period of the base value is started. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the influence of the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 to affect the base value in a state where a normal game is played after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加

After that, it is determined whether or not the total number calculated in the total number calculation process (step SM306) is greater than the management start reference number of 300 (step SM309). If the number is greater than the number (step SM309: YES), the management start flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM310). As a result, in the subsequent result calculation process (FIG. 342), an affirmative determination is made in step SM308, and the processes from step SM313 onward are executed.

After performing the process of step SM310, the shift waiting flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1" (step SM311). As a result, an affirmative determination is made in step SM301 in the next process of the result calculation process (FIG. 342), and the above-described data shift process (step SM302) is executed. Thereafter, various counters are cleared (step SM312). In the clearing process, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM308, it is determined whether or not the total number calculated in the total number calculation process (step SM306) is greater than the initial reference number of 6000 (step SM313). ). If a negative determination is made in step SM313, the calculation initial flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM314), and if an affirmative decision is made in step SM313, the calculation initial flag is cleared to "0" (step SM315). As already explained, the calculation initial flag indicates the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started. A flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000).

When the process of step SM314 is executed or when the process of step SM315 is executed, based on the total number data stored in the total number area 631, the total number is calculated in the calculation process (step SM306). It is determined whether or not the total number is equal to or greater than the shift reference number of 60000 (step SM316). The shift wait flag in area 223 is set to "1" (step SM317). As a result, an affirmative determination is made in step SM301 in the next process of the result calculation process (FIG. 342), and the above-described data shift process (step SM302) is executed. After that, the various counters are cleared (step SM318), and this result calculation process ends. In the processing for clearing the various counters, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" in the same manner as the processing for clearing the various counters in step SM312.

As described above, when the base value calculation period ends, the shift wait flag is set to "1" and the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0". By resetting the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 and starting the next calculation period at the processing time when the calculation period of the base value has ended, the game area PA It is possible to avoid a situation in which the game balls discharged from are no longer measured. In addition, when the calculation period of the base value ends, the shift wait flag is set to "1", the result calculation process is terminated, and the result calculation is started with the shift wait flag set to "1". The data shift process is executed in the next process round of the process. After the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) ends, the residual process (FIG. 347) described later is executed at least once before the next process of the first timer interrupt process is started. Therefore, the data shift process (step SM302) can be executed while the final base value for the completed calculation period is stored in the current status area 311. FIG. As a result, the base value shifted from the current status area 311 to the first history area 312 in the data shift process (step SM302) can be used as the final base value for the currently completed calculation period.

Returning to the description of the check process (FIG. 341), after the result calculation process is executed in step SM205, the display process described later is executed (step SM206), and this check process ends.

Next, prior to the description of the display processing (FIG. 344) executed by the main CPU 63, the total number display setting processing executed in step SL817 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) will be described in FIG. Description will be made with reference to flowcharts. The program corresponding to the total number display setting process is set to the specific control program.

In the total number display setting process, first, based on the result of the reading process (step SL809) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed (step SM401). . As already described in the first embodiment, the reset button 68c is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Then, the main CPU 63 determines whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed based on the detection result from the sensor. In step SM401, if the rise of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the reset button 68c in the reading process (step SL809) from the OFF state to the ON state is detected, the reset button 68c is pressed. determined to have been done.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM401, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SM402). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the setting confirmation display flag is used by the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136). is a flag. A situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" corresponds to a situation in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed. If the setting confirmation display flag is not set to "1" (step SM402: NO), it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". Determine (step SM403). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the setting update display flag is used to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting value update process (FIG. 137). is a flag. A situation in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" corresponds to a situation in which the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SM403, it is determined whether or not the value of the display target counter in the non-specific control work area 223 is "0" (step SM404). As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the display target counters are stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234. It is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the base value to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 among the base values. Specifically, when the value of the counter to be displayed is "0", the base value stored in the current status area 311 is to be notified, and when the value of the counter to be displayed is "1", the first history area If the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "2", the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "3". , the base value stored in the third history area 314 is to be notified. As already described in the fifteenth embodiment, the work area 223 for non-specific control cannot store information when processing corresponding to specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, but information Reading is possible. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not the value of the display target counter in the work area 223 for non-specific control is "0" in step SM404 executed using the program for specific control.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM404, the reset button is pressed when the most recent base values stored in the current status area 311 are being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Since this means that the pressing operation of 68c has been performed, the total number display operation flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SM405), and the main total number display setting process is executed. exit. The total number display operation flag is a flag that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that the display of the total number information should be started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

In this way, the reset button 68c is pressed when the latest base value stored in the current state area 311 is being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the total number display operation flag. "1" is set when the pressing operation is performed. By setting the total number display operation flag to "1" at step SM405, an affirmative determination is made at step SM601 of the total number display processing (FIG. 345), which will be described later, and work area 223 for non-specific control is made. "1" is set to the total number display flag provided in the . The total number displaying flag is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp that the total number information should be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Then, when the total number display flag is set to "1", the processing for displaying the total number information on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (the processing of step SM605) is executed. It will be done.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step SM401, it is determined whether or not the total number display operation flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SM406). If the total number display operation flag is set to "1" (step SM406: YES), it is determined whether or not the total number display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". Determine (step SM407). As already explained, the work area 223 for non-specific control cannot store information when processing corresponding to specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, but can read information. Therefore, in step SM407 executed using the specific control program, it is possible to determine whether or not the total number display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM407, the total number display operation flag is cleared to "0" (step SM408), and this total number display setting processing ends. In this way, the value of the total number display operation flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in the total number display flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control, and is for the first to fourth notifications. It is cleared to "0" when the display of the total number information is started on the display devices 201-204. As a result, it is possible to prevent the display of the total number information from being repeatedly started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 based on one operation of the reset button 68c.

Next, the display processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. The display processing is executed in step SM206 of the check processing (FIG. 341). Further, the processing of steps SM501 to SM518 in the display processing is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

In the display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the management start flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM501). If (step SM501: YES), total number display processing is executed (step SM502).

FIG. 345 is a flow chart showing processing for total number display. It should be noted that the program corresponding to the total number display processing is set as a non-specific control program.

In the total number display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the total number display operation flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SM601). As already described in the fifteenth embodiment, the work area 221 for specific control cannot store information when processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, but information Reading is possible. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the total number display operation flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in step SM601 executed using the program for non-specific control. .

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM601, the total number display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM602). As already explained, the total number display flag indicates that the total number information (the upper four digits of the total number data) should be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is a flag that can be grasped by the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, a switching timing counter setting process is executed (step SM603). In the setting process of the switching timing counter, the switching timing counter provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) as a value that makes it possible to grasp the switching timing of the next notification target. Set the corresponding value. The switching timing counter in this embodiment is set when the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) of the base value or total number information to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 has elapsed. This is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify that. As already explained, the continuous display period of the total number information is 5 seconds, like the continuous display period of the base value.

If a negative determination is made in step SM601, or if the processing of step SM603 is performed, it is determined whether or not the total number display flag is set to "1" (step SM604). If an affirmative determination is made in step SM604, the display data of the total number information corresponding to the total number data stored in the total number area 631 of the non-specific control work area 223 is displayed in the display target setting area 276. set (step SM605), and the present total number display setting processing is terminated. As already explained, the display data of the total number information is displayed on the first notification display device 201 corresponding to the 1000's digit in the total number data (numerical information of any of "0" to "65535"). Display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display the number in the thousands place in the total number, and display data in the number in the hundreds place in the total number. It includes display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display, and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to the tens digit in the total number.

As described above, the display duration (specifically 5 seconds) of the total number information is grasped using a switching timing counter that enables the display duration (specifically 5 seconds) of the base value to be grasped. be done. As a result, compared to a configuration in which a timing counter for grasping the display duration time (specifically, 5 seconds) of the total quantity information is provided separately from the switching timing counter, the display duration time (specifically, 5 seconds) is simplified.

Returning to the description of the display processing (FIG. 344), after executing the total number display processing in step SM502, the value of the switching timing counter in the non-specific control work area 223 is subtracted by 1 (step SM503). Then, by determining whether or not the value of the switching timing counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0", the base value or the total number information that is the current notification target is displayed after it becomes the notification target. It is determined whether or not the continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) has elapsed (step SM504). If an affirmative determination is made in step SM504, it is determined whether or not the total number display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM505).

If a negative determination is made in step SM505, that is, if the current notification target is one of the base values, the process proceeds to step SM506. In steps SM506 to SM508, the same processing as steps S8704 to S8706 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed. Specifically, first, update processing of the counter to be displayed is executed (step SM506). In the updating process, 1 is added to the value of the display target counter. When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3" (step SM507: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step SM508). In this way, display of the base value of any one of the current status area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313 and third history area 314 is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. When the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) has ended in the situation where the ) updates the displayed base value. Then, switching of the base values to be notified is repeated in the predetermined order.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step SM505, that is, if the current notification target is total number information, the total number display flag is cleared to "0" (step SM509), and the process proceeds to step SM508. In step SM508, the value of the counter to be displayed is cleared to "0" as already described. As a result, the base value of the current area 311 becomes an object of notification on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification. In this way, when the display period of the total number information on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ends, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the base value of the current area 311. display is performed. For this reason, the manager of the game hall who grasps the total number information based on the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 should check the latest base value again after the display of the total number information is finished. can be done.

If a negative determination is made in step SM507, or if the process of step SM508 is carried out, a switching timing counter setting process is executed (step SM510). In the setting processing of the switching timing counter, a value corresponding to the display duration (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the switching timing counter of the non-specific control work area 223 as a value corresponding to the switching timing of the next notification target. set. As a result, the display period of the base value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is 5 seconds.

If a negative determination is made in step SM504, or if the process of step SM510 is executed, it is determined whether or not the total number display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". (step SM511). If an affirmative determination is made in step SM511, it means that the current notification target in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the total number information, so this display processing is terminated as it is. . In this case, based on the display data of the total number information set in the display object setting area 276 in step SM605 of the total number display processing (FIG. 345), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. , the total number information is displayed.

On the other hand, if the total number display flag is not set to "1" (step SM511: NO), the process proceeds to step SM512. In steps SM512 to SM517, the same processing as steps S8708 to S8713 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed. Specifically, first, the display type data corresponding to the value of the display target counter in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SM512). As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the display type data indicates that the target of notification of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value on the first notification display device 201. Which of the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 corresponds to the display data to be performed and the base value to be notified? display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display the

Thereafter, the base value is read out from the area corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed among the current state area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234, and the read base value The calculation result data corresponding to the first decimal place number and the second decimal place number in the value are set in the display object setting area 276 (step SM513). The calculation result data of the base value includes the display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the first decimal place in the base value to be notified, and the second decimal place in the base value to be notified. and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to the digit of the digit.

As described above, display data including display type data and calculation result data is set in the display target setting area 276 . The display data is transmitted to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266 in a second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346), which will be described later. A display corresponding to the data is made.

After that, it is determined whether or not the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified based on the value of the counter to be displayed in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SM514), and the work area for non-specific control It is determined whether or not the operation initial flag in 223 is set to "1" (step SM515). When both step SM513 and step SM514 make affirmative determinations, the game area PA is opened in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode after the base value calculation period is newly started. In a situation where the total number of ejected game balls (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has not reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), it is stored in the current area 311. Since it means that the most recent base value has become a notification target, the initial display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM516), and this display processing ends. do. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in either step SM514 or step SM515, the initial display flag is cleared to "0" (step SM517), and this display processing ends.

The initial display flag is set on the first notification display device 201 to notify that the base value in the current area 311 is the base value in the initial stage of calculation after the start of the calculation period in a situation where the base value in the current area 311 is to be notified. and a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the second notification display device 202 should blink. When it is specified that the initial display flag is set to "1" in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) described later, it is not enough to simply transmit the display data stored in the display target setting area 276 to the display IC 266. Instead, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are caused to display corresponding to the display data, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are blinked and the third The notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are lit up. Incidentally, when it is specified that the initial display flag is not set to "1" in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) described later, the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display target setting area 276 is displayed. are performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are illuminated.

On the other hand, if the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is not set to "1" and a negative determination is made in step SM501, regardless of the value of the display target counter, The base value is read, and the calculation result data corresponding to the first and second decimal places in the read base value is set in the display object setting area 276 (step SM518). By transmitting the display data corresponding to the calculation result data to the display IC 266, the number with the first decimal place in the base value of the current area 311 is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the base value of the current area 311 is displayed. The second decimal place number in the value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . With the above configuration, in situations where the management start flag is not set to "1", only the most recent base value calculated in the current calculation period is not reported, without being notified of the base value in the past calculation period. is reported. As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, when the base value is notified in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 201 The display contents of the display device 202 are different from those in the case where the base value is notified when the management start flag is set to "1".

Next, the second timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As already explained, the second timer interrupt process is started at the second interrupt period (2 milliseconds). Further, the processes of steps SM701 to SM716 in the second timer interrupt process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

In the second timer interrupt process, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) are inhibited by a DI instruction as "DI" (step SM701). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338), even if the first interrupt cycle (specifically, 4 milliseconds) has elapsed, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is interrupted for the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346). It is possible to prevent timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) from being started by an interrupt. In addition, by prohibiting the generation of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346), it is assumed that the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) has passed during the execution of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346). It is possible to prevent the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) from being started redundantly even if the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) is interrupted.

After that, in steps SM702 to SM706, the same processes as steps S9002 to S9006 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, update processing of the checking counter is executed (step SM702). In the checking counter update process, when the value of the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more, the value of the checking counter is subtracted by one. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the display segments 321 to 324 provided in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. Until the initial check period (specifically 5 seconds) has passed since the processing of step S8804 of the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in order to make the manager of the game hall confirm whether it can be in the light emitting state. , all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state for checking display. (See FIG. 128(b)). The checking counter is a counter that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that it is the initial checking period. In step SM702, when the checking counter is used to measure the initial check period by executing the updating process of the checking counter, the value of the checking counter changes to the second timer interrupt process ( 346) is activated, it will be decremented periodically.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SM703). As already explained, the setting update display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting value update process (FIG. 137). As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is performed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in the main process (FIG. 132). The second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed. Therefore, even when the set value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed by the main CPU 63, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which "1" is set in the setting update display flag means that the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) this time. It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step SM703, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step SM704). In the setting process, similarly to step S9004 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are updated by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The fifth display data buffer 275 stores the display data for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value are performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

If a negative determination is made in step SM703, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SM705). As already explained, the setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136). As already described in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is the main process (FIG. 132) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed. , the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) is interrupted and activated even in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed by the main CPU 63. FIG.

The situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" means that the main side CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 137) during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346). It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step SM705, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step SM706). In the setting process, similarly to step S9006 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is confirmed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The fifth display data buffer 275 stores the display data for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, a display indicating that the setting value is being checked and a display indicating the current setting value are performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

If a negative determination is made in step SM705, it is determined whether or not the total number display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SM707). As already explained, the total number displaying flag is a flag that enables the main CPU 63 to grasp that the total number information should be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. be.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SM707, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during total number display is executed (step SM708). In the setting process, the display data of the total number information stored in the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for non-specific control is read, and the display data of the read total number information is transferred to the work area 221 for specific control. is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 in .

As already explained, the work area 223 for non-specific control cannot store information when processing corresponding to specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, but can read information. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the total number display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" in step SM707 executed using the specific control program. At the same time, the display data of the total number information stored in the display target setting area 276 in the non-specific control work area 223 can be read out in step SM708 executed using the specific control program.

As already explained, the display data of the total number information includes the display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the number in the 1000's place in the total number and the number in the thousands place in the total number. Display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display corresponding to, Display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display corresponding to the number in the hundreds place in the total number, and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display the number corresponding to the tens digit in the total number. In step SM708, display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is performed in accordance with the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275, whereby the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. , the total number information is displayed (the upper four digits of the total number data are displayed).

If a negative determination is made in step SM707, the normal setting process (FIG. 135) is executed (step SM709). The processing contents of the normal setting processing are as already described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 135 in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

If the process of step SM704 has been performed, the process of step SM706 has been performed, the process of step SM708 has been performed, or the process of step SM709 has been performed, the process proceeds to step SM710. At steps SM710 to SM715, the same processes as steps S9008 to S9013 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

When transmission processing of various signals is executed in step SM715, "EI" is set to permit generation of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) by the EI instruction. (step SM716) to end the second timer interrupt processing. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346).

Next, main processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described. A program corresponding to the main processing is set as a program for specific control.

In the main processing of this embodiment, first, the same processing as steps S8801 to S8821 of the main processing (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment is executed. In the main processing of this embodiment, after transmitting the return command to the sound emission control device 81 in step S8821, the remaining processing (FIG. 347) is executed.

FIG. 347 is a flow chart showing residual processing. A program corresponding to residual processing is set to a program for specific control. The address at which the program corresponding to the residual process is stored in the main ROM 64 (FIG. 67) is "RS_L". "RS_L" is an address within the range of addresses X(1) to X(k+2) in the main ROM 64 described with reference to FIG. 67 in the fifteenth embodiment.

In the remaining processing, first, as "DI", the DI instruction prohibits the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) from being interrupted (step SM801). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338), even if the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds) has passed, the first timer interrupt processing is performed for the remaining processing (Fig. 347). (FIG. 338) is interrupted and activated. In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346), even if the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) has passed, the second timer is interrupted for the remaining process (Fig. 347). It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing (FIG. 346) from being started by an interrupt.

Thereafter, in steps SM802 and SM803, the same processes as steps S8823 and S8824 of the main process (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. Specifically, in step SM802, random number initial value update processing for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step SM803, fluctuation counter update processing for updating the fluctuation type counter CS is executed. In these updating processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 65, and after executing the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information, the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, they are cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value.

After that, setting monitoring processing is executed by the CP command as "CP (IY+SETTEI), N_SETMAX" (step SM804). In the setting monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal by checking the value of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control. Specifically, when the value set in the set value counter is a value corresponding to any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and "setting 1" to "setting 6" are determined to be normal. If the value does not correspond to any of the above, it is determined to be above.

After that, as "JRS F, FATAL", a JRS command is executed to stop the game (step SM805). In the game stop processing, when it is determined that the set value set in the set value counter is abnormal in the setting monitoring processing in step SM804, the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". do. By setting the game stop flag to "1", the affirmative determination is made at step SL808 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338), and the processing of steps SL809 to SL821 is not executed. As a result, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal, the progress of the game is stopped. After that, an abnormality command indicating that the set value is abnormal is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting value abnormality, and causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "Please change the setting." . Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 resumes until the set value update process (step S8819) of the main process (FIG. 132) is executed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the notification is continued when the When the progress of the game is stopped, the manager of the game hall confirms the above notification, temporarily stops the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and then restarts the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加In this case, an operation is performed to execute the set value update process (step S8819). As a result, when a setting value abnormality occurs, a new setting value can be set in the setting value updating process (step S8819). In this way, by monitoring the abnormality of the set value in the residual process (FIG. 347), it is possible to monitor whether the set value is abnormal even in the state where the game is being played. Become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being continued even though the set value is abnormal. Also, it is possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether or not the set value is abnormal.

After that, the CALLI instruction is used to execute total division execution processing (FIG. 348) (step SM806). As already explained, the aggregate division execution process (FIG. 348) is a process corresponding to non-specific control.

When the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed by the CALLI instruction, first the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. By saving the information in the flag register before the program for the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is started, the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is called or after the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) starts. It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before the change in , to the stack area 222 for specific control.

When the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is executed by the CALLI instruction, after the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing are executed. (Fig. 346) interrupts are disabled. As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 338), which are processes corresponding to the specific control, are executed during the execution of the total division execution process (FIG. 348), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control. 346) is interrupted and activated.

When the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is executed by the CALLI instruction, the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer After the interruption of the interruption process (FIG. 346) is disabled, a program corresponding to the total division execution process (FIG. 348) to be described later is started.

In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed by the CALLI instruction, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be transferred to the stack area 222 for specific control by one instruction ("CALLI"). , inhibiting the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), and starting the program corresponding to the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) described later. . For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. and the command for starting the program of the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) are separately provided, the residual processing (Fig. 347 ) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing programs corresponding to the residual processing (FIG. 347).

FIG. 348 is a flow chart showing total division execution processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. The processing of steps SM901 to SM916 in the total division execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

In steps SM901 to SM907, the same processes as steps S3901 to S3907 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. Specifically, first, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", Y(u+2) is set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control by a load instruction (step SM901). As already explained, Y(u+2) is the information of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM902). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM903). Also, as "LD (_DEBUF), DE", the information in the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM904). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM905). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM906). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM907).

WA register, BC register, DE register, and HL register, which are some of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers existing in the main CPU 63, are executed by executing the processing of steps SM902 to SM907. , IX register and IY register can be saved in corresponding buffers in the work area 223 for non-specific control. These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in total division processing (step SM908) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control prior to the execution of the aggregate division process (step SM908), the information of these registers used for the specific control can be aggregated and divided. It is possible to save before the process (step SM908) is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten when the total division processing (step SM908) is executed, when the total division processing (step SM908) ends, the information saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control is saved in these registers. , the state of these registers can be restored to the state corresponding to the specific control before the total division process (step SM908) is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers to the work area 223 for non-specific control, By selectively saving the information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to be used to the work area 223 for non-specific control, It is possible to reduce the capacity to be secured for saving register information. Therefore, it is possible to save the above register information while securing a large capacity of the work area 223 for non-specific control that can be used in the aggregation division process (step SM908). Of course, among the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register are subjected to total division processing (step SM908) is started, the information is stored and held until the total division process (step SM908) ends and the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order of writing and is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processing of steps SM902 to SM907, total division processing (FIG. 349) is executed (step SM908). When the aggregate division process is executed, a subroutine program corresponding to the aggregate division process set in the non-specific control program is executed, but when the subroutine program is executed, the aggregate division process is executed. Information for identifying the return address of the subsequent total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is written to the stack area 224 for non-specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the total division processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) indicated by the return address is returned to. Details of the aggregate division processing (step SM908) will be described later.

After executing the total division process in step SM908, Y(r+γ) is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 as a fixed address at the time of return to the specific control by the load instruction as "LD SP, Y(r+γ)". Set (step SM909). The address of Y(r+γ) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

The amount of information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control is always constant immediately before the subroutine of the total division execution processing is executed in step SM806 of the residual processing (FIG. 347), and accordingly, the main unit The information of the stack pointer of the side CPU 63 (that is, the value of the stack pointer) is constant. In this case, information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control includes, for example, return address information of residual processing (FIG. 347) after completion of total division execution processing (FIG. 348). The constant information of the stack pointer is Y(r+γ). Therefore, when the total division execution process (FIG. 348), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, is completed and the process corresponding to the specific control is resumed, the fixed information Y(r+γ) is transferred to the main CPU 63 is set to the stack pointer, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer to the information immediately before the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is started. By setting the fixed information in the stack pointer in this way, the information of the stack pointer is restored to the information immediately before the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is started. 348), the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control need not be saved in the main RAM 65. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and eliminate the need to secure an area for saving in the main RAM 65 .

Thereafter, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM910). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM911). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM912). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM913). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM914). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step SM915). By executing the processing of step SM910 to step SM915, the information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is processed to start the total division execution processing (Fig. 348). It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control is performed.

After that, as "RETI", the RETI instruction is executed (step SM916), and the total division execution processing ends. By executing the RETI instruction, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63, and The state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited is switched to the state in which it is permitted. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control, and new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process becomes possible.

With the configuration for executing the RETI instruction, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the aggregate division execution process is transferred to the flag of the main CPU 63 by one instruction ("RETI"). In addition to being able to return to the register, it is possible to switch from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the total division execution process to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and a command for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. You can reduce the number of instructions. As a result, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the total division execution process.

As described above, execution of the RETI instruction permits the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) to occur. For this reason, if the RETI instruction is executed in a situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control remains, the first timer interrupt, which is the process corresponding to the specific control, is executed in the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. The process (Fig. 338) or the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is interrupted and activated. On the other hand, since the RETI instruction is executed in step SM916, which is the final step of the aggregate division execution process (FIG. 348), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed, the main side CPU 63 When the information in the flag register has returned to the information for executing the specific control, it is possible to return to the residual process (FIG. 347) which is the process corresponding to the specific control.

Next, the total division processing executed by calling the subroutine program in step SM908 of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) will be described. 349 is a flow chart showing total division processing executed by the main CPU 63. FIG. It should be noted that the processes of steps SN101 to SN105 in the total division process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

As already explained, in the check process (FIG. 341), the values of the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 in the non-specific control work area 223 are updated in step SM204, and the result calculation process is performed in step SM205. is executed. Then, in step SM304 of the result calculation process (FIG. 342), total payout number information is calculated, and in step SM306, total number data is calculated. Therefore, in the tally division process (FIG. 349), the total payout number information calculated based on the current values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 is stored in the total payout number area 632, The total number data calculated based on the current values of the various counters 231 a to 231 e in the normal counter area 231 is stored in the total number area 631 .

In the tally division process, first, the total number of game balls to be paid out is grasped in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (step SN101). Specifically, the total payout number information stored in the total payout number area 632 in the non-specific control work area 223 is grasped.

After that, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is grasped ( step SN102). Specifically, the total number data stored in the total number area 631 in the non-specific control work area 223 is grasped.

After that, base value division processing is executed (step SN103). In the base value division process, the total number of game balls to be paid out determined in step SN101 is divided by the total number determined in step SN102 to calculate the base value as a numerical value up to the fourth decimal place. After that, base value rounding is executed (step SN104). In the rounding process for the base value, first, the base value calculated in step SN103 is rounded off to the fourth decimal place to make the base value a numerical value up to the third decimal place. After that, the base value to the second decimal place is obtained by rounding off the third decimal place in the base value to the third decimal place.

After that, the current area 311 is overwritten (step SN105), and the total division process ends. In the process of overwriting the current status area 311, the current status area 311 is overwritten with the base value calculated in step SN103 and rounded to the second decimal place in step SN104. As a result, the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 is updated.

As described above, the total payout quantity information stored in the total payout quantity area 632 and the total quantity data stored in the total quantity area 631 are used at the start of the aggregate division processing (FIG. 349) to perform the base value division processing ( This is the configuration for executing step SN103). As a result, the process of calculating the total payout number information and the total number data based on the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 can be omitted in the tally division process. Therefore, the processing load for calculating the base value in the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

The processing of step SM513 in the already explained display processing (FIG. 344) is executed each time the display processing (FIG. 344) is executed regardless of the switching timing of the base value to be notified. As described above, the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 is updated in step SN105 of the total division process (FIG. 349). In this case, as already explained, the processing of step SM513 for setting the calculation result data in the display target setting area 276 is executed regardless of the switching timing of the base value to be notified (FIG. 344). By being executed each time, when the base value of the current area 311 is changed in a situation where the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, without waiting until the switching timing of the base value to be notified, It becomes possible to notify the changed base value.

If the number of digits in the base value calculated in the base value division process (step SN103) is large, the execution period of the base value rounding process (step SN104), in which the base value is numerical information up to the second decimal place, is extended. put away. If the base value is calculated in the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338), the base value The number of digits of the base value that can be calculated by division processing is reduced. In this embodiment, since the base value is calculated in the residual process (FIG. 347), the number of digits of the base value calculated in the base value division process can be increased and stored in the current status area 311. can increase the accuracy of the base value to be calculated. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of an abnormality in the base value based on the accurate base value.

Returning to the description of the residual processing (Fig. 347), after the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is performed in step SM806, as "EI", the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer A setting is made to switch from the state in which the generation of interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted (step SM807).

After that, as "JR RS_L", a JR command is used to jump to the address of "RS_L" (step SM808). As already explained, "RS_L" is an address where a program corresponding to residual processing is stored in the main ROM 64 (Fig. 67). Therefore, the process returns to step SM801. Thus, the residual process (FIG. 347) is a loop process in which the processes of steps SM801 to SM808 are repeatedly executed.

As described above, in the remaining process (FIG. 347), after the activation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) is prohibited in step SM801, the first timer interrupt process and The processes of steps SM802 to SM806 are executed in a state in which activation of the second timer interrupt process is prohibited. After the process of step SM806 is completed, the interrupts of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are permitted before returning to step SM801. With the configuration in which the processes of steps SM802 to SM806 are executed in a state in which the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are prohibited, the first It is possible to prevent the timer interrupt processing or the second timer interrupt processing from being interrupted and started.

In the processing of steps SM802 to SM806, which are performed in the residual processing (FIG. 347) with activation of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing prohibited, step M802 to step M802, which are processing corresponding to specific control, are performed first. After the processing of step SM805 is executed, total division execution processing (FIG. 348), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, is executed in step SM806. When the RETI instruction is executed at the end of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348), the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is mainly used. The flag register of the side CPU 63 is restored, and the state of prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is switched to the state of permitting it. Therefore, if the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed during steps SM802 to SM806 in the residual processing (FIG. 347), the RETI instruction is executed at the end of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348). After that, before executing the remaining processes in steps SM802 to SM806, it becomes necessary to perform processing for prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). On the other hand, since the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed at the end (step SM806) of steps SM802 to SM806 in the residual processing (FIG. 347), the total division execution processing (FIG. 348 ) is executed, the processing for prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) can be made unnecessary. Further, in the remaining process (FIG. 347), it is possible to continuously execute the processes of steps SM802 to SM805, which are processes corresponding to specific control.

By allowing the interrupts of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) in step SM807 of the remaining processing (FIG. 347), the first interrupt cycle (specifically, 4 milliseconds seconds) have passed, the first timer interrupt process can be started, and when the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) has passed, the second timer interrupt process can be started. can be activated. As already explained, when both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed, the second timer interrupt process is started preferentially.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the reset button 68c is pressed while the latest base values are being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 At 204, the total number information is displayed. In displaying the total number information, the upper four digits of the total number data are displayed. The manager of the game hall grasps the degree of convergence of the most recent base value stored in the current area 311 based on the total number information displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. be able to.

The total number data grasped based on the total number information (higher four digits of the total number data) displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the final total during the base value calculation period. If it is smaller than the number data (specifically, 60000), it can be understood that the degree of convergence for the most recent base value is low. In addition, when the total number data grasped based on the total number information is close to the final total number data (specifically, 60000 pieces) in the calculation period of the base value, the convergence of the most recent base value It can be understood that the degree is high.

If the most recent base value is outside the theoretical base value range, and the degree of convergence of the most recent base value is low, the final base value for the current calculation period will be within the theoretical base value range. It is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that it will fit in . In addition, if the degree of convergence of the most recent base value is high, it can be understood that there is a high possibility that the final base value in the current calculation period will deviate from the theoretical value range of the base value.

As the total number information, the upper four digits of the total number data, which is numerical information from "0" to "65535", are displayed, so that the entire total number data (five digits) is displayed. Compared to the display configuration, it is possible to grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base value while suppressing an increase in the number of the notification display devices 201 to 204 .

The display continuation time (specifically, 5 seconds) of the total number information is grasped using a switching timing counter for grasping the display continuation time (specifically, 5 seconds) of the base value. As a result, compared to a configuration in which a timing counter for grasping the display duration time (specifically, 5 seconds) of the total quantity information is provided separately from the switching timing counter, the display duration time (specifically, 5 seconds) is simplified.

Since the display of the base value and the display of the total number information are performed by the common first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall who monitors the base value can be reduced.

After the display of the total number information is completed, the latest base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to confirm the latest base value again after grasping the degree of convergence of the latest base value based on the display of the total number information. The display of the most recent base value that starts after the display of the total number information is finished will last for 5 seconds, regardless of the period during which the most recent base value was displayed before the display of the total number information started. done. Therefore, even if the display of the total number information is started by pressing the reset button 68c immediately before the display of the latest base value ends, the most recent value displayed after the display of the total number information ends. It is possible to prevent the display period of the base value from becoming extremely short.

The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number of game balls) does not reach the initial reference number (specifically 6000 pieces), the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 display the most recent base value, and the initial calculation display is performed. will be The administrator of the game hall, when the calculation initial display is performed, even if the reset button 68c is not operated, the most recent base displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 It can be seen that the degree of convergence for the values is low. If the total number data does not reach the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), there is a high possibility that the base value will deviate from the theoretical value range of the base value. To reduce the frequency of situations in which the display of the total number information must be confirmed by making it possible to easily grasp that the total number data has not reached the initial reference number (specifically, 6000 pieces). can be done. As a result, the burden of monitoring the base value on the manager of the game hall can be reduced.

When processing corresponding to non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or aggregate division execution processing (Fig. 348)) is executed by the CALLI instruction, the flag register of the main CPU 63 information is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the interrupts of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) are prohibited. Then, it corresponds to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control set in the program for non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or total division execution processing (Fig. 348)) A subroutine program is executed. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the information changes after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is called or the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the previous state to the stack area 222 for specific control. In addition, by prohibiting the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) before the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, it corresponds to the non-specific control It is possible to prevent the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346), which are processes corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started during execution of the process.

By configuring the CALLI instruction to execute the test firing test execution process (Fig. 339), one instruction ("CALLI") can be used to obtain the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 before executing the test firing test execution process (Fig. 339). is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) is prohibited, and the program of the test firing test execution process (Fig. 339) is executed can be started. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. In order to execute the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), compared with the case where the command for executing the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339) and the command for executing the processing to start the program of the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339) The number of instructions set in the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338).

By adopting a configuration in which the management execution processing (Fig. 340) is executed by the CALLI instruction, one instruction ("CALLI") specifies the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 before execution of the management execution processing (Fig. 340). Saving to the control stack area 222, prohibiting the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), and starting the program of the management execution processing (Fig. 340) can be done. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. In order to execute the management execution processing (FIG. 340), the first The number of instructions set in the program corresponding to timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338).

By adopting a configuration in which the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed by the CALLI instruction, information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 can be obtained before execution of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) by one instruction ("CALLI"). is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is prohibited, and the program of the total division execution processing (Fig. 348) is executed can be started. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. In order to execute the total division execution processing (FIG. 348), compared with the case where the instruction for executing the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) and the instruction for executing the processing for starting the program of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) are separately provided. The number of instructions set in the program corresponding to residual processing (Fig. 347) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the residual processing (FIG. 347).

When the processing corresponding to the non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or total division execution processing (Fig. 348)) ends, the main CPU 63 performs processing corresponding to the specific control. is started, execute the RETI instruction. By executing the RETI instruction, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control is restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63, and 1 timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) are switched from the state of prohibiting to the state of permitting. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control, and new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process becomes possible.

When processing corresponding to non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or total division execution processing (Fig. 348)) ends and processing corresponding to specific control starts By executing the RETI instruction at the same time, by one instruction ("RETI"), the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control It can be restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and can switch from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. . For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 and the first timer interrupt process ( 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346), compared to the case where the instruction for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted is separately provided, the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control can reduce the number of instructions set to As a result, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

Management execution processing (step SL821) is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338), and total division execution processing (step SM806) is executed in the residual processing (FIG. 347). If the number of digits of the base value calculated in the base value division processing (step SN103) in the aggregate division processing (Fig. 349) is large, base value rounding (step SN104) is extended. If the base value is calculated in the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338), the base value The number of digits of the base value that can be calculated by division processing is reduced. On the other hand, since the base value is calculated in the residual process (FIG. 347), the number of digits of the base value calculated in the base value division process (step SN103) can be increased. The accuracy of the base value stored in area 311 can be increased. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of an abnormality in the base value based on the accurate base value.

The first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) includes trial firing test execution processing and management execution processing as processing corresponding to non-specific control, and these processes are set separately in the first timer interrupt processing. there is In the first timer interrupt process, a process for progressing the game is executed as a process corresponding to the specific control. By distributing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control in the first timer interrupt processing and setting it, it is possible to prevent the situation where the processing for progressing the game is not executed for a long time. . In addition, in a situation where processing corresponding to specific control is being executed in the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338), the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) interrupts and starts the first timer interrupt processing. can be done. On the other hand, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed in the first timer interrupt process, activation of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is prohibited at the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. A process corresponding to non-specific control is executed in a state in which activation of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is prohibited. Therefore, if the process corresponding to non-specific control is executed in the first timer interrupt process for a long time, the situation where the second timer interrupt process cannot be started will continue for a long time. On the other hand, since the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is distributed and set in the first timer interrupt processing, the second timer interrupt processing ( 346) can be prevented from continuing for a long time.

In the residual processing (FIG. 347), after the activation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited in step SM801, the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing are executed. The processes of steps SM802 to SM806 are executed in a state in which activation of the process is prohibited. After the process of step SM806 is completed, the interrupts of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are permitted before returning to step SM801. With the configuration in which the processes of steps SM802 to SM806 are executed in a state in which the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are prohibited, the first It is possible to prevent the timer interrupt processing or the second timer interrupt processing from being interrupted and started.

In the processing of steps SM802 to SM806, which are performed in the residual processing (FIG. 347) with activation of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing prohibited, step M802 to step M802, which are processing corresponding to specific control, are performed first. After the processing of step SM805 is executed, total division execution processing (FIG. 348), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, is executed in step SM806. When the RETI instruction is executed at the end of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348), the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is mainly used. The flag register of the side CPU 63 is restored, and the state of prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is switched to the state of permitting it. Therefore, if the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed during steps SM802 to SM806 in the residual processing (FIG. 347), the RETI instruction is executed at the end of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348). After that, before executing the remaining processes in steps SM802 to SM806, it becomes necessary to perform processing for prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). On the other hand, since the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is executed at the end (step SM806) of steps SM802 to SM806 in the residual processing (FIG. 347), the total division execution processing (FIG. 348 ) is executed, the processing for prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) can be made unnecessary. Further, in the remaining process (FIG. 347), it is possible to continuously execute the processes of steps SM802 to SM805, which are processes corresponding to specific control.

Note that after execution of total division execution processing by the CALLI instruction in step SM806 of the residual processing (FIG. 347), the processing of step SM807 of the residual processing (FIG. 347) in the 93rd embodiment is omitted. Similar to step SM808 of the residual process (FIG. 347) in the embodiment of No. 93, it may be configured to return to step SM801 as "JR RS_L". As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the RETI instruction is executed in step SM916, which is the final step of the aggregate division processing (FIG. 348). Then, when the RETI instruction is executed, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) is restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63. At the same time, the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited is switched to the state in which it is permitted. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process. In this way, in the residual processing (FIG. 347), by executing the total division execution processing by the CALLI instruction in the step immediately before the step of setting "JR RS_L", the step of setting "JR RS_L" can be performed. The generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) can be permitted without separately providing an EI instruction in the previous step. As a result, the number of instructions to be set in the program corresponding to the residual process (Fig. 347) can be reduced, and the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the residual process (Fig. 347) can be reduced. can be reduced.

Also, the type of base value displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the display of the total number information is completed is limited to the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311. no. After the display of the total number information is completed, the base value stored in the first history area 312, the base value stored in the second history area 313, and the Any one of the base values stored in the 3 history area 314 may be displayed.

In addition, when the reset button 68c is operated in neither the situation in which the setting value is being confirmed nor the situation in which the setting value is being updated, at the timing when the operation is performed As a configuration in which the display of the total number information is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 regardless of the type of base value displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 good too. As a result, when the display of the most recent base value is finished on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total number information is displayed without waiting until the display of the next most recent base value is started. can be started.

Also, when returning from processing corresponding to non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), or total division execution processing (Fig. 348)) to processing corresponding to specific control, RETI A configuration in which a pop instruction and an EI instruction are executed may be employed instead of the configuration in which an instruction is executed. Specifically, in the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339), after the process of step SL915 is completed, first, as "POP PSW", a pop command is used to execute the specific control The flag register information saved in the stack area 222 of the main side CPU 63 is restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 . As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information before the start of the trial firing test execution process (FIG. 339). After that, as "EI", the EI instruction is executed. By executing the EI instruction, settings are made for switching from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). Also, in the management execution process (FIG. 340), after the process of step SM115 is completed, a pop command is used as "POP PSW" to store the stack area 222 for specific control before the start of the management execution process (FIG. 340). The saved flag register information is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 . As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information before the start of the management execution process (FIG. 340). After that, as "EI", the EI instruction is executed. By executing the EI instruction, settings are made for switching from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). Furthermore, in the aggregate division execution processing (FIG. 348), after the processing of step SM915 is completed, a pop command is used as "POP PSW" to set the stack for specific control before the aggregation division execution processing (FIG. 348) starts. The flag register information saved in the area 222 is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 . As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information before the total division execution process (FIG. 348) was started. After that, as "EI", the EI instruction is executed. By executing the EI instruction, settings are made for switching from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). In this way, even when the pop instruction and the EI instruction are executed when returning from the process corresponding to the non-specific control to the process corresponding to the specific control, the specific control is executed before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. The flag register information saved in the stack area 222 for the main CPU 63 can be restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 346) can be suppressed. A setting can be made to switch from the prohibited state to the permitted state.

In addition, the RETI command is executed at the last step of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (Fig. 339), management execution processing (Fig. 340), and total division execution processing (Fig. 348)). Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the RETI instruction is executed after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. Specifically, after executing the processing of steps SL901 to step SL915 of the test firing test execution processing (FIG. 339) at step SL807 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338), the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) Returning, the RETI instruction is executed before executing the port output process in step SL808. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 that was saved before the start of the test firing test execution process can be restored to the flag register, and the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process can be newly executed. can be made possible. In step SL821 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338), after executing the processes of steps SM101 to SM115 of the management execution process (FIG. 340), the process returns to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338), and the RETI instruction to run. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 that was saved before starting the management execution process can be restored to the flag register, and the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process can be newly executed. can be In step SM806 of the residual process (FIG. 347), after executing the processes of steps SM901 to SM915 of the total division execution process (FIG. 348), the process returns to the residual process (FIG. 347). to execute the RETI instruction. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 that was saved before the start of the total division execution process can be restored to the flag register, and the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process can be newly executed. can be made possible.

<94th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 93rd embodiment in the processing configuration for executing the sighting test execution process and the management execution process. The configuration different from that of the ninety-third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the 93rd embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 350 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63 in this embodiment. As in the 93rd embodiment, the first timer interrupt process is periodically activated at a 4-millisecond cycle, which is the first interrupt cycle. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a program for specific control.

At steps SN201 to SN205, the same processing as steps SL801 to SL805 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) in the 93rd embodiment is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction). In steps SN201 to SN205, as in the 93rd embodiment, the same processing as steps SL801 to SL805 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) may be executed by the CALLS instruction.

After that, as in step SL806 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) in the 93rd embodiment, "1" is set to the game stop flag or the start-up process flag in the work area 221 for specific control. It is determined whether or not there is (step SN206). If an affirmative determination is made in step SN206, this first timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the processes of steps SN207 to SN225.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step SN206, the process proceeds to step SN207. At steps SN207 to SN218, the same processing as steps SL809 to SL820 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) in the 93rd embodiment is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction). In steps SN207 to SN218, as in the 93rd embodiment, the same processing as steps SL809 to SL820 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) may be executed by the CALLS instruction.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step SN219). As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, etc., and depending on the execution results of operation instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, etc. The information in the flag register will change. The trial firing test execution process executed in step SN221 and the management execution process executed in step SN222 are processes corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 before the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control (test firing test execution processing (step SN221) and management execution processing (step SN222)) is started, the non-specific It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before changing after the call of the process corresponding to the control or the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control is saved in the stack area 222 for the specific control.

After that, as "DI", the DI instruction inhibits the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 350) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) (step SN220). As a result, during the execution of the test firing test execution process (step SN221) and the management execution process (step SN222), which are processes corresponding to the non-specific control, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 350) which is the process corresponding to the specific control And it is possible to prevent the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) from being interrupted and started.

Thereafter, a test firing test execution process is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction) (step SN221). FIG. 351 is a flow chart showing the trial shooting test process executed by the main side CPU 63. FIG. The processing of steps SN301 to SN308 in the test firing test execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

In steps SN301 to SN307, the same processes as steps SL901 to SL907 of the trial firing test execution process (FIG. 339) in the 93rd embodiment are executed. As a result, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register, which are some of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers existing in the registers of the main CPU 63, are Information can be saved to a corresponding buffer in the non-specific control work area 223 .

After that, in step SN308, similarly to step SL908 of the test firing test execution process (FIG. 339) in the 93rd embodiment, the test firing test process is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction). In the test-firing test process, as in the 93rd embodiment, test-firing test information to be output to the test-firing test apparatus, which is an external device, is generated, and the test-firing test information area 633 in the non-specific control work area 223 is generated. store in After that, the present trial shooting test execution processing is terminated without executing the processing of steps SL909 to SL916 of the trial shooting test execution processing (FIG. 339) in the 93rd embodiment. In this embodiment, some registers (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register) are not restored, and the process proceeds to the next process (specifically, management execution process).

Returning to the description of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350), after performing the trial firing test execution process at step SN221, the management execution process is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction) (step SN222). Thus, the trial firing test execution process (step SN221) and the management execution process (step SN222) corresponding to the non-specific control are continuously executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350) corresponding to the specific control.

FIG. 352 is a flowchart showing management execution processing executed by the main side CPU 63. FIG. The processing of steps SN401 to SN408 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

In the management execution process of this embodiment, check processing is executed by a CALL instruction (step SN401), as in step SM108 of the management execution process (FIG. 340) of the 93rd embodiment. As described above, some registers (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register) remain saved in corresponding buffers in the non-specific control work area 223 . Therefore, in the management execution processing of this embodiment, the check processing is executed in step SN401 without executing the processing of steps SM101 to SM107 of the management execution processing (FIG. 340) of the 93rd embodiment. As a result, each information of some registers (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register) of the main side CPU 63 saved in the corresponding buffer in the non-specific control work area 223 After executing the test firing test process, and before executing the check process, some registers of the main side CPU 63 (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register) Each information is non- The process of saving to the corresponding buffer in the work area 223 for specific control can be omitted. Therefore, the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing programs can be reduced.

The content of the check processing executed at step SN401 is the same as the content of the check processing (FIG. 341) already explained in the 93rd embodiment. Thereafter, the same processing as steps SM109 to SM115 of the management execution processing (FIG. 340) in the 93rd embodiment is executed. As a result, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started. It is possible to Note that in the management execution processing (FIG. 352) in this embodiment, the SM 116 processing in the management execution processing (FIG. 340) in the 93rd embodiment is not executed.

Returning to the description of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 350), after performing the management execution process in step SN222, as "POP PSW", a step before execution of the test firing test execution process (step SN221) by a pop instruction The information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control at SN219 is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 (step SN223). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the start of the processing of step SN219. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, as "EI", the EI instruction is executed (step SN224). Execution of the EI instruction makes settings for switching from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 350) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346).

After that, port output processing is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction) (step SN225), and this first timer interrupt processing ends. In the port output processing in step SN225, the test firing test processing (test firing test execution processing (FIG. 351) step SN308) performs processing for outputting the test-fire test information stored in the test-fire test information area 633 in the work area 223 for non-specific control to the test-fire test apparatus, which is an external device. As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the test-fire test information is output to the test-fire test apparatus via a relay board (not shown). When the test-firing device is not connected, the test-firing test information generated in the test-firing test process is cleared without being output. In addition, in the port output process in step SN224, similarly to the port output process (step SL808) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) in the 93rd embodiment, the output information is set in the previous first timer interrupt process. is performed, processing for outputting corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric prize winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 32b is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set stops the output of the drive signal. In addition, when information is set to switch the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 to the open state, the output of the drive signal to the general electric drive unit 34b is started to switch to the closed state. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350), which is the process corresponding to the specific control, the test firing test execution process (step SN221) and the management execution process (step SN222), which are the processes corresponding to the non-specific control, are continuously performed. It is the configuration that is executed. As a result, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350), the process corresponding to the specific control is switched to the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is returned to the process corresponding to the specific control. can be reduced to one. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the main side CPU 63 for executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

When switching from the process corresponding to the specific control to the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the process of saving the information of the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (process of step SN219) is executed, and when returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction is transferred to the main CPU 63 (process of step SN223) is executed. In the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 350), the number of times of switching from processing corresponding to specific control to processing corresponding to non-specific control, and returning from processing corresponding to non-specific control to processing corresponding to specific control By limiting the number of times to 1, the process of saving the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control, and the information of the flag register saved to the stack area 222 for specific control to the flag of the main CPU 63 It is possible to reduce the processing load on the main CPU 63 by suppressing the number of times of execution of processing to return to the register.

The test firing test process is executed in the last step of the test firing test execution process (step SN221), and the check process is executed in the first step of the management execution process (step SN222). Therefore, the test firing test process and the check process are continuously executed. As a result, the number of executions of the process of saving the information set in the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register to the work area 223 for non-specific control can be reduced to one. . Also, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. The number of times the process is executed can be suppressed to one. As a result, the processing load on the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

In place of the configuration in which the trial firing test execution process is executed in step SN221 of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 350) and the management execution process is executed in step SN222, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 350) The configuration may be such that the management execution process is executed in Step SN221 and the test firing test execution process is executed in Step SN222. Also in this configuration, at step SN219, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and at step SN220, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 350) and the second timer interrupt processing ( 346), it is possible to continuously execute management execution processing and test firing test execution processing, which are processing corresponding to non-specific control. After that, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is restored, and the interrupts of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are permitted. As a result, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350), the process corresponding to the specific control is switched to the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the process corresponding to the non-specific control returns to the process corresponding to the specific control. can be reduced to one.

<95th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the 94th embodiment in the processing configuration for executing the sighting test execution process and the management execution process. The configuration different from that of the ninety-fourth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the ninety-fourth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 353 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63 in this embodiment. Note that the first timer interrupt process is periodically started at a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

At steps SN501 to SN518, the same processing as steps SN201 to SN218 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 350) in the 94th embodiment is executed by the CALLS instruction. In steps SN501 to SN518, steps SN201 to SN218 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350) in the 94th embodiment are performed by a call instruction (CALL instruction) as in the 94th embodiment. It may be configured to execute the same processing.

After that, the CALLI command is used to execute the trial firing test execution process and the management execution process (step SN519). As in the ninety-fourth embodiment, the test firing test execution process and the management execution process are processes corresponding to non-specific control.

When the test firing test execution process and the management execution process are executed by the CALLI instruction, first, information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control (test firing test execution processing and management execution processing) is started, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control or the non-specific It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before the change after the start of the process corresponding to the control in the stack area 222 for specific control.

When the firing test execution process and the management execution process are executed by the CALLI instruction, after the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process are executed. (Fig. 346) interrupts are disabled. As a result, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is interrupted and activated.

When the firing test execution process and the management execution process are executed by the CALLI instruction, the information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt process are executed. After the interruption of (FIG. 346) is disabled, the program corresponding to the trial firing test execution process is started. The processing contents of the test firing test execution processing are as already explained in the 94th embodiment. After that, a program corresponding to the management execution process (FIG. 354) is started. Details of the management execution process (FIG. 354) will be described later.

In this way, by configuring the CALLI instruction to execute the firing test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354), one instruction ("CALLI") can is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is prohibited, and the program corresponding to the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 351) In addition, a program corresponding to the management execution process (Fig. 354) can be started after the trial shooting test execution process (Fig. 351) is completed. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. In comparison with the case where an instruction for performing, an instruction for starting the program for the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351), and an instruction for starting the program for the management execution process (Fig. 354) are separately provided, It is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) in order to execute the sighting test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354). This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338).

FIG. 354 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main side CPU 63. FIG. The processing of steps SN601 to SN609 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control.

At steps SN601 to SN608, the same processes as steps SN401 to SN408 of the management execution process (FIG. 352) in the 94th embodiment are executed. After that, as in step SM116 of the management execution processing (FIG. 340) in the 93rd embodiment, as "RETI", the RETI instruction is executed (step SN609), and this management execution processing ends. By executing the RETI instruction, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before execution of the test firing test execution process (FIG. 351) is restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and The state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited is switched to the state in which it is permitted. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control, and new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process becomes possible.

With the configuration for executing the RETI instruction, the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) is mainly stored by one instruction ("RETI"). It can be restored to the flag register of the side CPU 63, and can switch from the state of prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) to the state of permitting it. For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the test firing test execution processing (FIG. 351) to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346), compared to the case where the instruction for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, is provided separately. It is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the corresponding processing program. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the management execution process (FIG. 354).

As described above, execution of the RETI instruction permits the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) to occur. For this reason, if the RETI instruction is executed in a situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control remains, the first timer interrupt, which is the process corresponding to the specific control, is executed in the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. Processing (FIG. 353) or second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is interrupted and activated. On the other hand, since the RETI instruction is executed in step SN609, which is the last step of the management execution process (FIG. 354), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the process corresponding to the non-specific control can be performed. While preventing the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 353) or the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), which is processing corresponding to specific control in the situation being executed, from being started by interrupting, the main side CPU 63 With the information in the flag register returned to the information for executing the specific control, it is possible to return to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353), which is the process corresponding to the specific control.

In the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 353) which is the process corresponding to the specific control, the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354) which are the processes corresponding to the non-specific control are continuously performed. It is the configuration that is executed. Therefore, it is possible to have a configuration in which the management execution processing (Fig. 354) is executed without executing the RETI command at the end of the trial firing test execution processing (Fig. 351), and the RETI command is executed at the end of the management execution processing. . This eliminates the need to set the RETI instruction in the program corresponding to the trial firing test execution process (FIG. 351). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity in the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351).

Returning to the description of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 353), after executing the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354) at step SN519, the CALLS command in the 94th embodiment As in step SN225 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 350), the port output process is executed (step SN520), and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353) ends. The contents of the port output process have already been explained in the 94th embodiment. It should be noted that in step SN520, port output processing may be executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction) as in the 94th embodiment.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Due to the configuration in which the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354) are executed by the CALLI instruction, the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 can be changed for specific control by one instruction ("CALLI"). to the stack area 222, prohibit the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), and start the program corresponding to the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 351) , and a program corresponding to the management execution process (Fig. 354) can be started after the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) ends. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. In comparison with the case where an instruction for performing, an instruction for starting the program for the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351), and an instruction for starting the program for the management execution process (Fig. 354) are provided separately, It is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338) in order to execute the sighting test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354). This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338).

Due to the configuration in which the RETI instruction is executed in step SN609, which is the last step of the management execution process (Fig. 354), one instruction ("RETI") is executed before the execution of the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) The information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control can be restored to the flag register of the main CPU 63, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) It is possible to switch from a state in which generation is prohibited to a state in which generation is permitted. For this reason, an instruction for returning the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the execution of the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 351) to the flag register of the main side CPU 63, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346), compared to the case where the instruction for switching from the state in which the generation of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, is provided separately. It is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the corresponding processing program. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the management execution process (FIG. 354).

In the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 353) which is the process corresponding to the specific control, the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351) and the management execution process (Fig. 354) which are the processes corresponding to the non-specific control are continuously performed. It is the configuration that is executed. As a result, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353), the process corresponding to the specific control is switched to the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is returned to the process corresponding to the specific control. can be reduced to one. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the main side CPU 63 for executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. Due to the configuration in which the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 351) and the management execution processing (Fig. 354), which are processes corresponding to non-specific control, are continuously executed, RETI at the end of the test firing test execution processing (Fig. 351) It is possible to have a configuration in which management execution processing (FIG. 354) is executed without executing an instruction, and the RETI instruction is executed at the end of the management execution processing. This eliminates the need to set the RETI instruction in the program corresponding to the trial firing test execution process (FIG. 351). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity in the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351).

Instead of executing the RETI instruction in step SN609, which is the last step of the management execution process (FIG. 354), a pop instruction and an EI instruction may be executed. Specifically, in the management execution process (Fig. 354), after the process of step SN608 is completed, first, as "POP PSW", a pop command is used to perform specific control before the start of the test firing test execution process (Fig. 351). The flag register information saved in the stack area 222 of the main side CPU 63 is restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 . As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information before the start of the trial firing test execution process (FIG. 351). After that, as "EI", the EI instruction is executed. Execution of the EI instruction makes settings for switching from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). Thus, even if the pop instruction and the EI instruction are executed instead of the RETI instruction, the information of the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control before the start of the management execution process (FIG. 354) is mainly used. In addition to being able to restore the flag register of the side CPU 63, the setting for switching from the state of prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) to the state of permitting is performed. It can be carried out.

Further, instead of executing the RETI instruction in the last step (step SN609) of the management execution process (FIG. 354), the RETI instruction may be executed after the end of the management execution process. Specifically, after executing the processing of steps SN601 to SN608 of the trial firing test execution processing (FIG. 351) and the management execution processing (FIG. 354) at step SN519 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353), the first Returning to the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 353), the RETI instruction is executed before executing the port output processing in step SN520. As a result, the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 that was saved before the start of the test firing test execution process can be restored to the flag register, and the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process can be newly executed. can be made possible.

Further, in step SN519 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353), the CALLI instruction may be configured to execute the management execution process and the test fire test execution process in the order of management execution process→test fire test execution process. In this configuration as well, information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and interrupts of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 353) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. After that, the management execution process and the test firing test execution process, which are processes corresponding to the non-specific control, can be continuously executed. After that, the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is restored, and the interrupts of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing are permitted. As a result, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353), the process corresponding to the specific control is switched to the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is returned to the process corresponding to the specific control. can be reduced to one.

<96th embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display mode of the information corresponding to the total number data is different from that in the 93rd embodiment. The configuration different from that of the ninety-third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the 93rd embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 355(a) is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment. A special figure unit 641 is provided in place of the special figure unit 37 (FIG. 3) in the first embodiment, and the above-mentioned A normal map unit 642 is provided in place of the normal map unit 38 (FIG. 3) in the first embodiment.

The special figure unit 641 is provided with a special figure display portion 641a in which eight luminous LEDs are arranged in a row. The display area of the special figure display portion 641a is narrower than the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. In the special figure display section 37a, a variable display or a predetermined display is performed by performing a lottery with winning to the first operation port 33 or winning to the second operation port 34 as a trigger. Then, a result display corresponding to the lottery result is performed. These variable display, predetermined display and result display are executed by controlling light emission of eight LEDs in the special figure display section 37a.

In the special figure unit 641, below the special figure display part 641a, there is provided a special figure reservation display part 641b in which four LEDs that can emit light are arranged in a row. The number of game balls won in the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 is reserved up to four, and the number of reservations is displayed by lighting of the LED of the special figure reservation display part 641b.

The general figure unit 642 is provided below the special figure unit 641 . The normal map unit 642 is provided with a normal map display portion 642a in which eight luminous LEDs are arranged in a row. As in the first embodiment, an internal lottery is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and a variable display is performed in the normal/universal figure display section 642a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is an electric role open winning and the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display of the general pattern display unit 642a is ended, the general electric role 34a is opened in a predetermined manner It shifts to the ordinary power open state. The variable display is performed by controlling the light emission of the eight LEDs in the normal pattern display section 642a.

In the normal map unit 642, below the normal map display unit 642a, a normal map holding display unit 642b in which four LEDs capable of emitting light are arranged in a horizontal row is provided. The number of winning game balls in the through gate 35 is reserved up to four at maximum, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the normal figure reservation display section 642b.

As already described in the 93rd embodiment, when the reset button 68c is pressed in a situation where the latest base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total number The total number information is displayed by displaying the upper four digits of the data on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the total number data is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535".

As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, in the situation where the setting values are being checked, it is possible to indicate that the setting values are being checked by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. In the situation where the display showing the setting value and the display showing the current setting value are performed and the setting value is being updated, in the situation where the setting value is being updated on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 A display indicating that there is a setting and a display indicating the current set value are displayed. Therefore, when the set values are being checked or updated, the total number information is not displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

In this embodiment, in the situation where the setting value is updated, and the situation where the setting value is confirmed, 8 LEDs of the special figure display unit 641a and 8 LEDs of the normal figure display unit 642a is used to perform a total number display showing the total number data. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the information of the total number data even in the situation where the setting value is being confirmed and the setting value is being updated, and the latest base The degree of convergence for the values can be grasped.

Figure 355 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the special figure display portion 641a and the normal figure display portion 642a in the situation where the total number display is performed. In the total number display performed using the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a, special figure display in a manner corresponding to the lower 8 bits (0th to 7th bits) of the total number data which is 2 byte data Emission control of the 8 LEDs in the unit 641a is performed, and the 8 LEDs in the normal figure display unit 642a are controlled in a manner corresponding to the upper 8 bits (8th bit to 15th bit) of the total number data. is done.

The 8 LEDs in the special figure display section 641a correspond one-to-one with the lower 8 bits (0th bit to 7th bit) of the total number data. Specifically, the n-th (n is any integer from 1 to 8) LED from the right in the special figure display section 641a corresponds to the (n-1)th bit in the total number data. In addition, the eight LEDs in the normal diagram display section 642a correspond one-to-one with the upper eight bits (8th bit to 15th bit) of the total number data. Specifically, the m-th (m is an integer from 1 to 8) LED from the right in the normal-diagram display section 642a corresponds to the (m+7)-th bit in the total number data. In the total number display, when the value of the bit corresponding to the LED is "1", the LED is turned on, and when the value of the bit corresponding to the LED is "0", the LED is turned off. Light emission control of each LED in the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a is performed so as to become.

For example, if the total number data is "0111010100110000" in binary notation ("30000" in decimal notation), the 4th, 5th, 8th, 10th and 12th to 12th bits of the total number data are Since the value of 14 bits is "1", as shown in FIG. The 1st, 3rd and 5th to 7th LEDs from the right are turned on. Also, since the values of the 0th to 3rd bits, the 6th bit, the 7th bit, the 9th bit, the 11th bit, and the 15th bit of the total number data are "0", the values shown in FIG. Thus, in the special figure display unit 641a 1 to 4th from the right, the seventh and eighth LEDs are turned off, and in the normal figure display unit 642a the second from the right, the fourth and eighth LEDs are turned off state.

In this way, the entire 2-byte total number data is displayed in binary using a total of 16 LEDs in the special figure display section 641a and the normal figure display section 642a. This makes it possible to comprehend the entirety of the total number data and to comprehend the degree of convergence with respect to the most recent base value.

Similar to the 33rd embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with a first display circuit 261 (FIG. 119) corresponding to the special figure display section 641a, and is made to correspond to the special figure reservation display section 641b. A second display circuit 262 (FIG. 119) is provided, a third display circuit 263 (FIG. 119) is provided corresponding to the normal pattern display unit 642a, and a normal pattern reservation display unit 642b is provided. A fourth display circuit 264 (FIG. 119) is provided, and a fifth display circuit 265 (FIG. 119) is provided corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. One display IC 266 (FIG. 119) is provided on the main control board 61 so as to be common to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. FIG.

As in the thirty-third embodiment, the specific control work area 221 includes a first display data buffer 271 (FIG. 120(a)) in which display data to be supplied to the first display circuit 261 is stored. , a second display data buffer 272 (FIG. 120(a)) storing display data to be supplied to the second display circuit 262, and a third display data buffer 272 storing display data to be supplied to the third display circuit 263. A display data buffer 273 (FIG. 120(a)), a fourth display data buffer 274 (FIG. 120(a)) storing display data to be supplied to the fourth display circuit 264, and a fifth display circuit 265 A fifth display data buffer 275 (FIG. 120(a)) is provided in which display data to be supplied is stored.

As in the thirty-third embodiment, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data for causing the special figure display section 641a to perform a predetermined display, and the first display circuit 261 for transmitting the display data to the first display circuit 261. When the 2-timer interrupt process (FIG. 346) is to be processed, the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 is transmitted to the display IC 266 . The second display data buffer 272 stores the display data for performing a predetermined display in the special figure pending display unit 641b, the second timer interrupt processing for transmitting the display data to the second display circuit 262 (Fig. 346) When the processing time comes, the display data stored in the second display data buffer 272 is transmitted to the display IC 266 . The third display data buffer 273 stores the display data for causing the normal diagram display unit 642a to perform a predetermined display, and the processing of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) for transmitting the display data to the third display circuit 263. When the time comes, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is transmitted to the display IC 266 . The fourth display data buffer 274 stores the display data for causing the normal diagram reservation display unit 642b to perform a predetermined display, and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346) for transmitting the display data to the fourth display circuit 264. When the processing time comes, the display data stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 is transmitted to the display IC 266 .

In the display control processing (FIG. 356), which will be described later, when the setting value is being updated or the setting value is being confirmed, the total number data stored in the total number area 631 is displayed. The lower 8 bits are set in the first display data buffer 271 as display data, and the upper 8 bits of the total number data are set in the third display data buffer 273 as display data. Thereby, the display control of the eight LEDs in the special figure display unit 641a is performed in a manner corresponding to the lower 8 bits of the total number data, and the normal figure display unit 642a in a manner corresponding to the upper 8 bits of the total number data The display control of the eight LEDs in is performed.

Thus, by being configured to control the light emitting state of the LED corresponding to the bit based on the value of each bit of the total number data which is 2-byte data, the total number data as it is special figure display section 641a and normal It can be used as display data for the diagram display section 642a. Since it is possible to omit the process of generating the display data for performing the total number display in the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a based on the total number data, the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a , the processing configuration for executing the total number display can be simplified, and the processing load on the main side CPU 63 can be reduced.

Next, the display control processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The display control process is executed at step SL816 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338). Also, a program corresponding to the display control process is set as a program for specific control.

In the display control process, first, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SN701). As in the 93rd embodiment, the setting update display flag is used to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting value update process (FIG. 137). is a flag. A situation in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" corresponds to a situation in which the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed. If a negative determination is made in step SN701, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SN702). As in the 93rd embodiment, the setting confirmation display flag is used by the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136). is a flag. A situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" corresponds to a situation in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed.

If neither the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed nor the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed (step SN701: NO, step SN702: NO), the first A setting process for the display data buffer 271 is executed (step SN703). In the setting process of the first display data buffer 271, the display data corresponding to the result of the special figure special electric control process (step SL814) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) is stored in the first display data buffer 271. As a result, a predetermined display corresponding to the result of the special figure special electric control process is performed in the special figure display unit 641a.

After that, setting processing of the third display data buffer 273 is executed (step SN704). In the setting process of the third display data buffer 273, the display data corresponding to the result of the normal/universal power control process (step SL815) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) is stored in the third display data buffer 273. As a result, a predetermined display corresponding to the result of the normal map general electric control process is performed in the normal map display unit 642a.

On the other hand, if the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being performed (step SN701: YES), or if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being performed (step SN702: YES) , the total number data stored in the total number area 631 in the non-specific control work area 223 is grasped (step SN705). As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the work area 223 for non-specific control cannot store information when processing corresponding to specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, but information Reading is possible. Therefore, the total number data stored in the total number area 631 in the non-specific control work area 223 can be grasped at step SN705 executed using the specific control program.

After that, the lower 8 bits of the total number data grasped at step SN705 are stored as display data in the first display data buffer 271 (step SN706). As a result, the emission control of the eight LEDs in the special figure display section 641a is performed in a mode corresponding to the lower 8-bit value (information of "0" or "1") of the total number data. Thereafter, the upper 8 bits of the total number data grasped at step SN705 are stored as display data in the third display data buffer 273 (step SN707). As a result, light emission control of the eight LEDs in the normal diagram display section 642a is performed in a manner corresponding to the upper 8-bit value ("0" or "1" information) of the total number data.

When the process of step SN704 is executed, or when the process of step SN707 is executed, the setting process of the second display data buffer 272 is executed (step SN708). In the setting process of the second display data buffer 272, the display data corresponding to the result of the special figure special electric control process (step SL814) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) is stored in the second display data buffer 272. As a result, a predetermined display corresponding to the result of the special figure special electric control process is performed in the special figure reservation display section 641b.

After that, the setting processing of the fourth display data buffer 274 is executed (step SN709). In the setting process of the fourth display data buffer 274, display data corresponding to the result of the normal/universal power control process (step SL815) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) is stored in the fourth display data buffer 274. As a result, a predetermined display corresponding to the result of the normal map reservation display unit 642b is performed.

After that, the fifth display data buffer 275 setting process is executed (step SN710), and the present display control process ends. In the setting processing of the fifth display data buffer 275, the display data set in the display target setting area 276 of the work area 223 for non-specific control is grasped, and the grasped display data is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275. do. As a result, if the set values are being checked, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the set values are being checked and display the current set values. is performed, and if the setting value is being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting value is being updated and display the current setting value. is displayed. If neither the setting value is being confirmed nor the setting value is being updated, the base value in the current area 311, the base value in the first history area 312, and the base value in the second history area 313 are displayed. Among the value, the base value in the third history area 314, and the total number information, the display corresponding to the information to be notified is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As already explained, the work area 223 for non-specific control cannot store information when processing corresponding to specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, but can read information. Therefore, the display data stored in the display target setting area 276 of the work area 223 for non-specific control can be grasped at step SN710 executed using the program for specific control.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The total number display showing the total number data is performed using the eight LEDs of the special figure display portion 641a and the eight LEDs of the normal figure display portion 642a. Thereby, based on the total number display performed in the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a, it is possible to grasp the information of the total number data, and the degree of convergence for the latest base value can be comprehended. The manager of the game hall confirms that the total number data is less than the shift reference number (specifically 60000 pieces) based on the total number display performed in the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a. When grasped, it is possible to grasp that the degree of convergence for the latest base value is low, and the total number data is shifted based on the total number display performed in the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a When it is found that the number is close to the reference number (specifically, 60000), it can be found that the degree of convergence for the most recent base value is high.

This configuration controls the light emission state of the LED corresponding to each bit based on the value of each bit of the total number data, which is 2-byte data. For this reason, the total number data can be used as it is as the display data of the special figure display section 641a and the normal figure display section 642a. Since it is possible to omit the process of generating the display data for performing the total number display in the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a based on the total number data, the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a , the processing configuration for executing the total number display can be simplified, and the processing load on the main side CPU 63 can be reduced.

The entire 2-byte total number data is displayed in binary using a total of 16 LEDs in the special figure display section 641a and the normal figure display section 642a. This makes it possible to comprehend the entirety of the total number data and to comprehend the degree of convergence with respect to the most recent base value.

In the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a, in the situation where the setting value is updated and the setting value is confirmed, the eight LEDs of the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display A total number display indicating the total number data is performed using the eight LEDs of the portion 642a. For this reason, the administrator of the game hall, in the situation where the setting value is updated and the setting value is confirmed, the total based on the display of the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a The information of the number data can be grasped, and the degree of convergence of the most recent base value can be grasped.

In the situation where the set values are being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the set values are being updated and display the current set values. will be For this reason, in the situation where the display corresponding to the update of the setting value is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total based on the display of the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a The information of the number data can be grasped, and the degree of convergence of the most recent base value can be grasped. In addition, when the set value is being checked, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the set value is being checked and a display showing the current set value. is done. Therefore, in the situation where the display corresponding to the confirmation of the setting value is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total based on the display of the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a The information of the number data can be grasped, and the degree of convergence of the most recent base value can be grasped.

In addition, instead of the special figure display portion 641a and the normal figure display portion 642a in which eight LEDs are arranged in a horizontal row, seven display segments arranged to cause the character "8", It may be configured to have a special figure display unit and a normal figure display unit having one display segment provided as a circular light emitting area at the lower right position of the seven display segments. Specifically, each of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit has eight segments for display. Seven display segments out of the eight display segments are rod-shaped light emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". On the other hand, one display segment is a circular light-emitting area, and is provided at the lower right position with respect to the seven display segments arranged in the shape of the letter "8". The lower 8 bits of the total number data correspond to 8 segments for display in the special figure display section and one to one. Each display segment in the special figure display unit is in the lighting state if the value of the corresponding bit out of the lower 8 bits of the total number data is "1", and the extinguished state if the value of the corresponding bit is "0" becomes. Also, the upper 8 bits of the total number data correspond one-to-one with the 8 segments for display in the normal diagram display section. Each display segment in the general-purpose diagram display section is in a lighting state if the value of the corresponding bit among the high-order 8 bits of the total number data is "1", and is in the off state if the value of the corresponding bit is "0". becomes. Even as the configuration, when displaying the total number data in the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit, it is possible to perform display control of the special figure display unit using the lower 8 bits of the total number data , the upper 8 bits of the total number data can be used to control the display of the normal diagram display unit. In addition, the display corresponding to the result of the special figure special electric control processing (step SL814 of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338)), and the general figure public electric control processing (step SL815 of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338)) A corresponding display of the results can be made using eight display segments.

In addition, instead of the configuration in which the total number data is displayed as a binary number using the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a, the LEDs of the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a display the total number data A configuration may be adopted in which only the corresponding number of lights are lit. Specifically, the number corresponding to the quotient in the case of dividing the total number data which is any numerical information of "0" to "65535" by "4096" The LED lights up. When the total number data is in the numerical range of "4096×(p−1)" to "4096×p" (p is any integer from 1 to 16), p LEDs are lit. When "p" is a numerical range of 1 to 8, "p" LED lights from the right end of the eight LEDs in the special figure display section 641a. Further, when "p" is in the numerical range of 9 to 16, all the eight LEDs in the special figure display portion 641a are lit, and from the right end of the eight LEDs in the normal figure display portion 642a, "p -8" LEDs light up. Thereby, the display of the total number data performed using the special figure display part 641a and the normal figure display part 642a can be made easy to understand.

In addition, the number of LEDs in the special figure display portion 641a and the normal figure display portion 642a is not limited to eight, and the number of LEDs in the special figure display portion 641a and the general figure display portion 642a is 9 or more. It may be configured such that the number of LEDs in the special figure display portion 641a and the normal figure display portion 642a is less than eight. For example, instead of the special figure display unit 641a in the 96th embodiment, a special figure display unit having six LEDs is provided, and instead of the normal figure display unit 642a in the 96th embodiment, 6 A normal map display with LEDs is provided. The 6 LEDs in the special figure display section correspond to the 4th to 9th bits of the total number data, and the 6 LEDs in the general figure display section are the 10th to 15th bits of the total number data. corresponds to A total of 12 LEDs in the special figure display section and the general figure display section are lit when the value of the corresponding bit in the total number data is "1", and the value of the corresponding bit in the total number data is When it is "0", it is in a light-off state. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the upper 12 bits of the total number data based on the display in the special figure display section and the normal figure display section. Therefore, it is possible to roughly grasp the degree of convergence for the most recent base value.

Further, based on the fact that the front door frame 14 is in the open state, the total number display may be performed in the special figure display portion 641a and the normal figure display portion 642a. Thereby, the operation for performing the total number display in the special figure display section 641a and the normal figure display section 642a can be facilitated. Therefore, the burden of monitoring the base value on the manager of the game hall can be reduced.

<Other embodiments>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different forms may be applied individually or in combination with the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

(1) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, as a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence of the opening and closing execution mode, the number of occurrences of the opening and closing execution mode per unit game time is calculated. Alternatively, the result obtained by dividing the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA may be calculated. In addition to or instead of this, a configuration for calculating the result obtained by dividing the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode by the total number of balls entering the first operating opening 33 and the number of entering balls entering the second operating opening 34. may be Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(2) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, as a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode, the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode per unit game time and the high-frequency support mode for the number of occurrences of the opening and closing execution mode However, in addition to or instead of this, it is also possible to calculate the result of dividing the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA. good. In addition to or instead of this, the result obtained by dividing the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode by the total number of the number of balls entering the first operating port 33 and the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 is calculated. may be configured. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(3) A configuration may be adopted in which not only the big win result but also the small win result exists as the game result that triggers the opening/closing execution mode. Although the open/close execution mode is generated when a small winning result is obtained, the winning/failure lottery mode and the support mode are not changed before and after the opening/closing execution mode. In addition, the open/close execution mode resulting in a small hit may be configured to be a low-frequency winning mode. In this case, when a large winning result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the big winning result is stored in the history memory 117, and when a small winning result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the small winning result is stored in the history memory 117. It may be configured to be stored in the memory 117 for use. Further, in this configuration, the history information stored in the history memory 117 may be used to calculate the parameter indicating the occurrence frequency of the big winning results and the parameter indicating the occurrence frequency of the small winning results. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

Further, the configuration may be such that the probability of winning a small winning result changes according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, or may be such a configuration that it does not change. In the case of a configuration in which the probability of winning a small winning result changes according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the configuration may be such that the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning a small winning result, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning result of the small winning result. A configuration with a low probability of occurrence may also be used.

In addition, in a configuration in which a small hit result exists, the reservation information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired when the game ball enters the second operating port 34 When a jackpot result is obtained with the holding information, the distribution ratio of the type of jackpot result is different, and when aiming to enter the first operation port 33, the variable display unit 36 is displayed in the game area PA. A shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down in the area on the left side, and when aiming to enter the second operation port 34, the game ball flows down in the area on the right side of the variable display unit 36 in the game area PA. In addition, it may be configured such that a small hit result can occur based on the hold information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33 .

In this configuration, the following 51st parameter may be present as a result of managing the game history. It should be noted that the normal period is the sum of the execution period of the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result based on the ball entering the first operating opening 33 and the execution period of the low frequency support mode instead of the opening and closing execution mode. do. Also, the number of balls entering the outlet 24a during the normal period is defined as the number of balls entering K51, the number of balls entering the general winning hole 31 during the normal period is defined as the number of balls entering K52, and the number of balls entering the special electric prize winning device 32 during the normal period. The number of balls entered into the first operating port 33 during the normal period is defined as K54, and the number of balls entered into the second operating port 34 during the normal period is defined as K55.
51st parameter: total number of game balls paid out in the normal period (K52 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K53 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K54 x "first The ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA during the normal period (K51+K52+K53+K54+K55) above In the configuration where the 51st parameter is calculated, when the winning probability of the small winning result varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the normal value of the 51st parameter varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. becomes. Therefore, it is preferable that the history information used for calculating the 51st parameter is deleted when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. On the other hand, when the winning probability of the small winning result does not change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the normal value of the 51st parameter does not change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁Therefore, it is preferable that the history information used for calculating the 51st parameter is not erased even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed.

(4) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, instead of the configuration in which the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the open/close execution mode is stored in the history memory 117 regardless of the type of jackpot result that occurs. Then, the history information corresponding to the type of the jackpot result may be stored in the history memory 117 . In this case, a configuration may be employed in which a parameter indicating the occurrence frequency is calculated for each type of jackpot result. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(5) In the above first to fourteenth embodiments, various parameters (first to eighth parameters, eleventh to eighteenth parameters, twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, thirty-first parameters and forty-first to forty-second parameter) is calculated, but it is not limited to this. It may be configured to be, and may be configured such that various parameters are calculated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and the number of game times executed becomes the number of calculation trigger times (for example, 1000 times). The configuration may be such that various parameters are calculated in some cases. In this case, the history memory 117 may be cleared to "0" at the timing when various parameters are calculated. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(6) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first parameters and the Although all of the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated, it is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which the parameter group to be operated on is sequentially changed. For example, the 1st to 8th parameters are calculated at one calculation timing, the 11th to 18th parameters are calculated at the next calculation timing, the 21st to 26th parameters are calculated at the next calculation timing, and the next calculation is performed. The 31st parameter and the 41st to 42nd parameters may be calculated at the timing, and thereafter, the change of the calculation object in the above order may be repeated every time the calculation timing comes. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for calculating the parameters at one calculation timing. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(7) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the configuration may be such that various parameters are calculated using the history information in the history memory 117 under the condition that a game is being played. For example, the configuration may be such that various parameters are calculated on the condition that game balls are supplied to the game area PA. As a result, it is possible to prevent the calculation of various parameters from being wastefully repeated even though the game is not being played. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(8) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the management IC 66 is provided separately from the main side CPU 63, and the function of the management IC 66 is performed by the main side CPU 63. may be configured. In this case, the correspondence information is stored in the main ROM 64 in advance. Alternatively, the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 may be provided separately from the main RAM 65. The configuration may be such that the function of the storage memory 171 is achieved. In the configuration in which the functions of the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 are performed in the main RAM 65, when the main RAM 65 is cleared (steps S105 and S117), the history memory A part or all of the areas corresponding to the memory 117, the calculation result memory 131 and the separate storage memory 171 may be cleared to "0". The area corresponding to each of the memory 171 may be excluded from being cleared to "0", and may be cleared to "0" when the corresponding clear condition in each of the above embodiments is satisfied. Further, in the main RAM 65, the contents of the manual operation for executing the clear processing may be different between the areas corresponding to the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 and the other areas. good. Alternatively, the function of the management IC 66 may be implemented by the sound emission control device 81 .

(9) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information in the history memory 117 is stored and held without being erased. Various parameters stored in the result memory 131 may be deleted. This makes it possible to prevent notification of various parameters calculated before the setting is performed after the setting state is newly set. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(10) In the third to fifth embodiments, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set (that is, even if the setting value update process is executed by the main side CPU 63), the A configuration may be adopted in which the clearing process of the history memory 117 is not executed when the set value is not changed before and after the setting. This makes it possible to prevent the history information in the history memory 117 from being erased even though the set values have not been changed.

In this configuration, even if the area for storing the set values in the main RAM 65 is completely cleared (step S117), it is not cleared to "0", so that the set value update process ( Before and after step S118), it becomes possible for the main side CPU 63 to identify whether or not the set value has been changed. In this case, when the main CPU 63 determines that the setting value has not been changed, the management CPU 112 outputs a signal so that the management CPU 112 does not execute the setting update recognition process. may be configured to output a signal to the management side CPU 112 so that the management side CPU 112 executes the setting update recognition processing when it is specified that the setting value has been changed.

Further, when a signal indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set is received from the main side CPU 63, the management side CPU 112 refers to the history information stored in the history memory 117. It may be configured to specify whether or not the setting value has been changed. In this case, if the management side CPU 112 identifies that the setting value has not been changed, the history memory 117 is not cleared, and the management side CPU 112 identifies that the setting value has been changed. In this case, it is possible to execute the clearing process of the history memory 117 .

(11) In the third to fifth embodiments, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set (that is, even if the setting value update process is executed by the main side CPU 63), the If the set value is not changed before and after the setting, a configuration may be adopted in which the arithmetic processing of various parameters is not executed with the new setting of the setting state as a trigger. This makes it possible to prevent various parameters from being calculated with a new setting of the setting state as a trigger even though the setting value has not been changed.

In this configuration, even if the area for storing the set values in the main RAM 65 is completely cleared (step S117), it is not cleared to "0", so that the set value update process ( Before and after step S118), it becomes possible for the main side CPU 63 to identify whether or not the set value has been changed. In this case, when the main CPU 63 determines that the setting value has not been changed, the management CPU 112 outputs a signal so that the management CPU 112 does not execute the setting update recognition process. may be configured to output a signal to the management side CPU 112 so that the management side CPU 112 executes the setting update recognition processing when it is specified that the setting value has been changed.

Further, when a signal indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set is received from the main side CPU 63, the management side CPU 112 refers to the history information stored in the history memory 117. It may be configured to specify whether or not the setting value has been changed. In this case, if the management side CPU 112 identifies that the setting value has not been changed, the calculation of various parameters triggered by the new setting of the current setting state is not executed, and the management side CPU 112 sets When it is specified that the value has been changed, it is possible to execute the calculation of various parameters with the new setting of the current setting state as a trigger.

(12) In the third to fifth embodiments, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, various parameters may be calculated in various calculation processes (step S1807) at that time. Instead, the various parameters stored in the memory for calculation result 131 at that time are stored in the area to be stored among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171, and the calculation is performed. The information stored in the result memory 131 may be cleared to "0". In this case, since it is not necessary to calculate various parameters under the condition that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is possible to quickly complete the storage of the various parameters in the separate storage memory 171. Become.

(13) In the third to fifth embodiments, the contents of various parameters stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 are displayed by performing a predetermined display start operation. The information may be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c or another display device. The predetermined display start operation may be performed by operating a dedicated operation unit, or may be performed by performing a predetermined dedicated operation on an operation unit for performing other operations. This makes it possible to easily check various parameters stored in the separate storage memory 171 .

(14) All of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are configured to be objects of storage of history information (or ball entry history). , and only a part of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 is the object of storing the history information may be For example, only the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the second operation opening 34 may be configured to store history information, or only the general winning opening 31 may be configured to store history information. It's okay. Even in this case, it is possible to ascertain the manner in which game balls enter the ball-entering portion for which the history information is stored during a predetermined period.

(15) A signal path for transmitting information corresponding to the game ball entry result in association with each of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, and the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. 118a to 118c are set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the information corresponding to the ball-entering result for the same type of ball-entering section is provided when a plurality of the same type of ball-entering sections exist. A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of ball-entering detection sensors are present in accordance with the presence of the ball, or a configuration in which one type of information is transmitted. This makes it possible to reduce the number of types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 .

(16) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the respective buffers 122a to 122o is sent from the main CPU 63 for management. Although it is configured to be transmitted to the IC 66, it is not limited to this, and may be configured such that the correspondence information is stored in the management IC 66 in advance. In this case, there is no need to execute processing for making the management IC 66 recognize the correspondence information, so the processing load on the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

(17) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Although the transmission to the main side CPU 63 is performed when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the present invention is not limited to this. The correspondence information may be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 when a signal requesting transmission of the correspondence information is received from the IC 66 . In this case, the correspondence memory 116 is provided as a non-volatile memory and is used for both reading and writing, and the correspondence information provided from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66 after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10 is sent to the main side CPU 63. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, it is configured to be stored and held in the correspondence memory 116 . This makes it possible to reduce the frequency with which correspondence information is transmitted.

(18) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Although transmission to is performed using the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting information on the detection results of the respective ball detection sensors 42a to 48a, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding relationship A configuration in which a dedicated signal path is provided for transmitting information from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 may be employed. Thereby, the management IC 66 can grasp which type of information is received from the main side CPU 63 by the type of the buffers 122a to 122o that receive the information.

(19) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, information is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66, while information is not transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main side CPU 63. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, information may be transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main CPU 63 . For example, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 based on history information may be transmitted to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, the main CPU 63 may be configured to directly execute the notification control of the notification means so as to perform notification corresponding to the contents of the received various parameters. By transmitting a command corresponding to the content of the parameter to the sound emission control device 81, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are used to execute notification corresponding to the content of the various parameters. It is good also as a structure which carries out.

(20) When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in the first to fourteenth embodiments, the main CPU 63 or the management CPU 112 is notified based on the history information stored in the history memory 117. Various parameters may be calculated using the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the like. In this case, it becomes possible to confirm whether or not the game ball entry state in the game area PA was normal on the business day immediately before the opening of the game hall. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(21) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, if the various parameters calculated based on the history information stored in the history memory 117 are abnormal results, the pachinko machine 10 until the prohibition release operation is performed. It is good also as a structure which cannot start a game by . As a configuration that prevents the game from starting, for example, it may be configured to prohibit the shooting of game balls, or may be configured to disable the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a. A configuration may be adopted in which the winning/failure determination process is not executed even if a prize is won to 33 or the second actuation opening 34 . In addition, the prohibition release operation may be an operation of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 again while the reset button 68c is pressed. It is good also as operation of the operation means which becomes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where the game ball enters the game area PA in an abnormal manner. Further, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where the frequency of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode is abnormal. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(22) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the history information corresponding to the detection results of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the history memory 117, but the calculation of various parameters using the history information is It may be configured such that neither the main CPU 63 nor the management CPU 112 executes it. In this case, the history information may be read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and various parameters may be calculated using the read history information by the operator of the reading operation. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which various parameters are calculated using the read history information in an external device. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 . Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(23) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the management IC 66 is provided with a power source separate from that of the main CPU 63. Even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the management IC 66 may be configured to be capable of calculating various parameters using history information, and outputting information of history information or various parameters. As a result, even when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the history information and various parameters can be read by the external device.

(24) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the reading terminal 68d used to read the program from the main ROM 64 is also used as a terminal used to read history information or various parameters in an external device. However, it is not limited to this, and the terminal used to read the history information or various parameters with an external device is the read terminal 68d for reading the program from the main ROM 64. It is good also as a structure provided separately. In this case, the terminals used for reading history information or various parameters may be provided on the MPU 62 or may be provided at a different position from the MPU 62 on the main control board 61 .

(25) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the correspondence memory 116, the history memory 117, and the calculation result memory 131 are not limited to the configuration provided as non-volatile storage means such as flash memory. Instead, for example, one of these memories 116, 117, and 131 is provided as volatile storage means that requires power supply to store and hold information, and by supplying backup power to the memory, the main side The information may be stored and held even if the supply of operating power to the CPU 63 is stopped. In this case, a dedicated backup power device may be provided for the memory, and backup power may be supplied to the memory from the power supply/launch control device 78 that supplies backup power to the main RAM 65. good too.

(26) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, the management IC 66 includes the management side CPU 112 as a general-purpose CPU, and based on the programs and data stored in the management side ROM 113, performs storage processing of history information and arithmetic processing of various parameters. The configuration to be executed is not limited, and a configuration in which a hardware circuit designed to have these functions is formed in the management IC 66 may be employed. Specifically, for the configuration, for example, in the first embodiment, the hardware circuit receives a signal from the main side CPU 63 indicating that a game ball has been detected by one of the detection sensors 42a to 48a. , the correspondence information corresponding to the buffer that received the signal is stored from the correspondence memory 116 to the history memory 117, and the information of the RTC 115 at that time is stored in the history memory 117. do. Further, for example, in the case of the sixth embodiment, when the hardware circuit receives a signal indicating that a game ball has been detected by one of the detection sensors 42a to 48a from the main side CPU 63, the signal is received. The value of the counter corresponding to the buffer is incremented by one. In addition, the hardware circuit calculates various parameters using history information at that point in time when a calculation trigger occurs in the first embodiment. Further, when an external output opportunity to the reading terminal 68d occurs, the hardware circuit externally outputs various parameters which are the calculation results and also outputs the history information.

(27) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, the main CPU 63 and the management IC 66 may be provided as separate chips, may be provided as separate substrates, or may be provided as separate control devices. It is good also as a structure provided as.

(28) Regarding the number of game balls entering the out hole 24a, the number of balls entering is counted. History information including RTC information may be stored with respect to ball entry into the privilege opportunity ball entry section that triggers payout of prize balls and winning/failure determination processing. As a result, it is possible to calculate the frequency of game balls entering each privilege opportunity ball entry part with respect to the total number of discharged game balls while making it possible to extract the history of game balls entering the privilege opportunity ball entry part. Become.

(29) A configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined event that triggers storage of history information includes events other than those in the above embodiments. For example, at least one of the fact that the lower tray 56a has become full, the timing at which the full-tank state started, and the timing at which the full-tank state is canceled may be stored as history information. At least one of the no-ball state, the timing at which the no-ball state was started, and the timing at which the no-ball state was canceled may be stored as history information, and the dispensing device 76 was in an abnormal state. Alternatively, at least one of the timing at which the abnormal state of the dispensing device 76 was started and the timing at which the abnormal state of the dispensing device 76 was released may be stored as history information. In this case, it is possible to grasp the frequency of occurrence of these events.

(30) In the first embodiment, it is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the 16th buffer 122p of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111 corresponds to the output instruction signal. However, it is not limited to this, and the fact that the sixteenth buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 by transmitting a type identification command from the main CPU 63. may be Further, in the above-described first embodiment, it is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111 corresponds to the set value update signal. However, it is not limited to this, and the fact that the fifteenth buffer 122o corresponds to the set value update signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 by transmitting a type identification command from the main side CPU 63. may be configured. In this case, there is no need to set in advance in the management IC 66 the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122p and the types of signals input to the buffers 122a to 122p.

(31) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the management IC 66 may transmit a normal operation signal to the main CPU 63 when operating normally. In this case, the main CPU 63 can monitor whether the management IC 66 is operating normally.

(32) The display device that displays the setting value that is being updated in the setting value update process is not limited to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and may be the pattern display device 41. A dedicated display device may be used. Further, the display device for displaying the set value in the setting confirmation process is not limited to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and may be the pattern display device 41 or a dedicated display device. may be

(33) The operation unit operated to update the setting values in the setting value update process is not limited to the update button 68b, and may be the reset button 68c. Further, positions corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as rotation operation positions when a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and rotated. A configuration may be adopted in which a setting value corresponding to the rotational operation position of the portion 68a is set. In addition, the setting key inserting portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the setting value in the process of updating is changed to the setting value of the next order. It may be configured to be updated.

(34) In the first to tenth and fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are arranged side by side. They may be arranged side by side at an angle, or may be arranged side by side so as to form upper and lower two stages. Further, in the eleventh to fourteenth and twenty-second to seventy-sixth embodiments, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged side by side, but they are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. They may be arranged side by side obliquely, or may be arranged side by side so as to form two upper and lower stages. Further, in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be used as the display devices for displaying the management results of the game history.

(35) History information used for calculating parameters whose normal values change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the first to fourteenth embodiments (hereinafter referred to as history information to be changed) ) and history information used for calculating parameters whose normal values do not change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as non-variable history information) are stored in different areas in the history memory 117. may be stored in the In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the area in which the history information to be changed is stored in the history memory 117 is "0". While cleared, the area in which non-variable history information is stored in the history memory 117 may be configured not to be cleared to "0". As a result, the parameters whose normal values fluctuate according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be accurately calculated even after the setting values are changed, and the normal values do not fluctuate according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. The accuracy of parameter calculation can be improved. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments.

(36) In the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may not be specified in the main RAM 65 in advance. Even in this case, areas corresponding to these stack areas 222 and 224 are designated in the main RAM 65 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, but the area is designated beyond the storage capacity of the area. When information storage processing is executed, information that is not originally intended will be written in an area that is not originally intended.

(37) In the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, when the main-side RAM 65 is cleared (steps S105 and S117), the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are " 0” is cleared, but the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to “0”. In step S117), not only the specific control work area 221 and specific control stack area 222 but also the non-specific control work area 223 and non-specific control stack area 224 may be cleared to "0". . In the clearing process of the main RAM 65 (steps S105 and S117), not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, but also the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency The support mode counter area 233 may be cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 may not be cleared to "0". In this case, the information stored in the calculation result storage area 234 can be protected.

(38) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, the operation for clearing the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control to "0", the work area 223 for non-specific control and the non-specific control The operation for clearing the stack area 224 for specific control to "0" may be a different operation. For example, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while operating the reset button 68c, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are cleared to "0", and the update button 68b is pressed. When the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while operating, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be cleared to "0". This makes it possible to selectively erase each piece of information. Also, in this configuration, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while operating both the update button 68b and the reset button 68c, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control , the non-specific control work area 223 and the non-specific control stack area 224 may all be cleared to "0". This makes it possible to improve the workability when collectively erasing the information in the areas 221 to 224 in the configuration that enables selective erasing as described above.

(39) In the fifteenth to eighteenth and twentieth embodiments, as in the nineteenth embodiment, at the start of processing corresponding to non-specific control, the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is set to work for non-specific control. The information may be saved in the area 223 and the saved information may be returned to the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control. As a result, even if the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 can fluctuate when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends, the main side It is possible to return the state of the stack pointer of the CPU 63 to the state before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

(40) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, processing for collecting game history information as processing corresponding to non-specific control, processing for calculating various parameters using the collected history information, and its Although the processing for notifying the calculation result is executed, only a part of these processing is executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control, and the rest is executed as processing corresponding to specific control. may be In addition to or in place of the processing for collecting game history information, the processing for calculating various parameters using the collected history information, and the processing for notifying the calculation results, The processing may be configured to be executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control. For example, at least one of fraud monitoring and notification of monitoring results may be configured to be executed as a process corresponding to non-specific control.

(41) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control from the state in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed by the main CPU 63, the flag register of the main CPU 63, Although the stack pointer and various registers are not saved in the main RAM 65, instead of this, the main CPU 63 can switch from a situation in which a process corresponding to non-specific control is being executed to a process corresponding to specific control. When returning, at least part of the information of the flag register, stack pointer, and various registers of the main CPU 63 is saved in the main RAM 65, and the saved information corresponds to the non-specific control, and the process is restarted. It may be configured such that it is returned to the corresponding storage area of the main side CPU 63 when it is necessary. As a result, it is possible to carry over and use the information of the main side CPU 63 that is used in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

(42) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area reaches 6000, various parameters are calculated. The total number of game balls may be greater than or less than 6000. For example, when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area reaches 60000, various parameters may be calculated. In this case, the storage capacity required to store the game history information is increased. By adopting a configuration for storing, it is possible to flexibly cope with an increase in the storage capacity.

(43) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, the 61st to 68th parameters are calculated as the game history management results. At least part of the parameters, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter may be calculated.

(44) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, when the process of newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the work area 221 for specific control And not only the stack area 222 for specific control, but also the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be cleared to "0". In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency The support mode counter area 233 and the calculation result storage area 234 are cleared to "0".

In addition, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control The normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may be cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 may not be cleared to "0". In this case, the information stored in the calculation result storage area 234 can be protected.

Further, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are set to "0 The work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, although cleared, may be configured not to be cleared to "0". In this case, it is possible to protect the information stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Further, when the configuration of (43) is provided, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the first Although the history information for computing the 31st, 41st, and 42nd parameters in the embodiment of 1 is erased, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are erased. And the calculation result storage area 234 may be configured not to be cleared to "0".

(45) In the first to ninety-sixth embodiments, instead of using the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the game area PA to calculate various parameters, A configuration in which the total number of supplied game balls is used may be employed. In this case, for example, a detection sensor is provided so as to detect a game ball that is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 and reaches the game area PA, and the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA based on the detection result of the detection sensor is provided. It is good also as composition which counts the number. In this configuration, since it is not necessary to measure the number of game balls discharged from the out port 24a, the configuration may be such that the out port detection sensor 48a is not provided.

(46) In the fifteenth to ninety-sixth embodiments, at least part of the information of the various registers and the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is stored in the stack area 222 for specific control or the stack area 224 for non-specific control. It may be configured to be saved by a load instruction. In this case, it is necessary to update the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 when saving the information to the stack areas 222 and 224 . Also, the information saved in the stack areas 222 and 224 may be returned to the corresponding storage area of the main CPU 63 by a load instruction. In this case also, it is necessary to update the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 when returning the information from the stack areas 222 and 224 .

(47) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the set value update process is executed, the corresponding information may be sent to any one of the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54. As a result, the manager of the game hall can clearly grasp that the set value update process is being executed.

(48) In each of the above-described embodiments, the main RAM 65 may be configured to store a history of newly set values. A RAM provided in the sound emission control device 81 may store a history of new setting values. In this case, every time the setting value update process is completed, a command including the information of the setting value set in the setting value update process is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound emission control device 81, and the sound emission control device Each time the command 81 is received, information indicating that the set value is newly set and information indicating the set value at that time are cumulatively stored in the RAM of the sound emission control device 81.例文帳に追加In this configuration, the pattern display device 41 may display the setting history of the set values cumulatively stored in the RAM of the sound emission control device 81 when a predetermined operation is performed.

(49) In each of the above embodiments, the information indicating the number of game balls to be paid out stored in the payout control device 77 is not deleted when the set value is newly set in the set value update process. However, instead of this, the information indicating the number of game balls to be paid out may be deleted. Further, if the set value is not changed although the set value update process is executed, the information indicating the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out is not deleted, and if the set value is changed, the scheduled payout value is changed. Information indicating the number of game balls may be erased.

(50) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the set value update process is executed but the set value is not changed, the areas 221 to 224 of the main side RAM 65 are not cleared to "0", and the set value is At least some of the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 may be cleared to "0" when changed. For example, when the set value is changed, the area other than the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control may be cleared to "0".

(51) In the twenty-second to ninety-sixth embodiments, even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 87) is being executed by the main CPU 63, the It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the movement of the related movable object is continued. For example, the ball entering means that can be entered in the opening/closing execution mode is provided with a V zone and a non-V zone, and the game ball entering the ball entering means is distributed to either the V zone or the non-V zone. In the configuration including the distribution member, the operation of the distribution member may be continued even in a situation where the processing for confirming the setting value is being executed in the setting confirmation processing. In this case, even if an attempt is made to illegally cause a situation in which a process for confirming the set value is executed in the setting confirmation process to stop the operation of the sorting member, it is possible to make it impossible. In addition to the above sorting member, the movable object that continues to operate even in the situation where the process for confirming the set value is executed in the setting confirmation process is a game ball entered by the ball entering means. A game ball is placed in either an advantageous hole that causes a round game to occur after the ball enters, or a discharge hole that discharges the game ball that has entered the ball-entering means without entering the advantageous hole. A distribution member for distribution is conceivable.

(52) In the twenty-second to ninety-sixth embodiments, at least one of the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may not be monitored for information abnormality. In this case, even if it is specified that an information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area for non-specific control 224 is not cleared to "0", so as not to cause a situation in which the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0" based on the occurrence of an information abnormality. It becomes possible to

(53) In the twenty-second to ninety-sixth embodiments, an information abnormality occurs in the specific control work area 221, the specific control stack area 222, the non-specific control work area 223, and the non-specific control stack area 224. A configuration may be adopted in which the monitoring as to whether or not it has occurred is entirely executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Further, the processing for clearing the areas 221 to 224 to "0" when an information abnormality occurs may be configured to be executed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

(54) In each of the above embodiments, the main RAM 65 needs to be supplied with power in order to store and hold information, and backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. However, the main RAM 65 may be configured as a non-volatile memory that does not require power supply to store and retain information.

(55) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the various clearing processes of the main RAM 65, the target area of the main RAM 65 is initialized by executing the process of clearing "0" and the initial setting process for the target area. Alternatively, the target area may be initialized by executing the initialization process without executing the "0" clearing process.

(56) In each of the above-described embodiments, if the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned ON when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the setting value update process is executed without any other operation. It may be configured to be Further, instead of the setting key inserting portion 68a which is turned ON/OFF by the setting key, a setting switch which is directly turned ON/OFF by hand may be provided. Further, if the reset button 68c is pressed when the setting key insertion portion 68a is not provided and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the set value can be changed without any other operation. A configuration in which update processing is executed may be employed. In this case, a cover member may be provided so as to be switchable between a closed state that covers the reset button 68c and an open state that does not cover the reset button 68c. may be provided.

(57) In the setting value update process, if the setting key insertion unit 68a is kept in the OFF position for a predetermined period of time, the setting value being selected is confirmed and the setting value update process ends. may be Further, when the end reference period (for example, 5 minutes) has passed since the setting value update process was started, the setting value being selected may be automatically determined and the setting value update process may be terminated. Further, when the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is pressed for a period longer than the end reference period (for example, 10 seconds) in the set value update process, the set value being selected is confirmed and the set value update process is terminated. may be configured.

(58) The setting key insertion portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the set value being updated is changed to the next set value. In the configuration updated to , when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started in a situation where the setting key insertion part 68a is operated to the ON position, the setting confirmation processing that enables confirmation of the setting value is started. The setting confirmation process may be terminated when the setting key insertion portion 68a is operated to the OFF position. In addition, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a state where the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is pressed, a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value is started. The setting confirmation process may be terminated when the pressing operation is released. In addition, in a configuration in which a setting switch that is directly turned ON/OFF by hand is provided instead of the setting key insertion portion 68a that is turned ON/OFF by a setting key, the main switch is turned ON/OFF when the setting switch is turned ON/OFF. When the supply of operating power to the side CPU 63 is started, a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value is started, and when the setting switch is turned OFF or turned ON after the OFF operation. The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation process is ended. In addition, in a configuration in which a setting switch that is directly turned ON/OFF by hand is provided instead of the setting key insertion portion 68a that is turned ON/OFF by a setting key, the main switch is turned ON/OFF when the setting switch is turned ON/OFF. A configuration is provided in which the setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value is started when the supply of operating power to the side CPU 63 is started, and the setting confirmation process is terminated when the reset button 68c is pressed. good too.

(59) When the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is executed in each of the above embodiments, an image corresponding to the procedure may be displayed on the pattern display device 41. A configuration may also be adopted in which a sound corresponding to the procedure is output from the speaker unit 54 at the beginning. For example, in the setting value updating process in the thirty-third embodiment, pressing the reset button 68c changes the setting value by one level, and turning off the setting key insertion portion 68a terminates the setting value update process. It may be configured to notify that it will be done. This makes it easier to update the set values. Since the display control of the pattern display device 41 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are performed by the sound emission control device 81, when the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is started, the corresponding command is issued. When the command is sent from the main side CPU 63 and the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is terminated, the main side CPU 63 needs to send a corresponding command.

(60) In each of the above-described embodiments, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not terminated when the initial check period has passed. The check display may be continued until an operation is performed. As the operation for terminating the process, for example, the reset button 68c may be operated regardless of whether or not either the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is being executed. may be manipulated. In this case, the check display is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 until the timing for confirming the base value or set value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is reached. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the base value or set value after confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. In addition, since the display for check ends based on the operation of the operation unit, it is possible to end the display for check at a desired timing.

(61) Regardless of whether or not the supply of operating power is started in each of the above-described embodiments, when a predetermined operation unit such as the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is operated, the first to fourth notification display devices A configuration may be adopted in which the check displays of 201 to 204 are started. In this case, it is possible to start the check display at a desired timing when checking the base value or the set value. In addition, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, and the predetermined operation unit operated to start the check display or another The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

(62) In each of the above embodiments, when supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while a specific operation unit other than the reset button 68c such as the update button 68b is operated, When the check display of the display devices 201 to 204 is started and the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started without operating the specific operation unit, the check display may not be started. . In this case, in the configuration in which the check display is performed when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to select whether or not to start the check display by the operation of the manager of the game hall.

(63) In each of the above-described embodiments, regardless of whether the gaming machine body 12 is open or not, the base values are not displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, but the gaming machine body 12 is in the open state based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96, the base value may be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In this case, when the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started first, and then the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. The base value may be displayed at 204 . This makes it possible to confirm whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal before confirming the base value. In addition, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, and the predetermined operation unit operated to start the check display or another The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

(64) In each of the above embodiments, when the main process is started in a state where the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process are satisfied, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start the check display. Instead, the check display may be started when the main process is started in a state where the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process are not satisfied. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value is to be checked.

(65) In each of the above embodiments, when the main process is started in a state where the conditions for executing the set value update process are satisfied, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are started to display for check. Instead, the check display may be started when the main process is started in a state in which the conditions for executing the setting value update process are not satisfied. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be updated.

(66) First to fourth notifications when the main process is started while either the condition for executing the setting confirmation process or the condition for executing the setting value update process is satisfied in each of the above embodiments. When the main process is started in a state where both the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process and the conditions for executing the setting value update process are not satisfied without starting the check display on the display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to start the check display. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be confirmed or updated.

(67) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the check display, the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not maintained in the light emitting state, but the first to fourth The display segments 321 to 324 in each of the notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to blink. In addition, in the check display, each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a luminous state one by one or a plurality of some of them sequentially, and the range of the initial check period Each of the display segments 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state at least once.

(68) In each of the above-described embodiments, the processing for performing check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not executed as processing corresponding to specific control, but is performed as processing corresponding to non-specific control. It may be configured to be executed as a process.

(69) In each of the above embodiments, the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be performed by dedicated control means instead of the main CPU 63, and an audio emission control device. 81 may be used, or the display control device 82 may be used. In this case, when the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the base value to be notified is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the control means serving as the main control unit. When setting values are to be displayed on the -fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the setting values to be notified are transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the controlling body. Further, in the case where the main CPU 63 executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may Information corresponding to the start of the check display is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the controlling body so that the check display is started by pressing the main side CPU 63 .

(70) In each of the above embodiments, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum does not match, and the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped, the In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, each display segment 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state in the same manner as the check display, or each display segment 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a blinking state. good.

(71) In each of the above embodiments, not only when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, but also when a setting change trigger occurs after the processing at the start of supply of operating power is completed, the set value A configuration in which update processing is executed may be employed. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need to turn OFF and ON the power of the pachinko machine 10 when starting the setting value update process.

(72) In each of the above embodiments, the "setting change operation" and the "setting confirmation operation" may be reversed. That is, when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, it is identified that the "setting confirmation operation" is being performed, and the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting is performed. A configuration may be adopted in which it is specified that the "setting change operation" is being performed when the key insertion portion 68a is turned on. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the "setting change operation" and the "setting confirmation operation" do not overlap at all.

(73) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the reset button 68c is pressed and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the set value update process is started and the set value update process is started. , instead of changing the setting value of the selection object each time the reset button 68c is pressed, the operation unit operated to start the setting value update process and the selection object in the setting value update process are changed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the operation unit operated to change the set value of the .

(74) In the forty-ninth to eighty-first and eighty-eighth embodiments, a process of setting information in the setting update area 342 in the setting reference area 341 in the setting value update process, that is, a process of setting the setting value to be used. Although the configuration is such that the second RAM clearing process is executed after performing . In this case, the configuration may be such that the second RAM clearing process is executed instead of the initial setting at the start of the set value updating process.

In addition, since neither the initial setting at the start nor the second RAM clearing process is executed in the setting value updating process, even if the setting value to be used in the setting value updating process is set, the area to be cleared 371 is cleared. may be configured such that the initialization is not executed. When this configuration is applied to the fifty-fifth to sixty-third embodiments, when the first RAM clear process is executed by performing the "RAM clear operation", the clear target area 371 is initialized. , the initialization of the clear target area 371 is not executed when the set value update process is executed. Further, when the above configuration is applied to the fifty-sixth embodiment, even if the setting value update process is executed, the initial display may be performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a, A configuration in which the initial display is not performed may be adopted. In addition, when the above configuration is applied to the fifty-seventh to fifty-eighth embodiments, even if the set value update process is executed, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed as a configuration in which the display is performed. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the deviation display is not performed. In addition, when the above configuration is applied to the fifty-ninth to sixtieth embodiments, even if the set value update process is executed, the off display or hit display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a. The configuration may be such that the out-of-game display or the hit-indication is not performed. Further, when the above configuration is applied to the 61st embodiment, even if the set value update process is executed, each light emitting unit of the special figure display unit 37a and each light emitting unit of the normal figure display unit 38a The lottery process may be executed, or the lighting lottery process may not be executed. When the above configuration is applied to the 62nd to 76th embodiments, even if the set value update process is executed, the initial display data lottery process (step SD405) in the display start process (FIGS. 206 and 208) , Step SD410, and Step SD502) may be executed, or the lottery process for the initial display data (Step SD405, Step SD410, and Step SD502) may not be executed.

(75) In the above 49th to 81st and 88th embodiments, the display data for displaying the special figure display unit 37a is stored in the main side RAM 65 that requires power supply when storing and holding information. Alternatively, the display data may be stored in a memory that does not require power supply for storing and holding information and is used for both reading and writing. In this case, the display data stored in the memory may not be erased during the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing. The display data stored in the memory may also be deleted. Further, the configuration may be applied to the display data for causing the normal diagram display unit 38a to display.

(76) Acquired due to the occurrence of a winning to the second operating port 34 and the hold information on the special figure side acquired due to the winning to the first operating port 33 in the above fifty-fifth to seventy-sixth embodiments It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reserved information on the side of the special figure is stored separately and the reserved information on the side of the second working port 34 is preferentially digested, and on the contrary, the first working port A configuration in which the reserved information on the 33 side is preferentially digested may be applied, and a configuration in which the information is digested in the order of acquisition regardless of whether it is the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 may be applied. good too. In the above construction, the first working opening 33 and the second working opening 34 may be arranged side by side instead of vertically arranging the working openings. A configuration in which the mouths are arranged obliquely may be used. Furthermore, both working ports 33 and 34 are spaced apart so that only winning to the first working port 33 or only winning to the second working port 34 can be aimed according to the operation mode of the firing operation device 28. may be configured. In addition, when the hold information acquired due to the occurrence of the winning to the first operation port 33 is the target of the judgment, and the hold information acquired due to the occurrence of the winning to the second operation port 34 A configuration may be adopted in which the profit that the player obtains differs depending on whether the player is the target of the win-or-fail determination.

Further, in the above configuration, as the special figure display unit 37a, the first special figure display unit that displays the result of the validity determination of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first operation opening 33, and the second operation opening 34 You may provide separately with the 2nd special figure display section which displays the result of right or wrong decision of reservation information which is acquired on the basis of the winning a prize. In this case, prior to the pending information acquired based on the winning of the first operation port 33 is subject to the success or failure determination, or based on the subject of the success or failure determination, the pattern in the first special figure display unit is started, the stop result corresponding to the win/loss determination is displayed, and the variable display for one game cycle ends. In addition, prior to the pending information acquired based on the winning of the second operation port 34 is subject to the suitability determination or based on the subject of the suitability determination, the pattern in the second special figure display unit As soon as the variable display is started, the stop result corresponding to the winning/failure determination is displayed, and the variable display for one game is terminated.

In the configuration provided with the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit as described above, the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power in the 55th to 63rd embodiments is started The configuration of the display content of may be applied to each of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit, and only one of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit may

In addition, in the configuration in which the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit are separately provided as described above, one of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit A configuration may be adopted in which, when the target game round is being executed, the game round in which the other symbol is subject to the variable display is not executed. In addition, a game round in which the first special figure display portion is subjected to the variable display of patterns and a game round in which the second special figure display portion is subjected to the variable display of patterns may be performed in an overlapping manner. In this way, in the configuration in which the game rounds can be executed in duplicate, as a result of the game rounds in the second special figure display section, the number of expected winning prizes of the game balls to the special electric winning device 32 in the opening and closing execution mode is higher than in the case of the jackpot result. A configuration may be adopted in which a small winning result with a smaller number of wins is set, and the winning probability of the small winning result is set higher than that of the big winning result. In this configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped, there is a high possibility that a winning display corresponding to one of the big winning result and the small winning result is performed in the special figure display unit 37a. Therefore, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first to third deviation display data for special figures and It is preferable to have a configuration in which any one of the first to third hit display data for the special figure is selected.

(77) The configuration of the characteristic display contents when the supply of operating power is started in the fifty-fifth to seventy-sixth embodiments is applied to both the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The configuration is not limited, and may be configured to be applied to only one of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. For example, the configuration of the characteristic display content when the supply of operating power is started may be configured to be applied only to the special figure display unit 37a, and as a configuration to be applied only to the normal figure display unit 38a good too.

(78) In the fifty-fifth to seventy-sixth embodiments, even if the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure are displayed until the display start flag is set to "1". Although the display on the display unit 38a is configured not to start, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured such that the display in the diagram display section 37a and the normal diagram display section 38a is started. In this case, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the supply of operating power is stopped in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a After the previous display is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a are switched to the display corresponding to the execution of the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process.

(79) In the above seventy-seventh to eighty-first embodiments, the sound and light side RAM initialization process based on the sound and light side CPU 353 receiving any of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, and the received return command Although it is configured to execute the notification setting process corresponding to , the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, only one of the sound and light side RAM initialization processing and post-update notification setting processing may be executed based on the fact that the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of updating. Only one of the sound and light side RAM initialization processing and post-confirmation notification setting processing may be executed based on the fact that the light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of confirmation, and when the sound and light side CPU 353 clears Only one of the sound and light side RAM initialization processing and the clear return notification setting processing may be executed based on the reception of the return command, and when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command Only one of the sound and light side RAM initialization process and the setting process of the normal return notification may be executed based on the above.

(80) In the eighty-eighth embodiment, when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives one of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, the sound and light side RAM initial setting process and the processing corresponding to the received return command are performed. Although it is configured to execute notification setting processing, the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, only one of the sound and light side RAM initial setting process and the post-update notification setting process may be executed based on the fact that the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the update return command. Only one of the sound and light side RAM initial setting processing and post-confirmation notification setting processing may be executed based on the fact that the light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of confirmation. Only one of the sound and light side RAM initial setting process and the clear return notification setting process may be executed based on the reception of the return command, and when the sound and light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command Only one of the sound and light side RAM initial setting process and the normal return notification setting process may be executed based on the above.

(81) In the eighty-second embodiment, an abnormality determination is performed to determine whether or not the past base value falls within the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63. If it is determined that the past base value is out of the base normal range in the abnormality determination, the representative value data corresponding to the base value may be output to an external device such as the data display DI. . Further, in the eighty-third embodiment, an abnormality determination is performed to determine whether or not the past base value falls within the base normal range (0.30 to 0.40) at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63. Alternatively, if it is determined in the abnormality determination that the past base value is out of the base normal range, the processing representative value data corresponding to the base value may be output to an external device such as the data display DI. . By externally outputting the representative value data or processed representative value data corresponding to past base values, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the base value will be overlooked.

(82) The eighty-fourth to eighty-seventh embodiments deal with the case where the past base value is out of the base normal range (0.35 to 0.40) at the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63. Although the base value abnormality signal is externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI, it is not limited to this. An abnormality determination is performed to determine whether the past base values in the first history area 312 to the third history area 314 are within the base normal range, and in the abnormality determination, any past base value is within the base normal range. , the corresponding base value abnormality signal may be externally output to the abnormality alarm device EI. If any past base value is found to be abnormal in the abnormality determination performed at predetermined time intervals, the base value abnormality signal is output externally in the eighty-fourth embodiment, and the upper base value is output in the eighty-fifth embodiment. externally outputting an abnormal signal or a lower base value abnormal signal, and externally outputting an upper base value abnormal signal, a lower first base value abnormal signal, or a lower second base value abnormal signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment, In the eighty-seventh embodiment, the common base value abnormality signal and the upper base value abnormality signal or the lower base value abnormality signal are output to the outside. This reduces the possibility that an abnormality in the base value will be overlooked.

(83) In the eighty-fourth to eighty-seventh embodiments, in addition to or instead of the configuration for outputting the base value abnormality signal to the outside, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to perform base value abnormality notification for notifying the base value abnormality. good. Specifically, in the eighty-fourth embodiment, when the base value abnormality flag 565 is set to "1", the display light emitting unit 53 emits light in a light emission mode for notifying the abnormality of the base value. control. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not there is an abnormality in the base value in the pachinko machine 10 as well. In addition, in the eighty-fifth embodiment and the eighty-seventh embodiment, the abnormal state in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold of the base normal range based on the fact that the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1" In addition, based on the lower base value abnormality flag 568 being set to "1", the base value is below the base normal range Light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed so as to emit light in a light emission mode for reporting an abnormal state below the threshold. In the eighty-sixth embodiment, based on the fact that the upper base value abnormality flag 567 is set to "1", light is emitted in a light emission mode for reporting an abnormal state in which the base value exceeds the upper threshold of the base normal range. , light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed. In addition, based on the fact that the lower first base value abnormality flag 571 is set to "1", light is emitted in a light emission mode for reporting an abnormal state in which the base value is below the lower first threshold value of the base normal range. The light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed as described above, and the base value falls below the lower second threshold value of the base normal range based on the fact that the lower second base value abnormality flag 572 is set to "1". Light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed so as to emit light in a light emission mode for reporting an abnormal state. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the presence or absence of abnormality in the base value and the type of abnormality in the pachinko machine 10 as well.

(84) In S1404 of the display output process (FIG. 30) in the first to fourteenth embodiments, the first to eighth parameters are calculated in the normal state, and in step S1407, the eleventh to eighth parameters in the opening/closing execution mode are calculated. Instead of calculating the 18 parameters and calculating the 21st to 26th parameters in the high-frequency support mode in step S1410, the ball output rate may be calculated. As already explained in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the ball output rate is the ratio of the total number of game balls to be paid out to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states. By adopting a configuration in which the ball output rate is calculated, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states can be reduced while suppressing the number of parameters to be calculated as compared with the configuration in which parameters are calculated for each game state. Abnormalities in the ratio of the total number of game balls to be paid out to the number can be grasped.

(85) In the thirty-fifth to thirty-eighth and forty-second to ninety-sixth embodiments, instead of calculating the base value using the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, It is good also as a structure which calculates. Specifically, the non-specific control work area 223 is provided with the entering ball number counter area 596 (FIG. 322) in the eighty-ninth embodiment instead of the normal counter area 231 . As already explained in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of game balls to be paid out to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states. The main side CPU 63 uses the values of various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 to calculate the payout rate. By adopting a configuration that calculates the ball payout rate, the game area PA can be set not only in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode due to the jackpot results, but also the opening/closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode. It is possible to grasp the abnormality of the ratio of the total number of game balls paid out to the total number of game balls discharged from.

(86) The ball payout rate in the last four unit calculation periods, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, and the last ten unit calculation periods calculated by the main CPU 63 in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments. A configuration may be adopted in which the display for notifying the overall ball payout rate and the ball payout rate in the second calculation period is not performed. After being calculated by the main side CPU 63, the information on these ball payout rates is stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control and can be comprehended. In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, the numbers of the informing display devices 591 to 595 can be reduced by adopting a configuration in which the display for informing these ball payout rates is not performed.

(87) In the 89th to 91st embodiments, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, and the latest Instead of displaying the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods and the ball payout rate for the second calculation period, the ball payout rate may be output to an external device such as a hall computer. good. Further, in the 92nd embodiment, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period and the ball payout rate in the second calculation period are displayed on the first, third to fifth notification display devices 591, 593 to 595. Instead of the configuration, the configuration may be such that these ball payout rates are output to an external device such as a hall computer. In the game hall, by enabling confirmation of various ball payout rates with an external device without moving to the place where the pachinko machine 10 is installed, the burden of monitoring the payout rate of the game hall by the manager of the game hall is reduced. be able to. In addition, in the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, the number of the notification display devices 591 to 595 is reduced by configuring the notification display devices 591 to 595 not to display the various ball payout rates. be able to.

(88) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 display various ball payout rates (ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times, In addition to the display of the ball payout rate, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times, and the ball payout rate in the second calculation period), in situations where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode It is also possible to display a base value which is a ratio of the total number of game balls to be paid out to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA). Specifically, the work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with the normal counter area 231 in the fifteenth embodiment in addition to the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 . As already described in the fifteenth embodiment, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are in the state in which the front door frame 14 is closed and in either the open/close execution mode or the high-frequency support mode. It is used to count the number of game balls entering the target ball entering section 24a, 31 to 34 in an unfavorable situation. The base value is calculated based on the values stored in the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231. FIG.

Total payout of game balls with respect to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode Even in a situation where an abnormality in the number ratio occurs, the total number of game balls with respect to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) A situation may occur in which the ratio of the number of payouts falls within a normal range (first normal range or second normal range). On the other hand, by making it possible to grasp the base value in addition to the various ball payout rates based on the display of the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595, the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595 Based on the display of 595, it is also possible to comprehend an abnormality in the base value that has occurred in a situation where the various ball payout rates are within the normal range (first normal range or second normal range).

(89) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, the ball payout rate in the most recent unit calculation period may be displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591-595. In the eighty-ninth embodiment, when the first management buffer 601 stores one or more pieces of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period, the first management buffer 601 stores the ball payout rate data for the most recent unit calculation period. Storage areas 601a to 601d in which rate data are stored are displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, respectively. The main CPU 63 identifies the storage areas 601a to 601d corresponding to the values obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the first write pointer 603 as display targets. When the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the first write pointer 603 is less than "0", the main CPU 63 displays the third storage area 601d corresponding to the maximum value "3" of the first write pointer 603. Identify as a target. In the 90th embodiment, when the common management buffer 616 stores one or more pieces of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period, the common management buffer 616 stores the ball payout rate data for the most recent unit calculation period. are stored in storage areas 616a to 616j, which are to be displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, respectively. The main CPU 63 identifies storage areas 616a to 616j corresponding to values obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the common write pointer 617 as display targets. When the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the common write pointer 617 is less than "0", the main CPU 63 selects the ninth storage area 616j corresponding to "9", which is the maximum value of the common write pointer 617, as a display target. Identify. In the ninety-first embodiment, when the common management counter area 621 stores one or more pieces of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period, the 0th ball payout rate counter 621a gives the first to fifth notifications. It is to be displayed on the display devices 591 to 595. By making it possible to check the ball payout rate in the most recent unit calculation period on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595, whether there is an abnormality in the ball payout rate in a unit calculation period shorter than the first calculation period, And it is possible to grasp the degree of the abnormality. As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the payout rate, it is possible to grasp the abnormality at an early stage.

In addition to the configuration of (89) above, the ball payout rate in the previous unit calculation period and the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period two times before are displayed on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. It may be a target configuration. In the eighty-ninth embodiment, when the first management buffer 601 stores three or more pieces of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period, the first management buffer 601 stores the ball payout rate data for the most recent unit calculation period. Storage areas 601a to 601d in which rate data, ball payout rate data in the previous unit calculation period, and ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period two times before are stored are the first to fifth notification display devices 591. 595 will be displayed. The main CPU 63 includes storage areas 601a to 601d corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the first write pointer 603, and storage areas 601a to 601d corresponding to the value obtained by further subtracting 1 from the value of the first write pointer 603. Areas 601a to 601d and storage areas 601a to 601d corresponding to values obtained by further subtracting 1 from the value of the first write pointer 603 are specified as display targets. When the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the first write pointer 603 is less than "0", the main CPU 63 displays the third storage area 601d corresponding to the maximum value "3" of the first write pointer 603. Identify as a target. In the 90th embodiment, when the common management buffer 616 stores three or more pieces of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period, the common management buffer 616 stores the ball payout rate data for the most recent unit calculation period. , storage areas 616a to 616j storing the ball payout rate data in the previous unit calculation period and the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period two times before are stored in the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595. to be displayed in The main CPU 63 has storage areas 616a to 616j corresponding to the values obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the common write pointer 617, and a storage area 616a corresponding to the value obtained by further subtracting 1 from the value of the common write pointer 617. 616j and storage areas 616a to 616j corresponding to values obtained by further subtracting 1 from the value of the common write pointer 617 are specified as display targets. When the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the common write pointer 617 is less than "0", the main CPU 63 selects the ninth storage area 616j corresponding to "9", which is the maximum value of the common write pointer 617, as a display target. Identify. In the 91st embodiment, when the common management counter area 621 stores three or more pieces of ball payout rate data for a unit calculation period, the 0th to 2nd ball payout rate counters 621a to 621c They are displayed on the 1st to 5th notification display devices 591 to 595 . By making it possible to grasp the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period one time ago and the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period two times ago on the first to fifth information display devices 591 to 595, It is possible to prevent the abnormality of the ball output rate from being overlooked. In addition, it is possible to reduce the frequency of confirmation of the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period, thereby reducing the burden of monitoring the ball payout rate on the manager of the game hall.

(90) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments, when an abnormality occurs in which the ball payout rate in the first calculation period is out of the first normal range (41% to 149%), and the ball payout rate in the second calculation period is out of the second normal range (51% to 133%), a configuration may be adopted in which a signal announcing the abnormality is output to an external device such as a hall computer. By enabling an external device such as a hall computer to grasp the abnormality of the ball payout rate in the first calculation period and the abnormality in the ball payout rate in the second calculation period, the burden of monitoring the ball payout rate by the manager of the gaming hall can be reduced.

Further, in the above configuration (90), a numerical range of 34% to 220% is set as the unit normal range, which is the normal range of the ball payout rate in the unit calculation period, and the ball payout rate is abnormal in the unit calculation period. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a signal notifying an abnormality in the ball payout rate is output to an external device such as a hall computer under the occurrence of a condition. Specifically, when an abnormality occurs in which the ball payout rate in the first calculation period deviates from the first normal range (41% to 149%), and when the ball payout rate in the second calculation period falls into the second normal range (51% ~ 133%), a signal announcing the abnormality is externally output under the condition that an abnormality in the ball payout rate in the most recent unit calculation period has occurred. Thus, it is possible to have a configuration in which a signal notifying of an abnormality in the ball payout rate is externally output only when an abnormality in the ball payout rate is still occurring and a prompt response is required. As a result, it is possible to reduce the frequency of outputting a signal informing of an abnormality in the pay-out rate to the outside, and to allow an external device such as a hall computer to recognize when a prompt response is required.

(91) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last four times is below the lower limit (41%) of the first normal range (41% to 149%), the first calculation Abnormality in which the ball payout rate in the period falls below the lower limit (41%) of the first normal range (41% to 149%), and the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is in the second normal range (51% to 133%) ) below the lower limit (51%), or the ball payout rate during the second calculation period falls below the lower limit (51%) of the second normal range (51% to 133%). may be configured to output a signal for notifying to an external device such as a hall computer. Further, in the 92nd embodiment, there is an abnormality in which the ball payout rate in the first calculation period falls below the lower limit (41%) of the first normal range (41% to 149%), or the ball payout rate in the second calculation period 2. When an abnormality below the lower limit (51%) of the normal range (51% to 133%) occurs, a configuration may be adopted in which a signal announcing the abnormality is output to an external device such as a hall computer. Monitoring of the ball payout rate by the manager of the game hall by enabling an external device such as a hall computer to detect abnormalities in which the ball payout rate falls below the lower limit of the normal range (first normal range or second normal range) The burden can be reduced. Also, the manager of the game hall can be given an opportunity to perform maintenance for adjusting the state of the nail 24b attached to the game board 24 of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加

(92) Abnormality in the 89th to 91st embodiments above, in which the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last four times exceeds the upper limit (149%) of the first normal range (149% to 149%), the first calculation Abnormality in which the ball output rate in the period exceeds the upper limit (149%) of the first normal range (149% to 149%), and the ball output rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is in the second normal range (133% to 133%) ) above the upper limit (133%), or if the ball output rate in the second calculation period exceeds the upper limit (133%) of the second normal range (133% to 133%), these abnormalities may be configured to output a signal for notifying to an external device such as a hall computer. Further, in the 92nd embodiment, there is an abnormality in which the ball payout rate in the first calculation period exceeds the upper limit (149%) of the first normal range (149% to 149%), or the ball payout rate in the second calculation period 2. When an abnormality exceeding the upper limit (133%) of the normal range (133% to 133%) occurs, a configuration may be adopted in which a signal announcing the abnormality is output to an external device such as a hall computer. Monitoring of the ball payout rate by the manager of the game hall by enabling an external device such as a hall computer to detect abnormalities in which the ball payout rate exceeds the upper limit of the normal range (first normal range or second normal range) The burden can be reduced. In addition, the manager of the game hall can be given an opportunity to confirm whether or not there is an act of illegally increasing the total number of game balls to be paid out.

(93) In the 89th to 92nd embodiments, various ball payout rates (in the 89th to 91st embodiments, the ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, The ball payout rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times, or the ball payout rate in the second calculation period, in the 92nd embodiment, the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, or the ball payout rate in the second calculation period) When an abnormality exceeding the upper limit of the normal range (first normal range or second normal range) occurs, an upper ball payout rate abnormality signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer, and various ball payout rates are normal. A lower ball payout rate abnormality signal may be output to an external device such as a hall computer when an abnormality below the lower limit of the range (first normal range or second normal range) occurs. In this configuration, the upper ball payout rate anomaly signal and the lower ball payout rate anomaly signal are output in a manner that can be identified by an external device. As a result, the external device can grasp not only the presence or absence of abnormalities in various ball payout rates but also the types of abnormalities.

(94) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, an abnormality in which the ball payout rate during the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times deviates from the first normal range (41% to 149%), and the ball payout rate in the first calculation period is Abnormalities that deviate from the first normal range (41% to 149%), abnormalities that the ball payout rate in the last 10 unit calculation periods deviates from the second normal range (51% to 133%), or ball payouts in the second calculation period When an abnormality occurs in which the rate deviates from the second normal range (51% to 133%), an abnormality signal notifying of such abnormality may be output to an external device such as a hall computer. This enables the external device to grasp all of these abnormalities. In addition, in the above ninety-second embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in which the ball payout rate in the first calculation period is out of the first normal range or in which the ball payout rate in the second calculation period is out of the second normal range, these A configuration may be adopted in which an anomaly signal for reporting an anomaly is output to an external device such as a hall computer. This allows the external device to recognize both of these abnormalities.

(95) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, an abnormality in which the ball payout rate during the entire recent four unit calculation periods is out of the first normal range (41% to 149%), and the entire recent ten unit calculation periods An abnormality signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer to report an abnormality in the ball payout rate on the condition that both an abnormality in which the ball payout rate deviates from the second normal range (51% to 133%) has occurred. may be configured. Specifically, in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the main CPU 63 can grasp that the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last four times has fallen outside the first normal range. and a 10-time output that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that the ball-out rate in the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times is out of the second normal range. A ball rate abnormality flag is provided. The main CPU 63 sends an abnormality signal to an external device such as a hall computer on the condition that both the 4-time ball payout rate abnormality flag and the 10-time ball payout rate abnormality flag are set to "1". output. In this way, both the abnormality in which the ball payout rate during the entire recent 4 unit calculation periods is out of the first normal range and the abnormality in which the ball payout rate during the entire recent 10 unit calculation periods are out of the second normal range are By configuring an abnormal signal to be output externally on the condition that it has occurred, when the abnormal signal is confirmed by an external device, it is possible to grasp the seriousness of the abnormality in the ball payout rate, and to respond quickly. can encourage

In addition, in the 92nd embodiment, both an abnormality in which the ball payout rate in the first calculation period is out of the first normal range and an abnormality in which the ball payout rate in the second calculation period is out of the second normal range have occurred. Conditionally, an abnormality signal for notifying an abnormality in the ball payout rate may be output to an external device such as a hall computer. Specifically, in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the main side CPU 63 can grasp that the ball payout rate in the first calculation period is out of the first normal range. A ball payout rate abnormality flag and a second ball payout rate flag that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that the state in which the ball payout rate is out of the second normal range during the second calculation period are provided. there is The main CPU 63 sends an abnormality signal to an external device such as a hall computer on the condition that both the first ball payout rate abnormality flag and the second ball payout rate abnormality flag are set to "1". output. In this way, an abnormality signal is generated when both an abnormality in which the ball payout ratio in the first calculation period is out of the first normal range and an abnormality in which the ball payout ratio in the second calculation period is outside the second normal range have occurred. is externally output, it is possible to grasp the seriousness of the abnormality in the ball payout rate when an abnormality signal is confirmed by an external device, and to prompt a prompt response.

(96) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments, instead of storing a plurality of ball payout rate data for the unit calculation period, a plurality of pieces of information on the final total number of game balls to be paid out for the unit calculation period are stored. It is good also as a structure. Specifically, in the calculation processing of the total number of discharged balls in step SL110 of the check processing (FIG. 325), as already described in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the various counters 596a to 596e of the entering ball number counter area 596 are stored. By calculating the total value of the values held, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states (total number of discharged balls) is calculated. After that, when the calculated total number of discharged coins is equal to or greater than 6000, which is the unit reference number, that is, when the unit calculation period has ended, the final total number of payouts in the unit calculation period which has ended this time is calculated. When the values of the various counters 596a to 596e in the entering ball number counter area 596 are set to K101 to K105, the final total number of game balls to be paid out in the unit calculation period is the entering ball number counter area 596 at the end of the unit calculation period. Using the values stored in the various counters 596a to 596e, it is calculated by the following formula.
・Total number of game balls paid out: K101 x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + K102 x “Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32” + K103 x “Number of winning balls to first operation port 33 The number of prize balls"+K104×"the number of prize balls for the winning to the second operation port 34".

After that, information of the final total number of payouts in the unit calculation period calculated by the above formula (hereinafter also referred to as data of the total number of payouts in the unit calculation period) is stored. In the eighty-ninth and ninety-second embodiments, the total number of payout data in the unit calculation period is stored in one of the storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601 corresponding to the value of the first write pointer 603, Store in one of storage areas 602 a to 602 j of the second management buffer 602 corresponding to the value of the write pointer 604 . In the first payout rate calculation process in step SL208 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 326), after clearing the calculation area 598 to "0", the unit stored in the 0th storage area 601a of the first management buffer 601 The total payout number data for the calculation period is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, to the value in the calculation area 598, the total number of three payouts in each of the three unit calculation periods stored in the first to third storage areas 601b to 601d of the first management buffer 601 is added. As a result, the total number of payouts in the entire four most recent unit calculation periods (total value of the four total number of payouts in each of the four most recent unit calculation periods) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, the value in the calculation area 598 is divided by "240". As a result, the unit for the most recent four times is obtained by dividing the total number of payouts in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times by "24000", which is four times the unit reference number (specifically, 6000), and multiplying by 100. The payout rate for the entire calculation period is stored in the calculation area 598 . After that, the calculated ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is stored in the first unit update area 606a. In addition, in the second payout rate calculation process in step SL220 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 326), after the calculation area 598 is cleared to "0", the value is stored in the 0th storage area 602a of the second management buffer 602. The total payout number data for the current unit calculation period is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, to the value in the calculation area 598, the total number of nine payouts in each of the nine unit calculation periods stored in the first to ninth storage areas 602b to 602j of the second management buffer 602 is added. As a result, the total number of payouts in the entire 10 most recent unit calculation periods (total value of 10 total number of payouts in each of the 10 most recent unit calculation periods) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, the value in the calculation area 598 is divided by "600". As a result, the unit for the latest 10 times is obtained by dividing the total number of payouts in the entire unit calculation period for the latest 10 times by "60000", which is 10 times the unit reference number (specifically, 6000), and multiplying by 100. The payout rate for the entire calculation period is stored in the calculation area 598 . Thereafter, the calculated ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the latest ten times is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

In the 90th embodiment, the total payout number data for the unit calculation period calculated by the above formula is stored in one of the storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616 corresponding to the value of the common write pointer 617. In the first payout rate calculation process (FIG. 332), the calculation area 598 is cleared to "0". After that, the value of the common write pointer 617 is decremented by 1, and the value of the subtraction number counter 619 is incremented by "1". As in the 90th embodiment, when the value of the common write pointer 617 after subtraction of 1 is less than "0", the maximum value "9" is set to the common write pointer 617. FIG. After that, the total payout number data for the unit calculation period stored in one of the storage areas 616 a to 616 j of the common management buffer 616 corresponding to the value after subtracting 1 is set in the calculation area 598 . Thereafter, the value of the common write pointer 617 is decremented by 1 and the value of the subtraction count counter 619 is incremented by 1 until the value of the subtraction count counter 619 becomes “4”, and the value of the common write pointer 617 after the subtraction of 1 is A series of processing for adding the total number of payouts in the unit calculation period stored in the corresponding storage areas 616a to 616j to the calculation area 598 is repeated. As a result, the total number of payouts in the entire four most recent unit calculation periods (total value of the four total number of payouts in each of the four most recent unit calculation periods) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, the value in the calculation area 598 is divided by "240". As a result, the unit for the most recent four times is obtained by dividing the total number of payouts in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times by "24000", which is four times the unit reference number (specifically, 6000), and multiplying by 100. The payout rate for the entire calculation period is stored in the calculation area 598 . After that, the calculated ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is stored in the first unit update area 606a. In the second payout rate calculation process in step SL518 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 331), after the calculation area 598 is cleared to "0", the unit calculation stored in the 0th storage area 616a of the common management buffer 616 is performed. The total payout number data for the period is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, to the value in the calculation area 598, the total number of nine payouts in each of the nine unit calculation periods stored in the first to ninth storage areas 616b to 616j of the common management buffer 616 is added. As a result, the total number of payouts in the entire 10 most recent unit calculation periods (total value of 10 total number of payouts in each of the 10 most recent unit calculation periods) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, the value in the calculation area 598 is divided by "600". As a result, the unit for the latest 10 times is obtained by dividing the total number of payouts in the entire unit calculation period for the latest 10 times by "60000", which is 10 times the unit reference number (specifically, 6000), and multiplying by 100. The payout rate for the entire calculation period is stored in the calculation area 598 . Thereafter, the calculated ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the latest ten times is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

In the 91st embodiment, after executing the data shift processing of the common management counter area 621 in step SL701 of the payout rate storage processing (FIG. 334), the total payout number data in the unit calculation period calculated by the above formula is stored in the 0th payout rate counter 621 a of the common management counter area 621 . In the first payout rate calculation process in step SL708 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 334), after the calculation area 598 is cleared to "0", the 0th payout rate counter 621a of the common management counter area 621 is stored. The total payout number data for the current unit calculation period is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, to the value of the calculation area 598, the total number of three payouts in each of the three unit calculation periods stored in the first to third payout rate counters 621b to 612d of the common management counter area 621 is added. do. As a result, the unit for the most recent four times is obtained by dividing the total number of payouts in the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times by "24000", which is four times the unit reference number (specifically, 6000), and multiplying by 100. The payout rate data for the entire calculation period is stored in the calculation area 598 . After that, the calculated ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is stored in the first unit update area 606a. In the second payout rate calculation process in step SL716 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 334), after the calculation area 598 is cleared to "0", the 0th payout rate counter 621a of the common management counter area 621 is stored. The total payout number data for the current unit calculation period is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, to the value in the calculation area 598, the total number of 9 payouts in each of the 9 unit calculation periods stored in the 1st to 9th payout rate counters 621b to 612j of the common management counter area 621 is added. do. As a result, the total number of payouts in the entire 10 most recent unit calculation periods (total value of 10 total number of payouts in each of the 10 most recent unit calculation periods) is set in the calculation area 598 . After that, the value in the calculation area 598 is divided by "600". As a result, the unit for the latest 10 times is obtained by dividing the total number of payouts in the entire unit calculation period for the latest 10 times by "60000", which is 10 times the unit reference number (specifically, 6000), and multiplying by 100. The payout rate for the entire calculation period is stored in the calculation area 598 . Thereafter, the calculated ball payout rate data for the entire unit calculation period for the latest ten times is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

In this way, instead of the ball payout rate data in the unit calculation period, a plurality of total payout number data in the unit calculation period are stored, and the latest four units are stored based on the plurality of total payout number data in each of the plurality of unit calculation periods. By calculating the ball payout rate for the entire calculation period and the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times, the ball payout rate for the unit calculation period is stored each time the unit calculation period ends. It is possible to omit the process of calculating the rate. In addition, the number of divisions performed in the process of calculating the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest 4 times and the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest 10 times is set to 1, and the ball payout rate is calculated. Accuracy can be improved.

(97) In the 89th to 92nd embodiments, the 1st to 5th notification display devices 591 to 595 have various ball payout rates in the range of "0.00" to "9.99" to the second decimal place. may be configured to be displayed as numerical information up to. In this configuration, the various ball output rates are calculated by dividing the total number of game balls to be paid out in all game states by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10, thereby ranging from "0.00" to "9". It is calculated as three-digit numerical information in the range of .99. The third notification display device has eight display segments, like the first notification display device 591 in the eighty-ninth embodiment. Of the eight display segments in the third notification display device, seven display segments are rod-shaped light-emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". ing. On the other hand, one display segment is a circular light-emitting region, and is provided at the lower right position with respect to the seven display segments arranged in the shape of the letter "8". As a result, the decimal point can be displayed in addition to the one-digit number on the third notification display device. The first digit of the payout rate and the decimal point are displayed on the third information display device, and the number of the first decimal place of the payout rate is displayed on the fourth information display device 594. , and the display device 595 for the fifth notification displays the number of the ball payout rate to the second decimal place. With this configuration as well, it is possible to grasp the three-digit payout rate based on the display of the third to fifth notification display devices 593 to 595. FIG.

(98) In the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, the first notification display device 591 performs A display indicating which ball payout rate is being notified is performed, and the second notification display device 592 displays the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 in the first display target area 606. , and a display indicating that the ball payout percentage stored in the second display target area 607 is being notified. It may be configured to be Specifically, in a situation where the ball payout rate of the first unit update area 606a is reported, "0d" is displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, and the second unit update is performed. "0d." In the situation where the ball payout rate of the immediate area 606b in the first calculation period is reported, "1d" is displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, and the immediate area in the second calculation period. "1d." In the situation where the payout rate of the first history area 606c for the first calculation period is reported, "2d" is displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, and the second calculation period is displayed. "2d." In the situation where the payout rate of the second history area 606d for the first calculation period is reported, "3d" is displayed on the first and second notification display devices 591 and 592, and for the second calculation period. "3d." In this way, by configuring the second notification display device 592 to display "d" or "d." is displayed, it is possible to prevent the display of the number from being displayed consecutively with the display of three numbers on the third to fifth display devices 593 to 595 for notification. As a result, the display of various ball payout rates on the first to fifth notification display devices 591 to 595 can be made easy to understand, and the possibility of misrecognition of the ball payout rate can be reduced.

(99) Instead of calculating various ball payout rates in the eighty-ninth to ninety-first embodiments, a base value may be calculated. Specifically, the work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with a normal counter area 231 (FIG. 72) in place of the number-of-entered-ball counter area 596 (FIG. 322), as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. It is As already explained in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the base value is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA It is the ratio of the total number of game balls paid out to the total number of game balls supplied to ). The work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with a current base value area instead of the current ball payout rate area 599 . Each time the check process (FIG. 325) is executed, the current base value is calculated using the values stored in the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, and the calculated current base value is Stored in the current base value area. In this configuration, unit calculation is performed when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode reaches 6000, which is the base unit reference number. period ends. When the unit calculation period ends, the current base value area stores information on the final base value for the unit calculation period that ended this time (hereinafter also referred to as base value data for the unit calculation period). .

In the eighty-ninth embodiment, when the unit calculation period ends, the base value data in the unit calculation period stored in the current base value area is stored in the first management buffer 601 corresponding to the value of the first write pointer 603. Stored in one of the storage areas 601 a to 601 d and one of the storage areas 602 a to 602 j of the second management buffer 602 corresponding to the value of the second write pointer 604 . When the base value in the unit calculation period is written to the first management buffer 601, the value of the first write pointer 603 is incremented by 1 and updated, and the base value in the unit calculation period is written to the second management buffer. When writing to 602 is performed, the value of the second write pointer 604 is incremented by 1 and updated. When the base values in the unit calculation period are stored in the first management buffer 601 and the second management buffer 602, the main CPU 63 stores the four values stored in the four storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601. By dividing the total value of the base values of by "4", the base value for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is calculated. Then, the calculated base value for the last four unit calculation periods is stored in the first unit update area 606a. Also, when the base values for the unit calculation period are stored in the first management buffer 601 and the second management buffer 602, the main CPU 63 stores the base values in ten storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602. By dividing the total value of 10 base values by "10", the base value for the last 10 unit calculation periods is calculated. Then, the calculated base value for the last 10 unit calculation periods is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

In the 90th embodiment, when the unit calculation period ends, the base value data in the unit calculation period stored in the current base value area is stored in one of the common management buffers 616 corresponding to the value of the common write pointer 617. Stored in storage areas 616a to 616j. When the base value is written to the common management buffer 616 in the unit calculation period, the value of the common write pointer 617 is incremented by 1 and updated. When the base values in the unit calculation period are stored in the common management buffer 616, the main CPU 63 stores the four base values in each of the most recent four unit calculation periods in the common management buffer 616 based on the value of the common write pointer 617. are stored in storage areas 616a to 616j. Then, the total value of the four base values stored in the identified storage areas 616a to 616j is divided by "4" to calculate the base value for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times. Then, the calculated base value for the last four unit calculation periods is stored in the first unit update area 606a. Also, when the base value for the unit calculation period is stored in the common management buffer 616, the main CPU 63 calculates the sum of the ten base values stored in the ten storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616. is divided by "10" to calculate the base value for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times. Then, the calculated base value for the last 10 unit calculation periods is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

In the 91st embodiment, 0th to 9th base value counters are provided instead of the 0th to 9th ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j. When the unit calculation period ends, the data shift process of the common management counter area 621 (step SL701 of the payout rate storage process (FIG. 334)) is executed. In the data shift process, information on the ball payout rate stored in the 0th to 9th base value counters in the common management counter area 621 is shifted from the 8th base value counter to the 9th base value counter, the 7th base value counter to the 7th base value counter. 8 base value counter, 6th base value counter → 7th base value counter, 5th base value counter → 6th base value counter, 4th base value counter → 5th base value counter, 3rd base value counter → 4th base The value counter is shifted in the order of the second base value counter→the third base value counter, the first base value counter→the second base value counter, the 0th base value counter→the first base value counter. As a result, the base value in the unit calculation period 9 times before is stored in the 9th base value counter, the base value in the unit calculation period 8 times before is stored in the 8th base value counter, and the unit calculation period 7 times before is stored in the 8th base value counter. is stored in the 7th base value counter, the base value in the 6th previous unit calculation period is stored in the 6th base value counter, and the base value in the 5th previous unit calculation period is stored in the 5th base value counter The base value in the unit calculation period four times before is stored in the fourth base value counter, the base value in the unit calculation period three times before is stored in the third base value counter, and the unit calculation period two times before is stored in the second base value counter, and the base value in the previous unit calculation period is stored in the first base value counter. Also, in the data shift processing of the common management counter area 621, the value of the 0th base value counter is cleared to "0". After that, the base value data for the unit calculation period stored in the current base value area is stored in the 0th base value counter of the common management counter area 621 . When the base value for the unit calculation period is stored in the common management counter area 621, the main CPU 63 divides the total value of the four base values stored in the 0th to 3rd base value counters by "4". By doing so, the base value for the entire unit calculation period for the most recent four times is calculated. Then, the calculated base value for the last four unit calculation periods is stored in the first unit update area 606a. When the base value for the unit calculation period is stored in the common management counter area 621, the main CPU 63 calculates the total value of the 10 base values stored in the 10 base value counters in the common management counter area 621 as " 10” to calculate the base value for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times. Then, the calculated base value for the last 10 unit calculation periods is stored in the second unit update area 607a.

(100) In the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments, the operation unit operated to display the total number information on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is limited to the reset button 68c. instead of the update button 68b. Specifically, when the update button 68b is operated while the latest base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 204, the total number information may be displayed.

(101) In the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments, when the reset button 68c is pressed while the latest base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, Instead of displaying the total number information over the display duration (specifically, 5 seconds) on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is started. The display of the total number information may be continuously performed over a period from after the pressing operation to the end of the pressing operation. Specifically, one of the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is displayed, the display data of the total number information corresponding to the total number data stored in the total number area 631 until the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is completed. is set in the display target setting area 276 . As already described in the 93rd embodiment, the display data of the total number information includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the number in the 1000's place in the total number data, Display data for causing the second display device 202 to display the number in the thousands place in the total number data, and display data in the third display device for displaying the number in the hundreds place in the total number data. 203 and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display the tens digit in the total number data. The manager of the game hall continues the pressing operation of the reset button 68c until the total number information is grasped, and by ending the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the stage when the total number information is grasped, at an arbitrary timing. The display of the base values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be restarted.

(102) In the 93rd to 96th embodiments, the total number information may be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 even if the reset button 68c is not pressed. . Specifically, in a situation where the setting value is not confirmed and the setting value is not updated, the notification target in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value of the current area 311→total number information→th The base value of the first history area 312 → the base value of the second history area 313 → the base value of the third history area 314 are updated in this order. 311 base value, and in the situation where the setting value is not confirmed and the setting value is not updated, the notification target in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the total number information → the current area The base value of 311→the base value of the first history area 312→the base value of the second history area 313→the base value of the third history area 314 is updated in this order, and the display of the base value of the third history area 314 is finished. A configuration may be adopted in which the notification target returns to the total number information later. With these configurations, it is possible to grasp the total number information on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 while eliminating the need to operate the reset button 68c, and to obtain the latest base value. It is possible to grasp the degree of convergence. In the configuration in which the display of the total number information is performed after the display of the latest base value in the current area 311 is finished, the latest base value is displayed based on the display of the total number information while the latest base value is grasped. It is possible to grasp the degree of convergence. In addition, in a configuration in which the latest base value is displayed in the current state area 311 after the display of the total number information is completed, it is possible to grasp the latest base value while grasping the degree of convergence of the latest base value. can do.

(103) In the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments, in addition to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a fifth notification display device that displays the ones digit in the total number data is provided. A configuration provided on the main control board 61 may be employed. As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the total number data is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535". When the reset button 68c is pressed while the latest base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification display device 201 displays the total number data. The number in the thousands place is displayed on the second notification display device 202, the number in the hundreds place in the total number data is displayed on the third display device 203, The tens digit of the total number data is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and the ones digit of the total number data is displayed on the fifth notification display device. Thus, based on the displays of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the fifth notification display device, it is possible to comprehend the entire total number data (five-digit number).

(104) In the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the total number data, the first notification display device 201 A configuration may be adopted in which a display indicating that the display corresponding to the number data is being performed is performed. Specifically, when the display corresponding to the total number data is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification display device 201 displays the character “s”. When the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display other than the display corresponding to the total number data, the first notification display device 201 never displays the character "s". . As a result, by confirming that the character "s" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the manager of the game hall can display the total on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to grasp that the display corresponding to the number data is being performed. In this configuration, when the reset button 68c is pressed while the latest base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification display device 201 displays "s " is displayed, the second notification display device 202 displays the 1000's digit in the total number data, and the third notification display 203 displays the 1000's digit in the total number data. The number in the hundreds place in the total number data is displayed on the display device 204 for 4 notification. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp that the display corresponding to the total number data is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and to grasp the upper three digits of the total number data. can be

(105) In the 93rd to 96th embodiments, the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338 in the 93rd and 96th embodiments, Fig. 350 in the 94th embodiment, Fig. 353 in the 95th embodiment) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) is started, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing is automatically prohibited by executing a program such as the DI instruction. may be configured. In this configuration, at the first step in the first timer interrupt process, the EI instruction is used to switch from the state in which the generation of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted. Make settings for This enables new execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process. Therefore, when the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) elapses during the execution of the first timer interrupt process, the second timer interrupt process can be interrupted and activated. On the other hand, in the second timer interrupt process, the process of switching from the state in which the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is permitted is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first timer interrupt process from being interrupted and started while the second timer interrupt process is being executed. As already described in the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 are capable of storing and holding the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). As the period elapses, the display data gradually approaches the state of all "0". In the configuration, by preventing the activation of the second timer interrupt process from being delayed and by preventing the first timer interrupt process from being activated during the execution of the second timer interrupt process, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 It is possible to prevent the display from flickering. .

(106) In the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments, there are two types of calculation periods as calculation periods for the base value, and the total A configuration in which number information is displayed may be employed. Specifically, as the calculation period of the base value, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA It is neither the first calculation period in which one calculation period ends and the next calculation period starts every time the total number of game balls reaches 24000, nor the opening/closing execution mode based on the result of the big win, nor the high-frequency support mode. Each time the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches 60000, one calculation period ends and the next calculation period starts. There is a second calculation period where the Since the pachinko machine 10 shoots a maximum of 100 game balls per minute, 24000 is the maximum number of shots in 4 hours and 60000 is the maximum number of shots in 10 hours.

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a normal counter area for the first calculation period and a normal counter area for the second calculation period. Similar to the normal counter area 231 in the 93rd embodiment, these normal counter areas include a normal general winning counter, a normal special electric winning counter, a first operation counter for normal, a normal A second actuation counter and a normal out counter are provided. In a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is used, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the normal general winning counters in the two normal counter areas are closed. The value is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the special electric prize winning device 32, the value of the normal special electric prize counter in the two normal counter areas is incremented by 1, and the first operating port 33 When one game ball enters, the value of the normal first operation counter in the two normal counter areas is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the second operation port 34. 1 is added to the value of the normal second operation counter in the two normal counter areas, and when one game ball enters the out port 24a, the normal use in the two normal counter areas is incremented by one.

The first calculation period ends when the total value of the various area values in the normal counter area for the first calculation period reaches 24000 pieces. In this case, the values of various areas in the normal counter area for the first calculation period are cleared to "0", and the next first calculation period is started. The second calculation period ends when the total value of various areas in the normal counter area for the second calculation period reaches 60,000. In this case, the values of various areas in the normal counter area for the second calculation period are cleared to "0", and the next second calculation period is started.

In the calculation result storage area 234 of the work area 223 for non-specific control, the current state area of the first calculation period in which the latest base value in the first calculation period is stored, and the final value in the first calculation period one time before A first history area of the first calculation period in which the base value is stored, a second history area of the first calculation period in which the final base value of the first calculation period two times before is stored, and a A third history area of the first calculation period in which the final base value in the first calculation period is stored, a current situation area of the second calculation period in which the latest base value in the second calculation period is stored, and once A first history area of the second calculation period in which the final base value in the previous second calculation period is stored, and a second calculation period in which the final base value in the second calculation period two times before is stored. A second history area and a third history area of the second calculation period in which the final base value in the second calculation period three times before is stored are provided. In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the current area of the first calculation period → the first history area of the first calculation period is changed every time five seconds, which is the display continuation period of the base value, elapses. -> second history area of first calculation period -> third history area of first calculation period -> current status area of second calculation period -> first history area of second calculation period -> second history area of second calculation period -> second history area It is switched according to a predetermined display order of the third history area of two calculation periods. After the display of the base value stored in the third history area for the second calculation period is performed for the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds), the display target is the current status area for the first calculation period. back to

The work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with a first calculation period total number area and a second calculation period total number area. The total number area in the first calculation period is the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in the current first calculation period, neither in the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor in the high-frequency support mode (i.e., the game This is a counter in which the total number data in the first calculation period, which is numerical information indicating the total number of game balls supplied to the area PA, is stored. The main CPU 63 calculates the total number data for the first calculation period by adding up the values of various counters in the normal counter area for the first calculation period. The total number data for the first calculation period is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535". The total number area for the second calculation period is the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in the current second calculation period, neither in the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor in the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game This is a counter in which the total number data in the second calculation period, which is numerical information indicating the total number of game balls supplied to the area PA, is stored. The main CPU 63 calculates the total number data for the second calculation period by totaling the values of various counters in the normal counter area for the second calculation period. The total number data for the second calculation period is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535".

When the reset button 68c is operated while the most recent base values for the first calculation period are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the main CPU 63 determines that the first calculation period generating display data of the total number information in the first calculation period corresponding to the total number data of the first calculation period stored in the total number area, and performing non-specific control on the display data of the total number information in the first calculation period; is set in the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for. The display data for the total number information in the first calculation period includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display corresponding to the 1000's digit in the total number data in the first calculation period; Display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display the number corresponding to the thousands place in the total number data in the calculation period, and the display data corresponding to the number in the hundreds place in the total number data in the first calculation period Display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display, and display for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to the tens digit in the total number data in the first calculation period including data and

In the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346), the display data of the total number information in the first calculation period stored in the display object setting area 276 is read, and the read total number information in the first calculation period is read. is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 (FIG. 120(a)). The display data of the total number information in the first calculation period stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266 (FIG. 119), and the display data of the total number information in the first calculation period is sent from the display IC 266 to the display data of the total number information in the first calculation period. 5 display circuit 265 (FIG. 119), the total number information in the first calculation period is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53). In displaying the total number information in the first calculation period, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the upper four digits of the total number data in the first calculation period. The game hall manager can grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base value in the first calculation period based on the display.

When the reset button 68c is operated while the most recent base values for the second calculation period are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the main CPU 63 determines whether the second calculation period generating display data of the total number information in the second calculation period corresponding to the total number data of the second calculation period stored in the total number area, and performing non-specific control on the display data of the total number information in the second calculation period; is set in the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for. The display data of the total number information in the second calculation period includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display corresponding to the 1000's digit in the total number data in the second calculation period; Display data for causing the second notification display device 202 to display the number corresponding to the thousands place in the total number data in the calculation period, and the display data corresponding to the number in the hundreds place in the total number data in the second calculation period Display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display, and display for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to the tens digit in the total number data in the second calculation period including data and

In the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 346), the display data of the total number information in the second calculation period stored in the display object setting area 276 is read, and the read total number information in the second calculation period is read. is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 (FIG. 120(a)). The display data of the total number information in the second calculation period stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266 (FIG. 119), and the display data of the total number information in the second calculation period is sent from the display IC 266 to the display IC 266. 5 display circuit 265 (FIG. 119), the total number information in the second calculation period is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (FIG. 53). In displaying the total number information in the second calculation period, the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 display the upper four digits of the total number data in the second calculation period. The game hall manager can grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base value in the second calculation period based on the display.

As already explained with reference to FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 has eight display segments 321 to 324. have. The seven display segments 321 to 324 out of the eight display segments 321 to 324 are all rod-shaped light emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". It is On the other hand, one display segment 321 to 324 is a circular light-emitting area, and is located at the lower right position with respect to the seven display segments 321 to 324 arranged in the shape of the letter "8". is provided. When the total number information in the first calculation period is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is provided at the lower right position in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 All of the circular light-emitting regions in which the light is turned off are turned off. For example, when the upper four digits in the total number data in the first calculation period are "1230", "1230" is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. On the other hand, when the total number information in the second calculation period is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is provided at the lower right position in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. All of the circular light-emitting regions that are illuminated are turned on. For example, when the upper four digits in the total number data in the second calculation period are "1230", "1.2.3.0." be. This makes it easy to distinguish between the total number information for the first calculation period and the total number information for the second calculation period displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

(107) In the 93rd to 96th embodiments, the normal ball entry management process (step SM204 of the check process (Fig. 341)) is executed in the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338), and the residual process is executed. (Fig. 347) is not limited to the configuration in which the total division execution process (Fig. 348) is executed, and the total division execution process (Fig. 348) is executed in the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 338). In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which normal incoming ball management processing (step SM204 of check processing (FIG. 341)) is executed in the remaining processing (FIG. 347). In this configuration, in the residual processing, normal ball entry management processing is executed, so that entry into each ball entry section 24a, 31 to 34 in a situation neither in the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor in the high frequency support mode is performed. The ball history is stored in various counters 231a to 231e of the counter area 231 for normal use. A work area 221 for specific control is provided with a stored flag. The stored flag is a flag that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp that the normal ball entry management process has already been executed after the end of the first timer interrupt process. The stored flag is set to "1" when normal ball entry management processing is executed in the residual processing. Also, the stored flag is cleared to "0" when the first timer interrupt process is executed. In the remaining processing, normal ball entry management processing is executed on the condition that the memorized flag is not set to "1". Therefore, even if the residual processing is executed a plurality of times between the end of the first timer interrupt processing and the start of the next first timer interrupt processing, the opening/closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode according to the jackpot result are executed. The number of times a ball is entered into each of the ball entry sections 24a, 31 to 34 in neither situation is counted redundantly. Note that the remaining process is executed at least once between the end of the first timer interrupt process and the start of the next first timer interrupt process. In this configuration, in the first timer interrupt process, the total division execution process (FIG. 348) is executed to calculate the base value, and the latest base value calculated by the calculation is overwritten in the current area 311. be done.

In this way, the tally division execution process and the normal ball entry management process are distributed to the first timer interrupt process and the residual process. Compared to a configuration in which both processes are set to the first timer interrupt process, the execution period of one process of the first timer interrupt process can be shortened. As a result, the extension of the execution period of the first timer interrupt processing causes the remaining processing to be performed once between the end of the first timer interrupt processing and the start of the next first timer interrupt processing. It is possible to avoid situations where the In addition, compared to the configuration in which both the tally division execution process and the normal ball entry management process are set in the residual process, the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process in step SM801 of the residual process is reduced. It is possible to shorten the period required from the prohibition until the generation of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing is permitted in step SM807. As a result, the period during which the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing are prohibited in the remaining processing is extended, and the second timer interrupt processing is delayed in the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2nd timer interrupt processing). milliseconds) and the first timer interrupt process cannot be executed in the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds).

(108) In the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments, instead of displaying the degree of convergence with respect to the base value (displaying the total number information), display indicating the degree of convergence with respect to the payout rate may be configured to perform. The ball output rate is the ratio of the total number of payout balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in all game states. The full game state includes a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode, a game state that is the opening/closing execution mode, and a game state that is the high-frequency support mode. The work area 223 for non-specific control is provided with a entering ball number counter area 596 (FIG. 322) as in the eighty-ninth embodiment. As already described with reference to FIG. 322 in the eighty-ninth embodiment, the winning ball counter area 596 includes a general winning counter 596a, a special electric winning counter 596b, a first operation counter 596c, a second operation counter 596d, and a An out counter 596e is provided. Various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 count the number of entered-balls in all game states without distinguishing the game states. Various counters 596a to 596e in the ball entry counter area 596 are used to count the number of game balls entering the target ball entry sections 24a, 31 to 34 when the front door frame 14 is closed. used for Specifically, in the above-described all game states, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 596a is incremented by 1, and one game ball enters the special electric winning device 32. 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 596b when the ball is entered, and 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 596c when one game ball is entered into the first operation port 33, and the second When one game ball enters the operation port 34, the value of the second operation counter 596d is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the out port 24a, the value of the out counter 596e increases. 1 is added.

Every time the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in all game states reaches 60000, which is the shift reference number, one calculation period for the ball output rate ends, and the next calculation is performed. period begins. The values of various counters 596a to 596e in the entering ball number counter area 596 are " 0” is cleared. When the values of the various counters 596a to 596e in the number-of-entered-balls counter area 596 are K101 to K105, the payout rates are as follows.
・ Ball output rate: total number of game balls paid out (K101 x “number of prize balls for winning in general winning opening 31” + K102 x “number of winning balls in winning to special electric winning device 32” + K103 x “first operation opening 33 "number of prize balls for winning" + K104 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K101 + K102 + K103 + K104 + K105) ratio.

The work area 223 for non-specific control stores the most recent ball payout rate instead of the current status area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313, and third history area 314 in the 93rd embodiment. A first ball payout history area that stores the final ball payout rate in the previous calculation period, and a final ball payout rate in the two previous calculation periods are stored. and a third ball payout history area in which the final ball payout rate in the calculation period three times before is stored. In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the current ball payout rate area→first ball payout history area→second ball payout rate is changed. The ball payout rate to be notified is switched in a predetermined order of history area→third ball payout rate history area, and switching of the ball payout rate to be notified is repeated in the predetermined order.

In the work area 223 for non-specific control, a total number area for ball payout rate and a total number area for payout ball rate are provided in place of the total number area 631 and total payout number area 632 in the 93rd embodiment. It is The ball payout rate total number area is a counter that stores the ball payout rate total number data, which is numerical information indicating the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states. The main CPU 63 calculates the total number data for the payout rate by totaling the values of the various counters 596a to 596e in the entered ball number counter area 596. FIG. The total number data for ball payout ratio is 2-byte numerical information indicating any one of numerical values from "0" to "65535".

The total payout number area for ball payout rate is a counter that stores total payout number information for ball payout rate, which is numerical information indicating the total number of paid-out game balls in all game states. The main CPU 63 calculates the total payout number information for the payout rate based on the values of the various counters 596a to 596e in the entered ball number counter area 596. FIG. The total payout number area for the payout rate is made up of 3 bytes and can store numerical information whose upper limit is the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the cube of "256". When the values of the general winning counter 596a, the special electric winning counter 596b, the first operation counter 596c and the second operation counter 596d in the winning ball number counter area 596 are set to K101 to K104, opening and closing execution mode and high frequency support mode according to the jackpot result The total payout number of game balls in neither situation is calculated by the following formula.
・Total number of payouts: K101 x "Number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K102 x "Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K103 x "Number of winning balls for winning to first operation opening 33" ”+K104דthe number of prize balls for the winning to the second operation port 34”.

The main CPU 63 grasps the total payout number of game balls in all game states by grasping the total payout number information for the ball payout rate stored in the total payout number area for the ball payout rate. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in all game states is grasped by grasping the total number data for the ball output rate stored in the total number area. Then, the comprehended total payout number for the ball payout rate is divided by the comprehended total number for the ball payout rate to calculate the ball payout rate as a numerical value up to the fourth decimal place. After that, by rounding off the calculated ball payout rate to the fourth decimal place, the ball payout rate is set to the third decimal place. After that, by rounding off the number of the third decimal place in the ball payout ratio up to the third decimal place, the ball payout ratio is set to the number up to the second decimal place. After that, by overwriting the ball payout rate up to the second decimal place in the ball payout rate current area, the latest ball payout rate stored in the ball payout rate current area is updated.

In this configuration, when the reset button 68c (FIG. 53) is pressed while the latest payout rate is being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first Display of total number information for ball payout rate, in which the upper four digits of the total number data for ball payout rate is displayed, is performed on the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . By making it possible to grasp the total number data for the ball payout rate during the current calculation period of the ball payout rate, the degree of convergence of the latest ball payout rate displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be grasped. When the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the total number information for the ball payout rate, the first notification display device 201 displays the ten-thousands digit in the total number data for the ball payout rate. is displayed, the second notification display device 202 displays the number in the thousands place in the total number data for the ball payout rate, and the third notification display device 203 displays the number in the hundredth place in the total number data for the ball payout rate. is displayed, and the fourth notification display device 204 displays the tens digit in the total number data for the payout rate. As a result, it is possible to grasp the upper four digits of the total number data for ball payout rate, and it is possible to grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent ball payout rate.

The manager of the game hall is grasped based on the total number information for the ball payout rate displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (upper four digits of the total number data for the ball payout rate). If the total number data for the ball payout rate is smaller than the final total number data for the ball payout rate (specifically, 60,000 pieces) during the calculation period of the ball payout rate, the latest total number data for the ball payout rate It can be seen that the degree of convergence is low. In addition, when the total number data for the ball payout rate grasped based on the total number information is close to the final total number data for the ball payout rate (specifically, 60000 pieces) in the calculation period of the ball payout rate , it can be understood that the degree of convergence of the most recent payout rate is high. If the most recent ball output rate is outside the theoretical value range of the ball output rate, if the degree of convergence of the most recent ball output rate is low, the final It is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that the ball payout rate falls within the theoretical value range of the ball payout rate. In addition, if the degree of convergence of the most recent ball payout rate is high, it is possible to understand that there is a high possibility that the final ball payout rate during the current calculation period will deviate from the theoretical range of the ball payout rate. can. A game hall that monitors the ball payout rate by displaying the ball payout rate and displaying the total number information for the ball payout rate by common first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on administrators.

(109) In the ninety-third, ninety-fifth, and ninety-sixth embodiments, when a process corresponding to non-specific control (test firing test execution process, management execution process, and total division execution process) is executed by the CALLI instruction, pop A configuration in which a subroutine program for executing an instruction, a DI instruction and a call instruction (CALL instruction) is read may be used. In the program of the subroutine, first, the instruction "PUSH PSW" is executed, and processing for saving the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control is performed by the push instruction. By saving the information of the flag register before the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the change after the call of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control or the start of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before the control to the stack area 222 for specific control. After that, a DI instruction is executed to inhibit the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 346). As a result, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346), which are the processes corresponding to the specific control, will not be interrupted and started during the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. It becomes possible to do so. Thereafter, processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction). In this way, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed by the CALLI instruction, the main side CPU 63 can be configured to read out the program of the subroutine that executes the POP instruction, DI instruction and call instruction (CALL instruction). The information of the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control in the state in which the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. can be started. As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) and the remaining process (FIG. 347), the CALLI instruction is configured to execute processes corresponding to a total of three non-specific controls. .

For this reason, a program for executing a pop instruction, a DI instruction and a call instruction (CALL instruction) is stored in the main ROM 64 as a subroutine program that is read when processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by the CALLI instruction. Therefore, even if the program is read and executed when the processing corresponding to the above three non-specific controls is executed by the CALLI instruction, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the residual processing (Fig. 347 ) can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing programs for executing the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the residual processing (FIG. 347).

(110) In the 93rd embodiment, instead of executing the management execution process (FIG. 340) at step SL821 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338), the management execution process is executed as the residual process (FIG. 347). As a result, the execution period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 338) can be shortened by configuring the management execution process to be executed in the residual process (FIG. 347). Specifically, in step SM806 of the residual process (FIG. 347), the CALLI instruction executes management execution processing and aggregate division execution processing. When the CALLI instruction executes management execution processing and total division execution processing, first, information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control (management execution processing and aggregation division execution processing) is started, it is possible to call the processing corresponding to the non-specific control and the non-specific It is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before the change after the start of the process corresponding to the control in the stack area 222 for specific control.

When management execution processing and total division execution processing are executed by the CALLI instruction, after the information in the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer Interrupt processing (FIG. 346) is disabled. For this reason, during the execution of management execution processing and aggregate division execution processing, which are processing corresponding to non-specific control, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338), which are processing corresponding to specific control 346) is never interrupted and activated.

When management execution processing and total division execution processing are executed by the CALLI instruction, the information in the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing are executed. After the interruption of (FIG. 346) is disabled, the program corresponding to the management execution process is started. Also, after the management execution process ends, a program corresponding to the total division execution process is started.

In this way, by adopting a configuration in which management execution processing and total division execution processing are executed by the CALLI instruction, information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 can be transferred to the stack area 222 for specific control by one instruction ("CALLI"). , and prohibiting the interrupts of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) so that the program corresponding to the management execution processing can be written. , a program corresponding to the aggregate division execution process can be started. For this reason, the instruction to save the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the stack area 222 for specific control and the interruption of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 338) and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 346) are prohibited. management execution processing and aggregation division execution processing compared to the case where an instruction for performing management execution processing, an instruction for starting a program for management execution processing, and an instruction for starting a program for aggregation division execution processing are separately provided. can reduce the number of instructions set in the program corresponding to residual processing (Fig. 347) to perform This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing programs corresponding to the residual processing (FIG. 347).

In the management execution processing in this configuration, the processing of steps SM101 to SM108 of the management execution processing (FIG. 340) in the 93rd embodiment is executed, while the processing of steps SM109 to SM116 is not executed, and totaling is performed. A program corresponding to the division execution process is started. In addition, in the total division execution processing in this configuration, the processing in steps SM908 to SM916 is executed without executing the processing in steps SM901 to SM907 of the total division execution processing (FIG. 348) in the 93rd embodiment. be done. Due to the configuration in which the management execution processing and total division execution processing, which are processing corresponding to non-specific control, are continuously executed, in the management execution processing, the WA register, BC register, DE register, and HL register of the main CPU 63 , IX register and IY register to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started (steps SM109 to SM115) and to execute the RETI instruction (step SM116) can be omitted. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing programs corresponding to the management execution process. In addition, in the total division execution process, the process of setting Y(u+2), which is information on the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, to the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control ( Step SM901) and a process for saving each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 to the corresponding buffer in the non-specific control work area 223 (step SM902 to step SM907) can be omitted. As a result, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the main ROM 64 for storing the program corresponding to the total division execution process.

(111) In the ninety-fourth and ninety-fifth embodiments, an error detection process for detecting an abnormality in the most recent base value is executed as a process corresponding to non-specific control, and the error detection process is performed in the first The configuration may be such that the test firing test execution process and the management execution process in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 350 in the 94th embodiment, FIG. 353 in the 94th embodiment) are performed continuously. As already explained in the ninety-fourth and ninety-fifth embodiments, the test firing test execution process and the management execution process are processes corresponding to non-specific control. In the ninety-fourth embodiment, after executing the test firing test execution process by the call instruction (CALL instruction) in step SN221 of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 350), the error detection process is executed by the call instruction (CALL instruction). do. After that, management execution processing is executed by a call instruction (CALL instruction). By configuring the trial firing test execution processing, error detection processing, and management execution processing corresponding to non-specific control to be performed continuously, in the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 350), from processing corresponding to specific control to non-specific control Increase the processing contents of the process corresponding to the non-specific control while avoiding an increase in the number of times of switching to the process corresponding to the non-specific control and returning from the process corresponding to the non-specific control to the process corresponding to the specific control can be made Further, in the above 95th embodiment, at step SN519 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353), the CALLI instruction is used to perform the 3 steps corresponding to the non-specific control in the order of trial firing test execution processing→error detection processing→management execution processing. Execute one process in succession. As a result, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 353), the number of switching from the process corresponding to the specific control to the process corresponding to the non-specific control and the number of times of return from the process corresponding to the non-specific control to the process corresponding to the specific control It is possible to increase the processing contents of the processing corresponding to the non-specific control while avoiding an increase in .

In the error detection process, first, an error detection table stored in advance as non-specific control data is read from the main ROM 64 . Numerical information of the upper limit of the theoretical value range of the base value and numerical information of the lower limit of the theoretical value range of the base value are set in the error detection table. After that, it is determined whether or not the most recent base value stored in the current status area 311 is within the theoretical value range of the base value. Then, when it is determined that the latest base value does not fall within the theoretical value range of the base value, the base value error flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1" and the latest When it is determined that the base value is within the theoretical value range of the base value, the base value error flag is cleared to "0". The base value error flag is a flag that enables the main side CPU 63 to grasp whether or not the most recent base value stored in the current state area 311 is within the theoretical value range of the base value.

In this configuration, the external information setting process (step SN218 in the 94th embodiment, step SN218 in the 95th embodiment, step SN518), it is determined whether or not the base value error flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 30 minutes), and the base value error flag is set to "1". ” is set, the base value error is notified. In the base value error notification, a base value error signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. When the manager of the game hall confirms the base value error signal with an external device such as a hall computer, the latest base value stored in the current area 311 on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 By pressing the reset button 68c in the displayed situation, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can display the upper four digits of the total number data, and the most recent base value It is possible to grasp the degree of convergence for

(112) In the 96th embodiment, the display unit where the total number display is performed in the situation where the setting value is updated and the setting value is confirmed is the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure It is not limited to the display section 642a, and the total number display may be performed in the first special figure display section and the second special figure display section. Specifically, in the 65th to 71st embodiments, instead of the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426 (FIG. 209 (b)), eight LEDs are arranged in a row A first special figure display unit and a second special figure display unit are provided. These first special figure display unit and second special figure display unit, like the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a in the 96th embodiment, is an area in which the game ball does not pass in the game area PA Located in the lower right corner. The eight LEDs in the second special figure display section are provided below the eight LEDs in the first special figure display section.

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with the normal counter area 231 and the total number area 631 (FIG. 336(a)) in the 93rd embodiment. As already explained in the 93rd embodiment, the total number area 631 displays the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in the current calculation period, neither in the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor in the high-frequency support mode. (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is stored. The main CPU 63 adds up the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 to calculate the total number data in the current calculation period. The total number data is 2-byte numerical information indicating any numerical value from "0" to "65535".

Eight LEDs in the first special figure display section corresponds to one-to-one with the lower 8 bits (0th bit to 7th bit) of the total number data. Specifically, the n-th (n is any integer from 1 to 8) LED from the right in the first special figure display portion corresponds to the (n-1)th bit in the total number data. In addition, the eight LEDs in the second special figure display section corresponds to one-to-one with the upper 8 bits (8th bit to 15th bit) of the total number data. Specifically, the m-th (m is any integer from 1 to 8) LED from the right in the second special figure display portion corresponds to the (m+7)-th bit in the total number data. In the total number display, when the value of the bit corresponding to the LED is "1", the LED is turned on, and when the value of the bit corresponding to the LED is "0", the LED is turned off. Light emission control of each LED in the first special figure display section and the second special figure display section is performed so as to be.

As in the 65th embodiment, the clear target area 371 (FIG. 223) in the work area 221 for specific control stores display data for causing the first special figure display unit to perform a predetermined display. There are provided a first display data buffer 271 (Fig. 223) and a sixth display data buffer 471 (Fig. 223) in which display data for causing the second special figure display section to perform a predetermined display is stored. When the setting value is being updated or the setting value is being confirmed, the main CPU 63 displays the lower 8 bits of the total number data stored in the total number area 631 as display data. is set in the first display data buffer 271 (FIG. 223), and the upper 8 bits of the total number data are set in the sixth display data buffer 471 (FIG. 223) as display data. Thereby, the display control of the eight LEDs in the first special figure display unit is performed in a manner corresponding to the lower 8 bits of the total number data, and the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the higher 8 bits of the total number data Display control of eight LEDs in the display unit is performed.

As a result, in a situation in which the setting value is being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value. It is possible to perform a total number display showing the total number data using the first special figure display part and the second special figure display part which are different display parts from ~ 204. Therefore, even when the setting value is being updated, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the information of the total number data and grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base value. be able to. In addition, in a situation where the setting value is being confirmed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 to display a display indicating that the setting value is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value. 204 can perform the total number display which shows total number data using the 1st special-figure display part and 2nd special-figure display part which are display parts different. Therefore, even when the setting value is being checked, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the information of the total number data and grasp the degree of convergence of the most recent base value. be able to.

(113) In the 96th embodiment, in the situation where the setting value is updated and the setting value is confirmed, the eight LEDs of the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit While the total number display indicating the total number data is performed using the eight LEDs 642a, the total number information (upper four digits of the total number data) is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. may not be displayed. As a result, while eliminating the need for the configuration for displaying the total number information on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total number display performed by the special figure display unit 641a and the normal figure display unit 642a It is possible to comprehend the total number data based on, and it is possible to comprehend the degree of convergence with respect to the latest base value.

Further, in the configuration of (113) above, when the latest base value stored in the current area 311 is being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the reset button 68c is pressed. Based on the fact that the operation is performed, it may be configured to display the total number in the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a over a predetermined period (specifically 5 seconds). As a result, the latest base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the situation where the total number display is performed in the special figure display unit 641a and the general figure display unit 642a can be produced. This makes it possible to simultaneously grasp the most recent base value and the degree of convergence with respect to the most recent base value.

(114) In each of the above embodiments, the display device that displays base value information requires operating power to rewrite display content, such as electronic paper. A display device that does not need to be supplied may be used. As a result, even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, the information of the base value can be grasped by visually recognizing the display device.

(115) Instead of the configuration in which the display control device 82 is controlled by the sound emission control device 81 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60, the display control device 82 is controlled based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60. The device 82 may be configured to control the sound emission control device 81 . Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are provided separately, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of these two control devices may be changed. may be integrated into the main controller 60 , or both functions of both controllers may be integrated into the main controller 60 . Also, the configuration of the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the sound emission control device 81 and the configuration of the command transmitted from the sound emission control device 81 to the display control device 82 are arbitrary.

(116) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a right is generated and a jackpot is obtained when a coin is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrangement ball machine, a mahball, or the like.

In addition, a non-ball game machine, for example, equipped with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are attached in the circumferential direction, the rotation of the reel is started by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. or after the reels are stopped by the lapse of a predetermined time, if a specific pattern or a combination of specific patterns is formed on the effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window, a privilege such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the game machine main body which is openably and closably supported by the outer frame is provided with a storage portion and a take-in device, and after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage portion are taken in by the take-in device, the start lever is operated. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine, in which the reels start rotating.

When the present invention is applied to a slot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined, for example, when one game is started based on the operation of the start lever, the result of the lottery process executed for the winning combination is stored as history information. , and the history information may be used to calculate the actual winning probability of each combination. The information may be used to calculate the actual probability of transition to the special game state, or the ratio of the number of staying games in the special game state to the total number of games played may be calculated. The history information and various parameters may be read by an external device, or the game machine itself may provide notification corresponding to the calculation results of the various parameters. In addition, it may be configured such that there are a plurality of setting states such as "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", and the probability of winning in the winning lottery process may be changed according to the setting state. In this case, the configuration in each of the above embodiments may be applied with respect to the handling of history information, the calculation of various parameters, and the handling of repetitive changes when a setting state setting is newly set or a setting value is changed. .

(117) The characteristic configurations of the first to ninety-sixth embodiments may be applied to each other in arbitrary combinations. For example, the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the sixth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the tenth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the thirtieth embodiment. Configuration, characteristic configuration of the 45th embodiment, characteristic configuration of the 55th embodiment, characteristic configuration of the 64th embodiment, and characteristic configuration of the 75th embodiment A configuration may be combined with the characteristic configuration of the second embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the fourth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the eighth embodiment, and the The characteristic configuration of the eleventh embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-third embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the forty-third embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the fifty-eighth embodiment. , the characteristic configuration of the 65th embodiment and the characteristic configuration of the 74th embodiment may be combined, and the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment and the 15th embodiment may be combined. The characteristic configuration of the embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the twenty-first embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the twenty-ninth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-fourth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the thirty-fourth embodiment. The characteristic configuration of the 49th embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the 60th embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the 69th embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the 72nd embodiment, may be combined, the characteristic configuration of the second embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the sixteenth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the twenty-second embodiment, and the thirty-fifth embodiment configuration, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-ninth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the fifty-third embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the sixty-second embodiment, and the seventy-first embodiment. The characteristic configuration of the above embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the above 73rd embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the above 76th embodiment may be combined. In addition, any combination of the configurations of the different modes may be applied to the configuration in which the characteristic configurations of the first to 96th embodiments are applied in a predetermined combination.

<Invention groups extracted from the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the group of inventions extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described, showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following description, for ease of understanding, configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic group A>
Feature A1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Information erasing means (third In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1809 in the management-side CPU 112; in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S2109 in the management-side CPU 112; a function of executing the processing of S2308 (a function of executing the processing of step S2608 in the management-side CPU 112 in the eighth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature A1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to In addition, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, at least part of the history information stored in the history storage means is deleted under at least one condition that the setting value to be used is newly set. As a result, it is possible to adjust the contents of the history storage means so as to appropriately manage the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in the situation after the setting value to be used is newly set. .

Feature A2. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412),
The gaming machine according to feature A1, characterized in that a probability of the award corresponding result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature A2, it is possible to change the probability of the award corresponding result according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine. In this case, by providing the configuration of the feature A1, the history storage means can preferably manage the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in the situation after the probability of the grant correspondence result is changed. Content can be adjusted.

Feature A3. The information erasing means erases all the history information stored in the history storing means under at least one condition that the setting value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2.

According to feature A3, when the setting value to be used is newly set, all the history information stored in the history storage means is deleted, so that the setting value to be used is set. It is possible to specify the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event based on the timing at which the is newly performed.

Feature A4. The information erasing means erases part of the history information stored in the history storage means under at least one condition that the setting value to be used has been set by the setting means, The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, wherein part of the history information stored in the history storage means is left.

According to the feature A4, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the history information unnecessary for managing the occurrence frequency of the subsequent predetermined event is deleted, and the history information is deleted for managing the occurrence frequency of the subsequent predetermined event. It becomes possible to leave necessary history information. As a result, it is possible to appropriately manage the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event after the setting value to be used is newly set.

Feature A5. The history information stored in the history storage means includes first history information (a history indicating that the opening/closing execution mode has occurred) in which the probability of occurrence of the predetermined event corresponding to the history information varies according to the set value. information) and second history information (history information indicating that the game ball has been discharged from the game area PA) that does not vary according to the set value,
The information erasing means erases the first history information stored in the history storing means under at least one condition that the setting value to be used has been set by the setting means, and The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the second history information stored in history storage means is left.

According to feature A5, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the first history information corresponding to the predetermined event whose occurrence probability varies according to the setting value is deleted, and the occurrence probability changes to the setting value. The second history information corresponding to the predetermined event that does not change depending on the time is not erased. As a result, when the first history information before the setting of the setting value to be used is newly set is inherited after the setting of the setting value is newly performed, a predetermined event corresponding to the first history information occurs. The first history information that is not preferable for specifying the frequency can be deleted when the setting value is newly set. On the other hand, since the second history information is not deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set, it is referred to when specifying the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event corresponding to the second history information. Since it is possible to secure a large number of second history information, it is possible to accurately identify the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event corresponding to the second history information.

Feature A6. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412),
A configuration in which the probability of the grant correspondence result in the grant determination varies according to the set value,
The first history information includes information corresponding to the provision of the privilege,
The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the second history information includes information corresponding to ejection of game balls from the gaming area in a predetermined manner.

According to feature A6, since the probability of granting a privilege varies according to the setting value, the first history information is deleted when the setting value to be used is newly set. , it is possible to specify the privilege grant frequency under the circumstances of the newly set set values. On the other hand, since the frequency with which game balls are ejected from the game area does not change according to the setting value, the second history information is not deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set. It is possible to accurately specify the frequency with which game balls are discharged from the game area in a predetermined manner.

Feature A7. The information erasing means, when the set value to be used is set by the setting means, and when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, at least the history information is deleted. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, characterized in that part of the game is erased.

According to the characteristic A7, when the predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is not stored in the history storage means, the history information is not deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set. This makes it possible to prevent repeated erasure of the history information in the history storage means even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which no game is played.

Feature A8. Using the history information stored in the history storage means as at least one condition that the setting value to be used by the setting means has been set, the result of the game in a predetermined period can be handled. information derivation means for deriving mode information to The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, characterized in that

According to the feature A8, at least a part of the history information stored in the history storage means is provided with the configuration of the feature A1, and under at least one condition that the setting value to be used is newly set. In the deleted configuration, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the history information stored in the history storage means is used to correspond to the result of the game in a predetermined period. Information is derived. As a result, even if at least part of the history information is erased when the setting value is changed, the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the situation before the setting value is changed can be grasped. It becomes possible to

Feature A9. The gaming machine according to feature A8, further comprising mode information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to feature A9, when a new set value to be used is set, the history information stored in the history storage means is used to generate mode information corresponding to the result of a game played during a predetermined period. is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. Thereby, even if the setting value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature A10. The gaming machine according to feature A9, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to feature A10, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management results of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing at which the setting value is newly set. It becomes possible to Further, even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which a game is not played, the mode information derived using the history information of a situation in which a game is actually played is retained by the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in

Feature A11. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a predetermined number of the mode information,
This game machine has means for executing special processing when the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means occurs the number of times exceeding the predetermined number under predetermined conditions (in the third embodiment, the management side CPU 112 A gaming machine according to feature A9 or A10, characterized in that it has a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process (in the fourth embodiment, a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature A11, the set value is set in a situation in which a game is not played in order to prevent the mode information derived using the history information of the situation in which the game is actually being played from remaining in the mode information storage means. is repeated, special handling is performed on it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature A12. The gaming machine according to any one of features A8 to A11, wherein the information derivation means derives the mode information when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means. .

According to feature A12, mode information is derived when a predetermined amount or more of predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, so that it is possible to prevent the mode information from being wastefully derived. .

Feature A13. The information erasing means erases the history information from when the set value to be used is set by the setting means until a predetermined amount or more of the history information is stored in the history storage means. before the setting value is set when the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means in a specific amount or more after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means without The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, wherein the history information stored in the history storage means is erased.

According to feature A13, until a specific amount of predetermined history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a setting value to be used is newly set, it is stored before the setting is performed. history information that has been stored will not be deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set.

Feature A14. The history storage means includes first history storage means (first history memory 191) and second history storage means (second history memory 192),
The history storage executing means is
When the predetermined event occurs during a predetermined period from when the set value to be used is set by the setting means until the cancellation condition is satisfied, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the first history storage means and means for storing in both of the second history storage means (function for executing the process of step S2604 in the management side CPU 112);
Means for storing the history information corresponding to the event in the one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means which is set as a storage target when the predetermined event occurs during a period other than the predetermined period. (a function of executing the processing of step S2603 in the management side CPU 112);
with
The information erasing means erases the history information stored in the one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that has been set as the storage target until then, when the cancellation condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, characterized in that

According to feature A14, until a specific amount of history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a setting value to be used is newly set, it is not stored before the setting is performed. history information is not deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set. In addition, it is possible to produce the effect by simply changing the history storage means to store the history information between the first history storage means and the second history storage means.

Feature A15. Using the history information stored in one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is set as the storage object, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived. The gaming machine according to feature A14, characterized by comprising information deriving means (a function of executing the processing of step S2703 in the management side CPU 112).

According to feature A15, even in a situation where history information is stored in both the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit by setting a new set value, the mode of using the history information. It is possible to appropriately derive information.

For the configuration of features A1 to A15, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group B>
Feature B1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
with
The predetermined history information stored in the history storage means before the set value to be used is set by the setting means is used to set the set value to be used by the setting means. The game machine is characterized in that it is stored and held in the history storage means even after it has been played.

According to the feature B1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, even if the setting value to be used is newly set, the history information stored in the history storage means is stored and held without being erased. As a result, even when the set value to be used is set, the history information up to that point can be continuously stored in the history storage means, and the history information can be accumulated in the history storage means over a long period of time. It is possible to specify the management result of the game history by using the history information obtained.

Feature B2. The history storage execution means stores the history information corresponding to the setting value to be used by the setting means in the history storage means (first memory execution means). In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1307 in the management-side CPU 112, and in the seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S2408 in the management-side CPU 112). machine.

According to the feature B2, in the configuration in which the history information is stored and held without being deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set, the setting value to be used is newly set. History information corresponding to that is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible to distinguish between the history information before the new setting of the setting value to be used and the history information after the setting.

Feature B3. When the setting value to be used is set by the setting unit, the memory execution unit at the time of setting stores information corresponding to the set value as the history information in the history storage unit. The gaming machine according to feature B2, characterized by:

According to feature B3, it is possible to specify the content of the setting value that was set in the past by referring to the history information.

Feature B4. The history storage means comprises a plurality of correspondence history storage means (history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6) corresponding to the plurality of types of set values that can be set by the setting means. The game machine according to any one of the characterizing features B1 to B3.

According to the feature B4, since the correspondence history storage means is provided corresponding to each setting value, it is possible to store the history information separately for each setting value.

Feature B5. When the setting value to be used is set by the setting means, the means (management side A gaming machine according to feature B4, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step S2406 in the CPU 112.

According to the feature B5, when a setting value to be used is newly set, the correspondence history storage means corresponding to the setting value is stored as the subsequent history information storage target. It becomes possible to store the history information separately.

Feature B6. Information derivation means for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the correspondence history storage means (display output processing in management side CPU 112) A gaming machine according to feature B5, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature B6, in a configuration in which history information is stored separately for each set value, it is possible to derive the mode information corresponding to the currently set set value.

Feature B7. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein a probability of the award correspondence result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature B7, it is possible to change the probability of the award corresponding result according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features B1 to B7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group C>
Feature C1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Post-setting handling means that does not erase the history information until at least a specific amount of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means. (a function of executing the processing of steps S2506 and steps S2605 to S2609 in the management side CPU 112);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature C1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, until a specific amount of predetermined history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if the setting value to be used is newly set, it is not stored before the setting is performed. history information is not deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set.

Feature C2. The post-setting handling means sets the set value when the history information stored in the history storage means is equal to or greater than the specific amount after the set value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the history information stored in the history storage means is erased before the is performed.

According to feature C2, when a specific amount of history information is stored in the history storage means, which makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period after the setting value is newly set. , the history information stored in the history storage means is erased before the setting value is newly set. This makes it possible to prevent useless history information from being continuously stored in the history storage means.

Feature C3. The history storage means includes first history storage means (first history memory 191) and second history storage means (second history memory 192),
The history storage executing means is
When the predetermined event occurs, means for storing the history information corresponding to the event (step S2603 in the management side CPU 112 function to execute the processing of
After the set value to be used is set by the setting means, the predetermined history information is stored in the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means which is not set as the storage object. Means (management side CPU 112) for storing the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means until the specific amount or more is stored. a function to execute the processing of step S2604 in
with
The post-setting handling means includes:
After the set value to be used is set by the setting unit, the predetermined history information is stored in the side of the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit that is not set as the storage object. means for changing the storage target between the first history storage means and the second history storage means when the specified amount or more is stored (function for executing the process of step S2607 in the management-side CPU 112);
After the set value to be used is set by the setting unit, the predetermined history information is stored in the side of the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit that is not set as the storage object. Means for erasing the history information of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that has been set as the storage target until then (step S2608 in the management side CPU 112) function to execute the processing of
The gaming machine according to feature C1 or C2, characterized by comprising:

According to feature C3, until a specific amount of history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a setting value to be used is newly set, it is not stored before the setting is performed. history information is not deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set. In addition, it is possible to produce the effect by simply changing the history storage means to store the history information between the first history storage means and the second history storage means.

Feature C4. Using the history information stored in one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is set as the storage object, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived. The gaming machine according to feature C3, further comprising information deriving means (a function of executing the processing of step S2703 in the management side CPU 112).

According to the feature C4, even if the history information is stored in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means by setting a new setting value, the history information is used. It is possible to appropriately derive information.

Feature C5. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, wherein a probability of the award correspondence result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature C5, it is possible to vary the probability of the award correspondence result in accordance with the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features C1 to C5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group D>
Feature D1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Special execution means for executing special processing under at least one condition that the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means is executed in a special situation (monitoring of repeated changes in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment a function to execute processing, a function to execute repeated change monitoring processing in the main side CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment, a function to make a negative determination in step S2106 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature D1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, the special processing is executed under at least one condition that the new setting of the setting value to be used is executed in a special situation. This makes it possible to cope with the case where the setting values are newly set under unfavorable circumstances.

Feature D2. Characteristic D1, characterized in that the special execution means executes the special process under at least one condition that the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means has been executed more than a specific number of times in the special situation. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature D2, even if a new setting of a setting value to be used is executed in a special situation, if the number of times of execution is less than the specified number of times, special processing is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special processing from being executed even when the authorized worker performs the new setting of the set value less than a specific number of times in a special situation.

Feature D3. The special execution means may set, as the special situation, a situation in which the game has not been played since the set value to be used was set by the setting means, or the set value to be used is set by the setting means. executing the special process under at least one condition that the set value to be used has been set by the setting means in a situation where a game of a predetermined standard or more has not been played since the execution of The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature D1 or D2.

According to feature D3, special processing is executed when a new set value to be used is set in a situation where a game is not being played or a game is not substantially being played. If the act is done, it will be possible to deal with it.

Feature D4. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the special execution means executes notification processing as the special processing.

According to feature D4, the notification process is executed under at least one condition that a new setting of the setting value to be used is executed in a special situation. This makes it possible to prompt the user to deal with the new setting of the setting value under unfavorable circumstances.

Feature D5. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in the management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Using the history information stored in the history storage means as at least one condition that the setting value to be used by the setting means has been set, the result of the game in a predetermined period can be handled. information deriving means for deriving mode information (a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature D5, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is obtained by using the history information stored in the history storage means. derived. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the situation before the setting value is changed.

Feature D6. The special execution means derives the mode information by the information derivation means as the special processing, under at least one condition that the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means is executed in the special situation. The gaming machine according to feature D5, characterized in that it does not allow the game to be played.

According to the feature D6, even if the setting value to be used is newly set, if the setting is made in an unfavorable situation, the mode information is not derived. This makes it possible to prevent the mode information from being wastefully derived.

Feature D7. The gaming machine according to feature D5 or D6, further comprising mode information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature D7, when a new set value to be used is set, the history information stored in the history storage means is used to generate mode information corresponding to the result of the game during a predetermined period. is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. Thereby, even if the setting value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature D8. The gaming machine according to feature D7, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the characteristic D8, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing at which the setting value is newly set. It becomes possible to Further, even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which a game is not played, the mode information derived using the history information of a situation in which a game is actually played is retained by the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in

Feature D9. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a predetermined number of the mode information,
Characteristic D7, characterized in that the special execution means executes the special processing when the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means occurs more than the predetermined number in the special situation. Or the gaming machine described in D8.

According to the feature D9, the set value is set under a situation in which a game is not played in order to prevent the mode information derived using the history information of the situation in which the game is actually being played from remaining in the mode information storage means. is repeated, special handling is performed on it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature D10. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D9, wherein a probability of the award correspondence result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature D10, it is possible to change the probability of the result corresponding to the award according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features D1 to D10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group E>
Features E1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in the management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Using the history information stored in the history storage means as at least one condition that the setting value to be used by the setting means has been set, the result of the game in a predetermined period can be handled. information deriving means for deriving mode information (a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature E1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is obtained by using the history information stored in the history storage means. derived. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the situation before the setting value is changed.

Feature E2. The gaming machine according to feature E1, further comprising mode information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature E2, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the history information stored in the history storage means is used to generate the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period. is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. Thereby, even if the setting value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature E3. The gaming machine according to feature E2, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the feature E3, since a plurality of pieces of mode information can be stored in the mode information storage means, the management results of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing at which the setting values are newly set. It becomes possible to Further, even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which a game is not played, the mode information derived using the history information of a situation in which a game is actually played is retained by the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in

Feature E4. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a predetermined number of the mode information,
This game machine has means for executing special processing when the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means occurs the number of times exceeding the predetermined number under predetermined conditions (in the third embodiment, the management side CPU 112 The gaming machine according to feature E2 or E3, characterized by comprising a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process (a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process in the main CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment).

According to the feature E4, the set value is set under a situation in which a game is not played in order to prevent the mode information derived using the history information of the situation in which the game is actually being played from remaining in the mode information storage means. is repeated, special handling is performed on it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature E5. The gaming machine according to any one of characteristics E1 to E4, wherein the information derivation means derives the mode information when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means. .

According to feature E5, mode information is derived when a predetermined amount or more of predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, so it is possible to prevent the mode information from being wastefully derived. Become.

Feature E6. A ball entry means (first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, wherein a probability of the award correspondence result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the characteristic E6, it is possible to change the probability of the result corresponding to the award according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features E1 to E6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature group A, the feature group B, the feature group C, the feature group D, and the feature group E, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Feature group F>
Feature F1. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
with
The provision determination means has a high probability mode and a low probability mode as modes of the provision determination so that the probability of the provision correspondence result is relatively high and low,
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the award corresponding result varies at least in the low-probability mode according to the set value.

According to the feature F1, it is possible to vary the probability of a given corresponding result at least in the low-probability mode according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine. As a result, even in a single gaming machine, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of the award corresponding result is advantageous or disadvantageous in the low-probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F2. The gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein in the high probability mode, the probability of obtaining the award correspondence result does not vary according to the set value.

According to the feature F2, while the probability of the grant correspondence result in the low probability mode is changed according to the set value, the probability of the grant correspondence result in the high probability mode is not changed according to the set value. By doing so, it becomes possible to limit the influence of the setting value to the situation in the low-probability mode.

Feature F3. There are multiple types of benefits,
The gaming machine according to feature F1 or F2, wherein the mode of selection of the privilege does not change according to the set value.

According to the feature F3, the probability of obtaining a grant response result in the low-probability mode is varied according to the set value, while the selection mode of the privilege is not varied according to the set value, so that the influence of the set value can be restricted to situations in the low-probability mode.

For the configuration of features F1 to F3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group F, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest in games, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group G>
Feature G1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
Information display means (first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, eleventh to third In the fourteenth embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) that controls the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
Second information display control means (in the first to tenth embodiments, step S202 and step S208 in the main side CPU 63 In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S3101, S3103, and S3109 in the main CPU 63. In the twelfth embodiment, steps S3201, S3202, and S3204 in the main CPU 63. and a function of executing the process of step S3210, a function of executing an abnormality display process in the main CPU 63 in the thirteenth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature G1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to other information is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

Feature G2. Characteristic feature G1 according to feature G1, characterized in that a period in which the display corresponding to the mode information is performed on the information display means and a period in which the display corresponding to the different information is performed on the information display means are distinguished. game machine.

According to feature G2, by grasping the status of display on the information display means, it is possible to determine which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed on the information display means. can be specified.

Feature G3. The second information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that the display corresponding to the different information is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G1 or G2, characterized in that

According to feature G3, by grasping the display mode of the information display means, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed in the information display means. It becomes possible.

Feature G4. As the information display means, individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to fourteenth In the embodiment, the game machine according to any one of features G1 to G3, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204).

According to the feature G4, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means to display corresponding to the mode information. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of individual information display means, it is possible to make the display mode significantly different between the case where the display corresponding to the mode information is performed and the case where the display corresponding to the other information is performed. .

Feature G5. The second information display control means, when displaying corresponding to the different information, controls a predetermined individual information displaying means that does not enter a non-display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information among the plurality of individual information displaying means. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, second notification Characteristic G4 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are in a non-display state. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature G5, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature G6. The second information display control means, when performing display corresponding to the different information, selects a specific individual information display means (second 3rd notification display device 69c in 1st to 10th embodiments, 4th notification display device 204 in 11th and 12th embodiments, 3rd notification display device 203 and 4th notification in 13th embodiment display device 204) to be in the display state,
The display content of the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the different information is performed can be displayed on the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G5.

According to the feature G6, the display contents that can be displayed when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed in the specific individual information display means can also be displayed when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. It becomes possible not to restrict the display contents when the display corresponding to the information is performed. In addition, even if the specific individual information display means has a configuration that can display the same display content, it will not be in a non-display state if it has the configuration of feature G5 and displays corresponding to the mode information. Since predetermined individual information display means is in a non-display state when display corresponding to different information is performed, it is possible to specify which display is being performed in a plurality of individual information display means.

Feature G7. The gaming machine according to feature G5 or G6, wherein the first information display control means brings each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when performing display corresponding to the mode information.

According to feature G7, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state. It is possible to make a clear distinction from the case where display is performed.

Feature G8. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information on the information display means, and even when changing the display of the mode information, the predetermined individual information display means is kept in a non-display state. The game machine according to any one of features G5 to G7, characterized in that it is not maintained at

According to the feature G8, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the different information is being performed in the plurality of individual information display means regardless of the timing of confirming the plurality of individual information display means. becomes possible.

Feature G9. The second information display control means controls one specific individual information display means among the plurality of individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the third notification display device 69c, the eleventh In the embodiment, any of the features G5 to G8 characterized in that the display corresponding to the separate information is performed on the fourth notification display device 204), and the remaining individual information display means are put into a non-display state. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to feature G9, when the display corresponding to the separate information is performed, only one individual information display means is in the display state, so it is easy to grasp whether the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed. Become.

Feature G10. The plurality of individual information display means are arranged in a predetermined direction,
The gaming machine according to feature G9, wherein the specific individual information display means is present at an end in the predetermined direction among the plurality of individual information display means arranged in the predetermined direction.

According to feature G10, since one individual information display means for displaying information corresponding to different information is present at an end in a predetermined direction, it is possible to grasp whether or not displaying corresponding to different information is being performed. becomes easier.

Feature G11. The first information display control means is a part of the plurality of individual information display means, the individual information display means for type display (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first notification display device 69a, the eleventh In the 14th embodiment, a display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202), and a plurality of the individual information display means Individual information display means for result display, which is a part of the results display device (second notification display device 69b and third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the second notification display device 69c in the eleventh to fourteenth embodiments 3 display device 203 for notification and display device 204 for notification 4) so that display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed,
The game machine according to any one of features G5 to G10, wherein the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to the individual information display means for the type display target.

According to the feature G11, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the individual information display means for the type display, and the individual information for the result display is displayed. The display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed by the means. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information to be displayed. In this case, when the display corresponding to the different information is performed, the individual information display means for the type display target is in the non-display state, so that the non-display state of the type display corresponds to the different information. If other information is displayed, it becomes easier to understand.

Feature G12. The information display means has a plurality of unit light emitting portions (display segments 201a to 201g, 202a to 202g), and performs a predetermined display by combining unit light emitting portions that are in a light emitting state among the plurality of unit light emitting portions. is a configuration that allows
The second information display control means responds to the different information by setting a unit light emitting portion that can be in a light emitting state when a display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of unit light emitting portions to a light emitting state. The combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in a light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The game machine according to any one of the features G1 to G11, characterized in that it is designed to be combined.

According to the feature G12, the display corresponding to the other information is performed by setting the unit light-emitting portions that can be in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed to the light-emitting state, so that the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. In order to diversify the information, it is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the mode information as little as possible. On the other hand, the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed is a combination that does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. Accordingly, by grasping the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state, it is possible to grasp which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed.

Feature G13. There are a plurality of display modes of display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means,
The game according to feature G12, characterized in that none of the plurality of unit light-emitting portions does not enter a light-emitting state even when all the displays corresponding to the mode information of the plurality of modes are performed. machine.

According to feature G13, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, any combination of the unit light-emitting portions is set to the light-emitting state. It is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the information as little as possible.

Feature G14. Specific individual information display means which is the information display means (the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, the fourth notification display device 204 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, the thirteenth In the embodiment, a plurality of individual information display means including the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are provided,
The second information display control means, when displaying corresponding to the different information, controls a predetermined individual information displaying means that does not enter a non-display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information among the plurality of individual information displaying means. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, second notification Characteristic G12 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are put into a non-display state. Or the gaming machine described in G13.

According to the feature G14, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature G15. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G14, wherein the second information display control means displays a display corresponding to the different information in a situation where the setting value can be changed.

According to the characteristic G15, it is possible to use the information display means for performing the display corresponding to the mode information also as the display means for notifying that the setting value can be changed.

Feature G16. The gaming machine according to feature G15, wherein the second information display control means displays information corresponding to the setting value currently selected as the display corresponding to the different information.

According to the feature G16, it is possible to use the information display means for displaying information corresponding to the mode information as a display means for displaying the set values that are being changed.

Feature G17. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G16, wherein the second information display control means displays a display corresponding to an abnormal state of the gaming machine as a display corresponding to the different information.

According to the feature G17, the information display means for performing the display corresponding to the mode information can also be used as the display means for performing the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the gaming machine.

Feature G18. The second information display control means is characterized in that, when performing a display corresponding to the abnormal state in a situation where the abnormal state has not occurred, the display corresponding to the fact that the abnormal state has not occurred is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G17.

According to feature G18, it is possible to clearly specify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred by checking the information display means.

For the configuration of features G1 to G18, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group H>
Feature H1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
Information display means (first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, eleventh to third In the fourteenth embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) that controls the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
Second information display control means (in the first to tenth embodiments, step S202 and step S208 in the main side CPU 63 In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S3101, S3103, and S3109 in the main CPU 63. In the twelfth embodiment, steps S3201, S3202, and S3204 in the main CPU 63. and a function of executing the process of step S3210, a function of executing an abnormality display process in the main CPU 63 in the thirteenth embodiment);
with
The information display means has a plurality of unit light emitting portions (display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g), and performs a predetermined display by combining unit light emitting portions that are in a light emitting state among the plurality of unit light emitting portions. is a configuration that allows
The second information display control means responds to the different information by setting a unit light emitting portion that can be in a light emitting state when a display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of unit light emitting portions to a light emitting state. The combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in a light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is designed to be combined.

According to feature H1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to other information is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

In addition, display corresponding to other information is performed by setting the unit light-emitting portions that can be in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed to the light-emitting state, thereby diversifying the display corresponding to the mode information. It is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the mode information as little as possible. On the other hand, the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed is a combination that does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. Accordingly, by grasping the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state, it is possible to grasp which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed.

Feature H2. There are a plurality of display modes of display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means,
The game according to feature H1, characterized in that none of the plurality of unit light emitting portions does not enter a light emitting state even if all of the display corresponding to the aspect information of the plurality of aspects is performed. machine.

According to the characteristic H2, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, any combination of the unit light-emitting portions is set to the light-emitting state. It is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the information as much as possible.

Feature H3. Specific individual information display means which is the information display means (the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, the fourth notification display device 204 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, the thirteenth In the embodiment, a plurality of individual information display means including the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are provided,
The second information display control means, when displaying corresponding to the different information, controls a predetermined individual information displaying means that does not enter a non-display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information among the plurality of individual information displaying means. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, second notification Characteristic feature H1 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are in a non-display state. Or the gaming machine described in H2.

According to the feature H3, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature H4. The gaming machine according to feature H3, wherein the first information display control means brings each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when performing display corresponding to the mode information.

According to the feature H4, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state. It is possible to make a clear distinction from the case where display is performed.

Feature H5. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information on the information display means, and even when changing the display of the mode information, the predetermined individual information display means is kept in a non-display state. The gaming machine according to feature H3 or H4, characterized in that it is not maintained at

According to the feature H5, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the different information is being performed in the plurality of individual information display means regardless of the timing of confirming the plurality of individual information display means. becomes possible.

Feature H6. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H5, wherein the second information display control means displays a display corresponding to the different information in a situation where the setting value can be changed.

According to feature H6, it is possible to use the information display means for performing display corresponding to the mode information as display means for notifying that the setting value can be changed.

Feature H7. The gaming machine according to feature H6, wherein the second information display control means displays information corresponding to the setting value currently selected as the display corresponding to the different information.

According to the feature H7, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as the display means for displaying the set values that are being changed.

For the configuration of features H1 to H7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group I>
Features I1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
A first information display control means (management side a function of executing display processing in the CPU 112;
a second information display control means (function for executing abnormality display processing in the main side CPU 63) that controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to an abnormal state of the gaming machine is performed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature I1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the gaming machine is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

Feature I2. The second information display control means is characterized in that, when performing a display corresponding to the abnormal state in a situation where the abnormal state has not occurred, the display corresponding to the fact that the abnormal state has not occurred is performed. The gaming machine according to feature I1.

According to feature I2, it is possible to clearly specify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred by checking the information display means.

Feature I3. Characteristic I1 or I2, characterized in that a period during which the information display means performs display corresponding to the mode information and a period during which the information display means performs display corresponding to the abnormal state are distinguished. The game machine described.

According to feature I3, by grasping the status of display on the information display means, it is possible to determine which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed on the information display means. can be specified.

Feature I4. The second information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that the display corresponding to the abnormal state is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G1 or G2, characterized in that

According to feature I4, by grasping the display mode of the information display means, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed in the information display means. It becomes possible.

Feature I5. Characteristics I1 to I4, characterized in that a plurality of individual information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) capable of performing a plurality of types of display are provided as the information display means. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature I5, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means to display corresponding to the mode information. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of individual information display means, it is possible to make the display mode significantly different between when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed and when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. .

Feature I6. When the display corresponding to the abnormal state is to be performed, the second information display control means controls a predetermined individual information display means that does not enter a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of individual information display means. The gaming machine according to feature I5, wherein the information display means (the first information display device 201 and the second information display device 202) are put into a non-display state.

According to feature I6, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. Thus, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature I7. The second information display control means, when performing a display corresponding to the abnormal state, selects a specific individual information display means (second 3 notification display device 203 and 4th notification display device 204) to be in the display state,
The display content of the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed can be displayed on the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature I6.

According to the feature I7, the display contents that can be displayed when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed in the specific individual information display means can also be displayed when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. It becomes possible not to restrict the display contents when the display corresponding to the information is performed. In addition, even if the specific individual information display means has a configuration that can display the same display contents in this way, it will not be in a non-display state if it has the configuration of feature I7 and displays corresponding to the mode information. When the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed by the predetermined individual information display means, it is in a non-display state, so it is possible to specify which display is being performed by the plurality of individual information display means.

Feature I8. The gaming machine according to feature I6 or I7, wherein the first information display control means puts each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when performing display corresponding to the mode information.

According to feature I8, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state. It is possible to make a clear distinction from the case where display is performed.

Feature I9. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information on the information display means, and even when changing the display of the mode information, the predetermined individual information display means is kept in a non-display state. The gaming machine according to any one of features I6 to I8, characterized in that it is not maintained at

According to feature I9, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed in the plurality of individual information display means regardless of the timing of confirming the plurality of individual information display means. becomes possible.

For the configuration of features I1 to I9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group J>
Feature J1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )and,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
Information display means (first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, eleventh to third In the fourteenth embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) that controls the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
with
The first information display control means sequentially changes the display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means, and the information display means is non-display even when changing the display corresponding to the mode information. A game machine characterized by preventing a state from being maintained.

According to the feature J1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. This makes it possible to specify the display corresponding to the mode information regardless of the timing of checking the information display means.

Feature J2. As the information display means, individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to fourteenth In the embodiment, the game machine according to feature J1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204).

According to the feature J2, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means to display corresponding to the mode information.

Feature J3. The gaming machine according to feature J2, wherein the first information display control means brings each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information.

According to the feature J3, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state, and even when the display corresponding to the mode information is changed, the display state is maintained. maintained. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information.

Feature J4. The first information display control means is a part of the plurality of individual information display means, the individual information display means for type display (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first notification display device 69a, the eleventh In the 14th embodiment, a display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202), and a plurality of the individual information display means Individual information display means for result display, which is a part of the results display device (second notification display device 69b and third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the second notification display device 69c in the eleventh to fourteenth embodiments The game machine according to feature J2 or J3, characterized in that display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204).

According to the characteristic J4, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the individual information display means for the type display, and the individual information for the result display is displayed. The display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed by the means. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information to be displayed.

For the configuration of features J1 to J4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group K>
Features K1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game ),
The history storage execution means is a means for not storing the history information in the history storage means even if the predetermined event occurs in a restricted situation (a function of making a negative determination in step S3501 in the main CPU 63). ) is provided.

According to the feature K1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. In addition, since the history information is not stored even if the predetermined event occurs in the restricted situation, it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored in a situation where it is undesirable to store the history information. .

Feature K2. The gaming machine according to feature K1, wherein the restriction condition can occur as a condition from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until a restriction cancellation event occurs.

According to the characteristic K2, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the predetermined event due to the operation check immediately after the supply of operating power is started from being stored as history information.

Feature K3. means for setting the restricted condition when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started and the restriction condition is satisfied (function for executing the process of step S3610 in the main CPU 63); ,
Means for not setting the restricted condition when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started and the restriction condition is not satisfied (function for executing the process of step S3621 in the main CPU 63) and,
The gaming machine according to feature K2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature K3, depending on whether or not the limiting condition is satisfied, there are cases where the limited state is set and cases where it is not set. This makes it possible to prevent the restricted status from being set as necessary.

Feature K4. The limited situation is characterized in that it can occur as a situation from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until the number of game balls discharged from the game area becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number. The game machine according to any one of K1 to K3.

According to the feature K4, it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored until the number of game balls discharged from the game area reaches a predetermined reference number or more after the supply of operating power is started.

Feature K5. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the game history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high-frequency support mode counter area 233). History storage execution means for storing (function for executing normal ball entry management processing in the main side CPU 63, ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode, and ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode);
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the information deriving means does not derive the mode information in a restricted situation.

According to the feature K5, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. In addition, even if the predetermined event occurs in the restricted situation, the mode information is not derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being derived in a situation where it is not desirable to derive the mode information. .

Feature K6. The gaming machine according to feature K5, wherein the restriction status can occur as a status from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until a restriction cancellation event occurs.

According to the characteristic K6, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being derived using the history information based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the operation check immediately after the supply of the operating power is started.

Feature K7. The limited situation is characterized in that it can occur as a situation from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until the number of game balls discharged from the game area becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number. A gaming machine according to K5 or K6.

According to the feature K7, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being derived until the number of game balls ejected from the game area reaches a predetermined reference number or more after the supply of operating power is started.

For the configuration of features K1 to K7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature group G, the feature group H, the feature group I, the feature group J, and the feature group K, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group L>
Feature L1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3802 and steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment; the sixteenth In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63, in the seventeenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4502 to S4507 in the main CPU 63, and in the eighteenth embodiment, the steps in the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of S4602, a function of executing the processing of steps S4701 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
When or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3804 and A function of executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915, a function of executing the processing of step S4404 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment, and executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function to execute the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature L1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, it is stored in the internal storage means. At least part of the information is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature L2. The gaming machine according to feature L1, wherein the predetermined information is part of the information stored in the internal storage means.

According to feature L2, only a part of the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the predetermined storage means. can be suppressed.

Feature L3. The internal storage means includes first storage areas (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register) and second storage areas (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and register other than the IY register),
The second predetermined process executing means stores information in the first storage area in the second predetermined process, but does not store information in the second storage area,
The gaming machine according to feature L2, wherein the save execution means saves the information stored in the first storage area to the predetermined storage means.

According to feature L3, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the second predetermined process is stored in the internal storage means. , the information in the first storage area to be stored is saved in the predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before execution of the second predetermined process. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for saving information in the storage means.

Feature L4. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The game machine according to any one of features L1 to L3, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information to the second predetermined storage area.

According to feature L4, since the predetermined storage means is provided with the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area, the storage destination of the information in the predetermined storage means is determined by the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. It is possible to make a clear difference. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, at least part of the data stored in the internal storage means information is saved in the second predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to save the information in the internal storage means immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the first predetermined storage area.

Feature L5. The save execution means is
in the first predetermined process, the first predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; means for saving to the first predetermined storage area (function of executing the process of step S3802 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment, function of executing the process of step S4402 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment); ,
second predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is transferred to the second predetermined process when the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; In the 15th embodiment, the means for saving to the second predetermined storage area (the function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63 in the 17th embodiment; in the 17th embodiment, the a function of executing processing, a function of executing the processing of step S4602 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps S4702 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment;
The gaming machine according to feature L4, characterized by comprising:

According to the characteristic L5, the first predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is saved in the first predetermined storage area by the first predetermined process, and the part of the information stored in the internal storage means is stored. is saved in the second predetermined storage area in the second predetermined process. As a result, it becomes possible to save each piece of information stored in the internal storage means at a suitable timing, and the processing for saving the information is distributed between the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing and executed. becomes possible.

Feature L6. The gaming machine according to feature L5, wherein the first predetermined information is information in a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to feature L6, it is possible to appropriately save the information in the flag register in the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed.

Feature L7. The second predetermined storage area is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine according to any one of features L4 to L6, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature L7, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the stack area in the second predetermined storage area and work area, at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means is saved. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

Feature L8. The game machine according to feature L7, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to the work area.

According to feature L8, since the save destination of at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means is the work area, the information can be saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer. Become.

Feature L9. The first predetermined storage area can store and read information when the first predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the second predetermined process is executed. inability to remember information,
The second predetermined storage area can store and read information when the second predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of features L4 to L8, wherein information cannot be stored.

According to feature L9, the first predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. becomes.

Feature L10. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine according to any one of features L1 to L9, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to the feature L10, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of the predetermined information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving the predetermined information and the processing configuration for restoring the predetermined information.

Feature L11. The gaming machine according to feature L10, wherein the retraction executing means retracts the predetermined information to the work area.

According to feature L11, since the predetermined information is saved in the work area, the information can be saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer.

Feature L12. the predetermined information is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means;
The saving execution means stores the internal storage means when a situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to a situation where the second prescribed process is executed, or when a situation where the second prescribed process is executed is changed. The gaming machine according to feature L11, characterized by comprising a means (a function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63) for saving the specific information, which is a part of the information stored in the stack area, to the stack area. .

According to feature L12, the specific information is saved in the stack area in the configuration in which the predetermined information is saved in the work area. As a result, the information stored in the internal storage means can be distributed and saved in the work area and the stack area.

Feature L13. The gaming machine according to feature L12, wherein the predetermined information has a larger amount of information than the specific information.

According to feature L13, the predetermined information having a larger amount of information than the specific information is saved in the work area, so that a large amount of information is accumulated in the stack area when saving the information stored in the internal storage means. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature L14. Information of a stack pointer provided in the internal storage means when the situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to the situation where the second prescribed process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second prescribed process is executed is a configuration that becomes fixed information,
The game machine according to any one of features L1 to L13, wherein the information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means is not subject to saving by the saving execution means.

According to feature L14, since it is not necessary to secure a capacity for saving stack pointer information in the predetermined storage means, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the predetermined storage means. Also, even with such a configuration in which the information of the stack pointer is not saved, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation where the second predetermined process is executed is changed. If this happens, the stack pointer information becomes fixed information. Therefore, even if the stack pointer information is not saved as described above, the stack pointer information before the second predetermined process is started can be restored. It is possible.

Feature L15. Means for setting the fixed information in the stack pointer when or after the second predetermined process is terminated (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S3909 in the main CPU 63; The gaming machine according to feature L14, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of step S4509 in the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S4604 in the main side CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. .

According to feature L15, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the second predetermined process is started.

Feature L16. When the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the stack pointer changes to the second predetermined process. Means for setting corresponding second correspondence start information (function of executing the processing of step S3901 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment, function of executing the processing of step S4501 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, In the eighteenth embodiment, the gaming machine according to feature L14 or L15 is provided with a function of executing the process of step S4601 in the main side CPU 63 .

According to the feature L16, when the second predetermined process is started, the second correspondence start information corresponding to the second predetermined process is set in the stack pointer, so that the appropriate address is set in the second predetermined process. Information can be stored in the stack area.

Feature L17. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features L1 to L16, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature L17, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature L18. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to the occurrence of a predetermined event due to game execution is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature L18, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature L19. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature L18, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic L19, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature L20. The gaming machine according to feature L19, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature L20, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features L1 to L20, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group M>
Feature M1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means for saving predetermined information, which is part information, to a predetermined storage means (main RAM 65) (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63; in the seventeenth embodiment, In the eighteenth embodiment, the function of executing step S4602 in the main CPU 63. In the nineteenth embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs step S4701 and step function to execute the processing of S4703);
When or after the second predetermined process is finished, the return executing means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3910 to A function of executing the processing of step S3915, a function of executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, In the nineteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63);
with
The gaming machine, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information to the predetermined storage means by a load command.

According to the feature M1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information is stored in the internal storage means. Predetermined information, which is at least part of the information, is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. When the situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to the situation where the second prescribed process is executed or the situation where the second prescribed process is executed, the prescribed information is saved in the prescribed storage means by the load command. . This makes it possible to save the predetermined information without changing the stack pointer.

Feature M2. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The gaming machine according to feature M1, wherein the retract execution means retracts the predetermined information to the work area.

According to the feature M2, the save destination of the predetermined information, which is at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is the work area, so that the information is saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer. becomes possible.

Feature M3. The predetermined information is a part of information stored in the internal storage means,
The saving execution means stores the internal storage means when a situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to a situation where the second prescribed process is executed, or when a situation where the second prescribed process is executed is changed. The gaming machine according to feature M2, characterized by comprising a means (a function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63) for saving the specific information, which is a part of the information stored in the stack area, to the stack area. .

According to the feature M3, the specific information is saved in the stack area in the configuration in which the predetermined information is saved in the work area. As a result, the information stored in the internal storage means can be distributed and saved in the work area and the stack area.

Feature M4. The gaming machine according to feature M3, wherein the predetermined information has a larger amount of information than the specific information.

According to feature M4, the predetermined information having a larger amount of information than the specific information is saved in the work area, so that a large amount of information is accumulated in the stack area when the information stored in the internal storage means is saved. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature M5. The work area is
a first work area (work area 221 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The game machine according to any one of features M2 to M4, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to the second work area.

According to feature M5, the first work area and the second work area are provided in the work area, so that the information storage destination in the work area is clearly different between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. becomes possible. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, at least part of the data stored in the internal storage means information is saved in the second work area. As a result, it is possible to save the information in the internal storage means immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the first work area.

Feature M6. The first work area is capable of storing and reading information when the first predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the second predetermined process is executed. inability to remember information,
The second work area is capable of storing and reading information when the second predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature M5, which is characterized in that information cannot be stored.

According to feature M6, the first work area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second work area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. .

Feature M7. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means for saving predetermined information, which is part information, to a predetermined storage means (main RAM 65) (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63; in the seventeenth embodiment, In the eighteenth embodiment, the function of executing step S4602 in the main CPU 63. In the nineteenth embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs step S4701 and step a function to execute the processing of S4703);
When or after the second predetermined process is finished, the return executing means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3910 to A function of executing the processing of step S3915, a function of executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, In the nineteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature M7, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, Predetermined information, which is at least part of the information, is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process.

Further, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first prescribed process is being executed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, one of the stack area and the work area in the predetermined storage means , the predetermined information is saved. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

For the configuration of features M1 to M7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic N group>
Feature N1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
with
The information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means is fixed information when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed. game machine.

According to the feature N1, when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed, the information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means becomes fixed information. It is not necessary to save the information of the stack pointer when starting the predetermined process. This eliminates the need to secure a storage area for saving stack pointer information. In addition, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed, the information of the stack pointer becomes fixed information. However, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the second predetermined process is started.

Feature N2. Means for setting the fixed information in the stack pointer when or after the second predetermined process is terminated (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S3909 in the main CPU 63; The gaming machine according to feature N1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of step S4509 in the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S4604 in the main side CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. .

According to feature N2, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the second predetermined process is started.

Feature N3. Means (15th The function of executing the processing of step S3901 in the main CPU 63 in the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S4501 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, and the processing of step S4601 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. The gaming machine according to feature N1 or N2, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to the feature N3, when the second predetermined process is started, the second correspondence start information corresponding to the second predetermined process is set in the stack pointer, so that the appropriate address is set in the second predetermined process. Information can be stored in the stack area.

Feature N4. At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3802 and steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment; the sixteenth In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63, in the seventeenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4502 to S4507 in the main CPU 63, and in the eighteenth embodiment, the steps in the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of S4602, a function of executing the processing of steps S4701 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
When or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3804 and A function of executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915, a function of executing the processing of step S4404 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment, and executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function to execute the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
with
The game machine according to any one of features N1 to N3, wherein the information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means is not subject to saving by the saving execution means.

According to feature N4, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information is stored in the internal storage means. At least part of the information is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. Also, since the information of the stack pointer is not saved, it is not necessary to secure a capacity for saving the information of the stack pointer in the predetermined storage means. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the capacity of the predetermined storage means. Also, even with such a configuration in which the information of the stack pointer is not saved, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation where the second predetermined process is executed is changed. If this happens, the stack pointer information becomes fixed information. Therefore, even if the stack pointer information is not saved as described above, the stack pointer information before the second predetermined process is started can be restored. It is possible.

Feature N5. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The gaming machine according to feature N4, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information in the second predetermined storage area.

According to feature N5, since the predetermined storage means is provided with the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area, the storage destination of the information in the predetermined storage means is determined by the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. It is possible to make a clear difference. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, at least part of the data stored in the internal storage means information is saved in the second predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to save the information in the internal storage means immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the first predetermined storage area.

Feature N6. The first predetermined storage area is capable of storing and reading information when the first predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the second predetermined process is executed. Inability to remember information about things,
The second predetermined storage area is capable of storing and reading information when the second predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature N5, characterized in that it is impossible to store information on things.

According to feature N6, the first predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. becomes.

For the configuration of features N1 to N6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group O>
Features O1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
At least part of the storage in the internal storage means when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed. First state setting means (main side CPU 63 performs steps S4803 to S4808) to set the states of predetermined storage areas (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register) to predetermined states. function) and
a second state setting means (a function of executing the processing of steps S4903 to S4908 in the main CPU 63) that sets the state of the predetermined storage area to the predetermined state when or after the second predetermined process is finished;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature O1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the predetermined storage area of the internal storage means is set to the predetermined state, and the state of the predetermined storage area is set to the predetermined state again when or after the second predetermined process is finished. As a result, the state of the predetermined storage area can be set to the predetermined state before and after the second predetermined process. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the state of the predetermined storage area due to one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from affecting the other process. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature O2. The gaming machine according to feature O1, wherein the predetermined state is a state when supply of operating power to the control means is started.

According to the characteristic O2, the predetermined storage area is set to the state when the supply of operating power to the control means is started as the predetermined state, so that the processing configuration for setting the predetermined state is simplified. becomes possible.

Feature O3. The gaming machine according to feature O1 or O2, wherein the predetermined state is a state in which the predetermined storage area is cleared to "0".

According to feature O3, the predetermined storage area is set to a state cleared to "0" as the predetermined state, so the processing configuration for setting the predetermined state can be simplified.

Feature O4. The gaming machine according to any one of features O1 to O3, wherein the predetermined storage area is a partial storage area in the internal storage means.

According to feature O4, only a part of the storage area of the internal storage means is set to the predetermined state, so it is possible to reduce the processing load for setting the predetermined state.

Feature O5. The internal storage means comprises at least the predetermined storage area and another storage area (registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register),
The second predetermined process executing means stores information in the predetermined storage area in the second predetermined process, but does not store information in the separate storage area,
The gaming machine according to feature O4, wherein the first state setting means and the second state setting means are configured so as not to change the state of the separate storage area.

According to feature O5, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the second predetermined process is stored in the internal storage means. , a predetermined storage area for storing information is set to a predetermined state. This makes it possible to prevent the state of the predetermined storage area resulting from the first predetermined process from affecting the second predetermined process. Further, since the state of the separate storage area is not changed, setting the predetermined state when the second predetermined processing is started does not affect the processing after the second predetermined processing is finished. It becomes possible.

Feature O6. The information in the predetermined storage area before the predetermined state is set by the first state setting means is information that is not used after the second predetermined process is completed. 1. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

According to the feature O6, even if the predetermined storage area is set to the predetermined state in the case where the second predetermined process is to be executed, or the second predetermined process is to be executed, the second predetermined process ends. It is possible to avoid affecting the subsequent processing.

Feature O7. A portion stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to the situation where the second prescribed process is executed or when the situation where the second prescribed process is executed becomes Saving execution means (function for executing the process of step S4802 in the main CPU 63) for saving predetermined information (flag register information), which is the information of the
Return executing means for returning the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is terminated (function for executing the process of step S4810 in the main CPU 63) and,
The gaming machine according to any one of features O1 to O6, characterized by comprising:

According to feature O7, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first prescribed process is being executed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, the internal storage means stores Predetermined information, which is part of the information, is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means upon execution of the first predetermined process, which is necessary for subsequent execution of the first predetermined process, is rewritten. It is possible to prevent Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process.

Feature O8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features O1 to O7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing a game history.

According to feature O8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature O9. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs due to the execution of a game is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature O9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature O10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature O9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the characteristic O10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature O11. The gaming machine according to feature O10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the characteristic O11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features O1 to O11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic P group>
Feature P1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature P1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased.

Feature P2. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to feature P1, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing a game history.

According to the feature P2, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature P3. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs due to the execution of a game is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature P3, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature P4. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature P3, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of

According to the feature P4, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature P5. The gaming machine according to feature P4, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature P5, when the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature P6. in the first predetermined process, the first predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; A first saving means for saving to the first predetermined storage area (a function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment, and executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment) function) and
second predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is transferred to the second predetermined process when the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; In the second saving means for saving to the second predetermined storage area (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63; in the seventeenth embodiment, steps S4502 to S4502 in the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of step S4507, a function of executing the processing of step S4602 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps S4701 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment) and,
The gaming machine according to any one of features P1 to P5, characterized by comprising:

According to feature P6, the first predetermined information, which is part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is saved in the first predetermined storage area in the first predetermined process, and the part of the information stored in the internal storage means is stored. is saved in the second predetermined storage area in the second predetermined process. As a result, it becomes possible to save each piece of information stored in the internal storage means at a suitable timing, and the processing for saving the information is distributed between the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing and executed. becomes possible.

Feature P7. When or after the second predetermined processing is finished, a first restoration executing means (main in the fifteenth embodiment) for restoring the first predetermined information saved in the first predetermined storage area to the internal storage means. the function of executing the processing of step S3804 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step S4404 in the main side CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment);
Second restoration execution means (main in the fifteenth embodiment) for restoring the second predetermined information saved in the second predetermined storage area to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined processing is completed. The function of executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, and the function of executing the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. a function of executing processing (a function of executing the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
The gaming machine according to feature P6, characterized by comprising:

According to feature P7, when or after the second predetermined processing is finished, the first predetermined information saved in the first predetermined storage area is restored to the internal storage means, and the second predetermined information saved in the second predetermined storage area is returned to the internal storage means. Since the second predetermined information is restored to the internal storage means, it is possible to restore the state of the internal storage means to the state before the second predetermined process was started.

Feature P8. The gaming machine according to feature P6 or P7, wherein the first predetermined information includes information of a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to feature P8, it is possible to appropriately save the information in the flag register in the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed.

Feature P9. The gaming machine according to any one of features P6 to P8, wherein the second predetermined information includes information of all registers of the internal storage means.

According to feature P9, since the information of all the registers of the internal storage means is collectively saved, there is no need to selectively save the information of the registers.

Feature P10. The second predetermined storage area is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) where information is written by a push instruction and information is read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information is written and read by a load instruction;
with
The gaming machine according to feature P9, wherein the second save execution means saves the second predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature P10, information in all registers of the internal storage means is saved in one of the stack area and work area in the second predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to aggregate the save destinations of the information of all the registers, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

Feature P11. The gaming machine according to feature P10, wherein the second saving executing means saves the second predetermined information to the stack area.

According to feature P11, it is possible to save information in all registers while not using the work area.

Feature P12. The gaming machine according to any one of features P6 to P11, wherein the second predetermined information includes information of a stack pointer of the internal storage means.

According to the feature P12, it is possible to appropriately save the information of the stack pointer in the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed.

For the configuration of features P1 to P12, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature group L, the feature group M, the feature group N, the feature group O, and the feature group P, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to perform various controls appropriately, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic Q group>
Feature Q1. Control means (MPU 62) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (registers of the main CPU 63) when executing the processes;
History storage means (management RAM 241) provided as a separate chip from the control means and capable of temporarily storing information;
with
The control means is a history storage execution means (ordinary ball entry management processing in the main side CPU 63, a function for executing ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode and ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode).

According to feature Q1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Also, since the history storage means is provided as a separate chip from the control means, it is possible to increase the storage capacity for storing history information while using general-purpose control means.

Feature Q2. The game machine according to feature Q1, wherein the control means comprises predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) for temporarily storing information when executing various kinds of processing.

According to feature Q2, in a configuration having history storage means provided as a separate chip from the control means in addition to the predetermined storage means provided in the control means, by storing history information in the history storage means It becomes possible to store and hold a large amount of history information.

Feature Q3. The gaming machine according to feature Q2, wherein the control means temporarily stores the information in the predetermined storage means when executing the processing related to the history information.

According to feature Q3, in a configuration in which history storage means for storing history information is provided as a chip separate from the control means, when executing processing related to the history information, the predetermined storage means provided in the control means Since the information is temporarily stored, it is possible to prevent the processing speed from being extremely lowered when executing the processing related to the history information.

Feature Q4. The control means utilizes the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during a predetermined period of time. The gaming machine according to any one of features Q1 to Q3, characterized in that it has a function to

According to the feature Q4, by using the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature Q5. The gaming machine according to feature Q4, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature Q5, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing.

For the configuration of features Q1 to Q5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group Q, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic group R>
Feature R1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Changing the setting value to be used based on the occurrence of a plurality of events including a first event and a second event when supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started (in the twenty-second embodiment, a function for executing the processing of steps S5003 to S5006 in the main CPU 63; in another form, steps S5503 to A function of executing the processing of step S5507, a function of executing the processing of steps S5703 to S5705 and step S5715 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-third embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature R1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in order to set the set value to be used, a plurality of events including a first event and a second event occur when the supply of operating power to the control means is started. must have. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R2. Open grasping means for grasping that the opening/closing body (front door frame 14) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5005 in the main CPU 63; in another embodiment, the step A function of executing the processing of S5505, a function of executing the processing of step S5703 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-third embodiment),
The feature R1 is characterized in that the situation generating means specifies that the first event has occurred based on the fact that the open/close body is in an open state ascertained by the open grasping means. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature R2, the opening/closing member must be in an open state in order to set the set value to be used. As a result, when an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used is performed, the illegal act can be made conspicuous, and as a result, the illegal act can be easily discovered. .

Feature R3. Separate opening grasping means for grasping that the separate opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5006 in the main CPU 63; in another form, the main CPU 63 In the twenty-third embodiment, the function of executing step S5704 in the main CPU 63) is provided,
The situation generating means identifies that the second event has occurred based on the fact that the separate opening/closing body is in an open state, which is grasped by the separate opening grasping means. The gaming machine according to feature R2.

According to feature R3, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open not only the opening/closing body but also the other opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R4. The setting means performs at least one of selection of the setting value to be used and setting of the setting value to be used based on the operation of the predetermined operation means (update button 68b, reset button 68c). is a configuration that does
The game machine according to feature R2 or R3, wherein the predetermined operating means is configured to be operable by opening the separate opening/closing body.

According to the characteristic R4, the set value to be used cannot be set unless the opening/closing body different from the separate opening/closing body that is opened to enable the operation of the predetermined operation means is opened. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R5. The opening and closing body defines the front side of the game machine in the game area where the game ball flows down,
The game machine according to any one of features R2 to R4, wherein the game area is opened in front of the game machine by opening the opening/closing body.

According to the feature R5, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open the game area in front of the gaming machine by opening the opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R6. The situation generating means specifies that one of the plurality of events has occurred based on the fact that a predetermined operation is performed with the setting key on the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a). The gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R5, characterized by:

According to the characteristic R6, in order to set the setting value to be used, it is necessary not only to perform a predetermined operation with the setting key in the setting key insertion section but also to generate an event other than that. be. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R7. The situation generation means generates the plurality of events based on the occurrence of a predetermined game event (operation of the shooting operation device 28, entry of the ball into the through gate 35) that occurs when a game is played. The gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R6, wherein it is specified that one of the events is occurring.

According to the feature R7, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary not only to generate a predetermined game event that occurs when the game is played, but also to event must be generated. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R8. The situation generating means is based on the game ball being detected by the ball entering detection means (gate detection sensor 49a) for detecting that the game ball has entered a predetermined ball entering portion provided in the game area. , the gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R7, wherein it is specified that one of the plurality of events has occurred.

According to the feature R8, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to enter the game ball into a predetermined ball entering section, and to generate an event different from that. There is As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R9. setting value notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) that causes the notification means to notify the setting value to be used set by the setting means;
The set value notification means notifies the notification means of the set value to be used set by the setting means based on the occurrence of a plurality of events including the first event and the second event. The gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R8, characterized in that the notification is made by

According to the feature R9, it is possible to make it difficult to check the set value by fraud. In addition, the manager of the gaming hall can generate the first event and the second event regardless of whether the setting value to be used is set or the setting value is confirmed. It becomes easy to grasp each work because it is standardized.

Feature R10. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
A plurality of events including both that a predetermined operation is being performed by a setting key on a setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a) and another event that is different from the predetermined operation by the setting key on the setting key insertion portion. Situation generation means (in the 22nd embodiment, the main side CPU 63 in the A function of executing the processes of steps S5003 to S5006, in another form, a function of executing the processes of steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63, and in the twenty-third embodiment, the functions of steps S5703 to S5705 and S5715 in the main CPU 63 function to perform processing) and
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature R10, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in order to set the setting value to be used, it is necessary to generate an event other than performing a predetermined operation with the setting key in the setting key insertion portion. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R11. Open grasping means for grasping that the opening/closing body (front door frame 14) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5005 in the main CPU 63; in another embodiment, the step A function of executing the processing of S5505, a function of executing the processing of step S5703 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-third embodiment),
Characteristic feature R10, wherein the situation generating means specifies that the other event has occurred based on the fact that the opening grasping means grasps that the opening/closing body is in an open state. The game machine described.

According to the feature R11, the opening/closing member must be in an open state in order to set the set value to be used. As a result, when an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used is performed, the illegal act can be made conspicuous, and as a result, the illegal act can be easily discovered. .

Feature R12. Separate opening grasping means for grasping that the separate opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5006 in the main CPU 63; in another form, the main CPU 63 In the twenty-third embodiment, the function of executing step S5704 in the main CPU 63) is provided,
The situation generating means specifies that one of the plurality of events has occurred based on the fact that the separate opening/closing member is in an open state by the separate opening grasping means. The gaming machine according to feature R11, characterized by:

According to feature R12, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open not only the opening/closing body but also the other opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R13. The setting means performs at least one of selection of the setting value to be used and setting of the setting value to be used based on the operation of the predetermined operation means (update button 68b, reset button 68c). is a configuration that does
The game machine according to feature R11 or R12, wherein the predetermined operating means is configured to be operable by opening the separate opening/closing body.

According to the feature R13, the set value to be used cannot be set unless the opening/closing body different from the separate opening/closing body that is opened in order to enable the operation of the predetermined operation means is opened. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R14. The opening and closing body defines the front side of the game machine in the game area where the game ball flows down,
The game machine according to any one of features R11 to R13, wherein the game area is opened in front of the game machine by opening the opening/closing body.

According to the characteristic R14, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open the game area in front of the gaming machine by opening the opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R15. The situation generation means generates the plurality of events based on the occurrence of a predetermined game event (operation of the shooting operation device 28, entry of the ball into the through gate 35) that occurs when a game is played. The gaming machine according to any one of features R10 to R14, wherein it is specified that one of the events has occurred.

According to the characteristic R15, in order to set the setting value to be used, not only is the predetermined operation performed by the setting key on the setting key insertion portion, but also the predetermined operation generated when the game is played is performed. game event must be generated. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R16. The situation generating means is based on the game ball being detected by the ball entering detection means (gate detection sensor 49a) for detecting that the game ball has entered a predetermined ball entering portion provided in the game area. , The gaming machine according to any one of the features R10 to R15, wherein it is specified that one of the plurality of events has occurred.

According to the characteristic R16, in order to set the setting value to be used, not only a predetermined operation is performed with the setting key for the setting key inserting portion, but also a game ball is inserted into a predetermined ball entering portion. I need to ball. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R17. setting value notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) that causes the notification means to notify the setting value to be used set by the setting means;
The set value notifying means is configured to notify the setting means based on the occurrence of a plurality of events including both the predetermined operation by the setting key on the setting key insertion portion and the occurrence of the other event. The game machine according to any one of features R10 to R16, wherein the notifying means notifies the set value to be used set by the controller.

According to the feature R17, it is possible to make it difficult to check the set value by fraud. In addition, the manager of the game hall performs a predetermined operation with the setting key on the setting key insertion part and generates another event when setting the setting value to be used and when confirming the setting value. Therefore, the work is standardized and each work can be easily grasped.

For the configuration of features R1 to R17, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group R, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to deal with fraudulent actions against the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature S group>
Feature S1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Circumstance generation means (in the 22nd embodiment, the processes of steps S5003 to S5006 and steps S5401 to S5408 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In another form, the function of executing the processing of steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63. In the twenty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5703 to S5705 and S5715 in the main CPU 63. In the twenty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5801 to S5804 in the main side CPU 63, in the twenty-fifth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5901 to S5904 in the main side CPU 63);
Setting value grasping means for grasping whether or not the setting value before the settable state is the same as the setting value set by the setting means (step S5017 in the main CPU 63 in the 22nd embodiment) and a function of executing the processing of steps S5111 to S5112, in another form a function of executing the processing of steps S5611 to S5612 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature S1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, it is determined whether or not the set value before entering the settable state and the set value set in the settable state are the same. This makes it possible to execute processing corresponding to whether or not the set values are the same across the settable state. Therefore, when the setting value to be used is set, it is possible to create a favorable situation for the setting result, and it is possible to suitably perform the work of setting the setting value.

Feature S2. When the set value grasping means grasps that the set value before the settable state is the same as the set value set by the setting means, simultaneous processing corresponding thereto is performed. Simultaneous means (a function of executing the processing of step S5113 in the main side CPU 63 in the twenty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S5613 in the main side CPU 63 in another form) to be executed The gaming machine according to feature S1, characterized by:

According to the feature S2, when the setting value is the same across the settable state, simultaneous processing is executed, so that it is possible to create a favorable situation for the setting value being the same. Become.

Feature S3. The gaming machine according to feature S2, wherein the simultaneous means executes, as the simultaneous processing, processing for notifying that the set value has not been changed.

According to the feature S3, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the setting values are the same across the settable state.

Feature S4. When the set value grasping means grasps that the set value before the settable state is different from the set value set by the setting means, non-simultaneous processing corresponding thereto is executed. non-simultaneous means (in the twenty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S5114 in the main CPU 63; in another form, a function of executing the processing of step S5614 in the main CPU 63) The game machine according to any one of features S1 to S3, characterized by:

According to the feature S4, when the set values are not the same across the settable state, the non-simultaneous processing is executed, so that it is possible to create a favorable situation in response to the change of the set values. becomes.

Feature S5. The gaming machine according to feature S4, wherein the non-simultaneous time means executes, as the non-simultaneous time processing, a process for notifying that the set value has been changed. .

According to the feature S5, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the set value has been changed across the settable state.

Feature S6. The situation generation means detects the setting value based on the necessity of erasing the information in the storage means for storing the setting value after the supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features S1 to S5, characterized in that it is designed to make possible situations.

According to the feature S6, when it becomes necessary to erase the information in the storage means for storing the setting value, the setting becomes possible, so the game is not continued even though the information of the setting value is erased. It is possible to prevent In this case, with the configuration of feature S1, it is determined whether or not the set value before the settable state is the same as the set value set in the settable state. This makes it possible to execute processing corresponding to whether or not the set values are the same across the settable state.

Feature S7. The setting value is not changed based on the setting value grasping means grasping that the setting value before the settable state and the setting value set by the setting means are the same. (In the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5113 in the main CPU 63, in another form, the function of executing the processing of step S5613 in the main CPU 63) is provided. The gaming machine according to feature S6, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature S7, even if a setting enabled state occurs as a result of the erasing of the information in the storage means, the setting value is changed if the setting value remains the same across the setting enabled state. A notification corresponding to the failure is made. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the setting value has not been changed even if the setting becomes possible in the middle of the game, so that the player can feel safe even if the setting becomes possible in the middle of the game. It is possible to continue the game with care.

Feature S8. The situation generating means is
A first situation generation means (in the twenty-second embodiment, steps S5003 to A function of executing the processing of step S5006, in another form, a function of executing the processing of steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63, and in the twenty-third embodiment, executing the processing of steps S5703 to S5705 and S5715 in the main CPU 63 function) and
A second situation in which the settable situation is brought about based on the need to erase information in the storage means for storing the set value after the supply of operating power to the control means is started. Generation means (in the 22nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5401 to S5408 in the main CPU 63; in the 24th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5801 to S5804 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5901 to S5904 in the main CPU 63);
with
The set value grasping means, regardless of whether the settable situation is caused by the first situation generating means or the settable situation is caused by the second situation generating means, The gaming machine according to any one of features S1 to S7, characterized in that it is determined whether or not the set value in and the set value set by the setting means are the same.

According to the feature S8, when it becomes necessary to erase the information in the storage means for storing the setting value, the setting becomes possible, so the game is not continued even though the information of the setting value is erased. It is possible to prevent In this case, the same processing as in the case where the settable state is reached based on the start of supply of operating power to the control means is used to erase the settable state as the information in the storage means is erased. occurs, it is possible to execute processing corresponding to whether or not the set values are the same across the settable state.

For the configuration of features S1 to S8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of features S, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machine as exemplified above, when the set value that determines the advantage of the gaming machine is set, it is necessary to create a favorable situation for it. There is room for

<Characteristic T group>
Feature T1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
First monitoring execution means for monitoring whether or not the first predetermined storage area is normal (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5401 to S5404 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-fourth embodiment, The function of executing the processing of steps S5801 to S5804 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S5901 to S5904 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fifth embodiment, and the step S7701 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-second embodiment. ~ a function to execute the processing of step S7703);
Second monitoring execution means for monitoring whether or not the second predetermined storage area is normal (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5405 to S5408 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-fourth embodiment, A function of executing the processes of steps S5809, S5810, S5812 and S5813 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processes of steps S6101, S6102, S6105 and S6106 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fifth embodiment, In the thirty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7706 to S7708 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature T1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased. Further, by monitoring whether the first predetermined storage area is normal and monitoring whether the second predetermined storage area is normal, the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing are performed. It is possible to specify whether or not the situation is such that each of the processes can be performed normally.

Feature T2. The game according to feature T1, wherein the monitoring by the first monitoring execution means and the monitoring by the second monitoring execution means are executed in either one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. machine.

According to the feature T2, monitoring whether the first predetermined storage area is normal and monitoring whether the second predetermined storage area is normal are one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Executed in aggregate. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which the monitoring of each storage area is performed separately for the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing.

Feature T3. The gaming machine according to feature T1 or T2, wherein the monitoring by the first monitoring execution means and the monitoring by the second monitoring execution means are executed in the first predetermined process.

According to feature T3, it is possible to collectively execute the monitoring of whether the first predetermined storage area is normal and the monitoring of whether the second predetermined storage area is normal in the first predetermined process. becomes.

Feature T4. Predetermined erasing means for erasing information in the first predetermined storage area (main side in the 22nd embodiment) based on the fact that the first monitoring execution means specifies that the first predetermined storage area is abnormal The function of executing the processing of step S5410 in the CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S5806, S5811 and S5814 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fourth embodiment, and the step S5906 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fifth embodiment. A gaming machine according to any one of features T1 to T3, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of S6103 and step S6107.

According to feature T4, when the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, the information in the first predetermined storage area is erased, so that the first predetermined process is executed while the first predetermined storage area is in an abnormal state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature T5. The predetermined erasing means erases the information in the first predetermined storage area when the first monitoring execution means specifies that the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, and erases the information in the second predetermined storage area. The game machine according to feature T4, characterized by erasing the information of the area.

According to feature T5, when the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, not only the first predetermined storage area but also the second predetermined storage area are erased. Thereby, when there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the second predetermined storage area, it is possible to erase the information in the second predetermined storage area regardless of the monitoring result by the second monitoring execution means.

Feature T6. The predetermined erasing means erases the information in the second predetermined storage area based on the fact that the second monitoring execution means specifies that the second predetermined storage area is abnormal. The game machine described in T4 or T5.

According to feature T6, when the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, the information in the first predetermined storage area is erased, so that the first predetermined process is executed while the first predetermined storage area is in an abnormal state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature T7. The predetermined erasing means erases the information in the second predetermined storage area when the second monitoring execution means identifies that the second predetermined storage area is abnormal, and erases the information in the first predetermined storage area. The game machine according to feature T6, characterized by erasing the information of the area.

According to feature T7, when the second predetermined storage area is abnormal, not only the second predetermined storage area but also the first predetermined storage area is erased. Thereby, when there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the first predetermined storage area, it is possible to erase the information in the first predetermined storage area regardless of the monitoring result by the first monitoring execution means.

Feature T8. According to any one of characteristics T4 to T7, the processing for erasing information by the predetermined erasing means is executed in either one of the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing. game machine.

According to feature T8, the process of erasing information in each predetermined storage area based on the identification of an abnormality is collectively executed in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which the erasing of information in each storage area is performed separately in the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing.

Feature T9. The game machine according to any one of characteristics T4 to T7, wherein the process for erasing information by the predetermined erasing means is executed in the first predetermined process.

According to the feature T9, it is possible to collectively execute the processing of deleting the information in each predetermined storage area in the first predetermined processing based on the identification of the abnormality.

Feature T10. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features T1 to T9, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature T10, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature T11. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs due to the execution of a game is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature T11, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature T12. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature T11, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic T12, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature T13. The gaming machine according to feature T12, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature T13, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features T1 to T13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group U>
Features U1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a flag register provided in the internal storage means when a situation changes from a situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to a situation in which the second predetermined process is executed or a situation in which the second predetermined process is executed; state to a specific state (function for executing the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-sixth embodiment, step in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-seventh embodiment a function to execute the processing of steps S6302 to S6307 and step S6312);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature U1, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the flag register of the internal storage means is changed. State is set to a specific state. This makes it possible to start the second predetermined process in a situation where the state of the flag register is in a predetermined specific state. Therefore, various controls can be preferably performed.

Feature U2. The gaming machine according to feature U1, wherein the specific state is a state when supply of operating power to the control means is started.

According to feature U2, since the flag register is set to the state when the supply of operating power to the control means is started as the specific state, the processing configuration for setting the specific state can be simplified. It becomes possible.

Feature U3. The gaming machine according to feature U1 or U2, wherein the specific state is a state in which the flag register is cleared to "0".

According to feature U3, the flag register is set to a state cleared to "0" as the specific state, so the processing configuration for setting the specific state can be simplified.

Feature U4. Means for setting the state of the flag register to the specific state when or after the second predetermined process (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the processing of steps S6213 to S6218 in the main CPU 63 is executed function, in the twenty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6314 to S6322 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature U4, the second predetermined process is executed not only when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed. The state of the flag register is set to a particular state when it terminates or when it terminates. This makes it possible to resume the first predetermined process in a situation where the state of the flag register is in a predetermined specific state. Also, it is possible to set the state of the flag register to the specific state before and after the second predetermined process. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the state of the flag register due to one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from affecting the other process.

Feature U5. Predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) for temporarily storing information when executing processing in the control means,
The state setting means
Means for making the state of a predetermined storage area in the predetermined storage means to be the specific state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-seventh embodiment, A function of executing the processing of steps S6302 to S6307 in the main side CPU 63);
Means for storing the information stored in the predetermined storage area in the flag register so that the state of the flag register becomes the specific state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the processing of step S6211 in the main CPU 63 is the function to be executed (in the twenty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S6312 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features U1 to U4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature U5, even if the configuration is such that the state of the flag register cannot be directly set to a specific state as an instruction of the control means, the flag can be set by writing information to the predetermined storage means and reading the information. It is possible to set the state of a register to a specific state.

Feature U6. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (specific control stack area 222) in which the control means can write information by a push command and in which the control means can read information by a pop command;
a work area (work area 221 for specific control) in which the control means can write and read information by a load command;
with
The gaming machine according to feature U5, wherein the predetermined storage area is provided in the stack area.

According to feature U6, even in a configuration in which information stored in the work area cannot be directly written to the flag register, the state of the flag register is specified by using the writing of information to the stack area and the reading of the information. state can be set.

Feature U7. a predetermined register provided in the internal storage means when a situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to a situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed or a situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; state becomes a predetermined state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6205 to S6210 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-seventh embodiment, the function to execute processing),
The state setting means according to any one of features U1 to U6, wherein the state of the flag register is set to the specific state after the state of the predetermined register is set to the predetermined state. game machine.

The state of the flag register can change each time various processes are executed in the control means. In this case, according to feature U7, the state of the flag register is set to the specific state after the state of the predetermined register is set to the predetermined state. It becomes possible to make

Feature U8. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means is means for setting the state of the flag register to a specific state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-seventh embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S6302 to S6307 and step S6312 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature U8, it is possible to set the state of the flag register to a specific state as required.

For the configuration of features U1 to U8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group V>
Feature V1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a flag register provided in the internal storage means when a situation changes from a situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to a situation in which the second predetermined process is executed or a situation in which the second predetermined process is executed; information to a predetermined storage means (main RAM 65) (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63; in the sixteenth embodiment, the In the 20th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S4802 in the main CPU 63; in the 28th embodiment, the function of executing the process of steps S6402 to S6405 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6502 to S6509 in the main CPU 63);
When or after the second predetermined process is finished, the return executing means (step S3804 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment) restores the information of the flag register saved in the predetermined storage means to the flag register. in the 16th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S4404 in the main CPU 63; in the 20th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S4810 in the main CPU 63; the 28th embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S6407 to S6415 in the main side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S6511 to S6518 in the main side CPU 63 in the twenty-ninth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature V1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information in the flag register is stored in a predetermined manner. escaped by means. Thus, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the flag register from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the flag register. As a result, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process based on the state of the flag register before execution of the second predetermined process. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature V2. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The game machine according to feature V1, wherein the saving execution means saves the information of the flag register to the first predetermined storage area.

According to feature V2, since the predetermined storage means is provided with the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area, the storage destination of the information in the predetermined storage means is determined by the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. It is possible to make a clear difference. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the information in the flag register is stored in the first predetermined storage area. is evacuated to As a result, it is possible to save the information in the flag register immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the second predetermined storage area.

Feature V3. The first predetermined storage area can store and read information when the first predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the second predetermined process is executed. inability to remember information,
The second predetermined storage area can store and read information when the second predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature V2, wherein information cannot be stored.

According to feature V3, the first predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. becomes.

Feature V4. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (specific control stack area 222) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 221 for specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine according to any one of features V1 to V3, wherein the save execution means saves the information of the flag register to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature V4, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the stack area in the second predetermined storage area and the work area, the information of the flag register is saved. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

Feature V5. The gaming machine according to feature V4, wherein the save execution means saves the information of the flag register to the work area.

According to feature V5, since the information of the flag register is saved to the work area, the information can be saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer.

Feature V6. The save execution means is
Means for storing the information of the flag register in a predetermined register provided in the internal storage means (a function of executing the processing of steps S6402 and S6403 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-eighth embodiment; the main CPU in the twenty-ninth embodiment; A function of executing the processing of steps S6502 to S6505 in the side CPU 63);
Means for storing the information of the flag register stored in the predetermined register in the predetermined storage means (in the twenty-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S6404 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-ninth embodiment, the main CPU 63 a function to execute the processing of step S6506 in
The gaming machine according to any one of features V1 to V5, characterized by comprising:

According to feature V6, even in a configuration in which the information in the flag register cannot be directly saved in the predetermined storage means as an instruction of the control means, the information is written to the predetermined register and the information stored in the predetermined register is stored in the predetermined register. The information in the flag register can be saved in the predetermined storage means by using the writing to the storage means.

For the configuration of features V1 to V6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group W>
Feature W1. Equipped with control means (main side CPU 63) for executing various processes,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
abnormal event monitoring means (program monitoring unit 252) for monitoring whether an abnormal event has occurred;
It is possible to create a situation in which information erasure processing is executed for at least the first predetermined storage area based on the fact that the abnormal event has been identified by the abnormal event monitoring means. erasing status generation means (reset signal output unit 251) to
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature W1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, and the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased. Further, based on the identification of the occurrence of the abnormal event, the information erasing process is performed on at least the first predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed while the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is despite the occurrence of an abnormal event.

Feature W2. The control means is
Means for executing processing for storing power failure response information when the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped (in the thirtieth embodiment, a function for executing the processing of steps S6709 and S6710 in the main CPU 63 , in the 32nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7609 to S7611 in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power to the control means is started and the process at the time of supply start is executed in a situation where the power failure countermeasure information is not stored, the erasing process of the information is performed on at least the first predetermined storage area. In the thirtieth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S6607 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7704, S7705, S7808 and S7810 in the main CPU 63);
with
The erasing condition generation means causes the control means to start the supply in a situation where the power failure countermeasure information is not stored based on the occurrence of the abnormal event being identified by the abnormal event monitoring means. The gaming machine according to feature W1, characterized in that time processing is executed.

According to the feature W2, when the supply of operating power to the control means is started in a situation where the power failure handling information is not stored and the process at the time of supply start is executed, the information erasing process is performed at least at the first predetermined level. By executing the information in the storage area, the information in the first predetermined storage area is retained as it is when the supply of operating power to the control means is started in a situation where the power failure process is not properly performed. It is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed in this state. In this case, based on the identification of the occurrence of the abnormal event, the control means executes the process at the time of supply start in a situation where the power failure countermeasure information is not stored. As a result, by using the configuration for executing the information erasing process when the process at the start of supply is executed by the control means in a situation where the power failure response information is not stored, An erasure process can be performed.

Feature W3. The control means executes various processes when a reset signal is received, and receives the reset signal from a state in which the reset signal is not received while operating power is being supplied. The process at the start of supply is started based on the fact that the
The erasing condition generation means causes the control means to stop receiving the reset signal based on the identification of the occurrence of the abnormal event by the abnormal event monitoring means. The gaming machine according to feature W2, characterized in that the reset signal is received by the game machine.

According to the feature W3, it is possible to obtain the above-described excellent effects by switching the reception state of the reset signal.

Feature W4. The control means is configured to temporarily store information in the internal storage means (register and program counter of the main CPU 63) when executing the process, and the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the first predetermined storage means. It is a configuration that can be temporarily saved in an area,
The abnormal event monitoring means monitors whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the internal storage means as the abnormal event,
Any one of features W1 to W3, wherein the erasure condition generation means generates a condition in which the information erasure processing is executed for at least both the first predetermined storage area and the internal storage means. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature W4, the information stored in the internal storage means can be temporarily saved in the first predetermined storage area. There is a possibility that an abnormality has also occurred in the information stored in the 1 predetermined storage area. In this case, when an abnormality occurs in the information stored in the internal storage means, the information erasing process is executed not only for the internal storage means but also for the first predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed in that state even though there is an abnormality in the information stored in the first predetermined storage area.

Feature W5. The erasing condition generating means prevents the information erasing process from being executed in the second predetermined storage area even if the abnormal event monitoring means identifies that the abnormal event has occurred. The gaming machine according to any one of features W1 to W4, characterized by:

According to feature W5, it is possible to store and hold information in the second predetermined storage area even if an abnormal event occurs.

Feature W6. The erasing condition generating means performs the information erasing process in the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area based on the occurrence of the abnormal event being identified by the abnormal event monitoring means. The gaming machine according to any one of features W1 to W4, characterized in that it creates a situation that is executed for both.

According to the feature W6, the information erasing process is executed for both the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area based on the identification that the abnormal event has occurred. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed while the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is despite the occurrence of the abnormal event, and the occurrence of the abnormal event. It is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed in a state in which the information in the second predetermined storage area is held as it is in spite of the fact that the second predetermined process has been performed.

Feature W7. The information erasing process for the first predetermined storage area is executed in the first predetermined process, and the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area is executed in the second predetermined process. The gaming machine according to feature W6.

According to feature W7, regarding the information erasing process as well, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. It is possible to make it possible to

Feature W8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features W1 to W7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing a game history.

According to the feature W8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature W9. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs due to the execution of a game is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature W9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature W10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature W9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the feature W10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature W11. The gaming machine according to feature W10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the characteristic W11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features W1 to W11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group X>
Feature X1. Equipped with control means (main side CPU 63) for executing various processes,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The second predetermined process execution means is an erasure execution means ( In the twenty-fifth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processing of steps S6103 and S6107. In the thirtieth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processing of step S7204. In the thirty-first embodiment, the main side CPU 63 , and in the thirty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S7808 and S7810 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature X1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased.

Further, when an erasure trigger occurs, the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area. It is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed while the information of is held as it is. Further, since the erasing process of the information is executed in the second predetermined process, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from intervening in updating the information in the second predetermined storage area.

Feature X2. The erasure executing means executes the erasing process of the information in the second predetermined storage area while preventing non-erasure target information (management monitoring flag, return address information, information of various registers) from being erased. The game machine according to the characterizing feature X1.

According to the characteristic X2, the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area is performed while the non-erasable information in the second predetermined storage area is not erased. This makes it possible to execute information erasing processing for the second predetermined storage area while preventing even necessary information from being erased.

Feature X3. The second predetermined process executing means performs the Storage executing means (in the thirtieth embodiment, The function of executing the processing of steps S7102 to S7107 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S7502 to S7507 in the main CPU 63 in the 31st embodiment, and the step S7802 in the main CPU 63 in the 32nd embodiment. ~ a function to execute the processing of step S7807),
The game according to feature X2, wherein the erasure executing means executes the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area while preventing the restoration correspondence information from being erased as the non-erasable information. machine.

According to the feature X3, when returning from the situation in which the second predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed, even the recovery support information necessary for the situation is not erased. It becomes possible to execute information erasing processing for the storage area.

Feature X4. The storage executing means is characterized in that, as the return correspondence information, information of a return address of the program when the second predetermined processing is terminated and the program is returned to the first predetermined processing is stored in the second predetermined storage area. The game machine according to feature X3.

According to feature X4, the information erasing process is executed for the second predetermined storage area while preventing the information of the return address of the program from being erased when returning to the first predetermined process. Even if the information erasing process is executed for the memory, it is possible to return to the predetermined program in the first predetermined process when the second predetermined process ends.

Feature X5. The control means is configured to temporarily store information in the internal storage means (register of the main CPU 63) when executing the process,
The gaming machine according to feature X3 or X4, wherein the storage execution means stores information stored in the internal storage means in the second predetermined storage area as the return correspondence information.

According to feature X5, the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area while the information in the internal storage means used in the first predetermined process is not erased. On the other hand, even if the information erasing process is executed, it is possible to restore the information used in the first predetermined process to the internal storage means when the second predetermined process is completed.

Feature X6. The erasure execution means causes the information erasure process to be executed in the second predetermined storage area as the erasure opportunity based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the second predetermined storage area. The gaming machine according to any one of features X1 to X5, characterized by:

According to the feature X6, since the information erasing process is executed for the second predetermined storage area based on the occurrence of the abnormality in the second predetermined storage area, It is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed while the user is in the state.

Feature X7. The second predetermined process execution means is a means for monitoring whether the second predetermined storage area is normal as the second predetermined process (in the thirtieth embodiment, steps S7201 to S7203 in the main CPU 63 are A gaming machine according to feature X6, characterized in that it has a function of executing processing.

According to feature X7, not only the erasing of information in the second predetermined storage area but also the monitoring of whether or not the second predetermined storage area is normal can be performed by the second predetermined processing without intervening the first predetermined processing. Therefore, it becomes possible to execute the monitoring of whether the second predetermined storage area is normal and the execution of the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area as a series of processes in the second predetermined process. .

Feature X8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features X1 to X7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature X8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature X9. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs due to the execution of a game is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature X9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature X10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. A gaming machine according to feature X9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic X10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature X11. The gaming machine according to feature X10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature X11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features X1 to X11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group Y>
Feature Y1. Equipped with control means (main side CPU 63) for executing various processes,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
First calculation means for calculating first reference numerical information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information stored in the first predetermined storage area (in the thirtieth embodiment, the processing of steps S6604 and S6710 in the main CPU 63 is executed function, a function of executing the processing of step S7304 in the main CPU 63 in the 31st embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S7610 and S7701 in the main CPU 63 in the 32nd embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature Y1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased. In this case, the first reference numerical value information corresponding to the plurality of information stored in the first predetermined storage area is calculated. By using the first reference numerical value information, it becomes possible to specify whether or not information abnormality has occurred only in the first predetermined storage area.

Feature Y2. Information erasing means for executing information erasing processing for the first predetermined storage area based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the first reference numerical information calculated by the first calculating means. (In the thirtieth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S6607 in the main CPU 63; in the thirty-first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7401 and S7402 in the main CPU 63; A gaming machine according to feature Y1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of steps S7704 and S7705 in the CPU 63 .

According to feature Y2, when the occurrence of an abnormality in the first reference numerical information is identified, the information is erased from the first predetermined storage area. First, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed while the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is.

Feature Y3. The first calculation means is
First power failure calculation means for calculating the first reference numerical information when the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped (in the thirtieth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S6710 in the main CPU 63, In the thirty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S7610 in the main CPU 63);
First power-on calculation means for calculating the first reference numerical value information when the supply of operating power to the control means is started (in the thirtieth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S6604 in the main side CPU 63 , a function of executing the processing of step S7304 in the main side CPU 63 in the 31st embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S7701 in the main side CPU 63 in the 32nd embodiment);
with
The information erasing means is based on the fact that the first reference numerical value information calculated by the first power failure time calculating means and the first reference numerical value information calculated by the first power supply time calculating means do not match. , the gaming machine according to feature Y2, wherein the erasing process of the information is executed for at least the first predetermined storage area.

According to the feature Y3, it is possible to specify whether or not the information in the first predetermined storage area is stored and held across the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped, by calculating the first reference numerical value information. becomes. When the information in the first predetermined storage area is not stored and retained across the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped, the information is erased from the first predetermined storage area. It is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed in a state in which the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is despite the occurrence of

Feature Y4. The information erasing means does not execute the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area even if an abnormality is identified with respect to the first reference numerical information calculated by the first calculating means. The gaming machine according to feature Y2 or Y3.

According to the feature Y4, when an abnormality is identified with respect to the first reference numerical value information, the information is erased from the first predetermined storage area, while the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area. No action is taken. As a result, it is possible to prevent even the information in the second predetermined storage area from being erased in a situation where an information abnormality has occurred in the first predetermined storage area.

Feature Y5. The gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y4, wherein the first reference numerical information is information that does not change according to the information stored in the second predetermined storage area.

According to feature Y5, in a configuration in which a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area exist, it is possible to individually identify an information abnormality related to the first predetermined storage area using the first reference numerical information. It becomes possible.

Feature Y6. A second calculation means (a function of executing steps S7611 and S7706 in the main CPU 63) for calculating second reference numerical information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information stored in the second predetermined storage area is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y5, characterized by:

According to feature Y6, second reference numerical information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information stored in the second predetermined storage area is calculated. By using the second reference numerical value information, it becomes possible to specify whether or not an information abnormality has occurred only in the second predetermined storage area.

Feature Y7. Means ( The gaming machine according to feature Y6, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of steps S7808 and S7810 in the main side CPU 63 .

According to feature Y7, when the occurrence of an anomaly with respect to the second reference numerical information is identified, the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area. First, it is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed while the information in the second predetermined storage area is held as it is.

Feature Y8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to feature Y8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature Y9. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs due to the execution of a game is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature Y9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature Y10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature Y9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the feature Y10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature Y11. The gaming machine according to feature Y10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature Y11, when the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features Y1 to Y11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature T group, the feature U group, the feature V group, the feature W group, the feature X group, and the feature Y group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to perform various controls appropriately, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Feature Z group>
Feature Z1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Circumstance generation means (function for executing the processes of steps S7905, S7916 and S7917 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed;
In a situation in which the supply of operating power to the control means (main CPU 63) having the setting means is started and the process at the time of supply start is being executed, Setting notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) that allows notification to be performed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature Z1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in order to confirm the set value set as the object to be used, it is necessary to once stop the supply of the operating power to the control means and then restart the supply of the operating power to the control means. . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value. In addition, since the set value is notified while the supply start process is being executed, there is no need to notify the set value when the game is interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately notify the setting value.

Feature Z2. The gaming machine according to feature Z1, wherein the condition generating means causes the settable condition to occur in a condition in which the supply start processing is being executed.

According to feature Z2, a settable situation in which the set value to be used can be set and a situation in which the set value to be used is notified in a situation in which the set value to be used is not settable can be determined at the start of supply. It is possible to summarize the situation in which the process is being executed.

Feature Z3. A first specifying means for specifying the occurrence of the first trigger event (a function of executing the processing of steps S7912 and S7916 in the main CPU 63),
The setting notifying means detects the setting possible based on the fact that the process at the start of supply is being executed and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means. The game machine according to feature Z1 or Z2, wherein the set value to be used is notified in a situation other than the situation.

According to feature Z3, in order to notify the set value to be used, it is necessary to generate the first trigger event as well as to start supplying operating power to the control means. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Feature Z4. The gaming machine according to feature Z3, wherein the first trigger event is that a predetermined operation is performed with a setting key on the setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a).

According to feature Z4, it is necessary to perform a predetermined operation with the setting key on the setting key insertion portion in order to notify the setting of the use object. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Feature Z5. The setting notification means satisfies a notification condition based on the fact that the process at the time of supply start is being executed and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means. in such a case, notification of the set value to be used is performed in a situation in which the setting is not possible,
The condition generating means satisfies a setting condition based on the fact that the process at the time of supply start is being executed and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means. when the setting is possible,
The gaming machine according to feature Z3 or Z4, wherein the notification condition and the setting condition are different.

According to feature Z5, in both the case of generating the settable state and the case of notifying the set value to be used, not only is the supply of operating power to the control means started, but also the first trigger event is generated. need to occur. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform both the act of fraudulently causing the setting value to be used and the act of fraudulently trying to confirm the setting value to be used. On the other hand, since the setting condition for generating the settable state and the notification condition for notifying the set value to be used are different, the settable state and the set value to be used are notified. It is possible to cause either one of

Feature Z6. A second identifying means for identifying the occurrence of the second trigger event (a function of executing the processing of step S7905 in the main CPU 63),
The setting condition is a situation in which the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the second Established based on the fact that the occurrence of the triggering event is specified,
The notification condition is a situation in which the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the second The gaming machine according to feature Z5, which is established based on the fact that the occurrence of the trigger event is not specified.

According to feature Z6, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the control means and generate not only the first trigger event but also the second trigger event. Thus, in both cases of setting the set value to be used and notifying the set value to be used, not only is the supply of operating power to the control means started, but also In a configuration where it is necessary to generate the first trigger event, it is possible to make the operation for generating the settable state more complicated. Therefore, it is possible to more intensively prevent an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used.

Feature Z7. The gaming machine according to feature Z6, wherein the second trigger event is that a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c) is operated.

According to feature Z7, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary not only to start supplying operating power to the control means and to generate the first trigger event, but also to operate the predetermined operation means. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessively complicated operation for properly generating a settable state while making it difficult to illegally set a setting value to be used. becomes possible.

Feature Z8. Information erasing means ( A gaming machine according to feature Z6 or Z7, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step S7915 in the main side CPU 63.

According to feature Z8, the second trigger event necessary for executing the information erasing process is used to determine the conditions for generating a settable state and the set values to be used in situations where the settable state is not possible. It is possible to make the conditions for the notification to be different.

Feature Z9. The gaming machine according to feature Z8, wherein the information erasing means executes the information erasing process even when the setting possible state occurs.

According to feature Z9, it is possible to execute the information erasing process when the setting becomes possible.

Feature Z10. A situation in which the occurrence of the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means The gaming machine according to feature Z8 or Z9, wherein when the setting is not set, the information erasing process is executed by the information erasing means even though the setting is not possible.

According to the feature Z10, depending on whether or not the first trigger event is generated when the supply of operating power to the control means is started, the information erasing process is executed and the settable state is established. It is possible to select the case where the erasing process is executed but the setting is not possible.

For the configuration of features Z1 to Z10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group a>
Features a1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Situation generation means (function for executing the processes of steps S7905, S7916, and S7917 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed;
Information erasing means for executing information erasing processing (function for executing the processing of step S7915 in the main CPU 63);
setting notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) for notifying the setting value to be used in a situation in which the setting is not possible;
a first identifying means for identifying the occurrence of the first trigger event (a function of executing the processing of steps S7912 and S7916 in the main CPU 63);
a second identifying means for identifying the occurrence of the second trigger event (a function of executing the processing of step S7905 in the main CPU 63);
with
The situation generation means identifies the occurrence of the first trigger event by the first identification means in a situation where the supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started and the process at the time of supply start is being executed. the settable situation based on the situation where the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means, and
The information erasing means performs the information erasing process based on the fact that the occurrence of the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means in the situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed. and run
A situation in which the occurrence of the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means if it is not set, the information erasing means executes the information erasing process even though the setting is not possible,
The setting notifying means is in a situation in which the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the second A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the fact that the occurrence of a triggering event is not specified, the set value to be used is notified in a situation in which the setting is not possible.

According to the feature a1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the information erasing process can be executed, it is possible to prevent the game from being played even though the information abnormality has occurred. In addition, since the setting value set to be used can be notified, it is possible to check the setting value.

In this case, in order to confirm the set value that is set to be used, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the control means and to generate the first trigger event. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

In addition, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the control means and generate not only the first trigger event but also the second trigger event. Thus, in both cases of setting the set value to be used and notifying the set value to be used, not only is the supply of operating power to the control means started, but also In a configuration where it is necessary to generate the first trigger event, it is possible to make the operation for generating the settable state more complicated. Therefore, it is possible to more intensively prevent an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used.

In addition, by using the second trigger event necessary for executing the information erasing process, the condition for generating the settable state and the set value to be used in the non-settable state are notified. It is possible to make the conditions to be different.

Depending on whether or not the first trigger event is generated when the supply of operating power to the control means is started, the information erasing process may be executed and the setting possible state may be established. It is possible to select whether or not it is possible to set what is executed.

Feature a2. The gaming machine according to feature a1, wherein the first trigger event is that a predetermined operation is performed with a setting key on a setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a).

According to feature a2, it is necessary to perform a predetermined operation with the setting key on the setting key insertion portion in order to notify the setting of the use object. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Feature a3. The gaming machine according to feature a1 or a2, wherein the second trigger event is operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to feature a3, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary not only to start supplying operating power to the control means and to generate the first trigger event but also to operate the predetermined operation means. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessively complicated operation for properly generating a settable state while making it difficult to illegally set a setting value to be used. becomes possible.

For the configuration of features a1 to a3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group of features Z and the group of features a, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration capable of suitably confirming the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this regard. .

<Characteristic group b>
Feature b1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Situation generation means (function for executing the processes of steps S7905, S7916, and S7917 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed;
setting monitoring means for executing a setting monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal (function for executing the process of step S8220 in the main CPU 63);
with
A gaming machine characterized in that the setting monitoring process is not included in the process at the start of supply, which is executed when the supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started.

According to the feature b1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the setting monitoring process is executed to monitor whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal, if the setting value to be used is abnormal, it is possible to deal with it. In addition, since the setting monitoring process is not included in the process at the start of supply, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects while preventing the processing load from increasing in the process at the start of supply.

Feature b2. The gaming machine according to feature b1, wherein the condition generating means generates the settable condition in a condition in which the supply start processing is being executed.

According to the feature b2, since the settable state occurs when the supply start process is being executed, it is possible to set the set value to be used before the game is started. . In this case, since the set values to be used are set in the process at the start of supply, the processing load in the process at the start of supply increases accordingly. On the other hand, since the configuration of the feature b1 is provided and the setting monitoring process is not included in the process at the start of supply, the processing load of the process at the start of supply is not further increased. It becomes possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal.

Feature b3. The gaming machine according to feature b1 or b2, wherein the setting monitoring means executes the setting monitoring process after the supply start process is completed.

According to the feature b3, since the setting monitoring process is executed after the process at the start of supply is completed, the setting value of the object to be used is abnormal while preventing the processing load from increasing at the time of the process at the start of supply. It is possible to monitor whether or not

Feature b4. The gaming machine according to feature b3, wherein the setting monitoring means executes the setting monitoring process each time a monitoring opportunity occurs after the supply start process is completed.

According to the characteristic b4, since the setting monitoring process is executed every time a monitoring trigger occurs after the process at the time of supply start is completed, it becomes easy to identify that the setting value to be used is abnormal.

Feature b5. Equipped with means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features b1 to b4, wherein the interrupt processing includes the setting monitoring processing.

According to the feature b5, since the setting monitoring process is executed every time it is started periodically, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal.

Feature b6. The setting monitoring means is means for regulating the progress of the game (steps S8207 and A gaming machine according to any one of features b1 to b5, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step S8302.

According to the feature b6, when it is specified that the setting value for use is abnormal, the progress of the game is regulated. It is possible to prevent

Feature b7. The setting monitoring means notifies the player to recognize that the setting possible state should be generated based on the fact that the setting value of the object to be used is specified to be abnormal in the setting monitoring process. The gaming machine according to any one of features b1 to b6, characterized by comprising means for executing the processing (function for executing the processing of step S8303 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature b7, when it is specified that the set value of the object to be used is abnormal, the notification is executed so that the player can recognize that the setting possible state should be generated. When the value becomes abnormal, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

For the configuration of features b1 to b7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic b group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group c>
Characteristics c1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means (35th check control means) causes the predetermined display means to perform a check display that enables confirmation of whether or not the predetermined display means is normal based on the occurrence of the check opportunity. In the embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S9102 in the main side CPU 63, and in the 38th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S9602 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the characteristic c1, the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means based on the occurrence of the check opportunity. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal.

Feature c2. The predetermined display means has a plurality of light emitting units (display segments 321 to 324),
The gaming machine according to feature c1, wherein the check display is a display that enables confirmation that each of the plurality of light emitting units can be in a light emitting state.

According to the feature c2, each of the plurality of light-emitting portions of the predetermined display means is in a light-emitting state as a display for checking. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not each of the plurality of light-emitting portions of the predetermined display means is in a light-emitting state.

Feature c3. The gaming machine according to feature c1 or c2, wherein the check opportunity occurs when supply of operating power is started.

According to feature c3, since the check display is performed when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to quickly confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal.

Feature c4. The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c3, wherein the check opportunity occurs each time supply of operating power is started.

According to the feature c4, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal every time the supply of operating power is started.

Feature c5. The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c4, wherein the check opportunity is generated without requiring an operation for generating the check opportunity when supply of operating power is started.

According to the characteristic c5, when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display is performed without requiring any special operation. It becomes possible to

Feature c6. The check control means causes the predetermined display means to perform the display for checking when the supply of the operating power is started and the check trigger is generated, and when the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c5, wherein the display for checking is not displayed on the predetermined display means when the check opportunity has not occurred.

According to the characteristic c6, since the check display is performed when the supply of the operating power is started and the check opportunity is generated, the predetermined display is performed before the game is started on the gaming machine. It becomes possible to confirm whether the means is normal. On the other hand, even if the supply of operating power is started, the check display is not performed if the check opportunity has not occurred. It is possible to prevent

Feature c7. Means (function for executing the processing of step S8606 in the main side CPU 63) for storing information in the use correspondence storage means (management start flag) based on the gaming machine being used in a predetermined manner,
The check control means generates the check opportunity when the supply of operating power is started and the information stored in the use correspondence storage means does not correspond to the use correspondence information. and when the supply of operating power is started and the information stored in the use correspondence storage means corresponds to the use correspondence information. The game machine according to feature c6, characterized in that the predetermined display means does not display the display for checking assuming that the check opportunity has not occurred.

According to feature c7, when the supply of operating power is started until the game machine is used in a predetermined mode, the predetermined display means performs a check display, indicating that the game machine has been used in a predetermined mode. Even if the supply of operating power is started based on this, the display for checking is not performed by the predetermined display means. As a result, for example, at the shipping stage of the game machine, when the supply of the operating power is started, the display for checking is performed on the predetermined display means, thereby determining whether the predetermined display means is normal or not. After the game machine is installed in the game hall, even if the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed by the predetermined display means.

Feature c8. The check control means is
Display termination means for terminating the check display on the predetermined display means based on the occurrence of the termination opportunity (function for executing the processing of step S9002 in the main CPU 63 and function for making a negative determination in step S9101);
Cancellation means for terminating the check display on the predetermined display means based on the occurrence of the cancellation opportunity even in a situation where the termination opportunity has not occurred (the function of executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 and A function of making a negative determination in step S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101;
The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature c8, the check display is terminated based on the occurrence of the cancellation trigger even if the check display end trigger has not occurred, so the situation where the check display is performed on the predetermined display means. However, it is possible to end the check display in the middle and perform another display.

Feature c9. The gaming machine according to feature c8, wherein the cancel opportunity is generated based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to the characteristic c9, since the cancellation trigger is generated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means, it is possible to terminate the check display at any timing.

Characteristic c10. The predetermined display control means is a separate display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63) that performs a separate display different from the check display when a separate display execution situation occurs. prepared,
The gaming machine according to feature c8 or c9, wherein the cancellation opportunity is generated based on the state of execution of the separate display.

According to the feature c10, when a cancellation trigger occurs based on the status of execution of another display, the display for checking ends, so it is possible to give priority to the separate display over the display for checking.

Feature c11. Characteristic features c1 to characterized by comprising means for waiting the progress of processing in a situation where the check display is being executed by the predetermined display means (function for executing the processing of step S9406 in the main CPU 63) The gaming machine according to any one of c10.

According to the feature c11, since the check display is performed by the predetermined display means while the progress of the process is on standby, it is possible to perform the check display while suppressing an increase in the processing load.

Characteristic c12. The check control means causes the predetermined display means to start the check display before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of c1 to c11.

According to the characteristic c12, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before a game is played in the game machine when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature c13. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63);
with
A configuration in which predetermined setting-related processing (setting confirmation processing, setting value update processing) related to the setting value can be executed while the processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed,
The gaming machine according to feature c12, wherein the check control means starts the check display on the predetermined display means in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature c13, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, a predetermined setting-related process regarding a set value can be executed while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to execute the setting-related process before the game is started. In this case, the check display is started on the predetermined display means while the process for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to integrate not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means with respect to the processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Characteristic c14. The check control means is means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment). (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9404 and S9405 in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature c14, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the predetermined setting-related processing is executed.

Characteristic c15. The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed (function for executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature c13 or c14, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature c15, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, so that the manager of the game hall can confirm the current setting value by checking the predetermined display means. It is possible to comprehend. In this case, the configuration of the feature c13 is provided, and not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means are integrated in the processing when the supply of the operating power is started. , the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine whether the predetermined display means is normal and the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine the current set value are performed at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to perform collectively in the situation where is being executed.

Further, when the configuration of the feature c14 is provided, the predetermined display means is normal because the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means. After confirming whether or not it is, it is possible to confirm the current set value using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value.

Characteristic c16. The check control means is
means for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the occurrence of a cancellation opportunity in the predetermined setting-related processing in the situation where the check display is performed (function and step for executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 A function of making a negative determination in S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
The gaming machine according to feature c15, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature c16, before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means. , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the check display is being performed, the check display is terminated when a predetermined setting-related process is executed and a cancellation trigger occurs. Thus, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current setting value can be displayed by the predetermined display means by terminating the check display without waiting for the end of the check display. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Feature c17. The gaming machine according to feature c16, wherein the cancel opportunity is generated based on operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to the feature c17, since the cancellation trigger occurs based on the operation of the predetermined operation means, it is possible to end the check display at any timing.

Characteristic c18. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for making it possible to change the setting value to be used (in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the step in the main CPU 63 A function of making an affirmative determination in S8806, steps S8817 and S8818, and a function of making an affirmative determination in steps S9407, S9418 and S9419 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features c13 to c17.

According to the feature c18, in addition to the processing for setting the set value to be used, the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means is aggregated with respect to the processing for starting the supply of the operating power. becomes possible.

Feature c19. The setting means updates the set value to be used based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c) in the settable state,
The check control means is
means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the settable state is reached (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the fact that the predetermined operation means is operated in the setting possible state in the situation where the check display is performed (executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 function and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63 and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
with
The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means after the check display ends in the settable state (executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature c18, characterized in that it has a function to play.

According to the feature c19, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the setting becomes possible in the state where the check display is being performed and the predetermined operation means is operated, the check display is ended and the current set value is displayed. As a result, when the setting becomes possible, it is possible to end the display for check and display the current set value on the predetermined display means without waiting for the end of the display for check. . Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Furthermore, in the configuration in which the setting value to be used is updated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state, the check display is displayed based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state. Since the current set value is displayed after the end, no dedicated operation is required to end the check display and display the current set value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of the work for updating the setting values to be used.

Feature c20. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features c13 to c19, characterized by:

According to the feature c20, in addition to the process for confirming the current set value, the process for starting the check display on the predetermined display means can be integrated into the process for starting the supply of the operating power. It becomes possible.

Feature c21. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c20, characterized by:

According to the feature c21, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature c1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features c1 to c21, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group d>
Feature d1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means checks whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed when the supply of operating power is started. Check control means for causing the predetermined display means to perform the display (a function of executing the processing of step S9102 in the main CPU 63 in the 35th embodiment, and executing the processing of step S9602 in the main CPU 63 in the 38th embodiment function).

According to the feature d1, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal by performing the check display on the predetermined display means. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the check display is started before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It becomes possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the game is played.

Feature d2. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63);
with
A configuration in which predetermined setting-related processing (setting confirmation processing, setting value update processing) related to the setting value can be executed while the processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed,
The gaming machine according to feature d1, wherein the check control means starts the display for check on the predetermined display means in a situation where the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature d2, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, a predetermined setting-related process regarding a set value can be executed while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to execute the setting-related process before the game is started. In this case, the check display is started on the predetermined display means while the process for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to integrate not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means with respect to the processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature d3. The check control means is means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment). (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9404 and S9405 in the main CPU 63).

According to feature d3, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the predetermined setting-related processing is executed.

Feature d4. The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed (function for executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature d2 or d3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature d4, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current set value is displayed on the predetermined display means. It is possible to comprehend. In this case, the configuration of feature d2 is provided, and not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means is integrated in the processing when the supply of operating power is started. , the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine whether the predetermined display means is normal and the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine the current set value are performed at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to perform collectively in the situation where is being executed.

Further, when the configuration of feature d3 is provided, the predetermined display means is normal because the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current set value is displayed on the predetermined display means. After confirming whether or not it is, it is possible to confirm the current set value using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value.

Feature d5. The check control means is
means for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the occurrence of a cancellation opportunity in the predetermined setting-related processing in the situation where the check display is performed (function and step for executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 A function of making a negative determination in S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
The gaming machine according to feature d4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature d5, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current set value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal, , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the check display is being performed, the check display is terminated when a predetermined setting-related process is executed and a cancellation trigger occurs. Thus, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current setting value can be displayed by the predetermined display means by terminating the check display without waiting for the end of the check display. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Feature d6. The gaming machine according to feature d5, wherein the cancel opportunity is generated based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to the characteristic d6, since the cancellation trigger occurs based on the operation of the predetermined operation means, it is possible to end the check display at an arbitrary timing.

Feature d7. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for making it possible to change the setting value to be used (in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the step in the main CPU 63 A function of making an affirmative determination in S8806, steps S8817 and S8818, and a function of making an affirmative determination in steps S9407, S9418 and S9419 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features d2 to d6.

According to the feature d7, in addition to the processing for setting the set value to be used, the processing for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means is aggregated with respect to the processing for starting the supply of the operating power. becomes possible.

Feature d8. The setting means updates the set value to be used based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c) in the settable state,
The check control means is
means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the settable state is reached (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the fact that the predetermined operation means is operated in the setting possible state in the situation where the check display is performed (executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 function and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63 and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
with
The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means after the check display ends in the settable state (executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature d7, characterized in that it has a function to play.

According to the feature d8, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal, , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the setting becomes possible in the state where the check display is being performed and the predetermined operation means is operated, the check display is ended and the current set value is displayed. As a result, when the setting becomes possible, it is possible to end the display for check and display the current set value on the predetermined display means without waiting for the end of the display for check. . Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Furthermore, in the configuration in which the setting value to be used is updated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state, the check display is displayed based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state. Since the current set value is displayed after the end, no dedicated operation is required to end the check display and display the current set value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of the work for updating the setting values to be used.

Feature d9. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features d2 to d8, characterized by:

According to the feature d9, in addition to the process for confirming the current set value, the process for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means can be aggregated with respect to the process for starting the supply of the operating power. It becomes possible.

Feature d10. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features d1 to d9, characterized by:

According to the feature d10, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature d1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features d1 to d10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group of characteristics c and the group of characteristics d, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration in which it is possible to confirm whether or not the display on the predetermined display means is being performed correctly, and there is still room for improvement in this regard. be.

<Characteristic group e>
Features e1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S8601 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Mode information storage means (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the mode information storage means is capable of storing a plurality of the mode information derived at different timings by the information deriving means.

According to feature e1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the derived mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Also, the mode information storage means can store a plurality of mode information derived at different timings. As a result, it is possible to grasp the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in a plurality of periods, so that it is possible to accurately grasp the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event.

Feature e2. The mode information storage means is
a recent storage area (current state area 311) for storing the most recent mode information derived by the information deriving means;
and a past storage area (first to third history areas 312 to 314) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means before the mode information stored in the latest storage area. The gaming machine according to feature e1, characterized by:

According to the feature e2, since both the most recent mode information and the past mode information derived before it are stored, not only the most recent occurrence frequency of the predetermined event but also the past one can be grasped. becomes possible.

Feature e3. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the period start trigger to the occurrence of the period end trigger (the function of executing the processing of steps S8605 and S8613 in the main CPU 63);
Most recent storage execution means (a step in the main CPU 63) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means in the most recent storage area in a situation where the elapse of the predetermined period has not been specified by the period lapse specifying means a function to execute the processing of S8602);
the predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed; a past memory executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps S8607 and S8614 in the main CPU 63) for storing in the past storage area mode information corresponding to the period corresponding to the result of the game in the period;
The gaming machine according to feature e2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature e3, the mode information derived when the predetermined period has not passed is stored in the latest storage area, and the mode information derived when the predetermined period has passed is stored in the past storage area. be done. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the most recent frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event, and to grasp the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in the past in units of a predetermined period. In addition, since mode information is stored in the past storage area in units of a predetermined period, it is possible to reduce the number of mode information stored in the past storage area.

Feature e4. Means for erasing the history information stored in the history storage means (processing of steps S8608 and S8615 in main CPU 63 The gaming machine according to feature e3, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature e4, since the history information in the history information storage means is deleted when the predetermined period has passed, it is possible to reduce the required storage capacity of the history information storage means. In addition, even if the history information is erased after the predetermined period of time has passed, the mode information derived using the history information in the predetermined period is stored in the past storage area. It becomes possible to grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the period of .

Feature e5. The gaming machine according to any one of features e2 to e4, wherein the past storage area can store a plurality of pieces of the mode information with different derived timings.

According to feature e5, since a plurality of pieces of mode information are stored in the past storage area, it is possible to compare the occurrence frequencies of predetermined events corresponding to a plurality of periods.

Feature e6. Elapsed period identifying means for identifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of a predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of a predetermined period end trigger (a function of executing the processing of steps S8605 and S8613 in the main CPU 63 )and,
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed past memory executing means (function of executing the processes of steps S8607 and S8614 in the main CPU 63) for storing the mode information corresponding to the period corresponding to the game result in the period in the mode information storage means;
with
The game according to any one of features e1 to e5, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of mode information corresponding to the different predetermined periods. machine.

According to feature e6, a plurality of pieces of past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period are stored. It becomes possible to compare the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event that occurs.

Feature e7. Means for erasing the history information stored in the history storage means (processing of steps S8608 and S8615 in main CPU 63 The gaming machine according to feature e6, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature e7, since the history information in the history information storage means is deleted when the predetermined period has passed, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history information storage means. In addition, even if the history information is erased after the predetermined period of time has passed, the mode information derived using the history information in the predetermined period is stored in the past storage area. It becomes possible to grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the period of .

Feature e8. Means (main side) for controlling notification means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so that notifications corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the mode information storage means are sequentially executed A gaming machine according to any one of features e1 to e7, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of steps S8702 to S8709 in the CPU 63.

According to the characteristic e8, the notification corresponding to the mode information is performed by the notification means. This makes it possible to grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. In addition, since notification corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of mode information is sequentially executed, it is possible to individually grasp the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in a plurality of periods while reducing the number of notification means.

Feature e9. The mode information storage means includes a first storage area (first history area 312) capable of storing the mode information and a second storage area (second history area 313) capable of storing the mode information. ), and
This game machine is a means for shifting the mode information stored in the first storage area to the second storage area by an instruction including at least an LDIR instruction when an information shift opportunity occurs (step S8607 in the main CPU 63). and a function of executing the processing of step S8614).

According to the feature e9, it is possible to shift the mode information between storage areas with a simple processing configuration.

For the configuration of features e1 to e9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group e, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature f group>
Features f1. Means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63);
A power failure monitoring means (a function of executing the processing of step S8901 in the main CPU 63) that enables a power failure monitoring process to be performed to monitor the occurrence of a power failure in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed )and,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature f1, the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the process for starting the supply of the operating power is being executed. When it occurs, it becomes possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature f2. Equipped with means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The interrupt processing includes the power failure monitoring processing,
The gaming machine according to feature f1, wherein the interrupt process can be started by interrupting in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed.

According to feature f2, the interrupt process is periodically interrupted and activated even when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the operation power supply start process is being executed. It is possible to periodically monitor the occurrence of a power failure even under such circumstances.

Feature f3. The interrupt process can be interrupted and activated even in a situation where the post-end process (steps S8822 to S8825 in the main CPU 63) is being executed after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. The gaming machine according to feature f2.

According to the feature f3, by using an interrupt process that can be started by interrupting in a situation in which the post-end process is being executed, the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. can be done systematically.

Feature f4. The interrupt process includes a progress corresponding process (steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63) executed to control the progress of the game,
When the interrupt process is started by an interruption while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the power failure monitoring process is executed, but the progress handling process is not executed.
Characteristic feature f3, characterized in that both the power failure monitoring process and the progress handling process can be executed when the interrupt process is interrupted and activated while the post-end process is being executed. game machine.

According to the feature f4, by using an interrupt process that can be started by interrupting in a situation where the post-end process is being executed, the occurrence of a power failure is regularly monitored while the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. In such a configuration, even if an interrupt process is interrupted and started in a situation where the process at the time of starting supply of operating power is being executed, the progress corresponding process for controlling the progress of the game is not executed. It becomes possible to

Feature f5. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
Any one of the features f1 to f4, characterized in that a settable state in which the setting value to be used can be changed can occur in a state in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature f5, since the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the setting values to be used are being set, a power failure occurs while the setting values to be used are being set. Even if it does, it is possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature f6. If the supply of operating power is stopped after the occurrence of a power failure has been identified in the power failure monitoring process, and if the supply of operating power is restarted, it is set to be used before the supply of operating power is stopped. The gaming machine according to feature f5, wherein a game can be played with the set value.

According to the feature f6, even if a power failure occurs while the set values to be used are being set, the power failure monitoring process identifies the occurrence of the power failure, so that the supply of the operating power is restarted. In this case, it is possible to play the game in a situation where the set value selected at the time of the power failure is used. As a result, even if a power failure occurs while the set values to be used are being set, it is not necessary to set the set values again when the supply of operating power is resumed.

For the configuration of features f1 to f6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic f group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those illustrated above, it is necessary to appropriately deal with the occurrence of a power failure, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group g>
Features g1. A setting correspondence storage area for storing setting correspondence information (low-probability mode success/failure table, high-probability mode success/failure table) corresponding to the player's advantage (first to sixth setting information storage in the thirty-ninth embodiment) Areas 325a to 325f, and first to third setting information storage areas 326a to 326c in the fortieth embodiment). In the 40th embodiment, the setting correspondence storage area 326),
setting means for setting the setting value to be used (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63);
Profit-related means for executing profit-related processing (step S504) related to player's profit by using the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means. (The function of executing the special figure fluctuation start process in the main side CPU 63),
with
A gaming machine, wherein the number of types of the setting values that can be set by the setting means is smaller than the first predetermined number.

According to the feature g1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in a configuration in which a first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to setting values are provided, the number of types of setting values to be used is larger than the first predetermined number. It is a small number. As a result, it becomes possible to share the configuration of the setting correspondence storage means with the game machine having the first predetermined number of types of setting values to be used, and to change the number of types of setting values in the game machine. Design work can be performed simply. From the above, it becomes possible to make the configuration regarding the set value suitable.

Feature g2. correspondence information storage means (set value counter in work area 221 for specific control) capable of storing correspondence information corresponding to each of the first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas;
The setting means sets the setting value to be used by changing the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means based on a change operation,
The setting correspondence information of the setting value that can be set by the setting means is stored in at least one of the setting correspondence storage areas, and is a part of the first predetermined number and is a plurality of the setting correspondences. The setting correspondence information is stored in all of the first predetermined number of the setting correspondence storage areas by using a configuration in which the same setting correspondence information is stored in the storage areas. The game machine described in g1.

According to feature g2, the setting value to be used is changed by changing the correspondence information stored and held in the correspondence information storage means based on the change operation, and the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the changed correspondence information is stored. is used in the profit-related processing, the profit-related processing is executed in a mode corresponding to the set value to be used. In this case, the setting correspondence information of the setting values that can be set by the setting means is stored in at least one setting correspondence storage area, and is a part of the first predetermined number and is a plurality of setting correspondence storage areas. Since the same setting correspondence information is stored in the areas, the setting correspondence information is stored in all of the first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas. As a result, the number of types of setting values to be used can be increased while using the first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas as they are and using the correspondence information storage means to determine setting values to be used as they are. can be set to a number less than the first predetermined number.

Feature g3. The profit-related means are
means for reading out the setting correspondence information from the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means (function for executing a right/wrong table reading process in the main CPU 63);
means for executing the profit-related process using the read setting correspondence information (function for executing the process of step S504 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature g2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature g3, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, setting correspondence corresponding to the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means is performed. Since profit-related processing may be executed using the setting correspondence information read from the storage area, it is possible to use the configuration for reading the setting correspondence information when executing the profit-related processing as it is.

Feature g4. Predetermined display control for causing a predetermined display means (fourth notification display device 204) to display a display corresponding to the current set value in a situation where the correspondence information stored and held in the correspondence information storage means can be changed. Means (function for executing the processing of steps S9801 to S9804 in the main CPU 63),
The predetermined display control means is
Means for reading display information of setting values corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information of the correspondence information storage means (the processing of steps S9801 to S9803 in the main CPU 63 functions to perform) and
means for causing the predetermined display means to display corresponding to the display information of the read set value (function for executing the process of step S9804 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature g2 or g3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature g4, when changing the set value to be used, it is possible to perform the change operation of the set value while confirming the display corresponding to the current set value displayed on the predetermined display means. Become. In this case, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information in the correspondence information storage means In this configuration, the display information of the corresponding set value is read and the display corresponding to the read display information of the set value is displayed on the predetermined display means. As a result, it is possible to use the configuration for reading the display information of the setting value as it is when executing the display corresponding to the setting value.

Feature g5. the number of types of the setting values that can be set by the setting means is a divisor of the first predetermined number and is different from the first predetermined number;
The gaming machine according to characteristic g4, wherein the number of the setting correspondence storage areas storing the setting correspondence information corresponding to each setting value is the same among the setting values.

According to feature g5, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, the frequency at which the display corresponding to the setting values is performed by the predetermined display means is reduced. It is possible to make each set value the same.

Feature g6. The setting correspondence information corresponding to the same set value is stored in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information in a continuous order in the change order of the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means. The gaming machine according to feature g4 or g5, characterized in that there is no

According to the feature g6, it is possible to change the set value to be displayed on the predetermined display means each time the change operation is performed. As a result, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, it is possible to improve the operability of the change operation.

For the configuration of features g1 to g6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group g, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group h>
Features h1. Display means (special figure display unit 37a, special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, first to fifth display circuits 261 ~ 265) and
Display control means (main side CPU 63) for transmitting display data (display data signal, display clock signal) corresponding to display contents to be displayed on the display means;
display execution means (display IC 266) for setting display on the display means so that display content corresponding to the display data is displayed when the display data is transmitted by the display control means;
In a game machine equipped with
A plurality of the display means are provided,
The display control means comprises sequential transmission means (a function of executing second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) for sequentially transmitting the display data corresponding to each of the plurality of display means to the display execution means,
When the display data is transmitted by the display control means, the display execution means causes display content corresponding to the display data to be displayed on the display means to which the display data is set among the plurality of display means. The display setting is performed so that
The interval of transmission of the display data from the sequential transmission means to the display execution means is such that the display execution means is sent to each display means before the display corresponding to the display data cannot be maintained on each display means. A game machine characterized in that it is a transmission interval at which the display setting is performed by.

According to the feature h1, the display execution means performs display settings for the display means according to the display data transmitted from the display control means, whereby the display means is controlled to display the display content corresponding to the display data. be. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the display control means. In this case, in a configuration in which a plurality of display means are provided, the display execution means is not provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of display means. Execution means is also used. This makes it possible to increase the number of display units while suppressing an increase in the number of display execution units. Further, the interval of transmission of the display data from the display control means to the display execution means is set by the display execution means for each display means before the display corresponding to the display data cannot be maintained on each display means. is set to the transmission interval at which the As a result, even in a configuration in which one display executing means is shared by a plurality of display means, it is possible to appropriately perform display corresponding to display data on each display means. From the above, it is possible to make the configuration for controlling the display of the display means suitable.

Feature h2. When transmitting the display data to the display execution means, the sequential transmission means transmits identifiable information (type data signal, type clock signal) that enables the type of the display means to be set for the display data to be specified. The game machine according to feature h1, wherein the information is transmitted to the display executing means.

According to the feature h2, when display data is transmitted from the display control means, the display execution means may set the display data to the display means corresponding to the identifiable information transmitted from the display control means. This makes it possible to simplify the configuration of the display execution means even if one display execution means is used for a plurality of display means.

Feature h3. The sequential transmission means is configured to repeat the update cycle when one of the update cycles is that the display data is set once for each of the plurality of the display units in a predetermined order. The gaming machine according to feature h1 or h2, which transmits display data.

According to the feature h3, the display control means can change the display means to which the display data is to be transmitted according to the predetermined order, so that the processing configuration of the display control means can be simplified.

Feature h4. The sequential transmission means, even if the content of the display data for one of the display means is the same as the content of the display data previously transmitted with the display means as the transmission target, the display means is the transmission target. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics h1 to h3, wherein the display data is transmitted when it becomes true.

According to the feature h4, the display data to be transmitted is transmitted even if the content of the display data to be transmitted is not changed. Also, it is possible to continue the same display on the predetermined display means.

Feature h5. The sequential transmission means executes a process for transmitting the display data in a predetermined interrupt process (second timer interrupt process) that is started by interrupting a situation in which the display control means is executing a predetermined process. The game machine according to any one of features h1 to h4 characterized by:

According to the feature h5, since the processing for transmitting the display data is executed in the predetermined interrupt processing, it is possible to set the cycle in which the display data is set to each display means to be the predetermined cycle. Therefore, even in a configuration in which one display executing means is used for a plurality of display means, each display means can be displayed before it becomes impossible to maintain the display corresponding to the display data. Then, display data can be set by the display executing means.

Feature h6. The feature h5 according to feature h5, characterized in that the processing for transmitting the display data to the plurality of display units that are the targets of the display setting by the display execution unit is integrated into the predetermined interrupt processing. game machine.

According to the feature h6, it is possible to set the display data to the display means to be set by the display execution means at the same period.

Feature h7. The display control means includes means for interrupting and activating specific interrupt processing (first timer interrupt processing) in a situation in which the predetermined processing is being executed (function for executing the first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63). ,
The gaming machine according to feature h5 or h6, wherein the interrupt cycle of the predetermined interrupt process is shorter than the interrupt cycle of the specific interrupt process.

According to the feature h7, the process of transmitting the display data to the display executing means is executed in the predetermined interrupt process having a cycle shorter than the interrupt cycle of the specific interrupt process. This makes it possible to transmit display data in a shorter cycle than in a configuration in which processing for transmitting display data to the display execution means is executed in specific interrupt processing.

Feature h8. The gaming machine according to feature h7, wherein a process for progressing the game is executed in the specific interrupt process.

According to the feature h8, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while activating the specific interrupt process at an appropriate cycle in executing the process for progressing the game.

Feature h9. The game machine according to feature h7 or h8, wherein the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started even in a situation where the specific interrupt process is being executed.

According to feature h9, the predetermined interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the specific interrupt process is being executed. A predetermined period can be set.

Feature h10. The feature h7 to h9 characterized in that the interrupt of the specific interrupt processing is prohibited when the predetermined interrupt processing is started, and the interrupt of the specific interrupt processing is permitted when the predetermined interrupt processing is terminated. 1. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

According to the feature h10, it is possible to prevent the specific interrupt processing from being interrupted and executed in a situation where the predetermined interrupt processing is being executed. This makes it possible to give priority to processing for transmitting display data.

Feature h11. The display control means is means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power when the supply of operating power is started (in the 33rd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7901 to S7918 in the main CPU 63 , the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main side CPU 63 in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main side CPU 63 in the 36th embodiment, and the 37th embodiment. In the main side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S9501 to S9518, in the 42nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9901 to S9917 in the main side CPU 63),
The game machine according to any one of features h5 to h10, wherein the predetermined interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed.

According to the feature h11, it is possible to control the display of a plurality of display means even in a situation where the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. Further, since the configuration is such that the predetermined interrupt processing interrupts the processing at the start of supply of operating power and is activated, the supply of operating power can be performed without complicating the processing configuration of the processing at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to control the display of a plurality of display means while the process at the start is being executed.

Feature h12. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
In a situation in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, a setting possible situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed,
The sequential transmission means transmits the display data to the display execution means so that a display corresponding to the current set value is performed on the predetermined display means in the settable state. The game machine according to feature h11.

According to the feature h12, the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means while the setting value to be used is being set, which makes it easier to set the setting value to be used. .

Feature h13. The display control means includes means for executing a progress corresponding process (function for executing a first timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63) to control the progress of the game after the process for starting supply of the operating power is completed. prepared,
The sequential transmission means transmits the display data to the display execution means so that the correspondence display corresponding to the execution result of the progress correspondence processing is performed on at least a part of the plurality of the display means. is intended to send
The gaming machine according to feature h11 or h12, wherein the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started even after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed.

According to the feature h13, by using the predetermined interrupt process, a plurality of It is possible to control the display of the display means.

For the configuration of features h1 to h13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature i group>
Features i1. A first interrupt execution means (first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) that executes the first interrupt processing by interrupting the other processing based on the elapse of the first interrupt period in a situation where other processing is being executed function) and
A second interrupt execution means (second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) that executes the second interrupt processing by interrupting the other processing based on the passage of the second interrupt cycle in a situation where other processing is being executed function) and
with
the second interrupt cycle is a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle;
Predetermined display means (special figure display unit 37a, special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) for display control A gaming machine characterized in that processing is executed in the second interrupt processing.

According to the feature i1, the process for controlling the display of the predetermined display means is executed in the predetermined interrupt process, which has a shorter period than the interrupt period of the specific interrupt process. This makes it possible to control the display of the predetermined display means in a shorter cycle than in the case where the process for controlling the display of the predetermined display means is executed in the specific interrupt process.

Feature i2. The gaming machine according to feature i1, wherein a process for advancing the game is executed in the first interrupt process.

According to the feature i2, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while activating the first interrupt process at an appropriate cycle in executing the process for progressing the game.

Feature i3. The gaming machine according to feature i1 or i2, wherein the second interrupt process is interrupted and started even in a situation where the first interrupt process is being executed.

According to feature i3, the second interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the first interrupt process is being executed. It becomes possible to perform display control of the means at a predetermined cycle.

Feature i4. An interrupt of the first interrupt process is prohibited when the second interrupt process is started, and an interrupt of the first interrupt process is permitted when the second interrupt process is terminated. The game machine according to any one of i1 to i3.

According to feature i4, it is possible to prevent the first interrupt process from being interrupted and executed while the second interrupt process is being executed. This makes it possible to give priority to the display control of the predetermined display means.

Feature i5. Equipped with means for executing processing at the start of supply of operating power when supply of operating power is started (function for executing main processing in main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features i1 to i4, wherein the second interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed.

According to feature i5, it is possible to control the display of a predetermined display means even in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. In addition, since the second interrupt process is activated by interrupting the process at the start of supply of operating power, the processing configuration of the process at the start of supply of operating power does not have to be complicated. It is possible to control the display of the predetermined display means while the process at the start of supply is being executed.

Feature i6. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
In a situation in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, a setting possible situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed,
The second interrupt executing means executes, in the second interrupt process, a process for displaying a current set value on the predetermined display means in the settable state. The gaming machine according to feature i5.

According to feature i6, since the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means while the setting value to be used is being set, it becomes easier to set the setting value to be used. .

Feature i7. The feature i5 characterized in that the second interrupt executing means executes the second interrupt process based on the elapse of the second interrupt period even after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. Or the gaming machine described in i6.

According to feature i7, by using the predetermined interrupt process, the predetermined interrupt process can be performed both in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed and in a situation after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. It is possible to control the display of the display means.

For the configuration of features i1 to i7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group h of features and the group i of features, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to have a suitable configuration for performing display on the display means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature j group>
Feature j1. Means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 33rd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7901 to S7918 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63, in the 36th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63, and in the 37th embodiment, the main CPU 63 In the 42nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9901 to S9917 in the main CPU 63);
Predetermined interrupt execution means for executing predetermined interrupt processing by interrupting the processing at the start of supply of operating power (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in main CPU 63, function for executing second timer interrupt processing in main CPU 63 )and,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature j1, the predetermined interrupt processing is interrupted and activated even when the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed, so even immediately after the start of supply of operating power, the predetermined interrupt processing is set. It is possible to give priority to the execution of the processing that is being executed. In addition, since it is not necessary to set the processing set as the predetermined interrupt processing for the processing when the supply of operating power is started, the processing configuration of the processing when the supply of operating power is started does not have to be complicated. It is possible to give priority to the execution of the processing set as the predetermined interrupt processing even immediately after the start of power supply. As described above, it is possible to suitably perform processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature j2. The predetermined interrupt execution means is a predetermined display means (special figure display unit 37a, special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ) is executed in the predetermined interrupt process.

According to the feature j2, it is possible to perform a predetermined display on the predetermined display means even immediately after the supply of operating power is started.

Feature j3. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
In a situation in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, a setting possible situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed,
The predetermined interrupt executing means performs a process for performing a display corresponding to the current set value on a predetermined display means (fourth notification display device 204) in the settable state to the predetermined interrupt process. The gaming machine according to feature j1 or j2, characterized in that the game is executed by

According to the feature j3, the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means while the setting value to be used is being set, so that the work of setting the setting value to be used is facilitated. .

Feature j4. Any one of the features j1 to j3, wherein the predetermined interrupt execution means executes the predetermined interrupt processing based on the elapse of a predetermined interrupt period even after the processing at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to feature j4, by using the predetermined interrupt process, the predetermined interrupt process can be performed both in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed and in a situation after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed. It becomes possible to execute processing set as interrupt processing.

Feature j5. The gaming machine according to any one of features j1 to j4, wherein the predetermined interrupt executing means executes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure in the predetermined interrupt process.

According to feature j5, the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed. When it occurs, it becomes possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature j6. The predetermined interrupt process includes a progress corresponding process (steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63) executed to control the progress of the game,
When the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the power failure monitoring process is executed, but the progress handling process is not executed,
When the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started in a situation where the post-end process (steps S8822 to S8825 in the main CPU 63) is being executed after the process at the time of starting supply of the operating power is completed, the power failure monitoring The gaming machine according to feature j5, characterized in that both the process and the progress corresponding process can be executed.

According to feature j6, the occurrence of a power failure can be monitored while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed by using a predetermined interrupt process that can be interrupted and started while the post-end process is being executed. In the regular configuration, even if a predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started in a situation where the process at the time of starting supply of operating power is being executed, the progress corresponding process for controlling the progress of the game is not executed. It becomes possible to do so.

For the configuration of features j1 to j6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic j group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to perform the processing appropriately when the supply of operating power is started, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic k group>
Features k1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information deriving means (a function of executing the process of step SA201 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
mode information display control means (main side CPU 63) for controlling display of information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so as to perform display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information deriving means; function to execute display processing and second timer interrupt processing in
Predetermined response display (pre-shift display) is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is newly started based on the occurrence of a predetermined display opportunity. Control means (function for executing the processing of step SA320 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature k1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and display corresponding to the derived mode information is performed on the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. In addition, the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is newly started based on the occurrence of the predetermined display opportunity. Thereby, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, the predetermined correspondence display corresponding to the event can be given priority over the display corresponding to the mode information by the information display means, and the information display means can be used. It is possible to notify that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred.

Feature k2. A period elapse specifying means (a function of executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63) for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger. ,
The predetermined correspondence display control means determines that the predetermined display opportunity has occurred when the elapse of the predetermined period is identified by the period lapse identification means, and the predetermined correspondence display is displayed on the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature k1, characterized in that it is performed.

According to the feature k2, when the predetermined period has passed, the information display means displays the predetermined correspondence, and then the information display means newly starts the display corresponding to the mode information. This makes it possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the mode information displayed by the information display means is after the predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Feature k3. The information derivation means uses the history information corresponding to the predetermined event that occurred after the predetermined period based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been identified by the period lapse identification means. to derive the mode information,
The predetermined correspondence display control means displays the history information corresponding to the predetermined event that occurred after the predetermined period based on the elapse of the predetermined period being identified by the period lapse identifying means. The predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means using the information is performed by the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature k2.

According to feature k3, in a configuration in which new derivation of mode information is performed based on the elapse of a predetermined period of time, when the predetermined period of time elapses, the information display means displays a predetermined correspondence, and then After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, display corresponding to the newly derived mode information is performed. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can grasp whether the display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the mode information newly derived after the lapse of the predetermined period. becomes.

Feature k4. Means for erasing the history information stored in the history storage means (executing the process of step SA217 in the main CPU 63) based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been specified by the period elapse specifying means. function).

According to the feature k4, since the history information in the history information storage means is erased when the predetermined period has passed, it is possible to reduce the required storage capacity of the history information storage means.

Feature k5. the predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed; Storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the mode information storage means (calculation result storage area 234) (function of executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63 ),
The mode information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means is performed,
The predetermined correspondence display control means, based on the elapse of the predetermined period identified by the period lapse identifying means, displays the period corresponding to the period newly stored in the mode information storage means by the storage execution means. The game according to any one of features k2 to k4, wherein the predetermined corresponding display is displayed on the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is displayed on the information display means. machine.

According to the feature k5, past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period is stored as period-corresponding mode information, and display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information is performed by the information display means. Thus, by checking the information display means, the manager of the gaming hall can comprehend the past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period. Further, when the predetermined period has passed, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means, the display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information newly derived due to the lapse of the predetermined period is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can check whether the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information newly derived based on the lapse of the predetermined period. can be grasped.

Feature k6. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a plurality of period-corresponding mode information corresponding to each of the different predetermined periods,
The mode information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to each of the plurality of period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means is performed. The gaming machine according to feature k5.

According to feature k6, a plurality of pieces of past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period are stored, and the display corresponding to the plurality of period correspondence mode information is performed by the information display means. It is possible to compare the frequency of occurrence of a given event corresponding to a given period of time.

Feature k7. The information display means is set to the pre-switching state (interval non-display state) before the display corresponding to the mode information different from the mode information is displayed from the state in which the display corresponding to the mode information is being performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k6, characterized in that it has a means for (a function of executing the processing of step SA316 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature k7, when the mode information to be displayed is switched, the information display means is put in the pre-switching state, so that the manager of the game hall clearly indicates that the mode information to be displayed has been switched. It is possible to comprehend. In this case, the configuration of the feature k1 is provided, and a predetermined correspondence display is performed by the information display means based on occurrence of a predetermined display trigger. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred by using the information display means that performs display corresponding to different mode information with the pre-switching state interposed therebetween.

Feature k8. The predetermined corresponding display control means, when the predetermined display opportunity occurs, displays the predetermined corresponding display on the information display means even if the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the mode information has not elapsed. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k7, wherein the gaming machine is started by

According to the feature k8, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, the predetermined corresponding display is started even if the display corresponding to the mode information is in progress. As a result, it is possible to notify early that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred.

Feature k9. When the predetermined display opportunity occurs in the middle of the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the mode information, the predetermined corresponding display control means causes the predetermined corresponding display to be displayed on the information display means after the display continuation period has passed. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k7, wherein the gaming machine is started by

According to the feature k9, even if a predetermined display trigger occurs, the predetermined corresponding display is started after the display corresponding to the mode information displayed at that time is completed. As a result, it is possible to notify that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred while not interfering with the display corresponding to the mode information that has already been performed.

Features k10. A mode information storage means (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means,
The mode information storage means stores a plurality of specific storage areas (current status area 311, first history area 312) so as to store each of the plurality of mode information derived at different timings by the information deriving means. , second history area 313, third history area 314),
The mode information display control means controls the information display means so that displays corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas are sequentially executed according to a predetermined display order. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k9.

According to the feature k10, since notifications corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information are sequentially executed, it is possible to individually grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in a plurality of periods while suppressing the number of information display means. becomes. In addition, since the display corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas is sequentially executed according to the predetermined display order, the manager of the game hall can grasp the type of mode information to be displayed. becomes easier.

Feature k11. The gaming machine according to feature k10, wherein a predetermined display order is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas.

According to the characteristic k11, since the predetermined display order of the display corresponding to the mode information is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas, when the display corresponding to one mode information is newly started, the display target is It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the type of mode information.

Feature k12. The mode information display control means, when causing the information display means to perform display corresponding to the mode information after the predetermined corresponding display has been performed by the information display means, is arranged in the first order in the predetermined display order. The gaming machine according to feature k10 or k11, wherein the display corresponding to the corresponding aspect information is started.

According to the feature k12, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed based on the occurrence of the predetermined display opportunity, the display corresponding to the mode corresponding to the first order in the predetermined display order is started. Thereby, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, it is possible to reconfirm the display corresponding to the mode information from the first order of the predetermined display order.

Feature k13. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the plurality of specific storage areas (function for executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63);
with
Any one of the features k10 to k12, wherein the storage executing means causes the period correspondence mode information to be stored in the plurality of specific storage areas according to the order derived by the information deriving means. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the feature k13, it is possible to confirm the period correspondence mode information according to the derived order.

Feature k14. The information derivation means executes an information derivation process for deriving the mode information based on occurrence of a process execution trigger, and the derivation of the mode information is started after the derivation of the mode information is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics k1 to k13, wherein the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times until the completion of.

According to the feature k14, the information derivation process is executed multiple times from the start of the derivation of the mode information until the derivation of the mode information is completed. It is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the information derivation process compared to the configuration in which the

Feature k15. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
the predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed; Storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the mode information storage means (calculation result storage area 234) (function of executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63 )and,
with
The mode information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means is performed,
The predetermined correspondence display control means determines that the predetermined display opportunity has occurred when the elapse of the predetermined period is identified by the period lapse identification means, and the predetermined correspondence display is displayed on the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature k14, characterized in that it is performed.

According to the feature k15, past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period is stored as period-corresponding mode information, and display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information is performed by the information display means. Thus, by checking the information display means, the manager of the gaming hall can comprehend the past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period. Further, when the predetermined period has passed, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means, the display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information newly derived due to the lapse of the predetermined period is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can check whether the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information newly derived based on the lapse of the predetermined period. can be grasped. In addition, since it is possible to display the predetermined correspondence during the period during which the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the period correspondence mode information is being derived after the predetermined period has passed. In spite of this, it is possible to prevent the display corresponding to the period correspondence mode information from being performed irrespective of it.

Feature k16. The predetermined correspondence display control means causes the information display means to perform the predetermined correspondence display for a period longer than the longest period required for deriving the one piece of mode information by the information deriving means. The gaming machine according to feature k15.

According to the feature k16, when the predetermined period has passed and the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the information display means displays the predetermined correspondence.

For the configuration of features k1 to k16, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group l>
Features l1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information deriving means (a function of executing the process of step SA201 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Mode information storage means (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means;
Mode information display control means (main side a function of executing display processing and second timer interrupt processing in the CPU 63;
with
The mode information storage means has a plurality of specific storage areas (current status area 311, first history area 312) so as to store each of the plurality of mode information derived at different timings by the information deriving means. , second history area 313, third history area 314),
The mode information display control means controls the information display means so that displays corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas are sequentially executed according to a predetermined display order. Characteristic game machine.

According to feature l1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and display corresponding to the derived mode information is performed on the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event.

In addition, since a plurality of mode information with different derived timings are stored in the mode information storage means, and notification corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information is sequentially executed, the number of information display means can be reduced while reducing the number of information display means. , it is possible to individually grasp the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in a plurality of periods. In addition, since the display corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas is sequentially executed according to the predetermined display order, the manager of the game hall can grasp the type of mode information to be displayed. becomes easier.

Feature l2. The gaming machine according to feature l1, wherein a predetermined display order is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas.

According to the feature l2, since the predetermined display order of the display corresponding to the mode information is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas, when the display corresponding to one mode information is newly started, the display target is It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the type of mode information.

Feature l3. Predetermined response display (pre-shift display) is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is newly started based on the occurrence of a predetermined display opportunity. Control means (function for executing the processing of step SA320 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The mode information display control means, when causing the information display means to perform display corresponding to the mode information after the predetermined corresponding display has been performed by the information display means, is arranged in the first order in the predetermined display order. The gaming machine according to feature l1 or l2, wherein the display corresponding to the corresponding aspect information is started.

According to feature l3, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed based on the occurrence of the predetermined display opportunity, the display corresponding to the mode corresponding to the first order in the predetermined display order is started. As a result, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, it is possible to reconfirm the display corresponding to the style information from the first order of the predetermined display order.

Feature l4. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the plurality of specific storage areas (function for executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63);
with
Any one of the features l1 to l3, wherein the storage execution means causes the period correspondence mode information to be stored in the plurality of specific storage areas according to the order derived by the information derivation means. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the feature l4, it is possible to check the period correspondence mode information according to the derived order.

Features l5. The information display means is set to the pre-switching state (interval non-display state) before the display corresponding to the mode information different from the mode information is displayed from the state in which the display corresponding to the mode information is being performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features 11 to 14, characterized in that it has a means (a function of executing the processing of step SA316 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature 15, when the mode information to be displayed is switched, the information display means is put in the pre-switching state, so that the manager of the game hall clearly indicates that the mode information to be displayed has been switched. It is possible to comprehend.

For the configuration of features l1 to l5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group m>
Features m1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, history storage execution means (normal entry management processing in main side CPU 63) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (normal counter area 231) function) and
information deriving means (a function of executing the process of step SA201 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
with
The information derivation means executes an information derivation process for deriving the mode information based on the occurrence of a process execution trigger, and the derivation of the mode information is started after the derivation of the mode information is started. A game machine characterized in that the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times until the completion of.

According to feature m1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Further, by using the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period, the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times from the start of the derivation of the mode information to the completion of the derivation of the mode information, compared to a configuration in which the derivation of the mode information is completed in one information derivation process. It is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the information derivation process by using the

Feature m2. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has elapsed Storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the mode information storage means (calculation result storage area 234) (function of executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63 )and,
Mode information display control means for controlling display of information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so as to perform display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means ( a function of executing display processing and second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63;
Predetermined response display control means (step SA320 in the main CPU 63) for causing the information display means to perform a predetermined response display based on the elapse of the predetermined period specified by the period elapse specifying means. and the function of executing the second timer interrupt process);
The gaming machine according to feature m1, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature m2, past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period is stored as period-corresponding mode information, and display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information is performed by the information display means. Thus, by checking the information display means, the manager of the gaming hall can comprehend the past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period. Further, when the predetermined period has passed, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means, the display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information newly derived due to the lapse of the predetermined period is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can check whether the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information newly derived based on the lapse of the predetermined period. can be grasped. In addition, since it is possible to display the predetermined correspondence during the period during which the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the period correspondence mode information is being derived after the predetermined period has passed. In spite of this, it is possible to prevent the display corresponding to the period correspondence mode information from being performed irrespective of it.

Feature m3. The predetermined correspondence display control means causes the information display means to perform the predetermined correspondence display for a period longer than the longest period required for deriving the one piece of mode information by the information deriving means. The gaming machine according to feature m2.

According to the feature m3, when the predetermined period has passed and the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the information display means displays the predetermined correspondence.

For the configuration of features m1 to m3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature k group, the feature group l, and the feature group m, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature n group>
Features n1. setting means (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) being performed. (in the 45th embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function and step A function of making an affirmative determination in SA417, a function of making an affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment, and a function of making an affirmative determination in step SA917);
When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key inserting portion 68a) is performed, the setting value to be used set by the setting means is changed. Notification generation means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) to be notified,
with
The condition generating means is configured to enable the setting even if the second setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable condition and when the supply of operating power is started after that. Post-start generating means to make the situation (the function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 in the main CPU 63 in the 45th embodiment, the affirmative determination at steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the 46th embodiment A game machine characterized by having a function to play

According to the feature n1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Also, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting related operation when the supply of operating power is started, so the act of illegally changing the setting value to be used It is possible to make it difficult to perform In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

Further, if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, and if the supply of operating power is started after that, even if the second setting-related operation is performed, the settable state is established. As a result, if the supply of operating power is interrupted while the set value to be used is being changed, when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter, the set value to be used is It is possible to give priority to the change of the value, and it is possible to prevent the game from being started even though the change of the set value to be used is not actually completed.

Feature n2. Equipped with a status reporting means (a function of executing the processes of steps SA801 to SA803 in the main CPU 63 and a function of executing the second timer interrupt process) for notifying the set value that is being changed in the settable status The gaming machine according to feature n1, characterized in that

According to the feature n2, since the set value that is being changed is notified when the setting is possible, it is possible to change the set value while grasping the current set value. In addition, by notifying the set value that is being changed in the settable state in this way, even if the second setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, the settable state is set. Even if the configuration is such that priority is given to the value change operation, it is possible to substantially confirm the set value.

Feature n3. The situation notification means and the notification generation means are characterized in that the target set values are displayed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine described in n2.

According to the feature n3, the target setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means regardless of whether the setting value is changed or the setting value is confirmed. On the other hand, it becomes possible to use a predetermined display means. In addition, even if the second setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, even if the configuration is such that the setting is possible, the setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means when the setting is possible. is displayed, the administrator of the gaming hall who has performed the second setting-related operation can confirm the setting value by viewing the predetermined display means.

Feature n4. The characteristic feature n3, wherein the status notification means causes the predetermined display means to display a display corresponding to the set value being changed and a display corresponding to the setting possible state. The game machine described.

According to the feature n4, when the setting is possible, the predetermined display means not only displays the setting value that is being changed but also displays the setting possible. As a result, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state and then the supply of the operating power is started, the settable state is set despite the second setting-related operation being performed. In this case, it becomes easier for the manager of the game hall to grasp that the setting is possible.

Feature n5. The post-start generating means enables the setting value to be changed from the selected setting value when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state when the settable state is established. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n4.

According to feature n5, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the set value is changed from the state immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to continue the operation.

Feature n6. setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the settable state;
with
The situation generation means is means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the set value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs in the settable situation. (Function to execute the processing of step SA708 in the main side CPU 63),
The setting means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs in the settable situation. By setting the setting value that was selected in the setting possible state as a use target,
The post-start generating means sets the setting corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable condition when the settable condition is set. The game machine according to any one of features n1 to n5, characterized in that the setting value can be changed from the value.

According to feature n6, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value that is being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started. In this case, if the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, it is stored in the selection correspondence storage means when the supply of the operating power is stopped. The setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the selection correspondence information. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is interrupted in the middle of the settable state, when the supply of operating power is resumed, the operation to change the setting value continues from the state immediately before the supply of operating power is interrupted. It is possible to do

Feature n7. The condition generating means is configured to generate the above-described setting-related operation when the first setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable condition and when the supply of operating power is started after that. Means for changing the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means (in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA417 in the main CPU 63, In the forty-sixth embodiment, the gaming machine according to feature n6 is characterized by having a function of making an affirmative determination in step SA917 in the main side CPU 63 .

According to feature n7, when the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped in the middle of the settable state, the supply of operating power is stopped when the second setting-related operation is performed. While it is possible to restart the change of the setting value from the setting value that was subject to change before the setting value was changed, the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the setting possible state. When the second setting-related operation is performed in the case where the second setting-related operation is performed, the setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the operation content when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Feature n8. The post-start generation means is configured to generate the first setting-related operation and the second setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state and then the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to any one of features n1 to n7, characterized in that the settable state can be set even if none of the operations are performed.

According to feature n8, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, when the supply of operating power is started after that, both the first setting-related operation and the second setting-related operation are performed. Even if the setting is not performed, the setting may become possible. Therefore, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the setting value must be changed when the supply of operating power is resumed. It is possible to actively create a situation where

Feature n9. The first setting-related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON-operated state) by the setting key,
The situation generating means terminates the settable situation based on specifying that the setting key insertion portion has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (OFF-operated state) by the setting key. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n8, characterized by comprising means (a function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature n9, since it is necessary to put the setting key insertion portion in a predetermined corresponding state using the setting key in order to enable setting, the act of illegally changing the setting value to be used is prohibited. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the settable state does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state and then the supply of operating power is started while the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, the settable state is immediately set. It is not terminated, and after changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state, the settable state is terminated by further changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. It is possible to terminate the settable state at a timing favorable to the user.

Feature n10. The situation generation means is configured to detect a situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped while the notification generating means is informing of the set value to be used, and then the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n9, wherein the setting enabled state is established when the first setting-related operation is performed.

According to the feature n10, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value to be used is being notified, the first setting-related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started thereafter. is a configurable state. As a result, it is possible to give priority to the work of changing the set value over the work of confirming the set value.

For the configuration of features n1 to n10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group o>
Features o1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63, function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
midway restart means ( In the forty-fifth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA412 in the main CPU 63 and the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA414 in the main CPU 63, and in the forty-sixth embodiment, in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 function to make an affirmative judgment by
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature o1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is set to be used. It is expected that In this case, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the predetermined setting-related processing is restarted when the supply of operating power is resumed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing can be continued when the supply of operating power is resumed.

Feature o2. The setting-related execution means performs a predetermined setting-related operation (if the predetermined setting-related processing is a set value update processing, an ON operation of the setting key insertion section 68a and a pressing operation of the reset button 68c; In the case of processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a) being performed,
The gaming machine according to feature o1, wherein the midway restarting means restarts the predetermined setting-related processing from the middle even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed.

According to feature o2, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the predetermined setting-related processing is restarted from the middle even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed. , it is possible to give priority to resuming from the middle of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature o3. The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when supply of operating power is started,
The midway restart means restarts the predetermined setting-related process from the middle even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of operating power is started,
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and the predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started after that, the halfway restart means The gaming machine according to feature o2, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is not restarted from the middle, but the predetermined setting-related processing is newly started by the setting-related execution means.

According to feature o3, when the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the performance of the predetermined setting-related operation. Therefore, the act of illegally executing the predetermined setting-related processing. It is possible to make it difficult to perform In this case, when the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is not performed even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to resuming from the middle of the predetermined setting-related processing. On the other hand, if a predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is resumed from the middle. A new start is made instead of being restarted. Thus, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing can be newly started depending on the presence or absence of the predetermined setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is restarted. and resuming the predetermined setting-related processing from the middle.

Feature o4. The predetermined setting-related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON-operated state) by the setting key,
The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (a state in which an OFF operation has been performed) by the setting key. (function of executing the processing of step SA504 in the main CPU 63, function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main CPU 63). game machine.

According to the feature o4, in order to start the predetermined setting-related processing, it is necessary to use the setting key to bring the setting key insertion section into the predetermined correspondence state. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started while the setting key insertion unit is in the specific correspondence state, The predetermined setting-related processing is not terminated, and the predetermined setting-related processing is terminated by changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state and then changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to end the predetermined setting-related processing at a time that is favorable for him/her.

Feature o5. The gaming machine according to any one of features o1 to o4, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for changing a setting value to be used.

According to feature o5, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value is changed from the setting value in the middle of being changed. It is possible to restart. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the operation of changing the setting value can be continued when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Feature o6. The predetermined setting-related process is a process for changing a setting value to be used,
setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to setting values to be used;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the predetermined setting-related processing;
with
The setting-related execution means includes:
As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the setting value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs A function of executing the processing of step SA708 in the CPU 63);
By storing information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs as the predetermined setting-related processing, Means for setting the setting value that has been selected as a target for use (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main CPU 63);
with
The halfway restart means, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, selects the setting value from the setting value corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features o1 to o5, characterized in that it is possible to change the .

According to feature o6, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value that is being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started. In this case, when the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being changed, when the supply of the operating power is stopped, it is stored in the selection corresponding storage means. The setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the selected correspondence information. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value is changed from the state immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to continue the operation.

Feature o7. The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on a predetermined setting-related operation being performed when supply of operating power is started,
the midway restart means restarts the predetermined setting-related process from the middle based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started;
The setting-related execution means performs the operation when the predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and when the supply of operating power is started after that. , means for enabling change of the setting value from the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means (in the forty-fifth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 makes an affirmative determination at step SA417); function, in the forty-sixth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination at step SA917 in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature o7, when the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being changed, the operating power is reduced based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation has not been performed. It is possible to resume changing the setting value from the setting value that was subject to change before the supply of power was stopped, but after the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of changing the setting value If a predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the operation content when the supply of operating power is restarted.

For the configuration of features o1 to o7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic p group>
Features p1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Predetermined setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and pressing of the reset button 68c if the predetermined setting-related processing is setting value update processing, setting key insertion if the predetermined setting-related processing is setting confirmation processing) ON operation of the unit 68a) is performed, setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63, setting function to execute confirmation processing),
If the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the setting-related execution means is configured to perform the operation if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed after the supply of operating power is started. Also post-supply execution means for executing the predetermined setting-related processing (in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 in the main CPU 63 and a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA414 in the main CPU 63; 46 embodiment, a gaming machine characterized by comprising a function of making an affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature p1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined setting-related process by performing a predetermined setting-related operation. In this case, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, when the supply of operating power is resumed, the predetermined setting is performed even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed. Associated processing is performed. This makes it possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature p2. The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when supply of operating power is started,
The gaming machine according to feature p1, wherein the post-supply execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature p2, since the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when the supply of operating power is started, the act of illegally executing the predetermined setting-related processing. It is possible to make it difficult to perform In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the predetermined setting-related processing. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature p3. The predetermined setting-related operation includes setting the setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON operation state) by the setting key,
The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (a state in which an OFF operation has been performed) by the setting key. (function of executing the processing of step SA504 in the main CPU 63, function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main CPU 63). game machine.

According to the feature p3, in order to start the predetermined setting-related processing, it is necessary to use the setting key to bring the setting key insertion section into the predetermined correspondence state. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started while the setting key insertion unit is in the specific correspondence state, The predetermined setting-related processing is not terminated, and the predetermined setting-related processing is terminated by changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state and then changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to end the predetermined setting-related processing at a time that is favorable for him/her.

Feature p4. The post-supply execution means performs the specified related operation when the supply of the operating power is started after the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of the features p1 to p3, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed when the

According to the feature p4, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the specific related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started after that, , the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. Accordingly, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the supply of operating power is started if there is no need to execute the predetermined setting-related processing thereafter. In such a case, it is possible to prevent the predetermined setting-related processing from being executed by performing the specific related operation.

Feature p5. The gaming machine according to any one of features p1 to p4, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for notifying a setting value to be used.

According to the feature p5, if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, it is assumed that the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that. Also, notification of the set value is started again. This makes it possible to give priority to notification of the set value.

Feature p6. setting means for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the specific related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c). (In the forty-fifth embodiment, the main CPU 63 has a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 and a In the forty-sixth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 and the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA917);
with
The post-supply execution means performs the specific related operation when the supply of operating power is started after the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. is not executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed,
The situation generating means may cause the specific-related operation to be performed when the supply of operating power is started after the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. The gaming machine according to feature p5, characterized in that the settable state is brought about when the setting is made.

According to the feature p6, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the setting value is being notified, the specific related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that. , the setting value is not notified, but a setting possible state in which the setting value can be changed. As a result, when a specific related operation is performed to create a settable state in which setting values can be changed, generation of the settable state can be prioritized over notification of set values.

Feature p7. The gaming machine according to any one of features p1 to p6, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for changing a setting value to be used.

According to feature p7, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the setting value can be changed when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the operation of changing the setting value can be continued when the supply of operating power is restarted.

For the configuration of features p1 to p7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group q>
Feature q1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63, function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the setting-related execution means performs the specified related operation (the predetermined setting-related processing is a setting confirmation process, a RAM clear operation or a setting change operation is performed, and if a predetermined setting related process is a set value updating process, a RAM clear operation is performed), the predetermined setting related process is not executed. Characteristic game machine.

According to the feature q1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the specified related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. Accordingly, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the supply of operating power is started if there is no need to execute the predetermined setting-related processing thereafter. In such a case, it is possible to prevent the predetermined setting-related processing from being executed by performing the specific related operation.

Feature q2. The gaming machine according to feature q1, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for notifying a setting value to be used.

According to the feature q2, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the specific related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the set value is set. Value reporting is not resumed. As a result, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the set value does not need to be notified after that, the operation power supply is started. By performing a specific related operation, it is possible to prevent notification of the set value.

Feature q3. The setting-related execution means performs predetermined setting-related operations (if the predetermined setting-related processing is set value update processing, ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c; In the case of processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the ON operation of the setting key inserting portion 68a being performed, and the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. characterized in that the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed if the specific setting-related operation is performed instead of the predetermined setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started even after the operation is stopped. The gaming machine described in q1 or q2.

According to the characteristic q3, it is necessary to perform a predetermined setting-related operation in order to cause the predetermined setting-related processing to be performed, so it is possible to make it difficult to perform the act of illegally executing the predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature q4. The setting-related execution means is configured to prevent the specific-related operation from being performed when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and when the supply of operating power is started after that. means for executing the predetermined setting-related processing even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed (in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 in the main CPU 63 and A gaming machine according to feature q3, characterized by comprising a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA414.

According to feature q4, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the predetermined setting-related operation is performed depending on whether or not the specific related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to select whether or not to execute predetermined setting-related processing without performing

Feature q5. The predetermined setting-related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON-operated state) by the setting key,
The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (a state in which an OFF operation has been performed) by the setting key. (the function of executing the processing of step SA504 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main CPU 63). .

According to feature q5, in order to start a predetermined setting-related process, it is necessary to use the setting key to bring the setting key insertion section into a predetermined correspondence state. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started while the setting key insertion unit is in the specific correspondence state, The predetermined setting-related processing is not terminated, and the predetermined setting-related processing is terminated by changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state and then changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to end the predetermined setting-related processing at a time that is favorable for him/her.

Feature q6. Another execution means for executing a process different from the predetermined setting-related process based on the fact that the specific-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started (the predetermined setting-related process is for setting confirmation). In the case of processing, a function to execute only the RAM clear processing in the main CPU 63 and not to execute the set value update processing, a function to execute the RAM clear processing and the set value update processing in the main CPU 63, or a predetermined setting related processing is set value If it is an update process, only the RAM clear process of the main side CPU 63 in the 45th embodiment is executed, and the set value update process is not executed). game machine.

According to the feature q6, when the supply of operating power is stopped before a predetermined setting-related process is completed by using a specific related operation performed to execute another process, the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. It is possible to prevent predetermined setting-related processing from being executed when it is started.

Feature q7. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the separate execution means detects that the specific-related operation has been performed when the supply of operating power is started after that. The gaming machine according to feature q6, wherein the different processing is executed based on the above.

According to the feature q7, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the supply of operating power is started after that, if the specific related operation is performed, can give priority to the execution of another process over the predetermined setting-related process.

Feature q8. The feature q6 or q7 characterized in that the predetermined setting-related process is a process for notifying a set value to be used, and the different process is a process for changing the set value to be used. The game machine described.

According to the feature q8, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the specific related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the set value is set. Value reporting is not resumed. As a result, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the set value does not need to be notified after that, the operation power supply is started. By performing a specific related operation, it is possible to prevent notification of the set value. Further, as an operation for preventing notification of the setting value in this way, it is possible to use a specific related operation for executing processing for changing the setting value.

For the configuration of features q1 to q8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic r group>
Feature r1. setting means for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main side CPU 63);
Circumstance generation means (step SA412 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-fifth embodiment) for creating a configurable situation (a situation in which the setting value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. and the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA417, the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA905 and step SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment, and the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA917 )and,
setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the settable state;
with
The situation generation means is means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the set value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs in the settable situation. (Function to execute the processing of step SA708 in the main side CPU 63),
The setting means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs in the settable situation. A gaming machine characterized in that a setting value that has been selected in the settable state is set as an object to be used.

According to the feature r1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is set to be used. It is expected that In this case, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value being changed in the settable state are provided. As a result, it is possible to change the set value in the settable state while storing and holding the information of the set value that was set before the settable state was started.

Feature r2. When the settable situation ends before the end trigger occurs, the situation generating means stores in the selection correspondence storage means the previous settable situation in the settable situation that occurs after the end of the settable situation. Characteristic r1 characterized by comprising a first change execution means (a function of making an affirmative determination in step SA701 in the main CPU 63) that enables changing the setting value from the setting value corresponding to the selection correspondence information The game machine described.

Feature r2. When the settable state is started after the settable state ends before the termination opportunity occurs, the set value is changed from the set value corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means. . As a result, even if the settable state ends before the termination trigger occurs, when the settable state is restarted, the setting value selected last in the previous settable state will not be changed. can be continued.

Feature r3. If the settable situation ends before the termination trigger occurs, the situation generating means makes settings corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in the settable situation that occurs after the occurrence of the end trigger. The gaming machine according to feature r2, further comprising second change execution means (a function of making a negative determination in step SA701 in the main CPU 63) that allows changing the set value from a value.

According to the feature r3, when the settable state is started after the settable state ends before the end trigger occurs, the setting value is changed from the set value last selected in the previous settable state. not only can be restarted, but also corresponds to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means when the settable condition is started after the settable condition ends before the termination trigger occurs. It is possible to change the setting value from the setting value to be used. As a result, it is possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the situation when the settable state is resumed.

Feature r4. The second change execution means sets a setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in the settable situation occurring after the settable situation ended by the occurrence of the termination trigger. The gaming machine according to feature r3, characterized in that the setting value can be changed from .

According to the characteristic r4, in a normal setting possible state, the setting value is changed from the setting value of the current use object.

Feature r5. The situation generating means is based on the fact that a specific related operation is performed when the settable situation after the settable situation ends before the end trigger occurs in the settable situation , a setting corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means, and a setting corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means; It is characterized by having a means (a function of executing the processing of steps SA405, SA412 and SA417 in the main side CPU 63) that makes it possible to change the setting value from the value. The gaming machine according to feature r3 or r4.

According to the feature r5, when the settable state is started after the settable state ends before the end trigger occurs, the set value selected last in the previous settable state is changed to the set value. It is possible for the manager of the game hall to select whether to restart the change or to start changing the setting value from the current setting value to be used.

Feature r6. In the settable state, the setting values corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means are displayed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to any one of features r1 to r5, characterized in that it has means for performing the processing of steps SA801 to SA803 in the main side CPU 63.

According to the characteristic r6, it is possible to change the setting value while confirming the setting value that is being changed in the settable state.

Feature r7. Display of setting values corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in a situation in which the setting is not possible is performed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to any one of features r1 to r6, characterized by comprising means for executing the processing of steps SA601 to SA603 in the main side CPU 63.

According to the feature r7, it is possible to check the setting value of the current use object as needed.

For the configuration of features r1 to r7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature n group, the feature o group, the feature p group, the feature q group, and the feature r group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature s group>
Features s1. When the predetermined key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) is set to the predetermined corresponding state (ON-operated state) by the predetermined key, the predetermined corresponding processing (setting confirmation processing, setting value updating processing) is started. Predetermined response start means (in the 45th embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA413 in the main CPU 63 and the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA417 in the main CPU 63; in the 46th embodiment, the step in the main CPU 63 A function of making an affirmative judgment in SA913 and a function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA917);
Predetermined response termination means (main) for terminating the predetermined response process based on specifying that the predetermined key insertion portion has been changed from the predetermined response state to the specific response state (OFF-operated state) by the predetermined key A function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the side CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature s1, in order to start the predetermined handling process, it is necessary to use the predetermined key to bring the predetermined key insertion portion into the predetermined handling state. It is possible to make it difficult. In this case, the predetermined correspondence processing does not end only when the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the predetermined key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the predetermined correspondence processing is started in a situation where the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state for some reason, the predetermined correspondence processing is not terminated immediately, and the predetermined key insertion portion is removed from the specific correspondence state. Since the predetermined correspondence processing is terminated by further changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state after changing to the predetermined correspondence state, the predetermined correspondence processing can be terminated at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

Feature s2. Another starting means for starting the predetermined handling process in a situation where the predetermined key insertion unit is in the specific handling state based on the establishment of the specific start condition (step SA412 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-fifth embodiment). and a function of making an affirmative judgment at step SA414 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making an affirmative judgment at steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the 46th embodiment). The gaming machine according to feature s1, characterized by:

According to feature s2, the predetermined response process is started even when the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific response state based on the fact that the specific start condition is satisfied. It is possible to convert However, in this configuration, the predetermined correspondence processing is started when the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state. It does not end only with , and ends when the predetermined key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the predetermined correspondence processing is started in a situation where the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, the predetermined correspondence processing is not terminated immediately, and the predetermined key insertion portion is changed from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state. , the predetermined correspondence process is ended by further changing from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state, so that the predetermined correspondence process can be finished at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

Feature s3. The predetermined response start means starts the predetermined response process based on the fact that the predetermined key insertion portion is in the predetermined response state when supply of operating power is started,
Characteristic feature s2, wherein the specific start condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is stopped while the predetermined response process is being executed and then the supply of operating power is resumed. game machine.

According to feature s3, when the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined response processing is started based on the fact that the predetermined key insertion portion is in the predetermined response state. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act of Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the predetermined handling process is being executed, if the specific start condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is resumed, the predetermined key insertion portion will be activated. Predetermined response processing is started even if the state is not established. This makes it possible to give priority to the start of the predetermined response process when the predetermined response process ends in the middle.

Feature s4. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function),
The gaming machine according to any one of features s1 to s3, wherein the predetermined corresponding process is a process related to the set value.

According to the feature s4, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects for the processing related to the setting value.

For the configuration of features s1 to s4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics s, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, for example, a lottery process is executed to determine whether or not to generate a game state advantageous to the player by the control means.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to favorably progress processing in the control means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature t group>
Features t1. A setting means for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the first embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S205 to S207 in the main side CPU 63, In the eleventh embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processes of steps S3106 to S3108. In the twelfth embodiment, the function of executing steps S3207 to S3209 in the main side CPU 63 is performed. The function of executing the processing of steps S5605 to S5607 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, and the processing of step SB915 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment. function) and
Situation generating means (step S103 in the main CPU 63 in the first embodiment) for creating a settable situation (situation in which set value update processing is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the twenty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative judgment in steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63. In the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SB113 in the main CPU 63. , in the fifty-third embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63);
When the settable state is reached, the start handling means (in the first embodiment, the main side CPU 63 executes the process of step S201 In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3102 in the main CPU 63; in the twelfth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3203 in the main CPU 63; a function of executing the processing of step S5601, a function of executing the processing of step SB304 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB905 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature t1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the setting becomes possible, the setting value is changed from the predetermined starting setting value. As a result, regardless of the setting value to be used before entering the settable state, it is possible to change the setting value from a certain starting setting value in the settable state. Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Feature t2. The gaming machine according to feature t1, wherein the set value corresponding to the start is a set value (“setting 1”) with the lowest advantage.

According to the feature t2, when the setting becomes possible, the setting value is changed from the setting value with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the manager of the game hall unintentionally terminates the settable situation immediately after it becomes settable, the set value has the lowest advantage. Even if is performed, it is possible to prevent unintended disadvantages from occurring in the game hall.

Feature t3. setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the settable state;
with
The situation generation means is means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the set value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs in the settable situation. (In the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB307 and SB310 in the main CPU 63, in the 53rd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB908 and SB914 in the main CPU 63),
The setting means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs in the settable situation. By setting the setting value that was selected in the setting possible state as a use target,
The game according to feature t1 or t2, wherein the start handling means causes the selection handling information corresponding to the setting value for the start handling to be stored in the selection handling storage means when the settable state is reached. machine.

According to feature t3, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value in the process of being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started.

Feature t4. In the settable state, the setting values corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means are displayed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to feature t3, characterized in that it comprises means for performing the processing of steps SA801 to SA803 in the main side CPU 63.

According to feature t4, it is possible to change the setting value while confirming the setting value that is being changed in the settable state.

Feature t5. Display of setting values corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in a situation in which the setting is not possible is performed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to feature t3 or t4, characterized by comprising means for executing the processing of steps SA601 to SA603 in the main side CPU 63.

According to the feature t5, it is possible to check the setting value of the current use object as needed.

For the configuration of features t1 to t5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics t, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature u group>
Features u1. a first control means (MPU 62);
a second control means (sound and light side MPU 352) that executes control corresponding to the information transmitted by the first control means;
In a game machine equipped with
The first control means is
First transmission means (main side in the forty-ninth embodiment) for transmitting first start correspondence information (return command at the time of update) based on the fact that the first start state is established when the supply of operating power is started the function of executing the process of step SB314 in the CPU 63, the function of executing the process of step SB918 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment);
A second transmitting means (49th In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB118 or step SB207 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB618 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment a function of executing the process of SB725, a function of executing the process of step SB816 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step SC118 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature u1, in a configuration in which control corresponding to information transmitted by the first control means is executed by the second control means, the first control means performs the first start when supply of operating power is started. The first start correspondence information is transmitted based on the fact that it is in the situation, and the second start correspondence information is transmitted based on the fact that it is in the second start situation. As a result, it becomes possible to perform control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started, not only by the first control means but also by the second control means.

Feature u2. When the supply of operating power is started, the first control means performs processing at the start of supply of operating power (forty-ninth embodiment) in the first start situation and in the second start situation. Then, steps SB101 to SB122, steps SB601 to SB622 in the fifty-first embodiment, steps SB701 to SB729 in the fifty-second embodiment, steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826 in the fifty-third embodiment, 54. The gaming machine according to feature u1, wherein at least part of the processing contents of steps SC101 to SC120 and steps SC125 to SC128 are different.

According to feature u2, at least a part of the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the first control means is performed depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition occurs when the supply of operating power is started. Since the contents of the processing are different, it becomes possible for the first control means to execute the processing corresponding to the starting situation as the processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature u3. The second control means is
Start correspondence execution means for executing the start correspondence process regardless of whether the first start correspondence information is received or the second start correspondence information is received function) and
When one of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received, predetermined correspondence processing is executed, and the other of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received. Predetermined response execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps SB407, SB409 and SB411 in the sound and light side CPU 353) that does not execute the predetermined response processing when the start response information is received;
The gaming machine according to feature u1 or u2, characterized by comprising:

According to feature u3, the second control means executes the start handling process regardless of whether the first start handling information or the second start handling information is received. The transmission of the information can be used as a trigger to cause the second control means to execute the start-handling process. Further, the second control means executes a predetermined response process when one of the first start response information and the second start response information is received, and performs a predetermined response process when the other start response information is received. No action is taken. As a result, it becomes possible to perform control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started, not only by the first control means but also by the second control means.

Feature u4. One of the first start situation and the second start situation is when a predetermined start corresponding operation (RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation) is performed when supply of operating power is started. occurs based on
Characteristic u3 characterized in that the other of the first start situation and the second start situation occurs based on the fact that the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature u4, when the supply of the operating power is started, depending on whether or not the predetermined start corresponding operation is performed, the content of the control executed not only by the first control means but also by the second control means can be made different.

Feature u5. The first control means performs processing for controlling the progress of the game after transmitting any one of a plurality of types of start correspondence information including the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information. (Steps S8907 to S8920) is configured to execute,
The second control means is configured to execute processing (steps SB412 to SB414) corresponding to the progress of the game after receiving any one of the plurality of types of start correspondence information. The gaming machine according to feature u3 or u4.

According to feature u5, the first control means transmits any start correspondence information before starting processing for controlling the progress of the game, and the second control means receives any start correspondence information. A process corresponding to the progress of the game is executed. As a result, after the first control means executes the process for controlling the progress of the game, the second control means can execute the process corresponding to the content of the progress of the game. It becomes possible. In this case, by having the configuration of the feature u3, the process corresponding to the progress of the game is started by using a plurality of pieces of start correspondence information that differentiates whether or not the predetermined correspondence process is executed in the second control means. It is possible to cause the second control means to recognize the opportunity.

Feature u6. The first control means is
Means for executing a common handling process regardless of whether the supply of operating power is started and the first start condition or the second start condition (the forty-ninth embodiment). Then, the function of executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB103 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SB601 to SB603 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the steps in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. A function of executing the processes of SB701 and SB702, a function of executing the processes of steps SB801 to SB803 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processes of steps SC101 to SC103 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. function) and
When the supply of operating power is started, a specific handling process is executed based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition, and the supply of operating power is started. In the forty-ninth embodiment, means for not executing the specific handling process based on the other start situation of the first start situation and the second start situation (step SB112 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step The function of executing the processing of SB115 or step SB117, the function of executing the processing of step SB612, step SB615 or step SB617 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, the step SB711 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, step The function of executing the process of SB718 or SB721, the function of executing the process of step SB810, step SB813 or step SB815 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, the step SC111 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment, step function to execute the processing of SC115 or step SC117);
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u5, characterized by comprising:

According to feature u6, the first control means executes the common handling process regardless of whether the first start situation or the second start situation is established, while the first start situation and the second start situation If the starting situation is one of the two starting situations, the specific handling process is executed. As a result, the common handling process is executed by the first control means regardless of the start situation, and the process corresponding to the type of start situation is executed by the first control means. It becomes possible to In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. 2 Since the start correspondence information is transmitted, the control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started can be performed not only by the first control means but also by the second control means. Become.

Feature u7. The first control means is
A setting means for setting a set value to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the 49th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Based on the fact that the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) has been performed when the supply of the operating power is started, the first start situation is established, A first response execution means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 in the A function of making an affirmative determination in step SB114, a function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, In the fifty-third embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63, and in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination at step SC113 in the main CPU 63;
When the supply of operating power is started, the second start condition is set by the setting means based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed. a second response execution means (a function of executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63) for notifying the setting value to be used in the
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u6, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature u7, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is set to be used. It is expected that Also, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting related operation when the supply of operating power is started, so the act of illegally changing the setting value to be used It is possible to make it difficult to perform In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible. In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. Since the 2-start correspondence information is transmitted, it is possible for the second control means to perform different control depending on whether the setting is possible or when the set value to be used is notified.

Feature u8. The first control means is
Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
A first response execution means (set value update processing or setting confirmation in the main CPU 63) for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value based on the first start state when the supply of operating power is started function to execute processing for
A second response execution means (main side in the forty-ninth embodiment) for executing a different response process different from the predetermined setting-related process based on the fact that the supply of operating power is started and the second start condition is met. The function of executing the process of step SB117 in the CPU 63, the function of executing the process of step SB617 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB721 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, In the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB815 in the main CPU 63, and in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SC117 in the main CPU 63;
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature u8, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when the supply of the operating power is started, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the first start state, and when the supply of the operating power is started, the second start state is established. Based on this, another handling process different from the predetermined setting-related process is executed. This makes it possible to cause a case where the predetermined setting-related processing is executed and a case where it is not executed according to the start state when the supply of operating power is started. In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. Since the 2-start correspondence information is transmitted, the second control means can perform different control depending on whether or not the first control means executes the predetermined setting-related processing. .

Feature u9. The gaming machine according to characteristic u8, wherein the second response execution means executes a process for initializing a predetermined storage area provided in the first control means as the different response process.

According to the feature u9, a case where a predetermined setting-related process is executed and a case where a predetermined storage area of the first control means is initialized are generated according to the start situation when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. In order to transmit the 2-start correspondence information, the second control means performs different control depending on whether the first control means executes a predetermined setting-related process or when a predetermined storage area is initialized. It becomes possible to

Feature u10. The second control means is
When one of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received, the time correspondence information measured by the time measuring means (RTC 356) capable of measuring the time is stored in time correspondence. Means (memory 357 for RTC) for storing means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB407 in the sound and light side CPU 353; in the fiftieth embodiment, executing the processing of step SB507 in the sound and light side CPU 353 function) and
Means for executing the time correspondence processing when it is time to execute the processing based on the time correspondence information stored in the time correspondence storage means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the processing of step SB413 in the sound and light side CPU 353 is executed a function to execute the processing of step SB513 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the fiftieth embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u9, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature u10, the second control means executes the time correspondence process when the process execution timing comes based on the time correspondence information stored in the time correspondence storage means. It is possible to execute time-based processing at . In this case, when one of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received, the time correspondence information measured by the time measurement means is stored in the time correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to select a situation in which the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means and a situation in which it is not newly stored.

For the configuration of features u1 to u10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature v group>
Feature v1. Time storage execution means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, sound and light side a function of executing the processing of step SB407 in the CPU 353 (a function of executing the processing of step SB507 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the fiftieth embodiment);
Time correspondence execution means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB413 of the sound and light side CPU 353 a function of executing processing (a function of executing the processing of step SB513 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the fiftieth embodiment);
with
The time storage execution means, when the supply of operating power is started, the first start situation (in the 49th embodiment, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON in the situation of no operation, the 50th In the embodiment, when the operation of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the RAM clear operation, setting change operation or setting confirmation operation is performed). The time correspondence information stored in the time correspondence storage means is stored in the time correspondence storage means, and when the supply of operating power is started, the second start situation (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation is performed) When the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where there is no operation in the fiftieth embodiment). and the time correspondence information measured by the time measuring means is not stored in the time correspondence storage means.

According to feature v1, the time-related processing is executed when the processing execution timing comes based on the time-related information stored in the time-related storage means. can be made to be executed. In this case, when the supply of the operating power is started and the first start situation occurs, the time correspondence information measured by the time measuring means is stored in the time correspondence storage means, and the supply of the operating power is started. In the case where the second start situation is reached, the time correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to select a situation in which the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means and a situation in which it is not newly stored.

Feature v2. One of the first start situation and the second start situation is when a predetermined start corresponding operation (RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation) is performed when supply of operating power is started. occurs based on
Characteristic v1 characterized in that the other of the first start situation and the second start situation occurs based on the fact that the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature v2, depending on whether or not a predetermined start handling operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, the time correspondence information may or may not be newly stored in the time correspondence storage means. It is possible to select each of

Feature v3. The second start situation occurs based on a predetermined start corresponding operation (RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation) being performed when supply of operating power is started,
The gaming machine according to feature v1 or v2, wherein the first start situation occurs when the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started.

According to the feature v3, if the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is started, the time corresponding information is newly stored in the time corresponding storage means, and the supply of the operating power is started. In this case, the time correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means when a predetermined start correspondence operation is performed. As a result, when the supply of operating power is started, the time correspondence information is basically newly stored in the time correspondence storage means, and a predetermined start correspondence operation is performed as necessary, so that the time can be determined. It is possible to prevent the correspondence information from being stored in the time correspondence storage means.

Feature v4. When the supply of operating power is started, a specific handling process is executed based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition, and the supply of operating power is started. In the forty-ninth embodiment, means for not executing the specific handling process based on the other start situation of the first start situation and the second start situation (step SB112 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step The function of executing the processing of SB115 or step SB117, the function of executing the processing of step SB612, step SB615 or step SB617 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, the step SB711 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, step The function of executing the process of SB718 or SB721, the function of executing the process of step SB810, step SB813 or step SB815 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, the step SC111 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment, step function of executing the processing of SC115 or step SC117).

According to the feature v4, the specific handling process is executed when the starting situation is one of the first starting situation and the second starting situation. In this case, with the configuration of feature v1, the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the first start situation, and the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the second start situation. Correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means. Thereby, it is possible to associate whether or not specific correspondence processing is executed and whether or not time correspondence information is newly stored.

Feature v5. When the supply of operating power is started, the specific handling process is executed based on the second start state, and when the supply of the operating power is started, the first start state is established. means for not executing the specific handling process based on (the function of executing the processing of step SB112, step SB115 or step SB117 in the main side CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, step SB612 in the main side CPU 63 in the 51st embodiment, A function of executing the processing of step SB615 or SB617, a function of executing the processing of step SB711, step SB718 or step SB721 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, step SB810 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, Features v1 to v4 characterized by having the function of executing the processing of step SB813 or step SB815, or the function of executing the processing of step SC111, step SC115 or step SC117 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to feature v5, the specific handling process is executed in the case of the second starting situation out of the first starting situation and the second starting situation. In this case, with the configuration of feature v1, the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the first start situation, and the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the second start situation. Correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to prevent the time correspondence information from being newly stored in the time correspondence storage means when the specific correspondence processing is executed.

Feature v6. Means for executing a common handling process regardless of whether the supply of operating power is started and the first start condition or the second start condition (the forty-ninth embodiment). Then, the function of executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB103 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SB601 to SB603 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the steps in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. A function of executing the processes of SB701 and SB702, a function of executing the processes of steps SB801 to SB803 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processes of steps SC101 to SC103 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. A gaming machine according to feature v4 or v5, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature v6, the common handling process is executed in either the first start situation or the second start situation, while the first start situation and the second start situation In the case of one of the start situations, the specific handling process is executed. As a result, it is possible to execute the common handling process regardless of the starting situation, and to execute the process corresponding to the type of the starting situation.

Feature v7. Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features v1 to v6, characterized in that

According to the feature v7, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, a predetermined setting-related process is executed based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. Thereby, it is possible to associate whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is executed and whether or not the time correspondence information is newly stored.

Feature v8. Initializing a predetermined storage area provided in the control means based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when the supply of operating power is started. means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB117 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB617 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the a function of executing the process of step SB721, a function of executing the process of step SB815 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step SC117 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features v1 to v7, characterized in that

According to feature v8, the predetermined storage area of the first control means is initialized based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. become. This makes it possible to associate the presence or absence of initialization of the predetermined storage area with the presence or absence of new storage of the time corresponding information.

For the configuration of features v1 to v8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the group of characteristics u and the group of characteristics v, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to perform the processing appropriately when the supply of operating power is started, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature w group>
Features w1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means is
means for causing the predetermined display means to display the setting value when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed (function for executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63);
After the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the check control means (in the thirty-seventh embodiment, the main A function of executing the processing of step S9519 in the side CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SA419 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SA919 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment, The function of executing the processing of step SB123 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB623 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step SB712 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. and the function of executing the processing of step SB719, the function of executing the processing of step SB817 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SC119 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature w1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, so that the manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting value by checking the predetermined display means. becomes. In addition, since the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal.

In this case, when the supply of operating power is started, a check display is performed by the predetermined display means after predetermined setting-related processing is executed. As a result, display of setting values when predetermined setting-related processing is executed does not require adjustment processing such as ending the check display halfway when predetermined setting-related processing is started. can be prioritized over the check display.

Feature w2. The check control means controls the check display regardless of whether the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, or the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. The gaming machine according to feature w1, characterized in that the predetermined display means is caused to perform.

According to the feature w2, when the supply of operating power is started, the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means regardless of whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is executed. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature w3. As processing at the start of supply, which is executed when the supply of operating power is started, whether the predetermined setting-related processing is executed or the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. A common process is set, which is a process to be executed in common, and is a process that is executed after the predetermined setting-related process when the predetermined setting-related process is executed,
The gaming machine according to feature w1 or w2, wherein a process for starting the check display on the predetermined display means is set as the common process.

According to the feature w3, when the supply of operating power is started, the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means regardless of whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is executed. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power is started. In addition, since the processing for causing the predetermined display means to start the check display is set as a common processing, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while simplifying the processing configuration.

Feature w4. Means for executing processing for advancing the game after the supply of operating power is started and the processing at the time of supply start is completed (function for executing the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features w1 to w3, characterized in that the process for advancing the game can be started even in a situation where the display for checking is being executed by the predetermined display means. .

According to the feature w4, even when the display for checking is being executed on the predetermined display means, the processing for progressing the game can be started. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the processing for progressing the game from being delayed even when the display for the game is performed.

Feature w5. Delay execution means for executing delay processing that makes it possible to delay the start of the processing for advancing the game when the supply of operating power is started (executing the processing of steps SB715 and SB724 in the main CPU 63 function),
The check control means causes the predetermined display means to start the check display before the delay process is started when the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characterizing features w1 to w4.

According to the feature w5, the initial setting of various devices is completed by executing a delay process that makes it possible to delay the start of the process for advancing the game when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to start processing for advancing the game later. In this case, if the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display on the predetermined display means is started before the delay processing is started. As a result, it is possible to perform the check display using the period in which the start of the process for progressing the game is delayed.

Feature w6. The gaming machine according to feature w5, wherein the delay execution means does not execute the delay process when the predetermined setting-related process is executed.

According to the feature w6, it takes a predetermined period of time to execute the predetermined setting-related processing, so it is possible to complete the initial setting of various devices before the processing for progressing the game is started. Become. In this case, by preventing the delay processing from being executed when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the start of the processing for progressing the game in a situation where the predetermined setting-related processing is executed is extremely difficult. It is possible to avoid being late.

Feature w7. The setting-related execution means includes:
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) being performed. can be performed (situation in which set value update processing is executed). In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63; A function of making an affirmative determination at SB812, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SC113 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
When the supply of operating power is started, the notification is generated so that the setting value to be used is notified based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key inserting portion 68a) is performed. Means (a function of executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features w1 to w6, characterized by comprising:

According to feature w7, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act to be attempted. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

Feature w8. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features w1 to w7 characterized by:

According to the feature w8, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature w1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features w1 to w8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature x group>
Features x1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing processing for progressing the game after the supply of operating power is started and the state after supply start is completed (function for executing the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means causes the predetermined display means to perform a check display for confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal in the situation after the start of supply (the thirty-sixth embodiment). has a function of executing the processing of step S9405 in the main side CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SB713 and SB722 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment),
A delay situation that makes it possible to delay the start of the process for advancing the game in a situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, a negative determination is made in step S9406 (i.e., in the fifty-second embodiment, the processing of steps SB715 and SB724 is executed by the main CPU 63).

According to the feature x1, when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display is performed on the predetermined display means, so that it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal. In this case, a delay situation may occur that makes it possible to delay the start of the process for progressing the game while the check display is being performed. As a result, it is possible to secure an opportunity to confirm the check display on the predetermined display means before the processing for progressing the game is started. In addition, it is possible to complete the initial setting of various devices before the processing for progressing the game is started due to the occurrence of the delay situation. Then, it is possible to make the display for checking by the predetermined display means by using this delay condition.

Feature x2. Means for causing the delay situation to occur in the situation where the display for checking is performed on the predetermined display means (the function of executing the processing of step S9406 in the main side CPU 63 in the 36th embodiment; The gaming machine according to feature x1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of steps SB715 and SB724 in the main side CPU 63 in the form.

According to the feature x2, since the situation is delayed while the check display is being performed, the processing for advancing the game should not be started while the check display is being performed. becomes possible.

Features x3. When the supply of operating power is started, the delay situation occurs in the situation where the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means based on the first start situation, and the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature x1 or x2, characterized in that the delay situation does not occur in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means based on the fact that the game is in the second start situation.

According to the feature x3, in the case of the first start situation, the game progresses while the check display is being performed by causing a delay situation in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means. It is possible to prevent the process from being started, and in the case of the second start situation, it is possible to prevent the delay situation from occurring in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means. It is possible to prevent the start timing of processing for progressing a game from being extremely delayed.

Features x4. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
the first start situation is a situation in which the predetermined setting-related process is not executed in the post-supply start situation;
The gaming machine according to feature x3, wherein the second start situation is a situation in which the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the post-supply start situation.

According to the feature x4, it takes a predetermined period of time to execute the predetermined setting-related processing, so it is possible to complete the initial setting of various devices before the processing for progressing the game is started. Become. In this case, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed by preventing a delay situation in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means. It is possible to prevent the start of the processing for progressing the game from being extremely late in the situation.

Features x5. The setting-related execution means includes:
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) being performed. can be performed (situation in which set value update processing is executed). In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63; A function of making an affirmative determination at SB812, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SC113 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
When the supply of operating power is started, the notification is generated so that the setting value to be used is notified based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key inserting portion 68a) is performed. Means (a function of executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature x4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature x5, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started, so the setting value to be used is illegally changed. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act to be attempted. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

Features x6. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features x1 to x5 characterized by:

According to the feature x6, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature x1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features x1 to x6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group of features w and the group of features x, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration in which it is possible to confirm whether or not the display on the predetermined display means is being performed correctly, and there is still room for improvement in this regard. be.

<Characteristic group y>
Feature y1. A setting means for setting a set value to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the 49th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB114 in the main CPU 63 of the forty-ninth embodiment) for creating a configurable state (circumstance in which the set value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 of the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 of the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB812 in the main side CPU 63, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SC113 in the main side CPU 63);
Setting monitoring means for executing setting monitoring processing for monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal (in the 49th embodiment, the function of executing step SB106 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB606 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB705 in the main CPU 63, and in the fifty-third embodiment, the processing of step SB806 in the main CPU the function to be executed, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SC106 in the main CPU 63);
with
Processing at the start of supply executed when supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started (steps SB101 to SB122 in the 49th embodiment, steps SB601 to SB601 in the 51st embodiment SB622, steps SB701 to SB729 in the fifty-second embodiment, steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826 in the fifty-third embodiment, steps SC101 to SC120 and steps SC125 to SC128 in the fifty-fourth embodiment) , wherein the setting monitoring process is included in the gaming machine.

According to the feature y1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the setting monitoring process is executed to monitor whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal, if the setting value to be used is abnormal, it is possible to deal with it. In addition, since the setting monitoring process is included in the process at the start of supply, it is possible to prevent the process from starting to progress the game even though the setting value of the target to be used is abnormal. becomes.

Feature y2. The gaming machine according to feature y1, wherein the setting monitoring means executes the setting monitoring process each time a monitoring opportunity occurs even after the supply start process is completed.

According to feature y2, since the setting monitoring process is executed every time a monitoring trigger occurs after the process at the start of supply is completed, it becomes easy to identify that the set value to be used is abnormal.

Feature y3. Equipped with means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to feature y2, wherein the interrupt processing includes the setting monitoring processing.

According to feature y3, since the setting monitoring process is executed each time it is started periodically, it is possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal.

Feature y4. The setting monitoring means places a regulation state in which execution of a predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted based on the fact that the setting value of the object to be used is specified to be abnormal in the setting monitoring process. Regulating means (the function of executing the processing of step SB119 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB619 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment , a function of executing the processing of step SB823 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC125 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features y1 to y3, characterized in that

According to the feature y4, when it is specified that the setting value to be used is abnormal, the execution of the predetermined progression process for advancing the game is regulated, so even if the setting value to be used is abnormal It is possible to prevent the game from being started regardless.

Feature y5. Means for canceling the restricted state based on the occurrence of the settable state (a function of executing the processing of step SB303 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB904 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment) The gaming machine according to feature y4, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the feature y5, it is possible to set a new set value for use when the situation in which the set value for use is abnormal is resolved.

Feature y6. Characteristic y4 or y5, wherein the regulating means is characterized in that even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the regulated state, when the supply of operating power is resumed, the regulated state is established. The gaming machine described in .

According to the characteristic y6, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the setting value to be used being abnormal from being canceled simply by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature y7. Features y4 to The gaming machine according to any one of y6.

According to feature y7, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted due to an abnormal set value to be used. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature y8. The gaming machine according to characteristic y7, wherein the non-restriction process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to feature y8, since the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, it is possible to appropriately deal with power failure when it occurs in the restricted state.

Feature y9. The setting monitoring means notifies the player to recognize that the setting possible state should be generated based on the fact that the setting value of the object to be used is specified to be abnormal in the setting monitoring process. Execution means (function of executing the process of step SB121 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, function of executing the process of step SB621 in the main CPU 63 in the 51st embodiment, function of executing the process of step SB621 in the 52nd embodiment In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB728 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. The gaming machine according to any one of characteristics y1 to y8, characterized in that it has a function of

According to the feature y9, when it is specified that the setting value of the object to be used is abnormal, the notification is executed so that the player can recognize that the setting possible state should be generated. When the value becomes abnormal, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

For the configuration of features y1 to y9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic y group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature z group>
Feature z1. Predetermined monitoring means (thirty-third embodiment) for monitoring whether or not a predetermined abnormality occurs in information stored in a predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control) when supply of operating power is started Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S7906 and S7909 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S8807 and S8810 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the step in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment. A function of executing the processing of steps S9408 and S9411, a function of executing the processing of steps S9506 and S9509 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-seventh embodiment, and the processing of steps S9905 and S9908 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-second embodiment. in the forty-fifth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SA406 and SA409 in the main CPU 63; in the forty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SA907 and SA910 in the main CPU 63; In the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main side CPU 63, in the 51st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB604 to SB606 in the main side CPU 63, in the 52nd embodiment, the main A function of executing the processing of steps SB703 to SB705 in the side CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of steps SB804 to SB806 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and steps SC104 to SC104 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step SC106);
Regulation means (thirty-third embodiment) for setting a regulation state in which execution of a prescribed progress process for progressing a game is regulated based on the fact that the prescribed abnormality has occurred is specified by the prescribed monitoring means. Then, the function of executing the processing of step S7910 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step S8811 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the processing of step S9412 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment. In the thirty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S9510 in the main CPU 63; in the forty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S9909 in the main CPU 63; The function of executing the process of step SA410, the function of executing the process of step SA911 in the main CPU 63 in the 46th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB119 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, the 51st In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB619 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB726 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-third embodiment, the processing of step SB823 in the main CPU 63 the function to be executed, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SC125 in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing non-restriction processing different from the predetermined progress processing even in the restriction state (in the thirty-third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S8201 to S8206 in the main CPU 63; in the thirty-fifth embodiment, A function of executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of steps SA101 to SA106 in the main CPU 63 in the 42nd embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature z1, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, the execution of the predetermined progression process for advancing the game is regulated. It is possible to prevent the game from being started despite the occurrence. Further, even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality, the non-restriction process can be executed. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature z2. The non-regulation process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8201 in the thirty-third embodiment, step S8901 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, step SA102 in the forty-second embodiment) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure. The gaming machine according to feature z1, characterized in that

According to the feature z2, the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, so that if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature z3. Characteristic z1 or z2, wherein the regulating means is characterized in that even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the regulated state, the regulated state is established when the supply of operating power is resumed. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature z3, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality from being released only by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature z4. A setting means for setting a set value to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the 49th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB114 in the main CPU 63 of the forty-ninth embodiment) for creating a configurable state (circumstance in which the set value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 of the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 of the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB812 in the main side CPU 63, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SC113 in the main side CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features z1 to z3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature z4, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, if a predetermined abnormality occurs in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, there is a possibility that the set value also has an abnormality. On the other hand, when it is specified that the information stored in the predetermined storage area has a predetermined abnormality, the execution of the predetermined progress process for advancing the game is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from starting even though there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the set value.

Feature z5. Means ( The function of executing the processing of step SB121 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB621 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step SB728 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. , a function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to feature z4, characterized by:

According to the feature z5, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred, a notification is executed that enables the player to recognize that a settable situation should be generated. , it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to set the set value.

Feature z6. Means for canceling the restricted state based on the occurrence of the settable state (a function of executing the processing of step SB303 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB904 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment) A gaming machine according to feature z4 or z5, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the feature z6, it is possible to set a new set value to be used when the situation in which the predetermined abnormality occurs is resolved.

For the configuration of features z1 to z6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αA group>
Feature αA1. Predetermined monitoring means (forty-ninth embodiment) for monitoring whether or not a predetermined abnormality occurs in information stored in a predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control) when supply of operating power is started Then, the function of executing the processing of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SB604 to SB606 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the steps in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. A function of executing the processing of steps SB703 to SB705, a function of executing the processing of steps SB804 to SB806 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processing of steps SC104 to SC106 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. function) and
When the predetermined monitoring means identifies that the predetermined abnormality has occurred, the content of the process executed at the start of supply of the operating power is identified by the predetermined monitoring means as the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality. In the forty-ninth embodiment, the control means (the function of executing the process of step SB119 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-first embodiment, the process of step SB619 in the main CPU 63 is In the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB726 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB823 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-fourth embodiment, the main side a function of executing the processing of step SC125 in the CPU 63);
Specific output means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the process of step SB122 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment) outputs a specific output to the outside of the gaming machine based on the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality specified by the predetermined monitoring means. in the fifty-first embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB622 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB729 in the main CPU 63; the function of executing the process of step SB826 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the process of step SC128 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αA1, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, the execution content of the processing at the start of supply of the operating power is the case where the predetermined abnormality has not occurred. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the process from proceeding normally even though the predetermined abnormality has occurred. Further, a specific output is performed to the outside of the game machine based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality is identified. As a result, it becomes possible to urge the manager of the game hall to deal with the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality.

Feature αA2. The gaming machine according to feature αA1, wherein the specific output means outputs the specific output to the outside of the gaming machine even when it is identified that an event different from the predetermined abnormality has occurred.

According to the feature αA2, even when an event different from the predetermined abnormality occurs, the specific output is performed to the outside of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to share the configuration for performing the specific output.

Feature αA3. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation where the predetermined abnormality has occurred, the specific output means is configured to operate the game machine when the supply of operating power is resumed and the predetermined abnormality has occurred. The gaming machine according to feature αA1 or αA2, wherein the specific output is performed to the outside.

According to the feature αA3, it is possible to perform a specific output to the outside of the gaming machine each time the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where a predetermined abnormality has occurred. This makes it easier for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the predetermined abnormality has occurred.

Feature αA4. The regulation means is characterized in that, based on the fact that the prescribed abnormality has been identified by the prescribed monitoring means, a regulation state is established in which execution of a prescribed progress process for advancing the game is regulated. The gaming machine according to any one of features αA1 to αA3.

According to the feature αA4, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred with respect to the information stored in the predetermined storage area, the execution of the predetermined progress process for advancing the game is regulated. It is possible to prevent the game from being started despite the occurrence.

Feature αA5. Means for executing non-restriction processing different from the predetermined progress processing even in the restriction state (in the thirty-third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S8201 to S8206 in the main CPU 63; in the thirty-fifth embodiment, A feature αA4 characterized by having a function of executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the main CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SA101 to SA106 in the main CPU 63 in the 42nd embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αA5, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature αA6. The non-regulation process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8201 in the thirty-third embodiment, step S8901 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, step SA102 in the forty-second embodiment) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure. The gaming machine according to feature αA5, characterized in that

According to the feature αA6, since the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature αA7. Characteristic features αA4 to αA6, characterized in that the regulating means brings the regulated state into the regulated state when the supply of the operating power is restarted even if the supply of the operating power is stopped in the regulated state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature αA7, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality from being released only by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature αA8. A setting means for setting a set value to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the 49th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB114 in the main CPU 63 of the forty-ninth embodiment) for creating a configurable state (circumstance in which the set value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 of the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 of the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB812 in the main side CPU 63, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SC113 in the main side CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αA4 to αA7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αA8, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, if a predetermined abnormality occurs in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, there is a possibility that the set value also has an abnormality. On the other hand, with the configuration of feature αA1, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred with respect to information stored in a predetermined storage area, the content of the processing to be executed at the start of supply of operating power is predetermined. Since the execution contents will be different from when no error has occurred, it is possible to prevent the process from proceeding normally despite the possibility that an error has occurred with regard to the setting values. Become. In addition, since a specific output is performed outside the game machine based on the occurrence of a predetermined abnormality being identified, the game is designed to deal with the possibility that an abnormality has occurred with respect to the set value. It is possible to prompt the manager of the hall.

Feature αA9. Means ( The function of executing the processing of step SB121 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB621 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step SB728 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. , a function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to feature αA8, characterized by:

According to the feature αA9, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred, the player is informed that the settable situation should be generated. , it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to set the set value.

Feature αA10. The regulating means sets a regulating state in which execution of a predetermined progress process for progressing the game is regulated based on the fact that the predetermined abnormality is identified by the predetermined monitoring means. ,
This gaming machine includes means for canceling the restricted state based on the occurrence of the settable state (the function of executing the processing of step SB303 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, the main CPU 63 in the 53rd embodiment). function of executing the processing of step SB904 in the side CPU 63).

According to the feature αA10, it is possible to set a new set value to be used when canceling the situation in which the predetermined abnormality has occurred.

For the configuration of features αA1 to αA10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αB group>
Feature αB1. Means for starting the processing at the start of supply of operating power when supply of operating power is started (steps SB101 to SB122 in the 49th embodiment, steps SB601 to SB622 in the 51st embodiment, steps SB601 to SB622 in the 52nd embodiment, and Steps SB701 to SB729 in the embodiment, steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826 in the fifty-third embodiment, steps SC101 to SC120 and steps SC125 to SC128 in the fifty-fourth embodiment, and
a means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (a function for executing the first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Setting-related execution means for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the setting value (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) )and,
Permission setting means for setting a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited to a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is permitted when the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the operation power supply start process. (In the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB201 or step SB301 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB901 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αB1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is executed as part of the processing at the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the predetermined setting-related processing. It becomes possible.

In this case, when predetermined setting-related processing is executed in the processing at the start of supply of operating power, execution of interrupt processing is changed from a prohibited state to a permitted state. That is, while the execution of interrupt processing is basically prohibited in the processing at the start of supply of operating power, the interrupt processing can be interrupted and activated in predetermined setting-related processing. By basically prohibiting the execution of interrupt processing in the processing at the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to shorten the time required until the processing at the start of supply of operating power is completed. On the other hand, in the predetermined setting-related processing, processing related to setting values is executed, so it is assumed that it takes a long time to complete the processing. By permitting the execution of the interrupt process, it is possible to optimize the execution mode of the process.

Feature αB2. The gaming machine according to feature αB1, wherein the setting-related execution means terminates the predetermined setting-related processing based on an end trigger operation being performed in the predetermined setting-related processing.

According to the feature αB2, the predetermined setting-related processing continues until the termination trigger operation is performed, so the time required to complete the processing tends to be long. In this case, the configuration of feature αB1 is provided, and execution of interrupt processing is permitted in a situation where predetermined setting-related processing is being executed. .

Feature αB3. Prohibition setting means for setting a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is permitted to a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited when the predetermined setting-related processing ends (in the forty-ninth embodiment, The gaming machine according to feature αB1 or αB2, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step SB206 or step SB312, or a function of executing the processing of step SB916 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment.

According to feature αB3, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited again when the predetermined setting-related process ends. This makes it possible to limit the period during which the execution of the interrupt process is permitted while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed to the period during which the predetermined setting-related process is being executed.

Feature αB4. The gaming machine according to any one of features αB1 to αB3, wherein the interruption process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to the feature αB4, the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the predetermined setting-related process is being executed. However, if a power failure occurs while a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, it is possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature αB5. The interrupt process includes a progress corresponding process (steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63) executed to control the progress of the game,
When the interrupt process is interrupted and started while the predetermined setting-related process is being executed, the power failure monitoring process is executed, but the progress handling process is not executed,
Characteristic αB4 according to feature αB4, characterized in that when the interrupt process is started by an interrupt after the process at the time of starting supply of operating power is completed, both the power failure monitoring process and the progress handling process can be executed. game machine.

According to feature αB5, in a configuration in which the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored while a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, the interrupt process is interrupted and activated while the predetermined setting-related process is being executed. Even if it does, it is possible to prevent the progress corresponding process for controlling the progress of the game from being executed.

Feature αB6. The setting-related execution means includes:
When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) is performed, the predetermined setting-related processing is performed. means for executing changeable processing in which target setting values can be changed (function for executing setting value update processing in main CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed, the setting value to be used is set as the predetermined setting-related processing. means for executing setting notification processing for notification (function for executing setting confirmation processing in main CPU 63);
with
The permission setting means sets a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited to a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is permitted when the changeable processing is executed in the processing when the supply of operating power is started. When the setting notification process is executed in the process at the start of supply of operating power, the state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited is set to the state in which the execution of the interrupt process is permitted. The gaming machine according to any one of features αB1 to αB5, characterized in that

According to feature αB6, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act to be attempted. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

For the configuration of features αB1 to αB6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature z group, the feature αA group, and the feature αB group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to perform the processing appropriately when the supply of operating power is started, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αC group>
Feature αC1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63) for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started;
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted. state regulation means (a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB808 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of making affirmative determination at steps SC108 and SC116 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment); ,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αC1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of the operating power is resumed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game is restricted. be. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game even though the predetermined setting-related processing has not been completed.

Feature αC2. The regulating means prevents the predetermined setting-related processing from being executed even when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature αC1, wherein the regulated state is not set when the game is to be played.

According to the feature αC2, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related processing is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted. .

Feature αC3. Characteristic αC1 or A gaming machine described in αC2.

According to the feature αC3, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature αC4. The gaming machine according to feature αC3, wherein the non-restriction processing includes power failure monitoring processing (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to the feature αC4, the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, so that if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature αC5. Characteristic αC1 to αC4 characterized in that the regulating means brings the regulated state into the regulated state when the supply of the operating power is restarted even if the supply of the operating power is stopped in the regulated state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature αC5, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted from being canceled simply by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature αC6. Means (in the fifty-third embodiment, Any one of features αC1 to αC5 characterized by having a function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63, or a function of executing the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αC6, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to re-execute the predetermined setting-related processing when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. Become.

Feature αC7. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the restriction means prevents a specific related operation (setting key insertion unit 68a) from occurring. ON operation and pressing operation of the reset button 68c) are performed, the gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αC1 to αC6.

According to the feature αC7, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the game can be progressed by performing the specific related operation when the supply of the operating power is restarted. It is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process from being restricted.

Feature αC8. The gaming machine according to feature αC7, wherein the setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the specific related operation is performed when supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature αC8, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related processing is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted. .

Feature αC9. The specific related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined correspondence state (ON operation state) by the setting key, and another predetermined operation (pressing of the reset button 68c). ) is being performed,
If the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and then the supply of operating power is started, the regulation means prevents the other predetermined operation from being performed. The gaming machine according to feature αC8, wherein the restriction state is not set based on the fact that the setting key insertion portion is in the predetermined corresponding state.

According to the feature αC9, even if the specific related operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the setting key insertion portion is set to the predetermined correspondence state, thereby executing the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game. is not regulated. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped during the execution of the predetermined setting-related processing, the setting key insertion unit is in the predetermined corresponding state, but the power is turned on without performing any other predetermined operation. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process from being restricted.

Feature αC10. When the supply of operating power is started, another related process relating to the set value is executed based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit is set to the predetermined corresponding state in a situation where the other predetermined operation is not performed. The gaming machine according to feature αC9, further comprising another related execution means (a function for executing a setting confirmation process in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature αC10, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed, by performing an operation for executing another related process when the supply of operating power is restarted, It is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game from being restricted.

Feature αC11. When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and when the supply of operating power is started after that, the setting key insertion unit in a state where the other predetermined operation is not performed. is brought into the predetermined corresponding state, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed without executing the other-related processing.

According to the feature αC11, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, an operation for executing another related processing is performed. , a predetermined setting-related process is executed instead of another related process. This makes it possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature αC12. The predetermined setting-related process is a process that enables the setting value to be used to be changed,
The gaming machine according to feature αC11, wherein the related process is a process for notifying the set value to be used.

According to the feature αC12, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value to be used is being changed, when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the setting value to be used is notified. It is possible to give priority to the execution of the processing for changing the setting value to be used over the processing.

Feature αC13. The gaming machine according to any one of features αC1 to αC12, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process that enables the setting value to be used to be changed.

According to the feature αC13, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the processing for changing the set value to be used, when the supply of the operating power is restarted after that, the game progresses. Execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game even though the change of the set value has not been completed.

Note that for the configuration of features αC1 to αC13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αD group>
Feature αD1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is executed based on specific related operations (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c) when supply of operating power is started. setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, another related execution means (main a function of executing set value update processing in the side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted. state regulation means (a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB808 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of making affirmative determination at steps SC108 and SC116 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment); ,
with
Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the regulation means detects that the specific-related operation has been performed when the supply of operating power is started after that. and even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the supply of operating power is started after that A gaming machine characterized in that the restricted state is not set based on the execution of a predetermined related operation.

According to the feature αD1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of the operating power is resumed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game is restricted. be. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game even though the predetermined setting-related processing has not been completed.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, execution of the predetermined progress processing is not restricted by performing a specific related operation when resuming the supply of operating power. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related process is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing is restricted even if the predetermined related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed. not. This makes it possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progression process from being restricted when an operation for executing the process related to the set value is performed.

Feature αD2. When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the other related process is performed based on the predetermined related operation. The gaming machine according to feature αD1, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is executed without executing

According to feature αD2, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, an operation for executing another related processing is performed. , a predetermined setting-related process is executed instead of another related process. This makes it possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature αD3. The specific related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON operation state) by the setting key, and another predetermined operation (pressing of the reset button 68c). ) is being performed,
Characteristic αD2, wherein the predetermined related operation includes setting the setting key insertion portion to the predetermined correspondence state by the setting key, and does not include performing the other predetermined operation. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature αD3, even if a specific related operation has not been performed at the time of resuming the supply of operating power, the setting key insertion portion is in a predetermined corresponding state, so that a predetermined progress process is executed to advance the game. is not regulated. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped during the execution of the predetermined setting-related processing, the setting key insertion unit is in the predetermined corresponding state, but the power is turned on without performing any other predetermined operation. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process from being restricted.

Feature αD4. The predetermined setting-related process is a process that enables the setting value to be used to be changed,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αD1 to αD3, wherein the another related process is a process for notifying the set value to be used.

According to the feature αD4, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the processing for changing the set value to be used, when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the game progresses. Execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game even though the change of the set value has not been completed. In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value to be used is being changed, processing is performed to enable the setting value to be used to be changed when the supply of operating power is restarted. Predetermined progress processing is performed not only when an operation is performed for execution, but also when an operation is performed for notifying the setting value to be used. It is possible to prevent the execution of

Feature αD5. Characteristic αD1 to The gaming machine according to any one of αD4.

According to the characteristic αD5, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature αD6. The gaming machine according to feature αD5, wherein the non-restriction process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to the feature αD6, the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, so that if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature αD7. Characteristic features αD1 to αD6 characterized in that the regulating means brings the regulated state into the regulated state when the supply of the operating power is restarted even if the supply of the operating power is stopped in the regulated state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature αD7, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted from being canceled simply by stopping the supply of operating power.

Feature αD8. Means (in the fifty-third embodiment, any one of features αD1 to αD7 characterized by having a function of executing the process of step SB825 in the main CPU 63, or a function of executing the process of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αD8, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to re-execute the predetermined setting-related processing when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. Become.

Feature αD9. Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is executed based on specific related operations (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c) when supply of operating power is started. setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted. state regulation means (a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB808 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of making affirmative determination at steps SC108 and SC116 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment); ,
with
The specific related operation includes a first related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) and a second related operation (press operation of the reset button 68c),
The regulating means determines that the specific related operation has been performed when the supply of operating power is started after the supply of operating power is stopped even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. and even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the supply of operating power is started after that A gaming machine, wherein the restricted state is not set based on the fact that the first related operation among the first related operation and the second related operation is performed.

According to the feature αD9, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of the operating power is resumed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game is restricted. be. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game even though the predetermined setting-related processing has not been completed.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, execution of the predetermined progress processing is not restricted by performing a specific related operation when resuming the supply of operating power. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related process is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, execution of the predetermined progress processing is restricted if the first related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted. not. This makes it possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progression process from being restricted when a part of the operation for executing the predetermined setting-related process is performed.

For the configuration of features αD1 to αD9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αE group>
Feature αE1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
A settable state (setting value In the fifty-third embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63; function to make an affirmative judgment by
an operation specifying means (function for executing the process of step SB910 in the main CPU 63) for specifying whether or not the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated;
When the operation specifying means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is not operated, the storage state becomes the non-operation corresponding operation means, and the operation specifying means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated. an operation correspondence storage means (OFF confirmation flag 361) whose storage state becomes an operation correspondence state when the
selection based on the fact that the operation identification means identifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is being operated in a situation where the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is the non-operation correspondence state in the settable state Selection target changing means for changing target set values (function for executing the processing of step SB914 in the main CPU 63);
with
A configuration in which the set value to be selected is the set value to be used when an end opportunity occurs in the settable state,
The game machine comprises state setting means for setting the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means to the operation correspondence state when the settable state is started or when the settable state is started (the fifty-third embodiment). a function of executing the processing of step SB901 in the main side CPU 63, and the function of executing the processing of step SC114 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment).

According to the feature αE1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, in order to create a settable state in which it is possible to change the set value to be used, it is necessary to turn on the power in a state in which a specific related operation including the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally change the setting value to be used. In addition, since the set value to be selected is changed based on the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means that is operated to generate the settable state, the number of operation means required to change the set value can be reduced. can be suppressed. Further, in the settable state, the setting value to be selected is changed based on the fact that it is specified that the predetermined correspondence operation means is being operated in a situation where the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is the non-operation correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting value to be selected from being changed multiple times for one operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means.

In this case, when the settable state is started or when the settable state is started, the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is set to the operation correspondence state. As a result, when the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means for creating the settable state is continued even after the start of the settable state, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means changes the setting value to be selected. It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Feature αE2. When the detection state of the means for detecting the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means is the operation detection state, the situation generating means determines that the predetermined corresponding operation means is being operated regardless of the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means. The gaming machine according to feature αE1, characterized by specifying:

According to the feature αE2, when specifying whether or not the specific related operation has been performed, it is not specified whether or not the state of the predetermined corresponding operation means has been switched from the state in which it is not operated to the state in which the predetermined corresponding operation has been performed. Since the configuration specifies whether or not the means is being operated, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying whether or not to generate the settable state.

Feature αE3. setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value to be used;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value to be selected;
with
The selection object changing means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated by the operation specifying means in a situation where the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is the non-operation correspondence state in the settable state. Based on this, the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means is changed so that the setting value to be selected is changed,
The situation generation means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when the termination opportunity occurs in the settable situation. The gaming machine according to feature αE1 or αE2, characterized in that the setting value that has been selected in the settable state is set as a use target by setting the setting value.

According to feature αE3, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value in the process of being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started.

Feature αE4. Means (step SA801 in the main side CPU 63) for displaying the set value to be selected in the settable state by predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) to a function of executing the processing of step SA803).

According to the feature αE4, it is possible to change the set value while checking the set value that is being changed in the settable state.

Feature αE5. Means for executing profit giving processing in a mode corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
A settable state (setting value In the fifty-third embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function to make an affirmative judgment by
an operation identifying means (a function of executing the process of step SB910 in the main CPU 63) for identifying whether or not the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated;
Selection target changing means (step SB914 in the main CPU 63) for changing the setting value to be selected based on the operation specifying means specifying that the predetermined corresponding operating means is being operated in the settable state. function) and
with
A configuration in which the set value to be selected is the set value to be used when an end opportunity occurs in the settable state,
In the game machine, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operating means when the supply of operating power for generating the settable state is started triggers the change of the set value to be selected in the settable state. Equipped with a means for preventing it from being treated as an operation (a function of executing the processing of step SB901 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC114 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). A gaming machine characterized in that

According to the feature αE5, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, in order to create a settable state in which it is possible to change the set value to be used, it is necessary to turn on the power in a state in which a specific related operation including the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally change the setting value to be used. In addition, since the set value to be selected is changed based on the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means that is operated to generate the settable state, the number of operation means required to change the set value can be reduced. can be suppressed.

In this case, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means when the supply of operating power for generating the settable state is started is treated as an operation that triggers the change of the setting value to be selected in the settable state. not be. As a result, when the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means for creating the settable state is continued even after the start of the settable state, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means changes the setting value to be selected. It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Note that for the configuration of features αE1 to αE5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the features αC group, the features αD group, and the features αE group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αF group>
Feature αF1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (function for executing the process of step S8915 in the main CPU 63);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Based on the start of the supply of operating power, the initialization means (the second RAM clear area of the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fifth embodiment) that initializes a predetermined storage area (clear target area 371 in the fifty-fifth embodiment). function to perform processing) and
with
A gaming machine, wherein the display storage area is not initialized by the initialization means.

According to the feature αF1, a predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of supply of operating power, so that a game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized, the display storage area in which the display data for causing the specific display means to display is set is not initialized by the initialization means. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not, the operating power is It is possible to set the display contents before the supply of is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. becomes possible.

Feature αF2. A setting means (55th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the setting value to be used is set by the setting means or after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αF1, characterized in that

According to the feature αF2, when the setting value to be used is newly set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when the setting value is newly set, the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means. Thus, when a new set value to be used is set, the game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means accompanying the new setting of the setting value to be used, the display data for causing the specific display means to display is set. The display storage area is not initialized by the initialization means. As a result, the content displayed on the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started is changed to the case where the setting value to be used is newly set and the setting value to be used is newly set. In either case, it is possible to display the contents before the supply of operating power is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it should not be possible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set. becomes possible.

Feature αF3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when a "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area ( function to execute the first RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fifth embodiment),
The game machine according to feature αF2, wherein the display storage area is not initialized by the separate initialization means.

According to the feature αF3, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is stored even if the setting value to be used is not newly set. is initialized, it is possible to start the game with the predetermined storage area initialized even in a situation where the setting value to be used is not newly set. In this case, display data for causing the specific display means to perform display is set regardless of whether a new set value to be used is set or when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied. display storage is not initialized. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started are initialized to a predetermined value when the setting value is newly set or when the setting value is not newly set. It is possible to display the contents before the supply of the operating power is stopped regardless of whether the condition is satisfied or the predetermined initialization condition is not satisfied. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to identify

Feature αF4. It is characterized by comprising means (power supply/emission control device 78) for supplying backup power to the display storage area and the predetermined storage area in a situation where operating power is not supplied to the specific display control means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αF1 to αF3.

According to the feature αF4, even if the display storage area and the predetermined storage area are configured to require operating power supply for storing and holding information, in a situation where operating power is not supplied to the specific display control means Since backup power is supplied to the display storage area and the predetermined storage area, information can be stored and held in these display storage areas and the predetermined storage area even in a situation where operating power is not supplied to the specific display means. becomes possible.

Feature αF5. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The game machine according to any one of features αF1 to αF4, wherein the display to be performed is performed by the specific display means.

According to the feature αF5, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player on the specific display means. In this case, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started, display is performed on the specific display means by providing the configuration described in the feature αF1. The display storage area in which the display data for the display is set is not initialized by the initialization means. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not, the operating power is It is possible to set the display contents before the supply of is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. becomes possible.

Feature αF6. The display storage area is not initialized by the initialization means even when the privilege provision information is erased from the prescribed storage area by the initialization means. The gaming machine according to feature αF5, characterized by:

According to the feature αF6, if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, the privilege provision information is erased from the predetermined storage area, thereby stopping the supply of the operating power. Even if the privilege provision information is stored in a predetermined storage area before the game is played, the game can be started in a state in which the privilege provision information is erased when the supply of operating power is restarted. In this case, even if the privilege provision information is erased from the predetermined storage area in this way, the display storage area in which the display data for causing the specific display means to display is set is initialized by the initialization means. not converted. As a result, when the supply of the operating power is started, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It is possible to give priority to

Feature αF7. As the specific display means, a first specific display means (special figure display section 37a) and a second specific display means (general figure display section 38a),
As the display storage area, a first display storage area (first display data buffer 271) and a second display storage area (third display data buffer 273) are provided,
The display data setting means
First display data setting means for setting display data in the first display storage area (function of executing the processing of step S8915 in the main side CPU63 with respect to the special figure display unit 37a),
Second display data setting means for setting display data in the second display storage area (function for executing the processing of step S8915 in the main side CPU 63 with respect to the normal diagram display unit 38a);
with
The specific display control means is
First specific display control means for controlling the display of the first specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the first display storage area is performed (regarding the special figure display section 37a, the step in the main side CPU 63 function to execute the processing of SC412 to step SC414);
Second specific display control means for controlling the display of the second specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the second display storage area is performed function to execute the processing of SC412 to step SC414);
with
The game machine according to any one of features αF1 to αF6, wherein the first display storage area and the second display storage area are not initialized by the initialization means.

According to the feature αF7, the display contents when the supply of the operating power is started for both the first specific display means and the second specific display means are changed to those when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means and In any case where the initialization is not performed, it is possible to display the content before the supply of operating power is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of either the first specific display means or the second specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not it has been broken.

Feature αF8. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
Any one of the characteristics αF1 to αF7, wherein, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting supply of the operating power is completed. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to the characteristic αF8, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αF9. Based on the start of the supply of operating power, a settable state is created in which a set value to be used can be set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage. Situation generation means (function for executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fifth embodiment),
The initialization means is configured to initialize the predetermined storage area when the settable situation occurs or after the settable situation occurs,
The gaming machine according to feature αF8, wherein the settable state occurs in a state in which a process for starting supply of operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αF9, regardless of whether the settable state occurs or not, the display on the specific display means is started at the timing after the processing for starting the supply of the operating power is completed. It becomes possible to

For the configuration of features αF1 to αF9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αG group>
Feature αG1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (function for executing the process of step S8915 in the main CPU 63);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Initializing means (main in a function of executing the second RAM clear processing of the side CPU 63);
with
The display data setting means causes the initialization means to initialize the predetermined storage area when supply of operating power is started and the Correspondence setting means (step SC502 in the main CPU 63) for setting specific correspondence display data for causing the specific display means to perform specific correspondence display in the display storage area in any case where the predetermined storage area is not initialized. , a function of executing the processing of steps SC503, SC507 and SC510).

According to the feature αG1, a predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of supply of operating power, so that a game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means both when the predetermined storage area is initialized and when it is not initialized. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It becomes possible to

Feature αG2. A setting means (56th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αG1, characterized by:

According to the feature αG2, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, regardless of whether or not the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the set value to be used, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. Thus, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set. becomes possible.

Feature αG3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when a "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area ( function to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-sixth embodiment),
The correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area even when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αG2.

According to the feature αG3, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is met, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value is not set. , it is possible to start the game in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized even in a state where the setting value is not newly set. In this case, if a new set value is set, if a new set value is not set, if a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, or if a predetermined initialization condition is not satisfied In any of the above cases, the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αG4. The correspondence setting means determines that the operating power is not supplied in a predetermined regulation situation (during execution of the game round, during execution of the open/close execution mode, during execution of the variable display times in the normal diagram display section 38a, during execution of the normal open state). If the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started after being stopped, the specific corresponding display data is not set in the display storage area. The game machine according to any one of features αG1 to αG3 characterized by:

According to the feature αG4, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a predetermined restricted situation and then the supply of operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display storage area Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a predetermined regulation situation and then when the supply of operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display contents of the specific display means when it is stopped.

Feature αG5. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The game machine according to any one of features αG1 to αG4, wherein the display to be performed is performed by the specific display means.

According to the feature αG5, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give the player a privilege on the specific display means. In this case, by providing the configuration described in feature αG1, it is possible to determine whether the predetermined storage area is initialized or not when the supply of operating power is started. Specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It becomes possible to

Feature αG6. The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is performed after the start of the variable display of the pattern,
The correspondence setting means performs the initialization when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that. The game machine according to feature αG5, characterized in that, when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the means, the display data corresponding to the specific is not set in the display storage area.

According to the characteristic αG6, when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display data corresponding to the specific is not set in the display storage area, so the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and then the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined storage area is initialized. If not, it is possible to restart the variable display of the pattern on the specific display means.

Feature αG7. When the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area, the privilege granting means grants the privilege after a display corresponding to the granting of the privilege is performed by the specific display means. is a
When the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation in which the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, the correspondence setting means causes the initialization means to perform the above-mentioned The game machine according to feature αG5 or αG6, characterized in that, when a predetermined storage area is not initialized, the specific correspondence display data is not set in the display storage area.

According to the feature αG7, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in a situation where the privilege is granted, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized. Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the privilege is being granted and the supply of operating power is started after that, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the privilege It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display content corresponding to the situation to which is given.

Feature αG8. When the specific display means performs the display corresponding to the specific display when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display control means controls the specific display after the display data corresponding to the specific display is set in the display storage area. The game machine according to any one of features αG1 to αG7, characterized by starting display of means.

According to the feature αG8, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αG9. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
According to feature αG8, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. game machine.

According to the feature αG9, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αG10. A setting means (56th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The game machine according to feature αG9, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αG10, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αG1 to αG10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αH group>
Features αH1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
Display data setting means for setting display data in display storage areas (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273). function to execute the processing of step SC717 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
A setting means (55th to A function of executing the process of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment);
with
When the supply of operating power is started, the content displayed on the specific display means indicates that the set value to be used is set by the setting means when the supply of operating power is started, and the operating power. A game machine characterized in that, when the supply of the power supply is started, the display content is such that it is impossible to distinguish between a predetermined situation in which the setting value to be used is not set by the setting means.

According to the feature αH1, when the set value to be used is set in the settable state generated based on the start of supply of operating power, the set value to be used is set. In this case, it becomes necessary to newly start the supply of operating power, and even if the setting value to be used is illegally set, it is difficult to do so. In this case, the content displayed on the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started indicates that the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started is set and the supply of the operating power is performed. is started, the display content is such that it is impossible to distinguish between the predetermined situation in which the setting value to be used has not been set. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH2. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
Display data setting means for setting display data in display storage areas (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273). function to execute the processing of step SC717 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Setting means (56th to A function of executing the process of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment);
with
The display data setting means sets the set value to be used by the setting means when the supply of operating power is started, and when the supply of operating power is started, the setting means Correspondence setting means for setting specific correspondence display data for causing the specific display means to perform specific correspondence display in the display storage area in any of the predetermined situations in which the setting values to be used are not set. (In the fifty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC502, SC503, SC507, and SC510 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC602 and SC603 in the main CPU 63. , the function of executing the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-ninth embodiment, and the sixtieth embodiment. a function of executing the processing of steps SD102 to SD105, step SD109, step SD110, step SD113 and step SD114 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature αH2, when the set value to be used is set in the settable state generated based on the start of supply of operating power, the set value to be used is set. In this case, it becomes necessary to newly start the supply of operating power, and even if the setting value to be used is illegally set, it is difficult to do so. In this case, when the setting value to be used when the supply of operating power is started and when the setting value to be used is set when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is not set. In any of the predetermined situations, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred, and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") situation), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area (the function of executing the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-sixth to sixtieth embodiments) with
The correspondence setting means is configured to perform the above-described use by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when the supply of operating power is started and when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature αH2, wherein the display data corresponding to the specific is set in the display storage area in any case where the target set value is set.

According to the feature αH3, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized. can be started. In this case, when the setting value to be used is set and when the predetermined storage area is initialized, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. is done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, whichever of the new setting of the setting value to be used and the initialization of the predetermined storage area is performed. It is possible to make it impossible to distinguish whether the

Feature αH4. Initialization means (56th to A gaming machine according to feature αH2 or αH3, characterized in that it has a function of executing the second RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment.

According to the feature αH4, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the setting value to be used when the supply of operating power is started and when the setting value to be used is set when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is not set. In any of the predetermined situations, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH5. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The game machine according to any one of features αH2 to αH4, wherein the display to be performed is performed by the specific display means.

According to the feature αH5, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give the privilege to the player on the specific display means. In this case, by providing the configuration described in the feature αH1, the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started is set and the supply of the operating power is started. In any of the predetermined situations in which the set values to be used are not set, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH6. The gaming machine according to feature αH5, wherein the specific correspondence display data is display data used as result correspondence display data.

According to the feature αH6, when the supply of the operating power is started using the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the decision result of the provision determining means, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. . As a result, while suppressing an increase in the capacity of display data, even if the player confirms the display content of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the set value to be used is set. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αH7. The feature αH6, characterized in that the display data corresponding to the specific result is display data used when the grant determination means determines not to grant the privilege to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result. The game machine described.

When the game hall is closed, it is common that the power supply of the gaming machine is cut off in a situation where the specific display means displays the display contents corresponding to the decision not to give the privilege to the player by the giving decision means. . In this case, according to the feature αH7, when the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started and when the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started is not set, the display content of the specific display means becomes the display content corresponding to the fact that the award determination means has decided not to award the privilege to the player. Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the setting value to be used has been set or not to be specified.

Feature αH8. A plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data exist,
According to any one of features αH2 to αH7, wherein the correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data to be used from among a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area. game machine.

According to the feature αH8, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific correspondence display of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αH9. When the specific display means performs the display corresponding to the specific display when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display control means controls the specific display after the display data corresponding to the specific display is set in the display storage area. The gaming machine according to any one of features αH2 to αH8, characterized by starting display of means.

According to the feature αH9, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Features αH10. The setting means sets the set value to be used in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed,
Characteristic feature αH9 according to feature αH9, wherein the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. game machine.

According to the feature αH10, regardless of whether the set value to be used is set or not set, the processing at the start of supply of operating power is performed. It is possible to start the specific corresponding display on the specific display means at the timing after the end.

Features αH11. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when the "RAM clear operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area even when the setting value is not set by the setting means. 60, the function of executing the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment of 60),
The separate initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area in a state in which the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed,
The correspondence setting means performs the setting by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when supply of operating power is started, and when supply of operation power is started. setting the specific corresponding display data in the display storage area in any case where the value is set;
According to the feature αH9 or αH10, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. The game machine described.

According to the feature αH11, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized, so that the setting value to be used is newly set. A game can be started in a state where a predetermined storage area has been initialized even in a state where there is no storage area. In this case, when the setting value to be used is set and when the predetermined storage area is initialized, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. is done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, whichever of the new setting of the setting value to be used and the initialization of the predetermined storage area is performed. It is possible to make it impossible to distinguish whether the In addition, regardless of whether the set value to be used is set or the predetermined storage area is initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the specific correspondence display in .

Note that for the configuration of features αH1 to αH11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αI group>
Feature αI1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
It is determined whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and if a privilege is to be given to the player, the privilege giving information (information of "1" set to a flag corresponding to the type of jackpot result) is stored in a predetermined manner. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main side CPU 63) to be stored in the area (clear target area 371 in the fifty-seventh to sixtieth embodiments);
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
When it is time to display the determination result, display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means is stored in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, Display data setting means to be set in the third display data buffer 273) (function of executing the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-seventh embodiment; main CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments function to execute the processing of step SC717 in);
By controlling the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is displayed on the specific display means. Specific display control means (function for executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) to be performed in
Initialization means (57th to 60th 60, the function of executing the second RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment);
with
The display data setting means sets specific correspondence display data to be used as display data corresponding to the result when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when supply of operating power is started. Correspondence setting means for setting in the display storage area (the function of executing the processing of steps SC602 and SC603 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-seventh embodiment, and the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth embodiment. In the fifty-ninth embodiment, the function to execute the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 in the main CPU 63. In the sixtieth embodiment, steps SD102 to SD105 in the main CPU 63, steps SD109, SD110, and SD113. and a function of executing the processing of step SD114).

According to the feature αI1, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give the player a privilege on the specific display means. Further, by initializing a predetermined storage area based on the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to start a game in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of operating power is started, the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the determination result of the application determination means is set in the display storage area. be done. Thus, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of operating power is started, the display displayed when the display content of the specific display means notifies the determination result of the application determination means. content. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized. Become.

Feature αI2. Setting means (57th to function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αI1, characterized by:

According to the feature αI2, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when the predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the setting value to be used, the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the determination result of the provision determining means is displayed and stored. set in the area. Thus, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of operating power is started, the display displayed when the display content of the specific display means notifies the determination result of the application determination means. content. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set. It becomes possible.

Feature αI3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means (second 57th to 60th embodiments) to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63),
The correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area even when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αI2.

According to the feature αI3, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is met, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value to be used is not set. Therefore, even in a situation where the setting values to be used are not newly set, it is possible to start the game in a situation where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or the predetermined storage area is initialized by satisfying the predetermined initialization condition, Display data corresponding to the result, which is used to notify the decision result, is set in the display storage area. As a result, the display of the specific display means is performed regardless of whether a new set value to be used is set or when a predetermined storage area is initialized by satisfying a predetermined initialization condition. The content is the display content displayed when notifying the determination result of the provision determining means. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set and the predetermined initialization condition is established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not it has been done.

Feature αI4. Characteristic features αI1 through αI1, characterized in that the display data corresponding to a specific result is display data used when the grant determination means determines not to grant the privilege to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result. The gaming machine according to any one of αI3.

When the game hall is closed, it is common that the power supply of the gaming machine is cut off in a situation where the specific display means displays the display contents corresponding to the decision not to give the privilege to the player by the giving decision means. . In this case, according to the feature αI4, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, the display content of the specific display means indicates that the award determination means does not award the privilege to the player. The display content corresponds to the determination. Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the memory area has been initialized, thereby making it impossible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized.

Feature αI5. A plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data exist,
According to any one of features αI1 to αI4, the correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data to be used from among a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area. game machine.

According to the feature αI5, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific correspondence display of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αI6. When the specific display means performs the display corresponding to the specific display when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display control means controls the specific display after the display data corresponding to the specific display is set in the display storage area. The game machine according to any one of features αI1 to αI5, characterized by starting display of means.

According to the characteristic αI6, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αI7. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
Characteristic feature αI6 according to feature αI6, wherein the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. game machine.

According to the feature αI7, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αI8. Setting means (57th to a function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The game machine according to feature αI7, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αI8, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

Note that for the configuration of features αI1 to αI8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αJ group>
Features αJ1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
Display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments, the processing of step SC717 in the main CPU 63 is executed a function to execute the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Initializing means (58th to 61st 61 embodiment of the main CPU 63 to execute the second RAM clear processing);
correspondence setting means (fifty-eighth In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 in the main CPU 63, in the 59th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 in the main CPU 63, and in the 60th embodiment, the main CPU 63 In the 61st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD102 to SD105, step SD109, step SD110, step SD113 and step SD114, the function of executing the processing of steps SD202 to SD217 in the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment);
with
A gaming machine, wherein a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display exist.

According to the feature αJ1, the predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of the supply of operating power, so that the game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started becomes the specific correspondence display. A plurality of types of the specific correspondence display exist. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the predetermined storage area is initialized. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to identify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized even if the display contents of the specific display means are confirmed when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αJ2. The correspondence setting means causes the specific display means to perform the specific correspondence display when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when supply of operating power is started. Data is set in the display storage area,
The gaming machine according to feature αJ1, wherein a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data exist.

According to the feature αJ2, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, one of the plurality of types of specific display data is stored in the display storage area. By setting, a display corresponding to the specific display is performed by the specific display means. As a result, it is possible to cause the specific display means to perform a specific correspondence display simply by selecting one type of specific correspondence display data from among a plurality of types of specific correspondence display data determined in advance and setting it in the display storage area. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for causing the specific display means to display one type of specific correspondence display among a plurality of types of specific correspondence displays.

Feature αJ3. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. is to be displayed by the specific display means,
The gaming machine according to feature αJ2, wherein the specific correspondence display data is display data used as result correspondence display data.

According to the feature αJ3, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means when the specific display means displays the result of determination as to whether or not the privilege is given to the player. In this case, when the supply of the operating power is started using the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the decision result of the provision determining means, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, while suppressing an increase in the capacity of display data, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It is possible to make it difficult to identify whether or not

Feature αJ4. The feature αJ3 characterized in that the display data corresponding to the specific result is display data used when it is determined by the grant determination means that the privilege is not granted to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result. The game machine described.

When the game hall is closed, it is common that the power supply of the gaming machine is cut off in a situation where the specific display means displays the display contents corresponding to the decision not to give the privilege to the player by the giving decision means. . In this case, according to the feature αJ4, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, the display contents of the specific display means do not give the privilege to the player in the award determination means. The display content corresponds to the determination that Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the predetermined storage area has been initialized or not so that it cannot be specified.

Feature αJ5. The specific correspondence display data is display data used when the grant determination means determines not to grant the privilege to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result, and The gaming machine according to feature αJ3, characterized in that it includes both of the display data used when it is decided to give the privilege.

According to the feature αJ5, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined storage area is initialized, when the grant determination means determines not to grant a privilege to the player, the display and grant determination means One of the displays when it is decided to give a privilege to the player is performed by the specific display means as a display corresponding to the specific. Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the predetermined storage area has been initialized or not so that it cannot be specified.

Feature αJ6. Setting means (58th to function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αJ1 to αJ5 characterized by:

According to the feature αJ6, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when the predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the set value to be used, one of the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays is displayed on the specific display means. done. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the setting value to be used is newly set. Even if the content is confirmed, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set.

Feature αJ7. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when the "RAM clear operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area even when the setting value is not set by the setting means. 61 function to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The correspondence setting means is configured to perform the above-described use by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when the supply of operating power is started and when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to feature αJ6, wherein the display content of the specific display means is set to display corresponding to the specific in any case where the target set value is set.

According to the feature αJ7, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value is not set. , it is possible to start the game in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized even in a state where the setting value is not newly set. In this case, the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display means either when the setting value is newly set or when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied and the predetermined storage area is initialized. done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αJ8. The correspondence setting means causes the display content of the specific display means to be the specific correspondence display even when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to any one of features αJ1 to αJ7, characterized in that

According to the feature αJ8, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means both when the predetermined storage area is initialized and when it is not initialized. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It becomes possible to

Feature αJ9. The correspondence setting means determines that the operating power is not supplied in a predetermined regulation situation (during execution of the game round, during execution of the open/close execution mode, during execution of the variable display times in the normal diagram display section 38a, during execution of the normal open state). Specific correspondence display data for causing the specific correspondence display to be performed when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started after the operation is stopped. is not set in the display storage area.

According to the characteristic αJ9, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the predetermined restricted situation and then the supply of the operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display storage area Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a predetermined regulation situation and then when the supply of operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display contents of the specific display means when it is stopped.

Features αJ10. The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is performed after the start of the variable display of the pattern,
The correspondence setting means performs the initialization when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that. The gaming machine according to feature αJ8 or αJ9, characterized in that when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by means, the specific correspondence display data for performing the specific correspondence display is not set in the display storage area. .

According to the feature αJ10, when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display data corresponding to the specific is not set in the display storage area, so the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and then the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined storage area is initialized. If not, it is possible to restart the variable display of the pattern on the specific display means.

Features αJ11. When the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area, the privilege granting means grants the privilege after a display corresponding to the granting of the privilege is performed by the specific display means. is a
When the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation in which the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, and then the supply of operating power is started, the correspondence setting means causes the initialization means to The game according to any one of features αJ8 to αJ10, characterized in that when the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the specific correspondence display data for performing the specific correspondence display is not set in the display storage area. machine.

According to the feature αJ11, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation where a privilege is granted, and when the supply of operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized. Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the privilege is being granted and the supply of operating power is started after that, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the privilege It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display content corresponding to the situation to which is given.

Feature αJ12. The specific display control means starts display on the specific display means in a state where the specific correspondence display is performed when the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features αJ1 to αJ11, characterized in that

According to the characteristic αJ12, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αJ13. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
The characteristic feature αJ12 according to characteristic αJ12, wherein when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting supply of the operating power is executed. game machine.

According to the feature αJ13, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αJ14. Setting means (58th to function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The gaming machine according to characteristic αJ13, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the characteristic αJ14, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

Note that for the configuration of features αJ1 to αJ14, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αK group>
Features αK1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
It is determined whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and if a privilege is to be given to the player, the privilege giving information (information of "1" set to a flag corresponding to the type of jackpot result) is stored in a predetermined manner. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) stored in the area (clear target area 371 in the 61st embodiment);
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
When it is time to display the determination result, display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means is stored in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, Display data setting means (function for executing the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63) to be set in the third display data buffer 273);
By controlling the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is displayed on the specific display means. Specific display control means (function for executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) to be performed in
Initializing means (main in the 61st embodiment) for initializing a predetermined storage area (clear target area 371 in the 61st embodiment) including the display storage area based on the start of supply of operating power. a function of executing the second RAM clear processing of the side CPU 63);
Correspondence setting means (main side CPU 63) for setting the display content of the specific display means to be the specific correspondence display when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when the supply of the operating power is started. function to execute the processing of steps SD202 to SD217 in
with
There are a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display,
A gaming machine, wherein the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include display contents that are not selected as displays corresponding to the determination result of the award determination means.

According to the feature αK1, a predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of supply of operating power, so that a game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started becomes the specific correspondence display. A plurality of types of specific correspondence displays exist, and the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include display contents that are not selected as the display corresponding to the determination result of the provision determining means. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the predetermined storage area is initialized. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to identify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized even if the display contents of the specific display means are confirmed when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αK2. The plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include display content that can be selected as display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means and display content that is not selected as display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The gaming machine according to feature αK1, characterized in that

According to the feature αK2, since the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include both display content that can be selected as display corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means and display content that is not selected, the predetermined storage area is initially stored. It is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means in the case of being converted.

Feature αK3. The specific display means has a plurality of light emitting parts,
The correspondence setting means executes a lottery process (step SD204, step SD212) for individually determining whether each of the plurality of light emitting units should be turned on, and the result of the lottery process for each of the plurality of light emitting units. The gaming machine according to the feature αK1 or αK2, wherein display data of a lighting pattern corresponding to is set in the display storage area so as to perform the specific correspondence display.

According to the feature αK3, a lottery process is executed to determine whether or not each of the plurality of light emitting units in the specific display means should be turned on, and the display content of the lighting pattern corresponding to the result of the lottery process is stored in a predetermined storage area. is displayed on the specific display means as a specific corresponding display when is initialized. As a result, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means when the predetermined storage area is initialized, and the display contents of the specific display means when the predetermined storage area is initialized. It is possible to make it regular.

Feature αK4. A setting means (61st function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αK1 to αK3 characterized by:

According to the feature αK4, when the setting value of the object to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the object to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the set value to be used, one of the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays is displayed on the specific display means. done. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the setting value to be used is newly set. Even if the content is confirmed, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set.

Feature αK5. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means (second 61 function to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The correspondence setting means is configured to perform the above-described use by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when the supply of operating power is started and when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature αK4, characterized in that the display content of the specific display means is set to display corresponding to the specific in any case where the target set value is set.

According to the feature αK5, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is met, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value is not set. , it is possible to start the game in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized even in a state where the setting value is not newly set. In this case, the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display means either when the setting value is newly set or when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied and the predetermined storage area is initialized. done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αK6. The specific display control means starts display on the specific display means in a state where the specific correspondence display is performed when the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to any one of features αK1 to αK5, characterized in that

According to the feature αK6, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αK7. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
The characteristic feature αK6 according to characteristic αK6, wherein when supply of operating power is started, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting supply of the operating power is executed. game machine.

According to the characteristic αK7, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αK8. A setting means (56th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The gaming machine according to the feature αK7, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αK8, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

For the configuration of features αK1 to αK8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the features αF group, the features αG group, the features αH group, the features αI group, the features αJ group, and the features αK group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to make the operation at the start of supply of operating power suitable, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αL group>
Feature αL1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
a specific display control means for controlling the display of the specific display means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63);
Setting means (62nd to A function of executing the process of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 63rd embodiment);
with
The specific display control means determines that the set value to be used has been set by the setting means, and that the set value or the operation is more advantageous than the set value before the supply of operating power is stopped. Based on the fact that a setting value that is more advantageous than the setting value before the power supply is stopped has been set by the setting means as the setting value to be used, and that the situation has become a suggestion target condition. , the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started is determined according to the suggestion target situation 2 display distribution table 394) determined by the mode determining means (in the 62nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD402 to SD411 in the main CPU 63; in the 63rd embodiment, the main CPU 63 A gaming machine characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step SD502.

According to the feature αL1, by confirming the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the new setting of the setting value to be used is performed, or the setting to be used is confirmed. It is possible to predict that the advantage of the value has become higher than or higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to predict the setting value by using the display contents of the specific display means, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Feature αL2. The mode determining means selects a set value that is more advantageous than the set value before the supply of operating power is stopped or a set value that is more advantageous than the set value before the supply of operating power is stopped. Determining the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started based on the setting value set by the setting means as the setting value to be used in a determination mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation, and operating When the supply of operating power is started based on the fact that the setting means sets a set value lower than the advantage of the set value before the supply of power is stopped as the set value to be used A determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation for the display content of the specific display means (a mode of referring to the first display sorting table 391 for special figures, a mode of referring to the first display sorting table 393 for normal figures) The gaming machine according to feature αL1, characterized in that the determination is made by:

According to the feature αL2, when the advantage of the set value to be used becomes equal to or higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point or higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point, the determination mode corresponding to the suggested situation. determines the display content of the specific display means, and when the advantage of the set value to be used becomes lower than the set value up to that point, the specific display means is displayed in a determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation Display contents are determined. This makes it easier to predict whether or not the advantage of the set value to be used is greater than or higher than the advantage of the previous set value.

Feature αL3. The mode determining means determines the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started based on the fact that the setting value to be used is not set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αL2, wherein the decision is made in a decision mode corresponding to the situation.

According to the feature αL3, even if the setting value to be used is not newly set when the supply of the operating power is started, the supply of the operating power is started in a determined manner corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation. Therefore, if the display content of the specific display means is determined in a determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation, the situation will be used as a new setting value. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether the setting is not performed or the advantage of the setting value to be used is lower than before.

Feature αL4. Any one of the characteristics αL1 to αL3, wherein the mode determining means determines the display content of the specific display means by a lottery mode corresponding to the suggested situation when the situation is the suggested situation. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature αL4, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means in the suggestion target situation. This makes it possible to make it impossible to clearly specify whether or not the situation is the suggestion target even if the specific display means is confirmed.

Feature αL5. In the case of a non-suggestion target situation that is not the suggestion target situation, the mode determination means determines the display content of the specific display means by lottery according to a lottery mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation. The gaming machine according to feature αL4.

According to the feature αL5, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means in the non-suggestion target situation. This makes it possible to make it impossible to clearly specify whether or not the non-suggestion target situation exists even if the specific display means is confirmed.

Feature αL6. Display content that can be selected by lottery of the display content of the specific display means in a lottery mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation and display content of the specific display means by a lottery mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation is selected by lottery Common display content (1st to 3rd initial display for special figures, 1st to 3rd initial display for general maps) exists in any of the display contents that can be displayed, and the selection probability of the common display content is The gaming machine according to feature αL5, wherein the lottery mode corresponding to the suggested situation and the lottery mode corresponding to the non-suggested situation are different.

According to the feature αL6, since the common display content is displayed by the specific display means in both the suggestive target situation and the non-suggestive target situation, it is clear whether it is the suggestive target situation or the non-suggestive target situation. It is possible to make it impossible to identify On the other hand, since the selection probability of the common display content differs depending on whether it is a suggestive target situation or a non-suggestive target situation, the display content of the specific display means indicates whether it is a suggestive target situation or a non-suggestive target situation. It is possible to predict whether there is

Feature αL7. Display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (function for executing the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63),
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed,
Initialization for initializing a predetermined storage area including the display storage area when the setting value for the use object is set by the setting means or after the setting value for the use object is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αL1 to αL6, characterized by comprising means (a function of executing the second RAM clearing process of the main CPU 63 in the 62nd to 63rd embodiments).

According to the feature αL7, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, by having the configuration of the above characteristic αL1, by utilizing the situation in which the display storage area is initialized along with the initialization of the predetermined storage area, the display contents of the specific display means suggest the target situation It is possible to predict whether or not

Feature αL8. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") (when the "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area (the function of executing the first RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the 62nd to 63rd embodiments) with
The mode determination means determines display contents of the specific display means to correspond to the non-suggestion target situation when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the different initialization means and when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to feature αL7, characterized in that determination is made in a mode.

According to the feature αL8, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized. can be started. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started are determined in a determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation. Therefore, it becomes easier to predict whether or not the situation is a suggestion target situation.

Feature αL9. It is determined whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and if a privilege is to be given to the player, the privilege giving information (information of "1" set to a flag corresponding to the type of jackpot result) is stored in a predetermined manner. Grant determination means (function for executing the processing of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )and,
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features αL1 to αL8, wherein the specific display control means causes the specific display means to display the result of determination by the award determination means.

According to the feature αL9, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player on the specific display means. In this case, by providing the configuration of the feature αL1, it is possible to obtain the above-described excellent effects by using the specific display means.

Feature αL10. The display content of the specific display means determined in the determination mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation is display content that is not displayed when the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is performed by the specific display means. The gaming machine according to feature αL9, characterized in that:

According to the feature αL10, it is possible to distinguish the display content determined by the determination mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation from the display content corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means.

Feature αL11. The specific display control means controls the display content determined by the mode determination means when the specific display means displays the display content determined by the mode determination means when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αL1 to αL10, wherein the display of the specific display means is started in a state where the display of .

According to the feature αL11, when the supply of the operating power is started, the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the display contents determined by the mode determining means are displayed are displayed by the specific display means. It is possible to prevent it from being done in

Note that for the configuration of features αL1 to αL11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αL group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest in games, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αM group>
Feature αM1. setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
Corresponding operation control means for setting a state of a predetermined area visible from the front of the gaming machine to a corresponding operation state in a situation where predetermined setting-related processing (setting value update processing, setting confirmation processing) relating to the set value is being executed. (In the sixty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SE304, SE305, SE308, and SE309 in the main CPU 63; in the sixty-fifth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SE604 and SE607 in the main CPU 63. , in the sixty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps SE704, SE707, SE802, and SE816 in the main CPU 63, and in the sixty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps SE904 and SE907 in the main CPU 63. , In the 68th embodiment, the function of controlling the display of the 15R display unit 481, 6R display unit 483 and small hit display unit 484 in the main side CPU 63),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αM1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, the state of the predetermined area visible from the front of the gaming machine is the corresponding operation state in a situation where predetermined setting-related processing relating to the set value is being executed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αM2. Predetermined operation means provided in the predetermined area that is visible from the front of the gaming machine (in the 65th embodiment, the normal figure display section 423a, the first special figure display section 425, the second special figure display section 426 and the special display section 429, in the 67th embodiment, the first special figure display unit 425 and the second special figure display unit 426) are provided,
The corresponding operation control means sets the operation state of the predetermined operation means to an operation state that does not occur when the game is being executed in a situation where the predetermined setting-related process is being executed, so that the predetermined region The gaming machine according to feature αM1, wherein the state is the corresponding operation state.

According to the feature αM2, the operation state of the predetermined operation means is an operation state that does not occur when the game is being executed while the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed. As a result, it is possible to perform notification indicating that the predetermined setting-related processing is being performed by using the predetermined operation means that operates when the game is being performed.

Feature αM3. A plurality of predetermined operation means (first special figure display section 425, second special figure display section 426 and special display section 429 in the 64th embodiment, 65th embodiment) in the predetermined area visible from the front of the gaming machine Then, the normal figure display section 423a, the normal figure reservation display section 423b, the first special figure display section 425, the second special figure display section 426, the first special figure reservation display section 427, the second special figure reservation display section 428 and the special display Part 429, special electric winning device 416, first special figure display part 425 and second special figure display part 426 in the 66th embodiment, 15R display part 481, 6R display part 483 and small hit display part in the 68th embodiment 484), including
The game machine according to feature αM1 or αM2, wherein the corresponding action control means sets a combination of the action states of the plurality of predetermined action means as the corresponding action state.

According to the feature αM3, a notification is executed to indicate that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed using a combination of operation states of a plurality of predetermined operation means. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to illegally issue a notification indicating that the predetermined setting-related process is being executed.

Feature αM4. The gaming machine according to feature αM3, wherein the corresponding operating state is a combination of operating states of the plurality of predetermined operating means that does not occur when a game is being played.

According to the feature αM4, a combination of operation states of a plurality of predetermined operation means is set to a combination that does not occur when a game is being executed, thereby notifying that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed. is executed. As a result, it is possible to use a plurality of predetermined operation means that operate when a game is being executed to make a notification that a predetermined setting-related process is being performed.

Feature αM5. Each of the individual operation states in the corresponding operation states of the plurality of predetermined operation means is an operation state that can occur when the game is being executed, and these individual operation states occur simultaneously when the game is being executed. The gaming machine according to feature αM4, characterized in that it is in an operating state in which it is not activated.

According to the feature αM5, each of the individual operation states in the corresponding operation states of the plurality of predetermined operation means is an operation state that can occur while the game is being executed. Using the obtained operating state, it is possible to notify that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed.

Feature αM6. The game machine according to any one of features αM3 to αM5, wherein the first predetermined operation means among the plurality of predetermined operation means is display means, and the second predetermined operation means is movable means.

According to the feature αM6, since the combination of the individual operation states of the display means and the movable means indicates that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed. It becomes easier to grasp that it is a situation.

Feature αM7. The corresponding operation control means is
A first corresponding operation control means for setting a combination of operation states of the plurality of predetermined operation means as a first corresponding operation state as the corresponding operation state in a situation where a first setting related process is being executed as the predetermined setting related process. (In the sixty-fourth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has the function of executing the processing of steps SE304 and SE305. In the sixty-fifth embodiment, the function of executing the step SE604 in the main side CPU 63. In the sixty-sixth embodiment, the main side A function of executing the processing of steps SE704, SE802 and SE816 in the CPU 63, a function of controlling the display of the 15R display unit 481 and the small hit display unit 484 in the main side CPU 63 in the 68th embodiment);
second corresponding operation control means for setting a combination of operation states of the plurality of predetermined operation means as a second corresponding operation state as the corresponding operation state in a situation where a second setting related process is being executed as the predetermined setting related process; (In the sixty-fourth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processing of steps SE308 and SE309. In the sixty-fifth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processing of step SE607. In the sixty-sixth embodiment, the main side A function of executing the processes of steps SE707, SE802 and SE816 in the CPU 63, a function of controlling the display of the 15R display unit 481 and the 6R display unit 483 in the main side CPU 63 in the 68th embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αM3 to αM6, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αM7, it is a state in which a combination of operation states of a plurality of predetermined operation means is used to notify that the first setting-related process is being executed and a second setting-related process is being executed. It is possible to execute each of the notifications.

Feature αM8. The first setting-related process is a process that enables setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means,
The gaming machine according to feature αM7, wherein the second setting-related process is a process for notifying the current setting value.

According to the feature αM8, it is notified that a process is being executed to enable setting of a set value to be used by using a combination of operation states of a plurality of predetermined operation means, and to be used. It is possible to notify that the process for notifying the setting value is being executed.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αM1 to αM8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αN group>
Feature αN1. a first period generating means (a function of executing the processing of steps SD815 and SD816 in the main CPU 63) that generates a first period (game round) in a situation where a game is being executed;
The first predetermined operation means (the first special figure display unit 425, the second special figure display unit 426) is controlled so as to be in the first period corresponding state (the state in which the fluctuation display of the pattern is performed) in the first period 1 predetermined operation control means (function for executing the processing of step SD706 in the main side CPU 63);
a second period generating means (a function of executing the processes of steps SD904 and SE116 in the main CPU 63) for generating a second period (opening/closing execution mode) in a situation where the game is being executed;
Second predetermined operation control means (main side CPU 63 of step SD710 to step SD712 processing of controlling the second predetermined operation means (special electric winning device 416) so as to be in the second period corresponding state (open state) in the second period function) and
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
In a situation in which predetermined setting-related processing (setting value update processing, setting confirmation processing) relating to the set value is being executed, the first predetermined operation means is in the state corresponding to the first period, and the second predetermined operation means is a corresponding operation control means (a function of executing the processes of steps SE704, SE707, SE802 and SE816 in the main CPU 63) for setting the second period corresponding state;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αN1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, while the game is being played, a first period in which the first predetermined action means is in the state corresponding to the first period may occur, and a second period in which the second predetermined action means is in the state corresponding to the second period may occur. In a configuration that can occur, in a situation where a predetermined setting-related process related to a set value is being executed, the first predetermined operation means is in the state corresponding to the first period and the second predetermined operation means is in the state corresponding to the second period. As a result, it is possible to execute notification indicating that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed by using the first predetermined operation means and the second predetermined operation means that operate when the game is being executed. It becomes possible.

In addition, it is possible to execute notification indicating that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed by using the first period corresponding state and the second period corresponding state that can occur when the game is being executed. It becomes possible. In addition, if an attempt is made to illegally issue a notification indicating that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, it is necessary to illegally perform both the first predetermined operation means and the second predetermined operation means. There is Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to illegally issue a notification indicating that the predetermined setting-related process is being executed.

Feature αN2. The gaming machine according to feature αN1, wherein the second period generating means generates the second period after the first period.

According to the feature αN2, the second period occurs after the first period in the situation where the game is being played. When the corresponding state is established, it is possible to give the manager of the game hall the recognition that the situation is a special situation different from the situation in which the game is being played. This makes it possible for the manager of the game hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing relating to the set value is being executed.

Feature αN3. The game machine according to the feature αN1 or αN2, wherein one of the first predetermined operation means and the second predetermined operation means is display means and the other is movable means.

According to the feature αN3, since the combination of the period corresponding states of the display means and the movable means indicates that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed. It becomes easier to grasp that it is a situation.

Feature αN4. Means for executing a period lottery for determining whether to cause the second period after the first period (function for executing the process of step SD803 in the main CPU 63),
The first predetermined operation control means notifies the result of the lottery during the period after the first predetermined operation means is set to the state corresponding to the first period in the first period,
The second predetermined operation control means controls the second predetermined operation control means so as to enter the state corresponding to the second period after the end of the first period when the result of the period lottery results in the occurrence of the second period. 2. The game machine according to any one of features αN1 to αN3, characterized by controlling predetermined operation means.

According to the feature αN4, the first predetermined operation means for notifying the result of the lottery during the period and the second predetermined operation means that becomes the state corresponding to the second period when the result of the lottery during the period is a winning result are used. It is possible to execute notification indicating that the setting-related processing of is being executed.

Feature αN5. The first predetermined operation means is a pattern display means (first special figure display section 425, second special figure display section 426) that variably displays the pattern,
The second predetermined operation means is a variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 416) provided switchable between an open state and a closed state,
The first predetermined operation control means brings the pattern display means into a state corresponding to the first period by causing the pattern to be variably displayed during the first period,
The gaming machine according to characteristic αN4, wherein the second predetermined operation control means brings the variable ball-entering means into the state corresponding to the second period by opening the state during the second period. .

According to the feature αN5, when the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, the variable ball entry means is in the open state when the pattern display means is performing the variable display of the pattern. This makes it possible for the manager of the gaming hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αN6. The predetermined setting-related process is characterized in that it is a process of enabling the setting means to set the setting value to be used, or a process of notifying the current setting value. The gaming machine according to any one of features αN1 to αN5.

According to the feature αN6, while exhibiting the excellent effects already described, the state in which the processing enabling the setting of the setting value to be used is being executed or the current setting value is notified. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the process of is being executed.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αN1 to αN6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αO group>
Features αO1. Predetermined display means (first special figure display unit 425, second special figure display unit 426) that performs a predetermined display in the situation where the game is being executed,
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting a set value to be used from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
In a situation in which predetermined setting-related processing (setting value update processing, setting confirmation processing) relating to the setting value is being performed, the predetermined display means is used to notify that the predetermined setting-related processing is being performed. In the sixty-fourth embodiment, execution notification control means (the function of executing the processing of steps SE304 and SE308 in the main CPU 63, in the sixty-fifth embodiment, the A function of executing processing, a function of executing the processing of steps SE704 and SE707 in the main CPU 63 in the sixty-sixth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps SE904 and SE907 in the main CPU 63 in the sixty-seventh embodiment, In the 68th embodiment, the function of controlling the display of the 15R display unit 481 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αO1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in a configuration provided with predetermined display means for performing predetermined display in a situation where a game is being executed, the predetermined display means is used in a situation where predetermined setting-related processing relating to set values is being executed. Then, notification that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed is executed. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, and to make this notification using the predetermined display means. .

Feature αO2. The execution notification control means causes the predetermined display means to display a specific display that does not occur in a situation where a game is being executed when a predetermined setting-related process relating to the set value is being executed. The gaming machine according to feature αO1, characterized by:

According to the feature αO2, a specific display that does not occur in a situation where a game is being executed on a prescribed display means is performed in a situation where a prescribed setting-related process is being executed. As a result, it is possible to clearly grasp from the display contents of the predetermined display means that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αO3. Specific display means (the special display section 429 in the 64th and 65th embodiments, the 6R display section 483 and the small win display section 484 in the 68th embodiment) that performs a specific display in the situation where the game is being executed prepared,
The execution notification control means, in a situation in which a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value is being executed, notifies that the predetermined setting-related process is being executed by the predetermined display means and the specific display means. The gaming machine according to feature αO1 or αO2, characterized in that the game is played at.

According to the feature αO3, when an attempt is made to fraudulently issue a notification indicating that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, both the predetermined display means and the specific display means are fraudulently notified. need to apply. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to illegally issue a notification indicating that the predetermined setting-related process is being executed.

Feature αO4. The game machine according to feature αO3, wherein the predetermined display means and the specific display means are concentrated in a predetermined range (special figure unit 422) visible from the front of the game machine.

According to the feature αO4, in a configuration in which a combination of display content of a predetermined display means and display content of a specific display means is used to notify that a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, It is possible to make it easy to confirm the display contents.

Feature αO5. The execution notification control means causes the predetermined display means to display a predetermined correspondence and the specific display means to display a specific correspondence in a situation in which a predetermined setting-related process relating to the set value is being executed. and
The predetermined correspondence display on the predetermined display means is display content that can occur in a situation where a game is being played,
The specific corresponding display on the specific display means is a display content that can occur in a situation where a game is being played,
The gaming machine according to feature αO3 or αO4, wherein the predetermined correspondence display on the predetermined display means and the specific correspondence display on the specific display means do not occur simultaneously while a game is being played.

According to the feature αO5, in a situation where a predetermined setting-related process is being executed using a predetermined correspondence display on a predetermined display means and a specific correspondence display on a specific display means that can occur when a game is being executed. It becomes possible to execute a notification indicating that there is.

Feature αO6. Means for executing a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a predetermined game state (function for executing the process of step SD803 in the main side CPU 63);
Means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means so that the stop result corresponding to the lottery result of the shift lottery is displayed after the pattern variation display is started (the function of executing the processing of step SD706 in the main CPU 63). and,
When the lottery result of the shift lottery is a result corresponding to the transition to the predetermined game state, and after the stop result corresponding to it is displayed on the predetermined display means, the game state is returned to the predetermined game state. (a function of executing the processing of step SD904 and step SE116 in the main CPU 63);
Means for controlling the display of the specific display means so that state correspondence display is performed in the predetermined game state (function for executing the processing of steps SD903 and SE115 in the main side CPU 63);
with
The gaming machine according to feature αO5, wherein the predetermined correspondence display is a variation display of the pattern, and the specific correspondence display is the state correspondence display.

According to the feature αO6, in a situation where a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, a predetermined game state is indicated by a specific display means in a situation where a variable display of patterns is performed on the predetermined display means. A status correspondence display is performed. This makes it possible for the manager of the gaming hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αO7. The predetermined setting-related process is characterized in that it is a process of enabling the setting means to set the setting value to be used, or a process of notifying the current setting value. The gaming machine according to any one of features αO1 to αO6.

According to the feature αO7, while exhibiting the excellent effects already described, the state in which the processing enabling the setting of the setting value to be used is being executed or the current setting value is notified. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the process of is being executed.

For the configuration of features αO1 to αO7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αP group>
Feature αP1. A first corresponding state in which the first specific operation means (the special display unit 429 in the 64th embodiment, the special electric winning device 416 in the 66th embodiment) is in the first corresponding state while the game is being executed. Execution means (in the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD903 and SE115 in the main CPU 63; in the 66th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD710 to SD712 in the main CPU 63);
When the first specific action means is in the first corresponding state in the situation where the game is being executed, the second specific action means (in the 64th embodiment, the special display section 429 and the second special figure display section 426, In the sixty-sixth embodiment, the special display section 429) is set to the second correspondence state. In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SD903 and step SE115 in the main CPU 63);
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
In a situation where predetermined setting-related processing (setting value update processing, setting confirmation processing) relating to the set value is being executed, the first specific operation means is in the first corresponding state, and the second specific operation means is set to the Specific correspondence control means (in the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SE304, SE305, steps SE308 and SE309 in the main side CPU 63 to make the state different from the second correspondence state, the 66th implementation In the form, the function of executing the processing of steps SE704, SE707, SE802 and SE816 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αP1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the first specific action means is in the first corresponding state while the game is being executed, the second specific action means is in the second corresponding state. While the first specific action means is in the first corresponding state while the process is being executed, the second specific action means is in a state different from the second corresponding state. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, and to use the first specific operation means and the second specific operation means to notify the manager of the game hall. It is possible to do

Feature αP2. The game machine according to feature αP1, wherein one of the first specific action means and the second specific action means is display means and the other is movable means.

According to the feature αP2, since the combination of the states of the display means and the movable means indicates that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. It becomes easier to grasp that the situation is

Feature αP3. The second specific operation means is a variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 416) that is switched between an open state and a closed state in a predetermined game state,
the second corresponding state is a state in which the second specific operation means is switched between an open state and a closed state;
The first specific action means is a display means (special display portion 429) that displays a display indicating that the predetermined game state is reached by entering the first corresponding state in the predetermined game state,
The gaming machine according to feature αP1 or αP2, wherein the specific response control means maintains the second specific action means in the closed state while the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

According to the feature αP3, in a situation where the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, the second specific action means is displayed even though the first specific action means displays the predetermined gaming state. kept closed. This makes it possible for the manager of the gaming hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αP4. The first specific operation means is a variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 416) that is switched between an open state and a closed state in a predetermined game state,
The first corresponding state is the open state,
The second specific action means is a display means (special display portion 429) for performing a display indicating that the predetermined game state is reached by entering the second corresponding state in the predetermined game state. The gaming machine according to feature αP1 or αP2.

According to the feature αP4, it is indicated that the second specific action means is in the predetermined game state in spite of the fact that the first specific action means is in the open state in the situation where the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed. No display. This makes it possible for the manager of the gaming hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αP5. The gaming machine according to feature αP4, wherein the specific handling control means sets the second specific action means to a non-display state while the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

According to the feature αP5, the display indicating that the second specific action means is in the predetermined game state in spite of the fact that the first specific action means is in the open state in the situation where the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed. not only does not occur, but also becomes invisible. This makes it possible for the manager of the gaming hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αP6. Equipped with means for executing a transition lottery for determining whether to transition the game state to a predetermined game state (function for executing the processing of step SD803 in the main side CPU 63),
The second correspondence state execution means controls the display of the second specific operation means so that after the start of the variable display of the pattern, a stop result corresponding to the lottery result of the transition lottery is displayed,
In the game machine, when the lottery result of the transition lottery is a result corresponding to the transition to the predetermined game state, the transition stop result, which is the stop result corresponding to that, is generated by the second specific operation means. Equipped with means for shifting the game state to the predetermined game state after being displayed (function for executing the processing of step SD904 and step SE116 in the main CPU 63),
The first corresponding state executing means switches the first specific action means between an open state and a closed state in the predetermined game state,
The first corresponding state is the open state,
The gaming machine according to feature αP1 or αP2, wherein the second corresponding state is a state in which the transition stop result is displayed by the second specific action means.

According to the feature αP6, when the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed, the transition stop result is not displayed in the second specific action means even though the first specific action means is in the open state. This makes it possible for the manager of the gaming hall to clearly recognize that the predetermined setting-related processing is being executed.

Feature αP7. The predetermined setting-related process is characterized in that it is a process of enabling the setting means to set the setting value to be used, or a process of notifying the current setting value. The gaming machine according to any one of features αP1 to αP6.

According to the feature αP7, while exhibiting the excellent effects already described, the state in which the processing enabling the setting of the setting values to be used is being executed or the current setting values are notified. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the process of is being executed.

Note that for the configuration of features αP1 to αP7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αQ group>
Feature αQ1. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 416) provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and can be switched between an open state and a closed state;
updating means (function for executing the process of step S8902 in the main CPU 63) for updating the update numerical information each time an update opportunity occurs;
Predetermined acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a predetermined acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SD701 for the reservation information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63, the In the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SF101 in the main CPU 63);
Predetermined transition determination means for executing a predetermined transition determination for determining whether or not the update numerical information acquired by the predetermined acquisition means corresponds to numerical information corresponding to transition to a predetermined game state (open/close execution mode) (In the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SD803 for the reservation information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63, in the 69th to 71st embodiments, the first special figure side in the main side CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the pending information);
Switching control means for switching the variable ball entry means between the open state and the closed state in the predetermined game state (in the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD710 to SD712 in the main side CPU 63; In the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of steps SF108 to SF110 and steps SF208 to SF210 in the main CPU 63);
Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the first winning result (jackpot result), the game mode is shifted to the predetermined game state, and a game mode that affects the player's advantage is set after the predetermined game state ends. First transition means that can be varied from before the start of the predetermined game state (in the 64th embodiment, about the second special figure side hold information in the main side CPU 63 Step SD805 to Step SD807, Step SD904 and Step SE202 to Step SE208 A function of executing processing, in the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of steps SF306 to SF308 and step SF403 for the holding information on the first special figure side in the main side CPU63),
Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the second winning result (small hit result), the transition to the predetermined game state can occur, or the transition to the predetermined game state and the predetermined Second transition means for continuing the game mode before the start of the predetermined game state after the end of the game state (in the 64th embodiment, step SD809 to step SD811 and The function of executing the processing of step SD915, the function of executing the processing of step SF310, step SF311 and step SF405 for the holding information of the first special figure side in the 69th to 71st embodiments in the main side CPU63),
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
with
When the result of the predetermined transition determination is a result of deviation, the transition to the predetermined game state does not occur,
In the predetermined transition determination, the second set value (for example, "setting 6") is determined to be the first winning result rather than the first setting value (for example, "setting 1") among the set values of the plurality of stages. a configuration in which the number of the updated numerical information is greater than a first specific number;
The second set value is configured so that the number of the update numerical information determined to be the deviation result in the predetermined transition determination is smaller than the first set value by a second specific number,
A gaming machine, wherein the second specific number is greater than or equal to the first specific number.

According to the feature αQ1, when the predetermined transition determination results in the first winning result or the second winning result, the variable ball entry means is shifted to the predetermined game state in which the state is opened. 2. The game is played in anticipation of a winning result. In addition, since the mode of the subsequent game state differs between the case of the first winning result and the case of the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination, the mode of transition of the game state should be diversified. becomes possible. In addition, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the player can understand that the more advantageous set value is to be used. It will be expected.

In this case, the amount of variation in the number of updated numerical information that is determined to be the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination between the first set value and the second set value is the outlier result in the predetermined transition determination. is absorbed by the variation in the number of update numerical information determined as As a result, while not affecting the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transitional determination, the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transitional determination is set between the first set value and the second set value. It is possible to change.

Feature αQ2. In all of the set values of the plurality of stages, a change in the number of the update numerical information determined as the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is determined as the losing result in the predetermined transition determination. The gaming machine according to feature αQ1, wherein the variation is absorbed by the variation in the number of updated numerical information.

According to the characteristic αQ2, the probability of obtaining the first winning result in the predetermined transitional judgment is changed while not affecting the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transitional judgment in all of the setting values of the plurality of stages. becomes possible.

Feature αQ3. The gaming machine according to feature αQ1 or αQ2, wherein the number of the updated numerical value information determined to be the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination is the same for all of the set values of the plurality of stages. .

According to the feature αQ3, it is possible to make the probability of the second winning result constant in the predetermined transition determination for all of the set values of the plurality of stages. In addition, even with such a configuration in which the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transitional judgment is constant, the variation of each set value of the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transitional judgment is considered to be a failure result. Therefore, it is possible to set the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination to the probability corresponding to the set value.

Feature αQ4. Any one of the characteristics αQ1 to αQ3, wherein the number of the update numerical information determined to be the deviation result in the predetermined transition determination is the largest among the set values of the plurality of stages. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature αQ4, in the configuration in which the number of update numerical information determined to be a failure result in the predetermined transition determination is the largest regardless of the setting values, the first winning result is obtained in the predetermined transition determination. The variation in the number of update numerical information determined to be out of range in the predetermined shift determination is absorbed by the variation in the number of update numerical information determined to be a deviation result. As a result, even in the configuration in which the variation in the set value of the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is absorbed by the variation in the probability of the failure in the predetermined transition determination, in the predetermined transition determination It is possible to prevent large fluctuations in the probability of the result of being out of range between set values in a plurality of steps.

Feature αQ5. As the game mode, there are a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of becoming the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is relatively high and low,
In a situation where the set value is the highest probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination among the set values of the plurality of stages, and in a situation where the game mode is the high probability mode, the predetermined transition determination The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αQ1 to αQ4, wherein the number of the updated numerical value information determined to be the outlier result in is zero.

According to the feature αQ5, in a situation in which the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition judgment is the highest and the high-probability mode is set, the predetermined transition judgment judges that the result is a failure. The number of update numerical information to be stored becomes 0. As a result, in the configuration in which the variation in the set value of the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is absorbed by the variation in the probability of the failure result in the predetermined transition determination, the predetermined transition determination is performed as described above. It is possible to maximize the probability of winning the first winning result in a situation where the probability of winning the first winning result is highest.

Feature αQ6. As the game mode, there are a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of becoming the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is relatively high and low,
In a situation where the set value is the highest probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination among the set values of the plurality of stages, and in a situation where the game mode is the high probability mode, the predetermined transition determination The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αQ1 to αQ4, wherein the number of the updated numerical value information determined to be the deviation result in is one or more.

According to the feature αQ6, in a situation in which the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition judgment is the highest and the high-probability mode is set, the predetermined transition judgment judges that the result is a failure. The number of updated numeric information to be processed is one or more. As a result, in the configuration in which the variation in the set value of the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is absorbed by the variation in the probability of the failure result in the predetermined transition determination, the predetermined transition determination is performed as described above. Even in a situation where the probability of winning the first winning result is the highest, it is possible to select the losing result in the predetermined transition determination.

Feature αQ7. Specific acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a specific acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 69th to 70th embodiments, the function of executing the process of step SF201 in the main CPU 63);
Specific transition determination means (69th to In the 70th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
with
The first transition means shifts to the predetermined game state based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the first winning result, and changes the game mode after the predetermined game state to the predetermined game state. can be varied from before the start of
The second transition means shifts to a state in which a transition opportunity to the predetermined game state can occur, or shifts to the predetermined game state, based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the second winning result. to continue the game mode before the start of the predetermined game state after the end of the predetermined game state,
When the result of the specific transition determination is the deviation result, the transition to the predetermined game state does not occur,
The amount of variation due to the difference in the set value of the number of the update numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the specific transition determination is determined to be the missing result in the specific transition determination The gaming machine according to any one of features αQ1 to αQ6, wherein the variation is absorbed by the number of updated numerical information.

According to the feature αQ7, not only in the predetermined transition determination but also in the specific transition determination, the probability of the first winning result is varied between set values while not affecting the probability of the second winning result. becomes possible.

Feature αQ8. The gaming machine according to characteristic αQ7, wherein the number of the update numerical information determined to be the second winning result in the specific transition determination is the same for all of the set values of the plurality of stages.

According to the feature αQ8, it is possible to make the probability of the second winning result constant for all of the set values of the multiple stages not only for the predetermined transition determination but also for the specific transition determination. In addition, even with such a configuration in which the probability of the second winning result in the specific transition determination is constant, the variation of each set value of the probability of the first winning result in the specific transition determination is a mis-match result. Therefore, it is possible to set the probability of the first winning result in the specific transition determination to the probability corresponding to the set value.

Feature αQ9. The game according to characteristic αQ7 or αQ8, characterized in that the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the deviation result in the specific transition determination is the largest for any of the set values of the plurality of stages. machine.

According to the feature αQ9, in the configuration in which the number of update numerical information determined to be a failure result in the specific transition determination is the largest regardless of the setting values, the first winning result is obtained in the specific transition determination. The variation in the number of update numerical information determined to be the set value is absorbed by the variation in the number of update numerical information determined to be an outlier in the specific transition determination. As a result, even in a configuration in which the variation in the set value of the probability of the first winning result in the specific transition determination is absorbed by the variation in the probability of the result being a failure in the specific transition determination, the specific transition determination It is possible to prevent large fluctuations in the probability of the result of being out of line.

For the configuration of features αQ1 to αQ9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αR group>
Features αR1. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 416) provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and can be switched between an open state and a closed state;
updating means (function for executing the process of step S8902 in the main CPU 63) for updating the update numerical information each time an update opportunity occurs;
Predetermined acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a predetermined acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SD701 for the reservation information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63, the In the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SF101 in the main CPU 63);
Predetermined transition determination means for executing a predetermined transition determination for determining whether or not the update numerical information acquired by the predetermined acquisition means corresponds to numerical information corresponding to transition to a predetermined game state (open/close execution mode) (In the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SD803 for the reservation information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63, in the 69th to 71st embodiments, the first special figure side in the main side CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the pending information);
Switching control means for switching the variable ball entry means between the open state and the closed state in the predetermined game state (in the 64th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD710 to SD712 in the main side CPU 63; In the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of steps SF108 to SF110 and steps SF208 to SF210 in the main CPU 63);
Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the first winning result (jackpot result), the first transition means for transitioning to the predetermined game state (in the 64th embodiment, the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63 Step SD805 ~ step SD807, step SD904 and step SE202 ~ step SE208 for the hold information function to execute the processing, in the 69th ~ 71st embodiment for the hold information on the first special figure side in the main side CPU63 step SF306 ~ step function to execute the processing of SF308 and step SF403);
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
with
As a result of the predetermined transition determination, there is another winning result other than the first winning result and the out-of-range result in which the transition to the predetermined gaming state does not occur,
In the predetermined transition determination, the second set value (for example, "setting 6") is determined to be the first winning result rather than the first setting value (for example, "setting 1") among the set values of the plurality of stages. a configuration in which the number of said updated numerical information is greater than a first predetermined number;
The number of the update numerical information determined by the predetermined transition determination to be a predetermined target result (losing result) different from the first winning result is the largest in each of the first set value and the second set value. There are many configurations,
The number of the update numerical information determined to be the predetermined target result in the predetermined shift determination is smaller than the first set value by a second predetermined number,
A gaming machine, wherein the second predetermined number is greater than or equal to the first predetermined number.

According to the feature αR1, when the first winning result is obtained in the predetermined transition determination, the variable ball entry means shifts to the predetermined game state in which the variable ball entry means is opened, so the player expects the first winning result. A game will be played. In addition, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the player can understand that the more advantageous set value is to be used. It will be expected.

In this case, in the configuration in which the number of update numerical information determined to be the predetermined target result in the predetermined transition determination is the largest regardless of whether the first set value or the second set value, in the predetermined transition determination, the Update numerical information determined to be a predetermined target result by a predetermined transition determination by a variation between the first set value and the second set value of the number of updated numerical information determined to be one winning result is absorbed by the variation in the number of As a result, even in the configuration in which the variation in the set value of the probability of being the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is absorbed by the variation in the probability of being the predetermined target in the predetermined transition determination, the predetermined transition determination does not occur. Therefore, it is possible to prevent large fluctuations in the probability of obtaining a predetermined target result. Therefore, while it is possible to predict the set value from the probability that the first winning result is selected in the predetermined transition determination, the predetermined target result whose probability fluctuates according to the fluctuation of the probability of the first winning result is selected. It is possible to make it difficult to predict the set value from the probability that it will be set.

Feature αR2. A configuration in which the number of the update numerical information determined to be the predetermined target result in the predetermined transition determination is the largest for any of the set values of the plurality of stages,
In all of the set values of the plurality of stages, the change in the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is determined to be the predetermined target result in the predetermined transition determination. The gaming machine according to feature αR1, wherein the variation is absorbed by the variation in the number of updated numerical information.

According to the feature αR2, the variation in the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition judgment is absorbed by the relatively small variation in the probability of the predetermined target result with the highest selection probability in all of the set values in multiple stages. becomes possible.

Feature αR3. There are a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is relatively high and low,
Even in a situation in which the setting value of the plurality of stages of setting values has the highest probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination and the state is the high probability mode, the predetermined transition determination is performed. The gaming machine according to feature αR1 or αR2, wherein the number of the updated numerical value information determined to be the predetermined target result is the largest.

According to the characteristic αR3, even in a situation in which the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is the highest and the high probability mode is set, the predetermined target result is obtained in the predetermined transition determination. The number of update numerical information determined to be is the largest. As a result, even in a situation in which the highest set value and the high-probability mode are in a state in which the probability of obtaining the first winning result in the predetermined transitional determination is the highest, the probability of obtaining the predetermined target result in the predetermined transitional determination. While avoiding a large change in the probability, it is possible to absorb the change in the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition judgment by the change in the probability of the predetermined target result in the predetermined transition judgment. Become.

Feature αR4. Specific acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a specific acquisition opportunity occurs (in the sixty-ninth to seventieth embodiments, a function for executing the processing of step SF201 in the main CPU 63);
Specific transition determination means (69th to In the 70th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
with
The first transition means transitions to the predetermined game state based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the first winning result,
As a result of the specific transition determination, there is another winning result other than the first winning result and the outlier result that does not cause the transition to the predetermined game state,
There is a specific target result (outlier result) as a lottery result that is not the lottery result with the highest probability of being selected in the specific transition determination for each of the first set value and the second set value,
A configuration in which the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the specific transition determination is larger than the first set value by a first specific number,
A configuration in which the number of the update numerical information determined to be the specific target result in the specific transition determination is smaller than the first set value by a second specific number,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αR1 to αR3, wherein the second specific number is greater than or equal to the first specific number.

According to the feature αR4, the variation in the probability of the specific target result, which is not the highest selection probability in the specific transition determination, absorbs the variation in the probability of each set value for the first winning result in the specific transition determination. As a result, in the specific transition determination, the player can guess the setting value by using the selection probability of the first winning result and the selection probability of the specific target result.

Feature αR5. The gaming machine according to feature αR4, wherein the specific target result is the predetermined target result.

According to the feature αR5, in the predetermined transition determination, the selection probability of the predetermined target result makes it difficult to guess the set value, while in the specific transition determination, the selection probability of the predetermined target result makes it easy to guess the set value. becomes possible.

Feature αR6. A configuration in which the specific target result is not the lottery result with the highest probability of being selected in the specific transition determination in all of the multiple stages of set values,
In all of the set values of the plurality of stages, the change in the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the specific transition determination is determined to be the specific target result in the specific transition determination. The gaming machine according to feature αR4 or αR5, wherein the change is absorbed by the variation in the number of updated numerical information.

According to the feature αR6, it is possible to absorb the fluctuation of the probability of the first winning result in the specific transition determination by the relatively large fluctuation of the probability of the specific target result in all of the set values of the multiple stages. .

Feature αR7. specific acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a specific acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 71st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF201 in the main CPU 63);
Specific transition determination means (71st In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 with respect to the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
with
The first transition means transitions to the predetermined game state based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the first winning result,
As a result of the specific transition determination, there is another winning result other than the first winning result and the outlier result that does not cause the transition to the predetermined game state,
The number of the updated numerical information determined by the specific transition determination to be a specific target result (small winning result) different from the first winning result is set in each of the first set value and the second set value The most common configuration,
A configuration in which the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the specific transition determination is larger than the first set value by a first specific number,
A configuration in which the number of the update numerical information determined to be the specific target result in the specific transition determination is smaller than the first set value by a second specific number,
wherein the second specific number is greater than or equal to the first specific number,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αR1 to αR3, wherein the predetermined target result and the specific target result are different.

According to the feature αR7, even if the lottery result with the highest selection probability differs between the predetermined transition determination and the specific transition determination, the selection probability of the lottery result with the highest selection probability in each of the predetermined transition determination and the specific transition determination , the variation between the set values of the selection probability of the first winning result is absorbed. Thus, in both the predetermined transition determination and the specific transition determination, the set value can be estimated from the probability that the first winning result is selected, and the probability fluctuates according to the fluctuation of the probability of the first winning result. It is possible to make it difficult to guess the setting value from the probability that a different lottery result will be selected.

Feature αR8. A configuration in which the number of the update numerical information determined to be the specific target result in the specific transition determination is the largest for any of the set values of the plurality of stages,
In all of the set values of the plurality of stages, the change in the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the specific transition determination is determined to be the specific target result in the specific transition determination. The gaming machine according to feature αR7, wherein the variation is absorbed by the variation in the number of updated numerical information.

According to the feature αR8, regardless of whether it is the predetermined transition determination or the specific transition determination, the first winning result is obtained by a relatively small fluctuation in the probability of the lottery result with the highest selection probability in all of the set values of the multiple stages. It is possible to absorb the variation of the probability.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αR1 to αR8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αS group>
Features αS1. updating means (function for executing the process of step S8902 in the main CPU 63) for updating the update numerical information each time an update opportunity occurs;
a predetermined acquisition means for acquiring the updated numerical value information when a predetermined acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 70th embodiment, a function for executing the processing of step SF201 in the main CPU 63);
Predetermined transition determination means for executing a predetermined transition determination for determining whether or not the update numerical information acquired by the predetermined acquisition means corresponds to numerical information corresponding to transition to a predetermined game state (open/close execution mode) (In the 70th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 with respect to the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the first winning result (the jackpot result when the reservation information on the second special figure side in the 70th embodiment is the target of the success determination process), the predetermined game A first transition means that enables transition to a state (in the 70th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SF306 to SF308 and step SF403 for the second special figure side hold information in the main side CPU 63),
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
with
When the result of the predetermined transition determination is a result of deviation, the transition to the predetermined game state does not occur,
There are a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is relatively high and low,
In the state of the high-probability mode, the number of the update numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is determined by the predetermined transition determination by the amount of variation between the set values of the plurality of stages. A configuration that is absorbed by the variation in the number of the update numerical information determined to be the outlier result,
In a situation in which the setting value of the plurality of stages of setting values has the highest probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination and in the state of the high probability mode, the failure in the predetermined transition determination A set value with the lowest probability of being the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination among the set values of the plurality of stages so that the number of the update numerical information determined to be the result is one or more. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of said update numerical information determined to be said deviation result in said predetermined transition determination in said high probability mode in a certain situation is set.

According to the feature αS1, the transition to the predetermined game state is possible when the first winning result is obtained in the predetermined transition determination, so the player can play the game while expecting the first winning result. Become. In addition, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the player can understand that the more advantageous set value is to be used. It will be expected.

In this case, in the high-probability mode, the number of updated numerical information determined to be the first winning result in the predetermined transition judgment is changed between the set values of the plurality of stages, resulting in the deviation in the predetermined transition judgment. is absorbed by the variation in the number of update numerical information determined to be Then, in the situation of the highest set value and the high-probability mode, which is the situation in which the probability of being the first winning result in the predetermined transition judgment is the highest, the updated numerical value is judged to be a failure result in the predetermined transition judgment. The number of pieces of information is one or more. As a result, in the configuration in which the variation in the set value of the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is absorbed by the variation in the probability of the failure result in the predetermined transition determination, the predetermined transition determination is performed as described above. Even in a situation where the probability of winning the first winning result is the highest, it is possible to select the losing result in the predetermined transition determination.

Feature αS2. Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the second winning result (small hit result when the reservation information on the second special figure side in the 70th embodiment is subject to the success determination process), the predetermined Second transition means (second In the embodiment of 70, the function of executing the processing of step SF310, step SF311 and step SF405 for the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
A feature characterized in that the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination in the state of the high probability mode is the same among the set values of the plurality of stages. The gaming machine described in αS1.

According to the feature αS2, it is possible to make the probability of the second winning result constant in the predetermined transition determination for all of the set values of the plurality of stages. In addition, even with such a configuration in which the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transitional judgment is constant, the variation of each set value of the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transitional judgment is considered to be a failure result. Therefore, it is possible to set the probability of the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination to the probability corresponding to the set value.

Feature αS3. Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the second winning result (small hit result when the reservation information on the second special figure side in the 70th embodiment is subject to the success determination process), the predetermined Second transition means (second In the embodiment of 70, the function of executing the processing of step SF310, step SF311 and step SF405 for the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
A feature characterized in that the number of the updated numerical information determined to be the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination in the high-probability mode state is the largest in each of the set values of the plurality of stages. A gaming machine according to αS1 or αS2.

According to the feature αS3, in the high-probability mode, even if the configuration has the highest probability that the second winning result is selected in the predetermined transition determination, the probability that the first winning result will be selected in the predetermined transition determination is low. It is possible to allow the outlier result to be selected in the predetermined transition determination in the highest situation.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αS1 to αS3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αT group>
Feature αT1. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 416) provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and can be switched between an open state and a closed state;
updating means (function for executing the process of step S8902 in the main CPU 63) for updating the update numerical information each time an update opportunity occurs;
a predetermined acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a predetermined acquisition opportunity occurs (in the sixty-ninth to seventy-first embodiments, a function of executing the processing of step SF101 in the main CPU 63);
Predetermined transition determination means for executing a predetermined transition determination for determining whether or not the update numerical information acquired by the predetermined acquisition means corresponds to numerical information corresponding to transition to a predetermined game state (open/close execution mode) (In the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the hold information on the first special figure side in the main side CPU63),
Switching control means for switching the variable ball entry means between the open state and the closed state in the predetermined game state (in the 69th to 71st embodiments, steps SF108 to SF110 and steps SF208 to SF208 in the main side CPU 63 a function to execute the processing of SF210);
Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the first winning result (jackpot result), the game mode is shifted to the predetermined game state, and a game mode that affects the player's advantage is set after the predetermined game state ends. First transition means that can be changed before the start of the predetermined game state (in the 69th to 71st embodiments, the processing of steps SF306 to SF308 and step SF403 is executed for the holding information on the first special figure side in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Based on the fact that the result of the predetermined transition determination is the second winning result (small hit result), the transition to the predetermined game state can occur, or the transition to the predetermined game state and the predetermined Second transition means for continuing the game mode before the start of the predetermined game state after the end of the game state (in the 69th to 71st embodiments, about the hold information on the first special figure side in the main side CPU 63 Step SF310, a function to execute the processing of step SF311 and step SF405);
setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
with
When the result of the predetermined transition determination is a result of deviation, the transition to the predetermined game state does not occur,
As the game mode, there are a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of becoming the first winning result in the predetermined transition determination is relatively high and low,
The probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination is the same regardless of the setting value set by the setting means and the game mode to be used. game machine.

According to the feature αT1, when the predetermined transition determination results in the first winning result or the second winning result, the game state shifts to the predetermined game state in which the variable ball entry means is opened, so that the player can select the first winning result or the second winning result. 2. The game is played in anticipation of a winning result. In addition, since the mode of the subsequent game state differs between the case of the first winning result and the case of the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination, the mode of transition of the game state should be diversified. becomes possible. In addition, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the player can understand that the more advantageous set value is to be used. It will be expected.

In this case, the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination is the same regardless of the set value and the game mode. This makes it possible to prevent the player from guessing both the set value and the game mode from the probability of the second winning result.

Feature αT2. Specific acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a specific acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 69th to 70th embodiments, the function of executing the process of step SF201 in the main CPU 63);
Specific transition determination means (69th to In the 70th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
with
The first transition means shifts to the predetermined game state based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the first winning result, and changes the game mode after the predetermined game state to the predetermined game state. can be varied from before the start of
The second transition means shifts to a state in which a transition opportunity to the predetermined game state can occur, or shifts to the predetermined game state, based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the second winning result. to continue the game mode before the start of the predetermined game state after the end of the predetermined game state,
When the result of the specific transition determination is the deviation result, the transition to the predetermined game state does not occur,
The probability of the second winning result in the specific transition determination is the same regardless of the setting value set by the setting means and the game mode to be used. The gaming machine described in feature αT1.

According to the feature αT2, the probability of the second winning result is the same not only in the predetermined transition determination but also in the specific transition determination regardless of the set value and the game mode. This makes it possible to prevent the player from guessing both the set value and the game mode from the probability of the second winning result, regardless of whether it is the predetermined transition determination or the specific transition determination.

Feature αT3. The gaming machine according to feature αT2, wherein the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination and the probability of the second winning result in the specific transition determination are different.

According to the feature αT3, the probability of the second winning result not only in the predetermined transition determination but also in the specific transition determination is the same regardless of the set value and the game mode. It is possible to create a situation in which the probability of becoming

Feature αT4. Specific acquisition means for acquiring the update numerical information when a specific acquisition opportunity occurs (in the 69th to 71st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SF201 in the main CPU 63);
Specific transition determination means (69th to In the 71st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SF304 for the holding information on the second special figure side in the main side CPU 63),
with
The first transition means shifts to the predetermined game state based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the first winning result, and changes the game mode after the predetermined game state to the predetermined game state. can be varied from before the start of
The second transition means shifts to a state in which a transition opportunity to the predetermined game state can occur, or shifts to the predetermined game state, based on the fact that the result of the specific transition determination is the second winning result. to continue the game mode before the start of the predetermined game state after the end of the predetermined game state,
When the result of the specific transition determination is the deviation result, the transition to the predetermined game state does not occur,
The gaming machine according to feature αT1, wherein the probability of the second winning result in the predetermined transition determination and the probability of the second winning result in the specific transition determination are different.

According to feature αT4, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of the second winning result fluctuates.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αT1 to αT4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature αM group, the feature αN group, the feature αO group, the feature αP group, the feature αQ group, the feature αR group, the feature αS group, and the feature αT group, the following problems can be solved. It is possible to solve.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αU group>
Features αU1. Specific storage means (main side RAM 65 in the 72nd embodiment) that has a plurality of storage areas associated with addresses and stores information;
Addressing means for designating a predetermined address in the specific storage means as a target address (step SF801, step SF803, step SF807, step SG101, step SG103, step SG107, step SG201, step SG201 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) function to execute the processing of SG204 and step SG208);
Specific processing executing means for executing the specific processing on the storage area corresponding to the target address specified by the address specifying means (processing of step SF802, step SG102 and step SG202 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment function) and
with
The addressing means is
Address update means for updating the target address to an address next in order to the current target address when execution of the specific process by the specific process execution means is completed (72nd embodiment) a function of executing the processing of step SF901 of the main side CPU 63 in
The target address after being updated by the address updating means is a specific address ("0100" in hexadecimal if the work area 221 for specific control, and "0200" in hexadecimal if the stack area 222 for specific control). , "0300" in hexadecimal for the work area 223 for non-specific control, and "0400" in hexadecimal for the stack area 224 for non-specific control). information setting means (function for executing the processing of step SF903 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) to be set in the storage area (carry flag 516);
with
The gaming machine, wherein the specific process executing means terminates execution of the specific process when the predetermined first information is set in the predetermined first information storage area.

According to the characteristic αU1, the target address is sequentially updated, and the storage area corresponding to the updated target address becomes the execution target of the specific process. This makes it possible to sequentially target a plurality of storage areas in the specific storage means for execution of the specific process. In this case, when the target address after updating becomes the specific address, the predetermined first information is set, and when the predetermined first information is set, execution of the specific process is terminated. Accordingly, when specifying whether or not the execution of the specific process has been completed for all storage areas to be executed, it is only necessary to specify whether or not the predetermined first information is set. It is possible to reduce the processing load for performing Therefore, it is possible to suitably handle the information stored in the specific storage means.

Feature αU2. The address is set as multi-bit data,
The address updating means updates the target address by updating an update numerical value for the target address,
The information setting means changes the value of the reference bit (upper byte 515a) in the multi-bit data when the updating numerical value is updated for the target address, thereby changing the predetermined first information. The gaming machine according to feature αU1, wherein the predetermined first information is set in a storage area.

According to feature αU2, the predetermined first information is set when the value of the reference bit is changed by updating the target address. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for setting the predetermined first information.

Feature αU3. The address is set as multi-bit data,
The address updating means updates the target address by adding an update numerical value to the target address,
The information setting means changes the value of a reference bit (upper byte 515a) different from the least significant bit in the plurality of bits of data when the update numerical value is added to the target address. The gaming machine according to feature αU1 or αU2, wherein the predetermined first information is set in the predetermined first information storage area.

According to the feature αU3, the predetermined first information is set when the addition of the update numerical value to the target address causes a carry to the reference bit. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for setting the predetermined first information.

Feature αU4. A plurality of the specific addresses exist,
For any of the plurality of specific addresses, the value of the reference bit is changed when the update numerical value is updated for the target address in a situation where the immediately preceding address is set as the target address. The gaming machine according to feature αU2 or αU3, wherein the address is a

According to the feature αU4, in a configuration in which a plurality of specific addresses exist, in a situation where the address immediately preceding any specific address is set as the target address, the target address is updated so that the reference bit can be changed. value is changed. Then, the predetermined first information is set by changing the value of the reference bit. As a result, even in a configuration in which a plurality of specific addresses exist, it is possible to set the predetermined first information at the same trigger. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for specifying the termination trigger of the specific process.

Feature αU5. An address information storage area (address counter 515) configured by a plurality of bytes and in which the address information of the target address is set,
The address updating means is
The first updating means (step SF901 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) updates the target address by updating the update numerical value for the first byte (lower byte 515b) in the address information storage area. function) and
the second byte in the address information storage area when the numeric value information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other by updating the update numerical value for the first byte; Second updating means (function for executing the process of step SF905 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) for updating (upper byte 515a);
with
In the specific address, the update numerical value is updated for the first byte, so that the numerical information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, and the second byte is updated. is the address of the result of
The information setting means sets the predetermined value when the numerical value information of the first byte is changed from one of a minimum value and a maximum value to the other by updating the update numerical value for the first byte. 1 information storage area for setting the predetermined first information,
The second updating means updates the second byte when the predetermined first information is set in the predetermined first information storage area when the update numerical value is updated for the first byte. The gaming machine according to any one of features αU1 to αU4, characterized in that it is updated.

If the numerical information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other by updating the update numerical value for the first byte, it is necessary to update the second byte. In this case, if the numerical information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, the predetermined first information is set. Therefore, it is determined whether the predetermined first information is set. Thus, it becomes possible to specify whether or not the second byte needs to be updated. In this case, by specifying whether or not the predetermined first information is set according to the feature αU5, it is specified whether or not the specific process has been executed for all storage areas to be executed. It becomes possible to Thus, by using the configuration for specifying whether or not the second byte needs to be updated, it is specified whether or not the execution of the specific process has been completed for all storage areas to be executed. It becomes possible to

Feature αU6. The specific process execution means executes the specific process on the storage area included in the specific range of addresses in the specific storage means when a specific execution trigger occurs,
In the specific range of addresses, the last address in the execution order of the specific process is the specific address, or the address immediately preceding the specific address (if it is the work area 221 for specific control, "00FF" in hexadecimal, "01FF" in hexadecimal for stack area 222 for specific control, "02FF" in hexadecimal for work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αU1 to αU5, wherein the addresses in the specific range are set so that "03FF" in hexadecimal if .

According to the feature αU6, it is possible to specify whether or not the execution of the specific process for the storage area included in the specific range of addresses is completed by specifying whether or not the predetermined first information is set. . This makes it easier to identify whether or not execution of the specific process for the storage areas included in the specific range of addresses has been completed.

Feature αU7. The gaming machine according to feature αU6, wherein in the specific storage means, there is an unused storage area in the storage area corresponding to an address in order prior to the addresses in the specific range.

According to the characteristic αU7, the storage area included in the specific range of addresses in the specific storage means is set so that it is easy to specify whether or not the execution of the specific processing for the storage area included in the specific range of addresses is completed. It becomes possible to

Feature αU8. As the addresses in the specific range, there are a first specific range of addresses (for example, the address range of the stack area 222 for specific control) and a second specific range of addresses (for example, the address range of the stack area 224 for non-specific control). exists and
The specific process execution means executes the specific process on the storage area included in the first specific range of addresses in the specific storage means when a first specific execution trigger occurs, and a second specific execution trigger is generated, the specific processing is executed for the storage area included in the address of the second specific range in the specific storage means,
As the specific addresses, there are at least a first specific address corresponding to the addresses in the first specific range and a second specific address corresponding to the addresses in the second specific range,
so that the last address in the execution order of the specific processing in the first specific range of addresses is the first specific address or the address immediately preceding the first specific address, The address of the first specific range is set,
so that the last address in the execution order of the specific process in the second specific range of addresses is the second specific address or the address immediately preceding the second specific address, The gaming machine according to feature αU6 or αU7, wherein the second specific range of addresses is set.

According to the feature αU8, when specifying whether or not execution of the specific process for the storage area included in the first specific range of addresses is completed, and when specifying whether the specific process for the storage area included in the second specific range of addresses is complete. In any case of specifying whether or not the execution is completed, it is sufficient to specify whether or not the predetermined first information is set. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not execution of the specific process has been completed.

Feature αU9. The gaming machine according to any one of features αU1 to αU8, wherein there are a plurality of types of the specific processing.

According to the feature αU9, it is possible to specify the end trigger by specifying whether or not the predetermined first information is set in any of the plurality of types of specific processes being executed.

Features αU10. The gaming machine according to any one of features αU1 to αU9, wherein the specific processing is processing for clearing information in the storage area corresponding to the target address.

According to feature αU10, it is possible to reduce the processing load for identifying the trigger for ending the process of clearing the information in the storage area of the specific storage unit.

Note that for the configuration of features αU1 to αU10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αU group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration capable of suitably executing processing for specific storage means for storing information, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αV group>
Feature αV1. a numerical information storage area (address counter 515) configured by a plurality of bytes and storing numerical information;
The first updating means (step SF901 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) updates the numerical information by updating the numerical value for updating to the first byte (lower byte 515b) in the numerical information storage area. function) and
When the numerical value information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other by updating the update numerical value for the first byte, a predetermined first information storage area (carry information setting means for setting predetermined first information in the flag 516) (function for executing the process of step SF903 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment);
When the update numerical value is updated for the first byte and the predetermined first information is set in the predetermined first information storage area, the second byte (upper byte) in the numerical information storage area 515a) (the function of executing the process of step SF905 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) for updating;
Special processing executing means (steps SG805 to SG810, steps SF105 and a function to execute the processing of steps SF107 and steps SF206 to SF208;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

If the numerical information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other by updating the update numerical value for the first byte, it is necessary to update the second byte. In this case, if the numerical information of the first byte is changed from one of the minimum value and the maximum value to the other, the predetermined first information is set. Therefore, it is determined whether the predetermined first information is set. Thus, it becomes possible to specify whether or not the second byte needs to be updated. In this case, by specifying whether or not the predetermined first information is set according to the feature αV1, it is possible to specify whether or not special processing needs to be executed. This makes it possible to specify the trigger for executing the special process by using the configuration for specifying the trigger for updating the numerical information of the second byte. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for identifying the trigger for executing special processing.

Feature αV2. When the second byte is updated by setting the predetermined first information in the predetermined first information storage area when the update numerical value is updated for the first byte The first situation (the situation targeting the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control) and the second situation (the work area 223 for non-specific control and the non-specific control A situation where the stack area 224 for specific control is targeted) exists,
The special processing execution means executes the special processing based on the setting of the predetermined first information in the predetermined first information storage area in either the first situation or the second situation. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αV1.

According to the feature αV2, special processing is executed based on the setting of the predetermined first information in either the first situation or the second situation where the numerical information in the second byte after updating is different. It is possible to reduce the processing load for executing special processing in each of the first situation and the second situation.

Feature αV3. It has a plurality of storage areas with associated addresses, and has specific storage means (main side RAM 65 in the 72nd embodiment) for storing information,
the numerical information stored in the numerical information storage area is information of a target address;
This game machine is a specific processing execution means (the main side CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment executes the processing of step SF802, step SG102 and step SG202 for executing the specific processing on the storage area corresponding to the target address). function).

According to feature αV3, when special processing is executed in conjunction with updating the target address, it is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the special processing.

Feature αV4. The game according to feature αV3, wherein the special process executing means terminates execution of the specific process as the special process when the predetermined first information is set in the predetermined first information storage area. machine.

According to feature αV4, by specifying whether or not the predetermined first information is set, it is possible to specify whether or not execution of the specific process has been completed for all of the storage areas to be executed. It becomes possible. Thus, by using the configuration for specifying whether or not the second byte needs to be updated, it is specified whether or not the execution of the specific process has been completed for all storage areas to be executed. It becomes possible to

Feature αV5. The gaming machine according to feature αV4, wherein there are a plurality of types of the specific processing.

According to the feature αV5, it is possible to specify the end trigger by specifying whether or not the predetermined first information is set in any of the plurality of types of specific processes being executed.

Note that for the configuration of features αV1 to αV5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αV group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration in which the control means can suitably execute processing, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αW group>
Feature αW1. Predetermined operation means (movable body 512);
predetermined operation control means (sound and light side CPU 353) for controlling the operation of the predetermined operation means;
Initial operation control means for causing the predetermined operation means to perform an initial operation when the supply of operating power is started (the function of executing the processing of step SG311 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 72nd embodiment, the 73rd embodiment A function of executing the processing of step SG412 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in
Delay means for delaying the start timing of the initial operation (the function of executing the processing of step SG310 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 72nd embodiment, the processing of step SG411 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 73rd embodiment function) and
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αW1, when the supply of the operating power is started, the predetermined operating means performs the initial operation, so it is necessary to confirm whether or not the predetermined operating means operates normally when the supply of the operating power is started. becomes possible. In this case, by delaying the start timing of the initial operation in the predetermined operating means, it is not necessary to confirm the initial operation immediately after the supply of operating power is started, and the initial operation can be confirmed with a margin. It is possible to do

Feature αW2. Specific operation means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
specific action control means (main side CPU 63) for controlling the action of the specific action means;
Means for causing the specific operation means to perform an initial operation when the supply of operating power is started (the function of executing the processing of step SF524 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment and the function of executing the second timer interrupt processing )and,
with
One of the specific action means and the predetermined action means is provided so as to be visible by exposing the back side of the game machine,
The game machine according to characteristic αW1, wherein the other of the specific action means and the predetermined action means is provided so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine.

According to the feature αW2, when the supply of operating power is started, the initial operation is performed by the specific operation means. becomes possible. Further, one of the specific action means and the predetermined action means can be visually recognized by exposing the back side of the game machine, while the other can be seen from the front side of the game machine. In order to confirm the initial operation of each operation means, it is necessary to visually recognize both the back side and the front side of the gaming machine. In this case, the configuration of the feature αW1 is provided, and the start timing of the initial operation in the predetermined operation means is delayed. As a result, it is possible to confirm the initial movement of the predetermined movement means after confirming the initial movement of the specific movement means, and it is possible to suitably confirm the respective initial movements.

Feature αW3. Specific operation means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) provided to be visible by exposing the back side of the game machine,
specific action control means (main side CPU 63) for controlling the action of the specific action means;
Means for causing the specific operation means to perform an initial operation when the supply of operating power is started (the function of executing the processing of step SF524 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment and the function of executing the second timer interrupt processing )and,
with
The gaming machine according to feature αW1, wherein the predetermined operation means is provided so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine.

According to the feature αW3, when the supply of operating power is started, the initial operation is performed by the specific operation means. becomes possible. Further, the specific action means can be visually recognized by exposing the back side of the game machine, whereas the predetermined action means can be seen from the front side of the game machine. In order to confirm the initial operation, it is necessary to visually recognize both the back side and the front side of the gaming machine. In this case, the configuration of the feature αW1 is provided, and the start timing of the initial operation in the predetermined operation means is delayed. As a result, after the back side of the game machine is exposed and the initial action of the specific action means is confirmed, the front side of the game machine is returned to the normal state in which the front side can be visually recognized, and the initial action of the predetermined action means can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably confirm the initial operation of each.

Feature αW4. The gaming machine according to any one of features αW1 to αW3, wherein the delay means sets a waiting period for delaying the start timing of the initial action.

According to feature αW4, the initial operation of the predetermined operation means is delayed by measuring the waiting period, so it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for delaying the initial operation of the predetermined operation means.

Feature αW5. Equipped with progress control means (main side CPU 63) that controls the progress of the game,
The predetermined operation control means controls the operation of the predetermined operation means based on instruction information transmitted from the progress control means,
After the supply of operating power is started, the delay means receives the start reference information (in the 72nd embodiment, the normal return command, the return command at clear, the return command at confirmation, and the return at update) from the progress control means. The gaming machine according to feature αW4, wherein the waiting period is set when a command (return command for clear, return command for confirmation, and return command for update in the seventy-third embodiment) is received.

According to the feature αW5, the waiting period is measured based on the timing at which the start reference information transmitted from the progress control means is received. This makes it possible to delay the initial operation of the predetermined operation means on the basis of the progress of control in the progress control means.

Feature αW6. The progress control means executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) when the supply of operating power is started. different types of the start reference information are transmitted according to the content of execution of processing at the start of supply of operating power,
The gaming machine according to feature αW5, wherein the delay means sets the waiting period regardless of the type of start reference information received.

According to the feature αW6, since the progress control means transmits different types of start reference information according to the details of the process to be executed at the start of supply of operating power, the predetermined operation control means determines whether or not the progress control means starts supplying the operating power. It is possible to execute control according to the execution contents of the processing of . In this case, a standby period for delaying the initial operation of the predetermined operation means is set regardless of the type of start reference information that is transmitted. It becomes possible to delay the initial operation of the predetermined operation means regardless of the execution content of the process.

Feature αW7. The progress control means executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) when the supply of operating power is started. different types of the start reference information are transmitted according to the execution content of the process at the start of supply of operating power,
The delay means sets the waiting period when a predetermined type of the start reference information (a return command for clearing, a return command for confirmation, and a return command for updating) is received, The gaming machine according to feature αW5, wherein the standby period is not set when the start reference information (normal return command) is received.

According to the feature αW7, since the progress control means transmits different types of start reference information according to the execution content of the processing at the start of supply of the operating power, the predetermined operation control means receives the It is possible to execute control according to the execution contents of the processing of . In this case, the standby period is set when the predetermined type of start criterion information is transmitted, and the standby period is not set when the start criterion information other than the predetermined type is transmitted. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the initial operation of the predetermined operation means is delayed and a situation in which it is not delayed according to the details of the process executed by the progress control means at the start of supply of operation power.

Feature αW8. The progress control means executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αW5 to αW7, wherein the start reference information is transmitted when the process for starting supply of operating power ends.

According to the feature αW8, it is possible to delay the initial operation of the predetermined operation means with reference to the timing at which the operation power supply start processing in the progress control means is completed.

Feature αW9. The predetermined operation means is provided so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine,
The delay means delays the start timing of the initial operation when an operation to expose the back side of the game machine is being performed when the supply of operating power is started, and when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features αW1 to αW8, characterized in that the start timing of the initial operation is not delayed when an operation to expose the back side of the gaming machine is not performed.

According to the feature αW9, when the supply of operating power is started and an operation to expose the back side of the game machine is performed, the start timing of the initial operation of the predetermined operation means is delayed. In such a situation, it is possible to confirm the initial operation of the predetermined operation means after restoring the normal state in which the front side of the gaming machine is visible. On the other hand, if the operation to expose the back side of the game machine is not performed when the supply of the operation power is started, the start timing of the initial operation of the predetermined operation means is not delayed. It is possible to confirm the initial operation of the predetermined operating means immediately after the supply of operating power is started.

Note that for the configuration of features αW1 to αW9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics αW, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to suitably confirm whether or not the predetermined operation means operates normally, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αX group>
Features αX1. progress control means (main side CPU 63) for controlling the progress of the game;
Predetermined operation means (movable body 512);
predetermined operation control means (sound and light side CPU 353) for controlling the operation of the predetermined operation means based on the instruction information transmitted from the progress control means;
with
The progress control means is
Means (main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SF501 to SF523 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) when the supply of the operating power is started. a function to execute the processing of steps SF501 to SF523);
When the operation power supply start process is executed, start reference information (normal return command, clear return command, confirmation return command, and update return command in the 72nd embodiment, In the embodiment, start transmission means (steps SF514, SF519, and SF607 of the main CPU 63 in the 72nd embodiment) for transmitting the normal return command, the return command at the time of clearing, the return command at the time of confirmation, and the return command at the time of update. and a function to execute the processing of step SF714);
with
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined action control means causes the predetermined action means to perform a predetermined action (initial action) after receiving the start reference information.

According to the characteristic αX1, the predetermined operation is performed by the predetermined operation means after the predetermined operation control means receives the start reference information transmitted when the progress control means executes the process at the time of starting the supply of the operating power. As a result, it becomes possible for the predetermined operation means to perform the predetermined operation after the progress control means executes the process for starting the supply of the operating power.

Feature αX2. wherein the start transmitting means transmits different types of the start reference information according to the contents of execution of processing at the start of supply of the operating power;
The gaming machine according to feature αX1, wherein the predetermined action control means causes the predetermined action means to perform the predetermined action regardless of the type of start reference information received.

According to the feature αX2, the predetermined operation is performed by the predetermined operation means regardless of which type of start reference information is transmitted. Regardless, it is possible to cause the predetermined operation means to perform the predetermined operation.

Feature αX3. wherein the start transmitting means transmits different types of the start reference information according to the contents of execution of processing at the start of supply of the operating power;
The predetermined operation control means receives a predetermined type of start reference information (a return command for clearing, a return command for confirmation, and a return command for update) and the start reference information other than the predetermined types ( The game machine according to feature αX1 or αX2, wherein the control contents of the predetermined operation means are different between when the normal return command) is received.

According to the feature αX3, since the progress control means transmits different types of start reference information according to the details of the process to be executed at the start of supply of operating power, the predetermined operation control means determines whether the progress control means It is possible to execute control according to the execution contents of the processing of . In this case, the control contents of the predetermined operation means differ depending on whether the predetermined type of start reference information is transmitted or when the start reference information other than the predetermined type is transmitted. As a result, it is possible to vary the manner in which the predetermined operation is executed by the predetermined operation means according to the content of the process executed by the progress control means when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αX4. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αX1 to αX3, wherein the start transmission means transmits the start reference information when the processing for starting supply of the operating power ends.

According to the feature αX4, it is possible to cause the predetermined operation means to perform a predetermined operation based on the timing at which the operation power supply start processing in the progress control means is completed.

For the configuration of features αX1 to αX4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the above characteristic αX group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machine such as the one illustrated above, it is necessary to appropriately perform control for causing the predetermined action means to perform the predetermined action, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αY group>
Features αY1. Specific information storage means having a setting correspondence storage area (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value set to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to a player's advantage. (main side RAM 65);
means for executing the profit giving process in a mode corresponding to the setting correspondence information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value (function for executing the processing of steps SG701 to SG712 of the main CPU 63 in the 74th embodiment);
When the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, a predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control and stack area 222 for specific control) different from the setting-corresponding storage area in the specific information storage means is initialized. Initialization execution means for executing initialization processing for initializing (function for executing the processing of steps SG801 to SG807 of the main CPU 63 in the 74th embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αY1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, a predetermined storage area in the specific information storage means is initialized, so that when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the predetermined storage area is It is possible to start the game in the initialized state. In addition, even when the predetermined storage area is initialized in this way, the setting-corresponding storage area is excluded from the initialization target. is executed, it is possible to start the game with the predetermined storage area initialized.

Feature αY2. Specific related notification execution means for executing specific related notification processing for executing specific related notification when the predetermined setting related processing is executed (main side CPU 63 in step SG808 in the 74th embodiment The gaming machine according to feature αY1, characterized by having a function of executing processing.

According to feature αY2, when a predetermined setting-related process is executed in a configuration in which a predetermined storage area is initialized when a predetermined setting-related process is executed, a specific related notification is executed. By confirming that the specific related notification is executed, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the predetermined setting related processing has been executed and the predetermined storage area has been initialized.

Feature αY3. The game according to feature αY2, characterized in that the specific related information is executed so that the specific related information can be confirmed without requiring an opening operation of the game machine front body (game machine main body 12). machine.

According to the feature αY3, since the specific related notification is executed so that it can be confirmed without requiring the opening operation of the front body of the gaming machine, the administrator of the gaming hall can confirm that the predetermined setting related processing has been executed. And it becomes easy to grasp that the predetermined storage area has been initialized.

Feature αY4. The gaming machine according to characteristic αY2 or αY3, characterized in that the specific related notification is executed until a specific related period elapses after the predetermined setting related process is executed.

According to the feature αY4, since the specific related information is executed until the specific related period elapses after the predetermined setting related process is executed, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp that the specific related information is being executed. becomes easier.

Feature αY5. The gaming machine according to any one of features αY2 to αY4, characterized in that a process for progressing the game is executed even in a situation where the specific related information is being executed.

According to the feature αY5, the processing for advancing the game is executed even in a situation where the specific related information is being executed, so it is possible to execute the specific related information while not hindering the progress of the game. becomes.

Feature αY6. The initialization executing means, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, calls a predetermined aggregation processing (RAM clear processing in the seventy-fourth embodiment) including both the initialization processing and the specific-related notification processing. , even if the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed, there is an initialization trigger (when the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state and the reset button 68c is pressed, the operation power to the main CPU 63 is reduced). The gaming machine according to any one of features αY2 to αY5, wherein the predetermined aggregation process is called based on occurrence of a supply start.

According to the characteristic αY6, even when the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed, the predetermined storage area initialization processing and the specific-related notification processing are executed based on the occurrence of the initialization trigger. In this case, the predetermined aggregation process including both the initialization process and the specific related notification process is called regardless of whether the setting related process is executed or the initialization trigger occurs. Both processing and specific related notification processing are performed. This makes it possible to execute both the initialization process and the specific related notification process in each of the situations described above while simplifying the processing configuration.

Feature αY7. The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined operation based on occurrence of a specific event (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) that occurs in a situation where the opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in an open state. It executes setting-related processing,
This game machine is a closing correspondence notification execution means (main side CPU 63 in step SG904 in the 74th embodiment) that executes closing correspondence notification based on the change of the opening and closing body from the open state to the closed state. A gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y6, characterized by having a function of executing processing.

According to the feature αY7, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the occurrence of the specific event that occurs when the opening/closing member is in the open state. In this case, it becomes necessary to open the opening/closing body, and it is possible to make it difficult to execute a predetermined setting-related process illegally. In addition, since the closure response notification is executed based on the change of the opening/closing body from the open state to the closed state, the predetermined setting-related processing is actually executed after the opening/closing body is opened to cause the predetermined setting-related processing to be illegally executed. Even if the opening/closing body is brought into the closed state without illegally executing the setting-related processing of (1), the notification corresponding to closure is executed after being brought into the closed state. Therefore, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp the presence or absence of the fraudulent act.

Feature αY8. The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined operation based on occurrence of a specific event (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) that occurs in a situation where the opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in an open state. It executes setting-related processing,
This game machine is
Specific related notification execution means for executing specific related notification processing for executing specific related notification when the predetermined setting related processing is executed (main side CPU 63 in step SG808 in the 74th embodiment function to perform processing) and
Predetermined target notification execution for executing a predetermined target notification process for executing a predetermined target notification based on the fact that a predetermined target operation, which is one of an opening operation and a closing operation, is performed on the opening/closing body. Means (the function of executing the processing of step SG904 of the main CPU 63 in the 74th embodiment);
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features αY1 to αY7, wherein the execution priority of the specific related notification is set higher than that of the predetermined target notification.

According to the feature αY8, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed in the configuration in which the predetermined storage area is initialized when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the specific related notification is executed. By confirming that the specific related notification is executed, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the predetermined setting related processing has been executed and the predetermined storage area has been initialized. In addition, since the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the occurrence of the specific event that occurs when the opening/closing member is in the open state, the opening/closing member must be is required to be opened, and it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute a predetermined setting-related process. Further, since the predetermined target notification is executed based on the predetermined target operation being performed on the opening/closing body, even if the opening/closing body is opened in order to illegally execute the predetermined setting-related processing, A predetermined target notification is also executed for this. Therefore, it becomes possible for the administrator of the game hall to grasp the presence or absence of the fraudulent act. Further, since the execution priority of the specific related notification is set to be higher than that of the predetermined target notification, it is possible to notify whether or not the predetermined target operation has been performed on the opening/closing body, while the predetermined target operation is performed. It is possible to directly notify that the setting-related processing is being performed.

Feature αY9. The predetermined target notification is performed until a predetermined target related period elapses after the predetermined target operation is performed on the opening and closing body,
The predetermined target notification executing means is configured to perform the predetermined target related period after the predetermined target operation is performed on the opening/closing body when the specific related notification is executed with priority over the predetermined target notification. The gaming machine according to feature αY8, characterized in that, when the specific-related notification ends before the specified-related information has elapsed, the predetermined-object notification is executed for the remaining period of the predetermined object-related period.

According to the feature αY9, in a configuration in which the execution priority of the specific related notification is higher than that of the predetermined target notification, the predetermined target notification can be executed after the specific related notification ends. Further, even in the case where the predetermined target notification is executed after the specific related notification is finished in this way, the execution period is from the time when the specific related notification is finished after the predetermined target operation is performed on the opening/closing body. The remaining period is obtained by subtracting the required period from the predetermined target related period. As a result, when the predetermined target notification is executed after the end of the specific related notification, it is possible to prevent the total execution period of these notifications from becoming excessively long.

Feature αY10. The specific related notification is configured to be executed until a specific related period elapses after the predetermined setting related process is executed,
The gaming machine according to feature αY9, wherein the predetermined target relevant period is set to be longer than the specific relevant period.

According to the feature αY10, even if the specific-related notification is executed with priority over the predetermined-target notification, it is possible to ensure the execution period of the predetermined-target notification after the specific-related notification is finished.

Feature αY11. The gaming machine according to any one of features αY1 to αY10, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is processing for changing the setting value to be used.

According to the feature αY11, when the process of changing the setting value to be used is executed, the predetermined storage area in the specific information storage means is initialized, thereby changing the setting value to be used. is executed, it is possible to start the game with the predetermined storage area initialized. In addition, even if a predetermined storage area is initialized in this way, the setting-corresponding storage area is excluded from initialization. When the process of changing the value is executed, it is possible to start the game with the predetermined storage area initialized.

Note that for the configuration of features αY1 to αY11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics αY, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Also, in a pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic αZ group>
Features αZ1. First notification execution means (step SG808 of the main CPU 63 in the 74th embodiment) for executing the first notification based on the occurrence of the first notification trigger (execution of the setting confirmation process) and a function of executing the processing of step SH107 of the sound and light side CPU 353);
Second notification execution means (second a function of executing the processing of step SG904 of the main side CPU 63 and a function of executing the processing of step SH114 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the embodiment of No. 74);
with
The priority of execution of the first notification is set higher than that of the second notification,
The second notification executing means performs the first notification before the second notification period elapses after the second notification opportunity occurs and when the first notification is executed with priority over the second notification. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the first notification is finished, the second notification is executed for the remaining period of the second notification period.

According to the feature αZ1, in a configuration in which the execution priority of the first notification is higher than that of the second notification, the second notification can be executed after the first notification ends. Also, even if the second notification is executed after the first notification ends, the execution period is the period required from the occurrence of the second notification trigger to the end of the first notification. 2 This is the remaining period subtracted from the notification period. As a result, when the second notification is executed after the end of the first notification, it is possible to prevent the total execution period of these notifications from becoming excessively long.

Feature αZ2. The first notification is configured to be executed until the first notification period elapses after the first notification opportunity occurs,
The gaming machine according to feature αZ1, wherein the second notification period is set to be longer than the first notification period.

According to the feature αZ2, even if the first notification is executed with priority over the second notification, it is possible to guarantee the execution period of the second notification after the end of the first notification.

Feature αZ3. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a use target from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (the processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 is function) and
Predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is performed based on the occurrence of a specific event (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) that occurs in a situation where the opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in an open state. setting-related execution means for executing
with
The first notification opportunity occurs when the predetermined setting-related process is executed,
The gaming machine according to characteristic αZ1 or αZ2, wherein the second notification opportunity is generated based on a predetermined target operation, which is one of an opening operation and a closing operation, being performed on the opening/closing body.

According to the feature αZ3, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the first notification is executed. It is possible to grasp that the related process has been executed. In addition, since the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the occurrence of the specific event that occurs when the opening/closing member is in the open state, the opening/closing member must be is required to be opened, and it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute a predetermined setting-related process. Further, since the second notification is executed based on the predetermined target operation being performed on the opening/closing body, even if the opening/closing body is opened to illegally execute the predetermined setting-related processing, Since the second notification is also executed in response to this, it becomes possible for the administrator of the game hall to grasp the presence or absence of the fraudulent act. Further, since the priority of execution of the first notification is set to be higher than that of the second notification, it is possible to notify whether or not the predetermined target operation has been performed on the opening/closing body, while the predetermined It is possible to directly notify that the setting-related processing is being performed.

Feature αZ4. The gaming machine according to feature αZ3, wherein the setting-related execution means executes a process for notifying a current set value as the predetermined setting-related process.

According to the feature αZ4, when the process for confirming the current setting value is executed, the first notification is executed, so that the manager of the game hall can confirm whether the setting value has been confirmed. It is possible to confirm.

With respect to the configuration of features αZ1 to αZ4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αZ group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Also, in a pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper tray storage section are discharged to the lower tray storage section.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately execute notification, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αa group>
Features αa1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a use target from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (the processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 is function) and
Based on the occurrence of a specific event (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) that occurs while the opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in the open state, the current set value is notified. a means for executing a setting confirmation process (function for executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63) for
First notification executing means (the function of executing the processing of step SG808 of the main side CPU 63 in the 74th embodiment and the sound and light side CPU 353 function to execute the processing of step SH107);
Second notification executing means (main side CPU 63 in the 74th embodiment) for executing a second notification when a predetermined target operation, which is one of an opening operation and a closing operation, is performed on the opening/closing body. and a function of executing the processing of step SH114 of the sound and light side CPU 353);
with
A gaming machine characterized in that the execution priority of the first notification is set higher than that of the second notification.

According to the feature αa1, when the setting confirmation process is executed, the first notification is executed, so the manager of the game hall confirms that the first notification is executed, thereby confirming the setting confirmation process. has been executed. In addition, since the predetermined setting confirmation processing is executed based on the occurrence of a specific event that occurs when the opening/closing member is in the open state, the opening/closing member is required to be open, and it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the setting confirmation process. Further, since the second notification is executed based on the predetermined target operation being performed on the opening/closing body, even if the opening/closing body is opened to illegally execute the setting confirmation process, A second notification is executed in response to this. Therefore, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp the presence or absence of the fraudulent act. Further, since the priority of execution of the first notification is set to be higher than that of the second notification, it is possible to notify whether or not the predetermined target operation has been performed on the opening/closing body, while confirming the setting. It is possible to directly notify that the processing for use is being performed.

Feature αa2. The second notification is configured to be executed until a predetermined target related period elapses after the predetermined target operation is performed on the opening and closing body,
The second notification executing means is configured to perform the predetermined target related period after the predetermined target operation is performed on the opening/closing body when the first notification is executed with priority over the second notification. The gaming machine according to feature αa1, characterized in that, when the first notification ends before it elapses, the second notification is executed for the remaining period of the predetermined target related period.

According to the feature αa2, in a configuration in which the execution priority of the first notification is higher than that of the second notification, the second notification can be executed after the first notification ends. In addition, even if the second notification is executed after the first notification is finished, the execution period is set to be the time after the predetermined target operation is performed on the opening/closing body before the first notification is finished. The remaining period is obtained by subtracting the required period from the predetermined target related period. As a result, when the second notification is executed after the end of the first notification, it is possible to prevent the total execution period of these notifications from becoming excessively long.

Feature αa3. The first notification is configured to be executed until a specific related period elapses after the setting confirmation process is executed,
The gaming machine according to feature αa2, wherein the predetermined target relevant period is set to be longer than the specific relevant period.

According to the feature αa3, even if the first notification is executed with priority over the second notification, it is possible to guarantee the execution period of the second notification after the end of the first notification.

For the configuration of features αa1 to αa3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αb group>
Feature αb1. History storage execution means (main side CPU 63 in the 75th embodiment) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (normal counter area 231) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. a function to execute the processing of step SH404);
Information derivation means (main side a function of executing the processing of step SH508 of the CPU 63;
profit giving process executing means (steps S503 and a function to execute the processing of step S504);
Suggestive effect control means (main in the 75th and 76th embodiments) for executing a suggestive effect that enables the player to grasp or predict the set value set as the object to be used A function of executing the ending processing of the side CPU 63 and a function of executing the ending effect control processing of the sound emission control device 81);
In accordance with the mode information derived by the information deriving means, mode difference means (step SH804 to step SH804 of the main side CPU 63 in the 75th embodiment) for making a difference between the presence or absence of execution of the suggestive effect or the execution mode of the suggestive effect A function of executing the processing of SH806, a function of executing the processing of steps SI105 to SI107 of the main CPU 63 in the 76th embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αb1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Further, by using the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period, the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the player can understand that the more advantageous set value is to be used. It will be expected.

In the above configuration, a suggestive effect may be executed that allows the player to grasp or predict the setting value that is set to be used. As a result, the player expects that the suggestive effect will be executed, and by confirming the suggestive effect, it becomes possible to grasp or predict the setting value set as the object to be used.

In this case, whether or not the suggestive effect is executed or the suggestive effect execution mode differs according to the mode information derived using the history information. As a result, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect in a mode corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period, and it is possible to favorably suggest the setting value set as the object to be used. Therefore, it is possible to make the configuration regarding the setting value suitable.

Feature αb2. Predetermined suggestive effects (fourth suggestive effect and fifth suggestive effect) exist as the suggestive effect,
The predetermined suggestive effect is selected as a target for execution of the effect when the set value set as the object to be used is a relatively high set value, or the set value set as the object to be used is relatively high. When the set value is high, the probability of being selected as a target for execution of the effect is high,
The mode difference means is characterized in that, based on the fact that the mode information derived by the information derivation means is not information within a predetermined normal range, at least the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed. The gaming machine described in αb1.

According to the feature αb2, the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed when the mode information indicating the result of the game in the predetermined period is not the information within the normal range. As a result, a predetermined value indicating that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value or that the probability that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value is high. It is possible to prevent the suggestive effect from being executed even though the result of the game in a predetermined period is not normal.

Feature αb3. A specific suggestive effect (second suggestive effect and third suggestive effect) exists as the suggestive effect,
The specific suggestion effect is a effect that makes it more difficult for the player to predict whether or not the set value set to be used is a relatively high set value than when the predetermined suggestive effect is executed,
The gaming machine according to feature αb2, wherein the specific suggestive effect can be executed even if the mode information derived by the information deriving means does not fall within a predetermined normal range.

According to the feature αb3, in a configuration in which the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed when the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is not within the normal range, the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is within the normal range. Even if it is not the information, the specific suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to leave room for the player to predict the set value even in a situation where the result of the game in the predetermined period is not normal.

Feature αb4. A specific suggestive effect (second suggestive effect and third suggestive effect) exists as the suggestive effect,
The specific suggestion effect is selected from among the first group (odd-numbered setting values) including a plurality of setting values and the second group (even-numbered setting values) including a plurality of setting values for the setting values set to be used. If the set value selected as the object for execution of the effect or set as the object to be used is one of the first group and the second group, the effect is greater than that of the other group. It is a configuration that increases the probability of being selected as an execution target,
The first group includes both setting values that are more advantageous and setting values that are more disadvantageous than the setting values included in the second group, and
The second group includes both advantageous setting values and disadvantageous setting values compared to the setting values included in the first group,
The gaming machine according to feature αb2 or αb3, wherein the specific suggestive effect can be executed even if the mode information derived by the information deriving means does not fall within a predetermined normal range.

According to the feature αb4, in a configuration in which the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed when the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is not within the normal range, the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is within the normal range. Even if it is not the information, the specific suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to leave room for the player to predict the set value even in a situation where the result of the game in the predetermined period is not normal.

Further, the specific suggesting effect is a effect that makes it possible to comprehend or predict that the setting value set as the object to be used belongs to either the first group or the second group. Since each of the first group and the second group includes a plurality of setting values, it is possible to grasp which of the first group and the second group the setting value set to be used corresponds to, or Even if it can be predicted, it is not possible to grasp or predict the set value itself that is set to be used. Therefore, even if the specific suggestive effect is executed in a situation where the game result in the predetermined period is not normal, the effect on the player can be suppressed more than the case where the predetermined suggestive effect is executed.

Feature αb5. The mode different means according to any one of features αb2 to αb4, characterized in that, in a situation where the mode information is not derived by the information deriving means, at least the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed. game machine.

According to the feature αb5, in a situation where the mode information has not yet been derived, it cannot be specified whether or not the result of the game in the predetermined period is normal. Not executed. As a result, a predetermined value indicating that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value or that the probability that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value is high. It is possible to prevent the suggestive effect from being executed in a situation where it is not possible to specify whether or not the result of the game in the predetermined period is normal.

Feature αb6. In a situation where the mode information is not derived by the information derivation means, the mode difference means produces a presentation in the same mode as in a situation where the mode information derived by the information derivation means is not information within the normal range. The gaming machine according to any one of features αb2 to αb5, wherein the type of the suggestive effect to be executed is determined.

According to the feature αb6, in a situation where the mode information has not yet been derived, the type of suggestive effect to be executed is the same as in a situation where the mode information derived by the information deriving means is not information within the normal range. is determined. As a result, since there is no need for a dedicated suggestive effect execution mode for a situation in which mode information has not yet been derived, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects while suppressing the required storage capacity. Become.

Feature αb7. Provided with predetermined ball entry means (first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) that allows game balls flowing down the game area to enter,
The profit giving process executing means shifts the game state to an advantageous state (opening/closing execution mode) advantageous to the player as the profit giving process based on the game ball entering the predetermined ball entering means. to execute a process for determining whether or not to use the process, and to execute the process in a manner corresponding to the setting value set as a use target;
This gaming machine provides advantageous transition means for shifting the gaming state to the advantageous state ( a function of executing the processing of steps SH608 to SH612 of the main side CPU 63),
The history storage execution means stores at least information on the number of game balls entered by the predetermined ball entry means as the history information in the history storage means,
The information derivation means uses the history information stored in the history storage means to derive information corresponding to the frequency of game ball entry into the predetermined ball entry means as the mode information. The gaming machine according to any one of features αb1 to αb6, characterized by:

According to the feature αb7, since the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means is derived as the mode information, it is possible to manage the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means. In this case, whether or not the suggestive effect is executed or the mode of execution of the suggestive effect is different depending on the mode information. As a result, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect in a state based on the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means, and it is possible to perform the suggestive effect in a state that is appropriate in relation to the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means. It is possible to execute the suggestion production so as to become.

Feature αb8. The suggestion effect control means
The type of the suggested effect to be executed for the effect is set to the effect selection information group (set value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion, type determination means (function for executing the process of step SH807 of the main CPU 63 in the 75th embodiment) that determines by referring to the set value suggestion lottery table group 542);
Suggestive effect execution means for executing the suggestive effect of the type determined by the type determination means (the function of executing the processing of steps SH808 and SH809 of the main side CPU 63 in the 75th embodiment and the sound emission control A function of executing the ending effect control process of the device 81);
with
The effect selection information group is set in a plurality of types corresponding to the contents of the mode information that can be derived by the information derivation means,
The mode difference means causes the type determination means to refer to the effect selection information group of a type corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means. 1. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

According to the feature αb8, a plurality of types of effect selection information groups are set corresponding to the content of the mode information, and the type of effect selection information group corresponding to the mode information derived by the information deriving means is referred to. , the type of suggestive effect to be executed is determined. As a result, while reducing the processing load, it is possible to vary the execution mode of the suggestive effect in correspondence with the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

Feature αb9. The suggestion effect control means
Refer to the information group for effect selection (set value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion) in a mode corresponding to the set value set as the object to be used for the type of the suggested effect to be executed for the effect. (a function of executing the processing of step SI104 of the main CPU 63 in the 76th embodiment) determined by
a suggestive effect executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps SI108 and SI109 of the main CPU 63 in the seventy-sixth embodiment) for executing the suggestive effect of the type determined by the type determining means;
with
If the type of suggestive effect determined by the type determination means does not correspond to the mode information derived by the information derivation means, the mode difference means determines the type of suggestion determined by the type determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αb1 to αb7, characterized in that the performance is prevented from being executed.

According to the feature αb9, even if the type of suggestive effect to be executed is determined by referring to the effect selection information group in a manner corresponding to the setting value set as the object to be used, the information deriving means Depending on the contents of the mode information derived by the method, the suggested effect of the determined type may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to make the execution mode of the suggestive effect correspond to the mode information derived by the information deriving means, while suppressing an increase in the storage capacity for pre-storing the group of information for effect selection.

For the configuration of features αb1 to αb9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αc group>
Feature αc1. History storage execution means (main side CPU 63 in the 75th embodiment) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (normal counter area 231) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. a function to execute the processing of step SH404);
Information derivation means (main side A function of executing the processing of step SH508 of the CPU 63);
profit giving process executing means (steps S503 and a function to execute the process of step S504);
Suggestive effect control means (main in the 75th and 76th embodiments) for executing a suggestive effect that enables the player to grasp or predict the set value set as the object to be used A function of executing the ending processing of the side CPU 63 and a function of executing the ending effect control processing of the sound emission control device 81);
with
The suggestion effect control means is
Refer to the information group for effect selection (set value suggestion lottery table group 541 at the time of normal suggestion) in a mode corresponding to the set value set as the object to be used for the type of the suggested effect to be executed for the effect. (a function of executing the processing of step SI104 of the main CPU 63 in the 76th embodiment) determined by
a suggestive effect executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps SI108 and SI109 of the main CPU 63 in the seventy-sixth embodiment) for executing the suggestive effect of the type determined by the type determining means;
with
When the type of the suggestive effect determined by the type determining means does not correspond to the mode information derived by the information deriving means, the game machine provides the suggestive effect of the type determined by the type determining means. is not executed (a function of executing the processing of steps SI105 to SI107 of the main side CPU 63 in the 76th embodiment).

According to the feature αc1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Further, by using the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period, the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the player can understand that the more advantageous set value is to be used. It will be expected.

In the above configuration, a suggestive effect may be executed that allows the player to grasp or predict the setting value that is set to be used. As a result, the player expects that the suggestive effect will be executed, and by confirming the suggestive effect, it becomes possible to grasp or predict the set value set as the object to be used.

In this case, even if the type of suggestive effect to be executed is determined by referring to the effect selection information group in a manner corresponding to the setting value set as the object to be used, the information derivation means derives the effect. Depending on the content of the determined mode information, the suggested effect of the determined type may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to make the execution mode of the suggestive effect correspond to the mode information derived by the information deriving means, while suppressing an increase in the storage capacity for pre-storing the effect selection information group.

Feature αc2. Predetermined suggestive effects (fourth suggestive effect and fifth suggestive effect) exist as the suggestive effect,
The predetermined suggestive effect is selected as a target for execution of the effect when the set value set as the object to be used is a relatively high set value, or the set value set as the object to be used is relatively high. When the set value is high, the probability of being selected as a target for execution of the effect is high,
The mode difference means determines that the type of suggestive effect determined by the type determining means is the predetermined suggestive effect in a situation where the mode information derived by the information deriving means is not information within a predetermined normal range. The gaming machine according to feature αc1 is characterized in that the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed in the case of

According to the feature αc2, the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed when the mode information indicating the result of the game in the predetermined period is not the information within the normal range. As a result, a predetermined value indicating that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value or that the probability that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value is high. It is possible to prevent the suggestive effect from being executed even though the result of the game in a predetermined period is not normal.

Feature αc3. A specific suggestive effect (second suggestive effect and third suggestive effect) exists as the suggestive effect,
The specific suggestion effect is a effect that makes it more difficult for the player to predict whether or not the set value set to be used is a relatively high set value than when the predetermined suggestive effect is executed,
The gaming machine according to feature αc2, wherein the specific suggestive effect can be executed even if the mode information derived by the information deriving means is not information within a predetermined normal range.

According to the feature αc3, in a configuration in which the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed when the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is not within the normal range, the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is within the normal range. The specific suggestive effect is executed even if it is not the information. As a result, it is possible to leave room for the player to predict the set value even in a situation where the result of the game in the predetermined period is not normal.

Feature αc4. A specific suggestive effect (second suggestive effect and third suggestive effect) exists as the suggestive effect,
The specific suggestion effect is selected from among the first group (odd-numbered setting values) including a plurality of setting values and the second group (even-numbered setting values) including a plurality of setting values for the setting values set to be used. If the set value selected as the object for execution of the effect or set as the object to be used is one of the first group and the second group, the effect is greater than that of the other group. It is a configuration that increases the probability of being selected as an execution target,
The first group includes both setting values that are more advantageous and setting values that are more disadvantageous than the setting values included in the second group, and
The second group includes both advantageous setting values and disadvantageous setting values compared to the setting values included in the first group,
The gaming machine according to feature αc2 or αc3, wherein the specific suggestive effect can be executed even if the mode information derived by the information deriving means is not information within a predetermined normal range.

According to the feature αc4, in a configuration in which the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed when the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is not within the normal range, the mode information indicating the result of the game during the predetermined period is within the normal range. Even if it is not the information, the specific suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to leave room for the player to predict the set value even in a situation where the result of the game in the predetermined period is not normal.

Further, the specific suggesting effect is a effect that makes it possible to comprehend or predict that the set value set as the object to be used belongs to either the first group or the second group. Since each of the first group and the second group contains a plurality of setting values, it is possible to grasp which of the first group and the second group the setting value set to be used corresponds to, or Even if it can be predicted, it is not possible to grasp or predict the set value itself that is set to be used. Therefore, even if the specific suggestive effect is executed in a situation where the game result in the predetermined period is not normal, the effect on the player can be suppressed more than the case where the predetermined suggestive effect is executed.

Feature αc5. The mode different means according to any one of features αc2 to αc4, characterized in that, in a situation where the mode information is not derived by the information deriving means, at least the predetermined suggestive effect is not executed. game machine.

According to the feature αc5, in a situation where the mode information has not yet been derived, it cannot be specified whether or not the result of the game in the predetermined period is normal. Not executed. As a result, a predetermined value indicating that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value or that the probability that the setting value set to be used is a relatively high setting value is high. It is possible to prevent the suggestive effect from being executed in a situation where it is not possible to specify whether or not the result of the game in the predetermined period is normal.

Feature αc6. In a situation where the mode information is not derived by the information derivation means, the mode difference means produces a presentation in the same mode as in a situation where the mode information derived by the information derivation means is not information within the normal range. The gaming machine according to any one of features αc2 to αc5, wherein the type of the suggestive effect to be executed is determined.

According to the feature αc6, in a situation where the mode information has not yet been derived, the type of suggestive effect to be executed is the same as in a situation where the mode information derived by the information deriving means is not information within the normal range. is determined. As a result, since there is no need for a dedicated suggestive effect execution mode for a situation in which mode information has not yet been derived, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects while suppressing the required storage capacity. Become.

Feature αc7. Predetermined ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows game balls flowing down the game area to enter,
The profit giving process executing means shifts the game state to an advantageous state (opening/closing execution mode) advantageous to the player as the profit giving process based on the game ball entering the predetermined ball entering means. to execute a process for determining whether or not to use the process, and to execute the process in a manner corresponding to the setting value set as a use target;
This gaming machine provides advantageous transition means for shifting the gaming state to the advantageous state ( a function of executing the processing of steps SH608 to SH612 of the main side CPU 63),
The history storage execution means stores at least information on the number of game balls entered by the predetermined ball entry means as the history information in the history storage means,
The information derivation means uses the history information stored in the history storage means to derive information corresponding to the frequency of game ball entry into the predetermined ball entry means as the mode information. The gaming machine according to any one of features αc1 to αc6 characterized by:

According to the characteristic αc7, since the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means is derived as the mode information, it is possible to manage the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means. In this case, whether or not the suggestive effect is executed or the mode of execution of the suggestive effect is different depending on the mode information. As a result, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect in a state based on the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means, and it is possible to perform the suggestive effect in a state that is appropriate in relation to the frequency of game balls entering the predetermined ball entering means. It is possible to execute the suggestion production so as to become.

Note that for the configuration of features αc1 to αc7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the features αa group, αb group, and αc group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Also, in a pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αd group>
Feature αd1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S8601 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
mode information display control means (main side CPU 63) for controlling display of information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so as to perform display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information deriving means; function to execute display processing and second timer interrupt processing in
with
The mode information display control means changes the information display means to a specific event corresponding state based on occurrence of a specific event (unauthorized radio wave detection, unauthorized magnetism detection, abnormal vibration detection). A game machine characterized by comprising event handling means (a function of executing the processing of steps SI305 to SI311 of the main side CPU 63 in the 77th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SI401 of the main side CPU 63) .

According to the feature αd1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and display corresponding to the derived mode information is performed on the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, the information display means changes to the specific event correspondence state based on the occurrence of the specific event. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that the specific event has occurred based on the fact that the information display means is in the specific event handling state. This makes it easy to determine whether or not the specific event has occurred.

Feature αd2. The gaming machine according to characteristic αd1, wherein the specific event corresponding state is a non-display state in which the information display means does not display.

According to the feature αd2, it is possible to grasp that the specific event has occurred based on the fact that the information display means is in the non-display state. It is possible to make it possible to easily grasp that a specific event has occurred while eliminating the need to store in advance data for performing display corresponding to the occurrence of the specific event.

Feature αd3. Based on the occurrence of the specific event, predetermined stop means (step SI302 ~ step function of executing the processing of SI303).

According to the feature αd3, in the configuration having the configuration of the feature αd1 and in which the information display means is changed to the specific event corresponding state based on the occurrence of the specific event, the predetermined stop state is set based on the occurrence of the specific event. is set to Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the vehicle is in the predetermined stopped state based on the fact that the information display means is in the state corresponding to the specific event. Accordingly, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the vehicle is in the predetermined stopped state.

Feature αd4. The mode information display control means includes:
Display control means (function for executing second timer interrupt processing in the main side CPU 63) for transmitting display data (display data signal, display clock signal) corresponding to the display content to be displayed on the information display means;
display execution means (display IC 266) for setting display on the information display means so that display content corresponding to the display data is displayed when the display data is transmitted by the display control means;
and
The specific event response means has change data (all "0" type data, all "0" display data) for changing the information display means to the specific event response state when the specific event occurs. Changed data transmission means for transmitting from the display control means (function for executing the processing of steps SI306 to SI310 of the main side CPU 63 in the 77th embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αd1 to αd3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αd4, the information display means is changed to the specific event mode state based on the change data transmitted when the specific event occurs. The information display means can be changed to a specific event response state. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of misunderstanding whether or not the specific event has occurred.

Feature αd5. The mode information display control means is
Display control means (function for executing second timer interrupt processing in the main side CPU 63) for transmitting display data (display data signal, display clock signal) corresponding to the display content to be displayed on the information display means;
display execution means (display IC 266) for setting display on the information display means so that display content corresponding to the display data is displayed when the display data is transmitted by the display control means;
and
The information display means maintains the display corresponding to the display data by transmitting the display data so that the next display setting is performed before the display corresponding to the display data cannot be maintained. can be,
The specific event handling means, when the specific event occurs, the display control means until the state corresponding to the occurrence of the specific event (the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1") is canceled The gaming machine according to any one of features αd1 to αd4, wherein transmission of the display data by is disabled.

According to the feature αd5, when a specific event occurs, display data is not transmitted until the state corresponding to the occurrence of the specific event is canceled. The specific event response state can be continued. This makes it easy to determine whether or not the state corresponds to the occurrence of a specific event based on the state of the information display means.

Feature αd6. The history storage execution means stores the history of the game corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event even in a situation where the information display means is in the state corresponding to the specific event based on the occurrence of the specific event. The gaming machine according to any one of features αd1 to αd5, wherein information is stored in the history storage means.

According to the feature αd6, it is possible to store the game history information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event after the occurrence of the specific event in the history storage means. Thus, it is possible to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game using the game history information including the game history information corresponding to the predetermined event that occurred after the occurrence of the specific event.

Feature αd7. Equipped with an abnormality detection means (radio wave detection sensor 551, magnetic detection sensor 552, vibration detection sensor 553) for detecting a predetermined abnormal state of the game machine,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αd1 to αd6, wherein the specific event is detection of the predetermined abnormal state.

According to the feature αd7, the information display means enters the specific event corresponding state when the predetermined abnormal state is detected. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that the predetermined abnormal state has been detected based on the fact that the information display means is in the state corresponding to the specific event. This makes it easy to determine whether or not the predetermined abnormal state has been detected.

Feature αd8. Predetermined information display means (special figure display section 37a, special figure reservation display section 37b, general figure display section 38a, general figure reservation display section 38b) that is provided at a position visible from the outside and displays predetermined information ,
predetermined information display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined information display means so that the predetermined information is displayed (function for executing the processes of steps SI401 to SI402 and steps SI409 to SI415 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined information display control means is a state change means for changing the predetermined information display means to a specific event corresponding state based on the occurrence of the specific event (executing the processing of steps SI305 to SI311 in the main CPU 63). and a function of executing the process of step SI401 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature αd8, in the configuration having the configuration of the feature αd1 and the information display means is changed to the specific event corresponding state based on the occurrence of the specific event, predetermined information is displayed based on the occurrence of the specific event. The means is changed to the specific event handling state. The state of the information display means and the predetermined information display means is changed to a state corresponding to the occurrence of the specific event based on the occurrence of the specific event, so that only the state of the information display means is changed. By comparison, it is possible to make it easier to determine whether or not the specific event has occurred. Further, the predetermined information display means is provided at a position visible from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to confirm from the outside of the game machine that the specific event has occurred, and it is possible to further facilitate determination of whether or not the specific event has occurred.

Feature αd9. The gaming machine according to characteristic αd8, wherein the specific event handling state is a non-display state in which no display is performed on the predetermined information display means.

According to the feature αd9, it is possible to easily recognize from the outside that the specific event has occurred based on the fact that the predetermined information display means is in the non-display state.

For the configuration of features αd1 to αd9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics αd, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Also, in a pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper tray storage section are discharged to the lower tray storage section.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to a winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to appropriately control the display of the information display means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αe group>
Feature αe1. A specific trigger that occurs after the start of supply of operating power (in the 77th, 79th to 81st, and 88th embodiments, the start of updating the demo start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM clearing process; in the 78th embodiment, (storage of reference time information for demonstration effect) periodically generated (in the 77th, 79th to 81st, and 88th embodiments, the value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start reaches the maximum value; In the 78th embodiment, the predetermined trigger specifying means (77th, 79th to 81st, 88th In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SI707 and SI712 in the sound and light side CPU 353, in the 78th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SI909 and SI914 in the sound and light side CPU 353);
Predetermined effect control means (77th, 79th to 81st, 88th execution the function of executing the processing of step SI709 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the embodiment, and the function of executing the processing of step SI911 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 78th embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αe1, the predetermined trigger periodically occurs based on the specific trigger. Therefore, when the occurrence cycle of the predetermined opportunity based on the specific opportunity is the same in a plurality of gaming machines, the occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity can be aligned in the plurality of gaming machines by aligning the occurrence timing of the specific opportunity. becomes possible. In addition, a predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is specified. Therefore, by aligning the generation timing of the predetermined opportunity in a plurality of gaming machines, it is possible to align the start timings of the predetermined effects in the plurality of gaming machines. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the predetermined effect and increase the player's interest in the gaming machine.

Feature αe2. Start time processing executing means (function for executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the processing at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started,
When the first process (set value update process, set value confirmation process) is executed in the process at the time of supply start and the second process (step SB113 process in main CPU 63, step SB118 process in main CPU 63) is executed, and the period required from the start of the process at the start of supply to completion varies,
Regardless of whether the first process is executed in the process at the time of supply start or the second process is executed, after the supply of operating power is started and before the specific trigger occurs The gaming machine according to feature αe1, characterized in that it is configured so as not to affect the required period.

According to the feature αe2, in the case where the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the case where the second process is executed, after the supply of operating power is started and before the specific trigger occurs, This prevents a difference in the required period. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines is started simultaneously, the game machine on which the first process is executed and the game machine on which the second process is executed in the process at the time of supply start. It is possible to align the generation timing of the specific opportunity in. Having the configuration of the feature αe1, the predetermined trigger periodically occurs based on the specific trigger. Therefore, by aligning the occurrence timing of the specific opportunity in a plurality of gaming machines, it is possible to align the reference of the occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity in the plurality of gaming machines.

Feature αe3. A configuration that does not affect the cycle of occurrence of the predetermined trigger regardless of whether the first process is executed in the supply start process or the second process is executed. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αe2.

According to the feature αe3, in the gaming machine on which the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the gaming machine on which the second process is executed in the process at the start of supply, the predetermined trigger is generated based on the specific trigger. The generated cycles can be the same cycle. By having the configuration of the feature αe2, the gaming machine that executed the first process in the process at the start of supply and the gaming machine that executed the second process in the process at the start of supply can operate There is no difference in the period required from the start of power supply to the occurrence of the specific trigger. Therefore, by simultaneously starting supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines, the game machine that executed the first process in the process at the start of supply and the second process in the process at the start of supply The timing of occurrence of the specific opportunity can be aligned with the executed game machine. In the configuration having the configuration of the characteristic αe1 and in which the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger, the generation timing of the specific trigger in a plurality of gaming machines and the specific trigger are used as a reference. By aligning the generation cycles of the predetermined triggers that occur periodically as , it is possible to align the timings at which the predetermined effects are started in the plurality of gaming machines.

Having the configuration of the feature αe2, it takes time from the start to the completion of the supply start process when the first process is executed in the supply start process and when the second process is executed. Duration varies. In this configuration, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines is started simultaneously, the game machine on which the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the second process in the process at the start of supply By making it possible to start a predetermined effect at the same time in the game machine that executed It is possible to prevent it from becoming easy to be done.

Feature αe4. setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
When the supply of operating power is started, a predetermined setting-related operation (an ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and an operation of pressing the reset button 68c for executing a setting value update process, or an operation for executing a setting confirmation process) is performed. Setting-related execution means (main side CPU 63) for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value as the first process in the process at the time of supply start based on the ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a) being performed. a function of executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63, a function of executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63);
with
The gaming machine according to feature αe2 or αe3, wherein the second process is executed based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature αe4, in the processing at the start of supply, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when the supply of the operating power is started, and the predetermined setting-related operation is performed. A second process is executed based on the fact that the was not performed. By having the configuration of the feature αe2, supply of operating power starts in the game machine on which the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the supply start process and the game machine on which the second process is executed. It is possible to prevent a difference in the period required from being given to occurrence of the specific trigger. It has the configuration of the feature αe1, is configured to periodically generate a predetermined trigger based on a specific trigger, and is configured to start a predetermined effect based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger being identified. be. In this configuration, in the game machine on which the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the supply start process and the game machine on which the second process is executed, the specific trigger occurs after the supply of operating power is started. By preventing the occurrence of a difference in the period required until, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine in which the predetermined setting-related processing has been executed based on the start timing of the predetermined effect from being easily identified. .

Feature αe5. A main control means (MPU 62) having a start time process executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the process at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) having the predetermined trigger specifying means and the predetermined effect control means,
with
The game machine according to any one of features αe1 to αe4, wherein the specific trigger occurs when supply of operating power to the effect control means is started.

According to the feature αe5, in the configuration in which a specific trigger occurs when the supply of operating power to the effect control means is started, a predetermined trigger that periodically occurs based on the specific trigger is determined to specify whether or not it has occurred. The opportunity specifying means is provided in the effect control means. This facilitates grasping of the specific trigger by the predetermined trigger identifying means, and facilitates grasping of the predetermined trigger that occurs periodically based on the specific trigger.

Feature αe6. The main control means, when the process at the start of supply ends or when the process ends, gives the effect control means predetermined start correspondence information (normal return command, return command at clear, return command at confirmation, or (return command at the time of update) is transmitted (the function of executing the processing of steps SB113 and SB118 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB207 in the main CPU 63, and the processing of step SB314 in the main CPU 63). function to execute),
The effect control means is information corresponding means (77th, 81st, 88th embodiments in the sound and light side CPU353 step SI504 ~ step a function of executing the processing of SI517, a function of executing the processing of steps SI803 to SI816 in the 78th embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps SJ104 to SJ119 in the 79th and 80th embodiments). cage,
Characteristic αe5 characterized in that a period required from the start of supply of operating power to the reception of the predetermined start correspondence information by the effect control means does not affect the period of occurrence of the predetermined trigger. game machine.

According to the feature αe6, the cycle in which the predetermined trigger occurs is not affected by the period required from the start of the supply of operating power until the performance control means receives the predetermined start corresponding information. Further, having the configuration of the feature αe1, the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is identified. Therefore, based on the cycle in which the predetermined effect is started, it is easy to identify the details of the processing performed by the main control means from when the supply of operating power is started until when the main control means transmits the predetermined start correspondence information. You can prevent it from happening.

Feature αe7. Start time processing executing means (function for executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the processing at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started,
The predetermined effect control means starts the predetermined effect based on the occurrence of the predetermined event specified by the predetermined event specifying means after the end of the process at the time of supply start. The gaming machine according to any one of features αe1 to αe6.

According to the feature αe7, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being started in a situation where the processing at the start of supply is being executed. Further, after the processing at the time of supply start is completed, the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is specified. Therefore, even if the end timing of the process at the start of supply is different in a plurality of gaming machines, if the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is aligned in the plurality of gaming machines, after the process at the start of supply is completed It is possible to align the start timings of the predetermined effects in .

Feature αe8. Specific effect control means (function of executing the processing of steps SI603 to SI614 in the sound and light side CPU 353 for executing the specific effect (effect for the game round, effect for the opening and closing execution mode) that is executed with priority over the predetermined effect ),
The predetermined effect control means is characterized in that after the specific effect ends, the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined event specified by the predetermined event specifying means. The gaming machine according to any one of αe1 to αe7.

According to the feature αe8, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being started in a situation where the specific effect is being executed. Further, after the specific effect is finished, the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is specified. Therefore, even if the end timing of the specific effect is different in the plurality of gaming machines, if the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is aligned in the plurality of gaming machines, the start timing of the predetermined effect after the specific effect ends can be aligned.

Feature αe9. Variation means for varying at least the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs (in the 79th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ204 in the sound and light side CPU 353, in the 80th embodiment, the sound and light side CPU 353 any one of the features αe1 to αe8 characterized by having the function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ304, and the function of executing the processing of step SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the eighty-eighth embodiment. The game machine described.

According to feature αe9, at least the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs can be varied. Further, having the configuration of the feature αe1, the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is specified. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started simultaneously, the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is different in the plurality of gaming machines according to the variation of the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs. The timing can be set, and the start timing of the predetermined effect can be set to a different timing. By providing variation means and intentionally creating a situation in which the timing of occurrence of a predetermined opportunity is shifted in a plurality of gaming machines, specific processing such as a process of making settings advantageous to the player based on the start timing of a predetermined effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the gaming machine on which the process was executed from being easily identified.

Feature αe10. The varying means varies the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs,
The gaming machine according to feature αe9, wherein the variation mode of the predetermined opportunity by the varying means does not affect the generation period of the predetermined opportunity after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity.

According to the feature αe10, the variation mode of the predetermined trigger by the varying means does not affect the generation period of the predetermined trigger after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined trigger. Further, with the configuration of the feature αe1, a predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger being identified. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variation mode of the predetermined opportunity from being specified based on the cycle in which the predetermined effect is started after the first generation timing of the predetermined opportunity.

Further, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started at the same time, some gaming machines among the plurality of gaming machines that have the same initial occurrence timing variation pattern of the predetermined trigger may subsequently It is possible to align the generation timings of the predetermined triggers. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility of occurrence of a situation in which the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the part of the gaming machines and the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the remaining gaming machines are deviated. Since the configuration is such that the predetermined performance is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is specified, when the situation occurs, the start timing of the predetermined performance should be aligned in some of the game machines. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the predetermined performance and increase the player's interest in the gaming machine. In addition, it is assumed that settings advantageous to the player have been made for the remaining gaming machines whose start timing of the predetermined effect is different from that of the part of the gaming machines, and the remaining gaming machines are made to It is possible to increase the player's interest.

Feature αe11. main control means (MPU 62) supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) which has the variable means and is not supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
with
The main control means provides the effect control means with variation information (lottery random number information in the 79th and 80th embodiments) for varying the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs. The gaming machine according to feature αe9 or αe10.

According to the feature αe11, it is possible to configure the main control means to store and hold the variation information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped. As a result, while the configuration for supplying the backup power to the performance control means is incomplete, the predetermined trigger is first generated using the variation information stored in the main control means when the supply of the operating power was stopped last time. It is possible to change the timing.

Feature αe12. The main control means is
a predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) in which the variation information is stored;
Predetermined initialization means (main side A function of executing the process of step SB117 in the CPU 63, a function of executing the process of step SB313 in the main CPU 63);
Predetermined non-target storage means (transmission random number storage counter 556 in the seventy-ninth and eightieth embodiments) excluded from the target of the predetermined initialization processing in the predetermined storage means;
with
When the supply of operating power is started, the variation information stored in the predetermined storage means is stored in the predetermined non-target storage means before the predetermined initialization processing is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αe11.

According to the feature αe12, by storing the variation information in the predetermined non-target storage unit before the predetermined initialization processing is executed, the predetermined storage unit can store and hold the information in a situation where the supply of the operating power is stopped. It is possible to avoid clearing the change information that has been stored, and to provide the change information to the effect control means.

Feature αe13. The variable lottery means executes a variable lottery process for determining the variation mode of the timing at which the predetermined trigger occurs (in the 79th embodiment, the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ203 in the sound and light side CPU 353 is executed. in the 80th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ303 in the sound and light side CPU 353, and in the 88th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353). The gaming machine according to any one of features αe9 to αe12, characterized by:

According to the feature αe13, the timing at which the predetermined opportunity occurs is varied based on the lottery result of the variable lottery process. It is possible to

Note that for the configuration of features αe1 to αe13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αf group>
Features αf1. Specific trigger (in the 77th, 79th to 81st, and 88th embodiments, the start of updating the demo start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM clearing process; in the 78th embodiment, the storage of reference time information for the demonstration effect ) that occurs periodically (in the 77th, 79th to 81st, and 88th embodiments, the value of the demonstration start timer counter 554a reaches the maximum value; in the 78th embodiment, a demonstration effect The elapsed time from the reference time is an integral multiple of 15 seconds) has occurred (77th, 79th to 81st, 88th embodiments sound and light side CPU 353 a function of executing the processing of steps SI707 and SI712 in the 78th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps SI909 and SI914 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the seventy-eighth embodiment);
Predetermined state setting means for setting a predetermined state (start waiting state in the 77th to 81st and 88th embodiments) The function of executing the processing of step SI705 in the side CPU 353, the function of executing the processing of step SI809 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 78th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SI910 in the sound and light side CPU 353, the 79th implementation the function of executing the processing of step SJ112 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the form);
Predetermined effect control means (77th, 79th to 81st, 77th, 79th to 81st In the eighty-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SI709 in the sound and light side CPU 353, and in the seventy-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SI911 in the sound and light side CPU 353);
with
The predetermined effect control means does not start the predetermined effect even if the predetermined trigger occurs in a state other than the predetermined state (a state in which the waiting state flag 555b is not set to "1"). A gaming machine characterized in that even if a predetermined state is reached, the predetermined performance is not started if the predetermined opportunity has not occurred.

According to the feature αf1, the predetermined trigger periodically occurs based on the specific trigger. Therefore, when the occurrence cycle of the predetermined opportunity based on the specific opportunity is the same in a plurality of gaming machines, the occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity can be aligned in the plurality of gaming machines by aligning the occurrence timing of the specific opportunity. becomes possible. Further, a predetermined effect is started based on the fact that a predetermined trigger has occurred in a predetermined state. Therefore, by aligning the generation timing of the predetermined opportunity in a plurality of game machines, it is possible to align the start timing of the predetermined effect in a predetermined state in the plurality of game machines. Further, when the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is the same in a plurality of gaming machines, even if the timing at which the predetermined state occurs is different, the predetermined effect is performed in the plurality of gaming machines after the predetermined state is reached. You can adjust the start timing. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the predetermined effect and increase the player's interest in the gaming machine. Furthermore, in a state other than the predetermined state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being started even if the predetermined opportunity occurs.

Feature αf2. Start time processing executing means (function for executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the processing at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started,
When the first process (set value update process, set value confirmation process) is executed in the process at the time of supply start and the second process (step SB113 process in main CPU 63, step SB118 process in main CPU 63) is executed, and the period required from the start of the process at the start of supply to the completion of the process varies,
Regardless of whether the first process is executed in the process at the time of supply start or the second process is executed, after the supply of operating power is started until the specific trigger occurs The gaming machine according to feature αf1, characterized in that it is configured so as not to affect the required period.

According to the feature αf2, in the case where the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the case where the second process is executed, the time from the start of supply of operating power to the occurrence of the specific trigger is This prevents a difference in the required period. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines is started simultaneously, the game machine on which the first process is executed and the game machine on which the second process is executed in the process at the time of supply start. It is possible to align the generation timing of the specific opportunity in. Having the configuration of the feature αf1, the predetermined trigger periodically occurs based on the specific trigger. Therefore, by aligning the occurrence timing of the specific opportunity in a plurality of gaming machines, it is possible to align the reference of the occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity in the plurality of gaming machines.

Feature αf3. A configuration that does not affect the cycle of occurrence of the predetermined trigger regardless of whether the first process is executed in the supply start process or the second process is executed. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αf2.

According to the feature αf3, in the gaming machine on which the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the gaming machine on which the second process is executed in the process at the start of supply, the predetermined trigger is generated based on the specific trigger. The generated cycles can be the same cycle. By having the configuration of the feature αf2, the gaming machine on which the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the gaming machine on which the second process is executed at the time of start of supply can operate There is no difference in the period required from the start of power supply to the occurrence of the specific trigger. Therefore, by simultaneously starting supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines, the game machine that executed the first process in the process at the start of supply and the second process in the process at the start of supply The timing of occurrence of the specific opportunity can be aligned with the executed game machine. In a configuration having the configuration of the feature αf1 and in which a predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in a predetermined state, the generation timing of the specific trigger in a plurality of gaming machines, and the By aligning the generation cycles of the predetermined triggers that occur periodically based on the specific triggers, the timings at which the predetermined effects are started in the predetermined states can be aligned in the plurality of gaming machines.

Having the configuration of the above feature αf2, it takes time from the start to the completion of the supply start process when the first process is executed and when the second process is executed in the process at the start of supply Duration varies. In this configuration, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines is started simultaneously, the game machine on which the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the second process in the process at the start of supply By making it possible to start a predetermined effect at the same time in the game machine that executed It is possible to prevent it from becoming easy to be done.

Feature αf4. setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
When the supply of operating power is started, a predetermined setting-related operation (an ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and an operation of pressing the reset button 68c for executing a setting value update process, or an operation for executing a setting confirmation process) is performed. Setting-related execution means (main side CPU 63) for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value as the first process in the process at the time of supply start based on the ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a) being performed. a function of executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63, a function of executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63);
with
The gaming machine according to feature αf2 or αf3, wherein the second process is executed based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature αf4, in the processing at the start of supply, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when the supply of the operating power is started, and the predetermined setting-related operation is performed. A second process is executed based on the fact that the was not performed. By having the configuration of the feature αf2, supply of operating power is started in the game machine on which the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the supply start process and the game machine on which the second process is executed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a difference in the period required from the occurrence of the specific trigger to the occurrence of the specific trigger. It has the configuration of the feature αf1, is configured to generate a predetermined trigger periodically based on a specific trigger, and starts a predetermined effect based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger in a predetermined state. It is a configuration that is In this configuration, in the game machine on which the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the supply start process and the game machine on which the second process is executed, the specific trigger occurs after the supply of operating power is started. By preventing the occurrence of a difference in the period required until, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine in which the predetermined setting-related processing has been executed based on the start timing of the predetermined effect from being easily identified. .

Feature αf5. A main control means (MPU 62) having a start time process executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the process at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) having the predetermined trigger specifying means and the predetermined effect control means,
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features αf1 to αf4, wherein the specific opportunity occurs when supply of operating power to the effect control means is started.

According to the feature αf5, in the configuration in which a specific trigger occurs when the supply of operating power to the effect control means is started, a predetermined trigger that periodically occurs based on the specific trigger is determined to specify whether or not it has occurred. The opportunity specifying means is provided in the effect control means. This facilitates grasping of the specific trigger by the predetermined trigger identifying means, and facilitates grasping of the predetermined trigger that occurs periodically based on the specific trigger.

Feature αf6. The main control means, when the process at the time of the supply start is completed or when the process at the time of completion is completed, for the production control means predetermined start corresponding information (normal return command, return command at clear, return command at confirmation, or (return command at the time of update) is transmitted (the function of executing the processing of steps SB113 and SB118 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB207 in the main CPU 63, and the processing of step SB314 in the main CPU 63). function to execute),
The effect control means is information corresponding means (77th, 81st, 88th embodiments in the sound and light side CPU353 step SI504 ~ step a function of executing the processing of SI517, a function of executing the processing of steps SI803 to SI816 in the 78th embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps SJ104 to SJ119 in the 79th and 80th embodiments). cage,
Characteristic αf5, characterized in that a period required from the start of supply of operating power to the reception of the predetermined start corresponding information by the effect control means does not affect the period of occurrence of the predetermined trigger. game machine.

According to the feature αf6, the cycle in which the predetermined trigger occurs is not affected by the period required from the start of the supply of operating power until the performance control means receives the predetermined start corresponding information. Having the configuration of the feature αf1, a predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in a predetermined state. For this reason, based on the cycle in which a predetermined effect is started in a predetermined state, the details of the processing performed by the main control means from when the supply of operating power is started to when the main control means transmits the predetermined start correspondence information. can be prevented from being easily identified.

Feature αf7. Start time processing executing means (function for executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the processing at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αf1 to αf6, wherein the predetermined state setting means sets the predetermined state based on completion of the supply start processing.

According to the feature αf7, the predetermined state is set based on the end of the process at the start of supply. Having the configuration of the feature αf1, the predetermined effect is started when it is specified that a predetermined trigger has occurred in a predetermined state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being started in a situation where the supply start process is being executed. Further, after the processing at the start of supply is completed, the predetermined effect can be started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is specified. Therefore, even if the end timing of the process at the start of supply is different in a plurality of gaming machines, if the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is aligned in the plurality of gaming machines, after the process at the start of supply is completed It is possible to align the start timings of the predetermined effects in .

Feature αf8. Specific effect control means (function of executing the processing of steps SI603 to SI614 in the sound and light side CPU 353 for executing the specific effect (effect for the game round, effect for the opening and closing execution mode) that is executed with priority over the predetermined effect ),
The predetermined state setting means is
Predetermined release means (function for executing the process of step SI611 in the sound and light side CPU 353) for releasing the predetermined state when the trigger for starting the specific effect occurs in the predetermined state;
Predetermined setting means for setting the predetermined state based on the end of the specific effect (in the 77th, 79th to 81st embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SI705 in the sound and light side CPU 353, the 78th embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of step SI905 in the sound and light side CPU 353),
The gaming machine according to any one of features αf1 to αf7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αf8, the predetermined state is canceled based on the occurrence of the trigger for starting the specific effect, and the predetermined state is set based on the end of the specific effect. Having the configuration of the feature αf1, the predetermined effect is started when it is specified that a predetermined trigger has occurred in a predetermined state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being started in a situation where the specific effect is being executed. Further, after the specific effect is finished, the predetermined effect can be started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is specified. Therefore, even if the end timing of the specific effect is different in the plurality of gaming machines, if the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is aligned in the plurality of gaming machines, the start timing of the predetermined effect after the specific effect ends can be aligned.

Feature αf9. Variation means for varying at least the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs (in the 79th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ204 in the sound and light side CPU 353, in the 80th embodiment, the sound and light side CPU 353 Any one of the features αf1 to αf8 characterized by having a function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ304, and a function of executing the processing of step SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the eighty-eighth embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αf9, at least the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs can be varied. Further, having the configuration of the feature αf1, the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger in a predetermined state. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started simultaneously, the predetermined timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity differs among the plurality of gaming machines according to the variation of the timing at which the predetermined opportunity first occurs. The timing can be set, and the start timing of a predetermined effect in a predetermined state can be set to a different timing. By providing variation means and intentionally creating a situation in which the timing of occurrence of a predetermined opportunity is shifted in a plurality of gaming machines, specific processing such as a process of making settings advantageous to the player based on the start timing of a predetermined effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the gaming machine on which the process was executed from being easily identified.

Features αf10. The varying means varies the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs,
The gaming machine according to feature αf9, wherein the variation mode of the predetermined opportunity by the varying means does not affect the generation period of the predetermined opportunity after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity.

According to the feature αf10, the variation mode of the predetermined trigger by the varying means does not affect the generation cycle of the predetermined trigger after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined trigger. Further, having the configuration of the feature αf1, a predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in a predetermined state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variation mode of the predetermined opportunity from being specified based on the cycle in which the predetermined effect is started after the first generation timing of the predetermined opportunity.

Further, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started at the same time, some gaming machines among the plurality of gaming machines that have the same initial occurrence timing variation pattern of the predetermined trigger may subsequently It is possible to align the generation timings of the predetermined triggers. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility of occurrence of a situation in which the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the part of the gaming machines and the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the remaining gaming machines are deviated. Since the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that it is specified that the predetermined trigger has occurred in the predetermined state, when the situation occurs, the predetermined effect is started in some gaming machines. By aligning the timing, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the predetermined performance and increase the player's interest in the gaming machine. In addition, it is assumed that settings advantageous to the player have been made for the remaining gaming machines whose start timing of the predetermined effect is different from that of the part of the gaming machines, and the remaining gaming machines are made to It is possible to increase the player's interest.

Features αf11. main control means (MPU 62) supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) which has the variable means and is not supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
with
The main control means provides the effect control means with variation information (lottery random number information in the 79th and 80th embodiments) for varying the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs. The gaming machine according to feature αf9 or αf10.

According to the feature αf11, it is possible to configure the main control means to store and hold the variation information when the supply of operating power is stopped. As a result, while the configuration for supplying the backup power to the performance control means is incomplete, the predetermined trigger is first generated using the variation information stored in the main control means when the supply of the operating power was stopped last time. It is possible to change the timing.

Feature αf12. The main control means is
a predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) in which the variation information is stored;
Predetermined initialization means (main side CPU 63 in step SB117 of step SB117 in main CPU 63) for executing a predetermined initialization process (first RAM clear process) for initializing a storage area to be initialized in the predetermined storage means when supply of operating power is started function to perform processing) and
Predetermined non-target storage means (transmission random number storage counter 556 in the seventy-ninth and eightieth embodiments) excluded from the target of the predetermined initialization process in the predetermined storage means;
with
When the supply of operating power is started, the variation information stored in the predetermined storage means is stored in the predetermined non-target storage means before the predetermined initialization processing is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αf11.

According to the feature αf12, by storing the variation information in the predetermined non-target storage unit before the predetermined initialization processing is executed, the predetermined storage unit can store and hold the information in a situation where the supply of the operating power is stopped. It is possible to avoid clearing the change information that has been stored, and to provide the change information to the effect control means.

Feature αf13. The variable lottery means executes a variable lottery process for determining the variation mode of the timing at which the predetermined trigger occurs (in the 79th embodiment, the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ203 in the sound and light side CPU 353 is executed. in the 80th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ303 in the sound and light side CPU 353, and in the 88th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353). The gaming machine according to any one of features αf9 to αf12 characterized by:

According to the feature αf13, the timing at which the predetermined opportunity occurs is varied based on the lottery result of the variable lottery process, so that each variation mode of the timing at which the predetermined opportunity occurs is generated with a probability set at the design stage. It is possible to

Note that for the configuration of features αf1 to αf13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αg group>
Features αg1. Predetermined effect (demonstration effect) based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger (in the 79th, 80th, and 88th embodiments, when the value of the timer counter 554a for demonstration start reaches the maximum value) after the start of supply of operating power. Predetermined effect control means (79th, 80th, function to execute the processing of step SI709 of sound and light side CPU353 in the 79th, 80th, 88th embodiment),
Varying means for varying the timing at which the predetermined trigger occurs after the supply of operating power is started (in the 79th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ204 in the sound and light side CPU 353; in the 80th embodiment, In the 88th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ304 in the sound and light side CPU 353, the function of executing the processing of step SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αg1, it is possible to vary the period required from the start of the supply of the operating power until the occurrence of the predetermined trigger according to the fluctuation mode of the generation timing of the predetermined trigger by the varying means. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started simultaneously, the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is shifted in the plurality of gaming machines according to the fluctuation mode of the generation timing of the predetermined trigger by the varying means. It is possible to create a situation where Since the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger, it is possible to cause a situation in which the start timing of the predetermined effect is different in a plurality of gaming machines to which the supply of operating power is started at the same time. becomes. As a result, when an operation for confirming or changing the degree of advantage for the player is performed on some of the plurality of gaming machines to which the supply of operating power is started at the same time, a predetermined presentation is performed. It is possible to reduce the possibility that some of the gaming machines on which the operation was performed will be easily identified based on the start timing.

Feature αg2. Start time processing executing means (function for executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main side CPU 63) for executing the processing at the time of supply start when the supply of operating power is started,
When the first process (set value update process, set value confirmation process) is executed in the process at the time of supply start and the second process (step SB113 process in main CPU 63, step SB118 process in main CPU 63) is executed, and the period required from the start of the process at the start of supply to the completion of the process varies,
The varying means varies the timing at which the predetermined trigger occurs after the supply of operating power is started, separately from the variation of the period required from the start to the completion of the process at the start of supply. The gaming machine according to feature αg1.

According to the feature αg2, the period required from the start to the completion of the supply start process varies depending on whether the first process or the second process is performed in the process at the start of supply. In this configuration, the change mode of the occurrence timing of the predetermined trigger by the change means is prevented from being affected by the period. Having the configuration of the feature αg1, a predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger after the supply of operating power is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine that has executed the first process and the gaming machine that has executed the second process from being easily discriminated in the supply start process based on the start timing of the predetermined effect. be able to.

Feature αg3. setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting a set value to be used from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
When the supply of operating power is started, a predetermined setting-related operation (an ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and an operation of pressing the reset button 68c for executing a setting value update process, or an operation for executing a setting confirmation process) is performed. setting-related execution means (main side CPU 63) for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value as the first process in the process at the time of supply start based on the ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a) being performed; a function of executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63, a function of executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63);
with
The gaming machine according to feature αg2, wherein the second process is executed based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation has not been performed when supply of operating power is started.

According to feature αg3, in the process at the start of supply, the predetermined setting-related process is executed based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, and the predetermined setting-related operation is performed. A second process is executed based on the fact that the was not performed. By having the configuration of the feature αg2, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed in the processing at the start of supply and when the second processing is executed, after the processing at the start of supply is started, In the configuration in which the period required for completion varies, the fluctuation mode of the occurrence timing of the predetermined trigger by the fluctuation means is prevented from being affected by the period. In addition, having the configuration of the feature αg1, a predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger after the supply of operating power is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine on which the predetermined setting-related processing has been executed in the supply start processing from being easily identified based on the start timing of the predetermined effect.

Feature αg4. The predetermined trigger occurs periodically,
It is characterized in that the period of occurrence of the predetermined trigger is not affected by either the first process or the second process being executed in the process at the start of supply. A gaming machine according to feature αg2 or αg3.

According to the feature αg4, the configuration of the feature αg1 is provided, and the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger after the supply of the operating power is started. Therefore, if a configuration is adopted in which the occurrence cycle of the predetermined trigger changes between when the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and when the second process is executed, the predetermined effect is started. Based on the period, there is a risk that it becomes easy to distinguish between the gaming machine that executed the first process and the gaming machine that executed the second process in the process at the start of supply. On the other hand, the configuration does not affect the period of occurrence of the predetermined trigger regardless of whether the first process or the second process is performed in the process at the start of supply. As a result, while the predetermined effect is started periodically, the game machine in which the first process is executed and the game in which the second process is executed in the processing at the start of supply based on the cycle in which the predetermined effect is started. It is possible to prevent the machine from becoming easily discriminated.

Feature αg5. The predetermined trigger occurs periodically,
The varying means varies the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs,
The game machine according to any one of the characteristics αg1 to αg4, wherein the occurrence period of the predetermined opportunity does not change after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity.

According to the feature αg5, in the configuration having the configuration of the feature αg1 and in which the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger after the supply of the operating power is started, the predetermined trigger is generated after the timing of the first generation of the predetermined trigger. The occurrence cycle of is not fluctuated, preventing the fluctuation mode of the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs from being specified based on the cycle at which the predetermined performance is started after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined trigger. can do.

Further, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started at the same time, some gaming machines among the plurality of gaming machines that have the same initial occurrence timing variation pattern of the predetermined trigger may subsequently It is possible to align the generation timings of the predetermined triggers. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility of occurrence of a situation in which the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the part of the gaming machines and the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the remaining gaming machines are deviated. Since the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger after the supply of the operating power is started, when the situation occurs, the start timing of the predetermined effect may be aligned in some game machines. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the predetermined performance and increase the player's interest in the gaming machine. In addition, it is assumed that settings advantageous to the player have been made for the remaining gaming machines whose start timing of the predetermined effect is different from that of the part of the gaming machines, and the remaining gaming machines are made to It is possible to increase the player's interest.

Feature αg6. The variable lottery means executes a variable lottery process for determining the variation mode of the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs (in the seventy-ninth embodiment, the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ203 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 80th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ303 in the sound and light side CPU 353, and the function of executing the processing of SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 88th embodiment. The gaming machine according to feature αg5, characterized in that

According to feature α6, the timing at which the predetermined opportunity first occurs is varied based on the lottery result of the variable lottery process, so that the timing at which the predetermined opportunity first occurs fluctuates with a probability set at the design stage. can be generated.

Feature αg7. Main control means (MPU 62) supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) which has the variable means and is not supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
with
The main control means provides the effect control means with variation information (lottery random number information in the 79th and 80th embodiments) for varying the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs. The gaming machine according to any one of features αg1 to αg6.

According to the feature αg7, it is possible to configure the main control means to store and hold the variation information even when the supply of operating power is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to change the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs by using the change information stored in the main control means when the supply of operating power was stopped last time.

Feature αg8. The main control means is
a predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) in which the variation information is stored;
Predetermined initialization means (main side CPU 63 in step SB117 of step SB117 in main CPU 63) for executing a predetermined initialization process (first RAM clear process) for initializing a storage area to be initialized in the predetermined storage means when supply of operating power is started function to perform processing) and
Predetermined non-target storage means (transmission random number storage counter 556 in the seventy-ninth and eightieth embodiments) excluded from the target of the predetermined initialization processing in the predetermined storage means;
with
When the supply of operating power is started, the variation information stored in the predetermined storage means is stored in the predetermined non-target storage means before the predetermined initialization processing is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αg7.

According to the feature αg8, by storing the variation information in the predetermined non-target storage unit before the predetermined initialization processing is executed, the predetermined storage unit can store and hold the change information in a situation where the supply of the operating power is stopped. It is possible to avoid clearing the change information that has been stored, and to provide the change information to the effect control means.

Note that for the configuration of features αg1 to αg8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αh group>
Features αh1. start-time processing execution means for executing processing at the time of supply start when supply of operating power is started (function for executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB122 in the main CPU 63);
A predetermined trigger that occurs periodically based on a specific trigger that occurs after the start of supply of operating power (the start of updating the demonstration start timer counter 554a after the sound and light side RAM clear processing in the 79th, 80th, and 88th embodiments) Predetermined trigger specifying means (79th, 80th and 80th A function of executing the processing of steps SI707 and SI712 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the embodiment of 88);
Predetermined effect control means (79th , the function of executing the processing of step SI709 of the sound and light side CPU 353 in the 80th and 88th embodiments);
with
When the first process (set value update process, set value confirmation process) is executed in the process at the time of supply start and the second process (step SB113 process in main CPU 63, step SB118 process in main CPU 63) is executed, and the period required from the start of the process at the start of supply to completion varies,
This game machine has at least a variable means for varying the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs (in the 79th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ204 in the sound and light side CPU 353, in the 80th embodiment A gaming machine characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ304 in the sound and light side CPU 353, and a function of executing the processing of step SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the eighty-eighth embodiment.

According to the feature αh1, at least the timing at which the predetermined opportunity first occurs can be varied, and the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity being specified. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started simultaneously, the predetermined timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity differs among the plurality of gaming machines according to the variation of the timing at which the predetermined opportunity first occurs. The timing can be set, and the start timing of the predetermined effect can be set to a different timing. In a configuration in which the period required from the start to the completion of the process at the start of supply varies depending on whether the first process is executed or the second process is executed in the process at the start of supply, a plurality of In the game machine, it is possible to intentionally create a situation in which the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is shifted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game machine executing the first process from being easily distinguished from the game machine executing the second process in the process at the start of supply based on the start timing of the predetermined performance. be able to. Further, since the predetermined performance is started based on the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity after the processing at the start of supply is completed, the predetermined performance is prevented from being started before the processing at the start of supply is completed. be able to.

Feature αh2. Regardless of whether the first process is executed in the process at the time of supply start or the second process is executed, after the supply of operating power is started and before the specific trigger occurs The gaming machine according to feature αh1, which is characterized by a configuration that does not affect the required period.

According to the feature αh2, in the case where the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the case where the second process is executed, after the supply of operating power is started and before the specific trigger occurs, This prevents a difference in the required period. Therefore, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of game machines is started simultaneously, the game machine on which the first process is executed and the game machine on which the second process is executed in the process at the time of supply start. It is possible to align the generation timing of the specific opportunity in. Having the configuration of the feature αh1, the predetermined trigger occurs periodically based on the specific trigger, and it is specified that the predetermined effect occurs after the processing at the start of supply is completed It is started on the basis of For this reason, by aligning the reference of the generation timing of the predetermined trigger in a plurality of gaming machines, the second processing is executed with the gaming machine where the first processing is executed in the processing at the start of supply based on the start timing of the predetermined effect. It is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being easily discriminated.

Feature αh3. A configuration that does not affect the cycle of occurrence of the predetermined trigger regardless of whether the first process is executed in the supply start process or the second process is executed. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αh2.

According to the feature αh3, in the gaming machine on which the first process is executed in the process at the start of supply and the gaming machine on which the second process is executed in the process at the start of supply, the predetermined opportunity is generated based on the specific opportunity. The generated cycles can be the same cycle. Further, having the configuration of the feature αh1, the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger after the completion of the supply start process. Therefore, based on the period at which the predetermined effect is started, it is easy to discriminate between the gaming machine that has executed the first process and the gaming machine that has executed the second process in the process at the start of supply. can be prevented.

Feature αh4. setting means (function for executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63) for setting the set value to be used from among the set values of multiple stages corresponding to the player's advantage;
When the supply of operating power is started, a predetermined setting-related operation (an ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and an operation of pressing the reset button 68c for executing a setting value update process, or an operation for executing a setting confirmation process) is performed. Setting-related execution means (main side CPU 63) for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value as the first process in the process at the time of supply start based on the ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a) being performed. a function of executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63, a function of executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63);
with
The gaming machine according to feature αh2 or αh3, wherein the second process is executed based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation has not been performed when supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature αh4, in the processing at the start of supply, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when the supply of operating power is started, and the predetermined setting-related operation is performed. A second process is executed based on the fact that the was not performed. By having the configuration of the feature αh2, there is a difference in the timing of occurrence of the specific trigger between when the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the process at the start of supply and when the second process is executed. It is prevented from happening. It has the configuration of the feature αh1, has a configuration in which a predetermined trigger occurs periodically based on a specific trigger, and has been specified that the predetermined trigger occurs after the processing at the start of supply is completed. Based on this, a predetermined effect is started. To prevent a difference in occurrence timing of a specific trigger between when a predetermined setting-related process is executed in a process at the start of supply and when a second process is executed in the configuration. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine on which the predetermined setting-related process has been executed from being easily identified based on the start timing of the predetermined effect.

Feature αh5. Main control means (MPU 62) having the start time process executing means;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) having the predetermined trigger specifying means and the predetermined effect control means,
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features αh1 to αh4, wherein the specific trigger occurs when supply of operating power to the effect control means is started.

According to the feature αh5, in the configuration in which a specific trigger occurs when the supply of operating power to the effect control means is started, a predetermined trigger that occurs periodically based on the specific trigger is specified to specify whether or not it has occurred The opportunity specifying means is provided in the effect control means. This facilitates grasping of the specific trigger by the predetermined trigger identifying means, and facilitates grasping of the predetermined trigger that occurs periodically based on the specific trigger.

Feature αh6. The main control means, when the process at the time of the supply start is completed or when the process at the time of completion is completed, for the production control means predetermined start corresponding information (normal return command, return command at clear, return command at confirmation, or (return command at the time of update) is transmitted (the function of executing the processing of steps SB113 and SB118 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB207 in the main CPU 63, and the processing of step SB314 in the main CPU 63). function to execute),
The effect control means is information corresponding means for executing information corresponding processing corresponding to the predetermined start corresponding information when receiving the information (79th, 80th embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SJ104 to step SJ119, In the eighty-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SI504 to SI517 in the sound and light side CPU 353) is provided,
Characteristic αh5, characterized in that the period required from the start of supply of operating power until the predetermined start correspondence information is received by the effect control means does not affect the period of occurrence of the predetermined trigger. game machine.

According to the feature αh6, the cycle in which the predetermined trigger occurs is not affected by the period required from the start of the supply of operating power until the effect control means receives the predetermined start corresponding information. Further, with the configuration of the feature αh1, the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger after the completion of the supply start process. Therefore, based on the cycle in which the predetermined effect is started, it is easy to identify the details of the processing performed by the main control means from when the supply of operating power is started until when the main control means transmits the predetermined start correspondence information. You can prevent it from happening.

Feature αh7. Specific effect control means (function of executing the processing of steps SI603 to SI614 in the sound and light side CPU 353 for executing the specific effect (effect for the game round, effect for the opening and closing execution mode) that is executed with priority over the predetermined effect ),
The predetermined effect control means is characterized in that after the specific effect ends, the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined event specified by the predetermined event specifying means. The gaming machine according to any one of αh1 to αh6.

According to the feature αh7, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being started in a situation where the specific effect is being executed. Further, after the specific effect is finished, the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is specified. Therefore, even if the end timing of the specific effect is different in the plurality of gaming machines, if the generation timing of the predetermined trigger is aligned in the plurality of gaming machines, the start timing of the predetermined effect after the specific effect ends can be aligned.

Feature αh8. The varying means varies the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs,
The game according to any one of features αh1 to α7, wherein the variation mode of the predetermined opportunity by the varying means does not affect the generation cycle of the predetermined opportunity after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined opportunity. machine.

According to the feature αh8, the variation mode of the predetermined trigger by the varying means does not affect the generation period of the predetermined trigger after the first occurrence timing of the predetermined trigger. Further, having the configuration of the feature αh1, the predetermined effect is started based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger after the completion of the supply start process. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation mode of the predetermined opportunity from being specified based on the cycle in which the predetermined effect is started after the first generation timing of the predetermined opportunity.

Further, when the supply of operating power to a plurality of gaming machines is started at the same time, some gaming machines among the plurality of gaming machines that have the same initial occurrence timing variation pattern of the predetermined trigger may subsequently It is possible to align the generation timings of the predetermined triggers. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility of occurrence of a situation in which the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the part of the gaming machines and the timing of occurrence of the predetermined opportunity in the remaining gaming machines are deviated. After the processing at the time of supply start is completed, the predetermined effect is started based on the fact that the predetermined trigger has occurred. By aligning the start timings of the predetermined performances in the machine, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the predetermined performances and increase the interest of the players in the gaming machine. In addition, it is assumed that settings advantageous to the player have been made for the remaining gaming machines whose start timing of the predetermined effect is different from that of the part of the gaming machines, and the remaining gaming machines are made to It is possible to increase the player's interest.

Feature αh9. Main control means (MPU 62) supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
Effect control means (sound and light side MPU 352) which has the variable means and is not supplied with backup power for storing and holding information in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped;
with
The main control means provides the effect control means with variation information (lottery random number information in the 79th and 80th embodiments) for varying the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs. The gaming machine according to any one of features αh1 to αh8.

According to the feature αh9, it is possible to configure the main control means to store and hold the variation information even when the supply of operating power is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to change the timing at which the predetermined trigger first occurs by using the change information stored in the main control means when the supply of operating power was stopped last time.

Feature αh10. The main control means is
a predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) in which the variation information is stored;
Predetermined initialization means (main side CPU 63 in step SB117 of step SB117 in main CPU 63) for executing a predetermined initialization process (first RAM clear process) for initializing a storage area to be initialized in the predetermined storage means when supply of operating power is started function to perform processing) and
Predetermined non-target storage means (transmission random number storage counter 556 in the seventy-ninth and eightieth embodiments) excluded from the target of the predetermined initialization processing in the predetermined storage means;
with
When the supply of operating power is started, the variation information stored in the predetermined storage means is stored in the predetermined non-target storage means before the predetermined initialization processing is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αh9.

According to the feature αh10, by storing the variation information in the predetermined non-target storage unit before the predetermined initialization processing is executed, the predetermined storage unit can store and hold the information in a situation where the supply of the operating power is stopped. It is possible to avoid clearing the change information that has been stored, and to provide the change information to the effect control means.

Feature αh11. The variable lottery means executes a variable lottery process for determining the variation mode of the timing at which the predetermined trigger occurs (in the 79th embodiment, the processing of steps SJ201 to SJ203 in the sound and light side CPU 353 is executed. in the 80th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SJ301 to SJ303 in the sound and light side CPU 353, and in the 88th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of SK716 in the sound and light side CPU 353). The gaming machine according to any one of features αh1 to αh10 characterized by:

According to the feature αh11, the timing at which the predetermined opportunity occurs is varied based on the lottery result of the variable lottery process, so that each variation mode of the timing at which the predetermined opportunity occurs is generated with a probability set at the design stage. It is possible to

Note that for the configuration of features αg1 to αh11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature αe group, the feature αf group, the feature αg group, and the feature αh group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to appropriately control the execution of effects, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αi group>
Feature αi1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S8601 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Mode related information (representative value data in the 82nd embodiment, processed representative value data in the 83rd embodiment, and mode-related information (representative value data in the 82nd embodiment, processed representative value data in the 83rd embodiment, In the eighty-fourth embodiment, the base value abnormal signal, in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the upper base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal, in the eighty-sixth embodiment, the upper base value abnormal signal, the lower first base value abnormal signal and Predetermined information output means (82nd In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SJ405 in the main CPU 63, in the eighty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SJ507 in the main CPU 63, and in the eighty-fourth embodiment, the processing of step SJ611 in the main CPU 63 is performed. Function to be executed, function of executing the processing of step SJ810 in the main CPU 63, function of executing the processing of steps SK202 and SK205 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-fifth embodiment, steps in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-sixth embodiment SK502, a function of executing the processes of steps SK505 and SK508, a function of executing the processes of steps SK602, SK604 and SK607 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αi1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the derived mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to

In addition, mode information or mode-related information is externally output from the gaming machine to an external device such as a hall computer. For this reason, it is possible to grasp at least the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information in the external device. As a result, it is possible to omit the work of the manager of the game hall who goes to the place where the game machine is installed to confirm the mode information. Further, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed in the gaming hall, the external device can collectively comprehend the mode information or mode-related information of the plurality of gaming machines. As a result, it is possible to collectively grasp at least whether or not there is an abnormality in the mode information of the plurality of gaming machines. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall while enabling the management of the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event to be performed appropriately.

Feature αi2. The mode information derived by the information derivation means is numerical information of two or more digits,
The predetermined information output means is configured to externally output the aspect-related information,
The gaming machine according to feature αi1, wherein the aspect-related information is information corresponding to a numerical value that is part of the aspect information and includes predetermined digits (first decimal place digits).

According to the feature αi2, the data amount of the mode-related information to be output to the outside of the gaming machine can be reduced compared to a configuration in which information that allows the entirety of the mode information to be grasped is output to the outside of the gaming machine. . As a result, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of the storage area for storing the mode-related information in order to output the mode-related information to the outside of the gaming machine. In addition, mode-related information can be externally output to an external device such as a hall computer that has a small storage capacity for storing information that enables the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information to be stored. Further, in a configuration in which mode-related information is output to the outside by parallel communication, the number of signal lines for performing the external output can be reduced.

Feature αi3. The aspect-related information is the numerical value itself of the predetermined digit in the aspect information (processed representative value data in units of 2 bits in the eighty-third embodiment) or information corresponding to the numerical value of the predetermined digit (eighty-third embodiment The gaming machine according to feature αi2, characterized in that it is processed representative value data in 2-bit units in .

According to the feature αi3, when the numeric value of the predetermined digits in the mode information is output to the external device, the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information and the degree of abnormality can be grasped by the external device. When the information corresponding to the numerical value of the digit is output to the outside, the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information can be grasped by the external device.

Feature αi4. The predetermined information output means outputs information corresponding to the mode information as the mode related information when the mode information is included in a predetermined numerical range (base abnormal range (0 to 0.29) in the eighty-third embodiment) (processed representative value data of "0" to "2" in the eighty-third embodiment) is externally output, and when the mode information is not included in the predetermined numerical range, the mode information is used as the mode related information. The gaming machine according to feature αi2 or αi3, wherein information (processed representative value data of "3" in the 83rd embodiment) corresponding to not being included in the predetermined numerical range is output to the outside.

According to the feature αi4, when the mode information is included in the predetermined numerical range, the information corresponding to the mode information is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer. Therefore, when the mode information is included in the predetermined numerical range, the details of the mode information can be grasped. This makes it possible to grasp not only the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information but also the degree of abnormality. On the other hand, when the mode information is not included in the predetermined numerical range, information corresponding to the fact that the mode information is not included in the predetermined numerical range is output to the external device. If the information corresponding to the mode information is externally output even when the mode information is not included in the predetermined numerical range, the amount of data of the mode-related information to be externally output from the gaming machine to the external device will increase. On the other hand, when the mode information is not included in the predetermined numerical range, information corresponding to the fact that the mode information is not included in the predetermined numerical range is output to the outside. While reducing the amount of data of the aspect-related information to be output to the outside, it is possible to make it possible for the external device to grasp that the aspect information is not included in the predetermined numerical range.

Feature αi5. Abnormality determination means for determining whether or not the mode information is abnormal (a function of executing the processing of steps SJ605 and SJ606 in the main CPU 63 in the 84th embodiment, the main side in the 85th and 87th embodiments A function of executing the processes of steps SK102 and SK105 in the CPU 63, a function of executing the processes of steps SK402, SK405 and SK408 in the eighty-sixth embodiment),
The predetermined information output means outputs information corresponding to the determination result by the abnormality determination means (the base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fourth embodiment, the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the In the eighty-sixth embodiment, the upper base value anomaly signal, the lower first base value anomaly signal, and the lower second base value anomaly signal, and in the eighty-seventh embodiment, the common base value anomaly signal, the upper base value anomaly signal, and the lower base The gaming machine according to any one of features αi1 to αi4, wherein a value abnormal signal) is output as the aspect-related information.

According to feature αi5, it is not necessary to set information that enables an external device such as a hall computer that receives mode-related information from a gaming machine to grasp the normal range of mode information. It is possible to grasp the presence or absence of abnormality.

Feature αi6. Reference value information (threshold table 566 in the 84th to 85th and 87th embodiments, threshold table 573 in the 86th embodiment) that enables grasping of the predetermined reference range (base normal range) of the mode information is stored in advance. provided with predetermined information storage means (main side ROM 64),
The abnormality determination means uses the reference value information to determine whether or not the mode information falls within the predetermined reference range, and if the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range, the mode information The gaming machine according to feature αi5, characterized in that it is determined to be abnormal.

According to the feature αi6, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the mode information based on the reference value information pre-stored in the predetermined information storage means. With the configuration of the feature αi5, information corresponding to the determination result by the abnormality determination means is output from the gaming machine to an external device such as a hall computer. Therefore, it is possible to make it unnecessary to set a predetermined reference range of the mode information in the external device that receives the information, and to enable the external device to grasp the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information.

Feature αi7. A predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the 84th to 87th embodiments) is set in the reference value information,
The gaming machine according to feature αi6, wherein the abnormality determining means determines that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold value.

According to the feature αi7, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an abnormal state in which the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold based on the reference value information stored in advance. With the configuration of the feature αi5, information corresponding to the determination result by the abnormality determination means is output from the gaming machine to an external device such as a hall computer. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether or not the external device is in an abnormal state in which the mode information exceeds a predetermined threshold value, while eliminating the need to set the predetermined reference range of the mode information in the external device that receives the information. can do.

Feature αi8. In the reference value information, a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower threshold in the 84th to 85th and 87th embodiments, lower first threshold in the 86th embodiment) is set. ,
The gaming machine according to characteristic αi6 or αi7, wherein the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information is below the specific threshold value.

According to the feature αi8, it is possible to determine whether or not the mode information is in an abnormal state below the specific threshold based on the reference value information stored in advance. With the configuration of the feature αi5, information corresponding to the determination result by the abnormality determination means is output from the gaming machine to an external device such as a hall computer. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether or not the external device is in an abnormal state in which the mode information is below the specific threshold, while eliminating the need to set the predetermined reference range of the mode information in the external device that receives the information. can do.

Feature αi9. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (the upper threshold in the 85th to 87th embodiments) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (the 85th and 87th embodiments). In the form, the lower threshold is set, and the lower first threshold is set in the 86th embodiment,
The predetermined information output means is
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold, first predetermined abnormality information (upper base base) indicating that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold as the mode related information Abnormal value signal) to the outside (the function of executing the processing of step SK202 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-fifth embodiment, and executing the processing of step S502 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-sixth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step SK604 in the main side CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment);
Second predetermined abnormality information (85th , the lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-seventh embodiment, and the lower first base value abnormality signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment) in a manner distinguishable from the first predetermined abnormality information. Output means (a function of executing the processing of step SK205 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-fifth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SK505 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-sixth embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SK505 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment function to execute the processing of step SK607 in);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αi6 to αi8, characterized by comprising:

According to feature αi9, in an external device such as a hall computer that receives mode-related information from a gaming machine, an abnormal state in which mode information exceeds a predetermined threshold and an abnormal state in which mode information is below a specific threshold can be grasped in an identifiable manner. As a result, the state of the mode information with respect to the predetermined reference range can be grasped in detail by the external device. In addition, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to take action according to the state of the mode information.

Feature αi10. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower first threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment). threshold) and a special threshold smaller than the specific threshold (lower second threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment) are set,
The predetermined information output means, when the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is below the special threshold, outputs the mode information as the mode-related information indicating that the mode information is below the special threshold. 3 Third abnormality information output means for outputting predetermined abnormality information (lower second base value abnormality signal in the 86th embodiment) (function for executing the process of step SK508 of the main side CPU 63 in the 86th embodiment) The gaming machine according to any one of features αi6 to αi9, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αi10, an external device such as a hall computer that receives mode-related information from a gaming machine can recognize that the mode information is in an abnormal state below the special threshold. This enables the external device to recognize that the state information is significantly below the lower limit of the predetermined reference range, and prompts the manager of the gaming hall to take prompt action.

Feature αi11. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the eighty-seventh embodiment) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower threshold in the eighty-seventh embodiment). and are set,
The predetermined information output means is
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold, first predetermined abnormality information (upper base base) indicating that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold as the mode related information a first abnormality information output means (a function of executing the processing of step SK604 of the main side CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment) for externally outputting an abnormal value signal);
When the abnormality determination means determines that the aspect information is below the specific threshold, second predetermined abnormality information (lower side a second abnormality information output means (a function of executing the processing of step SK607 of the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment) for externally outputting the base value abnormality signal) in a manner identifiable from the first predetermined abnormality information;
Common to both the case where the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold and the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is less than the specific threshold common abnormality information output means (common base value abnormality signal) for externally outputting common predetermined abnormality information (common base value abnormality signal) indicating that the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range as the mode related information. a function of executing the processing of step SK602 of the main side CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αi6 to αi10, characterized by comprising:

According to the characteristic αi11, as the connection mode between the gaming machine and the external device such as the hall computer, the connection mode is such that the external device receives only the common predetermined abnormality information, and the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information are received. It is possible to make it possible to select the connection mode to be made. When a connection mode is selected in which only the common predetermined abnormality information is received by the external device, it is possible to grasp that the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range. Further, when a connection mode is selected in which the external device receives the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information, the state in which the state information exceeds the predetermined threshold and the state in which the state information falls below the specific threshold are determined. can be grasped in an identifiable manner.

Feature αi12. a recent storage area (current state area 311) for storing the most recent mode information derived by the information deriving means;
past storage areas (first to third history areas 312 to 314) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means before the mode information stored in the latest storage area;
with
The abnormality determination means is a past abnormality determination means (main in the eighty-fourth embodiment) that determines whether or not the mode information stored in the past storage area is abnormal based on the occurrence of a predetermined determination trigger. A function of executing the processing of steps SJ801 to SJ809 in the side CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SK301 to SK307 in the main side CPU 63 in the 85th to 87th embodiments),
The predetermined information output means outputs information corresponding to the determination result by the past abnormality determination means (the base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fourth embodiment, the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fifth embodiment, The upper base value abnormality signal, the lower first base value abnormality signal and the lower second base value abnormality signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment, the common base value abnormality signal, the upper base value abnormality signal and the lower side in the eighty-seventh embodiment past abnormality information output means (in the 84th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SJ810 in the main side CPU 63, the 85th to 87th implementations). The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αi5 to αi11, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a function of executing the processing of step SK308 in the main side CPU 63 in the form.

According to the feature αi12, since both the most recent mode information and the past mode information derived before it are stored, not only the most recent occurrence frequency of the predetermined event but also the past one can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the information corresponding to the determination result as to whether or not the mode information stored in the past storage area is abnormal is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality in the mode information in the past. It is possible to grasp that. This can reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the mode information will be overlooked.

Feature αi13. The gaming machine according to feature αi12, wherein the predetermined determination trigger is start of supply of operating power.

According to the feature αi13, whether or not an abnormality of the mode information has occurred in the past is grasped by confirming whether or not the predetermined abnormality information is output to the outside of the gaming machine when the supply of operating power is started. can be done. This can reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the mode information will be overlooked.

Feature αi14. The predetermined information output means outputs the mode information or the The gaming machine according to any one of features αi1 to αi13, wherein the mode-related information is output to the outside of the gaming machine.

According to feature αi14, it is possible to periodically check whether or not there is an abnormality in the mode information in the external device while suppressing the frequency of outputting the mode information or mode-related information from the gaming machine to an external device such as a hall computer. can be Further, when an abnormality in the mode information occurs, it is possible to prevent the external output that makes it possible to grasp the abnormality in the mode information from being continuously performed in a short period of time.

Feature αi15. The predetermined information output means determines at least one condition that the number of occurrences of the predetermined event ascertained based on the game history information stored in the history storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number of times (initial reference number). The gaming machine according to any one of features αi1 to αi14, wherein the aspect-related information is output to the outside of the gaming machine as a condition.

According to the feature αi15, the mode-related information based on the unstable mode information derived when the number of occurrences of the predetermined event used for deriving the mode information is less than the predetermined reference number is output to the outside of the gaming machine. You can prevent it from slipping. This prevents the manager of the game hall from taking unnecessary actions based on the reception of the mode-related information generated based on the unstable mode information by an external device such as a hall computer. can do.

Note that for the configuration of features αi1 to αi15, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αj group>
Feature αj1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S8601 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Abnormality determination means for determining whether or not the mode information is abnormal (a function of executing the processing of steps SJ605 and SJ606 in the main CPU 63 in the 84th embodiment, the main side in the 85th and 87th embodiments A function of executing the processes of steps SK102 and SK105 in the CPU 63, a function of executing the processes of steps SK402, SK405 and SK408 in the eighty-sixth embodiment);
Special processing execution means (in the eighty-fourth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SJ611 in the main CPU 63; In the eighty-fifth embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs steps SK202 and SK205. A function of executing the processing of step SK508, a function of executing the processing of steps SK602, SK604 and SK607 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αj1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the derived mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, when it is determined that the mode information is abnormal, special processing is executed. Therefore, by confirming whether or not special processing has been executed, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information.

Feature αj2. The special processing execution means provides, as the special processing, determination result corresponding information (a base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fourth embodiment, an upper base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fifth embodiment, and an upper base value abnormality signal and lower base value abnormality signal, upper base value abnormality signal, lower first base value abnormality signal and lower second base value abnormality signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment, common base value abnormality signal in the eighty-seventh embodiment, upper The gaming machine according to feature αj1, which executes a process for outputting the base value abnormal signal and the lower base value abnormal signal) to the outside of the gaming machine.

According to the feature αj2, the determination result corresponding information corresponding to the determination result as to whether or not the mode information is abnormal is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer. Therefore, the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information can be grasped by the external device. As a result, it is possible to omit the work of the manager of the game hall who goes to the place where the game machine is installed to confirm the mode information. Further, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed in the gaming hall, it is possible to collectively grasp the presence or absence of abnormalities in the mode information of the plurality of gaming machines in the external device. As a result, it is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall while enabling the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event to be appropriately managed.

Feature αj3. Reference value information (threshold table 566 in the 84th to 85th and 87th embodiments, threshold table 573 in the 86th embodiment) that enables grasping of the predetermined reference range (base normal range) of the mode information is stored in advance. provided with predetermined information storage means (main side ROM 64),
The abnormality determination means uses the reference value information to determine whether or not the mode information falls within the predetermined reference range, and if the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range, the mode information The gaming machine according to feature αj1 or αj2, characterized in that it is determined to be abnormal.

According to the feature αj3, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the mode information based on the reference value information pre-stored in the predetermined information storage means. Since the configuration of the characteristic αj1 is provided and the special processing is executed when the mode information is determined to be abnormal, it is possible to grasp the abnormality of the mode information based on the execution of the special processing. be able to.

Feature αj4. A predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the 84th to 87th embodiments) is set in the reference value information,
The gaming machine according to feature αj3, wherein the abnormality determining means determines that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold value.

According to the feature αj4, it is possible to determine whether or not the state information is in an abnormal state exceeding a predetermined threshold based on the reference value information stored in advance. Since the configuration of the feature αj1 is provided and the special processing is executed when it is determined that the mode information is abnormal, in the abnormal state where the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold based on the execution of the special processing, It is possible to grasp something.

Feature αj5. In the reference value information, a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower threshold in the 84th to 85th and 87th embodiments, lower first threshold in the 86th embodiment) is set. ,
The gaming machine according to characteristic αj3 or αj4, wherein the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information is below the specific threshold value.

According to the feature αj5, it is possible to determine whether or not the state information is in an abnormal state below the specific threshold based on the reference value information stored in advance. With the configuration of the feature αj1, the special processing is executed when it is determined that the mode information is abnormal. It is possible to grasp something.

Feature αj6. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (the upper threshold in the 85th to 87th embodiments) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (the 85th and 87th embodiments). In the form, the lower threshold is set, and the lower first threshold is set in the 86th embodiment,
The special processing execution means is
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold, first predetermined abnormality information (upper base value) indicating that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold as the special processing Abnormal signal) to the outside of the gaming machine (the function of executing the processing of step SK202 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-fifth embodiment, the main unit in the eighty-sixth embodiment). the function of executing the processing of step S502 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SK604 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment);
Second predetermined abnormality information (85th, 85th, In order to output the lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-seventh embodiment and the lower first base value abnormality signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment to the outside of the game machine in a manner distinguishable from the first predetermined abnormality information. Second abnormality information output means for executing the process of (the function of executing the process of step SK205 in the main side CPU 63 in the 85th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SK505 in the main side CPU 63 in the 86th embodiment, In the eighty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SK607 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αj3 to αj5, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αj6, when an external device such as a hall computer receives the first predetermined abnormality information from the gaming machine, it is possible to grasp that the state information is in an abnormal state exceeding a predetermined threshold, When the external device receives the second predetermined abnormality information from the gaming machine, it is possible to grasp that the state information is in an abnormal state below the specific threshold. Since the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information are output to the outside in an identifiable manner, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to take measures according to the state of the state information with respect to the predetermined reference range in the external device.

Feature αj7. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower first threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment). threshold) and a special threshold smaller than the specific threshold (lower second threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment) are set,
The special process execution means, when the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is below the special threshold, performs a third process indicating that the mode information is below the special threshold as the special process. Third abnormality information output means (main side CPU 63 in A gaming machine according to any one of features αj3 to αj6, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step SK508.

According to the feature αj7, when an external device such as a hall computer receives the third predetermined abnormality information from the game machine, it can be grasped that the state information is greatly below the lower limit of the predetermined reference range. managers can be urged to take prompt action.

Feature αj8. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the eighty-seventh embodiment) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower threshold in the eighty-seventh embodiment). and are set,
The special processing execution means is
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold, first predetermined abnormality information (upper base value) indicating that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold as the special processing a first abnormality information output means (a function of executing the processing of step SK604 of the main side CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment) for executing processing for outputting an abnormal signal) to the outside of the gaming machine;
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is below the specific threshold, second predetermined abnormality information (87 second abnormality information output means (lower base value abnormality signal in the embodiment) for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine in a manner identifiable from the first predetermined abnormality information ( a function of executing the processing of step SK607 of the main side CPU 63);
Common to both the case where the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold and the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is less than the specific threshold Then, as the special processing, common abnormality information (common base value abnormality signal) indicating that the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range is output to the outside of the gaming machine. output means (function for executing the process of step SK602 of the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αj3 to αj7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αj8, as the connection mode between the gaming machine and the external device such as a hall computer, the connection mode is such that the external device receives only the common predetermined abnormality information, and the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information are received. It is possible to make it possible to select the connection mode to be made. When a connection mode is selected in which only the common predetermined abnormality information is received by the external device, it is possible to grasp that the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range. Further, when a connection mode is selected in which the external device receives the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information, the state in which the state information exceeds the predetermined threshold and the state in which the state information falls below the specific threshold are determined. can be grasped in an identifiable manner.

Feature αj9. a recent storage area (current state area 311) for storing the most recent mode information derived by the information deriving means;
past storage areas (first to third history areas 312 to 314) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means before the mode information stored in the latest storage area;
with
The abnormality determination means is a past abnormality determination means (main in the eighty-fourth embodiment) that determines whether or not the mode information stored in the past storage area is abnormal based on the occurrence of a predetermined determination trigger. A function of executing the processing of steps SJ801 to SJ809 in the side CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SK301 to SK307 in the main side CPU 63 in the 85th to 87th embodiments),
The special processing execution means uses, as the special processing, information corresponding to the judgment result by the past anomaly judgment means (base value anomaly signal in the eighty-fourth embodiment, upper base value anomaly signal and lower base value in the eighty-fifth embodiment). An upper base value anomaly signal, a lower first base value anomaly signal and a lower second base value anomaly signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment, a common base value anomaly signal and an upper base value anomaly in the eighty-seventh embodiment past abnormality information output means (in the eighty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SJ810 in the main CPU 63; the eighty-fifth ∼ in the eighty-seventh embodiment, the gaming machine according to any one of the features αj1 to αj8, characterized by having a function of executing the processing of step SK308 in the main side CPU 63 .

According to the feature αj9, since both the most recent mode information and the past mode information derived before it are stored, not only the most recent occurrence frequency of the predetermined event but also the past one can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the information corresponding to the determination result as to whether or not the mode information stored in the past storage area is abnormal is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality in the mode information in the past. It is possible to grasp that. This can reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the mode information will be overlooked.

Feature αj10. The gaming machine according to feature αj9, wherein the predetermined determination trigger is start of supply of operating power.

According to the characteristic αj10, whether or not an abnormality of the mode information has occurred in the past is grasped by confirming whether or not the predetermined abnormality information is output to the outside of the gaming machine when the supply of operating power is started. can be done. This can reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the mode information will be overlooked.

Feature αj11. The special processing execution means executes the special processing based on the occurrence of a periodically generated output trigger (the value of the base value timer counter in the specific control work area 221 becoming "0"). The gaming machine according to any one of features αj1 to αj10, characterized in that

According to the characteristic αj11, it is possible to periodically execute special processing when the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal while suppressing the frequency of execution of the special processing. Therefore, by confirming that the special process has been executed, it is possible to periodically grasp that the mode information is determined to be abnormal by the abnormality determining means. Further, when the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal, it is possible to prevent the special processing from being continuously performed in a short period of time.

Feature αj12. The special processing execution means is configured to perform at least one condition that the number of occurrences of the predetermined event grasped based on the game history information stored in the history storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number of times (initial reference number). The gaming machine according to any one of features αj1 to αj11, wherein the special process is executed as a condition.

According to the feature αj12, the abnormality determination means makes a determination based on the unstable mode information derived when the number of occurrences of the predetermined event used for deriving the mode information is less than the predetermined reference number of times. It is possible to prevent the special processing from being executed when it is determined that the mode information is abnormal. As a result, it is possible to prevent the manager of the game hall from performing an unnecessary response due to special processing being performed based on the unstable mode information.

Note that for the configuration of features αj1 to αj12, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αk group>
Features αk1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S8601 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Reference value information (threshold table 566 in the 84th to 85th and 87th embodiments, threshold table 573 in the 86th embodiment) that enables grasping of the predetermined reference range (base normal range) of the mode information is stored in advance. a predetermined information storage means (main-side ROM 64),
Determining whether the mode information falls within the predetermined reference range using the reference value information, and determining that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range Abnormality determination means (a function of executing the processing of steps SJ605 and SJ606 in the main CPU 63 in the 84th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps SK102 and SK105 in the main CPU 63 in the 85th and 87th embodiments , the function of executing the processes of steps SK402, SK405 and SK408 in the eighty-sixth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αk1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the derived mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Also, the reference value information is stored in advance in the predetermined information storage means. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the mode information is abnormal based on the reference value information in the gaming machine.

Feature αk2. A predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the 84th to 87th embodiments) is set in the reference value information,
The gaming machine according to feature αk1, wherein the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold value.

According to the feature αk2, it is possible to determine whether or not the state information is in an abnormal state exceeding a predetermined threshold based on the reference value information stored in advance.

Feature αk3. In the reference value information, a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower threshold in the 84th to 85th and 87th embodiments, lower first threshold in the 86th embodiment) is set. ,
The gaming machine according to characteristic αk1 or αk2, wherein the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal when the mode information is below the specific threshold value.

According to the feature αk3, it is possible to determine whether or not the mode information is in an abnormal state below the specific threshold based on the reference value information stored in advance.

Feature αk4. Judgment result corresponding information corresponding to the judgment result by the abnormality judgment means (base value abnormality signal in the 84th embodiment, upper base value abnormality signal and lower base value abnormality signal in the 85th embodiment, In the form, the upper base value abnormal signal, the lower first base value abnormal signal, and the lower second base value abnormal signal, and in the eighty-seventh embodiment, the common base value abnormal signal, the upper base value abnormal signal, and the lower base value abnormal signal ) to the outside of the gaming machine. In the eighty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing steps SK502, SK505 and SK508 in the main CPU 63. In the eighty-seventh embodiment, the main A gaming machine according to any one of features αk1 to αk3, further comprising a function of executing the processing of steps SK602, SK604 and SK607 in the side CPU 63.

According to the feature αk4, the determination result correspondence information corresponding to the determination result as to whether or not the mode information is abnormal is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer. Therefore, the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information can be grasped by the external device. As a result, it is possible to omit the work of the manager of the game hall who goes to the place where the game machine is installed to confirm the mode information. It is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the mode information in the game machine having the configuration of the feature αk1, based on the reference value information pre-stored in the predetermined information storage means. This makes it unnecessary to set the predetermined reference information of the mode information in the external device, while allowing the external device to grasp the presence or absence of abnormality in the mode information. Further, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed in the gaming hall, it is possible to collectively grasp the presence or absence of abnormalities in the mode information of the plurality of gaming machines in the external device. As a result, it is possible to reduce the monitoring burden on the manager of the game hall while enabling the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event to be appropriately managed. In addition, compared to the configuration in which the mode information itself is output to the outside, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the information to be externally output in order to make it possible to grasp the presence or absence of an abnormality in the mode information.

Feature αk5. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (the upper threshold in the 85th to 87th embodiments) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (the 85th and 87th embodiments). In the form, the lower threshold is set, and the lower first threshold is set in the 86th embodiment,
The predetermined information output means is
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold, first predetermined abnormality information (upper side) indicating that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold as the determination result correspondence information base value abnormal signal) to the outside of the gaming machine (the function of executing the processing of step SK202 in the main CPU 63 in the 85th embodiment; the step in the main CPU 63 in the 86th embodiment; the function of executing the processing of S502, the function of executing the processing of step SK604 in the main CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment);
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is below the specific threshold, second predetermined abnormality information (second 85, 87th embodiment, lower base value abnormality signal, 86th embodiment, lower first base value abnormality signal) is output to the outside of the game machine in a manner distinguishable from the first predetermined abnormality information. second abnormality information output means (a function of executing the processing of step SK205 in the main CPU 63 in the 85th embodiment; a function of executing the processing of step SK505 in the main CPU 63 in the 86th embodiment; In the form, the function of executing the processing of step SK607 in the main side CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to feature αk4, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αk5, when an external device such as a hall computer receives the first predetermined abnormality information from the gaming machine, it is possible to grasp that the state information is in an abnormal state exceeding a predetermined threshold, When the external device receives the second predetermined abnormality information from the gaming machine, it is possible to grasp that the state information is in an abnormal state below the specific threshold. Since the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information are output to the outside in an identifiable manner, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to take measures according to the state of the state information with respect to the predetermined reference range in the external device.

Feature αk6. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower first threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment). threshold) and a special threshold smaller than the specific threshold (lower second threshold in the eighty-sixth embodiment) are set,
The predetermined information output means indicates that the mode information is below the special threshold as the determination result correspondence information when the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is below the special threshold. Third abnormality information output means for outputting the third predetermined abnormality information (lower second base value abnormality signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment) to the outside of the game machine (processing of step SK508 of the main side CPU 63 in the eighty-sixth embodiment) function to execute).

According to the feature αk6, when an external device such as a hall computer receives the third predetermined abnormality information from the game machine, it can be grasped that the state information is greatly below the lower limit of the predetermined reference range. managers can be urged to take prompt action.

Feature αk7. The reference value information includes a predetermined threshold indicating the upper limit of the predetermined reference range (upper threshold in the eighty-seventh embodiment) and a specific threshold indicating the lower limit of the predetermined reference range (lower threshold in the eighty-seventh embodiment). and are set,
The predetermined information output means is
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold, first predetermined abnormality information (upper side) indicating that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold as the determination result correspondence information a first abnormality information output means (a function of executing the processing of step SK604 of the main side CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment) for outputting a base value abnormality signal) to the outside of the gaming machine;
When the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is below the specific threshold, second predetermined abnormality information (second Second abnormality information output means (main side CPU 63 in the eighty-seventh embodiment) for outputting the lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-seventh embodiment) to the outside of the game machine in a manner distinguishable from the first predetermined abnormality information. a function to execute the processing of step SK607);
Common to both the case where the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information exceeds the predetermined threshold and the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is less than the specific threshold Then, common abnormality information output means (second A function of executing the processing of step SK602 of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment of 87);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αk4 to αk6, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αk7, as the connection mode between the gaming machine and the external device such as the hall computer, the connection mode is such that the external device receives only the common predetermined abnormality information, and the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information are received. It is possible to make it possible to select the connection mode to be made. When a connection mode is selected in which only the common predetermined abnormality information is received by the external device, it is possible to grasp that the mode information does not fall within the predetermined reference range. Further, when a connection mode is selected in which the external device receives the first predetermined abnormality information and the second predetermined abnormality information, the state in which the state information exceeds the predetermined threshold and the state in which the state information falls below the specific threshold are determined. can be grasped in an identifiable manner.

Feature αk8. a recent storage area (current state area 311) for storing the most recent mode information derived by the information deriving means;
past storage areas (first to third history areas 312 to 314) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means before the mode information stored in the latest storage area;
with
The abnormality determination means is a past abnormality determination means (main in the eighty-fourth embodiment) that determines whether or not the mode information stored in the past storage area is abnormal based on the occurrence of a predetermined determination trigger. A function of executing the processing of steps SJ801 to SJ809 in the side CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SK301 to SK307 in the main side CPU 63 in the 85th to 87th embodiments),
The predetermined information output means outputs information corresponding to the determination result by the past abnormality determination means as the determination result correspondence information (base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fourth embodiment, upper base value abnormality signal and lower base value abnormality signal in the eighty-fifth embodiment). side base value abnormality signal, upper base value abnormality signal, lower first base value abnormality signal and lower second base value abnormality signal in the eighty-sixth embodiment, common base value abnormality signal in the eighty-seventh embodiment, upper base value abnormal signal and lower base value abnormal signal) to the outside of the game machine (in the 84th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SJ810 in the main side CPU 63, the 85th to 87th The gaming machine according to any one of features αk4 to αk7, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of step SK308 in the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment.

According to the feature αk8, since both the most recent mode information and the past mode information derived before that are stored, not only the most recent occurrence frequency of the predetermined event but also the past one can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the information corresponding to the determination result as to whether or not the mode information stored in the past storage area is abnormal is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality in the mode information in the past. It is possible to grasp that. This can reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the mode information will be overlooked.

Feature αk9. The gaming machine according to feature αk8, wherein the predetermined determination trigger is start of supply of operating power.

According to the feature αk9, whether or not an abnormality of the mode information has occurred in the past is grasped by confirming whether or not the predetermined abnormality information is output to the outside of the gaming machine when the supply of operating power is started. can be done. This can reduce the possibility that an abnormality in the mode information will be overlooked.

Feature αk10. The predetermined information output means outputs the determination result corresponding information based on the occurrence of a periodically generated output opportunity (the value of the base value timer counter in the work area 221 for specific control becomes "0"). is output to the outside of the gaming machine.

According to the feature αk10, while suppressing the frequency of outputting the determination result correspondence information to the outside of the gaming machine, the determination result correspondence information is periodically sent to the gaming machine when the abnormality determination means determines that the mode information is abnormal. can be output to the outside of Therefore, an external device such as a hall computer that receives determination result correspondence information from the gaming machine can periodically grasp whether or not there is an abnormality in the mode information. In addition, it is possible to prevent the determination result correspondence information from being continuously output to the outside in a short period of time.

Feature αk11. The predetermined information output means determines at least one condition that the number of occurrences of the predetermined event ascertained based on the game history information stored in the history storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number of times (initial reference number). The gaming machine according to any one of features αk4 to αk10, wherein the determination result correspondence information is output to the outside of the gaming machine as a condition.

According to the feature αk11, the determination result correspondence information based on the unstable mode information derived when the number of occurrences of the predetermined event used for deriving the mode information is less than the predetermined reference number is output to the outside of the gaming machine. You can prevent it from being lost. As a result, when an external device such as a hall computer receives the determination result correspondence information generated based on the unstable mode information, the administrator of the gaming hall does not take any unnecessary action. can be prevented.

Note that for the configuration of features αk1 to αk11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the features αi group, the features αj group, and the features αk group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αl group>
Features αl1. In gaming machines in which games are played using gaming media (game balls),
A profit is given based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into a general prize winning port 31, a special electric prize winning device 32, a first operating port 33, and a second operating port 34) by playing a game. profit granting means (function for executing the processes of steps S316 and S317 in the main CPU 63);
The total amount of the profit given in the predetermined period (total number of game balls paid out) with respect to the total number of game media used in the predetermined period (total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10) ) corresponding to the ratio of ) (in the eighty-ninth and ninety-second embodiments, the function of executing step SL103 in the main CPU 63, step SL208 in the main CPU 63 and The function of executing the processing of step SL220, the function of executing the processing of steps SL510 and SL518 in the main CPU 63 in the 90th embodiment, and the processing of steps SL708 and SL716 in the main CPU 63 in the 91st embodiment. function) and
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αl1, it is possible to grasp the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period based on the predetermined ratio information. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period relative to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period is unnaturally high. It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the total amount of profits given in the predetermined period with respect to the total number of game media obtained is unnaturally low.

Note that the predetermined period may be a period until a predetermined period of time elapses, or a period until a predetermined reference trigger occurs. If the predetermined period is the period until the predetermined reference opportunity occurs, the predetermined reference trigger may be the total number of used game media reaching the reference number.

Feature αl2. Usage measurement means for measuring the total number of game media used (function for executing the processing of steps SL102 and SL103 in the main CPU 63);
grant measurement means for measuring the total amount of the profit granted (function for executing the processing of step SL103 in the main side CPU 63);
with
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information using information (total number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the total amount of profit measured by the grant measurement means,
As game states, a first game state (a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode) and a second game state (a game that is the opening/closing execution mode) in which the expected value of the profit to be granted is different state, a game state that is a high-frequency support mode) exists,
The usage measurement means measures the total number of the game media used without distinguishing between the first game state and the second game state;
The gaming machine according to feature α11, wherein the awarded measurement means measures the total amount of the profits awarded without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

According to the feature αl2, the predetermined percentage information is calculated using information corresponding to the total amount of awarded profits that are measured without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. Therefore, based on the predetermined ratio information, there is an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of awarded profits to the total number of game media used in the first game state, and the total number of game media used in the second game state. It is possible to grasp an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of profit granted to A configuration in which a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the first game state and a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the second game state are provided separately. In comparison, the configuration for measuring the total number of used game media can be simplified. In addition, compared to the configuration in which the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the first gaming state and the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the second gaming state are provided separately, The configuration for measuring the total amount can be simplified.

Feature αl3. A game area (game area PA) in which game balls flow down as the game medium;
Predetermined ball entry means (general prize winning port 31, special electric prize winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
Predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, third winning opening detection sensor 44a, special electric detection sensor 45a, first operation mouth detection sensor 46a, second working mouth detection sensor 47a);
Specific memory execution means (step SL102 in the main CPU 63) for storing information corresponding to the game ball detected by the predetermined detection means in the specific storage means (entered ball number counter area 596) function) and
with
The profit imparting means, based on the fact that information corresponding to the detection of game balls by the predetermined detecting means is stored in the specific storage means, provides the profit by providing a predetermined number of game balls. Execute the processing (processing of step S316 and step S317 in the main CPU 63) to be given to the person,
The gaming machine includes a plurality of ball entering means including the predetermined ball entering means as a ball entering means for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area to enter and ejecting the entering game ball from the game area. (Out port 24a, general winning port 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34),
The game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means,
As detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered one of the plurality of ball entry means, a plurality of detection means including the predetermined detection means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, A third winning opening detection sensor 44a, a special electric detection sensor 45a, a first operation opening detection sensor 46a, a second operation opening detection sensor 47a, and an out opening detection sensor 48a),
A game ball entered into one of the plurality of ball entry means is detected by one of the plurality of detection means,
The predetermined calculation means provides information corresponding to the ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the predetermined period (ball output rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, Characteristic feature αl1 or αl2, characterized in that the ball payout rate in the first calculation period, the ball payout rate for the entire unit calculation period for the last 10 times, and the ball payout rate in the second calculation period) are calculated as the predetermined ratio information. game machine.

According to the feature α13, the game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means, and is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means. The game ball is detected by any one of a plurality of detection means. Therefore, all game balls discharged from the game area can be counted. Further, the predetermined ratio information is information corresponding to the ratio of the total number of given game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in a predetermined period. For this reason, by making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the abnormally high ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the predetermined period is unnaturally high, and the game in the predetermined period It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the ratio of the total given number of game balls to the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the area is unnaturally low.

Feature αl4. Predetermined ratio storage means for sequentially storing the predetermined ratio information (first calculation period latest area 606b, first calculation period first history area 606c, first calculation period second history area 606d, second calculation period latest 607b, a first history area 607c for the second calculation period, and a second history area 607d for the second calculation period.

According to feature α14, it is possible to individually grasp a plurality of pieces of predetermined ratio information.

Feature αl5. The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (4 times or 10 times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The gaming machine according to any one of features α11 to α14, wherein the predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information each time the unit period is completed.

According to feature α15, the predetermined ratio information can be updated at intervals shorter than the predetermined period. Assuming that the predetermined ratio information is updated each time the predetermined period ends, it is used in the period from the latter half of the front (first) predetermined period to the first half of the rear (second) predetermined period. Even if an abnormality occurs in which the ratio of the total amount of profit given in the relevant period to the total number of game media played during the relevant period is unnaturally high or unnaturally low, the predetermined ratio information in the predetermined period on the front side and the information on the rear side It is conceivable that the abnormality cannot be found based on the predetermined ratio information for the predetermined period of time. On the other hand, since the predetermined ratio information is updated at intervals shorter than the predetermined period, the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period is inappropriate. It is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking the occurrence of an abnormality that naturally increases or an abnormality that decreases unnaturally.

Feature αl6. a first predetermined ratio storage means (first unit update area 606a, second unit update area 607a) for storing the predetermined ratio information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the unit period is completed;
a second predetermined ratio storage means (first calculation period immediate area 606b, second calculation period immediate area 607b) for storing the predetermined ratio information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the predetermined period is completed;
Means (main side) for executing notification to enable recognition of the predetermined ratio information stored in the first predetermined ratio storage means and the predetermined ratio information stored in the second predetermined ratio storage means. A function of executing the processing of step SL312 in the CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature α15, characterized by comprising:

According to the characteristic α16, by storing the predetermined ratio information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the unit period is completed, the predetermined ratio information can be grasped. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the unit period is completed, it is possible to quickly grasp the abnormality when an abnormality occurs in the predetermined ratio information. As a result, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to take prompt action against the abnormality. Further, by storing the predetermined ratio information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the predetermined period is completed, the ratio information can be grasped. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the predetermined period is completed, it is possible to monitor the predetermined ratio information for each predetermined period.

Feature αl7. Means (first history area 606c of first calculation period, second history area 606d of first calculation period, second calculation a period first history area 607c, a second calculation period second history area 607d);
Means (immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, first history area 606c, second calculation period latest area 607b, second calculation period first history area 607c),
The gaming machine according to feature α15 or α16, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature α17, it is possible to store and grasp the history of the predetermined ratio information at predetermined time intervals. By making it possible to grasp the past predetermined ratio information, the frequency of confirmation of the predetermined ratio information by the manager of the game hall can be reduced, and the burden of monitoring the predetermined ratio information by the manager of the game hall can be reduced. Further, when an abnormality in the predetermined ratio information is detected, it is possible to retroactively grasp when the abnormality occurred.

In the configuration having the configuration of feature α15 and calculating the predetermined ratio information each time the unit period ends, the interval at which the history of the predetermined ratio information is stored is a predetermined period interval longer than the unit period. It is possible to grasp predetermined ratio information in a wide range while suppressing an increase in the number of ratio information.

Feature αl8. Specific ratio information (unit for the last 10 times) corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits given in the specific period to the total number of game media used in the specific period (the entire period of the unit calculation period for 10 times) Specific calculation means for calculating the ball payout rate in the calculation period, the ball payout rate in the second calculation period (in the 89th and 92nd embodiments, the function of executing the processing of step SL220 in the main side CPU 63, the 90th embodiment) any one of the features α11 to α17 characterized by having a function of executing the processing of step SL518 in the main CPU 63 in the 91st embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SL716 in the main CPU 63 in the 91st embodiment. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature α18, the specific ratio information is calculated in addition to the predetermined ratio information, so that detailed information about the ratio of the total amount of profit given to the total number of game media used can be grasped. can be made possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of awarded profits to the total number of used game media from being overlooked.

Feature αl9. The gaming machine according to feature α18, wherein part of the specific period overlaps at least part of the predetermined period.

According to feature α19, the details of the period in which the predetermined period and the specific period overlap, and the ratio of the total amount of profit given in the period to the total number of game media used in the period before and after the period information can be grasped. As a result, it is possible to prevent an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of awarded profits to the total number of used game media from being overlooked.

Features α110. The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (four times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The specific period corresponds to a specific number of the unit periods (10 times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information each time the unit period is completed,
The gaming machine according to feature α18 or α19, wherein the specific calculation means calculates the specific ratio information each time the unit period is completed.

According to the feature α110, each time a unit period is completed, predetermined ratio information in a predetermined period corresponding to a predetermined number of unit periods and specific ratio information in a specific period corresponding to a specific number of unit periods are calculated. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the abnormality of the predetermined ratio information in the predetermined period will be overlooked, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the abnormality of the specific ratio information in the specific period will be overlooked. Further, since the timing for calculating the predetermined ratio information and the timing for calculating the specific ratio information are common, it is possible to simplify the configuration for grasping the timing for calculating the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information. .

Feature αl11. The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (four times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The gaming machine is provided with unit ratio information (ball payout rate in a unit calculation period) corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits given in the unit period to the total number of game media used in the unit period, and A unit storage area for storing unit target information (each storage of the first management buffer 601 Areas 601a to 601d, storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602, storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616, ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621) Equipped with unit period corresponding storage means (first management buffer 601, second management buffer 602, common management buffer 616, common management counter area 621) having the above,
The gaming machine according to any one of features α11 to α110, wherein the predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information using information stored in a plurality of unit storage areas.

According to the feature αl11, a predetermined number or more of unit target information are stored, and the predetermined ratio information is calculated using the plurality of stored unit target information. The information used for calculating the predetermined ratio information can be finely updated as compared with the configuration in which the predetermined ratio information is calculated using one piece of information. In addition, it is possible to reduce the amount of data for each piece of information stored for calculating the predetermined ratio information.

Feature α112. The gaming machine according to feature α111, wherein the unit target information is the unit ratio information.

According to the feature α112, a predetermined number or more of unit ratio information are stored, and the predetermined ratio information is calculated using the plurality of stored unit ratio information. For this reason, compared to a configuration in which a plurality of pieces of information necessary for calculating unit ratio information are stored and the predetermined ratio information is calculated using the plurality of pieces of information, storage for calculating the predetermined ratio information is performed. The data amount of information can be reduced.

Feature α113. The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information by using the information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas based on the new storage of the unit target information in the unit period correspondence storage means. The gaming machine according to feature α111 or α112, characterized by calculating.

According to feature α113, every time unit target information is newly stored in the unit period corresponding storage means and the information stored in the unit calculation period corresponding storage means is updated, the unit target information is stored in the unit calculation period corresponding storage means. By calculating the predetermined ratio information based on the information that is present, the predetermined ratio information can be updated with high frequency.

Feature α114. The predetermined number is a number smaller than the number of unit storage areas,
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined number of continuous unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information, including the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored. The gaming machine according to any one of features α111 to α113, wherein the predetermined ratio information is calculated using the unit target information stored in the .

According to the feature α114, the unit objects stored in a predetermined number of continuous unit storage areas, including the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored, are based on the unit period corresponding to the latest unit target information. By calculating the predetermined ratio information using the information, it is possible to calculate the predetermined ratio information for the entire unit period for the latest predetermined number.

Feature α115. The unit storage areas in which the unit target information is stored in the plurality of unit storage areas are sequentially changed in a predetermined order,
This gaming machine includes storage target storage means (first write pointer 603 , second write pointer 604, common write pointer 617),
The gaming machine according to feature α114, wherein the predetermined calculation means specifies the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored based on the information stored in the storage target storage means.

According to the feature α115, the most recent unit object is stored by using the storage object storage means provided for specifying the type of the unit storage area to store the next unit object information among the plurality of unit storage areas. Identify the unit storage area in which the information is stored. Therefore, it is possible to specify the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored while eliminating the need for a dedicated configuration for specifying the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored.

Feature α116. Specific ratio information (most recent Specific calculation means for calculating the ball payout rate for the entire ten unit calculation periods, the ball payout rate for the second calculation period (in the eighty-ninth and ninety-second embodiments, a function of executing the process of step SL220 in the main CPU 63, In the 90th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SL518 in the main CPU 63, and in the 91st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SL716 in the main CPU 63),
The specific period corresponds to a specific number (10 times) of the unit period,
The gaming machine according to any one of features α111 to α115, wherein the specific calculation means calculates the specific ratio information using information stored in a plurality of unit storage areas.

According to the feature α116, the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information are derived using the information stored in the common unit period corresponding storage means. For this reason, compared to a configuration in which a configuration for storing information used for deriving the predetermined ratio information and a configuration for storing information used for deriving the specific ratio information are provided separately. As a result, the storage capacity for storing information used to derive the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information can be reduced.

Feature α117. The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information by using the information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas based on the new storage of the unit target information in the unit period correspondence storage means. calculate,
The specific calculation means uses the information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas to calculate the specific ratio information based on the new storage of the unit target information in the unit period correspondence storage means. The gaming machine according to feature α116, characterized by calculating.

According to the feature α117, the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information can be updated at the timing when the unit target information is newly stored in the unit period corresponding storage means. Since the prescribed ratio information and the specific ratio information have the same update timing, the configuration for grasping the update timing of the prescribed ratio information and the specific ratio information is simplified.

Feature α118. The specific number is a number greater than the predetermined number,
The gaming machine according to feature α116 or α117, wherein the unit period corresponding storage means includes the specific number of the unit storage areas.

According to the feature α118, the specific ratio information is calculated by using the specific number of unit target information stored in the specific number of unit storage areas provided in the unit period corresponding storage means. It is possible to simplify the configuration for grasping the unit storage area in which the information used for calculating the specific ratio information is stored in the correspondence storage means. In addition, it is possible to comprehend predetermined ratio information in a predetermined period and specific ratio information in a specific period that is longer than the predetermined period. As a result, when there is an abnormality in the predetermined ratio information and no abnormality in the specific ratio information, and when there is no abnormality in the predetermined ratio information and there is an abnormality in the specific ratio information Also, it is possible to prevent these abnormalities from being overlooked.

For the configuration of features α11 to α118, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αm group>
Feature αm1. When a predetermined event (the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in all game states reaches the unit reference number) occurs as a result of the game, a predetermined storage means (first management unit) stores information corresponding to the event. Buffer 601, second management buffer 602, common management buffer 616, common management counter area 621), so that predetermined information (ball payout rate in unit calculation period) is stored in the predetermined storage means. a predetermined memory execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps SL203 and SL215 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SL503 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SL703 in the main CPU 63); ,
Using the predetermined information, predetermined mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period (the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the first calculation period) (ball output rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the (a function of executing the processing of step SL208 and step SL220 in the main CPU 63 in the 89th and 92nd embodiments; in the 90th embodiment, the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processes of steps SL510 and SL518, a function of executing the processes of steps SL708 and SL716 in the main CPU 63 in the 91st embodiment);
Using the predetermined information, specific mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the specific period (entire last ten unit calculation periods, second calculation period) (ball output rate in last ten unit calculation periods, second Specific calculation means for calculating the ball payout rate in the calculation period (the function of executing the processing of step SL220 in the main side CPU 63 in the 89th and 92nd embodiments, and the processing of step SL518 in the main side CPU 63 in the 90th embodiment in the 91st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SL716 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αm1, it is possible to grasp both the predetermined mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period and the specific mode information corresponding to the game result in the specific period. This makes it possible to grasp the abnormality of the specific mode information when the abnormality of the specific mode information occurs in a state where the abnormality of the predetermined mode information has not occurred. In addition, it is possible to grasp the abnormality of the predetermined mode information when the abnormality of the predetermined mode information occurs in a state where the abnormality of the specific mode information does not occur.

Note that the predetermined period may be a period until a predetermined period of time elapses, or a period until a predetermined reference trigger occurs. If the predetermined period is the period until the predetermined reference opportunity occurs, the predetermined reference trigger may be the total number of used game media reaching the reference number. In this case, one type of reference number may be used, or a plurality of types may be used. Also, the specific period may be a period until a specific time elapses or a period until a specific reference trigger occurs. If the specific period is a period until a specific reference trigger occurs, the specific reference trigger may be when the total number of used game media reaches the reference number.

Feature αm2. The gaming machine according to feature αm1, wherein part of the specific period overlaps at least part of the predetermined period.

According to the feature αm2, it is possible to grasp detailed information about the results of the game during the period in which the predetermined period and the specific period overlap, and the period before and after the period, and the abnormality and identification of the predetermined mode information in these periods. It is possible to prevent an abnormality in the mode information from being overlooked.

Feature αm3. The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (four times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The specific period corresponds to a specific number of the unit periods (10 times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined mode information each time the unit period is completed,
The gaming machine according to characteristic αm1 or αm2, wherein the specific calculation means calculates the specific mode information each time the unit period is completed.

According to feature αm3, each time a unit period is completed, predetermined mode information for a predetermined period corresponding to a predetermined number of unit periods and specific mode information for a specific period corresponding to a specific number of unit periods are calculated. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the abnormality of the predetermined mode information in the predetermined period will be overlooked, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the abnormality of the specific mode information in the specific period will be overlooked. Further, since the timing for calculating the predetermined mode information and the timing for calculating the specific mode information are common, it is possible to simplify the configuration for grasping the timing for calculating the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information. .

Feature αm4. The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (four times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The specific period corresponds to a specific number of the unit periods (10 times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The specific number is a number greater than the predetermined number,
The predetermined storage means is a unit storage area (storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601) for storing unit target information (ball payout rate in a unit calculation period), which is the predetermined information corresponding to the unit period. , storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602, storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616, and ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621) are equal to or greater than the specific number. ,
The predetermined calculation means uses information stored in a plurality of the unit storage areas to calculate the predetermined mode information,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αm1 to αm3, wherein the specific calculation means calculates the specific mode information using information stored in a plurality of unit storage areas.

According to the feature αm4, since the predetermined storage means has a specific number of unit storage areas that is larger than the predetermined number, based on the information stored in the unit storage areas of the predetermined storage means, the predetermined mode Information and specific aspect information can be calculated. Moreover, the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information are derived using the information stored in the common predetermined storage means. For this reason, compared to a configuration in which a configuration for storing information used for deriving predetermined mode information and a configuration for storing information used for deriving specific mode information are provided separately. As a result, the storage capacity for storing information used for deriving the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information can be reduced.

Feature αm5. The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined mode information using information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas based on the fact that the unit target information is newly stored in the predetermined storage means. ,
The specific calculation means calculates the specific mode information using the information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas based on the new storage of the unit target information in the predetermined storage means. The gaming machine according to feature αm4, characterized by:

According to the feature αm5, the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information are updated at the timing when the unit target information is newly stored in the predetermined storage means. Since the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information have the same update timing, it is possible to simplify the configuration for grasping the update timing of the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information. Further, by updating the predetermined mode information and the specific mode information in a period shorter than the predetermined period and the specific period, it is possible to prevent an abnormality in the predetermined mode information and an abnormality in the specific mode information from being overlooked.

Feature αm6. The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined number of continuous unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information, including the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored. The gaming machine according to feature αm4 or αm5, wherein the predetermined mode information is calculated using the unit target information stored in the .

According to the feature αm6, the unit target information stored in a predetermined number of consecutive unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information is used from among the unit storage areas of a number greater than the predetermined number. Then, the predetermined mode information can be calculated. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the unit target information as compared with a configuration in which another storage means having a predetermined number of unit storage areas is provided to calculate the predetermined mode information.

Feature αm7. The unit storage areas in which the unit target information is stored in the plurality of unit storage areas are sequentially changed in a predetermined order,
The game machine includes storage target storage means (first write pointer 603 , second write pointer 604, common write pointer 617),
The gaming machine according to feature αm6, wherein the predetermined calculation means specifies the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored based on the information stored in the storage target storage means.

According to the feature αm7, the most recent unit object is stored by using the storage object storage means provided for specifying the type of the unit storage area to store the next unit object information among the plurality of unit storage areas. Identify the unit storage area in which the information is stored. Therefore, it is possible to specify the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored while eliminating the need for a dedicated configuration for specifying the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored.

Feature αm8. The gaming machine according to any one of features αm4 to αm7, wherein the predetermined storage means includes the specific number of the unit storage areas.

According to feature αm8, since the predetermined storage means has a specific number of unit storage areas, predetermined mode information is calculated using unit target information stored in a predetermined number of unit storage areas that is smaller than the specific number. In addition, it is possible to calculate the specific mode information using the unit target information stored in the specific number of unit storage areas. Units used for calculating specific mode information by matching the number of unit target information used for calculating specific mode information with the number of unit storage areas provided in the predetermined storage means It is possible to simplify the processing for identifying the unit storage area in which the target information is stored.

Feature αm9. It is a configuration in which a game is played using a game medium,
This game machine is based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34) due to the game being played. profit giving means (function for executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main side CPU 63) for giving profit by
The predetermined storage execution means causes the predetermined storage means to store information corresponding to the provision of the benefit as the predetermined event,
The predetermined mode information is predetermined ratio information corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period ball payout rate, ball payout rate in the first calculation period),
The specific mode information is specific ratio information corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits given in the specific period to the total number of game media used in the specific period (in the entire last 10 unit calculation periods The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αm1 to αm8, wherein the payout rate is the payout rate, the payout rate in the second calculation period).

According to the feature αm9, it is possible to grasp the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period based on the predetermined ratio information, and the specific ratio information. based on, it is possible to grasp the ratio of the total amount of profit given in the specific period to the total number of game media used in the specific period. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the ratio of the total amount of profit given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period is abnormally and unnaturally high. It is possible to comprehend an abnormality that decreases. In addition, by making it possible to grasp the specific ratio information, abnormal and unnatural cases where the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the specific period to the total number of game media used during the specific period is unnaturally high It is possible to grasp anomalies that are reduced to a degree.

Feature αm10. Usage measurement means for measuring the total number of game media used (function for executing the processing of steps SL102 and SL103 in the main CPU 63);
grant measurement means for measuring the total amount of the profit granted (function for executing the processing of step SL103 in the main side CPU 63);
with
The predetermined information includes information corresponding to the total amount of the profit measured by the grant measurement means,
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information using information (total number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the total amount of profit measured by the grant measurement means,
The specific calculation means calculates the specific ratio information using information (total number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the total amount of profit measured by the grant measurement means,
As game states, a first game state (a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode) and a second game state (a game that is the opening/closing execution mode) in which the expected value of the profit to be granted is different state, a game state that is a high-frequency support mode) exists,
The usage measurement means measures the total number of the game media used without distinguishing between the first game state and the second game state;
The gaming machine according to feature αm9, wherein the grant measuring means measures the total amount of the profit granted without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

According to the feature αm10, the predetermined percentage information and the specific percentage information are calculated using information corresponding to the total amount of awarded profits measured without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. . For this reason, based on the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information, there is an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of profit given to the total number of game media used in the first game state, and the game used in the second game state Abnormalities in the ratio of the total amount of benefits given to the total number of media can be grasped. By making it possible to grasp both the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information, it is possible to prevent these abnormalities from being overlooked. In addition, a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the first game state and a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the second game state are separately provided. Compared to the configuration, the configuration for measuring the total number of used game media can be simplified. In addition, as compared with the configuration in which the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the first gaming state and the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the second gaming state are provided separately, The configuration for measuring the total amount can be simplified.

Feature αm11. A game area (game area PA) in which game balls flow down as the game medium;
Predetermined ball entry means (general prize winning port 31, special electric prize winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
Predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, third winning opening detection sensor 44a, special electric detection sensor 45a, first operation mouth detection sensor 46a, second working mouth detection sensor 47a);
a specific memory executing means (a function of executing the processing of step SL102 in the main side CPU 63) for storing the information corresponding to the detection of the game ball in the specific memory means based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detecting means; ,
with
The profit imparting means, based on the fact that information corresponding to the detection of game balls by the predetermined detecting means is stored in the specific storage means, provides the profit by providing a predetermined number of game balls. Execute the processing (processing of step S316 and step S317 in the main CPU 63) to be given to the person,
The gaming machine includes a plurality of ball entering means including the predetermined ball entering means as a ball entering means for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area to enter and ejecting the entering game ball from the game area. (Out port 24a, general winning port 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34),
The game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means,
As detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered one of the plurality of ball entry means, a plurality of detection means including the predetermined detection means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, A third winning opening detection sensor 44a, a special electric detection sensor 45a, a first operation opening detection sensor 46a, a second operation opening detection sensor 47a, and an out opening detection sensor 48a),
A game ball entered into any one of the plurality of ball entry means is detected by any one of the plurality of detection means,
The predetermined calculation means calculates, as the predetermined ratio information, information corresponding to a ratio of the total number of game balls to be provided to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area during the predetermined period,
The specific calculation means calculates information corresponding to a ratio of the total number of game balls to be given to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area during the specific period as the specific ratio information. The gaming machine according to αm9 or αm10.

According to the feature αm11, the game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means, and is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means. The game ball is detected by any one of a plurality of detection means. Therefore, all game balls discharged from the game area can be counted. The predetermined ratio information is information corresponding to the ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in a predetermined period. For this reason, by making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the abnormally high ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the predetermined period is unnaturally high, and the game in the predetermined period It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the ratio of the total given number of game balls to the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the area is unnaturally low. Further, the specific ratio information is information corresponding to the ratio of the total number of given game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the specific period. For this reason, by making it possible to grasp the specific ratio information, the abnormally high ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the specific period is unnaturally high, and the game in the specific period It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the ratio of the total given number of game balls to the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the area is unnaturally low. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information and the specific ratio information, it is possible to prevent overlooking an abnormality in the ratio of the total number of given game balls to the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the game area. .

Note that for the configuration of features αm1 to αm11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αn group>
Feature αn1. When a predetermined event (the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in all game states reaches the unit reference number) occurs as a result of the game, a predetermined storage means (first management unit) stores information corresponding to the event. Buffer 601, second management buffer 602, common management buffer 616, common management counter area 621), so that predetermined information (ball payout rate in unit calculation period) is stored in the predetermined storage means. a predetermined memory execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps SL203 and SL215 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SL503 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SL703 in the main CPU 63); ,
Using the predetermined information, predetermined mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period (the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the first calculation period) (ball output rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the (a function of executing the processing of step SL208 and step SL220 in the main CPU 63 in the 89th and 92nd embodiments; in the 90th embodiment, the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processes of steps SL510 and SL518, a function of executing the processes of steps SL708 and SL716 in the main CPU 63 in the 91st embodiment);
with
The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (four times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined mode information each time the unit period is completed.

According to the feature αn1, it is possible to grasp the information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period based on the predetermined mode information. Therefore, by making it possible to grasp the predetermined mode information, it is possible to grasp abnormality of the information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period. Further, the predetermined mode information can be updated at intervals shorter than the predetermined period. If the predetermined mode information is updated each time the predetermined period ends, the game performance during the period from the latter half of the front (first) predetermined period to the first half of the rear (second) predetermined period. Even if an abnormality occurs in the information corresponding to the result, the abnormality may not be found based on the predetermined mode information in the predetermined period on the front side and the predetermined mode information in the predetermined period on the rear side. On the other hand, by updating the predetermined mode information at intervals shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking an abnormality in the information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period.

Feature αn2. a first predetermined mode storage means (first unit update area 606a, second unit update area 607a) for storing the predetermined mode information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the unit period is completed;
a second predetermined mode storage means (first calculation period immediate area 606b, second calculation period immediate area 607b) for storing the predetermined mode information calculated by the predetermined calculation means when the predetermined period is completed;
Means (master side) for executing a notification that makes each of the predetermined mode information stored in the first predetermined mode storage means and the predetermined mode information stored in the second predetermined mode storage means recognizable A function of executing the processing of step SL312 in the CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature αn1, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αn2, when the predetermined mode information calculated by the predetermined calculation means can be grasped when the unit period is completed, when an abnormality occurs in the predetermined mode information, the abnormality can be grasped at an early stage. be able to. As a result, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to take prompt action against the abnormality. Further, by making it possible to grasp the predetermined mode information calculated by the predetermined calculating means when the predetermined period is completed, it is possible to monitor the predetermined mode information for each predetermined period.

Feature αn3. Means (first history area 606c of first calculation period, second history area 606d of first calculation period, second calculation a period first history area 607c, a second calculation period second history area 607d);
Means (immediate area 606b of the first calculation period, first history area 606c, second calculation period latest area 607b, second calculation period first history area 607c),
The gaming machine according to feature αn1 or αn2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αn3, it is possible to store and grasp the history of the predetermined mode information at predetermined time intervals. By making it possible to grasp the past predetermined mode information, the frequency of confirmation of the predetermined mode information by the manager of the game hall can be reduced, and the burden of monitoring the predetermined mode information by the manager of the game hall can be reduced. In addition, when an abnormality in the predetermined mode information is detected, it is possible to retroactively grasp when the abnormality occurred.

In the configuration having the configuration of characteristic αn1 and calculating the predetermined mode information each time the unit period ends, the interval at which the history of the predetermined mode information is stored is a predetermined period interval longer than the unit period. It is possible to grasp predetermined mode information in a wide range while suppressing an increase in the number of mode information.

Feature αn4. The predetermined storage means is a unit storage area (storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601) for storing unit target information (ball payout rate in a unit calculation period), which is the predetermined information corresponding to the unit period. , storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602, storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616, and ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621) are provided in a predetermined number or more. ,
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined mode information using the information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas based on the new storage of the unit target information in the predetermined storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αn1 to αn3 characterized by:

According to feature αn4, the predetermined mode information can be updated in a period shorter than the predetermined period. If the predetermined mode information is updated each time the predetermined period ends, the game performance during the period from the latter half of the front (first) predetermined period to the first half of the rear (second) predetermined period. Even if an abnormality occurs in the information corresponding to the result, the abnormality may not be found based on the predetermined mode information in the predetermined period on the front side and the predetermined mode information in the predetermined period on the rear side. On the other hand, by updating the predetermined mode information at intervals shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking an abnormality in the information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period.

Feature αn5. The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined number of continuous unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information, including the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored. The gaming machine according to characteristic αn4, wherein the predetermined mode information is calculated using the unit target information stored in the .

According to the feature αn5, the unit target information stored in a predetermined number of consecutive unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information is used from among the unit storage areas of a number greater than the predetermined number. Then, the predetermined mode information can be calculated. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the unit target information as compared with a configuration in which another storage means having a predetermined number of unit storage areas is provided to calculate the predetermined mode information.

Feature αn6. The unit storage areas in which the unit target information is stored in the plurality of unit storage areas are sequentially changed in a predetermined order,
The game machine includes storage target storage means (first write pointer 603 , second write pointer 604, common write pointer 617),
The gaming machine according to characteristic αn5, wherein the predetermined calculation means specifies the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored based on the information stored in the storage target storage means.

According to the characteristic αn6, the most recent unit object is stored by using the storage object storage means provided for specifying the type of the unit storage area to store the next unit object information among the plurality of unit storage areas. Identify the unit storage area in which the information is stored. Therefore, it is possible to specify the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored while eliminating the need for a dedicated configuration for specifying the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored.

Feature αn7. It is a configuration in which a game is played using a game medium (game ball),
This game machine is based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34) due to the game being played. profit giving means (function for executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main side CPU 63) for giving profit by
The predetermined storage execution means causes the predetermined storage means to store information corresponding to the provision of the benefit as the predetermined event,
The predetermined mode information is predetermined ratio information corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period The gaming machine according to any one of features αn1 to αn6, wherein the payout rate is the payout rate, the payout rate in the first calculation period).

According to the feature αn7, it is possible to grasp the ratio of the total amount of profit given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period based on the predetermined ratio information. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period relative to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period is unnaturally high. It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the total amount of profits given in the predetermined period with respect to the total number of game media obtained is unnaturally low.

Feature αn8. Usage measuring means for measuring the total number of game media used (function for executing the processing of steps SL102 and SL103 in the main CPU 63);
grant measurement means for measuring the total amount of the profit granted (function for executing the processing of step SL103 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined information includes information corresponding to the total amount of the profit measured by the grant measurement means,
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information using information (total number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the total amount of profit measured by the grant measurement means,
As the game state, a first game state (a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode) and a second game state (a game in the opening/closing execution mode) in which the expected value of the profit to be given is different state, a game state that is a high-frequency support mode) exists,
The usage measurement means measures the total number of the game media used without distinguishing between the first game state and the second game state;
The gaming machine according to characteristic αn7, wherein the award measurement means measures the total amount of the profit without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

According to the feature αn8, the predetermined percentage information is calculated using information corresponding to the total amount of profits measured without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. Therefore, based on the predetermined ratio information, there is an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of awarded profits to the total number of game media used in the first game state, and the total number of game media used in the second game state. It is possible to grasp an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of profit granted to A configuration in which a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the first game state and a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the second game state are provided separately. In comparison, the configuration for measuring the total number of used game media can be simplified. In addition, compared to the configuration in which the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the first gaming state and the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the second gaming state are provided separately, The configuration for measuring the total amount can be simplified.

Feature αn9. A game area (game area PA) in which game balls flow down as the game medium;
Predetermined ball entry means (general prize winning port 31, special electric prize winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
Predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, third winning opening detection sensor 44a, special electric detection sensor 45a, first operation mouth detection sensor 46a, second working mouth detection sensor 47a);
a specific memory executing means (a function of executing the processing of step SL102 in the main side CPU 63) for storing the information corresponding to the detection of the game ball in the specific memory means based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detecting means; ,
with
The profit imparting means, based on the fact that information corresponding to the detection of game balls by the predetermined detecting means is stored in the specific storage means, provides the profit by providing a predetermined number of game balls. Execute the processing (processing of step S316 and step S317 in the main CPU 63) to be given to the person,
The gaming machine includes a plurality of ball entering means including the predetermined ball entering means as a ball entering means for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area to enter and ejecting the entering game ball from the game area. (Out port 24a, general winning port 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34),
The game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means,
As detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered one of the plurality of ball entry means, a plurality of detection means including the predetermined detection means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, A third winning opening detection sensor 44a, a special electric detection sensor 45a, a first operation opening detection sensor 46a, a second operation opening detection sensor 47a, and an out opening detection sensor 48a),
A game ball entered into any one of the plurality of ball entry means is detected by any one of the plurality of detection means,
The predetermined calculation means is characterized in that it calculates, as the predetermined ratio information, information corresponding to a ratio of the total number of game balls to be provided to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area during the predetermined period. A gaming machine according to αn7 or αn8.

According to the feature αn9, the game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means, and is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means. The game ball is detected by any one of a plurality of detection means. Therefore, all game balls discharged from the game area can be counted. Further, the predetermined ratio information is information corresponding to the ratio of the total number of given game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in a predetermined period. For this reason, by making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the abnormally high ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the predetermined period is unnaturally high, and the game in the predetermined period It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the ratio of the total given number of game balls to the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the area is unnaturally low.

For the configuration of features αn1 to αn9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αo group>
Features αo1. When a predetermined event (the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in all game states reaches the unit reference number) occurs as a result of the game, a predetermined storage means (first management unit) stores information corresponding to the event. Buffer 601, common management buffer 616, common management counter area 621) to store predetermined information (ball payout rate in unit calculation period) in the predetermined storage means (The function of executing the processing of step SL203 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SL503 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SL703 in the main CPU 63);
Using the predetermined information, predetermined mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period (the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the first calculation period) (ball output rate for the entire unit calculation period for the latest four times, the (a function of executing the processing of step SL208 and step SL220 in the main CPU 63 in the 89th and 92nd embodiments; in the 90th embodiment, the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processes of steps SL510 and SL518, a function of executing the processes of steps SL708 and SL716 in the main CPU 63 in the 91st embodiment);
with
The predetermined period corresponds to a predetermined number of unit periods (unit calculation periods) (four times in the eighty-ninth to ninety-second embodiments),
The predetermined storage means is a unit storage area (storage areas 601a to 601d of the first management buffer 601) for storing unit target information (ball payout rate in a unit calculation period), which is the predetermined information corresponding to the unit period. , storage areas 602a to 602j of the second management buffer 602, storage areas 616a to 616j of the common management buffer 616, and ball payout rate counters 621a to 621j of the common management counter area 621) are provided in a predetermined number or more. ,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined mode information using the information stored in the predetermined number of unit storage areas.

According to the feature αo1, it is possible to grasp information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period based on the predetermined mode information. By making it possible to grasp the predetermined mode information, it is possible to grasp an abnormality in the information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period. Since the predetermined storage means has a specific number of unit storage areas that is larger than the predetermined number, the predetermined mode information can be calculated based on the information stored in the unit storage areas of the predetermined storage means. can. Further, the predetermined mode information is calculated using a plurality of unit target information stored in the predetermined storage means. Therefore, the information used for calculating the predetermined mode information can be finely updated compared to the configuration in which the predetermined mode information is calculated using one piece of information.

Feature αo2. The number of unit storage areas is configured to be greater than the predetermined number,
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined number of continuous unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information, including the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored. The gaming machine according to feature αo1, wherein the predetermined mode information is calculated using the unit target information stored in the .

According to the characteristic αo2, the unit target information stored in a predetermined number of consecutive unit storage areas based on the unit period corresponding to the most recent unit target information is used from among the unit storage areas of a number larger than the predetermined number. Then, the predetermined mode information can be calculated. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the unit target information as compared with a configuration in which another storage means having a predetermined number of unit storage areas is provided to calculate the predetermined mode information.

Feature αo3. The unit storage areas in which the unit target information is stored in the plurality of unit storage areas are sequentially changed in a predetermined order,
The game machine includes storage target storage means (first write pointer 603 , second write pointer 604, common write pointer 617),
The gaming machine according to feature αo2, wherein the predetermined calculation means specifies the unit storage area in which the most recent unit target information is stored based on the information stored in the storage target storage means.

According to the characteristic αo3, the most recent unit object is stored by using the storage object storage means provided for specifying the type of the unit storage area in which the next unit object information is to be stored among the plurality of unit storage areas. Identify the unit storage area in which the information is stored. Therefore, it is possible to specify the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored while eliminating the need to provide a dedicated configuration for specifying the unit storage area in which the latest unit target information is stored.

Feature αo4. A game is played using a game medium (game ball),
This game machine is based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34) due to the game being played. profit giving means (function for executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main side CPU 63) for giving profit by
The predetermined storage execution means causes the predetermined storage means to store information corresponding to the provision of the benefit as the predetermined event,
The predetermined mode information is predetermined ratio information corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits given in the predetermined period to the total number of game media used in the predetermined period (in the entire unit calculation period for the last four times The gaming machine according to any one of the features αo1 to αo3, wherein the payout rate is the payout rate, the payout rate in the first calculation period).

According to the feature αo4, it is possible to grasp the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period based on the predetermined ratio information. Abnormality in which the ratio of the total amount of profits granted in a predetermined period to the total number of game media used in a predetermined period becomes unnaturally high, and the degree of unnaturalness by making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information It is possible to grasp an abnormality that becomes low.

Feature αo5. Usage measuring means for measuring the total number of game media used (function for executing the processing of steps SL102 and SL103 in the main CPU 63);
grant measurement means for measuring the total amount of the profit granted (function for executing the processing of step SL103 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined information includes information corresponding to the total amount of the profit measured by the grant measurement means,
The predetermined calculation means calculates the predetermined ratio information using information (total number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the total amount of profit measured by the grant measurement means,
As the game state, a first game state (a game state that is neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode) and a second game state (a game in the opening/closing execution mode) in which the expected value of the profit to be given is different state, a game state that is a high-frequency support mode) exists,
The usage measurement means measures the total number of the game media used without distinguishing between the first game state and the second game state;
The gaming machine according to feature αo4, wherein the award measurement means measures the total amount of the profit without distinguishing between the first game state and the second game state.

According to the feature αo5, the predetermined percentage information is calculated using information corresponding to the total amount of profits measured without distinguishing between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. Therefore, based on the predetermined ratio information, there is an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of awarded profits to the total number of game media used in the first game state, and the total number of game media used in the second game state. It is possible to grasp an abnormality in the ratio of the total amount of profit granted to A configuration in which a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the first game state and a configuration for measuring the total number of game media used in the second game state are provided separately. In comparison, the configuration for measuring the total number of used game media can be simplified. In addition, compared to the configuration in which the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the first gaming state and the configuration for measuring the total amount of profit in the second gaming state are provided separately, The configuration for measuring the total amount can be simplified.

Feature αo6. A game area (game area PA) in which game balls flow down as the game medium;
Predetermined ball entry means (general prize winning port 31, special electric prize winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
Predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, third winning opening detection sensor 44a, special electric detection sensor 45a, first operation mouth detection sensor 46a, second working mouth detection sensor 47a);
a specific memory executing means (a function of executing the processing of step SL102 in the main side CPU 63) for storing the information corresponding to the detection of the game ball in the specific memory means based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detecting means; ,
with
The profit imparting means, based on the fact that information corresponding to the detection of game balls by the predetermined detecting means is stored in the specific storage means, provides the profit by providing a predetermined number of game balls. Execute the processing (processing of step S316 and step S317 in the main CPU 63) to be given to the person,
The gaming machine includes a plurality of ball entering means including the predetermined ball entering means as a ball entering means for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area to enter and ejecting the entering game ball from the game area. (Out port 24a, general winning port 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34),
The game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means,
As detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered one of the plurality of ball entry means, a plurality of detection means including the predetermined detection means (first winning opening detection sensor 42a, second winning opening detection sensor 43a, A third winning opening detection sensor 44a, a special electric detection sensor 45a, a first operation opening detection sensor 46a, a second operation opening detection sensor 47a, and an out opening detection sensor 48a),
A game ball entered into any one of the plurality of ball entry means is detected by any one of the plurality of detection means,
The predetermined calculation means is characterized in that it calculates, as the predetermined ratio information, information corresponding to a ratio of the total number of game balls to be provided to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area during the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to αo4 or αo5.

According to the feature αo6, the game ball flowing down the game area is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means, and is discharged from the game area by entering one of the plurality of ball entering means. The game ball is detected by any one of a plurality of detection means. Therefore, all game balls discharged from the game area can be counted. Further, the predetermined ratio information is information corresponding to the ratio of the total number of given game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in a predetermined period. For this reason, by making it possible to grasp the predetermined ratio information, the abnormally high ratio of the total number of game balls to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area in the predetermined period is unnaturally high, and the game in the predetermined period It is possible to grasp an abnormality in which the ratio of the total given number of game balls to the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the area is unnaturally low.

For the configuration of features αo1 to αo6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature αl group, the feature αm group, the feature αn group, and the feature αo group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αp group>
Feature αp1. Predetermined storage means (common management buffer 616) having a plurality of unit storage areas (0th to 9th storage areas 616a to 616j of common management buffer 616) for storing unit target information (ball payout rate in unit calculation period); ,
A unit storage for storing the unit object information in the unit storage area based on the occurrence of a memory execution trigger (the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in all game states reaching the unit reference number) Execution means (function for executing the processing of step SL503 in the main CPU 63);
with
The unit storage areas in which the unit target information is stored in the plurality of unit storage areas are sequentially changed in a predetermined order,
This game machine is
Storage target storage means (common write pointer 617) for storing information that enables specification of the type of the unit storage area to be stored with the next unit target information among the plurality of unit storage areas;
a plurality of unit storage areas, which are part of the plurality of unit storage areas and are determined based on the unit storage area corresponding to the information stored in the storage target storage means; a first predetermined process executing means (function for executing the processes of steps SL601 to SL609 in the main CPU 63) for executing the first predetermined process using the stored unit target information;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αp1, since the unit storage areas in which the unit target information is stored in the plurality of unit storage areas are sequentially changed in a predetermined order, the information is already stored in the plurality of unit storage areas. New unit object information can be stored without shifting existing unit object information. In addition, when executing the first predetermined process by using the storage target storage means provided for specifying the type of the unit storage area in which the next unit target information is to be stored among the plurality of unit storage areas. A part of the unit storage area in which the unit target information to be used for is stored is determined. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated configuration for determining a part of the unit storage areas in which the unit target information to be used when executing the first predetermined process is stored separately from the storage target storage means. , it is possible to determine a part of the unit storage area in which the unit target information to be used when executing the first predetermined process is stored.

Feature αp2. The first predetermined process execution means includes the unit storage area corresponding to the information stored in the storage target storage means, and the unit storage area continuing from the unit storage area in an order opposite to the predetermined order. The gaming machine according to the feature αp1, wherein the first predetermined process is executed using the unit target information stored in the plurality of unit storage areas.

According to the feature αp2, a plurality of units including a unit storage area corresponding to information stored in the storage target storage means and a unit storage area contiguous from the unit storage area in an order opposite to the predetermined order. By using the unit target information stored in the storage area to execute the first predetermined process, the unit storage area in which the most recent continuous unit target information is stored can be specified. , it is possible to execute the first predetermined process based on the most recent consecutive pieces of unit target information.

Feature αp3. A second predetermined process executing means (a function of executing the process of step SL518 in the main CPU 63) for executing a second predetermined process using all the information of the plurality of unit storage areas in the predetermined storing means. The gaming machine according to feature αp1 or αp2, characterized by:

According to the feature αp3, the second predetermined process is executed using all the information in the plurality of unit storage areas in the predetermined storage means, so that the information used for the second predetermined process is stored in the predetermined storage means. It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the unit storage area that is stored.

Note that for the configuration of features αp1 to αp3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αp group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration capable of suitably executing processing for the predetermined storage means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αq group>
Feature αq1. Predetermined profit based on the occurrence of a predetermined profit grant target event (general winning opening 31, special electric winning device 32, first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) due to the occurrence of a game (a function of executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main CPU 63) that provides the
The specific event information (total number data in the 93rd to 96th embodiments) corresponding to the number of occurrences of specific events (ejection of game balls from the game area PA) due to the execution of the game is calculated. 1 calculation means (function for executing the process of step SM306 of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd to 96th embodiments);
Second calculation means for calculating the predetermined ratio information (base value) corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of the predetermined profit to the specific event information (steps SN101 to SN104 of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd to 96th embodiments) function to perform processing) and
a predetermined notification means for notifying the predetermined ratio information calculated by the second calculation means (a function of executing the processing of steps SM511 to SM513 of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd to 96th embodiments);
Specific notification means for notifying the specific event information calculated by the first calculation means (function for executing the processing of steps SM601 to SM605 of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd to 96th embodiments);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αq1, it is possible to grasp whether or not the predetermined ratio information falls within the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information based on the notification of the predetermined ratio information. In addition, when the number of occurrences of the specific event grasped based on the notification of the specific event information is large, it is possible to grasp that the degree of convergence with respect to the predetermined ratio information is high. If the number of occurrences of the specific event ascertained based on the number of occurrences is small, it can be made possible to ascertain that the degree of convergence with respect to the predetermined ratio information is low. As described above, it is possible to suitably monitor the predetermined ratio information and to suitably manage the gaming machine.

Feature αq2. It is a configuration in which a game is played using a game medium (game ball),
Described in feature αq1, wherein the first calculation means calculates information corresponding to the total number of used game media (total number data in the 93rd to 96th embodiments) as the specific event information game machine.

According to the feature αq2, the degree of convergence of the predetermined ratio information is determined by making it possible to grasp the information corresponding to the total number of game media used based on the notification of the specific event information. can be grasped.

Feature αq3. The specific notification means performs a notification start operation (an operation of pressing the reset button 68c while the latest base values are being displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to feature αq1 or αq2, characterized in that notification of the specific event information is started based on the fact.

According to the feature αq3, it is possible to start the notification of the specific event information by performing the notification start operation when the specific event information needs to be confirmed. When the administrator of the game hall notices that the predetermined ratio information is out of the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information, he can perform a notification start operation to confirm the specific event information. By making it possible to check the specific event information as necessary, it is possible to easily grasp the degree of convergence with respect to the predetermined ratio information.

Feature αq4. The gaming machine according to feature αq3, wherein the specific notification means starts notification of the specific event information based on the fact that the notification start operation is performed in a situation where the predetermined ratio information is being notified. .

According to the feature αq4, it is possible to make the correspondence relationship between the predetermined ratio information and the specific event information easy to understand. Further, when the notified predetermined ratio information is out of the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information, the notification of the specific event information can be started so that the degree of convergence of the predetermined ratio information can be grasped.

Feature αq5. Both the notification of the predetermined ratio information and the notification of the specific event information are performed by predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
The gaming machine according to characteristic αq4, wherein the notification of the predetermined ratio information is started after the notification of the specific event information is finished.

According to the feature αq5, the predetermined ratio information and the specific event information are notified by the common predetermined display means, so that the predetermined ratio information and the specific event information can be grasped by the predetermined display means. be able to. As a result, it is easier to grasp the predetermined ratio information and the specific event information, compared to a configuration in which the display means for notifying the predetermined ratio information and the display means for notifying the specific event information are separated. can do. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of monitoring the predetermined ratio information by the monitor of the game hall.

By adopting a configuration in which the notification of the predetermined ratio information is started after the notification of the specific event information is completed, it is possible to check the predetermined ratio information after grasping the information corresponding to the number of occurrences of the specific event. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the degree of convergence for the predetermined ratio information.

Feature αq6. The predetermined notification means is configured to continue notification of the predetermined ratio information for a predetermined duration (display duration) when notification of the predetermined ratio information is started,
When the notification of the specific event information is started while the predetermined ratio information is being notified, the notification of the predetermined ratio information is continued for the predetermined duration after the notification of the specific event information is finished. The gaming machine according to feature αq5, characterized by comprising means (a function of executing the processing of steps SM504, SM505, and steps SM508 to SM513 in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature αq6, since the notification of the predetermined ratio information is continued for a predetermined duration, confirmation of the predetermined ratio information can be facilitated. In this configuration, regardless of the period during which the predetermined percentage information was announced before the start of the notification of the specific event information, the notification of the predetermined percentage information continued for a predetermined duration after the termination of the notification of the specific event information. is done. When the notification of the specific event information is started, the notification of the predetermined ratio information that has been performed until then is interrupted, and when the notification of the specific event information ends, the notification of the predetermined ratio information is resumed. If the notification of the specific event information is started just before the notification period of the predetermined ratio information ends, there is a possibility that the notification period of the predetermined ratio information after the notification of the specific event information ends is extremely shortened. On the other hand, since the notification period of the predetermined ratio information is newly started after the notification of the specific event information is finished, the notification period of the predetermined ratio information that is performed after the notification of the specific event information is finished is reduced to the predetermined duration. can be secured over time. As a result, it is possible to make it easy to understand the notification of the predetermined ratio information performed after the termination of the notification of the specific event information.

Feature αq7. History ratio information (base value stored in first history area 312, base value stored in second history area 313 and Sequential storage means (first history area 312, second history area 313 and third history area 314) for storing as a base value stored in the third history area 314),
The predetermined notification means determines the current status notification state in which the predetermined ratio information currently calculated by the second calculation means is notified (stored in the current status area 311 in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). It is possible to control the predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so that the base value is notified), and the information is stored in the sequential storage means. (stored in any of the first history area 312, the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) The gaming machine according to any one of the features αq3 to αq6, wherein the predetermined display means can be controlled so as to be in a state in which the current base value is notified.

According to the feature αq7, it is possible to confirm the currently calculated predetermined ratio information based on the notification performed by the predetermined display means, and it is possible to confirm the history ratio information sequentially stored in the storage means. can be By making it possible to check the currently calculated predetermined ratio information, it is possible to grasp whether or not the currently calculated predetermined ratio information falls within the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information. By enabling confirmation of the information, it is possible to grasp whether or not the predetermined ratio information calculated in the past falls within the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information. By making it possible to confirm the predetermined ratio information calculated in the past, it is possible to retroactively confirm the time when the predetermined ratio information deviates from the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information. In addition, the frequency with which confirmation of the predetermined ratio information is required can be reduced, and the burden of monitoring the predetermined ratio information on the manager of the game hall can be reduced.

Feature αq8. The predetermined percentage information calculated by the second calculation means is the total amount of the predetermined profit for the specific event information corresponding to the fact that the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the reference number of times (less than the initial reference number). If the information corresponds to the ratio of , special notification means for executing special notification (calculation initial display) (function of executing the processing of steps SM313 to SM315 in the main CPU 63, step SM514 in the main CPU 63 to a function of executing the processing of step SM517).

According to the characteristic αq8, in a situation where the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the reference number of times, the second calculation means calculates based on the fact that the special notification is made without confirming the specific event information. It can be made possible to grasp that the degree of convergence for the predetermined ratio information is low. If the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the reference number of times, there is a high possibility that the predetermined ratio information will deviate from the theoretical value range of the predetermined ratio information. By making it possible to easily recognize that the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the reference number of times, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which the specific event information must be confirmed. As a result, the burden of monitoring the predetermined ratio information on the manager of the game hall can be reduced.

Feature αq9. In the special notification means, the execution mode of the notification of the predetermined ratio information is a special mode (a mode in which characters to be displayed on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are blinked). The gaming machine according to feature αq8, wherein the special notification is executed by

According to the feature αq9, the configuration is such that the notification of the predetermined ratio information is executed in a special mode, so that the notification indicating that the number of times the specific event has occurred is less than the reference number of times, separate from the notification of the predetermined ratio information. It is possible to make it easier to grasp the notification of the predetermined ratio information as compared with the configuration in which In addition, while eliminating the need for a configuration for performing notification indicating that the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the reference number, separate from the notification of the predetermined percentage information, the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the reference number. It is possible to grasp that it is in a certain situation.

For the configuration of features αq1 to αq9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αq group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic αr group>
Features αr1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
Predetermined processing execution means for executing predetermined processing (processing corresponding to non-specific control) (test firing test execution processing, management execution processing, and aggregation division execution processing of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd, 95th and 96th embodiments function) and
When the predetermined processing is started by the predetermined processing executing means, predetermined information (flag register information), which is at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is saved in the predetermined storage means (main RAM 65). saving execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps SL807 and SL821 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SM806 in the main CPU 63);
Interrupt prohibiting means for prohibiting the execution of interrupt processing (first timer interrupt processing, second timer interrupt processing) (function of executing the processing of steps SL807 and step SL821 in the main CPU 63, executing the processing of step SM806 in the main CPU 63 function) and
with
A predetermined instruction (CALLI instruction in the 93rd, 95th and 96th embodiments), which is one instruction, is set as an instruction for starting the predetermined process in the program of the control means,
By executing the predetermined instruction, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage unit by the save execution unit, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited by the interrupt prohibition unit, and the predetermined process is performed by the predetermined process execution unit. is started.

According to the feature αr1, one predetermined instruction set in the program causes the save execution means to save predetermined information to the predetermined storage means, the interrupt prohibition means to prohibit the execution of the interrupt process, and the predetermined process execution means to perform the predetermined process. can be started. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program for saving the predetermined information and starting the predetermined process in a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. can be reduced.

Feature αr2. The control means executes specific processing (processing corresponding to specific control) (test firing test execution processing, management execution processing and total division function to execute processing other than execution processing),
The predetermined storage means is
a specific storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the specific process is executed;
a predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the predetermined process is executed;
with
The specific storage area can store and read information when the specific process is executed, and can read information but cannot store information when the predetermined process is executed. can be,
The predetermined storage area can store and read information when the predetermined process is executed, and can read information but cannot store information when the specific process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αr1, characterized in that

According to the feature αr2, it is possible to treat the specific storage area as a dedicated storage area for the specific process, and to treat the predetermined storage area as a dedicated storage area for the predetermined process.

Feature αr3. The gaming machine according to feature αr2, wherein the specific process is executed when the interrupt process is started.

According to feature αr3, interrupt processing can be executed using a specific storage area that has the configuration of feature αr2 and can be treated as a dedicated storage area for specific processing.

Feature αr4. The gaming machine according to feature αr2 or αr3, wherein the predetermined command is executed while the specific process is being executed.

According to the feature αr4, by executing a predetermined command in a situation where a specific process is being executed, one command (predetermined command) saves predetermined information to a predetermined storage unit by a save execution unit and saves predetermined information by an interrupt prohibition unit. A predetermined process can be started in a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving the predetermined information in the predetermined storage means and inhibiting the execution of the interrupt processing to start the predetermined processing in a situation where the specific processing is being executed.

Feature αr5. As the predetermined processing, the first predetermined processing (any one of the test firing test execution processing, the management execution processing and the total division execution processing in the 93rd, 95th and 96th embodiments) and the second predetermined processing (the 93rd, processing that is different from the first predetermined processing among the test firing test execution processing, management execution processing, and total division execution processing in the 95th and 96th embodiments) is set,
As the predetermined instruction, a first predetermined instruction (a CALLI instruction for executing any one of a test firing test execution process, a management execution process, and an aggregate division execution process) is one instruction for starting the first predetermined process. ), which is one command for starting the second predetermined process (for executing a process different from the first predetermined process among the test firing test execution process, the management execution process, and the total division execution process CALLI instruction), and the gaming machine according to any one of features αr1 to αr4.

According to the feature αr5, the first predetermined instruction causes the saving execution means to save the predetermined information in the predetermined storage means, the interruption prohibition means to prohibit the execution of the interrupt process, and the predetermined process execution means to start the first predetermined process. It can be carried out. Further, by the second predetermined instruction, it is possible to save the predetermined information to the predetermined storage means by the save execution means, to prohibit the execution of the interrupt process by the interrupt prohibition means, and to start the second predetermined process by the predetermined process execution means. . Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program for saving the predetermined information and starting the first predetermined process or the second predetermined process, which are the predetermined processes, in a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. At the same time, the storage capacity for storing the program can be reduced.

Feature αr6. When or after the predetermined processing is terminated, the return execution means for restoring the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means to the internal storage means (function for executing the processing of step SL916 in the main CPU 63, the main side A function of executing the process of step SM116 in the CPU 63, a function of executing the process of step SM916 in the main CPU 63, and a function of executing the process of step SN609 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the characteristic αr6, the configuration of the characteristic αr1 is provided, and when the predetermined processing is executed by the predetermined instruction, the predetermined information is saved to the predetermined storage means before the predetermined processing is started. In this configuration, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means when or after the predetermined process is finished, so that after the predetermined process is executed and before the predetermined process is executed, It becomes possible to execute processing different from the predetermined processing from the state of the internal storage means.

Feature αr7. A specific instruction (RETI instruction in the 93rd to 96th embodiments), which is one instruction, is set as an instruction for terminating the predetermined process in the program of the control means,
Execution of the specific instruction causes the return execution means to restore the predetermined information to the internal storage means, permit execution of the interrupt process, and terminate the predetermined process. The gaming machine described in αr6.

According to the feature αr7, it is possible to restore predetermined information to the internal storage means by the restore execution means, permit execution of interrupt processing, and terminate predetermined processing by one specific instruction set in the program. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program for restoring the predetermined information to the internal storage means by the return executing means, permitting the execution of interrupt processing, and terminating the predetermined processing. The memory capacity for storing programs can be reduced.

Feature αr8. The gaming machine according to any one of features αr1 to αr7, wherein the predetermined information is information in a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to the feature αr8, by executing the predetermined instruction, it is possible to appropriately save the information in the flag register and start the predetermined process.

Feature αr9. The control means is capable of executing repetitive processing (residual processing) that is repeatedly executed,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αr1 to αr8, wherein the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited at the beginning of the repeated processing, and the predetermined processing is executed by the predetermined command at the end of the repeated processing. .

According to the feature αr9, by prohibiting the execution of the interrupt process at the beginning of the repeated process, it is possible to prevent the interrupt process from being interrupted and executed during the repeated process. Further, if a predetermined process is executed by a predetermined command in the middle of a repeated process, it becomes necessary to perform a process for prohibiting activation of the interrupt process and execute a specific process after the completion of the predetermined process. On the other hand, since the predetermined process is executed by the predetermined instruction at the end of the repeated process, the process of prohibiting the activation of the interrupt process after the execution of the predetermined process can be omitted. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration of the repetitive processing.

Note that for the configuration of features αr1 to αr9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αs group>
Feature αs1. Control that can execute repetitive processing that is repeatedly executed (residual processing in the 93rd to 96th embodiments) and that can execute interrupt processing (first timer interrupt processing) based on the establishment of interrupt conditions In a gaming machine comprising means (main side CPU 63),
The control means is
When a predetermined event (entering the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34) occurs due to the execution of the game, the corresponding game History storage execution means (main side CPU 63) for executing history storage processing (SM 204 processing in main side CPU 63) for storing history information in history storage means (normal counter area 231) Executes normal ball entry management processing in main side CPU 63 function) and
Information derivation processing (processing of steps SN101 to SN104 in the main side CPU 63) for deriving the mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means Information derivation means to be executed (function for executing the processing of steps SN101 to SN104 in the main CPU 63);
with
At least one of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the repeat process.

According to the feature αs1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Therefore, by using the mode information, it is possible to appropriately manage the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event.

Since at least one of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the iterative process, the execution of the interrupt process is compared with the configuration in which both the history storage process and the information derivation process are executed in the interrupt process. period can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which interrupt processing is not completed within the interrupt period.

Feature αs2. Control that can execute repetitive processing that is repeatedly executed (residual processing in the 93rd to 96th embodiments) and that can execute interrupt processing (first timer interrupt processing) based on the establishment of interrupt conditions In a gaming machine comprising means (main side CPU 63),
The control means is
When a predetermined event (entering the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34) occurs due to the execution of the game, the corresponding game History storage execution means (main side CPU 63) for executing history storage processing (SM 204 processing in main side CPU 63) for storing history information in history storage means (normal counter area 231) Executes normal ball entry management processing in main side CPU 63 function) and
Information derivation processing (processing of steps SN101 to SN104 in the main side CPU 63) for deriving the mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means Information derivation means to be executed (function for executing the processing of steps SN101 to SN104 in the main CPU 63);
with
A gaming machine, wherein one of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the repetitive process, and the other of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the interrupt process.

According to the feature αs2, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Therefore, by using the mode information, it is possible to appropriately manage the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event.

One of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the repetitive process, and the other of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the interrupt process. The execution period of interrupt processing can be shortened compared to the configuration executed in interrupt processing. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which interrupt processing is not completed within the interrupt period. In addition, it becomes possible to periodically execute the processing that is executed in the interrupt processing among the history storage processing and the information derivation processing.

Feature αs3. The gaming machine according to feature αs2, wherein the history storage process is executed in the interrupt process, and the information derivation process is executed in the repeat process.

According to the feature αs3, by periodically executing the history storage process for storing the game history information in the history storage means, it is possible to increase the update frequency of the game history information stored in the history storage means. Become. Further, by adopting a configuration in which the information derivation process is executed in the repetitive process, the time required to execute the interrupt process can be shortened compared to a configuration in which the information derivation process is executed in the interrupt process. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which interrupt processing is not completed within the interrupt period.

Feature αs4. The gaming machine according to feature αs3, wherein the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited while the information derivation process is being executed.

According to the feature αs4, the configuration of the feature αs2 is provided, and in the information derivation process, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. To prevent history information stored in a history storage means from being updated during information derivation processing by prohibiting interrupt processing from being interrupted and executed in a situation where information derivation processing is being performed. be able to. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the need for processing to save information used for information derivation processing when interrupt processing is started, and processing for restoring information used for information derivation processing when interrupt processing ends. Thereby, the processing load of the control means can be reduced.

Feature αs5. The control means is
Based on the history information, the occurrence of a reference trigger (the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode reaches the shift reference number) has occurred. Trigger identification means for identifying the (function for executing the processing of step SM316 in the main CPU 63);
By the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means when the reference trigger occurs based on the fact that the reference trigger has been identified by the trigger identification means Storage execution means (function of executing step SM302 in main CPU 63) for executing storage execution processing (data shift processing) for storing the derived mode information in mode information storage means (first history area 312) )and,
with
The gaming machine according to feature αs3 or αs4, wherein the memory execution process is executed in the interrupt process.

According to the feature αs5, when the reference trigger occurs, the mode information derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means is stored in the mode information storage means. Also, when the reference trigger occurs, the mode information derived by the information derivation means can be grasped using the history information stored in the history storage means. In addition, since the memory execution process is executed in the interrupt process, the period from when the occurrence of the reference trigger is identified by the trigger identifying means to when the memory execution process is executed becomes long. can be prevented.

Feature αs6. When the trigger identification means identifies that the reference trigger has occurred, the memory execution means performs the above-mentioned The gaming machine according to feature αs5, characterized by executing memory execution processing.

According to the feature αs6, the information derivation process is executed in the repeated process after the interrupt process in which the occurrence of the reference trigger has been specified by the trigger specifying means is completed. The mode information can be derived using the history information stored in the history storage means in the situation where the reference trigger has occurred. Then, in a situation where the reference trigger has occurred, the storage execution processing is executed in the processing cycle of the interrupt processing performed in a state in which the information derivation device derives the mode information by using the history information stored in the history storage device. Thus, when the reference trigger occurs, the mode information derived by the information deriving means using the history information stored in the history storage means can be stored in the mode information storage means.

Feature αs7. It is a configuration in which a game is played using a game medium (game ball),
This game machine is based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34) due to the game being played. profit giving means (function for executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main side CPU 63) for giving profit by
The history storage execution means causes the history storage means to store information corresponding to the provision of the profit as the predetermined event,
The mode information is used for a predetermined period (a period until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA reaches the shift reference number in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode). according to any one of the features αs2 to αs6, characterized in that it is predetermined ratio information (base value) corresponding to a ratio of the total amount of the profit given in the predetermined period to the total number of game media received game machine.

According to the feature αs7, it is possible to grasp information about the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period, based on the predetermined ratio information. As a result, it is possible to suitably manage the gaming machine.

Feature αs8. The information derivation means divides the total amount of profits granted in the predetermined period by the total number of game media used in the predetermined period. In the embodiment, the predetermined ratio information having a smaller number of digits than the predetermined number of digits is derived by adjusting the result of division of the number of digits up to the fourth decimal place). machine.

According to the feature αs8, the predetermined ratio information is obtained by dividing the total amount of profits given in the predetermined period by the total number of game media used in the predetermined period, and adjusting the result of the division with the predetermined number of digits. can be derived, the accuracy of the derived predetermined ratio information can be improved. With the configuration of the feature αs2, one of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the repetitive process, and the other of the history storage process and the information derivation process is executed in the interrupt process. Since the history storage processing and information derivation processing are distributed to the repetition processing and the interrupt processing, even if the time required for the information derivation processing that adjusts the digits of the division result becomes long, the interrupt processing can be performed within the interrupt cycle. It is possible to avoid the situation that does not end with.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αs1 to αs8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αt group>
Features αt1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
Specific processing execution means for executing specific processing (processing corresponding to specific control) among the various types of processing (other than test firing test execution processing, management execution processing, and total division execution processing of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd to 96th embodiments function) and
Predetermined processing execution means for executing predetermined processing (processing corresponding to non-specific control) among the various types of processing (test firing test execution processing, management execution processing, and total division execution processing of the main side CPU 63 in the 93rd to 96th embodiments function) and
When the situation in which the specific process is being executed changes to the situation in which the predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation in which the predetermined process is executed, a predetermined information that is at least a part of the information stored in the internal storage means Saving execution means for saving information (flag register information) to a predetermined storage means (main RAM 65) (function for executing the processing of steps SL807 and SL821 of the main CPU 63 in the 93rd, 95th and 96th embodiments , the function of executing the processing of step SM806 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SN219 of the main CPU 63 in the 94th embodiment);
When or after the predetermined process is terminated, the return executing means (main CPU 63 in the 93rd, 95th and 96th embodiments) restores the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means to the internal storage means. a function of executing the processing of steps SL807 and SL821 of, a function of executing the processing of step SM806 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SN223 of the main CPU 63 in the 94th embodiment);
with
As the predetermined processing, the first predetermined processing (any one of the test firing test execution processing, the management execution processing and the total division execution processing in the 93rd to 96th embodiments) and the second predetermined processing (93rd to 96th A process different from the first predetermined process among the test firing test execution process, the management execution process, and the total division execution process in the embodiment) is set,
When the first predetermined process is to be executed or when the first predetermined process is to be executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means by the saving execution means, and the first predetermined process is executed. When or after termination, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means by the restoration execution means,
When the second predetermined process is to be executed or when the second predetermined process is to be executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means by the saving execution means, and the second predetermined process is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means by the return execution means when or after the game ends.

According to the feature αt1, when the situation in which the specific process is executed changes to the situation in which the first predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the first predetermined process is executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means. be. Thereby, when the first predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the specific process is executed. Further, when or after the first predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the first predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the first predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the first predetermined process.

When the situation in which the specific process is executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the specific process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process.

A first predetermined process and a second predetermined process exist as predetermined processes, and the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are executed non-continuously. Compared to the configuration in which the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are continuously executed without restoring the information to the internal storage means, it is possible to prevent the state in which the predetermined process is being executed from continuing for a long time. can do. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature αt2. The predetermined storage means is
a specific storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the specific process is executed;
a predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the predetermined process is executed;
with
The specific storage area can store and read information when the specific process is executed, and can read information but cannot store information when the predetermined process is executed. can be,
The predetermined storage area can store and read information when the predetermined process is executed, and can read information but cannot store information when the specific process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αt1, characterized in that

According to the feature αt2, it is possible to treat the specific storage area as a dedicated storage area for the specific process, and to treat the predetermined storage area as a dedicated storage area for the predetermined process. A first predetermined process is executed using a predetermined storage area in a state in which the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, and when or after the first predetermined process is completed, a predetermined The predetermined information saved in the storage means can be restored to the internal storage means. Further, having the configuration of the feature αt1, executing a second predetermined process using a predetermined storage area in a state in which the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, and when or after the second predetermined process is finished , the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means can be restored to the internal storage means.

Feature αt3. The control means is capable of repeatedly executing repetitive processing (residual processing in the 93rd to 96th embodiments), and performs interrupt processing (first timer interrupt processing) based on satisfaction of an interrupt condition. is executable and
The gaming machine according to feature αt1 or αt2, wherein the first predetermined process is executed in the repeat process, and the second predetermined process is executed in the interrupt process.

According to the feature αt3, the second predetermined process can be periodically executed by the configuration in which the second predetermined process is executed in the interrupt process. In addition, since the first predetermined process is executed in the repeated process, the first predetermined process can be repeatedly executed during a period in which the interrupt process is not executed. With the configuration in which the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process, which are predetermined processes, are distributed to the repeated process and the interrupt process, the period during which the predetermined process is continuously performed can be shortened. Moreover, compared to a configuration in which both the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are executed in the interrupt process, the execution period of the interrupt process can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which interrupt processing is not completed within the interrupt period.

Feature αt4. The control means is capable of executing repetitive processing (residual processing in the ninety-third to ninety-sixth embodiments), and performs interrupt processing (first timer interrupt processing) when an interrupt condition is met. is executable and
The gaming machine according to feature αt1 or αt2, wherein both the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are executed in one of the repeat process and the interrupt process.

According to the feature αt4, both the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process, which are the predetermined processes, are executed in one of the repeat process and the interrupt process. It is possible to shorten the execution period of the process on the side where the predetermined process and the second predetermined process are not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution timing of the interrupt process from being delayed due to the extension of the execution period of the repeated process or the execution period of the interrupt process.

Feature αt5. Any one of the features αt1 to αt4, characterized in that both the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are processes executed to derive a predetermined parameter corresponding to a game result. game machine.

According to the feature αt5, a process for deriving a predetermined parameter corresponding to the game result is executed in the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process, which are the predetermined processes. When the configuration of the feature αt1 is provided, and when the situation is such that the first predetermined process is executed or the situation is such that the first predetermined process is executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, and the first predetermined process is terminated. When doing or after finishing, the saved predetermined information is restored to the internal storage means. Further, when the second predetermined process is to be executed or when the second predetermined process is to be executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, and when or after the second predetermined process is finished , the saved predetermined information is restored to the internal storage means. Therefore, it is possible to execute the process of deriving the predetermined parameter corresponding to the game result while preventing the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when executing the specific process. Further, when the process of deriving a predetermined parameter corresponding to the game result is completed, it is possible to execute a different process from the state of the internal storage means before execution of the process.

The first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are continuously performed by the configuration having the feature αt1 and the configuration in which the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process, which are the predetermined processes, are performed non-continuously. As compared with the configuration, it is possible to prevent the state in which the process of deriving the predetermined parameter corresponding to the result of the game is being executed as the predetermined process from continuing for a long time.

Feature αt6. A game is played using a game medium (game ball),
This game machine is based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34) due to the game being played. profit giving means (function for executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main side CPU 63) for giving profit by
In both the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process, the shift reference is the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA during a predetermined period (neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode). The processing is executed to derive predetermined ratio information corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits granted during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the period until the number of game media is reached. The gaming machine according to any one of features αt1 to αt5 characterized by:

According to the feature αt6, based on the predetermined ratio information, it is possible to grasp information about the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period. As a result, it is possible to suitably manage the gaming machine.

Feature αt7. A predetermined instruction (CALLI instruction in the 93rd, 95th and 96th embodiments), which is one instruction, is set as an instruction for starting the predetermined process in the program of the control means,
By executing the predetermined instruction, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage unit by the save execution unit, execution of interrupt processing is prohibited, and the predetermined processing is started by the predetermined processing execution unit. and
As the predetermined instruction, a first predetermined instruction (a CALLI instruction for executing any one of a test firing test execution process, a management execution process, and an aggregate division execution process) is one instruction for starting the first predetermined process. ), which is one command for starting the second predetermined process (for executing a process different from the first predetermined process among the test firing test execution process, the management execution process, and the total division execution process CALLI instruction), and the gaming machine according to any one of features αt1 to αt6.

According to the feature αt7, one predetermined command set in the program causes the save execution means to save predetermined information to the predetermined storage means, the interrupt prohibition means to prohibit the execution of the interrupt process, and the predetermined process execution means to perform the predetermined process. can be started. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program for saving the predetermined information and starting the predetermined process in a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. can be reduced.

With the configuration in which the first predetermined process is started by the first predetermined instruction, the first predetermined process can be started in a state in which the predetermined information is saved and the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. In addition, it is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program for saving the predetermined information and starting the first predetermined process in a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. Capacity can be reduced.

With the configuration in which the second predetermined process is started by the second predetermined instruction, the second predetermined process can be started in a state in which the predetermined information is saved and the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. In addition, it is possible to reduce the number of instructions set in the program for saving the predetermined information and starting the second predetermined process in a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. Capacity can be reduced.

Feature αt8. The gaming machine according to any one of features αt1 to αt7, wherein the predetermined information is information in a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to feature αt8, when the situation arises to execute the first predetermined process or when the situation arises to execute the first predetermined process, the information in the flag register is saved in the predetermined storage means, and the first predetermined process ends. When doing or after finishing, the information of the flag register saved in the predetermined storage means can be restored to the internal storage means. Further, when the second predetermined process is to be executed, or when the second predetermined process is to be executed, the information in the flag register is saved in the predetermined storage means, and the second predetermined process is terminated or terminated. After that, the information in the flag register saved in the predetermined storage means can be restored to the internal storage means.

Note that for the configuration of features αt1 to αt8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αu group>
Features αu1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
Specific processing execution means (main side CPU 63 in the 94th and 95th embodiments) for executing specific processing (processing corresponding to specific control) among the various types of processing (test firing test execution processing, management execution processing and total division execution processing function to execute processing other than
Predetermined processing execution means for executing predetermined processing (processing corresponding to non-specific control) among the various types of processing (main side CPU 63 in the 94th and 95th embodiments; function to perform processing) and
When the situation in which the specific process is being executed changes to the situation in which the predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation in which the predetermined process is executed, a predetermined information that is at least a part of the information stored in the internal storage means Saving execution means (function of executing step SN219 of main CPU 63 in the 94th embodiment, main side A function of executing the processing of steps SL807 and SL821 of the CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SM806 in the main CPU 63);
Return executing means for returning the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means to the internal storage means when or after the predetermined processing is terminated (the process of step SN223 of the main CPU 63 in the 94th embodiment is function to execute, a function to execute the processing of steps SL807 and SL821 of the main CPU 63 in the 95th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SM806 in the main CPU 63);
with
As the predetermined processing, the first predetermined correspondence processing (one of the test firing test execution processing and the management execution processing in the 94th and 95th embodiments) and the second predetermined correspondence processing (the 94th and 95th The other of the test firing test execution process and the management execution process in the embodiment) is set,
When the first predetermined handling process is to be executed or when the first predetermined handling process is to be executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means by the saving execution means, and then the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means. When the first predetermined correspondence processing and the second predetermined correspondence processing are executed, and when or after the second predetermined correspondence processing is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is returned to the internal memory by the restoration execution means. A game machine characterized by being configured to be restored to a memory means.

According to the feature αu1, the first predetermined corresponding process and the second predetermined corresponding process, which are the predetermined processes, can be executed in a state where the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means. Thereby, when the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process are executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the specific process is executed. Further, when or after the first predetermined correspondence process and the second predetermined correspondence process are finished, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the first predetermined correspondence process and the second predetermined correspondence process are finished, the state of the internal storage means before execution of the first predetermined correspondence process and the second predetermined correspondence process is changed to the first predetermined correspondence process and the second predetermined correspondence process. It becomes possible to execute a process different from the predetermined corresponding process.

After the first predetermined correspondence process is executed while the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, the second predetermined correspondence process is executed without restoring the predetermined information to the internal storage means. As a result, it is possible to omit the process of returning the predetermined information to the internal storage means when the first predetermined correspondence process ends and the process of saving the predetermined information to the predetermined storage means when the second predetermined correspondence process starts. Thereby, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for executing the first predetermined correspondence processing and the second predetermined correspondence processing, which are the predetermined processing, in a state in which the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means.

Feature αu2. The predetermined storage means is
a specific storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the specific process is executed;
a predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the predetermined process is executed;
with
The specific storage area can store and read information when the specific process is executed, and can read information but cannot store information when the predetermined process is executed. can be,
The predetermined storage area can store and read information when the predetermined process is executed, and can read information but cannot store information when the specific process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature αu1, characterized in that

According to the feature αu2, it is possible to treat the specific storage area as a dedicated storage area for the specific process, and to treat the predetermined storage area as a dedicated storage area for the predetermined process.

Feature αu3. The gaming machine according to feature αu1 or αu2, wherein the predetermined information is information in a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to the feature αu3, when the situation arises to execute the first predetermined correspondence process or when the situation arises to execute the first predetermined correspondence process, the information in the flag register is saved in the predetermined storage means, and the second predetermined correspondence is saved. When or after the processing is terminated, the information in the flag register saved in the predetermined storage means can be returned to the internal storage means.

Feature αu4. A third predetermined corresponding process (aggregate division execution process) is set as the predetermined process,
When a situation arises in which the third predetermined handling process is executed or when a situation arises in which the third prescribed handling process is executed, the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means by the saving executing means, and the third predetermined handling process is executed. Any of the characteristics αu1 to αu3, wherein the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means by the restoration execution means when or after the corresponding processing is finished. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to the feature αu4, the third predetermined corresponding process, which is the predetermined process, can be executed in a state in which the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means. Thereby, when the third predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the specific process is executed. Further, when or after the third predetermined correspondence process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. As a result, when the third predetermined handling process is finished, it is possible to execute a process different from the third predetermined handling process based on the state of the internal storage means before execution of the third predetermined handling process.

Feature αu5. The gaming machine according to feature αu4, wherein both the second predetermined correspondence process and the third predetermined correspondence process are processes executed to derive a predetermined parameter corresponding to a game result.

According to the feature αu5, a process for deriving a predetermined parameter corresponding to the game result is executed in the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process, which are the predetermined processes. With the configuration of the characteristic αu1, the first predetermined correspondence processing and the second predetermined correspondence processing are executed in a state in which the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, and the first predetermined correspondence processing and the second predetermined correspondence processing are executed. When or after the termination, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Further, the third predetermined correspondence processing is executed in a state in which the predetermined information is saved in the predetermined storage means, and when or after the third predetermined correspondence processing is completed, the predetermined memory The predetermined information saved in the means is returned to the internal storage means. In this way, the configuration in which the second predetermined processing and the third predetermined processing, which are the predetermined processing, are performed non-continuously is compared with the configuration in which the second predetermined processing and the third predetermined processing are performed continuously. As a result, it is possible to prevent the state in which the process for deriving the predetermined parameter corresponding to the result of the game is being executed as the predetermined process from continuing for a long time.

Feature αu6. A game is played using a game medium (game ball),
This game machine is based on the occurrence of a profit giving event (entering a game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34) due to the game being played. profit giving means (function for executing the processing of steps S316 and S317 in the main side CPU 63) for giving profit by
Both of the second predetermined correspondence process and the third predetermined correspondence process are performed when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a predetermined period (neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is Executed for deriving predetermined ratio information (base value) corresponding to the ratio of the total amount of profits granted during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the period until the shift reference number is reached The gaming machine according to feature αu4 or αu5, characterized in that the processing is executed.

According to the feature αu6, it is possible to grasp information about the ratio of the total amount of profits given during the predetermined period to the total number of game media used during the predetermined period, based on the predetermined ratio information. As a result, it is possible to suitably manage the gaming machine. Further, the second predetermined processing and the third predetermined processing are configured to be executed discontinuously, which are the processing executed to derive the predetermined ratio information. is continuously executed, it is possible to prevent the state in which the process for deriving the predetermined ratio information is being executed from continuing for a long time.

Feature αu7. The second predetermined correspondence process is a process for measuring the total number of game media used during the predetermined period and the total amount of profit given during the predetermined period (steps SM304 and SM306 in the main CPU 63). processing) and
The third predetermined correspondence process is a process (mainly The gaming machine according to feature αu6, characterized in that the processing of steps SN101 to SN104 in the side CPU 63).

According to the feature αu7, a process for measuring the total number of game media used in a predetermined period and the total amount of profits given in a predetermined period, and a process for measuring the total amount of profits given in a predetermined period The process of calculating the predetermined ratio information based on the division by the total number of used game media can be executed non-continuously. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which these processes are continuously executed, it is possible to prevent the state in which the process for deriving the predetermined parameter is being executed from continuing for a long time.

Feature αu8. The control means is capable of executing repetitive processing (residual processing in the ninety-fourth and ninety-fifth embodiments), and executes interrupt processing (first interrupt processing) when an interrupt condition is met. is possible and
One of the second predetermined corresponding process and the third predetermined corresponding process is executed in the repeated process, and the other of the second predetermined corresponding process and the third predetermined corresponding process is executed in the interrupt process. The gaming machine according to any one of features αu4 to αu7 characterized by:

According to the feature αu8, one of the second predetermined corresponding process and the third predetermined corresponding process is executed in the repetitive process, and the other of the second predetermined corresponding process and the third predetermined corresponding process is executed in the interrupt process. Accordingly, the execution period of the repeated processing can be shortened compared to a configuration in which both the second predetermined corresponding processing and the third predetermined corresponding processing are executed in the repeated processing. Also, compared to a configuration in which both the second predetermined corresponding process and the third predetermined corresponding process are executed in the interrupt process, the execution period of the interrupt process can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution timing of interrupt processing from being delayed. Further, it is possible to periodically execute the processing that is executed in the interrupt processing among the second predetermined corresponding processing and the third predetermined corresponding processing.

Note that for the configuration of features αu1 to αu8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- αF9, features αG1-αG10, features αH1-αH11, features αI1-αI8, features αJ1-αJ14, features αK1-αK8, features αL1-αL11, features αM1-αM8, features αN1-αN6, features αO1-αO7, features αP1- αP7, features αQ1-αQ9, features αR1-αR8, features αS1-αS3, features αT1-αT4, features αU1-αU10, features αV1-αV5, features αW1-αW9, features αX1-αX4, features αY1-αY11, features αZ1- αZ4, features αa1-αa3, features αb1-αb9, features αc1-αc7, features αd1-αd9, features αe1-αe13, features αf1-αf13, features αg1-αg8, features αh1-αh11, features αi1-αi15, features αj1- αj12, features αk1 to αk11, features α11 to α118, features αm1 to αm11, features αn1 to αn9, features αo1 to αo6, features αp1 to αp3, features αq1 to αq9, features αr1 to αr9, features αs1 to αs8, features αt1 to Any one or a plurality of configurations among αt8 and features αu1 to αu8 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature αr group, the feature αs group, the feature αt group, and the feature αu group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or to which each feature is applied is shown below.

Pachinko machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball shooting means for shooting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, ball passage for guiding the shot game balls to a predetermined game area, and game area A game machine provided with each game part arranged inside, and giving a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing part of each game part.

A game machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a pattern display device for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, the variable display of the plurality of patterns is started by the operation of the start operation means, and the operation of the stop operation means is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. The game machine stops the variable display of the plurality of pictures after a predetermined period of time has passed, and gives a privilege to the player according to the pictures after the stop.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko machine, 12... Game machine main body, 14... Front door frame, 24a... Out mouth, 28... Launch operation device, 31... General winning opening, 32... Special electric winning device, 33... First operating opening, 34... Second 2 operation opening, 35... through gate, 37a... special figure display section, 37b... special figure reservation display section, 38a... general figure display section, 38b... general figure reservation display section, 42a... first winning opening detection sensor, 43a... Second winning opening detection sensor 44a Third winning opening detection sensor 45a Special train detection sensor 46a First operation opening detection sensor 47a Second operation opening detection sensor 48a Out opening detection sensor 49a Gate Detection sensor 62 MPU 63 main CPU 64 main ROM 65 main RAM 68a setting key insertion unit 68b update button 68c reset button 69a first notification display device , 69b... Second notification display device, 69c... Third notification display device, 78... Power/emission control device, 81... Sound emission control device, 112... Management side CPU, 117... Memory for history, 171... Separate storage memory 181 to 186 history memory for settings 1 to 6 191 first history memory 192 second history memory 201 first notification display device 201a to 201g display segment, 202... Second information display device, 202a to 202g... Display segment, 203... Third information display device, 204... Fourth information display device, 221... Work area for specific control, 222... For specific control Stack area 223 Work area for non-specific control 224 Stack area for non-specific control 231 Normal counter area 232 Opening/closing execution mode counter area 233 High frequency support mode counter area 234 Calculation result storage area 241 Management RAM 251 Reset signal output unit 252 Program monitoring unit 266 Display IC 271 First display data buffer 273 Third display data buffer 311 Current status area , 312...first history area, 313...second history area, 314...third history area, 321 to 324...display segments, 325...setting correspondence storage area, 325a to 325f...first to sixth setting information storage areas , 326...setting correspondence storage area, 326a to 326c...first to third setting information storage areas, 341...setting reference area, 342...setting update area, 352...sound and light side MPU, 353...sound and light side CPU, 355... Sound and light side RAM, 356... RTC, 357... RTC memory, 361... OFF confirmation flag, 371... Area to be cleared, 391... First display distribution table for special figures, 392... Second for special figures Display distribution table 393 First display distribution table for general map 394 Second display distribution table for general map 416 Special electric prize device 423a General map display unit 425 First special map Display section, 426... second special figure display section, 429... special display section, 481... 15R display section, 483... 6R display section, 484... small hit display section, 512... movable body, 515... address counter, 515a... higher order Byte 515b Lower byte 516 Carry flag 541 Set value suggestion lottery table group for normal suggestion 542 Set value suggestion lottery table group for suggestion limit 551 Radio wave detection sensor 552 Magnetic detection sensor 553...Vibration detection sensor 554a...Demonstration start timer counter 555b...Waiting state flag 556...Transmission random number storage counter 566...Threshold table 573...Threshold table 596...Entering ball number counter area 601...First management Buffers 601a to 601d 0th to 3rd storage areas 602 2nd management buffer 602a to 602j 0th to 9th storage areas 603 1st write pointer 604 2nd write pointer 606a 1 unit update area 606b... immediate area in first calculation period 606c... first history area in first calculation period 606d... second history area in first calculation period 607a... second unit update area 607b... second Nearest area of two calculation periods, 607c... First history area of second calculation period, 607d... Second history area of second calculation period, 616... Common management buffer, 616a to 616j... 0th to 9th storage areas, 617 . . Common write pointer 621 .. Common management counter area 621a to 621j .

Claims (1)

history storage execution means for executing a history storage process for storing history information of a game corresponding to a predetermined event caused by execution of a game in a history storage means;
information derivation means for deriving mode information corresponding to a game during a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means;
mode information storage means capable of storing a plurality of the mode information derived at different timings by the information derivation means;
In the mode information storage means, the mode information storage means stores a plurality of the mode information corresponding to the order derived by the information derivation means based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger. shift control means for executing shift processing for shifting the mode information between a plurality of storage areas;
mode information display control means for controlling display of information display means so that displays corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the mode information storage means are sequentially executed;
Means for creating a restricted state in which execution of a predetermined process for progressing a game is restricted based on occurrence of a predetermined abnormality;
with
The mode information display control means includes:
specific event response means for changing the information display means to a specific event response state based on the occurrence of a specific event ;
When the predetermined period is newly started, a specific display is performed on the information display means until the game situation ascertained by using the history information reaches the predetermined game situation. display control means;
with
The history storage execution means includes means for executing the history storage process even in the restricted situation,
The shift control means comprises means for executing the shift process even in the restricted situation,
The specific display control means is configured to end the specific display based on the game situation grasped using the history information becoming the predetermined game situation even in the restricted situation. have the means to
A predetermined display is performed by the information display means in the specific event corresponding state,
The gaming machine includes a control means capable of executing various processes including the above-mentioned predetermined process, and temporarily storing information in a predetermined internal storage means when executing the process,
The control means is
In-area processing executing means for executing in-area processing, which is processing using a program stored in a storage area of a predetermined address range in the program storage means;
an out-of-area process execution means for executing an out-of-area process, which is a process using a program stored in a storage area of an address range outside the predetermined address range in the program storage means;
saving executing means for saving information stored in the predetermined internal storage means to a saving storage means when or after the out-of-area processing is started;
a return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the predetermined internal storage means when or after the out-of-area processing is finished;
with
A predetermined setting process for setting data enabling display corresponding to the mode information in the mode information display control means is included in the outside-area process,
The in-region processing executing means includes means for executing, as the in-region processing, an output process for causing the information display means to display corresponding to the data set by the predetermined setting processing. A gaming machine characterized in that

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