Game machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine with an improved program.SOLUTION: In a game machine, a game-disabled state in which a game cannot be executed can be generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Performance control means can execute a predetermined performance related to display of a specific image in a game that can generate a game state advantageous to a player. Game control means includes arithmetic processing means for performing a predetermined arithmetic process by a program, multiple registers in which values are stored when the arithmetic processing means performs the arithmetic process, and update information storage means capable of storing information updated by the arithmetic processing means. The arithmetic processing means, by any one of multiple call instructions, can call one subroutine from predetermined processing programs, and executes at least a predetermined branch instruction in the one subroutine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 125

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are gaming machines capable of executing games (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent document]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP-A-2009-195760 [Summary of the invention] [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in conventional gaming machines, there is room for improving the programs used for control and the like.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with an improved program. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In one representative form of the present invention, an effect control means capable of displaying a plurality of specific images on a display means as an effect related to a game, and a game control means capable of executing the game, are provided to provide an advantage to the player. In a gaming machine capable of generating such a game state, it is possible to generate a game impossible state in which a game cannot be executed by establishment of a predetermined condition, and the effect control means is a game capable of generating a game state advantageous to the player. , a predetermined effect related to the display of the specific image can be executed, and the game control means includes program storage means for storing a program, arithmetic processing means for performing predetermined arithmetic processing by the program, and the arithmetic processing. and an update information storage means capable of storing information updated by the arithmetic processing means, wherein the arithmetic processing means selects any of a plurality of call instructions. One subroutine can be called from a predetermined processing program depending on whether or not, and at least a predetermined branch instruction is executed in the one subroutine.

Effect of the invention

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with an improved program. [Brief description of the drawing]

[0008]

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[0009] [First embodiment] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In addition, in the explanation of the gaming machine The front, back, left, and right directions refer to the directions seen from the player during the game.

[0010] [Overview of gaming machine] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine.

[0011] The gaming machine 10 is attached to a frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via a hinge 16 so that it can be rotated to open and close. Equipped with an opening / closing frame that can be opened and closed. The opening / closing frame includes front frame 12 (body frame) and glass frame 15 (front frame unit). It is composed of Also, the left end of the opening / closing frame is attached to the hinge. The end is attached to the shaft, and the right end is the open end that can be opened by rotation. Na The frame 11 and the front frame 12 constitute an outer frame unit 17.

[0012] A game board 30 (see Figure 2) is arranged on the front frame 12, and the front side of the game board 30 is A glass frame 15 with a covering cover glass 14 is attached. Cover glass 14 is The game area 32 (see Fig. 2) formed on the skill board 30 can be used as a game visibility area to make it visible. function. Note that the cover glass 14 is shown as an example of a transparent member, and the cover glass 14 is shown as an example of a transparent member. A plastic cover may be used in place of the base 14. The glass frame 15 is made of transparent material. It functions as a transparent member holding frame.

[0013] The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be opened individually. example For example, by opening only the glass frame 15, it is possible to access the gaming area 32 of the gaming board 30. I can do that. Also, by opening the front frame 12 while the glass frame 15 is not open, , access the game control device (main board) 100 (see Figure 3), etc. arranged on the back side of the game board 30. can be accessed.

[0014] Various frame components are arranged on the edge of the glass frame 15 around the cover glass 14. Ru.

[0015] At the upper center, right side, and left side of the glass frame 15, there is a device that can produce light emission depending on the game status. Decoration devices 18a, 18b, and 18c are provided. Decorative devices 18a, 18b, 18c are It is a production device that contains lighting components such as LEDs inside, and performs lighting effects according to the gaming status. be. The lighting members disposed inside these decorative devices 18a, 18b, 18c are frame decorative devices. It constitutes a part of the housing 18 (see Figure 4).

[0016] The decoration device 18a is positioned above the glass frame 15 (or opening / closing frame) in the horizontal direction of the gaming machine 10. It is a top unit that extends and protrudes obliquely upward and forward. decoration device 18a has a generally flat front surface 456 with various indicia such as the model name. decoration device 1 8a is fixed and does not operate in this embodiment, but is a pull Protrusive movement from the initial position (normal position) to the forward, upward, or diagonal operating position only when necessary It may be moved in the front-rear direction or in the up-down direction. Note that the decoration device 18a (here, When the top unit) operates (moves), a frame effect that can move from the initial position to the operating position It becomes a device (movable part).

[0017] The decoration device 18b extends vertically on the right side of the glass frame 15 and extends forward. It is a projecting effect unit (front frame light emitting unit) that projects. The decoration device 18c is made of glass On the left side of the frame 15, a protruding production unit that extends in the vertical direction and protrudes forward It is a kit (front frame light emitting unit). The decoration devices 18b and 18c are located on the central side (inner side) of the gaming machine 10. side) toward the player, and the light leaks to the outside of the gaming machine 10 from the plurality of openings. be

[0018] Upper speakers 19a are arranged in the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the glass frame 15, respectively. be. In addition to these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided at the bottom of the gaming machine 10. is provided. The lower speaker 19b is located at the lower left corner of the glass frame 15 and the lower right of the front frame 12. placed in the corner. These upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b are used for sound effects and alarms. It emits a notification sound, an information sound, or the like. The left and right upper speakers 19a are connected to the right and left speakers, respectively. It is covered with a speaker decoration member 470 on the side.

[0019] At the bottom of the glass frame 15, an upper tray unit having an upper tray 21 capable of storing game balls (game media) is provided. 20 is attached. The upper plate 21 is formed in a box shape with an opening at the top. Up The game balls stored in the tray 21 are supplied to the ball shooting device one by one.

[0020] The upper tray unit 20 includes an effect operation device that receives an input operation from a player, and a A ball lending operation device that accepts the input operation of and a decoration device 2 that performs light emitting effects etc. according to the game state 2 and further comprising:

[0021] The production operation device includes the production button 25, the cross key switch 450, and the volume adjustment button It is an operation device including switches 451a and 451b, and is equipped with a top tray unit so that the player can easily operate it. It is provided in the upper center of the knit 20 and its left side. The production button 25 is on the operation panel 49 It is placed in the opening of the operation panel 490 so that it is surrounded by 0. The operation panel 490 is It is possible to reflect light by plating the surface with metal or making the whole metal, such as It has a silver (silver) metallic luster. When the production button 25 emits light, the surrounding operation panels At 490, the light from the production button 25 is reflected, and the lighting production of the production button 25 becomes effective. .

[0022] The production button 25 includes a built-in production button switch 25a and a surface-mounted production button switch 25a. may include a touch panel 25b.

[0023] Button switches 451a and 451b for volume adjustment are provided on the operation panel 69 of the upper tray unit 20. 0, and controls the volume of speaker 19 (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b). Increase or decrease (+-) to adjust. Cross key switch 450 (cross key SW) button switches 451a and 451b for volume adjustment on the upper left side of the operation panel 490 of the port 20. It is provided adjacently and, for example, adjusts the brightness of the performance LED. cross key switch 450 , may also be called directional key switches, and multiple (for example, four) arranged in the front, back, left, and right A general one consisting of a switch may be used. For example, while waiting for a customer and / or playing (during a game) When the button switches 451a and 451b for volume adjustment are pushed down in a predetermined state such as The volume of the speaker 19 may be adjustable, with a front or rear switch on the cross key switch 450. It may be possible to adjust the amount of light (brightness, luminance) of the production LED, etc. by pressing down the switch. . It should be noted that the cross key switch 4 is not provided with the volume adjustment button switches 451a and 451b. The volume of speaker 19 may be adjustable by pressing the left or right switch of 50. stomach.

[0024] When the player operates the effect operation device (especially the effect button 25), the display device 41 (Refer to Figure 2) Effect that intervenes the player's operation in a special figure fluctuation display game etc. It can be performed. For example, you can select a production pattern (production mode) or support start memory For example, it is possible to execute a notice effect that gives advance notice of the result of the variable display game to be played. na Also, the variable display game includes a special variable display game, and if it is simply a variable display game shall refer to a special figure variation display game in this specification.

[0025] In addition, the player can operate the effect operation device not only during execution of the variable display game but also during non-execution. The effect pattern may also be changed by

[0026] The game state when the variable display game is executed consists of a plurality of game states. normal play A skill state (normal state) is a game state in which no special game state occurs. Also special A game state is, for example, a special A state with a high probability of occurrence of a result (for example, a big hit) Special game state), small hit game state (small hit state). In this way, the game machine 10 is a special A game control device 100 (game state selection means, The setting means) selects (sets) one game state from among the plurality of game states and sets the current game state. state can be

[0027] Here, the variable probability state (specific game state) continues until the next big hit occurs (rule type), and one that continues until a predetermined number of variable display games are executed (number-of-time type) , ST), and those that continue until a predetermined probability fall lottery is won (fall lottery type), etc. be.

[0028] Furthermore, without determining whether or not to generate a probability variable state by the jackpot pattern random number, the jackpot You may make it always generate a probability change state, when it generate|occur|produces.

[0029] The ball lending operation device is an operation device operated by a player when borrowing a game ball. It is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 490 of the unit 20 . The ball rental operation device has a balance display unit 490a, a ball rental button 27, and a return button 28 are provided. Balance display unit 490a is a display area where the balance of a prepaid card or the like is displayed. The ball lending button 27 It is a button operated by the player when borrowing, and the return button 28 is adjacent to the gaming machine 10. When ejecting a prepaid card etc. from the card unit (not shown) arranged like These are buttons operated by the player.

[0030] The decoration device 22 accommodates lighting members such as LEDs inside, and emits light depending on the game state. It is a device for dispensing, etc., and is provided in the upper tray unit 20. As shown in FIG. Arranged inside the decoration device 22 The provided lighting member constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

[0031] Below the glass frame 15 including the above-described upper tray unit 20 and the like, and below the front frame 12 , an operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of the ball launcher (not shown) and a game ball are stored. A lower tray unit 29 having a lower tray 23 and the like that can be fastened is provided. lower plate unit 29 and The upper tray units 20 are matched in shape and are arranged side by side in a vertical direction. fine dish By operating the upper plate operation part 435 of the knit 20, the game ball of the upper plate 21 is transferred to the lower plate 23 and can flow down.

[0032] The operation handle 24 is located in the lower right part of the front frame 12 and below the right lower speaker 19b. are placed. When the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball shooting device The game balls supplied from the upper plate 21 are shot to the game area 32 of the game board 30. - 特許庁 from ball launcher The shooting speed of the game ball to be shot increases as the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 24 increases. is set to That is, the ball launching device has a force (speed) to shoot the game ball into the game area 32. degree) can be changed in response to the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, The game ball can be shot in various different shooting modes. In the shooting mode, on the left side of the game area 32 left-handed (normal hitting) in which the game ball flows down, and the game ball flows on the right side of the game area 32. Includes a right-handed hit that brings you down.

[0033] The lower plate 23 of the lower plate unit 29 is spaced from the upper plate unit 20 by a predetermined distance. located below the unit. The lower plate 23 penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction. and an opening / closing operation part 23b for opening and closing the ball extraction hole 23a. be. When the player operates the opening / closing operation part 23b to open the ball removal hole 23a, the lower tray 2 The game balls stored in 3 can be discharged to the outside through the ball extraction hole 23a.

[0034] In addition, on the back side of the front frame 12, a power supply device 400 for supplying power to various devices and an island facility are installed. An upper tank 448 for storing game balls replenished from a replenishment device (not shown) placed, an upper A payout device (payout unit) that pays out game balls flowing down from the tank 448 to the upper tray 21 are placed.

[0035] [Game board] Next, the game board 30 of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 2 is a game machine 10 is a front view of a game board 30 provided in 10. FIG.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-like game board main body 3 that serves as a mounting base for various members. Equipped with 0a. The game board main body 30a is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the game board main body 30a A game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is provided on the front surface of the. The game machine 10 is A game is played by shooting a game ball from a ball shooting device into a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31. It is configured to A windmill is provided in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. and obstacle nails etc. are arranged, and the launched game ball changes the rolling direction by these members It flows down the game area 32 from.

[0037] Approximately in the center of the game area 32, there is a center window that forms a display area for the variable display game. A case (front structure) 40 is attached. Window formed in center case 40 Behind the is a production display device (variable display device) that variably displays (variable display) a plurality of identification information A display device 41 is arranged. The display device 41 is, for example, a liquid crystal display In addition, the display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 30 through the window of the center case 40. are arranged so that Note that the display device 41 is not limited to having a liquid crystal display. , EL, CRT, or the like may be provided.

[0038] A plurality of variable display areas are provided on the display screen (display unit) of the display device 41, and each variable display area is provided. Identification information (special symbols) and characters that produce a variable display game are displayed in the dynamic display area. . In addition, images based on the progress of the game (jackpot display, fanfare display, error display, etc.) are displayed on the display screen. , etc.) are displayed.

[0039] In addition, the center case 40 is provided with a game ball flowing down the game area 32. and the inflow port 40a to the warp passage 40e for guiding to the inside of the warp passage 40e A stage portion 40b on which game balls can roll is provided. Center case 40 stay Since the jig portion 40b is arranged above the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, The game ball rolled on the stage part 40b wins the starting winning port 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 It's getting easier.

[0040] At the top and right side of the center case 40, there are an upper production unit 40c and a side part, respectively. A production unit 40d is provided. Upper production unit 40c and side production unit 40d constitutes a part of the board decoration device 46 (see FIG. 4) and the board rendering device 44 (see FIG. 4) .

[0041] In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, there is a normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start game g) 34 is provided. Inside the normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal pattern starting gate 34 A gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) is provided for detecting the passing game ball. ing. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal pattern start gate 34, the normal pattern A variable display game is executed.

[0042] A general prize winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower left gaming area 32 of the center case 40. A general prize winning port 35 is also arranged in the game area 32 on the lower right side of the intercase 40 . these Winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 35 is performed by the winning opening switch (SW) provided in the general winning opening 35 ) 35a-35n (see FIG. 3).

[0043] The game area 32 below the center case 40 is provided with the conditions for starting the special figure fluctuation display game. A starting winning opening (starting opening 1, first starting winning area) 36 is provided. center case 40 In the game area 32 on the right side of the normal figure start gate 34, there is a second start winning opening (starting opening 2, a normal variable winning device 37 (normal electric accessory, normal electric) with a second start winning area) is provided be The normal variable winning device 37 rotates forward to convert to a state where game balls can easily flow in. A movable member (movable piece) 37b is provided. When the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball is normally prevented from winning in the variable prize winning device 37. A game ball starts winning a prize mouth 36 or When winning the normal fluctuation winning device 37, a special figure fluctuation display game is executed as an auxiliary game be It should be noted that the start winning port 36 is designed to make it easier for game balls to win when hitting left, In the position 37, it becomes easy for a game ball to win a prize when hitting to the right.

[0044] The movable member 37b is a so-called tongue type normal electric accessory, and the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game operates through the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) when the is in a predetermined stop display mode The open state (advantageous for the player easy winning state). If the movable member 37b is not in the open state (easy winning state), A closed state (non-easy-to-win state, difficult-to-win state) in which it is difficult for game balls to flow into the normal variable winning device 37; Become. In addition, in this embodiment, the start winning port 36 is different from the normal variable winning device 37, It does not have a movable member (opening / closing member) and is always in an open state (open state). material) is also possible.

[0045] The movable member 37b is controlled by a game control device 100, which will be described later. game control The device 100 shortens the variation time of the normal pattern variation display game and increases the hit probability of the normal pattern variation display game. By setting the rate to a higher probability than usual, the frequency of occurrence of easy-to-win states can be increased, and special games The occurrence time of the easy-to-win state is longer than the easy-to-win state that occurs in the normal game state where no moves are performed. By doing so, a time saving state (general electric support state) is generated as the above-mentioned specific game state. be. In addition, even in the probability change state (excluding the latent probability change state), the time saving state (general electricity support (defective state) occurs.

[0046] In the gaming area 32 to the right of the starting winning opening 36, there is a lower winning opening solenoid 38b (see Figure 3). Attachment to open the lower grand prize opening which opens the grand prize opening by retracting from the front to the back side. A first special variable prize winning device 38 (special electric accessory) having an opening / closing door 38c in the form of a car is provided. There is. The first special variable winning device 38 closes the grand prize opening depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. from closed state (closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) to open state (game state that is advantageous to the player) ), and by making it easier for the game ball to flow into the lower prize opening, the player can play the prescribed game. It is designed to give value (for example, the number of shortened times / number of guaranteed changes after winning the prize ball or jackpot) . In addition, inside the lower prize winning hole, a lower winning hole is installed as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the big winning hole. A prize opening switch 38a (count switch) is provided. In addition, the 1st special variable prize The device 38 makes it easier for game balls to win when hitting right-handed.

[0047] In the gaming area 32 above the normal variable winning device 37, there is a large winning opening solenoid 39b (Fig. An opening / closing door that opens the upper prize opening by rotating the upper end side to the right side by rotating the A second special variable winning device 39 having a number 39c is provided. 2nd special variable winning device 39 is a state in which the big prize opening is closed (closed which is disadvantageous to the player) depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. (closed state) to open state (special game state advantageous to the player) and enter the big prize opening. By facilitating the influx of game balls, players can receive predetermined game value (for example, prize balls or winnings at the end of a jackpot). The number of time reductions / probable number of changes after the end of the process is given. In addition, there is a prize in the grand prize opening. The upper large prize opening switch 39a (counting switch) (see Figure 3). In addition, the second special variable winning device 39 has a right-handed player. It becomes easier for game balls to win prizes. In addition, the lower large winning opening switch 38a and the upper large winning opening switch 39a is collectively called the big prize opening switch 43.

[0048] Inside the second special variable winning device 39, a specific area 86 (so-called V winning hole) is provided. ing. After the opening / closing door 39c is opened by a small hit, play in the specific area 86 (V prize opening) A jackpot is confirmed when the ball hits the ball. Specific area 86 is left open for a long time only during a small hit. The game ball may be made to pass easily by, for example, being In addition, the game control device 100 is A sensor (specific area switch 72 described later), etc. detects the passing of the game ball to the specific area 86 (V winning). It can be detected through the At the same time, the production control device 300 (described later) receives information indicating that there has been a V-winning (passing through a specific area). commands, etc.). Then, the performance control device 300 displays the V winning prize on the display device 41, etc. It can be announced at a later date.

[0049] That is, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is a so-called 1 type and 2 type mixed machine (1+2 type machine). . In this embodiment, by opening the second special variable prize winning device 39 with a small hit, the second special variable prize winning device 39 is opened. A game ball enters a V prize in the specific area 86 (V prize opening) in the special variable prize winning device 39, and a jackpot is generated. live.

[0050] General winning hole 35, starting winning hole 36, normal variable winning device 37, and special variable winning device 38 , 39, when a game ball wins a prize, the payout control device 200 (see Fig. 3) The number of prize balls according to the type of winning hole is discharged from the payout device to the upper tray 21. Also, the lower gaming area Area 32 is provided with an out port 30b for collecting game balls that have not won a prize, such as a winning port. Ru. In addition, there are 35 general winning holes, 36 starting winning holes, 37 normal variable winning devices, and special variable winning holes. Devices 38, 39 and their vicinity are equipped with LEDs (described later) that can emit light when a game ball has won a prize. A part of the board decoration device 46) is provided.

[0051] In addition, a special figure fluctuation display game is located outside the gaming area 32 and at the lower right corner of the gaming board body 30a. (Special figure 1 variable display game, Special figure 2 variable display game) and regular figure variable display game. A collective display device 50 is provided. The batch display device 50 includes an LED lamp (light emitting part, The display unit 51 to 60 is comprised of a light member) and displays information such as the current gaming status.

[0052] The batch display device 50 is a variable table consisting of a 7-segment display (LED lamp), etc. First special figure fluctuation display section 51 (special figure 1 indicator, lamp D1) and second special figure fluctuation table for the show game The display section 52 (special figure 2 display, lamp D2) and the variable display section 53 (normal figure variable display) for the normal figure variable display game. Graphic display, lamps D8, D10, D18) and each variable display game start (hold) memory number information Knowledge memory display section (special map 1 reservation display 54, special map 2 reservation display 55, general map reservation display 56 ) and has. The special figure 1 reservation display 54 is composed of lamps D11 and D12. The special figure 2 reservation display 55 is composed of lamps D13 and D14. General figure hold display 56 is composed of lamps D15 and D16.

[0053] In addition, the batch display device 50 also shows when the player is hitting right-handed (when he should be hitting right-handed) or when he is hitting left-handed (when he is normally hitting). ), a first gaming state display unit 57 (first gaming state indicator, lamp D7), When a time saving state occurs, a second game state display section 58 (second game state display section 58) lights up to notify the occurrence of a time saving state. Skill status indicator, lamp D17), when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, the jackpot probability state is high probability state A third game state display section 59 (third game state display, probability state) display, lamp D9), number of rounds at jackpot (number of opening / closing times of special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39) ) is provided with a round display section 60 (lamp D3-D6).

[0054] In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, the variable display game displays identification information (e.g. , the center segment) is executed by a fluctuating display that repeatedly turns on and off (blinks). In addition , the special figure 1 display 51, and the special figure 2 display 52 are not limited to such segment type display parts, It may be composed of a collection of multiple LEDs, and when performing variable display, the display All LEDs installed as a device can be turned on or off (all LEDs flash at the same time), or when circulating. On (one LED turns on and off in a predetermined order every predetermined time), or multiple This can also be done by turning on and off (flashing) a predetermined number of LEDs, or by turning on and off in cycles. stomach. Also in the general figure display 53, the variable display game turns lamps D10 and D18 on and off. Executed by repeated fluctuating display (blinking). In addition, regular map display 53 and special map 1 display 5 1. Like the special figure 2 display 52, it can be configured as appropriate.

[0055] The lamp display device 80 displays lighting and turning off as a pattern (a fourth special pattern and a fourth pattern described later). Lamp display parts 1 and 2 (LED) that perform a variable display (flashing) that repeats the display, and each special figure change. It has a lamp display section 3-6 (LED) for notifying the starting (suspended) memory number of the dynamic display game. Na In addition, the lamp display device 80 is controlled by a production control device 300 (described later).

[0056] Lamp display sections 1 and 2 display fluctuations at a predetermined blinking cycle (for example, 200 msec). Flashes in seconds)). In other words, switching between turning off and turning on lamp display sections 1 and 2 takes place at 2 of the blinking cycle. This is performed in a period of 1 / 100 msec (for example, 100 msec). Special figure 1 display of batch display device 50 51, the fluctuation time of the variable display on the special figure 2 display 52 and the regular figure display 53 is the game control device 1 00, whereas the fluctuation time of the lamp display sections 1 and 2 of the lamp display device 80 is It is measured by an output control device 300 (described later).

[0057] Lamp display parts 3 and 4 (Special figure 1 pending LED 1, Special figure 1 pending LED 2) are off and on. Depending on the combination of state and blinking state, the number of special drawings 1 pending (first starting memory number) is displayed. similarly , Lamp display parts 5 and 6 (special figure 2 pending LED 1, special figure 2 pending LED 2) are off, lit Depending on the combination of state and flashing state, the number of special figures 2 pending (second start memory number) is displayed. lamp The display unit 3-6 ends the display of the pending number due to the occurrence of a big hit, but when it is not in the state of a big hit (Including the case where reach, which will be described later, occurs on the display device 41) displays the number of reservations.

[0058] Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10, the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game I will explain the details.

[0059] In the game machine 10, a game ball is launched toward the game area 32 from a ball launcher (not shown). The game is played by The launched game balls are arranged in various places within the game area 32. It flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction due to obstacle nails, windmills, etc. 34, general winning slot 35, starting winning slot 36, normal variable winning device 37, or special variable winning device Places 38 and 39 to win or enter a ball, or exit port 30b provided at the bottom of gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area 32. And general prize opening 35, starting prize opening 36, general prize opening When a game ball wins in the general variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39, it is determined that the prize has been won. The number of prize balls according to the type of winning hole is discharged to the upper tray 21 via the payout device.

[0060] The general pattern starting gate 34 includes a gate that detects a game ball that has passed through the general pattern starting gate 34. A switch 34a (see FIG. 3) is provided. The game ball passes through the normal figure starting gate 34. and the random value for hit determination detected by the gate switch 34a and extracted at this time. A general figure fluctuation display game is executed based on the determination result.

[0061] A situation in which the general figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, the general figure variable display game has already been played. However, if the relevant general pattern fluctuation display game has not ended, or the result of the general pattern fluctuation display game is a win. When the normal variable prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state, the game ball is in the normal figure starting game. If the normal pattern starting memory number (normal pattern pending number) is less than the upper limit number, the memory number will be changed. It is added (+1).

[0062] In the general pattern start memory (normal pattern reservation), there is a hit to determine the hit or miss of the general pattern fluctuation display game A random number for judgment is stored, and if this random number for judgment matches the judgment value, the A specific result mode (specific result) is derived by winning the normal pattern fluctuation display game.

[0063] The general pattern fluctuation display game is executed by the general pattern display device 53 provided in the collective display device 50 It is becoming The normal map display 53 is in the lighting state as the normal identification information (normal map). is displayed, and in the off state, it is composed of an LED that indicates a deviation, and this LED blinks. By doing so, the variable display of the normal identification information is performed, and after the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the LED is lit or The result is displayed by turning off the light.

[0064] If the normal random number extracted when passing the normal pattern start gate 34 is a hit value, the normal pattern display The normal pattern (normal pattern) displayed on the device 53 stops in the hit state, and the hit state is reached. At this time, By driving the common solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), the movable member 37b is It is converted to an open state only for a period of time (for example, 3 seconds x 2 times), and the entry of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 Awards are allowed.

[0065] Winning of the game ball to the starting prize winning port 36 and winning to the normal variable prize winning device 37 are It is detected by the switch 36a (see FIG. 3) and the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the start prize mouth 36 is detected as the start prize ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, The game balls that are stored up to a predetermined upper limit and won the normal variable prize winning device 37 are special. Fig. 2 is detected as the starting winning ball of the variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit.

[0066] Starting the special figure fluctuation display game When the winning ball is detected, the big hit random number, Fluctuation pattern random numbers and the like are extracted. These random numbers are the special figure reservation notes of the game control device 100 Storage area (part of RAM) for each predetermined number of times (for example, up to 8 times) as a special figure start winning memory ) will be stored up to the limit. The number of memory of the special figure starting prize memory is the number of starting prizes of the batch display device 50 It is displayed on the special figure 1 reservation indicator 54 and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 55 of the knowledge, and the display device 4 It is also displayed on the display screen of 1.

[0067] The game control device 100, the winning prize to the starting winning mouth 36 or the first starting memory (special figure 1 starting memory Memory, special figure 1 pending), to run the special figure 1 variable display game with the special figure 1 indicator 51. Ma In addition, the game control device 100 is the winning prize to the normal variable winning device 37 or the second start memory (special 2 start memory, special figure 2 pending), run special figure 2 variable display game with special figure 2 indicator 52 do.

[0068] Special figure 1 fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game) and special figure 2 fluctuation display game (second special figure In the figure fluctuation display game), the identification information (special It is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode after the symbol, special figure) is variably displayed.

[0069] In addition, in the display device 41, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, (e.g., numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are displayed in a variable display game. be done.

[0070] The decoration special figure variable display game in the display device 41 is a decoration special figure composed of the numbers etc. described above. Another design (identification information) is left (first special design), right (second special design), middle (third special design) The changing display (scrolling display) is started in order, and after a predetermined time, the changing symbols are stopped in order. It is performed by letting and displaying the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, the display device 41 , various effects and displays such as the appearance of characters are performed to enhance interest. In addition, the decoration special figure In the variable display game, the run of the lamp display device 80 is used as another decorative special pattern (identification information). In the pu display part 1, 2, the fourth special pattern (4th symbol) changes. After a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the lamp display sections 1 and 2, In the case of a deviation, it stops with "lights off", and in the case of a big hit or a small hit, it stops with "lights on".

[0071] The winning of the game ball to the starting winning port 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 is not performed at a predetermined timing. (If the jackpot random value at the time of winning detection is the jackpot value), the special figure fluctuation display game As a result of the display pattern, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived, and the jackpot state ( special game state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is a special result mode (for example, For example, the numbers such as "7,7,7" are aligned).

[0072] At this time, the special variable winning device 38, 39 is the big winning opening solenoid (38b, 39b) ( Fig. 3), the big prize mouth opens from the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). converted to state. That is, the large winning openings provided in the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are predetermined or until a predetermined number of game balls win, during which time the player wins a lot of game balls A privilege that can be obtained is given.

[0073] The winning of the game ball to the first start winning port 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 is at a predetermined timing If it is done (if the jackpot random value at the time of winning detection is a small hit value), the special figure fluctuation display game As a result of the game, a specific result mode (small hit result mode) is derived by the display pattern, state. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 becomes a small hit result mode. In addition, the book In the embodiment, the jackpot random number value is also used for the judgment of the small hit, but the small hit value (small hit judgment value ) is different from the jackpot value (jackpot determination value).

[0074] At this time, the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are connected to the big winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b (Fig. 3 ), the large winning opening is changed from closed to open for a predetermined short period of time. In addition, the total opening time of the big winning opening is longer in the small winning state (small winning gaming state) than in the jackpot state (special Since it is shorter than the game state), the game value that the player can obtain in the small win state is higher than in the big win state. The value (the number of acquired balls) is small. In addition, in both the small hit state and the big hit state, the big winning mouth is open. state, the big hit state is called the first special game state, and the small hit state is called the second special game state. You can For simplicity, in this embodiment, the special variable winning device 39 ( Only the upper big winning mouth) is converted to the open state, and the big hit state (big hit state due to V winning during the small win) ), only the special variable winning device 38 (lower grand winning opening) is converted to the open state. be.

[0075] Here, the difference between the big win and the small win will be explained.

[0076] A big win is a special result that involves the activation of a conditional device, and a minor win is a special result that does not involve the activation of a conditional device. specific result. A condition device is a special figure fluctuation display game in which a big hit occurs (the jackpot pattern stops). Stop display) is activated, and when the condition device is activated, for example, a jackpot state occurs Specific for continuously operating the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 as special electric accessories flag is set. Moreover, the specific region 86 It may mean that there was a game ball passing (V winning) to. If the condition device does not work , for example, the above-mentioned specific flag is not set as in the case of simply winning a small lottery means. However, as will be described later in this embodiment, if there is a V prize during the small hit state If so, the conditional device will be activated. In addition, the "conditioning device" is the software It may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off electronically, or it may be turned on and off electrically. It may be a hardware means such as a switch that is turned off. In addition, the "condition device" is In the field of pachinko machines, as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of electric accessories is a term commonly used in the used as a word.

[0077] Specifically, in the case of a big hit, a special variable winning device by setting a big hit flag is released, in the case of a small hit, a special change is made by setting a small hit flag A dynamic winning device is released.

[0078] In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 may be configured as separate indicators Although it may be configured as the same display device, each special figure fluctuation display game is not executed at the same time is set to In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has priority over the special figure 1 fluctuation display game It is designed to be executed, and the start memory of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game There is a special figure 2 fluctuation display game when it becomes possible to execute the special figure fluctuation display game Executed (special figure 2 pending priority digestion, special figure 2 priority change).

[0079] For the decorative special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure Figure 2 The variable display game may be executed on separate display devices or separate display areas. , may be executed on the same display device or display area. In this case, special figure 1 fluctuation display game The decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is not executed at the same time You can do

[0080] It should be noted that, in the following description, do not distinguish between the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. If not, it is simply called a special figure fluctuation display game.

[0081] Also, although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36 in the starting winning opening 36 a, starting port 2 switch 37a in normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a, winning port The switch 35a and count switches (38a, 39a) are equipped with magnetic detection coils. A non-contact type that detects a game ball using the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when metal approaches the coil. Magnetic proximity sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. In addition, the number of game machines 10 The glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 etc. and the front frame (game frame) 12 etc. The provided front frame open detection switch 64 (body frame open detection switch) has a mechanical contact can be used.

[0082] [Game control device] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game control system of the game machine 10. As shown in FIG. The game machine 10 is a game control device 10 0 (main board), the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls the game. board), and a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111 a CPU unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output port, a driver, etc. etc., and connects between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit 130. It consists of a data bus 140 and the like.

[0083] The CPU unit 110 is a gaming microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC). U) 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and the CPU operating clock and timer interrupt , and an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that generates a reference clock for the random number generation circuit. do. A game control device 100 and a solenoid or motor driven by the game control device 100 32V DC, 12V DC, 5V DC generated by the power supply 400 A DC voltage of a predetermined level, such as V, is supplied to enable operation.

[0084] The power supply 400 is an ACDC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V from an AC power supply of 24V. Lower level DC voltage such as inverter or DC32V voltage to DC12V, DC5V A normal power supply unit 410 having a DC-DC converter or the like that generates a game microcomputer 11 A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 1 in the event of a power failure; It has a power monitoring circuit, a power failure monitoring signal and a reset to inform the game control device 100 of power failure occurrence and recovery. A control signal generator 430 for generating and outputting a control signal such as a set signal is provided.

[0085] In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, The backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a separate board or on a game control unit. It may be configured to be integral with the device 100, that is, to be provided on the main substrate. game board 30 and Since the game control device 100 is subject to replacement when the model is changed, the power supply device 400 or the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 43 on a board different from the main board By providing 0, it is possible to eliminate the replacement target and reduce the cost.

[0086] The backup power supply unit 420 consists of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. can do. The backup power supply is the gaming microcomputer 111 ( especially the internal RAM), and the data stored in the RAM is preserved even during a power failure or after the power is turned off. It is designed to be retained. The control signal generation unit 430 is generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example. It monitors the voltage of 32V applied and detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops below 17V, for example, and shuts down. It changes the voltage monitoring signal and outputs a reset signal after a predetermined time. Also, turn on the power When the power is turned on or when the power is restored, the reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time.

[0087] Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112 . RAM When the initialization switch 112 is pressed and turned on, an initialization switch signal is generated, Based on this, the RAM 111c in the game microcomputer 111 and the RA in the payout control device 200 A process of forcibly initializing the information stored in M ​​is performed. is not particularly limited No, but the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is the game microcomputer 1 It is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by 11. reset The signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to reset.

[0088] In addition, the game control device 100 (main board) is provided with a setting key switch 93. setting keith When the switch 93 is turned on by an operator's rotation operation or the like, Set the probability setting value (setting value) according to the setting to be changed. Note that RAM initialization The switch 112 is a set value change switch that can change the probability set value according to the operator's operation. can also be used. In this embodiment, the probability setting value is a winning It is a setting value for setting the selection probability, but other game conditions (such as production) other than probability are also set probability. It can be changed according to the fixed value. For example, the higher the probability setting value, the higher the winning probability. good. The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are used for setting ( setting change means (setting change device 42, setting means) capable of changing the probability setting value). na Note that another switch, not the RAM initialization switch 112, also serves as the setting value change switch. Alternatively, a dedicated set value change switch may be provided.

[0089] The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are the game control device inside the game machine 10. Since it is provided on the device 100, it cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 (body frame) is opened. is located in an inaccessible location (inaccessible location). That is, a general player can set key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 cannot be accessed and operated.

[0090] As will be described later, when the game machine 10 is powered on (recovery from power failure, power recovery), the game machine 10 Probability setting according to the on / off state of constant key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 The setting variable state (setting change state, setting possible state, setting change mode) in which the value can be changed (settable) mode), setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which probability setting values ​​can be confirmed, etc. can do.

[0091] In the present embodiment, the probability setting values ​​are defined, for example, in six stages, and probability setting value 1 (setting 1 ), probability setting value 2 (setting 2), probability setting value 3 (setting 3), probability setting value 4 (setting 4), probability There are set value 5 (setting 5) and probability setting value 6 (setting 6). In general, setting 1 gives the player the most It is a disadvantageous setting, and setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player. Settings 1 and 2 are low settings and , settings 3 and 4 are intermediate settings (intermediate settings), and settings 5 ​​and 6 are high settings.

[0092] In the probability setting change process, the operator presses the RAM initialization switch 112. Each time, the working set value (setting) in the working set value area is set to set value 0 (setting 1, probability set value 1). → Setting value 1 (Setting 2, Probability setting value 2) → Setting value 2 (Setting 3, Probability setting value 3) → Setting value 3 ( Setting 4, probability setting value 4) → setting value 4 (setting 5, probability setting value 5) → setting value 5 (setting 6, probability Setting value 6) → setting value 0 (setting 1) → setting value 1 (setting 2) → . child , the RAM initialization switch 112 also functions as a set value change switch. In addition , For convenience of explanation, set the work setting values ​​0 to 5 respectively during the setting change state (setting change mode). Probability setting values ​​1 to 6 are provided correspondingly, but the working setting value and the probability setting value are in the same numerical range (that is, 0 to 5 or 1 to 6) may be treated as the same (work setting value and probability setting value to the same number).

[0093] In addition, instead of operating the RAM initialization switch 112 (set value change switch), The switch 93 may be rotated to a predetermined position to change the probability set value. Also , The probability setting value is not limited to 6 steps. and for the selected working setpoint of 0-5. The corresponding display probability setting value is, for example, a 4-digit 7-segment type (8-segment type including dot Dp). It is displayed on the performance display device 152 or the like, which is a display device of the management type). Also, the front of the game machine (e.g. For example, the collective display device 50) displays information on setting values ​​such as probability setting values ​​for display (for example, probability setting A display that can read values ​​1 to 6) may be displayed. In addition, the front of the game machine (for example, 50), not only during the setting variable state and setting confirmation state, but also during game control execution (game Also during execution of the system processing), information regarding set values ​​such as probability set values ​​for display may be displayed.

[0094] The game microcomputer 111 has a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111a , a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111b and an RA that can be read and written at any time It has an M (random access memory) 111c.

[0095] ROM111b is immutable information for game control (program, fixed data, various random numbers judgment value, etc.) are stored in a non-volatile manner. RAM111c of CPU111a at the time of game control It is used as a work area, a storage area for various signals and random values, and contains information related to games (game (skill information) is stored, and a holding storage means capable of storing and holding the stored information even if a power failure occurs becomes. Electrically rewritable like EEPROM as ROM111b or RAM111c A non-volatile memory that can be used may also be used.

[0096] In addition, the ROM 111b stores, for example, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the content of the effect, the reach Variation pattern for determining the variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the presence or absence of the occurrence of the state memory table. The fluctuation pattern table is stored as a starting memory A table for the CPU 111a to refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 and determine the fluctuation pattern. Bull. In addition, in the variation pattern table, Deviation variation pattern table, jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot Tables etc. are included. In addition, these pattern tables include Table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation group table) Bull, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), the fluctuation pattern before reaching the reach state Tables for determining semi-fluctuation patterns (first half fluctuation group table and first half fluctuation pattern option table, etc.).

[0097] Here, reach (reach state) means having a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results is a predetermined characteristic A game state (special game state) in which the game state is advantageous to the player when another result mode is obtained. In the gaming machine 10, at the stage where some of the multiple display results have not yet been derived and displayed, A display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for becoming a special result mode. cormorant. In other words, the reach state means that the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display Even when the result reaches the stage before the derivation display, from the display condition that becomes the special result mode It refers to a display mode that is not shifted. And, for example, while maintaining the state where the special result mode is complete The state of performing variable display with multiple variable display areas (so-called full rotation reach) is also the reach state include. In addition, the reach state means that the display control of the display device progresses and the display result is derived and displayed. The display state at the time when it reaches the stage before being displayed, and before the display result is derived and displayed A condition that at least some of the determined display results of the plurality of variable display areas are in a special result mode Refers to the display state when the conditions are satisfied.

[0098] Therefore, for example, the decoration special figure variation table displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game A display game displays a plurality of identifying information for a predetermined period of time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas of the display device. After displaying the information in a fluctuating manner, the fluctuating display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, and the results are displayed. , the left and right variable display areas indicate the state where the conditions for the special result mode are met (for example, the same The state in which the variable display stops at the first identification information) is the reach state. Besides, all variable displays Once the area's fluctuation display is stopped, any two of the left, middle, or right fluctuation display areas A state where the conditions for a special result mode are met (for example, a state where the identification information is the same, but (excluding special result modes) is set as reach state, and the remaining one variable display area is changed from reach state. You may make it display dynamically.

[0099] The reach state includes multiple reach effects, and a special result mode (jackpot mode) is introduced. As a system (type) of reach effects with different possibilities (different expectations), Reach (N Reach), Special 1 Reach (SP1 Reach), Special 2 Reach (SP 2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach. The expected level of jackpot (expected value) is: No reach < Normal reach < Special 1 reach <Special 2 Reach <Special 3 Reach <Premier Reach> ing. Also, in the reach state, at least the special result mode is derived in the special figure fluctuation display game. It is included in the fluctuation display mode in the case of a jackpot (in the case of a jackpot). Suwa If it is determined that the special result pattern is not derived in the special figure fluctuation display game (in the case of a failure) It may also be included in the variation display mode in case). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is , this is a state in which there is a high possibility of a jackpot compared to a case where a reach state does not occur.

[0100] In addition, the expectation level of a production (notice) indicates the probability of winning the jackpot if that production is selected. The selection rate of the performance when it is a jackpot and the selection rate when it is not a jackpot (when it is a loss) It can be calculated based on the selection rate of the performance, etc.

[0101] The CPU111a executes the game control program in the ROM111b and It generates control signals (commands) for the device 200 and the production control device 300, solenoids, It generates and outputs a drive signal for the display device to control the entire game machine 10 . Also, not shown However, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot random number , jackpot pattern random number to determine the jackpot pattern, small hit to determine the small hit pattern Design random number, design random number per sapo for determining the time-saving design (stop design per sapo) described later, Variation patterns in special figure variation display games (variation in various reach and non-reach variation display For generating fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc. for determining the display game execution time, etc.) Based on the random number generation circuit and the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, CPU1 11a timer interrupt signal or random number generation with a predetermined period (eg 4msec Equipped with a clock generator that generates a clock that gives the update timing of the synthesis circuit .

[0102] In addition, the CPU111a, in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game, ROM111b One of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in get the bull. Specifically, the CPU 111a controls the game result (big win) of the special figure variation display game. or lose), or the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state (normal probability Multiple fluctuation pattern tables based on the rate state or high probability state), the number of starting memories Select and acquire any one variation pattern table from among. where CPU11 1a, when executing a special figure variation display game, multiple variations stored in ROM 111b Variation distribution information for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the pattern tables information acquisition means.

[0103] The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface and an output interface. Equipped with a chase etc., according to the prize ball payout command (command and data) from the game control device 100 Then, the payout motor 91 of the payout unit is driven, and the control for paying out the prize balls is performed. In addition, the payout control device 200 pays out based on a ball rental request signal from the card unit 600. It drives the payout motor 91 of the unit and performs control for paying out the rental ball.

[0104] The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 receives radio waves for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine. Sensor 62 (panel radio wave sensor), gate switch 34a of normal map start gate 34, first start input Start mouth 1 switch 36a in prize mouth 36, start in second start prize mouth 37 (normal fluctuation prize winning device) Moving mouth 2 switch 37a, winning mouth switch 35a of general winning mouth 35, special variable winning device 38 , 39 large winning opening switch 43 (lower large winning opening switch 38a, upper large winning opening switch 39a ) and the 11V high and 7V low supplied by these switches. An interface that receives a negative logic signal such as A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided.

[0105] Furthermore, the interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 has a specific area switch 72, a residual It is connected to a ball discharge port switch 73 and an out ball detection switch 74. Specific area switch 72 detects the passing of the game ball (V winning hole) to the specific area 86 (V winning hole). Remaining bulb outlet The switch 73 passes through the remaining ball discharge port that discharges the game balls from the special variable winning devices 38 and 39. Detects a game ball that has been hit. The out ball detection switch 74 fires into the game area and ends the game. Detect all game balls (that is, all game balls that have passed through the winning hole or out hole 30b) .

[0106] The output of the proximity I / F 121 is the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the 4 Supplied to input port 126 and read to gaming microcontroller 111 via data bus 140 be caught. Of the outputs of proximity I / F121, gate switch 34a and starting port 1 switch Inspection of chi 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, winning port switch 35a, big winning port switch 43 The output signal is input to the third input port 124.

[0107] Also, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 62 and the sensor and switch An abnormality detection signal that is output when an abnormality is detected is input to the second input port 123.

[0108] Also, among the outputs of proximity I / F 121, specific area switch 72, residual bulb outlet switch 73 or the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 74 is input to the fourth input port 126 .

[0109] In addition, the second input port 123 is connected to a fraud detection device provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, etc. The detection signal of the magnetic sensor switch 61, the glass installed in the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10, etc. Frame open detection switch 63, front frame open detection switch provided on the front frame 12 (body frame), etc. Signal from 64 (body frame open detection switch), vibration sensor 6 for detecting vibration of gaming machine 10 The signal from 5 is input.

[0110] Also, the second input port 123 receives the setting key switch signal from the setting key switch 93. It takes it in and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 .

[0111] In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I / F121, the output to the third input port 124 is the game control device It is also supplied from the device 100 to a trial firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. There is. Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the start 1 switch 36a and the start 2 switch The detection signal of the chip 37a is input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the third input port 124. It is configured as follows.

[0112] As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. such a level To enable the conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 has normal IC operation from the power supply 400. In addition to the voltage such as 5V required for operation, a voltage of 12V is supplied. .

[0113] The data held by the third input port 124 is transferred to the gaming microcomputer 111 from the third input port. enable signal CE by decoding the address assigned to It can be read by asserting 2 (changing to valid level). 2nd input port The same applies to the port 123, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122, which will be described later.

[0114] The input unit 120 also includes a frame radio wave fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout signal, and a payout signal. G signal, status signal indicating abnormality in payout, out of shot balls indicating lack of game balls before payout Switch signal, overflow switch signal indicating overflow, on operating handle 24 Touch switch signal based on the input of the provided touch switch, RAM initialization switch 1 12 and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. A first input port 122 is provided. The overflow switch signal is sent to the lower plate 23. Output when it is detected that more than a predetermined amount of skill balls are stored (full) It's a signal. Frame radio fraudulent signals are detected when the frame radio sensor installed on the front frame 12 (main body frame) receives radio waves. This is a signal that is output based on the detection, and the payout busy signal is a signal that is output when the payout control device 200 This is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be accepted.

[0115] The input unit 120 also receives signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400. A Schmidt buffer 125 is provided for inputting the number to the gaming microcomputer 111, etc. Therefore, the Schmitt buffer 125 has the function of removing noise from these input signals. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply 400 is once input to the first input port 122, and then sent to the data server. The data is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the bus 140. In other words, the various switches mentioned above? These signals are treated as equivalent signals. From the outside provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 This is because there are restrictions on the number of terminals that receive the signals.

[0116] On the other hand, the reset signal RST whose noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is It is directly input to the reset terminal provided on the microcomputer 111, and the output section 13 0 ports. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly outputted without going through the output section 130. By outputting to the relay board 70, the port of the relay board 70 (Fig. (not shown) is configured to turn off the sight test signal held in the

[0117] Additionally, the configuration is configured such that the reset signal RST can be output to the sight test equipment via the relay board 70. You can do it like this. Note that the reset signal RST is applied to each port 122, 123 of the input section 120. ,124 is not supplied. Just before the reset signal RST is input, the gaming microcomputer 111 Therefore, the data set to each port of the output section 130 is reset to prevent system malfunction. However, just before the reset signal RST is input, there is a free signal from each port of the input section 120. The data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 will be discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111. This is because it will be abandoned.

[0118] The output unit 130 includes a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the production control device 300 and a gaming Schmidt buffer arranged in the communication path from the technical microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200 132 are provided. From the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 and the payout control device Data is sent to 200 via serial communication. In addition, play from the production control device 300 side. This is a one-way communication in which signals cannot be input to the technology control device 100.

[0119] Furthermore, the output section 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and has a test firing test drive from an accredited organization (not shown). Data that informs the testing device of the special symbol information of the variable display game and signals that indicate the jackpot probability state A buffer 133 that outputs the following information via the relay board 70 is configured to be mountable. bag The F133 is a game control system for pachinko machines installed in game parlors (mass-produced and sold). This is a component that is not mounted on the device (main board). In addition, the output from the proximity I / F121 is Detection signals from switches that do not require processing, such as the starting port switch, do not pass through the buffer 133. It is then supplied to the test firing test equipment via the relay board 70.

[0120] On the other hand, if the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62 are used as they are, they cannot be used as test firing test equipment. A detection signal that cannot be supplied is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and is used as another signal or information. processed into information, for example, as an error signal indicating that the game machine is in a state where game control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test firing test equipment. Ru.

[0121] It should be noted that the relay board 70 receives the signal output from the buffer 133 and It is transmitted by relaying the port that supplies to the device or the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through a buffer. A connector is provided for The port on the relay board 70 is connected to the game microcomputer 11 A chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and is selectively controlled by the signal CE. The signal from the port is supplied to the test-firing test equipment.

[0122] In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and the normal variable winning device 37 is opened. Solenoid (universal electric solenoid) 37c to open, lower large to open the first special variable winning device 38 The winning opening solenoid 38b (large winning opening solenoid 1) and the second special variable winning device 39 are opened. Operate the upper large winning opening solenoid 39b (large winning opening solenoid 2), the lever to operate the specific area A second output port for outputting open / close data of the lever solenoid 86b that opens 86 134 are provided.

[0123] In addition, the output unit 130 outputs LED anodes according to the contents to be displayed on the collective display device 50. A third output port for outputting the on / off data of the segment line to which the terminal is connected 135, Turn on / off the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the bulk display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting off data.

[0124] The output unit 130 also includes LED annotations according to the content to be displayed on the performance display device 152. 6th output port for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the terminal is connected. 141 and the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the performance display device 152 is connected. A seventh output port 142 is provided for outputting on / off data.

[0125] The output unit 130 also outputs information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to an external information terminal 71. A fifth output port 137 is provided for outputting to. External information terminal 71 has a photo A relay is installed, such as an external device installed in a game parlor (information collection terminal or internal management of the game parlor). equipment (such as a hall computer), and can transmit information about the gaming machine 10 to the external device. It can be supplied at any location. Also, from the 5th output port 137, the simulation A firing permission signal is also output to the payout control device 200 via the cut buffer 132.

[0126] Furthermore, the output section 130 includes a general voltage solenoid 37 outputted from the second output port 134. Solenoid drive signal receives opening / closing data signals such as c and big winning opening solenoid 38b, 39b. The first driver (drive circuit) 138a generates and outputs the signal, and outputs from the third output port 135. The first output terminal outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50. 2 driver 138b, current draw of the collective display device 50 output from the 4th output port 136 The third driver 138c outputs the on / off drive signal for the digit line on the input side, and the fifth output port An external information signal to be supplied from the port 137 to an external device such as a management device is output to the external information terminal 71. A fourth driver 138d is provided.

[0127] Furthermore, the output unit 130 includes a performance display device 152 output from the sixth output port 141. Segment driver for performance display that outputs the on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side. Current draw of performance display device 152 output from driver 150a, 7th output port 142 The performance display digit driver 150b outputs the on / off drive signal for the side digit line. It is provided.

[0128] The first driver 138a is designed to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. , DC32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage. In addition, bulk display device 50 DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line. Digit The third driver 138c that drives the digit line uses current to draw out the digit line according to the displayed data. The power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V since it is intended for use as a power source.

[0129] The second driver 138b outputs 12V to the anode of the LED through the segment line. The third driver 138c injects current into the terminal and outputs the ground potential from the cathode terminal. Dynamic drive is achieved in the batch display device 50 by drawing current through the digit line. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs that are selected in sequence using the dynamic method, and the LEDs are turned on. Performance table for outputting 12V The indicator segment driver 150a supplies power to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line. The cathode is connected by the performance display digit driver 150b that outputs the ground potential. By drawing current from the terminal through the digit line, the dynamometer is activated in the performance display device 152. Power supply voltage flows through the selected LEDs in sequence using the micro drive method, causing them to light up. external information signal The fourth driver 138d that outputs to the external information terminal 71 applies a level of 12V to the external information signal. 12V DC is supplied for power supply. In addition, the buffer 133, the second output port 134, The first driver 138a etc. are the output section 130 of the gaming control device 100, that is, the main board. Instead, it may be provided on the relay board 70 side.

[0130] Furthermore, the output unit 130 outputs the identification code and program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 500. A photocoupler 139 is provided for transmitting information such as a program. Photocoupler 13 9, the gaming microcomputer 111 transmits data with the inspection device 500 through serial communication. It is configured to allow two-way communication so that reception can be performed. Please note that the transmission and reception of such data is The serial communication terminal of the gaming microcontroller 111 is used in the same way as a regular general-purpose microprocessor. ports such as input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided. not present.

[0131] In this embodiment, the performance display device 152 includes a plurality of (four) 7-segment type (dot Dp It consists of an 8-segment type display (LED lamp), and a performance display driver 1. 50a and 150b are LED drivers, but are not limited to this.

[0132] The performance display device 152 is provided on the game control device 100 (main board), It may also be provided at other locations. For example, the performance display device 152 displays probability setting values ​​for display, accessories, etc. It is possible to display the ratio, ball output rate, and number of balls ejected.

[0133] Here, the number of ejected balls is the number of game balls ejected from the game area 32 (also called the number of out balls) , the number of game balls that passed through the winning opening (number of winnings) and the number of gaming balls that passed through the out opening 30b This is the total of The number of ejected balls is counted by the signal of the out ball detection switch 74, etc. It can be obtained by In this embodiment, the winning openings include a general winning opening 35 and a starting winning opening. 36 (first starting prize opening, starting opening 1), normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting opening 2) ), and special variable winning devices 38 and 39 (big winning opening).

[0134] The ball output rate is the sum of the number of prize balls against the number of balls released (or the number of balls launched into the game area 32). It is the ratio (percentage) of (number of balls acquired ÷ number of balls released) x 100 (%). That is, out The ball rate is the number of balls acquired (total number of prize balls) per 100 balls emitted.

[0135] For example, the percentage of winnings is determined by the winning percentage for a predetermined period (for example, from the time when gaming machine 10 is turned on until now). Of the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by hitting the jackpot, if the jackpot is in the jackpot state, Percentage (%) of the number of prize balls (number of balls acquired by each role item) obtained by winning the prize (= so-called continuous role item) ratio). In addition, the bonus ratio is obtained by winning the grand prize slot out of the total number of prize balls. The ratio of the number of prize balls (in the jackpot state and in the small hit state) (= big prize opening ratio), or the The number of prize balls obtained by entering the winning hole and the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning hole) It may be a ratio (=generally used so-called accessory ratio (total accessory ratio)).

[0136] Furthermore, the game control device 100 also has the function of a safety device. The safety device is the safe pitch count. By establishing the operating conditions (predetermined conditions) based on the number of balls ejected and games, regular figure fluctuation display games, round games (games during jackpots or small wins), etc. A game stop means (operation) that can generate a game stop state (play disabled state, game prohibited state) that cannot be played. (stopping means). When the game is stopped, a new special symbol fluctuation display game and a new regular symbol fluctuation display Game cannot start. The safety device prevents unauthorized pitches from occurring, such as an abnormally high number of safe pitches. It is possible to take appropriate countermeasures against fraud, and also to prevent players from becoming addicted to gaming. There is a possibility that it can be done. When addiction is suppressed, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

[0137] In this embodiment, the safety device is software (program) in the game control device 100. It is a function realized by the complete function (or ending function, stopping machine Also called Noh). Of course, safety devices are not hardware such as electrical circuits or circuit boards. may also be provided.

[0138] In addition, in this embodiment, the operating condition of the safety device is (1) the number of safe balls and the number of discharged balls; The difference ball number indicating the difference has reached the difference ball reference value (predetermined value), and (2) a small hit even in a big hit This is something unique. The number of difference balls is the number of safe balls minus the number of ejected balls (difference ball number Number = number of safe balls - number of ejected balls). In this way, the operating conditions of the safety device are two-stage conditions (1) Consists of (2). It should be noted that the number of difference balls related to condition (1) is mainly described in this embodiment. , simply, the number of safe balls and the number of ejected balls from the time of power-on to the present, with the power-on as zero. The difference is fine. However, the number of difference balls for condition (1) is The number of difference balls in a predetermined period of time, that is, the number of difference balls based on the lowest value increase in number), which corresponds to the maximum increase in the number of difference balls (so-called MY) in a day's sales. Anything is fine. Other operating conditions may also be used, for example, condition (1) may be the number of safe balls A configuration is also possible in which the reaches a predetermined value. In addition, condition (2) is a special variable winning device is not operating, or a configuration is possible in which the big winning opening is not in an open state. .

[0139] In this embodiment, the number of safe balls is determined for a predetermined period (for example, the period from power-on to the present). This is the total number of prize balls (number of acquired balls, balls put out) determined to be paid out. Prize ball (game ball) ), the total number of prize balls decided to be paid out will be Although it is not equal to the total number of prize balls actually paid out to the upper tray 21 through the The total number of prize balls put out may be measured using a detection switch or the like and may be used as the number of safe balls. Also, discharge The number of balls (number of out balls) is the number of game balls ejected from the game area 32 in a predetermined period, and is It is possible to count by counting the signal from the out-of-ball detection switch 74.

[0140] In addition, instead of the number of ejected balls, the number of ejected balls that were launched and introduced into the game area 32 is the number of ejected balls. A number may be used, and the difference in the number of balls may be expressed as the number of safe balls minus the number of fired balls. Number of game balls launched and discharge The number of balls thrown can be collectively referred to as the number of balls used (number of difference balls = number of safe balls - number of balls used). From the number of balls fired , foul balls that were fired by the ball launcher but did not reach the playing area 32 are excluded, and the difference in the number of balls is -1 is subtracted when one game ball is fired by the ball launcher, and +1 is added when one foul ball is fired. will be calculated. The detection switch (detection sensor) for counting the number of fired balls is installed in the gaming area. The entrance of the game ball to the area 32, that is, the upper end of the guide passage for the launched game ball on the game board 30 It may be provided in the vicinity.

[0141] [Production control device] Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 (sub board) will be described using FIG. Figure 4 2 is a block diagram of an effect control system of the gaming machine 10. FIG.

[0142] The effect control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC ) and commands from the main control microcomputer 311 A graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 according to the code and data. VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a processor and various melodies and sound effects Equipped with a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce such sounds from the speaker 19. Ru.

[0143] The main control microcomputer 311 stores the programs executed by the CPU and various data. Program ROM 321 consisting of ROM (Programmable Read Only Memory), work area RAM322 that provides storage space, Fe that can retain memory contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure RAM323, timekeeping means that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.) An RTC (real time clock) 338 is connected. In addition, the main control microcomputer Also inside the 311 is a RAM that provides a working area.

[0144] A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . It is continued. Main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from game microcomputer 111 Then, the display content is determined and the VDP312 is instructed on the content of the output video, or the sound source LSI314 Playback sound instructions, lighting of decorative lamps, drive control of motors and solenoids, management of performance time and so on.

[0145] VDP 312 has RAM 312a that provides a work area and A scaler 312b is provided for. VDP312 also supports character images and movies. Image ROM 325 in which image data is stored and characters read from the image ROM 325 Ultra-high-speed VRAM (video oRAM) 326 is connected.

[0146] Although not particularly limited, between main control microcomputer 311 and VDP 312, It is configured so that data is transmitted and received by the parallel method. data in parallel By sending and receiving, it is possible to send commands and data in a shorter time than with serial. Wear.

[0147] From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, the image of the display device 41, the glass frame 15 and A vertical synchronization signal VSYN for synchronizing lighting of decorative lamps provided on the game board 30 C. Synchronization signal STS that gives data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312 to the main control microcomputer 311 to notify the processing status, such as the end of drawing to VRAM. Waiting for input signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 A wait signal WAIT or the like is also input for informing the state.

[0148] The effect control device 300 transmits to the display device 41 by LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method A signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal is provided. Signal conversion circuit from VDP312 Video data, horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input to path 313. The video generated by VDP312 is passed through signal conversion circuit 313. is displayed on the display device 41.

[0149] An audio ROM 327 storing audio data is connected to the audio source LSI 314. main Control microcomputer 311 and sound source LSI 314 are connected via address / data bus 340 It is In addition, an interrupt signal INT is sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. is entered. 300 in the production control device was installed in the glass frame 15 An audio pad that drives the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12. An amplifier circuit 337 consisting of a power amplifier, etc. is provided, and the sound source LSI 314 generates The output audio is output from the upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337. be

[0150] In addition, the production control device 300 receives commands sent from the game control device 100. An interface chip (command I / F) 331 is provided. Command I / F3 31, the number of reserved special symbols sent from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 commands, special decoration commands, variation commands, stop information commands, etc., as production control command signals. (Direction command). The gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 is DC5 The main control microcomputer 311 of the production control device 300 operates on DC3.3V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

[0151] In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A panel decoration LED system that drives and controls a panel decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) Control circuit 332, frame decoration with LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the glass frame 15 A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a device (for example, the frame decoration device 18, etc.), a game board 3 0 (including the center case 40) board production device 44 (for example, the display device 41 A board production movable body that drives and controls a movable accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display in A control circuit 334 is provided. Note that the board decoration device 46 includes the lamp display device 8 described above. May contain 0.

[0152] These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. , is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340 . In addition , Frame production of the motor etc. (motor that moves the top unit etc.) provided in the glass frame 15 A frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the device (eg, top unit) may be provided. .

[0153] Furthermore, the production control device 300 has a built-in production button 25 provided in the glass frame 15. The production button switch 25a provided, the touch panel provided on the surface of the production button 25 25b, cross key switch 450, volume control button switches 451a, 451b, panel A production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) for detecting the initial position of the motor in the production device 44 switch) is detected and a detection signal is input to the main control microcomputer 311. Has, main control by detecting the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 is provided for inputting a detection signal to the microcomputer 311 for use.

[0154] The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is the production control device 300 having the configuration as described above. In order to supply the desired level of DC voltage to the motor and the electronic components controlled by it, DC32V for driving motors and solenoids, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, motor DC12V to drive the controller and LED, DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F331 In addition to V, it also generates DC15V voltage to drive motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is composed of

[0155] Furthermore, as the main control microcontroller 311, it can be used at low voltages such as 3.3V or 1.2V. When using a working LSI, use DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC-DC converter for generation is provided in the production control device 300. In addition, DC- The DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410.

[0156] The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is transmitted to the main control master. icon 311 to put the device in a reset state. In addition, the main control microcomputer In the form of output from 311, VDP312 (VDPRESET signal), sound source LSI314 , amplifier circuit 337 that drives speakers (SNDRESET signal), lamps, motors, etc. is supplied to control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control the Set state. In addition, the performance control device 300 includes a cooling FA that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10. When N45 is connected and the production control device 300 is powered on, the cooling FAN45 is activated. It is made to move.

[0157] Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be explained. Game control device 1 00 game microcomputer 111 CPU111a Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the switch 34a, the random number for the hit judgment of the normal figure is extracted. out and compare it with the judgment value stored in ROM 111b, hit or miss of the normal figure fluctuation display game Determine.

[0158] Then, after the identification pattern is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the normal map display device 53, the normal map change that is stopped and displayed Display a dynamic display game. If the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal figure display device 53 While displaying a special result mode, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the normal variable winning equipment Control to open the movable member 37b of the device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds x 2 times) as described above I do. That is, the game control device 100 performs conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b) It serves as conversion control execution means. In addition, if the result of the normal chart fluctuation display game is wrong, the normal chart The indicator 53 is controlled to display the result mode of deviation.

[0159] In addition, the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36 Memorize the starting prize (starting memory) based on the input, and based on the starting memory, special figure 1 fluctuation display game Extract the random number for judging the jackpot and compare it with the judging value stored in the ROM 111b, 1 Determine the hit or miss of the variable display game.

[0160] In addition, detection of game balls from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37 Memorize the start memory based on the input of the signal, and based on the start memory, special figure 2 fluctuation display game jackpot The random value for judgment is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in ROM111b, and the special figure 2 fluctuation is The hit / loss of the display game is determined.

[0161] The CPU 111a of the game control device 100 controls the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. A control signal (performance control command) containing the judgment result of the displayed game is output to the production control device 300. Strengthen. Then, the identification symbol is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for a predetermined period of time. After that, a special figure fluctuation display game that is stopped and displayed is displayed. That is, the game control device 100 , the starting winning area of ​​the game ball flowing down the gaming area 32 (first starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device) It constitutes a game control means that controls the progress of the variable display game based on winnings in the game (37).

[0162] In addition, the production control device 300 controls the display device based on the control signal from the game control device 100. At 41, a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is displayed. Furthermore, the production The control device 300 sets the performance state and controls the speed based on the control signal from the game control device 100. It performs processes such as controlling the output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b and the light emission of various LEDs. sand That is, the production control device 300 is a production system that controls production related to games (variable display games, etc.). I will do your best.

[0163] Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 determines whether the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a hit. In this case, the special result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and special figure 2 display 52. Generate a game state. In the process of generating a special gaming state, the CPU 111a For example, the opening / closing door 39c of the special variable winning device 39 is opened by the big winning opening solenoid 39b. Then, control is performed to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning hole.

[0164] Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning hole, or the big winning hole opens. Either a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) has elapsed since the release 1 round (R) is to open the big prize mouth until the conditions are met, and this is the predetermined round. The number of times (for example, 15 times, 11 times or 2 times) continues (repeated) control (cycle game )I do. That is, when the game control device 100, the stop result mode becomes a special result mode Secondly, it constitutes a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling opening and closing of the large winning opening. In addition, special figure fluctuation display game If the result of the team is lost, the result mode of the deviation is displayed on the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 to control the display.

[0165] In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, special game state After the end of, it is possible to generate a high probability state as a game state. The high probability state (variable state) is The probability of a hit result in a special figure fluctuation display game is higher than the normal probability state. . In addition, which special figure fluctuation display game, special figure 1 fluctuation display game or special figure 2 fluctuation display game Even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result mode, special figure 1 fluctuation display game and special figure 2 fluctuation display game Both of the frames will be in a high probability state.

[0166] In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, special game state After the end of, it is possible to generate a time saving state (specific game state) as a game state. In a time-saving state Then, the normal figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in a time saving operation state It is good, and the normal fluctuation winning device 3 per unit time is higher than the normal game state in which no special game is performed In order to control the opening time of 7 to be substantially longer, it will be in the general electricity support state. In addition, Even in a high probability state (normal probability state) except for the latent probability state, it will be duplicated to reduce the working hours. Run port.

[0167] In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation time) is also longer than usual. It is also possible to shorten the time of the special figure variation display game.

[0168] In addition, in the time saving state, normal fluctuations are displayed for one winning result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game. The number of times the winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the general power is opened) is greater than the first number of times it is opened (for example, 2 times) It is possible to set the second number of openings (for example, 4 times). Also, in a time-saving state is the probability of a winning result in the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability, normal pattern hit probability) under normal operating conditions. It is possible to set the probability to be high, which is higher than the normal probability (low probability) when the situation is true.

[0169] In the short time state, the normal power fluctuation time, the normal power stop time, the number of times the general power is opened, the general power open time, the general power By changing one or more of the figure probabilities, the normal variable winning device 37 is opened. Allow more time to convert than usual. This allows special games to be played during short time periods. It is easier to win in the normal variable winning device 37 than in the normal gaming state where no The number of executions of the special figure variable display game can be increased compared to the normal game state. Also, It is also possible to set multiple types of time-saving states in which different things are changed. Also, normal operation The setting may be such that the movable member 37b is not opened in the operating state (the normal pattern probability is 0). Ma Also, if you win, you can select either the first opening mode or the second opening mode. good. In this case, the selection probabilities for the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be different. Also, high Stochastic states and short-time states can occur independently, and both can occur at the same time. It is possible, and it is also possible to generate only one of them.

[0170] [Transition state when power is turned on] As mentioned above, when the power is turned on, the RAM initialization switch 112 and setting key switch 93 are activated. It shifts to four states (modes) depending on the on / off state.

[0171] When the power is turned on, RAM initialization switch 112 and setting key switch 93 are turned on. If the probability setting value (setting value) can be changed (settable), the setting variable state (setting change state, configurable state, setting change mode) (A1030-A1039 in Figure 5B) (See Figure 15).

[0172] Next, when the power is turned on, the configuration key switch 93 is turned on, but the RAM initialization switch is turned on. When the switch 112 is off, the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the probability setting value can be confirmed is entered. (see A1034-A1039 in Figure 5B and Figure 15).

[0173] Also, when the power is turned on, the RAM initialization switch 11 is turned off even though the setting key switch 93 is off. 2 is turned on, move to the RAM initialization state (RAM clear mode), AM initialization processing (RAM clear processing) is executed, and RAM 111c is initialized (Fig. 5B, see A1045-A1047).

[0174] If the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off when the power is turned on, In this case, the power supply is switched to the normal power recovery state (normal power recovery mode), and the power is simply restored.

[0175] [Control of game control device] The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the above gaming control device Control executed by 100 gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 will be explained. Control processing by the game microcomputer 111 is mainly shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5 The main processing shown in C and the timer shown in FIG. Consists of interrupt processing.

[0176] [Main processing (game control device)] First, the main processing will be explained. 5A, 5B, and 5C show the game control device 100 3 is a flowchart showing the procedure of main processing by . The main process is powered on is started by In addition, in the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 100 , the code (number) of the step is expressed as "A****".

[0177] As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game control device 100 starts the main process, first, an interrupt (A1001). Furthermore, when an interrupt occurs, the values ​​of registers, etc. are stored. Stack pointer setting processing to set the stack pointer, which is the top address of the area to be avoided (A1002).

[0178] Next, specify register bank 0 as the register bank to be used (A1003), Set the upper address of the RAM start address in a fixed register (A1004). for example , as the upper address when the RAM address is in the range of 0000h to 01FFh Set 00h.

[0179] Next, the game control device 100 outputs a signal for prohibiting firing and sets the firing permission signal to a prohibited state. (A1005). The launch permission signal is the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 If at least one of them is outputting a signal to prohibit firing, it will be set to the prohibited state, and the ball launcher will game balls are prohibited. After that, the game control device 100, the setting key - Read the state of switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 (A1006). That is, Signals from the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read.

[0180] Furthermore, the game control device 100 sets a power delay timer (A1007). power supply By setting a predetermined initial value in the delay timer, the game control device 1 forming the main control means 00 to perform various controls according to instructions (for example, payout control device 200 and production A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set. As a result, if the game control device 100 starts up first when the power is turned on, Therefore, before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up Send the command to the slave controller, avoiding the slave controller missing the command be able to. That is, the game control device 100, when the power is turned on, the main control means (game The activation of the technique control device 100) is delayed and the slave control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 3 00 etc.) for setting a predetermined waiting time for waiting for activation.

[0181] In addition, the clocking of the power supply delay timer is subject to RAM validity judgment (checksum calculation). It is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register not subject to validity judgment) that does not . As a result, some R Since it is not necessary to exclude the AM region from the calculation, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated when the power is turned on. can be done.

[0182] Note that the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are changed before the standby time starts. , the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 can be reliably performed. detectable. That is, the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch are activated after the waiting time has passed. If you read the status of Chi 112, wait for the waiting time to elapse before pressing the setting key switch. Operate 93 and RAM initialization switch 112, set from power-on to elapse of standby time It is necessary to keep operating the key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 . deer However, by reading the state before the start of the waiting time, you can avoid such troublesome operations. , the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 performed when the power is turned on is received. This can prevent situations where the product cannot be attached.

[0183] When the power supply delay timer is set (A1007), the gaming control device 100 Executes timekeeping and processing to monitor the occurrence of power outages during standby time (A1008 to A 1010).

[0184] When the power outage monitoring process starts, the gaming control device 100 first receives input from the power supply device 400. When a power outage occurs, the power outage monitoring signal is read through the port and data bus. Determine whether or not it is done (A1008). If a power outage occurs (result of A1008 is "Y"), the game machine will wait until the power is turned off.

[0185] The gaming control device 100, if no power outage has occurred (result of A1008 is "N") , update the power-on delay timer by -1 (A1009) and check whether the timer value is 0 or not. Determine (A1010). If the timer value is not 0 (A1010 result is “N”), all That is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to step A1008.

[0186] That is, the gaming control device 100 monitors the occurrence of a power outage during a predetermined standby time. Serves as a means of monitoring. This delays the startup of the game control device 100 that serves as the main control means. This makes it possible to respond to power outages that occur during periods of can be dealt with appropriately. Note that access to RAM is not permitted until the wait time ends. The contents of the memory from the previous power-off are still retained. There is no need to perform backup processing when a power outage occurs. Therefore, power outage during standby time Even if a problem occurs, there is no need to back up the RAM, reducing the burden on control. Ru.

[0187] On the other hand, if the timer value is 0 (the result of A1010 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 ), that is, when the standby time ends, reading and writing to RAM, EEPROM, etc. is possible. Enables access to capable RWM (read / write memory) (A1011) and all output ports. Output off data (set to no output state) (A1012).

[0188] Next, the gaming control device 100 uses a serial port (pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111). In this embodiment, this port is used for communication with the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200. use) (A1013).

[0189] Next, the gaming control device 100 controls the timing of the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator). CTC (Counter / Timer C) which generates timer interrupt signal and random number update trigger signal (CTC) ircuit) start the circuit (A1014). In addition, the CTC circuit is inside the gaming microcontroller 111. is installed in the clock generator. Is the clock generator the oscillation circuit 113? A frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the Timer interrupt signal and random number generation circuit with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for U111a and a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that provides a trigger for updating random numbers supplied to the controller.

[0190] Next, the gaming control device 100 receives an RA indicating an abnormality in the RAM (RAM111c in this case). Set the M error flag (A1015). Here, we will first set the flag for the abnormal condition to the predetermined value. Set it in the register.

[0191] Next, the game control device 100 checks the power failure test area whose value of power failure test area 1 in RWM is normal. It is determined whether the data is check data (A1016). And if it is normal (A101 6 result is "Y"), the value of power failure test area 2 in RWM is normal power failure test area check data (A1017).

[0192] Furthermore, if the value of the power outage inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1017), the gaming control device 100 result is "Y"), calculate the checksum of a given area in the RWM (for example, the work area within the area). Executes checksum calculation processing (A1018), and calculates the calculated checksum and It is determined whether the checksums match (A1019). If the checksums match (A1019 result is “Y”), the RAM is normal and there is a RAM error indicating a RAM error. Clear the normal flag (A1020). Thereafter, the process moves to step A1021.

[0193] In addition, the gaming control device 100 may detect that the check data in the power outage inspection area is not normal data. If it is determined (A1016 result is “N” or A1017 result is “N”), check If the check sums do not match (A1019 result is "N"), click the RAM error flag. The process proceeds to step A1021 without any activation.

[0194] Next, the game control device 100 includes a setting key switch 93 and a RAM initialization switch 112. It is determined whether both switches are on (A1021). The game control device 100 has both When the switch is on (A1021 result is “Y”), the setting change state (setting change mode Steps A1030-A1040 of changing probability settings are executed.

[0195] The game control device 100 has a setting key switch 93 and a RAM initialization switch 112. If at least one side is off (A1021 result is 'N'), RAM 111c) It is judged whether or not the RAM abnormality flag indicating the abnormality is set (A102 2). If the RAM error flag is not set (result of A1022 is 'N'), It is determined whether or not the rate setting changing flag is set (A1023). Probability setting change If the medium flag is not set (result of A1023 is "N"), step A103 4-A1040 probability setting confirmation (during setting confirmation state, setting confirmation mode) processing, step RAM initialization processing (RAM clear processing) of A1044-A1047, or step A 1044, A1048-A1051 perform normal power-on (power recovery) processing .

[0196] Game control device 100, when the probability setting changing flag is set (A1023 The result is "Y"), reporting that there was an abnormality in the game control device 100 (main board, main board) Send the command of the main abnormal error notification to the production control device 300 (A1024) . The effect control device 300 that has received the command of the main abnormality error notification is the game control device 10 Notifies that 0 abnormalities have occurred.

[0197] Subsequently, the game control device 100 displays the 7-segment display data (“E1” error table) when the game is stopped. The driver 15 of the performance display device 152 to display the performance display device 152 Output to 0a, 150b (A1025). Then, an external device (playground internal management device (host turn off security signals to notify abnormalities to (e.g. data to the external information terminal 71 (A1026). In addition, here, regarding the jackpot Even if the information remains in the RAM 111c, other signals such as jackpot signals to the external information terminal 71 The signal remains off. Then repeat steps A1025 and A1026. Wait until the settings are changed again (setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 1) 12) and wait for the power to be turned on. In addition, step A1025 and Interrupts remain disabled while the A1026 process repeats and waits. (A1001), timer interrupt processing that can execute special figure 1 and 2 game processing and general figure game processing (Figure 9) cannot be executed, so games (special figure fluctuation display game, regular figure fluctuation display game, round card games, etc.) cannot be executed.

[0198] In this way, the settings change operation (setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112) If the probability setting changing flag is set even though neither of the on operations in In this case, it is assumed that there is an abnormality and the processing of A1024-A1026 is executed. For example, probability settings If the power is turned off and restarted during the change (before the setting change is complete), the setting change operation The probability setting changing flag may be set even though no operation is being executed.

[0199] On the other hand, even if the RAM abnormality flag is set (A102), the gaming control device 100 2 result is "Y"), it is notified that there is an abnormality in the gaming control device 100 (main board). Sends the main abnormality error notification command to the production control device 300 (A1024) and stops the game. The 7-segment display data (error display data of "E1") when To output to drivers 150a and 150b (A1025) and notify external devices of RAM errors. Then, the ON data of the security signal is output to the external information terminal 71 (A1026). In addition , as mentioned above, even if the information about the jackpot remains in RAM111c, the jackpot credit is Other signals to the external information terminal 71, such as a signal, are maintained in an off state.

[0200] After that, it is determined whether a power outage has occurred (A1027), and if a power outage has not occurred, (result of A1027 is "N"), repeat steps A1025 and A1026. and wait. On the other hand, when it is determined that a power outage has occurred (A1027 result is "Y"), Outputs off data to all output ports (A1028) and reads and writes RAM, EEPROM, etc. Prohibits access to programmable RWM (read / write memory) (A1029). after that , wait until the power to the gaming machine is shut off.

[0201] The gaming control device 100 has both a setting key switch 93 and a RAM initialization switch 112. If the switch is on (A1021 result is "Y"), the probability setting is being changed (setting variable state). process) and first determine whether the RAM error flag is set. (A1030). If the RAM error flag is set (A1030 result is ”), it is unknown whether the probability setting value is correct or not, so the probability setting value area of ​​RAM111c is After clearing the probability setting value stored in the area and setting it to the initial value (for example, the lowest setting value "1") (A1031), sets the probability setting changing flag indicating that the probability setting is being changed ( A1032). If the RAM error flag is not set (A1030 result is "), sets the probability setting changing flag without clearing the probability setting value (A1032). Next, the command for changing the probability setting is sent to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1 033), the process moves to step A1037. Note that if a command is received while changing the probability settings, The effect control device 300 that has received the message will notify on the display device 41 that the probability setting is being changed. know

[0202] The game control device 100 has a setting key switch 93 and a RAM initialization switch 112. At least one of them is off (A1021 result is "N") and the RAM error flag is set. (A1022 result is “N”), and the probability setting changing flag is not set. If not (result of A1023 is “N”), check whether setting key switch 93 is on or not. Determine (A1034). If configuration key switch 93 is on (result of A1034 is "Y"), the RAM initialization switch 112 is off, and the probability setting is being checked (setting The process has started, and the probability setting confirmation flag is displayed to indicate that the probability settings are being confirmed. (A1035). Then, send the command while checking the probability setting to the production control device 30. 0 (performance control board) (A1036), and proceed to step A1037. Na Oh, the production control device 300 that received the command to change the probability settings is currently checking the probability settings. This is notified on the display device 41 or the like.

[0203] After step A1033 or step A1036, the game control device 100 sets the probability Processing from steps A1037 to A1043 is common during modification and probability setting confirmation. Execute.

[0204] The game control device 100, first, during the probability setting change and during probability setting confirmation security To output the signal, set 128ms (predetermined time) in the security signal control timer area. (A1037). Note that the security signal control timer count and security The output of the signal is executed in the probability setting change / confirmation process (Fig. 15), which will be described later. If the constant change or probability setting check is terminated early, the remaining security signal control timer are counted and the security signal is output in the external information editing process (A1319). . During probability setting change and probability setting confirmation, at least 50ms is output.

[0205] Next, the game control device 100 permits interruption (A1038). This allows the timer Interrupt processing (Figure 9) becomes executable. Then, whether or not the setting key switch 93 is off (A1039) When the setting key switch 93 is on (A1039 If the result is "N"), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (A1040). There was a power outage If not (the result of A1040 is "N"), the process returns to step A1039. on the other hand, If there is a power failure (A1040 result is 'Y'), steps A1063-A10 Executes 69 processing when a power outage occurs.

[0206] In this way, as long as the configuration key switch 93 is on and there is no power failure, the stochastic configuration A setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) in which a fixed value can be changed, or a probability setting value The setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) that can be confirmed is continued.

[0207] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the setting key switch 93 is off (A1039 The result is "Y"), interrupts are prohibited (A1041), and the command to end the notification is sent to the production control device. Send to 300 (performance control board) (A1042). In addition, if the command to end the notification is received, The production control device 300 notifies you that the probability setting is being confirmed or that the probability setting is being changed. ends the announcement.

[0208] Next, the game control device 100 determines whether the probability setting changing flag is set or not. , it is determined whether the probability setting has been changed so far (A1043). While changing probability settings If the lag is set (A1043 result is "Y"), i.e. the probability setting If it is being changed, perform the RAM initialization processing (described later) in steps A1045-A1047. Execute. On the other hand, if the probability setting changing flag is not set (result of A1043 is "N"), that is, if the probability setting is currently being checked, the steps after step A1048 Executes normal processing when power is turned on (when power is restored).

[0209] When the setting key switch 93 is off, the gaming control device 100 (result of A1034) is "N"), determine whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (A1044) . When RAM initialization switch 112 is on (result of A1044 is “Y”), RA In M111c, the RAM area other than the probability setting value area for storing probability setting values ​​is set to 0. Clear (A1045). That is, except for the probability settings stored in the probability settings area. , the game information stored in the RAM 111c is cleared to 0. Here, change the probability settings mentioned above. The medium flag is also cleared here. Also, within a predetermined time period (here, one timer interrupt Acquired game ball count field that stores the acquired game ball count, which is the number (total) of prize balls acquired in The area is also cleared to 0. and a safety device operation that indicates whether the safety device (described above) is activated or not. The safety device operating flag area that stores the safety device operating flag is also cleared to 0 (safety device operating flag =0), the safety device is deactivated. In addition, in step A1045, the settings are changed. RAM clearing (if the result of A1043 is "Y") and RAM clearing without setting changes. In either case, the safety device activation flag area (when the result of A1044 is "Y") The safety device is deactivated by clearing it to 0, but the safety device is deactivated. may be limited to only one case. In other words, when clearing the RAM in step A1045, the There may be cases where the flag area for all devices in operation is not cleared to 0.

[0210] Also, here, in addition to the probability setting value area, the stack area and unused area are not cleared. performance display work area (outside area work area) related to performance information and its display (performance display). There is no need to clear the stack area (part of the area) and the stack area (stack area outside the area). In addition, performance The information is derived based on the number of prize balls obtained by winning, for example, ball output rate, base These include the value of the ball (ball output rate in normal gaming mode), the ratio of accessories, the number of balls ejected, etc.

[0211] Next, the gaming control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized. (A1046). Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is sent to the production control device 300 (production control (A1047), and the process moves to step A1052. In addition, step Areas that are not cleared to 0 in A1045 are excluded from the areas to be initialized.

[0212] On the other hand, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is off, the game control device 100 (A1 044 result is "N"), setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 are both turned on. Since the power is also off, normal power-on processing (when power is restored from a power outage) is started, and the power is restored. Save the initial value at the time of power restoration (at the time of power restoration) in the area that should be initialized as the old process (A104 8). The area to be initialized here is power failure inspection area 1 of the work area within the area (Figure 6), Inspection area 2, including checksum area. In addition, all errors are re-monitored during normal power-on. Therefore, the area to be initialized is either the internal work area or the external work area (Figure 6). Any area related to errors or error monitoring (such as the area of ​​test signal output data related to errors) etc.). Additionally, the aforementioned probability setting confirmation flag is also cleared (initialized) here. Step Areas to be initialized in step A1048 may be added as necessary. In addition, RAM initialization Unlike normal power-on, the intra-area work area (Fig. 6) safety device active flag The logging area is not cleared (initialized) and its value is maintained so that the safety device is not deactivated. Ru.

[0213] In addition, the safety device-related work area (safety device counter area, safety device actuation information area, old actuation information area) are initialized in step A1048. Although not initialized, it is initialized in the safety device information initialization process (A1053) described later. In addition, The safety device counter value in the safety device counter area (information on the number of difference balls) is initialized. Depending on the number of difference balls, there is room for the operation of the safety device (occurrence of the game stoppage state) (the number of difference balls Allowable range, limit on the number of difference balls) can be increased. Work area for performance display of outside work area Although not initialized in step A1048, performance display editing processing (A1059 ) may be initialized with

[0214] Also, step A1 when power is turned on normally without RAM initialization (when power is restored from a power failure) In 048, after turning on the power or after the end of the jackpot, the special figure fluctuation display game There is also a ceiling counter area (described later) that stores the ceiling counter value that indicates the number of times the system has been executed. , the value may be maintained without being cleared (initialized) so as not to be disadvantageous to the player. described later As shown in Figure 36B, when the ceiling counter value reaches the ceiling number of times, it will be in a short time state (Fig. By not clearing (initializing) the value, the number of times until the time-saving state occurs (up to the ceiling number of times) The remaining number of games remains unchanged even when the power is turned on, and the player is not disadvantaged.

[0215] Note that this number of executions (that is, the ceiling counter value) or the remaining number of games until the ceiling (ceiling number) number - number of executions) is displayed by the variation number display 677 (see Figure 92, Figure 100, etc.) described later. When displayed on the device 41, the production control device 300 displays the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on normally. 677 and the ceiling counter value in the ceiling counter area can be matched, or it can be changed without matching. The number display 677 may be displayed with an initial value of 0. In addition, if consistency is not achieved, the fluctuation times The number display 677 will display a value that does not reflect the ceiling counter value.

[0216] Similarly, in step A1048, the In addition, the special figure fluctuating display game (special figure 1 fluctuating display game and special figure 2 fluctuating display game) in the time-saving state Time reduction variation in which the time reduction variation number 1 (described later) corresponding to the remaining number of executions of The time corresponding to the number of times area 1 and the remaining number of executions of the special figure 2 variable display game in the time saving state The time reduction variation number 2 area where the reduction variation number 2 (described later) is stored is also not cleared (initialized). Value may be maintained. In addition, for models that have variable frequency status (ST), In order not to be disadvantageous to the field side, a special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation table The number of high-probability fluctuations corresponding to the remaining number of executions of the display game and special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is stored The high probability fluctuation count area (ST counter) may not be cleared (initialized) and the value may be maintained. . In addition, there is a limit to the number of consecutive jackpots (the number of consecutive chances described later). In order to avoid disadvantages for the amusement center, we The number of jackpots area in which the number of hits is stored may be maintained without being cleared (initialized).

[0217] Next, for the processing number prepared for rational execution of the special game processing etc. described later Send the corresponding command at the time of power failure recovery to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A104 9), move to the processing of step A1050.

[0218] Note that the command and step at the time of RAM initialization sent in the processing of step A1047 The command for power failure recovery sent in the processing of A1049 includes the model designation indicating the type of game machine. Command, decoration special figure 1 reservation number command and decoration special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number of reservations of special figures 1 and 2 Probability information command indicating the presence or absence of mand, probability state (high probability state or low probability state) and time saving state nd, production number information command indicating the number of times the special figure fluctuation display game has been executed in a predetermined production mode command, including a power failure recovery command to indicate that power has been applied.

[0219] Furthermore, the command at the time of RAM initialization and the command at the time of power failure recovery have a probability of game machine 10 Setting value information command (probability Setting value information command) is included. When the game control device 100 restores (turns on) the power, It is only necessary to send the setting value information command to the production control device 300 only once, and from then on, production control The device 300 can perform production control by referring to the setting value information stored therein.

[0220] Note that RAM initialization commands (RAM clear commands) are included in the RAM initialization commands. This also includes The production control device 300 that received the RAM initialization command, for example, A customer waiting demo is displayed on the display device 41, and the RAM Initialization (RAM clear) will be announced for 30 seconds. In addition, the command when recovering from a power outage is displayed. A screen specification command that specifies the display contents of the screen of the device 41 is included. In addition, the screen specified The command is normally processed for special figures 1 and 2 (when neither fluctuation nor winning) , is a customer waiting demo command; otherwise, a recovery screen command may be used. Also, when power is restored As mentioned above, in order to match the fluctuation count display 677 and the ceiling counter value, , a command indicating a ceiling counter value may be included.

[0221] Next, it is determined whether the safety device is in operation (A1050). For example, safety device activation As a medium flag, "1" indicating that the safety device is in operation is in the safety device in operation flag area. It can be determined that the safety device is in operation if the safety device is saved in the g=1). And if the safety device is activated (A1050 result is “Y”), the safety A command indicating that the device is in operation is sent to the production control device 300 (production control device). control board) (A1051), and the process moves to step A1052. The safety device is If it is not running (A1050 result is "N"), proceed directly to step A1052. Transition.

[0222] Then, the information (value) of the flag register is saved (PUSH) to the stack area within the area (A 1052), safety device information related to the safety device (safety device counter value, safety device operation described later), (A1053 ). Thereafter, the information in the flag register is restored (POP) (A1054). In addition, RAM Except when the game is stopped due to an error (A1025-A1026), it is unconditionally safe when the power is turned on. I tried to initialize (clear) all device information (safety device counter values, etc.), but the count A continuation switch is provided, and when the power is turned on while pressing the count continuation switch, safety device information is displayed. There is no need to initialize (clear).

[0223] In addition, as described later, when transitioning to safety device information initialization processing, the stack pointer is Safety device information, performance information, and performance display (performance information Display) Switch to the out-of-area stack area related to the display. At that time, the stack point for game control When saving the interface to the stack pointer save area of ​​RAM111c, the flag register is Since the lag (especially the zero flag) may change, the Save the information of the flag register to The flag register has 8 bits where each bit is 0 or is a flag that takes the value 1. Regarding the flag register, please refer to JP-A-2013- Those disclosed in 233299, JP 2018-94101, etc. can be used. .

[0224] Next, the game control device 100 activates and sets the random number generation circuit (A1055). specifically starts the random number generation circuit in the specified register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. The CPU 111a sets a code (specified value) for the operation. Also, disorder The bit transposition pattern of hard random numbers generated by the hardware of the number generation circuit is also set. Ru. Note that in the present embodiment, the random number generation circuit is a random number updated only by hardware. Then, the jackpot random number, the hit pattern random number (jackpot pattern random number, small hit pattern random number, sapo per pattern random number Etc.), generate a random number for the normal pattern, and random numbers 1 to 3 for the variation pattern. These random numbers work A so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or faster than the clock may be used. .

[0225] The bit transposition pattern is the bit arrangement of the extracted random number (the arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row). , as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row) by permuting in a predetermined order This is a pattern that defines how to replace when storing.

[0226] In this embodiment, by replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit permutation pattern, the random number Regularity can be destroyed, and the secrecy of random numbers can be improved. In addition, the bit The permutation pattern may be a single fixed pattern, or a plurality of prepared patterns. You may choose from turns. Also, even if the user is allowed to set the good.

[0227] Next, the game control device 100 prohibits interruption (A1056), and determines whether or not the game is stopped. (A1057) When the safety device is activated (when the safety device activation flag = 1) stop) or games (special figure variable display games, regular figure variable display games, round games, etc.) If a necessary strong error 2 (described later) occurs, it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0228] When the game is not stopped (the result of A1057 is “N”), the game control device 100 flashes The information (value) of the register is saved (PUSH) to the stack area within the area (A1058), Executes performance display editing processing that calculates performance information such as base value (ball output rate) (A1059 ). Here, performance information (accessory object ratio, ball payout rate, etc.) may be calculated. In addition, performance information and There is an error in the performance display work area (part of the work area outside the area) related to display (performance display). This may be cleared in some cases. After that, restore the flag register information (POP) (A1060) and enable interrupts (A1061). If no errors occur at all In addition to this, a weak error (described later) or strong error 1 (described later), which is an error other than strong error 2, occurs. Even if the game is still active, the game is not stopped and step A1058 is executed, including the performance display editing process, etc. -A1060 processing is executed. In addition, if a weak error or strong error 1 occurs, , a configuration in which the processes of steps A1058-A1060 are not executed is also possible.

[0229] In addition, as described later, when moving to performance display editing processing, the stack pointer is set to game control. Safety device information, performance information, and performance display (performance information display) from the stack area in the area related to ) to switch to the out-of-area stack area related to the area. At that time, the stack pointer for game control When saving to the stack pointer storage area of ​​RAM111c, the flag of the flag register ( In particular, since there is a possibility that the zero flag) may change, the flag is set in advance in step A1058. Save the register information.

[0230] On the other hand, when the game is stopped (the result of A1057 is "Y"), the game control device 100 , enable interrupts without executing performance display editing processing, etc. (A1061). In other words, cheap When all devices are operating or when a strong error 2 has occurred, performance display editing processing (especially Base value calculation processing during performance display editing processing) is not executed, so performance information such as base values ​​is It is not newly calculated and does not change. In addition, even if strong error 2 occurs, the game will not be stopped and the performance table will be updated. A configuration in which display editing processing and the like are executed is also possible. Also, by enabling interrupts, timer interrupt processing can be performed. The process (Figure 9) becomes executable.

[0231] In this embodiment, errors are classified into three types: weak error, strong error 1, and strong error 2. be In addition, the production control device 300 that receives the error / illegal command will receive the error / illegal command. In the setting process (B1316), you can set different strengths corresponding to weak error, strong error 1, and strong error 2. You can set and execute error notifications.

[0232] For example, the production control device 300 may control the volume of an error notification sound from a speaker or The brightness of the LED that emits light for notification (the display LED of the panel decoration device 46 or the frame decoration device 18) The intensity (brightness) may be increased in the order of weak error<strong error 1≦strong error 2. In addition, strong The speaker volume or LED brightness for error 1 and strong error 2 may be the same. Also, performance The output control device 300 controls the volume of the notification sound in the hall / player setting mode when a weak error occurs. Set the volume adjusted in the code processing (B0011) (below the maximum volume), and display strong error 1 and strong error. If 2 occurs, the volume of the notification sound may be set to the maximum volume.

[0233] A weak error causes a shoot ball out switch signal to be generated in response to a lack of game balls before payout. An overflow occurs in response to the shot ball out error and the lower tray 23 being full. Contains overflow errors such as switch signals. For weak errors, the external information The signal is not output to external information terminal 71 (see FIG. 54A). In addition, due to weak errors, switch abnormality may occur. A normal error and a payout abnormality error in which a status signal indicating a payout abnormality is generated may be included.

[0234] Strong error 1 is a frame opening error related to frame opening, and includes glass frame opening error and body frame opening error. Including errors (front frame opening error). In strong error 1, the door / frame open signal is used as an external information signal. (A9305) is output to external information terminal 71 (see FIG. 54A).

[0235] Strong error 2 is a fraudulent error related to fraud, and it is preferable to stop the game. Stone fraud, board radio wave fraud, frame radio wave fraud, vibration fraud, abnormal discharge error, V passing error, big prize opening Fraud, including public electricity fraud. For strong error 2, a security signal (A93) is used as an external information signal. 22) is output to the external information terminal 71 (see FIG. 54A). Also, the remaining ball error is added to the strong error 2. May include ra. If strong error 2 occurs, the game (special figure fluctuation display game and normal Figure fluctuation display games, round games, etc.) are stopped, and it can be determined that the game is stopped (A1 057). Also, when strong error 2 occurs, the same as when the safety device is activated. Games include special figure fluctuation display games, regular figure fluctuation display games, and round games (during jackpots and A game stop state (game disabled state, game prohibited state), etc. that cannot be executed (games during small winnings) is generated. It is possible to live.

[0236] After step A1061, the game control device 100 determines whether a power outage has occurred. (A1062) If no power outage has occurred (A1062 result is “N”), the status Return to step A1056. This will result in steps A1056- until a power outage occurs. A1062 loop processing is repeated. Then, until a power outage occurs, gaming will be stopped. Unless a safety device is activated or a strong error 2 occurs, the performance display editing process is Performance information such as base values ​​can be calculated repeatedly in the process (A1059).

[0237] Note that the repetition period of the loop processing is the interrupt period of the timer interrupt (predetermined time period, e.g. (for example, 4 msec), performance display editing processing is executed many times during the interrupt cycle. will be carried out. Therefore, changes in the winning of game balls and the number of ejected balls (game balls entering into the out port 30b) ball) etc., performance information such as the base value can be changed immediately.

[0238] If a power outage occurs (the result of A1062 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 will Start processing when the data is generated, temporarily disable interrupts (A1063), and send off data to all output ports. Output (A1064). After that, set power failure inspection area check data 1 in power failure inspection area 1. (A1065) and save power failure inspection area check data 2 in power failure inspection area 2 ( A1066). In addition, checksum calculation that calculates the checksum when the RWM power is turned off Execute the process (A1067) and save the calculated checksum in the checksum area. (A1068). Finally, execute the process to prohibit access to RWM (A106 9) Wait until the power to the gaming machine is turned off.

[0239] In this way, you can save the check data in the power failure inspection area, and also check when the power is cut off. Calculating the checksum ensures that the information stored in the RWM before power was removed is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine whether the data has been backed up or not when the power is turned on again.

[0240] As above, we have explained the main processing, but for example, steps A1056-A106 If the configuration key switch and RAM initialization switch were turned on during the process of step 2, Perform the same judgment process as A1021, and check the probability setting changing flag in the same way as step A1032. By setting the settings, you can change the settings as many times as you like while the gaming machine 10 is running. change mode).

[0241] [Example of RAM area configuration] Figure 6 shows the configuration of the RAM 111c of the gaming microcomputer 111 (memory in address space). It is a figure showing a map). As shown in Figure 6, from the start address of RAM111c, the work area, unused area, stack area within area, unused area, work area outside area, unused area , out-of-area stack areas are arranged in order in the address space. Work area within area and area The unused area between the inner stack area (gaming control stack area, intra-area stack area) , the unused area between the outside work area and the outside stack area (stack area for outside area) is You don't have to.

[0242] The work area in the RAM area (work area for game control, first area) is the program in the area. This is a work area for game control that is read and written by a program outside the area. In-area work The check area includes the probability setting value area, test signal output data area (test signal output data related to errors). random number area, switch control area, segment area, power failure test area 1, In addition to electrical inspection area 2, checksum area, etc., check whether safety devices are activated (or not). The safety device activation flag area indicates whether the It includes an area for the number of game balls acquired, which stores the number of game balls won as prize balls in c).

[0243] The out-of-area work area (second area) of RAM is read and written by an out-of-area program, and This is an area that is read by the program. The work area outside the area is equipped with a safety device counter corresponding to the number of balls. Safety device counter area that stores the counter value (difference number of balls + initial value), corresponding to the state of the safety device Safety device operation information area that stores safety device operation information, old operation information area that stores old operation information safety device information related to the safety device. Safety device counter area ( 3 byte size) is basically not read by the program in the area, but it is read by the safety device counter. When sending information on the value or the number of difference balls to the production control device 300 with the difference ball command, It may also be read and referenced in programs. In this embodiment, the safety device counter value is , is the value obtained by adding a predetermined initial value (100,000) to the number of difference balls in proportion to the number of difference balls (safety device counter). value = difference number of balls + 100,000). However, the safety device counter value is associated with the number of difference balls and It is not limited to this as long as it suggests a number. Note that the work area outside the area is changed to the work area within the area. In addition to improving program development efficiency, separating these areas from the initial It also becomes easier to differentiate between the two.

[0244] Furthermore, the out-of-area work area includes a performance display work area related to performance information and performance display. It is possible to store performance information, information related to performance display, etc. Other work outside the field The area may store information related to test signals and information related to error monitoring. In addition, In the extra-area work area, the safety device-related work area (safety device information) related to safety device information is counter area, safety device operation information area, old operation information area), performance information and performance display Work areas for performance display related to performance may be clearly separated and arranged, or they may be mixed. good.

[0245] The out-of-area stack area is used when processing performance information and performance display, and when processing safety equipment. It is also used when performing processing related to location. In addition, the stack area outside the area is related to the test signal. It is also used when performing processing related to error monitoring.

[0246] Note that in-area programs (in-area processing programs) and out-of-area programs (out-of-area processing programs) program) are allocated in this order from the first address side within the address space of ROM111b. It is placed with an unused area between the in-area program area and the out-of-area program area. placed and distinguished. Programs in the ROM area include game control programs and game control programs. The main program consists of data, etc. and corresponds to the main processing (Figure 5A-Figure 5C), and the Contains an interrupt processing program corresponding to timer interrupt processing. Area of ​​game control program An unused area may be placed between the area and the game control data area (data area). May The subroutine of the program or interrupt processing program is basically the program within the area. (It is an in-area program unless otherwise specified), but in exceptional cases it is an out-of-area program. It may happen. The program outside the ROM area is a safety program that corresponds to the safety device information initialization process. Device information initialization program, performance display editing processing program equivalent to performance display editing processing, It includes an extra-area integration processing program corresponding to extra-area integration processing to be described later.

[0247] [Safety device information initialization process] Next, we will explain the details of the safety device information initialization process (A1053) in the main process. do. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of safety device information initialization processing. Safety equipment information In the information initialization process, the safety device counter area, safety device operation information area, and old operation information area are initialized. Initialize or clear safety devices such as safety device counter values, safety device operation information, old operation information, etc. Set the information to the initial value (initial information). Note that the safety device operation information is information that indicates the current status. Yes, old operation information indicates the previous state (mainly one interrupt ago).

[0248] The game control device 100 first sets the stack pointer to the stack point in the work area outside the area. data storage area (A1101), and the stack pointer is set to the outside stack area (outside area). Set the address value indicating the start of the stack area outside the area as the value of the stack area for A1102). This allows the stack pointer indicating the stack to be used to be added to the stack within the area. Switch from area to out-of-area stack area.

[0249] Next, the gaming control device 100 saves the information (value) of the register to the stack area outside the area (P USH) (A1103). The registers to be saved are the registers to be protected (safety device information). You can save only the registers used during initialization processing, or you can save all general-purpose registers. stomach. To save all general-purpose registers, write to both register bank 0 and register bank 1. Evacuate (PUSH) against the target.

[0250] Next, the gaming control device 100 saves the initial value (100,000) in the safety device counter area. , the safety device counter value becomes the initial value (A1104). Difference balls, such as when a jackpot does not occur When the number decreases from 0, the safety device counter value (= difference number of balls + initial value) is smaller than the initial value. The initial value is set larger than 0, but it can also be a value other than 100,000. stomach. In addition, in this way, when the power is restored (when the power is turned on), the safety device counter value is invisible to the player. It is initialized (cleared) so that it will not be profitable, but if the special figure fluctuation display game is not in a fixed state The ceiling counter value indicating the number of times executed is , does not need to be initialized (cleared) when power is restored. Safety device counter value (related to the number of difference balls) When the information) is initialized (cleared), the safety device is activated (game stop state is generated) regarding the difference in the number of balls. It is possible to increase the margin (permissible range of the number of difference balls, limit of the number of difference balls) until the game is played, which benefits the player. On the other hand, as mentioned above, the ceiling counter value is cleared (initialized) when the power is restored (when the power is turned on). As a result, the remaining number of games (up to the ceiling number of times) until the time saving state occurs is limited to the number of times the power is turned on. It remains the player's profit regardless of the amount of money he or she receives. Then, the safety device is displayed in the safety device operation information area. The safety device non-operation information (value 0) corresponding to the non-operation state (normal state) is set as the safety device operation information. and save (A1105). Furthermore, the safety device non-operation information (value 0) is added to the old operation information area. Save as old operation information (A1106).

[0251] Next, the gaming control device 100 restores the saved registers (A1107) and stack points. Load from the interface storage area, set the stack pointer (A1108), and set the safety device information. Finish the initialization process. The set stack pointer points to the address of the stack area within the area. It will be shown.

[0252] In the above safety device information initialization process, information is written directly to RAM without using registers. registers are not saved / restored. In this case, registers can also be saved to RAM. Stack pointer related processing (A1101, A1102, A1103, A1 107,A1108) are also no longer needed. In addition, the flag register before and after safety device information initialization processing is Evacuation / restoration of data (A1052, A1054) is also no longer necessary.

[0253] Note that in this embodiment, the safety device counter value is 0 to 189999 (safety device counter data = 0~189999), the safety device activation information indicates that the safety device is not activated (normally). safety that corresponds to non-operation states (operation notice state, operation warning state, and normal state in which there is no operation state) The device is not operating information (value 0). If the safety device counter value is between 190000 and 194999 (safe All device counters = 190000~194999), safety device operation information is The safety device activation warning information (value 1) corresponds to the activation warning state that predicts the activation of the safety device.

[0254] Also, the safety device counter value is 195000 (safety device counter = 195000) but the game is not in a state where it can be stopped, the safety device operation information The safety device activation warning information (value 2) corresponds to the activation warning condition that warns of the activation of the safety device. becomes. In this case, the number of difference balls (= number of safe balls - number of ejected balls) reaches the standard value of difference balls of 95000. However, the above condition (1) is met but condition (2) is not met because the jackpot or small win is in progress. This corresponds to the case where the safety device activation condition is not satisfied.

[0255] Furthermore, the safety device counter value reaches 195000 (safety device counter = 195000). If the game is stopped due to the safety device being activated, the safety device activation information will indicate the operating state in which the safety device is activated. (operating state) corresponds to the safety device operating information (value 3). In this case, the number of difference balls is the difference Since the ball standard value of 95000 has been reached and it is neither a jackpot nor a small hit, the above conditions (1 )(2) is satisfied, which corresponds to the case where the operating conditions for the safety device are satisfied. .

[0256] [Performance display editing process] Next, details of the performance display editing process (A1059) in the main process will be explained. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of performance display editing processing.

[0257] The game control device 100 first sets the stack pointer to the stack point in the work area outside the area. data storage area (A1201), and set the value of the stack area outside the area to the stack pointer. to set the address value indicating the beginning of the stack area outside the area (stack area for outside the area). A1202). This allows the stack pointer indicating the stack to be used to be added to the stack within the area. Switch from area to out-of-area stack area.

[0258] Next, the gaming control device 100 registers for both register bank 0 and register bank 1. The information (value) of the register is saved (PUSH) to the stack area outside the area (A1203). here Therefore, it is preferable to save all general-purpose registers. Then, the out-of-area work area Execute the validity judgment to determine the validity of the work area for function display, and if it is invalid and abnormal. Then, the performance display work area is initialized (including initial value settings) (A1204).

[0259] In the validity judgment, the value stored in the performance display work area was an impossible value due to the design. If it deviates from the design value (outside a predetermined range), it can be determined that it is not valid. For example, sex The RAM initialized flag for performance display indicates that the work area for performance display has been initialized. Division used to determine whether a certain value (for example, 5Ah) is stored and to calculate the base value, etc. Determine whether the number that controls the progress of processing is within a predetermined range, and monitor the value of the switch counter. Display period management that determines whether it is within the range of the number of switches that are displayed and indicates the current display period Aggregation interval number that determines whether the number is within the period number range (0 to 3) and indicates the current aggregation interval Determine whether is within the range of the number of sections (0 to 4). In this way, in the validity judgment, the data Determine whether the value of the area used as a pointer to the table is within the specified range. It is preferred to do so. This causes the program to run out of control by getting values ​​out of range. can be prevented in advance. In addition, a validity judgment is performed for each performance display editing process. Therefore, it is effective.

[0260] Note that since the validity judgment is executed every time the performance display editing process is executed, the performance display If the network area is invalid, it can be initialized immediately and abnormal performance display (abnormal vector area) can be performed. display of base values, etc.) can be prevented as much as possible.

[0261] In addition, the initialization of the work area for performance display (including initial value settings) is performed by saving the stack pointer. To protect the area, initialize areas other than the stack pointer storage area. In addition, the truth In the embodiment, the stack area outside the area is not initialized, but it may be initialized. Territory Even when initializing the extra-area stack area, the values ​​of registers saved to the extra-area stack area are Protect and do not initialize. Initialization of the work area for performance display is performed in the area work area (game control There is a distinction between the initialization of the work area (work area for Since it is executed within the same area, it does not affect the intra-area work area and intra-area stack area.

[0262] Next, the gaming control device 100 collects data (normally Determine whether it is the timing to switch the aggregation interval for aggregating the number of balls out (output pitches, regular award pitches, etc.) (A1205). Regarding the total number of out pitches (total number of ejected pitches, total number of outs) from power on A counting interval is established, and each time the total number of out pitches reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60,000 (each time it increases), the aggregation interval is switched.

[0263] For example, the switching timing of the counting interval is based on the total number of out pitches since the power is turned on being a predetermined number. Timing to reach 300 pieces, 60300 pieces, 120300 pieces, 180300 pieces... It is. In other words, the width of the aggregation interval is basically 60000, excluding the first aggregation interval. 1st aggregation interval = 0 to 300, 2nd aggregation interval = 300 to 60300, 3rd aggregation interval = 6 0300~120300, 4th aggregation section = 120300~180300, 5th aggregation section Between = 180,300 to 240,300... Aggregation section number indicating the first to fifth aggregation section are 0 to 4, respectively, and the aggregation interval number is maintained at 4 for the sixth and subsequent aggregation intervals. Na The current total section number is stored in the performance display work area.

[0264] The game control device 100, when it is the switching timing of the aggregation section (result of A1205 is "Y"), set the aggregation interval switching (A1206). In the switching setting of aggregation interval, A total out counter that counts the total number of out balls (total number of outs), Normal out that counts the number of normal out balls (number of normal outs), which is the number of out balls (number of discharged balls) Counter and count the number of normal prize balls, which is the total number of prize balls (number of won balls) in each tally section Clear the normal number of prize balls counter to be counted, or the final base value (or latest base value) of each aggregation section value) to the base value storage area of ​​the next aggregation interval.

[0265] If the game control device 100 is not the switching timing of the tabulation section (result of A1205 is "N"), and it is determined whether or not there is a switch input to the monitored input port (A120 7). In this embodiment, the input ports to be monitored are the third input port 124 and the fourth input port 124. It is port 126 (see Figure 3).

[0266] Here, the switch status data copied to the performance display work area for each input port to be monitored is displayed. Check the rising edge information (copied in step A9603 of FIG. 58). Stores the copied switch rising edge information for each monitored input port8 There is a bit area. Switch rising edge for all monitored input ports If all information is 0, it can be determined that there is no input, and in other cases, it can be determined that there is input. Wear. Note that as switch rising edge information, unless masked during copying, Bit corresponding to the switch that received a new input (detection) in input processing (A1303) is set to 1, and the bits corresponding to switches with no new inputs are set to 0.

[0267] When the input port to be monitored has a switch input, the gaming control device 100 (A12 07 result is "Y"), input the switch corresponding to the switch counter (target switch). Check and obtain input information (A1208). The target switch here is the first special The lower big prize opening switch 38a of the dynamic winning device 38, the upper big prize opening switch of the second special variable winning device 39 switch 39a, starting port 1 switch 36a of the first starting winning port 36, second starting winning port 37 (normal) Starting port 2 switch 37a of the general variable winning device), winning port switch 35a of the general winning port 35 ( Detection of game balls such as left winning port switch, right winning port switch), out ball detection switch 74, etc. The base value (or ball roll rate) can be changed depending on the roll.

[0268] Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether or not the target switch is within its valid period (A 1209). In addition, due to the occurrence of fraudulent misconduct of the big prize gate and fraudulent electric power, When winning a prize is invalid, that is, the big winning mouth switches 38a, 39a and the starting mouth 2 switch 37a may not be valid. In addition, always There is also a time effective switch.

[0269] If the game control device 100 is valid period of the target switch (the result of A1209 is " Y"), and determines whether or not there is an input to the target switch corresponding to the switch counter (A1 210). If the valid period of the target switch is not (result of A1209 is "N") or target If the switch has no input (result of A1210 is "N"), process step A1218 transition to

[0270] The game control device 100, when there is an input to the target switch (the result of A1210 is "Y" ), clear the input information (1 bit) of the bit corresponding to the target switch (A1211), It is determined whether or not it is in the normal base state (A1212). normal base state (low base state state) is a period during which the base value can be calculated and updated. be.

[0271] When the game control device 100 is in the normal base state (normal game state) (A121 If the result of 2 is "Y"), if the target switch is a switch with a prize ball, the target switch By adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the total number of prize balls in the aggregation section, the normal prize balls Update the number (A1213). Next, the target switch is the out ball detection switch 74. The normal number of out pitches, which is the number of out pitches within the aggregation interval, by adding 1 if (Number of normal outs, number of balls normally ejected) is updated (A1214). Then the target switch is out. By adding 1 when the ball detection switch is 74, the total number of out pitches (total out pitches) number, total number of discharge balls) is updated (A1215).

[0272] In addition, in this embodiment, the out ball detection switch 74 is a ball ejected from the gaming area 32. Detect all the game balls that have passed through the winning opening or the out opening 30b. . Not only the game ball that entered the out hole 30b, but also the winning holes (first starting winning hole 36, second starting winning hole 36, The game ball that enters the winning hole 37, the big winning hole, or the general winning hole 35) is placed in a passageway (not shown), etc. The out ball is guided to the out ball detection switch 74 through the out ball detection switch 74 and detected.

[0273] When the gaming control device 100 is not in the normal base state, which is the normal gaming state, (A121 2 result is "N"), the number of normal pitches awarded and the number of normal out pitches are not updated, but the total number of out pitches. (A1215). Therefore, the high base state (second game) which is not the normal base state condition, time saving condition, variable probability condition, or special game condition), the number of normal prize balls and the number of normal out balls. The base value is not updated and is calculated from the number of normal award pitches and the number of normal out pitches (number of normal award pitches ÷ normal number of out pitches). The number of balls pitched) is not updated and remains unchanged. Regarding the normal base state in step A1212, The base value can be updated as the ball output rate in all game states by eliminating the judgment process. It is also possible to configure

[0274] Next, the game control device 100 changes the target switch to the next one in the next performance display editing process. In order to change the value, the switch counter is updated by +1 (A1216). Note that the main processing The performance display editing process is performed using the loop processing that , e.g., 4 msec) (e.g., several μsec). Therefore, the performance display editing process is executed repeatedly during the interrupt cycle, and the switch counter (e.g. 0 to 7) are bits (e.g. bits) of all switches for each monitored input port. 0 to bit 7). Also, the switch counter will be 0 after the final value (e.g. 7). and starts checking the switch input for the next monitored input port. . For example, after the switch input is first checked for the third input port 124, The input of the switch is then checked with respect to the fourth input port 126.

[0275] On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 is configured to (A1207 result is “N”), the base value calculation process (predetermined process) (A1217). Note that the switch input to the input port to be monitored is It may not be possible. On the other hand, if some or all of the input ports to be monitored are The switch inputs are checked for all monitored input ports, even if they are After that, the input information of the target switch where the input was made is cleared (A1211), so , all monitored input ports will be in a state where there is no switch input.

[0276] In the base value calculation process, the base value is the ratio of the number of normal award pitches to the number of normal out pitches. Yes, it is calculated as the number of normally awarded pitches divided by the number of normally out pitches. Therefore, starting winning hole (starting winning hole 36 , normal variable winning device 37), big winning hole, or general winning hole 35. As the first stage, the switches 35a, 36a, 37a, 38a, 3 of the prize opening where the prize balls are awarded The number of normal prize balls is updated and changed by the input (detection) of 9a, and the base value changes, and As a second step, the number of normal out pitches is updated by input (detection) of the out pitch detection switch 74. The base value changes as the result changes. In other words, when one game ball enters the winning hole, the base is won in two stages. The base value will change (will be affected). Out opening on game board 30 When a ball enters the opening 30b, the input (detection) of the out ball detection switch 74 normally causes The number of out pitches is updated and changes, and the base value also changes. On the other hand, entering Fuzu starting gate 34 If there is a ball, the number of normal award pitches and the number of normal out pitches will not be updated by the pitch itself. Since it does not change, the base value also remains unchanged. A ball entered the starting gate 34 of Futu. However, since no prize balls are awarded, the number of regular prize balls is not updated.

[0277] The base value is the value of steps A1624-A1630 of output processing, regardless of whether it changes or not. Through the processing, it is output to the performance display device 152 as a performance display. However, cheap When all devices are operating and the game is stopped, or when a strong error 2 occurs and the game is stopped Then, the performance display device 152 outputs off data and turns off.

[0278] As a special example, the real-time value (bL.) of the base value is displayed. Base value calculations may be performed only in the value display period; in this special case, real-time values The number of normal award pitches and the number of normal out pitches will be updated until the display period arrives, but the base value will not be calculated. It doesn't change.

[0279] After step A1216 or A1217, the gaming control device 100 stores the saved register. Returns (A1218), loads from the stack pointer storage area and sets the stack pointer. (A1219) and ends the performance display editing process. The set stack pointer is This indicates the address of the inner stack area.

[0280] Note that in Figure 8, the process of step A1217 is executed immediately after step A1214. Then, without waiting for the input check of all the switches of the input port to be monitored, the number of balls normally won or the number of balls won can be calculated. It is also possible to perform a base value calculation process immediately after the number of out pitches is updated.

[0281] [Timer interrupt processing] Next, timer interrupt processing will be explained. Figure 9 shows the timer interrupt processing (interrupt processing program). FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure of Timer interrupt processing is performed by the clock generator. A periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the controller is input to the CPU111a. It is started by When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer Interrupt processing begins.

[0282] When timer interrupt processing is started, the gaming control device 100 first sets the register buffer to be used. Specify register bank 1 as the link (A1301), and write the RAM start address to the specified register. Set the upper address of the response (A1302). Main processing at the start of timer interrupt processing. By switching from register bank 0 to register bank 1, which is used in main processing, This is equivalent to saving the registers in use. Note that when timer interrupt processing starts, , automatically becomes interrupt disabled.

[0283] Next, the gaming control device 100 receives input from various sensors and switches, receives signals, That is, input processing is executed to read the status of each input port (A1303). Next, make sure Based on the rate setting changing flag and the probability setting confirmation flag, the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed. Determine whether or not it is currently under review (A1304). The probability settings are being changed or the probability settings are being confirmed. (A1304 result is “Y”), change the probability settings to change or confirm the probability settings. Execute change / confirmation processing (A1305).

[0284] When the game control device 100 is not changing the probability settings or checking the probability settings (A130 4 result is "N"), based on the output data set in various processes, the solenoid (e.g. Drive control of actuators such as the big winning opening solenoid 39b) and drive control of LEDs (light emission control (A1306) It should be noted that the slot in the main process If a firing prohibition signal is output in the process of step A1005, this output process will be performed. It is possible to output a launch permission signal and set the launch permission signal to the permission state.

[0285] Next, the game control device 100, commands (payout command, etc.) to the payout control device 200 to execute payout command transmission processing (A1 307). After that, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, monitors whether or not there is a normal signal input from the big prize opening switch 39a and detects errors. Prize opening switch / status monitoring process that monitors (whether the front frame or glass frame is open, etc.) process (A1308).

[0286] Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game is stopped (A1309). Cheap When all devices are activated (safety device activation flag = 1) or when it is necessary to stop the game. If a strong error 2 occurs, it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0287] When the game is not stopped (the result of A1309 is "N"), the game control device 100 Game processing (A1310), Accessory game processing (A1311), General figure game processing (A131) 2) Execute segment LED editing processing (A1313). Then step A131 4 and subsequent steps are executed. In addition to cases where no error occurs, there are cases where weak errors and strong errors occur. Even if error 1 occurs, special figure game processing (A1310), accessory game processing (A 1311), general map game processing (A1312), segment LED editing processing (A1313) Execute.

[0288] In the segment LED editing process, multiple segment LEDs constituting the collective display device 50 (memory display section, round display section, etc.: LED lamps D3-D7, D11-D17) Settings related to driving and the like are executed. In addition, other parts of the batch display device 50 (variable display section: L Settings related to driving the ED lamps D1, D2, D8, D10, D18) are controlled by symbol fluctuation control. Executed in processing (A2615, A2617, A7615). Another other of batch display 50 Settings related to driving a part of (probability status display section: LED lamp D9), etc. A1048) etc.

[0289] When the game is stopped (the result of A1309 is "Y"), the game control device 100 Game processing (A1310), Accessory game processing (A1311), General figure game processing (A131) 2), Step A131 without executing the segment LED editing process (A1313) Move to the process after 4. If a safety device is activated in this way or a strong error 2 occurs, When the game is stopped, special pattern game processing (A1310) and general pattern game processing (A1312) ) is not executed, the number of reserved special drawings (A2906, A4611) and the number of reserved general drawings (A770) 7, A7918) does not change. On the other hand, if a weak error or strong error 1 occurs, the game will be stopped. It is not in progress, and the special map game processing (A1310) and general map game processing (A1312) are being executed. In order to ) can be changed by +1 update (when pending occurs) or -1 update (when pending expires).

[0290] In addition, depending on the type of error, such as weak error, strong error 1, and strong error 2, the special figure game processing science (A1310), accessory game processing (A1311), general figure game processing (A1312), Execute some of the component LED editing processing (A1313) and do not execute the others. Other configurations are also possible. For example, if strong error 2 occurs, segment LED editing processing You can just run it.

[0291] Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 transmits safety device operation information corresponding to the state of the safety device to the performance controller. Safety that can be sent to the production control device 300 as a command or set a safety device operating flag Execute device-related processing (A1314). Then, the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 Execute the magnet fraud monitoring process to check the number and determine whether or not there is an abnormality (A1315 ). Furthermore, the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board is checked to see if there is any abnormality. Radio wave fraud monitoring processing (board radio wave fraud monitoring processing) for determination is executed (A1316).

[0292] After that, the game control device 100, based on the input from the vibration sensor 65, vibrates illegally (A1317). Next, abnormal discharge from the big prize mouth (A1318). In the abnormal discharge monitoring process, special The large winning opening switch 39a and the specific area switch 72 (V winning opening switch) in the dynamic winning device 39 switch), based on the input from the remaining ball outlet switch 73, the abnormality of the special variable winning device 39 Emissions are monitored, and an abnormal emission occurring flag is set when an abnormal emission occurs. In addition, special The game ball that has passed through the large winning opening switch 39a of the separate variable winning device 39 is the specific area switch 7 2 (V winning opening switch) or remaining ball discharge opening switch 73 is discharged.

[0293] Next, the game control device 100 sets the signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer. external information editing process (A1319). And like step A1309 etc. , determines whether the game is stopped (A1320).

[0294] The game control device 100, when the game is not stopped (the result of A1320 is "N"), saves the register to the stack area within the area (A1321) and updates the safety device counter value ( Executes out-of-area integration processing (calculating the number of balls difference) and controlling the display of the performance display device 152 ( A1322). After that, restore the flag register (A1323) and start timer interrupt processing. finish. The game will stop if the safety device is not activated and strong error 2 has not occurred. The processing of steps A1321-A1323 is executed, including the integration processing outside the area, not inside the area. Ru.

[0295] In addition, as described later, when transitioning to out-of-area integration processing, the stack pointer is set to game control. Switch from the associated in-area stack area to an out-of-area stack area. At that time, for game control Flag when saving the stack pointer to the stack pointer storage area of ​​RAM111c Step A1321 because the register flags (especially the zero flag) may change Save the flag register in advance.

[0296] On the other hand, when the game is stopped (the result of A1320 is "Y"), the game control device 100 , the timer interrupt processing is ended without executing the out-of-area integration processing or the like. i.e. safety equipment is activated (safety device activation flag = 1) or strong error 2 occurs. , the safety device counter value is not updated and the base value is The display contents of any performance display are not updated. This eliminates unnecessary controls while the game is stopped. Wear.

[0297] In addition, unlike the above, even if strong error 2 occurs, the game will not be stopped, but the special figure game processing (A 1310), Accessory game processing (A1311), General figure game processing (A1312), Segment A configuration in which the LED editing process (A1313) is executed is also possible. Also, strong error 2 occurs However, a configuration is also possible in which outside-area integration processing or the like is executed.

[0298] Also, when returning from timer interrupt processing, the interrupt disabled state can be restored and the register bank specified. Restoration of settings is configured to be performed automatically, but depending on the CPU used, external information editing may be necessary. After processing, processing to enable interrupts or return register bank specification to register bank 0. You can also do the same thing.

[0299] [Output processing] Next, we will explain the details of the output processing (A1306) in the timer interrupt processing (Figure 9). do. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of output processing.

[0300] The gaming control device 100 first outputs segment data of the collective display device (LED) 50. Output off data to output port 135 (segment output port) (see Figure 3). Reset output port 135 (A1601). Next, all solenoids (big prize opening OFF for noid 38b, 39b, lever solenoid 86b, general electric solenoid 37c) set the output data of (A1602). Then, as in step A1309, etc., It is determined whether or not the technique is stopped (A1603). If the safety device is activated (safety device If the moving flag = 1) or if a strong error 2 that requires the game to be stopped occurs , it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0301] The game control device 100, when the game is not stopped (the result of A1603 is "N"), The date of the prize opening solenoids 38b, 39b, the lever solenoid 86b, and the general electric solenoid 37c. Synthesize the data to be output to the solenoid output port 134 (A1604). Then, the data is output to the solenoid output port 134 (A1605). game is stopped If there is (the result of A1603 is "Y"), do nothing and move to the processing of step A1605 Then, off data (A1602) is output to the solenoid output port 134. This makes , When the game is stopped, the operation of all solenoids is stopped, and the big winning opening, the specific area 86, The normal variable prize winning device 37 and the like are closed to be in a closed state. In this way, when the game is stopped, A round game (a game during a big win or a small win) cannot be executed because the prize slot is closed.

[0302] Then, the game control device 100 sequentially scans the digit lines of the collective display device (LED) 50. The value of the digit counter for jumping is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 3 (only 1 is added, but 3 is updated to 0) (A1606). In addition, L corresponding to the value of the digit counter Get the digit output data to the ED digit line (A1607). and got Digit output data and external information data are synthesized (A1608), and the synthesized data is Output to port output / external information output port 136 (A1609).

[0303] Next, the game control device 100 outputs off data as segment output data to the segment line. data (A1610). Then set the output data for prohibiting firing (A161 1). Furthermore, as in step A1603, etc., it is determined whether or not the game is stopped (A 1612).

[0304] The game control device 100, when the game is not stopped (the result of A1612 is "N"), A segment line from the segment area in RAM 111c corresponding to the value of the set counter. load the segment output data (A1613) and set the launch permission output data (A1 614), outputs the loaded segment output data to output port 135 for segment output. (A1615). In addition, this segment area is a work area within the area (work for game control area).

[0305] In this way, when the game is not stopped, the value of the digit counter is increased by +1 within the range of 0 to 3. Each time a new digit line is selected, the eight sets of digits to which this digit line connects are selected. Segment output data is output on the segment line. Digit 0~digit 3 (digit 0~3) in order Selected dynamic drive method (dynamic lighting control) for batch display device 50 is realized.

[0306] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the game is stopped (the result of A1612 is "Y") , off data (A1610) without processing steps A1613 and A1614 Output to output port 135 for segment output (A1615). This ensures that the safety device is activated (safety device in operation flag = 1) or when strong error 2 occurs In the game stop state, the collective display device 50 is turned off. As a result, in the game stop state Therefore, the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game cannot be executed. and collective display device 50 A player who sees it will know that the game is stopped, that the safety device has been activated, or that there is a strong error 2 (no It is possible to recognize that a normal error) has occurred.

[0307] Subsequently, the game control device 100 loads the external information data to be output to the external information terminal 71 (A1616), and then the synthesized external information data and launch permission or launch prohibition (A1617), and the final synthesized data is sent as external information / launch permission signal. output to signal output port 137 (A1618). In addition, here, if the game is not stopped It becomes output data for firing permission (A1614), and firing is prohibited when the game is stopped (fire stop (A1611). This prevents a safety device from operating or a strong error. In the game stop state when -2 occurs, shooting of game balls from the ball shooting device is prohibited On the other hand, if the game is not stopped, the game ball is released from the ball launcher Shooting is allowed. In addition, even in the game stop state, the game ball from the ball launcher A configuration is also possible in which the firing is permitted and the firing is not prohibited (stopped).

[0308] Next, the game control device 100, on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device The data to be output to the test terminal output port 1 is loaded and synthesized, and the test terminal on the relay board 70 is Output the combined data to output port 1 (A1619). After that, the test to the test firing test equipment Load the data to be output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal. synthesize and output the synthesized data to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 (A162 0).

[0309] Next, the game control device 100, on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device The data to be output to the test terminal output port 3 is loaded and synthesized, and the test terminal on the relay board 70 is Output the combined data to output port 3 (A1621). In addition, testing of test-firing equipment The data to be output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the signal is loaded and combined. and outputs the synthesized data to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 (A1622 ). Then, the test terminal output port on the relay board 70 for outputting the test signal to the test firing test equipment Load data to be output to 5, synthesize, and synthesize to test terminal output port 5 on relay board 70 output the data (A1623).

[0310] Next, the game control device 100, the segment data of the performance display device (LED) 152 Output off data to output port 141 (segment output port 2) reset port 141 (A1624). Next, the digit lines of the performance display device 152 are sequentially Update the value of digit counter 2 for scanning by +1 within the range of 0 to 3 (add 1 but after 3 is updated to 0) (A1625). In addition, for the value of digit counter 2, Get the digit output data to the digit line of the corresponding LED (A1626). and, Output the acquired digit output data to output port 142 (digit output port 2) ( A1627).

[0311] Next, the game control device 100, like step A1603 and the like, determines whether or not the game is being stopped. (A1628). If the game is not stopped (the result of A1628 is "N"), From the performance indicator segment area in RAM 111c corresponding to the value of digit counter 2 Load segment output data (A1629). The performance indicator segment area It is included in the performance display work area related to performance information and its display (performance display). and The loaded segment output data is sent to output port 141 for performance display device 152 (segment Output to output port 2) (A1630), and then terminate the output process.

[0312] On the other hand, when the game is stopped (the result of A1628 is "Y"), the game control device 100 , the output process ends without executing steps A1629 and A1630. subordinate Therefore, if the safety device is activated and the game is stopped (safety device activated flag = 1) or If a strong error 2 occurs and the game is stopped, the segment in the performance display device segment area The off data in step A1624 cannot be output to output port 141. is output as is to the output port 141 for the performance display device 152. and in this case , when the value of digit counter 2 goes around in the range of 0 to 3, the performance display device 152 displays all LEs. D is forcibly turned off and hidden, and the person in charge or staff at the amusement center who sees the performance display device 152 , the game is stopped, a safety device has been activated, or a strong error 2 (illegal error) has occurred. I can recognize that I was born.

[0313] Also, even if strong error 2 occurs, the game will not be stopped and steps A1629 and A1630 will be executed. A configuration that executes processing etc. is also possible.

[0314] [Winning gate switch / status monitoring process] Next, the prize opening switch / state monitoring process (A1308) in the timer interrupt process (Figure 9) ) will be described in detail. Fig. 11 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the prize-winning switch / status monitoring process. - chart.

[0315] The game control device 100 first clears the winning game ball number area included in the intra-area work area to 0. Asu (A2001). As a result, the winning game ball count area is within one interruption (within a predetermined time period). ) is an area for storing the number of winning game balls, which is the number (total) of winning balls. In addition, the acquired play The number of playing balls is equal to the increase in the number of safe balls within one interruption. And the upper grand prize mouth (special variable entrance Prepare a winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to the upper large winning opening switch 39a in the prize device 39) (A2002). And even though the upper grand prize opening is not open, Execute fraud & winning monitoring processing to monitor whether there are any winnings and detect normal winnings ( A2003).

[0316] After that, the game control device 100, the lower large winning opening in the lower large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) A winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the switch 38a is prepared (A2004). And below Even though the big prize gate is not open, it is said that the lower prize gate is monitored for illegal prizes. In addition, a fraudulent and winning monitoring process is executed to detect normal winning (A2005).

[0317] And, the game control device 100, to the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37 Prepare a corresponding winning slot monitoring table (A2006). And when you monitor fraudulent winnings Both execute fraud & winning monitoring processing for detecting normal winning (A2007). Next, always Prepare a winning gate monitoring table for winning gate switches that can be won at times and do not require fraud monitoring (A20 08). The winning slot switches that can always win are the starting slot 1 switch 36a and the general winning slot 35. is.

[0318] Next, the gaming control device 100 executes a winning number counter update process to update the winning number ( A2009). Then, select which switch among the multiple switches and signals whose status should be monitored. Status scan counter for sequentially specifying which switches or signals are to be monitored this time (A2010). The state scan counter is updated in the range 0 to 3.

[0319] After that, the gaming control device 100 determines the state to be monitored according to the value of the state scan counter. Prepare gaming machine status monitoring table 1 for setting (A2011). And the error Executes gaming machine status check processing to determine whether an error has occurred (A2012) .

[0320] The status scan can be performed by referring to the status scan counter value in the gaming machine status monitoring table 1. If the value of the counter is 0, it indicates an error output due to an occurrence such as disconnection of the switch connector. Monitoring of the status (switch abnormality error) based on the constant detection signal is set, and the status scan counter If the value of ta is 1, it is based on the chute ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200. Monitoring of the status (shot ball out error) is set. State scan counter value is 2 If the condition (overflow error) is monitored based on the overflow switch signal, is set, and if the value of the status scan counter is 3, the status based on the dispensing abnormal status signal is (dispensing abnormal error) monitoring is set. In this way, in the gaming machine status monitoring table 1, , weak errors are monitored.

[0321] Next, the gaming control device 100 sets the state to be monitored according to the value of the state scan counter. A gaming machine status monitoring table 2 for determining the status is prepared (A2013). and an error occurs A game machine status check process is executed to determine whether the game machine is alive or not (A2014).

[0322] The status scan can be performed by referring to the status scan counter value in the gaming machine status monitoring table 2. If the value of the counter is 0, it is based on the signal output from the glass frame open detection switch. If status (glass frame opening error) monitoring is set and the status scan counter value is 1, If the condition is based on the signal output from the front frame open detection switch (body frame open error, front Monitoring of frame opening errors) is set. Also, if the value of the state scan counter is 2, then Monitoring of the status based on frame radio irregularity signals (frame radio irregularity) is set, and the status scan counter is A value of 3 sets state monitoring based on touch switch signals.

[0323] Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the value of the state scan counter is 0 or not. (A2015). And if the error scan counter value is not 0 (A2015 result is "N"), the process moves to step A2017.

[0324] In addition, if the value of the error scan counter is 0, the game control device 100 (A2 The result of 015 is "Y"), a payout indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start payout control. A payout business that sets the busy signal status (payout busy signal flag) based on the busy signal. - Executes signal check processing (A2016) and moves to step A2017.

[0325] Note that the process in step A2016 uses a state scan counter that is updated every timer interrupt. It is executed only when the timer value is 0, so it is executed once every four timer interrupts. It becomes. In other words, if the timer interrupt occurs every 4ms, A201 interrupts every 16ms. 6 processing will be performed.

[0326] Next, the game control device 100 causes the game ball to switch the specific area switch 72 at an inappropriate timing. Execute V passing timing monitoring processing to monitor whether or not it has passed (A2017). V passing In the timing monitoring process, the detection signal of the specific area switch 72 is generated at inappropriate timing. V pass error when

[0327] Next, the game control device 100 monitors whether there are any game balls left in the specific area switch 72. Execute the remaining ball monitoring process to view (A2018) and finish the prize opening switch / state monitoring process. Ru.

[0328] In addition, V passage timing monitoring processing and remaining ball monitoring in the prize opening switch / state monitoring processing The processing is necessary for a so-called 1 type 2 type mixer (1+2 type machine) like this embodiment, and is usually It may not be necessary for type 1 pachinko machines.

[0329] [Fraud & Winning Monitoring Process] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of fraud & prize monitoring processing. Fraud & Prize Monitoring Department The process is steps A2003 and A2 in the prize winning port switch / state monitoring process shown in FIG. 005, executed at A2007.

[0330] The fraud & winning monitoring process is performed by the lower big winning opening switch 38a in the special variable winning device 38, the special variable Large winning opening switch 39a on dynamic winning device 39, winning opening switch in normal fluctuating winning device 37 This is the process performed for (starting port 2 switch 37a). 2nd starting prize mouth (normal variable entry For the prize device 37) and the big prize mouth (special variable prize device 38, 39), the opening and closing members are forcibly Since it is easy to cheat by opening the door, inserting game balls, and paying out prize balls, Provide positive monitoring.

[0331] The game control device 100, first, the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning opening switch to be monitored for error (A2101), and determines whether or not the fraud monitoring period is in progress (A2102). For example, the fraud monitoring period means that the winning opening switch subject to error monitoring does not detect the game ball. For example, if the winning opening switch is the lower winning opening switch 38a, there will be a special variable winnings period. This is a period other than the special gaming state in which the prize device 38 is released.

[0332] Then, if the game control device 100 is in the fraud monitoring period (the result of A2102 is “ Y”), it is determined whether there is an input to the target winning opening switch (A2103). target input If there is no input to the prize switch (A2103 result is "N"), the target notification timer will be updated. Load new information (A2112). In addition, if there is an input to the target winning opening switch, (Result of A2103 is "Y"), the number of fraudulent prizes in question is updated by +1 (A2104), and after addition Determine whether the number of fraudulent winnings is greater than or equal to the number of fraudulent winnings to be monitored (for example, 5 winnings) (A2105).

[0333] The reason why the judgment number is set to 5 is that, for example, if the big prize opening in the open state is converted to the closed state. When a game ball gets caught in the door member of the grand prize opening, the game ball may exceed the validity period of the count switch. This is to prevent cases such as winning a prize or noise in the signal from being judged as fraudulent. This is to prevent it from being easily determined as an error even though it is not illegal.

[0334] Then, if the number of pieces is less than the determined number, the game control device 100 determines that the result of A2105 is “ N”), prepare the winning slot monitoring table for the target winning slot switch (A2110). Also, If the number of winnings is equal to or greater than the number of winnings determined (A2105 result is "Y"), the number of fraudulent winnings is calculated as the number of winnings determined to have occurred. (A2106), and set the initial value (for example, 60000ms) in the target fraudulent prize notification timer area. ) is saved (A2107).

[0335] Next, the gaming control device 100 prepares the target fraud occurrence command as a production command ( A2108), and also prepare a fraudulent winning flag as a fraudulent flag (A2109) . Then, the prepared fraud flag is compared with the value of the target fraud flag area (A2120).

[0336] On the other hand, if it is not the fraud monitoring period, the gaming control device 100 determines that the result of A2102 is “N ), prepare the winning hole monitoring table for the target winning hole switch (A2110), and set the prize ball. Execute the winning number counter update process (A2111). Details of winning number counter update processing Details will be described later.

[0337] Then, the gaming control device 100 loads the target notification timer update information (A2112). , determines whether updating of the notification timer is permitted (A2113). Notification timer update allowed If there is no such thing (result of A2113 is "N"), the fraud & prize monitoring process ends. On the other hand, news If updating of the notification timer is permitted (result of A2113 is "Y"), the target notification timer If is not 0, update to -1 (A2114). Note that the minimum value of the notification timer is set to 0. ing.

[0338] The notification timer is updated when the winning slot switch to be monitored for error is normally entered in the variable winning device 37. If it is a prize mouth switch (starting mouth 2 switch 37a), it is permitted. Also, one special If there are two winning opening switches in the moving winning device (big winning opening), the notification timer cannot be updated. If the winning slot switch targeted for error monitoring is on one side, it is permitted, and the winning slot switch targeted for error monitoring is is not allowed if the switch is the other. As a result, there will be no error regarding one special variable prize winning device. Regarding correct notification, the notification timer is updated twice as often, and the specified time (for example, 60 This prevents the timeout from occurring at half the time (000ms).

[0339] After that, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the value of the notification timer is 0 (A211 5), if the value is not 0 (result of A2115 is "N"), that is, the time is up. If not, the fraud & prize monitoring process ends. Also, if the value of the notification timer is 0 ( If the result of A2115 is "Y"), that is, the time is up or the time is already up. In this case, prepare the target illegal release command as a production command (A2116) and remove the illegal file. Prepare a flag to cancel unauthorized winnings as a lag (A2117). And the value of the notification timer is 0 Determine whether it is the moment when (A2118).

[0340] When the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (the result of A2118), the gaming control device 100 result is "Y"), that is, if the value of the notification timer becomes 0 in this fraud & prize monitoring process To do so, clear the target number of fraudulent winnings (A2119).

[0341] In addition, after the processing of step A2119 is completed, the gaming control device 100 controls the notification timer. value becomes 0 (the result of A2118 is "N"), that is, before the previous If the value of the notification timer becomes 0 in the cheating & winning monitoring process, the prepared cheating flag is targeted. (A2120).

[0342] Then, the game control device 100 sets the value of the prepared fraudulent flag and the target fraudulent flag area to be the same. If they match (the result of A2120 is "Y"), the cheating & winning monitoring process is terminated. Also, If the prepared fraud flag and the value of the target fraud flag area do not match (result of A2120) result is "N"), save the prepared illegal flag in the target illegal flag area (A2121), A production command setting process is executed (A2122). After that, end the cheating & winning monitoring process. be.

[0343] By the above processing, the fraud occurrence command is transmitted to the production control device 300 along with the occurrence of fraud. is transmitted to the production control device 300 along with the cancellation of the illegality, and the illegality is notified The start and end of are set.

[0344] [Processing for updating winning number counter] FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the procedure of winning number counter update processing. Number of winnings The data update process is performed in step A2009 of the winning opening switch / state monitoring process shown in FIG. 12 is executed at step A2111 of the illegality & winning monitoring process.

[0345] The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the game is stopped (A2201). cheap When all devices are activated (safety device activation flag = 1) or when it is necessary to stop the game. If a strong error 2 occurs, it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0346] The gaming control device 100 accepts winnings when the game is not stopped (result of A2201 is “N”). Obtain the number of winning opening switches to monitor from the opening monitoring table (A2202), and check the target winning opening switch. Determine whether there is an input to the mouth switch (A2203). Of the winning gate monitoring table In the winning table, the number of winning balls and winning number counter area 1 address are displayed for each winning opening switch to be monitored. The address of the winning counter area 2, etc. are defined. If there is no input (A The result of 2203 is "N"), and the table address is updated to the address of the next record (A22 15), determine whether monitoring of all switches has ended (A2216).

[0347] On the other hand, if there is an input to the target winning opening switch, the gaming control device 100 (A220 3 result is "Y"), load the number of game balls acquired from the number of game balls acquired (A2204), and Add the number of prize balls corresponding to the elephant prize opening switch to the number of won game balls (A2205), and after the addition Save the value in the acquired game ball number area (A2206). This will be recorded in the number of game balls acquired area. The number of acquired game balls memorized is updated for each winning slot switch, and the number of acquired game balls is finally , the number of prize balls (total) won within one interruption.

[0348] It should be noted that the obtained game ball number area is located in the intra-area work area, and the process for updating the winning number counter is executed. program (a part of the program in the area), and the program (area part of the out-of-bounds program) can only be read. In addition, at the same time to all winning entrance switches Even if you enter, the total value of prize balls is less than 255 (1 byte), so The upper limit is not checked.

[0349] Next, the game control device 100 loads the value of the target winning number counter area 1 (A220 7), update the loaded value by +1 (A2208). In addition, the updated values It is determined whether or not a bar flow occurs (A2209). Winning number counter area 1 is 2 bars. It is the size of 800-bit (0~65535).

[0350] If no overflow has occurred, the game control device 100 (result of A2209) is "N"), and the updated value is saved in winning number counter area 1 (A2210). step After the processing of A2210 is completed or if an overflow occurs (the result of A2209 is result is "Y"), the value of the target number of winnings counter area 2 is loaded (A2211).

[0351] After that, the gaming control device 100 updates the loaded value by +1 (A2212) and updates the loaded value by +1 (A2212). Determine whether overflow occurs depending on the value (A2213). overflow If this does not occur (the result of A2213 is "N"), the updated value is stored in the number of winnings counter area. Save to 2 (A2214). Winning number counter area 2 is a 1-byte (0~255) sample. It is Izu.

[0352] After the processing in step A2214 is completed, or after the overflow occurs, the gaming control device 100 If this occurs (A2213 result is "Y"), change the table address to the address of the next record. Updated to reply (A2215). Then, determine whether monitoring of all switches has been completed. (A2216).

[0353] If the gaming control device 100 has not finished monitoring all the switches, result is "N"), step A2203 to determine whether there is an input to the target prize opening switch return to the process of Also, if monitoring of all switches is completed (A2216 result is "Y") ), the winning number counter update process ends. This will allow you to monitor all switches until all switches are monitored. , the processing of steps A2203-A2216 is repeated, and the number of prize balls won within one interruption The number of winning game balls, which is the number (total), is obtained, and each winning opening (each winning area area), the winning number counter areas 1 and 2 are updated and the winning information is stored. It will happen.

[0354] When the game is stopped (the result of A2201 is "Y"), the game control device 100 does nothing. Without doing so, the win number counter update process is terminated. As a result, in the game stop state, the winning opening The detection of game balls with the switch is disabled, the number of acquired game balls is not updated, and the winning number counter area Since areas 1 and 2 are not updated, winning information is not memorized and prize balls cannot be obtained. stomach). In addition, before the game is stopped (that is, if the detection of the game ball at the winning opening switch is effective) The payout of prize balls based on the stored winning information will continue even if the game is stopped. be.

[0355] The winning number counter area 1 instructs the payout control device 200 to pay out prize balls. An area used to transmit a payout command (prize ball command) for the payout command Winning data corresponding to prize balls that have not yet been transmitted are stored. In other words, the number of winnings The counter area 1 forms a prize ball command counter capable of storing information about the prize ball command.

[0356] Winning number counter area 2 is a predetermined number of prize balls (scheduled number of payouts) generated by winning a prize in the winning opening. Used to send the main prize ball signal to be output to an external device each time the number (here, 10) is reached. Winning data corresponding to prize balls in the area where the main prize ball signal generation processing has not been performed. data is stored. In other words, the winning number counter area 2 records information regarding the main prize ball signal. It serves as a memorizable main prize ball signal counter.

[0357] Each of these winning number counter areas shows information by the number of winning balls set for each winning opening (e.g. For example, winning number counter areas are provided (3 winning balls, 2 winning balls, 10 winning balls, 14 winning balls). The count number in the corresponding number of winnings counter area is added by 1 based on the winnings in the winning opening. It has become so. In other words, information on winnings can be stored in units of one winning slot. is considered to be capable. In addition, the number of winnings counter area 1 (2 bytes) is the number of winnings counter area 2 (1 byte). Bytes), a larger area is allocated to store more winning data. is This is because the main prize ball signal can be sent regardless of the state of the destination. , transmission may be suspended depending on the status of the payout control device 200 to which the payout command is sent. This is because there is a possibility that more unsent data will be accumulated.

[0358] [Game machine status check process] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of gaming machine status check processing. game machine status The check process is step A201 in the prize opening switch / state monitoring process shown in Figure 11. 2, executed in A2014 etc.

[0359] The gaming control device 100 first takes a status monitoring table corresponding to the status scan counter. (A2301). The state scan counter has a value in the range of 0 to 3 corresponding to the game state. is set. For the relationship between the status monitoring table and the status scan counter, see , as described in the winning opening switch / status monitoring process.

[0360] Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the signal to be checked is ON ( A2302). If the signal being checked is not ON (result of A2302 is 'N'), all In other words, if the signal to be checked is off, the state off flag is prepared as the state flag. (A2303), get the target state off command, and prepare (A2304). moreover , get the target state off monitoring timer comparison value (A2305). The state off flag indicates the error - system signals indicate a normal state, and touch switch signals indicate a non-touched state. Indicates status.

[0361] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the signal to be checked is ON (result of A2302 result is "Y"), prepare a state-on flag as a state flag (A2306), and get and prepare the command (A2307). In addition, the target state ON supervisory timer comparison Get the value (A2308). The status on flag indicates that there is an abnormality or Indicates an invalid state, and for touch switch signals, indicates a touched state.

[0362] When the process of step A2305 or step A2308 is completed, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the value of the target signal control region matches the acquired signal state (A2 309). If they match (result of A2309 is "Y"), process step A2312. transition to If they do not match (A2309 result is “N”), the target signal control region Save the acquired signal status in the area (A2310) and clear the target status monitoring timer ( A2311).

[0363] Next, the gaming control device 100 updates the target state monitoring timer by +1 (A2312) . Furthermore, it is determined whether the updated status monitoring timer value is greater than or equal to the corresponding timer comparison value. (A2313). If the value of the updated condition monitoring timer is less than the corresponding timer comparison value, If so (result of A2313 is "N"), the game machine status check process ends.

[0364] On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the value of the updated status monitoring timer corresponds to the timer comparison value. In the above case (result of A2313 is "Y"), the status monitoring timer is updated by -1 and the timer ratio is It stays at the value of comparison value -1 (A2314). Furthermore, the prepared state flag is the target state flag. Determine whether it matches the value of the area (A2315). If they match (A231 5), the game machine status check process ends.

[0365] On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 determines that the prepared status flag matches the value of the target status flag area. If not (result of A2315 is "N"), the prepared state flag is set to the target state flag. Save to lag area (A2316). Finally, set the production commands to set the production commands. The game machine status check process is then executed (A2317).

[0366] The production command here is either a state-off command or a state-on command. situation If the on command is an error command, an error notification will be started to the production control device 300. let Shoot as a state-on command that causes the production control device 300 to start error notification. Regarding the payout of game balls such as out of ball errors, overflow errors, and abnormal payout errors. There are commands that correspond to dispensing errors (included in weak errors), and there are also commands for opening the glass frame. Frames corresponding to frame opening errors (included in strong error 1) such as errors and body frame opening errors There are commands that correspond to errors such as errors (included in strong error 2) due to faulty radio waves and incorrect frame signals.

[0367] [Probability setting change / confirmation process] Next, the details of probability setting change / confirmation processing (A1305) in timer interrupt processing are explained. I will explain. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of probability setting change / confirmation processing. certain In the rate setting change / confirmation process, the probability setting value can be changed or confirmed.

[0368] The game control device 100 first determines whether the probability setting value is within the normal range (A2 401). The probability setting value here is the probability setting value included in the work area within the area of ​​RAM111c. stored in the fixed value area.

[0369] The game control device 100 determines that when the probability setting value is within the normal range (the result of A2401 is “ Y"), set the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value (A2402), and The data is output to the display device 152 via the drivers 150a and 150b (A2404). Probability settings If the value is not within the normal range (A2401 result is “N”), the probability setting value display data will be displayed. to set the light-off data (A2403), and set the driver 150a, 15 to the performance display device 152. Output via 0b (A2404).

[0370] Here, the probability setting value display data is the probability setting value for display displayed on the performance display device 152. This data is stored in the probability setting value display data area. In addition, the person in charge of the playground and In order to prevent confusion among hall staff and other hall personnel, the jackpot probability remains the same even if the probability settings are different. (and small winning probability), set the display probability setting to the jackpot probability (and small winning probability) You can make them the same by associating them. In other words, the same display probability settings have the same jackpot probability (and small win probability). probability).

[0371] Next, the game control device 100 updates the security signal control timer by -1 if it is not 0. (A2405). The security signal control timer is set to 1 in step A1037. It is 28 ms (predetermined time). Next, the external device (game hall internal management device (hall computer) (data), etc.), the ON data of the security signal for notifying the abnormality to the external information terminal 71 (A2406). Here, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal signal remains off.

[0372] After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set. (A2407). If the probability setting changing flag is not set (A2407 result is "N"), that is, if the probability setting is being confirmed, change / confirm the probability setting without doing anything End the process.

[0373] Game control device 100, when the probability setting changing flag is set (A2407 result is "Y"), i.e., the first timer interrupt after power-on when the probability setting is being changed It is determined whether or not it is a read process (A2408). In the first timer interrupt processing after power-on If there is (the result of A2408 is "Y"), the probability setting change / confirmation process is terminated. this is , when the RAM initialization switch 112 is held down, the probability setting value is changed unintentionally. This is to prevent the situation from being renewed.

[0374] If the game control device 100 is not the first timer interrupt process after turning on the power (A240 8), it is determined whether there is an input to the RAM initialization switch 112 (A2 409). If the RAM initialization switch is not input (A2409 result is "N"), Finish the rate setting change / confirmation process.

[0375] The gaming control device 100 performs (A2409) when the RAM initialization switch 112 is input. The result is "Y"), the working setting value in the working setting value area (RAM111c or register) +1 update within the possible range, and confirm the probability setting value area corresponding to the working setting value. Update the rate setting value by +1 (A2410). This causes the RAM initialization switch 112 to operate. Each time it is created, the probability setting value in the probability setting value area is updated by 1. After that, change the probability setting / end the confirmation process. Note that there is no function to store working settings when entering setting change mode. The probability setting value area (in RAM111c or register) contains the probability value read from the probability setting area. A value corresponding to the probability setting value (a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the probability setting value) may be stored. In addition, for work If the setting value is 5 (probability setting value 6) and is updated by +1, the working setting value is 0 (probability setting value You can go back to 1). Therefore, probability settings 1 to 6 are updated by +1 over and over again. can be switched. In addition, the possible range of the working setting value includes multiple probability setting values. In the case of multi-level settings, for example, 0~1 or 0~5, but in the case of a single level setting, it is 0. Only. In the case of multi-step setting, each time the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, The setting value and probability setting value are updated to different values, but in the case of one-step setting, they are the same value even if updated. remains (updated to the same value).

[0376] Also, each time the probability setting value is updated by +1, the gaming state is switched to a setting variable state, etc. In this case, a command (setting value information command) that informs the production control device 300 of the setting value is sent. You can also send it. Similarly, each time the probability setting value is updated by +1, or when changing the setting variable state, etc. Even if the test signal can be output to an external test firing test device when the game state is switched, good. It should be noted that these transmission and output, if there is an abnormality such as a main abnormality in the game control device 100 It is preferable to stop In addition, game conditions such as probability change state, time saving state and jackpot state Set in the production control device 300 when the state is switched or when the special figure fluctuation display game is started You may send a command to inform the value (setting value information command), or send a test signal to an external test It may be possible to output to the shooting test equipment.

[0377] Note that in the above, the work set values ​​are updated each time the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated. , the probability setting value in the probability setting value area is directly updated, but RAM111c The working setting value area stores the probability setting value (working setting value) during setting change, and the setting When the key switch 93 is turned off and the setting change operation is completed (the result of A1039 is "Y ”), the value corresponding to the working setting value in the working setting value area is stored in the probability setting value area for the first time. You may do so. In this way, if a power failure occurs while changing settings (A1040 The result is "Y"), the probability setting value used for game control and production control (in the probability setting value area It is possible to prevent a situation in which the stored probability setting value) is changed by an unintended value.

[0378] [Special game processing] Next, about the details of the special game processing (A1310) in the timer interrupt processing mentioned above explain. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the procedure of special figure game processing. special game shop In theory, the monitoring of the input of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a and the special figure fluctuation Controls the entire processing related to the display game, and sets the display of special figures.

[0379] Game control device 100, first of the starting port 1 switch 36a and starting port 2 switch 37a Executes starter switch monitoring processing for monitoring winning (A2600). Starter switch monitoring In the processing, the game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening. Then, various random numbers (jackpot random numbers, etc.) are extracted, and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the winning A game result pre-determination is performed to determine a game result based on a prize winning at a stage before the start of the game. In addition, The details of the starting port switch monitoring process will be described later.

[0380] Next, a specific area switch that monitors the entry (entrance) of the game ball to the specific area 86 (V winning opening) Executes touch monitoring processing (A2601). For details of the specific area switch monitoring process, refer to will be described later.

[0381] Next, the game control device 100 executes the upper big winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602). . In the upper grand winning opening switch monitoring process, the count switch provided in the special variable winning device 39 It monitors the detection of a playing ball at the touch 39a.

[0382] Next, the game control device 100 updates the special game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (1 subtract only) (A2603). The special game processing timer is updated by -1, timer allocation Time is counted for the interrupt cycle (4 msec) of the loading process. In addition, special game The minimum value of the processing timer is set to 0. Next, whether the special game processing timer is 0 (A2604). If the special game processing timer is not 0 (result of A2604 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A2619.

[0383] Game control device 100, if the special game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is " Y”), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, the special game Special game sequence branch table to be referenced to branch to the process corresponding to the system process number register (A2605). In addition, the special game sequence branch table Use to obtain the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number (A2606). Then, make a subroutine call with the special game processing number, to the special game processing number The corresponding game branch processing is executed (A2607).

[0384] If the game processing number is "0" at step A2607, the game control device 100 Monitors the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, and directs Execute special figure normal processing to set and set information necessary for performing special figure fluctuation processing (A2608). In addition, the detail of a special figure usual process is mentioned later.

[0385] If the game processing number is "1" at step A2607, the game control device 100 A special feature for setting the stop display time of special figures and setting the information necessary for processing during special figure display. Execute processing during figure change (A2609). For example, in the special symbol fluctuation process, the special symbol is stopped Set the necessary information such as the symbol stop command indicating the stop symbol pattern and the stop display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern. set, set the processing number "2" related to the special figure display processing and save it in the special figure game processing number area do.

[0386] If the game processing number is "2" at step A2607, the game control device 100 Processing during special figure display, such as setting the information necessary to shift to the jackpot state or small hit state Execute (A2610). For example, in the special figure display process, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is large. If it is a hit, condition device operation information indicating that the condition device is in operation Set in the area, set the processing number "0" related to the special figure normal processing, and set it to the special figure game processing number area to boot. If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit, a small hit fanfare command and set the necessary information such as the time before opening the small hit, and process number "3" related to the small hit opening pre-processing Set and save in the special game processing number area. The result of the special figure fluctuation display game is wrong. If so, set the processing number "0" related to the special figure normal processing and save it in the special figure game processing number area .

[0387] If the game processing number is "3" at step A2607, the game control device 100 Small hit opening pre-processing is executed (A2611). For example, in the small hit opening pretreatment, The opening time of the big winning mouth (small hit opening time, for example 1.6 seconds) is set in the special game processing timer area area, save the ON data in the upper grand prize opening solenoid output data area, and open the small hit Set the release command as a production command, and set the processing number "4" related to the small hit open process and save it in the special game processing number area.

[0388] If the game processing number is "4" at step A2607, the game control device 100 Execute small hit open process (A2612). For example, in the small hit open process, the small hit remaining Save the remaining ball processing time (eg 3.0 seconds) in the special game processing timer area, Set the process number "5" related to the process and save it in the special game process number area.

[0389] If the game processing number is "5" at step A2607, the game control device 100 Small hit remaining ball processing is executed (A2613). For example, in the small hit remaining ball processing, Set the process number "0" related to the process and save it in the special game process number area.

[0390] When the process based on the special figure game processing number is completed, the game control device 100 displays the special figure 1 display device After preparing the special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of 51 (A2614), 1 The symbol variation control process related to the display device 51 is executed (A2615). And special figure 2 indicator After preparing the special figure 2 variation control table for controlling 52 variations (A2616), 2 The symbol variation control process related to the display device 52 is executed (A2617). Next, during the jackpot - A lever that controls the opening action of the lever solenoid 86b to open the solenoid 86b. - Execute the solenoid control process (A2618) and end the special game process.

[0391] [Start switch monitoring process] Next, regarding the details of the starting port switch monitoring process (A2600) in the special figure game process explain. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the starting port switch monitoring process.

[0392] The game control device 100 firstly controls the winning monitoring table for the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1). (A2701), execute the hard random number acquisition process (A2702), and open the starting prize slot 36. Determine whether there is a prize in (A2703). If there is no prize in the starting prize opening 36 ( If the result of A2703 is "N"), the processing from step A2709 onwards is executed. On the other hand, the beginning If there is a prize in the moving prize slot 36 (result of A2703 is "Y"), in the gaming state where you hit to the right. Determine whether there is one (A2704).

[0393] If the game control device 100 determines that the game is not in a right-handed game state (result of A2704 is "N"), the processing from step A2707 onwards is executed. On the other hand, in a game state where you hit to the right, (A2704 result is "Y"), the right-hand hitting instruction notification command is used as a production command. (A2705), and performs production command setting processing (A2706). production command In the setting process, a production command is written to the serial transmission buffer, and the production command is used as a production control. The data will be sent to the control device 300.

[0394] In other words, if it is in the general electricity support state (time saving state), it is in the probability state (high probability state) of the variable display game. Regardless of the situation (state / low probability state), prepare a right-handed instruction notification command and set the production command. Execute processing. In the case of this embodiment, it is easier for left-handed players to win into the starting winning hole 36, and You cannot win a prize in the variable prize winning device 37 unless you hit right-handed. Also, if you don't hit right-handed, the game ball will be normal. Do not pass through starting gate 34. Therefore, in the general power support state (time saving state), left-handed players are It is more advantageous to hit right-handed, but if a prize is won in starting prize hole 36 during the power supply support state, (i.e., if the player is left-handed while in the power supply support state), the right-handed player instruction notification command is issued. is sent to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 sends a notification ( warning) is executed on the display device 41 etc. by right-clicking instruction display.

[0395] Next, the gaming control device 100 sets the information on hold by the starting prize opening 36 (starting opening 1). After preparing the table (A2707), execute the special figure start switch common process (A2 708). And the winning monitoring table for the 2nd starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) Prepare (A2709), execute the hard random number acquisition process (A2710), and open the second starting prize slot. Determine whether there is a prize in (A2711). If there is no prize in the second starting prize opening ( If the result of A2711 is "N"), the start port switch monitoring process ends.

[0396] On the other hand, if there is a prize in the second starting prize opening (as a result of A2711), the gaming control device 100 ``Y'') indicates whether the normal electric accessory (normal variable prize winning device 37) is in operation or not. First, check whether the normal variable prize winning device 37 is activated and is in an open state where it is possible to win a game ball. Determine (A2712). If the normal electric accessory is in operation (the result of A2712 is "Y") ), the process moves to step A2714.

[0397] On the other hand, the game control device 100 normally controls when the electric accessory is not in operation (if the result of A2712 is "N"), it is determined whether a public electricity fraud is occurring (A2713). Go to normal variable prize winning device 37 If the number of fraudulent winnings is greater than or equal to the number of fraudulent winnings (e.g. 5 winnings), then it is determined that utility fraud is occurring. I judge. Normally, the variable winning device 37 cannot win a game ball when it is in the closed state, and cannot win when it is in the open state. Only game balls can win prizes. Therefore, if the game ball wins in the closed state, there may be some abnormality. In the event of fraud, if there are game balls that won a prize in such a closed state, the number of winnings will be counted. It will be counted as the number of fraudulent winnings. Then, the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way will be calculated based on the number of fraudulent winnings. If the number of items to be determined is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, it is determined that fraud is occurring.

[0398] If the power supply fraud is not occurring (the result of A2713 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 2 Prepared a table to set the pending information from the starting winning slot (normal variable winning device 37) After (A2714), execute the special figure starting port switch common process (A2715), and then Ends the check monitoring process. In addition, in A2713, there is a power outage fraud occurring (A2713's conclusion) If the result is determined to be "Y", the start port switch monitoring process is also terminated. i.e. the second Prevent starting memory from occurring any further.

[0399] [Special figure starting port switch common processing] Next, the special figure starting port switch common processing (A2708, A 2715) will be explained in detail. Figure 18 shows the procedure for common processing of the special figure starting port switch. This is a flowchart. Special figure starting port switch common processing is starting port 1 switch 36a and starting port switch. Processing that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input to the moving port 2 switch 37a is.

[0400] The game control device 100 first switches the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a. Among them, information regarding the number of winnings to the monitored start switch is managed externally of the gaming machine 10. Load the starting port signal output count, which is the number of times to output to the device (A2901), and load Update the value by +1 (A2902) and determine whether the output count overflows. (A2903). If the output count does not overflow (A2903 result is "N"), Save the updated value in the RWM start port signal output count area (A2904) and proceed to step A. Proceed to process 2905. On the other hand, if the output count overflows (A2903 result result is "Y"), the process moves to step A2905. In this embodiment, the starting port signal output Values ​​from "0" to "255" can be stored in the number area. and loaded If the value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by updating +1, and the number of outputs increases. It is configured to determine that there is an overflow.

[0401] Next, the game control device 100 operates the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a. Of these, the number of special figures pending (starting memory number) to be updated corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored is the upper limit. It is determined whether the value is less than the value (4 in this case) (A2905). The number of reserved special drawings to be updated is the upper limit If the result of A2905 is "N", the special figure starting port switch common process will end Ru. In addition, if the number of reserved special drawings to be updated is less than the upper limit (here 4) (A2905) If the result is "Y"), the number of special drawings to be updated (the number of special drawings 1 or 2) will be updated by +1. (A2906) and save the target starting gate winning flag (A2907).

[0402] Next, the gaming control device 100 controls the starting gate switch to be monitored and the random number corresponding to the number of special symbols on hold. The address of the number storage area is calculated (A2908) and the jackpot prepared in step A2805 is Save the random numbers in the RWM jackpot random number storage area (A2909). Next, start the Extract the jackpot symbol random number of the special symbol fluctuation display game that starts with the detection of the moving mouth switch, and R Save in the WM jackpot symbol random number storage area (A2910). Next, the starting port to be monitored Extract the small winning symbol random number of the special symbol fluctuation display game that starts by detecting the switch, and make the small winning Save in the pattern random number storage area (A2911). In addition, support prizes for determining time-saving symbols are also available. Extract the random number of symbols and save the random number of symbols per support in the storage area of ​​random number of symbols per support of RWM. (A2912).

[0403] In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, after the small hit, the jackpot will definitely occur due to the V winning. Therefore, there is no need to use the small winning symbol random number, and step A2911 is optional. Does not need to be executed. In addition, since there is no small hit result in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, it is subject to monitoring If the starting port switch is the starting port 1 switch 36a, even if you do not extract the small winning pattern random number good.

[0404] In addition, the small hit pattern random number, the sapo per pattern random number, and the big hit pattern random number are the special figure 1 stop patterns described later. In the setting process (A3403) and the special figure 2 stop pattern setting process (A3503), at the time of the small hit The stop pattern number, the stop pattern number at the time of the support hit, or the stop design number at the time of the big hit, and these stop A small hit stop pattern pattern corresponding to the design number, a support stop pattern pattern, or a big hit stop It is used to determine the stop design pattern.

[0405] In this embodiment, in order to avoid confusion, small hit pattern random numbers, support per pattern random numbers, big hit Each pattern random number is provided independently, but in order to reduce the random number storage area of ​​RWM, 1 One random number (common random number) is shared, and the small hit pattern (stop pattern number at the time of the small hit, the small hit stop diagram pattern pattern), per support pattern (stop pattern number at support per stop pattern, support per stop pattern pattern) , Jackpot pattern (stop pattern number at the time of jackpot, jackpot stop pattern pattern) good. That is, when determining the small winning pattern, the range of common random numbers is divided and assigned to each small winning pattern. When assigning or determining the pattern per support, the range of common random numbers is divided and each pattern per support , or when determining the jackpot pattern, divide the range of common random numbers and assign each jackpot pattern You can also assign it to

[0406] Next, the gaming control device 100 converts the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 into the corresponding RWM fluctuation pattern. Save the result (game result) of the fluctuating display game to the random number storage area (A2913). Execute the special map reservation information determination process (pre-determination process, pre-reading process) that can be determined in advance (A29 14). In the special figure pending information judgment process, the saved jackpot random number and hit pattern random number (jackpot pattern Stop pattern information based on random numbers, small hit pattern random numbers, support hit pattern random numbers), etc. , Pre-reading stop symbol command corresponding to small hit stop symbol, time-saving stop symbol, miss stop symbol) Or, the first half fluctuation number (number of fluctuations before reach) based on the saved fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3. and produce a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the second half fluctuation number (post-reach fluctuation number) Set as a command. Then, it corresponds to the starting port switch to be monitored and the number of special drawings on hold. Prepare the decoration special figure reservation number command as a production command (A2915) and set the production command Execute the process (A2916) and end the special figure starting port switch common process. in this way, The game control device 100 performs the change before the variable display game based on the starting memory is executed. A preliminary determination means capable of determining the result of a dynamic display game in advance is configured.

[0407] Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111c) is the starting prize opening 36 and the normal variable winning device. Based on the inflow of game balls into the starting winning area of ​​position 37, a predetermined random number is extracted and the variable display game The starting memory means stores a predetermined number of starting memories that are the execution rights of the program. Also, The starting memory means (gaming control device 100) stores the game ball to the first starting winning hole (starting winning hole 36). Various random numbers extracted based on winnings are stored as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number, and 2 Various random numbers extracted based on the winning of game balls in the starting winning hole (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second startup memory up to a predetermined number.

[0408] [Specific area switch monitoring processing] Next, we will explain the details of the specific area switch monitoring process (A2601) in the special figure game process. I will explain. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of specific area switch monitoring processing.

[0409] The game control device 100 first determines whether or not there is a small hit (A3001). Special figure If the game processing number is "4" or "5", it can be determined that a small win is occurring. I'm in the middle of a small hit (A3001 result is "Y"), determine whether the conditional device is activated (A30 02). If the condition device activation information indicating that the condition device is activated is set, the condition It can be determined that the device is in operation.

[0410] The gaming control device 100, when the condition device is not operating (the result of A3002 is “N”), It is determined whether there is an input to the specific area switch 72 (A3003). specific area switch If there is an input in 72 (result of A3003 is "Y"), that is, winning in specific area 86 ( When there is a conditional device activation information indicating that the conditional device is in operation when there is a The information is saved in the position / operation information area (A3004), and the specific area switch monitoring process ends.

[0411] If the small hit is not in progress (A3001 result is "N"), if the condition device is activated (A3 002 result is "Y"), or when there is no input to the specific area switch 72 (A3003 result is "N"), the specific area switch monitoring process ends without doing anything.

[0412] [Special figure normal processing] Next, the details of the special figure normal process (A2608) in the special figure game process will be described. Figure 20 is the flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure usual processing.

[0413] First, the game control device 100 is in the middle of the character object normal processing of the character object game processing to be described later, and It is determined whether or not the remaining ball counter of the big winning opening is 0 (A3200). Role items are usually processed or if the remaining ball counter of the big winning opening is not 0 (the result of A3200 is "N ”), the process proceeds to step A3215 without starting the special figure fluctuation display game.

[0414] The game control device 100 is in the normal processing of the accessory, and the remaining ball counter of the big winning opening is 0. (the result of A3200 is "Y"), the special figure 2 pending number (second starting memory number) is 0 (A3201). If the number of special figures 2 pending is 0 (the result of A3201 is "Y"), determine whether the special figure 1 pending number (first start memory number) is 0 (A3206) . And if the number of pending special figures 1 is 0 (the result of A3206 is "Y"), the customer waiting demo opens. (A3211), and if the customer waiting demo has not started (A32 If the result of 11 is "N"), the customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (A 3212).

[0415] Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares the customer waiting demo command as an effect command ( A3213), performs production command setting processing (A3214), and processes step A3215. transition to On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started in step A3211 (A32 11 result is "Y"), and set "0" related to special figure normal processing as the processing number (A3215 ), save the processing number in the special pattern game processing number area (A3216), and clear the log area (A3217). Then, check the fraud monitoring period flag area for the big winning opening fraud monitoring period. Save the flag during the viewing period (A3218) and end the special map normal processing.

[0416] In addition, if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is not 0 (the result of A3201 is “N ''), executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202), and sets the decorative special figure reserve corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 2. Prepare the residue command (decoration special figure 2 reservation number command) as a production command (A3203 ), executes the production command setting process (A3204). And special figure 2 special figure fluctuation processing Execute the transition setting process (A3205) and end the special figure normal process.

[0417] In the special figure fluctuation process transition setting process of special figure 2, set "1" as the process number and start the special figure game. Save the processing number in the processing number area, clear the customer waiting demo flag area, and control the special figure 2 fluctuation. Save the fluctuating flag in the flag area.

[0418] In addition, the game control device 100, if the special figure 1 pending number is not 0 (the result of A3206 is "N ”), execute the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3207), Prepare the residue command (decorative special figure 1 pending number command) as a production command (A3208 ), the effect command setting process is executed (A3209). And special figure 1 special figure fluctuation processing Execute the transition setting process (A3210) and end the special figure normal process.

[0419] In the process transition setting process during special figure fluctuation of special figure 1, set "1" as the process number and start the special figure game Save the process number in the process number area, clear the customer waiting demo flag area, and control the special figure 1 fluctuation Save the fluctuating flag in the flag area.

[0420] In this way, by checking the number of special figures 2 pending before checking the number of special figures 1 pending , If the number of special figures 2 pending is not 0, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (A3202) is executed becomes. That is, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (Special map 2 pending priority consumption). In other words, the game control device 100 If the (gaming control device 100) has a second starting memory, fluctuations based on the second starting memory A priority control method that executes a display game with priority over a variable display game based on the first starting memory. tiered. In addition, the special figure 1 variable display game may be executed with priority over the special figure 2 variable display game. If special drawing 1 is reserved and priority consumption is to be used, the judgment in step A3201 is It is only necessary to determine whether the number≠0.

[0421] [Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing] Next, we will explain the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3207) in the special figure normal process. Ru. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. Special figure 1 fluctuation start The process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game.

[0422] The game control device 100 indicates the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1). Save the special figure 1 variation flag in the variation symbol discrimination area (A3401). Next, special map 1 variation Missing information and jackpot flag 1 for determining whether the displayed game is a jackpot or not Executes jackpot flag 1 setting processing that performs processing such as setting information (A3402). Big Details of the winning flag 1 setting process will be described later.

[0423] Next, the game control device 100 controls the special pattern 1 stop pattern (symbol information) regarding the special pattern 1 variable display game. Execute the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting (A3403). Special figure 1 stop design In regular processing, the stop symbol number at the time of loss, support hit, or jackpot, and this stop symbol number The corresponding loss stop symbol pattern, support hit stop symbol pattern, or jackpot stop symbol pattern Save the turn. The stop symbol number at the time of support hit or jackpot is the support hit symbol. It is determined according to the random number and jackpot symbol random number.

[0424] Furthermore, the game control device 100 controls the special figure which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern. Execute special figure information setting process to set information (A3404).

[0425] Next, the game control device 100 performs steps related to setting the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information, which is a table in which information for referencing various information is set. Prepare the information table (A3405).

[0426] After that, the game control device 100 controls the variable pattern which is the variable mode in the special figure 1 variable display game. Execute the variation pattern setting process to set the turn (variation pattern number) (A3406) . Next, the game control device 100 performs a variation that sets information on the start of variation of the special figure 1 variation display game. Execute the start information setting process (A3407) and end the special figure 1 variation start process. Fluctuation start information In the information setting process, the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern number) is acquired, and the Save the figure to the game processing timer area. Then, the variable command corresponding to the variable pattern number Prepare mode (MODE, ACTION) as a production command and perform the production command setting process. conduct. In addition, in the fluctuation start information setting process, the special symbol type of the special symbol fluctuation display game to be started from now on. The number of reserved special drawings related to another (special drawing 1 or special drawing 2) is updated by -1 (decreased by 1).

[0427] [Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing] Next, we will explain the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202) in the special figure normal process. Ru. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. Special figure 2 fluctuation start The process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, and is a process that is performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, and the special figure 1 variation shown in Figure 21. Processing similar to the processing in the start processing is performed on the second start memory.

[0428] The game control device 100 first selects the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2). Save the special figure 2 variation flag that indicates this in the variation symbol discrimination area (A3501). Next, the special 2 Variable display The jackpot flag 2 for determining whether the game is a jackpot or not has loss information and Executes jackpot flag 2 setting processing, which performs processing such as setting jackpot information (A3502 ).

[0429] Next, the game control device 100 controls the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) regarding the special figure 2 variable display game. Special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing related to the setting of information) is executed (A3503). In addition, the fluctuation pattern Execute the special figure information setting process to set the special figure information, which is a parameter for setting the zone. (A3504). Next, various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to the information is set. Prepare the file (A3505).

[0430] After that, the game control device 100 performs a variation that sets the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game. Execute pattern setting processing (A3506). Finally, the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 fluctuation display game Execute the fluctuation start information setting process to set the information (A3507), and execute the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. finish.

[0431] [Jackpot flag 1 setting process] Next, regarding the details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process (A3402) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process. I will explain. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of jackpot flag 1 setting process.

[0432] First, the game control device 100 places loss information in one area of ​​the jackpot flag and one area of ​​the support hit flag. Save information (A3601). Next, RWM special drawing 1 jackpot random number storage area (for reserved number 1) ), prepare the jackpot random number (A3602), and store the corresponding special drawing 1 jackpot random number storage area. Clear (for pending number 1) to 0 (A3603). In addition, for 1 pending number, the order of consumption is first. An area to store information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory (in this case, the first of the special figures 1). area. After that, you can win a jackpot depending on whether the prepared jackpot random number matches the jackpot judgment value or not. A jackpot determination process is executed to determine whether or not it is true (A3604).

[0433] If the judgment result of the jackpot judgment process (A3604) is a jackpot, the gaming control device 100 (Result of A3605 is "Y"), jackpot with loss information saved in step A3601 Overwrite the jackpot information in the flag 1 area and save it (A3606), then process the jackpot flag 1 setting process. finish the process.

[0434] On the other hand, if the judgment result of the jackpot judgment process (A3605) is not a jackpot (the result of A3605) Optionally, a special figure fluctuation display game will be played based on the obtained jackpot random value. Executes support hit determination processing to determine whether support is hit or not (A3607), and the determination result is determines whether support is available or not (A3608). In addition, in this embodiment, the judgment per support is The jackpot random number is also used for the determination (in other words, the same random number is used for the support hit determination and the jackpot determination). numbers are used). Here, the support hit (time saving hit) of the special figure fluctuation display game is the next It is a time-saving result (specific result) that enters a time-saving state from a special figure fluctuation display game, and at this time In response to the short result, the production control device 300 displays a time display as a stop result of the decorative special figure fluctuati...

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[Claim 1] A gaming machine having a plurality of winning ports into which gaming balls can enter, a gaming control means capable of receiving winning signals from switches or sensors provided corresponding to the plurality of winning ports, and a payout control means capable of awarding a predetermined gaming value to a player based on a command from the gaming control means, The game control means includes: A program storage means for storing a program; a processing means configured to execute a predetermined arithmetic process by the program and to execute a first branch instruction and a second branch instruction for jumping an address of an instruction to be executed in the program storage means; A plurality of registers in which values ​​are stored when the arithmetic processing is performed; an update information storage means capable of storing information updated by the arithmetic processing means; the first branch instruction is a branch instruction of a predetermined instruction length, the second branch instruction is a branch instruction that has a limited range of addresses that can be branched to, has a shorter instruction length than the first branch instruction, and performs branching by determining a specific flag, The program storage means stores, as the programs, a first program for game control in a first program storage area and a second program for non-game control in a second program storage area; the first program includes a specific processing routine and a specific subroutine called from the specific processing routine; the specific processing routine is located in an area including a first address and a second address; the second address is an address subsequent to the first address, The second branch instruction capable of jumping processing to the second address is placed at the first address; A specific call instruction for calling the specific subroutine is disposed between the first address and the second address; The interrupt process is executed by a timer interrupt at a predetermined period and can sequentially receive each winning signal corresponding to the plurality of winning ports, the interrupt process being included in the first program; A generation process for generating a command to the payout control means in response to the winning signal captured by the interrupt process is also included in the first program. Amusement machine.

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