Game machine

Abstract

To make game control means easier to operate.SOLUTION: In a game machine including game control means capable of executing a game and operation means that can be operated, the game control means includes program storage means for storing a program, arithmetic processing means for performing a predetermined arithmetic process by the 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. Information related to an operation of the game control means is displayed on the game control means so as to protrude outward. Three-dimensional information is displayed on the portion to be operated, on the operation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 152A

Description

Technical field

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

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there have been gaming machines in which a gaming control means provided on the back side of a gaming board can be operated (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent document]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200904 [Summary of the invention] [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in conventional gaming machines, there is room for improvement in making it easier to operate the parts to be operated.

[0005] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to make it easier to operate the part to be operated. [Means to solve the problem]

[0006] In a typical form of the present invention, in a gaming machine comprising a game control means capable of executing a game and an operation means operable, the game control means includes a program storage means storing a program, and a program storage means capable of storing a program. comprising: arithmetic processing means for performing predetermined arithmetic processing; a plurality of registers in which values ​​are stored when performing the arithmetic processing; and update information storage means capable of storing information updated by the arithmetic processing means. Further, information related to the operation of the game control means is displayed on the game control means so as to protrude outward, and the operation means has three-dimensional information displayed on a portion to be operated. A gaming machine characterized by:

Effect of the invention

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to make it easier to operate a region to be operated. [Brief explanation of drawings]

[0008]

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[0009] [First embodiment] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the explanation of the game machine The front, rear, left, and right of the game refer to the directions seen by the player during the game.

[0010] [General view of game machine] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a game machine.

[0011] The game machine 10 is attached to a frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via hinges 16 so as to be freely openable and rotatable. Equipped with an opening and closing frame that can be kicked. The opening and closing frame consists of the front frame 12 (body frame) and glass frame 15 (front frame unit). It is composed by In addition, the opening and closing frame is attached to the hinge at its left end. It is on the shaft attachment end side, and its right end side is on the open end side that is opened by rotation. na Also, the frame 11 and the front frame 12 constitute an outer frame unit 17 .

[0012] A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is arranged on the front frame 12, and the front surface of the game board 30 is A glass frame 15 with an overlying cover glass 14 is attached. The cover glass 14 is A game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30 is used as a game visual recognition area that can be visually recognized. can Note that the cover glass 14 is shown as an example of a transparent member, and the cover glass A plastic cover may be used instead of the base 14. The glass frame 15 uses a transparent member It functions as a holding 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, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed. can be Also, by opening the front frame 12 while the glass frame 15 is not opened, , Access to the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) etc. arranged on the back side of the game board 30 can be accessed.

[0014] Various frame-constituting members are arranged on the edge portion of the glass frame 15 around the cover glass 14. be.

[0015] At the upper center, right side and left side of the glass frame 15, there are decorations that can emit light depending on the game state. Decoration devices 18a, 18b, 18c are provided. The decoration devices 18a, 18b, 18c are It is a production device that accommodates lighting components such as LEDs inside and performs light emission production according to the game state. be. The lighting members provided inside these decorative devices 18a, 18b, and 18c are frame decorative decorations. It constitutes a part of the device 18 (see FIG. 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 section. 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. Ball rental button 27 is for game balls. 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 This button is 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. placed 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 including 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 It can be flowed 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. It is located. 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 firing speed of the game ball to be fired becomes faster as the amount of rotation of the operating handle 24 increases. is set to That is, the ball firing device fires the game ball into the game area 32 with a force (speed). The firing force (degree) can be changed in response to the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the firing force Game balls can be fired in various firing modes. In the firing mode, there is a button on the left side of the game area 32. Left-handed hitting (normal hitting) in which the game ball is flown down by the player, and left-handed hitting (normal hitting) in which the game ball is flown down on the right side of the gaming area 32. Includes a right-handed hit that brings it down.

[0033] The lower plate 23 of the lower plate unit 29 is attached to the upper plate at a predetermined distance from the upper plate unit 20. It is located below the unit. The lower plate 23 passes through the bottom of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction. It has a ball extraction hole 23a 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 and opens the ball removal hole 23a, the lower plate 2 The game balls stored in 3 can be discharged to the outside through the ball removal hole 23a.

[0034] Also, on the back side of the front frame 12, there is a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices, and a power supply device 400 that is installed in the island equipment. 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 onto the upper tray 21. are placed.

[0035] [Game board] Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the game board 30 of the game machine 10 will be explained. Figure 2 is a game machine 10 is a front view of a game board 30 provided in the game machine 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 Flowing down the gaming area 32.

[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 equipped with a game ball flowing down the game area 32. The inlet 40a to the warp passage 40e to guide the inside of the A stage portion 40b on which game balls can roll is provided. Center case 40 stay Since the game part 40b is located above the starting prize opening 36 and the normal variable prize winning device 37, The game ball that rolled on the stage section 40b enters the starting prize opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37. It's easier to do.

[0040] The upper part and the right side of the center case 40 have an upper direction 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 presentation device 44 (see Fig. 4). .

[0041] In the gaming area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, there is a normal pattern starting gate (normal pattern starting gate). g) 34 are provided. Inside the general drawing starting gate 34, the general drawing starting gate 34 is installed. A gate switch (SW) 34a (see Figure 3) is provided to detect passing game balls. ing. When the game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal pattern starts. 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 winning opening 35 is also arranged in the gaming area 32 on the lower right side of the center case 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 to 35n (see Figure 3).

[0043] The game area 32 below the center case 40 is given the start conditions for 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. Game ball starts winning hole 36 or When winning the normal fluctuation winning device 37, a special figure fluctuation display game is executed as an auxiliary game It can be done. In addition, in the starting prize opening 36, it is easier to win the game ball when hitting left-handed, and there is a normal variable prize winning device. In position 37, it becomes easier for the game ball to win when hitting right-handed.

[0044] The movable member 37b is a so-called tongue-shaped ordinary electric accessory, and the result of the general figure fluctuation display game operates via general electric solenoid 37c (see Figure 3) when The open state (which is advantageous for the player) allows the game ball to easily flow into the variable prize winning device 37. It changes to a state where it is easy to win a prize. If the movable member 37b is not in the open state (in the winning easy state), A closed state in which it is difficult for game balls to flow into the normal variable winning device 37 (a winning difficult state, a winning difficult state) Become. In addition, in this embodiment, the starting winning hole 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), but there is no movable member (opening / closing member). It is also possible to have a structure with

[0045] In addition, the movable member 37b is controlled by the game control device 100 described later. game control The device 100 shortens the fluctuation time of the general pattern fluctuation display game and improves the winning accuracy of the general pattern fluctuation display game. By making the rate higher than usual, you can increase the frequency of easy winning states, or create special games. The occurrence time of the easy-to-win state is longer than the easy-to-win state that occurs in the normal gaming state where no tricks are performed. By Ru. In addition, even in definite variable states (excluding latent definite variable states), time-saving states (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 3rd game status display section 59 (3rd game status display, probability status) 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, the normal figure indicator 53 is also the special figure 1 indicator 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 and on. Depending on the combination of state and blinking state, the number of special drawings 2 pending (second starting memory number) is displayed. lamp The display section 3-6 will stop displaying the pending number when a jackpot occurs, but if it is not in a jackpot state (Including the case where the below-mentioned reach has occurred on the display device 41), the number of reservations is displayed.

[0058] Next, we will explain the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10, the regular pattern variation display game and the special pattern variation 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 placed at various locations 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 Place 38, 39 to win a prize or enter a ball, or out-port 30b provided at the bottom of the game 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 start gate 34 , and the random value for hit determination detected by the gate switch 34a and extracted at this time A normal pattern variation display game is executed based on the determination result.

[0061] A state in which the normal map fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal map fluctuation display game has already been played If the normal pattern fluctuation display game has not ended, or the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit When the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, the game ball is normal figure starting game When passing through the route 34, if the number of normal figure start memory (number of normal figure pending) is less than the upper limit number, the number of memories 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's becoming a sea urchin. 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 random value of the random figure extracted when passing through the normal figure starting gate 34 is the winning value, the normal figure will be displayed. The normal pattern (ordinary pattern) displayed on the device 53 stops in a winning state and becomes a winning state. At this time, By driving the general voltage solenoid 37c (see Figure 3), the movable member 37b moves at a predetermined time. It is converted to the open state for a period of time (for example, 3 seconds x 2 times), and the game ball enters the normal variable winning device 37. Awards are acceptable.

[0065] Winning a game ball into the starting prize opening 36 and winning a prize into the normal variable winning device 37 is done through the starting opening 1 switch. This is detected by the switch 36a (see FIG. 3) and the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that won the starting winning hole 36 is detected as the starting winning ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, Game balls that have won a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 are stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and are Figure 2: Detected as the starting winning ball of the variable display game, and stored up to a predetermined upper limit number.

[0066] When the special figure fluctuation display game starts and the winning ball is detected, the jackpot random number, the jackpot pattern random number, and each Fluctuation pattern random values, etc. are extracted. These random numbers are the special figure reservation record of the gaming control device 100. The storage area (a part of RAM) stores the memory 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 memory number of the special figure starting winning memory is the starting winning number information on the collective display device 50. In addition to being displayed on the special map 1 reservation display 54 and the special map 2 reservation display 55 of the public, the display device 4 It is also displayed on the display screen of 1.

[0067] The game control device 100 receives a prize in the starting prize opening 36 or the first starting memory (special figure 1 starting memory). The special figure 1 variable display game is executed on the special figure 1 display 51 based on the memory, special figure 1 pending). Ma In addition, the game control device 100 controls whether a prize is entered in the normal variable winning device 37 or the second starting memory (special figure 2 start memory, special figure 2 pending), execute the special figure 2 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52. do.

[0068] Special figure 1 variable display game (1st special figure variable display game) and special figure 2 variable display game (2nd special figure variable display game) Figure fluctuation display game), the identification information (special figure display game) is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and special figure 2 display 52 This is done by displaying a predetermined result mode in a fixed manner after variably displaying symbols (symbols, special figures).

[0069] The display device 41 also displays multiple types of identification information (for example, A decorative special figure variable display game that displays variable numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. is executed. be done.

[0070] The decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 is a decorative special figure variable display game in which the decorative special figure consisting of the numbers etc. mentioned above is displayed. Different symbols (identification information) are on the left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). Start the fluctuating display (scrolling display) in sequence, and stop the fluctuating symbols one after another after a predetermined time. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, the display device 41 In order to increase interest, various effects such as the appearance of characters are displayed. In addition, special decorative figures In the variable display game, the run of the lamp display device 80 is used as other decorative special symbols (identification information). On display sections 1 and 2, the fourth special symbol is displayed by repeating (blinking) on ​​and off displays. (4th symbol) changes. The variable display on lamp display sections 1 and 2 will stop after a predetermined time from the start. 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] If the game ball does not enter the starting winning hole 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 at the predetermined timing. (If the jackpot random number at the time of winning detection is the jackpot value), the special figure fluctuation display game As a result, a specific result pattern (special result pattern) is derived according to the displayed symbol, and a jackpot state ( special game state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is changed to a special result mode (e.g. For example, the numbers ``7, 7, 7'' are aligned).

[0072] At this time, the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are operated by the big winning opening solenoid (38b, 39b) ( (See Figure 3), the grand prize opening opens from the closed state for a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds). converted to state. In other words, the big winning openings provided in the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are predetermined. The game ball will be wide open for a certain amount of time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won. You will be given the privilege of being able to benefit.

[0073] The winning of the game ball to the first starting winning hole 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 occurs at a predetermined timing. If the jackpot random value at the time of winning detection is a small hit value, the special figure fluctuation display game will be displayed. As a result of the game, a specific result pattern (small hit result pattern) is derived from the displayed symbol, and the small win condition is It becomes a 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 value is also used to determine the small hit, but the small hit value (small hit judgment value ) is different from the jackpot value (jackpot judgment value).

[0074] At this time, the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 operate the big winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b (Fig. By energizing the (see), the big prize opening is converted from a closed state to an open state for a predetermined short 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 the game value is shorter than the game value (playing state), the game value that the player can earn in the small win state is lower than that in the jackpot state. The value (number of pitches acquired) is low. In addition, in both the small hit state and the jackpot state, the big prize opening is open. However, the jackpot state is called the first special gaming state, and the small winning state is called the second special gaming state. You can For simplicity, in this embodiment, the special variable winning device 39 ( Only the upper large winning opening) is converted to the open state, and the jackpot state (jackpot state due to V winning in the small winning) This section explains the configuration in which only the special variable prize winning device 38 (lower large prize opening) is converted to the open state in be.

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

[0076] A jackpot is a special result that involves the activation of a conditional device, and a small hit is a special result that does not involve the activation of a conditional device. This is a very specific result. A conditional device is when a jackpot occurs in a special symbol fluctuation display game (the jackpot symbol stops). It is activated when the condition device is activated (for example, a jackpot condition occurs). Specification for continuous operation of special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39 as special electric accessories This means that the flag is set. In addition, the activation of the conditional device means that the specific area 86 It may also mean that the game ball passed through (V winning). Conditional device does not work , for example, if the specific flag mentioned above is not set, as in the case of simply winning a small winning lottery. means. However, as will be described later in this embodiment, if there is a V win during the small win state, If so, the conditioner will be activated. Note that the “condition device” refers to software such as the one above. It can be a software means such as a flag that is turned on and off electrically, or it can be turned on and off electrically. It may also be a hardware means such as a switch that is turned off. In addition, the “conditional device” is As a device whose operation is a necessary condition for the continuous operation of electric accessories, it is used in the field of pachinko gaming machines. It is a term commonly used in used as a word.

[0077] Specifically, in the case of a jackpot, a special variable prize winning device is activated by setting a jackpot flag. is released, whereas in the case of a small hit, a special change is made by setting the small hit flag. The dynamic prize winning device will be opened.

[0078] In addition, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be configured as separate indicators. However, it may be configured as the same display unit, but it is important to ensure that each special figure variation display game is not executed at the same time. is set to In addition, the special figure 2 variable display game has priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. It is designed to be executed, and the starting memory of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game If there is, and the special figure variable display game can be executed, the special figure 2 variable display game will be activated. 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, the 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 it like this.

[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, 10 gaming machines 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. 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), which has a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as gaming microcomputer) 111. The CPU section 110 has a an output section 130 having a It consists of a data bus 140, etc.

[0083] The CPU section 110 is a gaming microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC). U)111 and a crystal oscillator-like oscillator, the CPU operating clock and timer interrupt , includes an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that generates a clock that serves as a reference for the random number generation circuit. do. The game control device 100 and the solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 DC32V, DC12V, DC5 generated by the power supply 400 is used for electronic components such as controllers. A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as V is supplied to enable operation.

[0084] The power supply device 400 is an ACDC component that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from a 24V AC power supply. From converter or DC32V voltage to lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. A normal power supply unit 410 that has a DC-DC converter that generates A backup power supply section 420 supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 1 in the event of a power outage, and It has a power monitoring circuit and sends power outage monitoring signals and reset signals that notify the gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power outages. 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 board. 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 meant 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] Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. RAM When the initialization switch 112 is pressed down and turned on, an initialization switch signal is generated. Based on this, the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RA in the payout control device 200 Processing is performed to forcibly initialize the information stored in M. Not particularly limited However, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is sent to the gaming microcontroller 1. 11 is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed. reset The signal is a type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

[0088] Further, the game control device 100 (main board) includes a setting key switch 93. setting keith The switch 93 is turned on by the operator's rotation operation, etc. to change the game conditions (game). Make it possible to change the probability setting value (setting value) according to the setting. Note that RAM initialization Switch 112 is a set value change switch that can change the probability set value according to the operator's operation. It can also be used. In this embodiment, the probability setting value is a hit probability such as a jackpot probability or a small win probability. This is a setting value for setting the probability of selection, but other game conditions (such as effects) other than probability can also be set. It can be changed according to the fixed value. For example, the higher the probability setting value, the higher the probability of winning. good. The setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 are used to control settings related to gaming conditions ( setting change means (setting change device 42, setting means) capable of changing the probability setting value). Na Oh, instead of RAM initialization switch 112, another switch 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). In other words, general players cannot use the setting 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 provides 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. , 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 RAM initialization switch 112 is pressed by the operator. 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 4) → Setting 4 (setting 5, probability setting 5) → Setting 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 setting value change switch. In addition , For convenience of explanation, work setting values ​​0 to 5 are shown respectively during the setting change state (setting change mode). Probability setting values ​​are provided corresponding to 1 to 6, but the working setting value and probability setting value are in the same numerical range (i.e. 0~5 or 1~6) and treat them as the same (work settings and probability settings). values ​​to the same number).

[0093] Note that the setting key is not operated by the RAM initialization switch 112 (setting value change switch). The configuration may be such that the probability setting value is changed by rotating the switch 93 to a predetermined position. Also , the probability setting value is not limited to six levels. Then, for the selected working setting value of 0 to 5, The corresponding display probability setting value is, for example, a 4-digit 7-segment type (8 segments if you include the dot Dp). This information is displayed on the performance display device 152, which is a type of display device (ment type). Also, the front of the gaming machine (e.g. For example, information regarding 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 gaming machine (for example, the integrated display 50), not only during the setting variable state or setting confirmation state, but also during game control execution (games described below). Information regarding setting values ​​such as display probability setting values ​​may also be displayed during execution of system processing.

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

[0095] ROM111b contains immutable information (programs, fixed data, various random numbers) for game control. judgment value, etc.) is stored in a non-volatile manner. RAM111c is used by CPU111a during game control. It is used as a work area and a storage area for various signals and random values, and is used to store information related to games (game-related information). retention storage means that stores technical information) and can retain the stored information even if a power outage occurs becomes. Can be electrically rewritten like EEPROM as ROM111b or RAM111c Non-volatile memory that can be used may also be used.

[0096] In addition, the ROM 111b also stores, for example, the execution time, production content, and reach of the special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) that determines whether a condition occurs or not memory table. The fluctuation pattern table is stored as a starting memory. The CPU 111a refers to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 to determine the fluctuation pattern. Bull. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern table, the pattern selected when the result is off is shown. Difference fluctuation pattern table, jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot This includes cables, etc. Furthermore, 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 The display game displays a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the display device. After the variable display of the information, the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode. In the case of The state in which the variable display is stopped with one identification information) is the reach state. Besides, all variable displays At the point when the change display of the area is temporarily stopped, in any two of the left, middle, and right change display areas A state that satisfies the conditions for a special result mode (for example, a state in which the same identification information is obtained, but except for the special result mode) is the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area is changed from the reach state You may make it display dynamically.

[0099] And the reach state includes multiple reach effects, and a special result mode (jackpot mode) is introduced. Normal Reach (N Reach), Special 1 Reach (SP1 Reach), Special 2 Reach (SP 2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. In addition, the expected degree (expected value) of the jackpot is no reach < normal reach < special 1 reach <Special 2 reach <Special 3 reach <Premier reach> ing. In addition, as for the reach state, the special result mode is derived at least in the special figure fluctuation display game. It is included in the variable display mode in the case of (when it becomes a big hit). Suwa If it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure fluctuation display game (if it is lost It may be included in the variable display mode in the case). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is , It is a state with a high possibility of winning a big hit compared to the case where the ready-to-win state does not occur.

[0100] In addition, the expectation level of the production (notice) suggests the probability that the production will be a big hit when the production is selected. Then, the selection rate of the production when it is a big hit and the selection rate when it is not a big hit (when it is lost) It can be calculated based on the selection rate of production.

[0101] CPU111a executes the game control program in the ROM111b, the payout control device 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 the ball outlet switch 73 and the out ball detection switch 74 . Specific area switch 72 Detects the passage of the game ball (V winning) to the specific area 86 (V winning opening). Remaining bulb outlet The switch 73 passes through the remaining ball discharge port for discharging 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 is fired into the game area to end 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 the input port 126 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 be rare. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the gate switch 34a and the starting port 1 switch Inspecting the switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the prize winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 43 The outgoing signal is input to 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 or switch An abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality is detected is input to the second input port 123 .

[0108] In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the specific area switch 72, the remaining ball 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 the fraud detection The detection signal of the magnetic sensor switch 61, the glass provided in the glass frame 15 etc. of the game machine 10 Frame open detection switch 63, front frame open detection switch provided on 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 Chi 37a is input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the third input port 124 is configured as

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

[0113] The data held by the third input port 124 is transferred from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the third input port. Enable signal CE by decoding the address assigned to bit 124 It can be read by asserting 2 (change 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] In addition, the input unit 120 receives a frame radio wave irregularity signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout video G signal, status signal indicating abnormal payout, shot ball failure indicating lack of game balls before payout A switch signal, an overflow switch signal indicating overflow, on the operating handle 24 Touch switch signal based on the provided touch switch input, RAM initialization switch 1 12 and supplies it to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 A first input port 122 is provided. The overflow switch signal is Output when it is detected that more than a predetermined amount of balls are stored (full) is a signal. The frame radio wave illegal signal is generated by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 (body frame). It is a signal output based on the detection, and the payout busy signal is the payout control device 200 This signal indicates whether or not a command can be received.

[0115] Also, the input unit 120 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 game microcomputer 111 or the like. Therefore, Schmitt buffer 125 has the function of removing noise from these input signals. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122, and It is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the bus 140 . In other words, the various switches mentioned above are treated as signals equivalent to these signals. From the outside provided in the game microcomputer 111 This is because there is a restriction on the number of terminals that receive the signals of .

[0116] On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the microcomputer 111 for the application, and the output section 13 0 supplied to each port. Also, the reset signal RST does not go through the output section 130 and is By outputting to the relay board 70, the port of the relay board 70 (Fig. (not shown) is configured to turn off the test-firing test signal held.

[0117] Also, the reset signal RST is configured to be output to the test firing test device via the relay board 70. You may do so. Note that the reset signal RST is applied to each port 122, 123 of the input section 120. ,124 are not provided. By the game microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RST is input Therefore, the data set to each port of the output unit 130 is reset to prevent malfunction of the system. However, just before the reset signal RST is input, each port of the input section 120 is idle. The data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111. because it is discarded.

[0118] In the output unit 130, the communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the production control device 300 and the game Schmidt buffer arranged in the communication path from the technical microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200 132 are provided. From game control device 100 production control device 300 and payout control device Data is transmitted to 200 by serial communication. It should be noted that the play from the production control device 300 side It is a one-way communication in which signals cannot be input to the technique control device 100.

[0119] Furthermore, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and has a trial shooting test of a certification body (not shown). Data that informs the test device of the special pattern information of the variable display game and a signal that indicates the probability state of the big hit etc. via the relay board 70, the buffer 133 can be mounted. bag Fa 133 is a game control system for actual pachinko machines (mass-produced products) installed in pachinko parlors. These are parts that are not mounted on the device (main board). In addition, output from the proximity I / F121 Buffer 133 does not pass detection signals from switches that do not require processing, such as starter switches that , is supplied to the test-firing test apparatus through the relay board 70.

[0120] On the other hand, as with the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62, it is 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. be.

[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, ON / ON of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting OFF data.

[0124] In addition, the output unit 130 is provided with LED annotators according to the content displayed on the performance display device 152. Sixth output port for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the terminal is connected. 141, the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the performance indicator 152 is connected. A seventh output port 142 is provided for outputting on / off data.

[0125] In addition, the output unit 130 receives information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information from the external information terminal 71. A fifth output port 137 is provided for outputting to. The external information terminal 71 has a photo A relay is provided, for example, an external device (information collection terminal or internal management device (hall computer, etc.), and information about the gaming machine 10 can be sent to an external device. It is designed so that it can be supplied to the equipment. In addition, from the 5th output port 137, a simulator A firing permission signal is also output to the payout control device 200 via the bit buffer 132 .

[0126] Further, the output unit 130 includes a general electric solenoid 37 output from a second output port 134. Receiving open / close data signals such as c and big winning door solenoids 38b, 39b, solenoid drive signal Output from the first driver (driving circuit) 138a that generates and outputs the signal and the third output port 135 A second output for outputting an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 2 driver 138b, the current draw of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c for outputting an on / off drive signal for the input-side digit line, a 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] Further, the performance display device 152 output from the sixth output port 141 is connected to the output unit 130. segment driver for displaying performance that outputs on / off drive signals for the segment line on the current supply side of the Driver 150a, the current draw of the performance display device 152 output from the seventh output port 142 The performance display digit driver 150b that outputs the on / off drive signal for the digit line on the is provided.

[0128] A first driver 138a has a , DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage. Also, the collective display device 50 DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line. Digit The third driver 138c, which drives the digit line, pulls out the digit line according to the display data with a current. The power supply voltage can be either 12V or 5V.

[0129] A second driver 138b that outputs 12V drives the anode of the LED through the segment line. From the cathode terminal, a third driver 138c that supplies a current to the terminal and outputs a ground potential Dynamic driving is achieved in the collective display device 50 by drawing current through the digit line. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs that are sequentially selected by the dynamic method and lights up. Performance table for outputting 12V The display segment driver 150a supplies power to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line. The cathode is driven by the performance display digit driver 150b that supplies the current and outputs the ground potential. By extracting the current from the terminal via the digit line, the performance display device 152 The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs that are sequentially selected by the mic drive method to light them up. outside information signal The fourth driver 138d that outputs to the external information terminal 71 sets the level of 12V to the external information signal. 12V DC is supplied for powering. Note that the buffer 133, the second output port 134, The first driver 138a, etc., the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on 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 game machine to the external inspection device 500. A photocoupler 139 is provided for transmitting information such as the system. photo coupler 13 In 9, the game microcomputer 111 transmits data to the inspection device 500 by serial communication. It is configured to enable two-way communication so that reception can be performed. The transmission and reception of such data shall be The serial communication terminal that the game microcomputer 111 has like a general-purpose microprocessor ports such as input ports 122, 123, and 124 are provided not present.

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

[0132] The performance display device 152 is provided on the game control device 100 (main board), It may be provided in other places. For example, the performance display device 152 can display probability setting values ​​and It is possible to display the ratio, the ball output rate, and the number of discharged balls.

[0133] Here, the number of discharged balls is the number of game balls discharged from the game area 32 (also called the number of out balls). , the number of game balls passing through the winning hole (number of prizes) and the number of game balls passing through the out hole 30b is the sum of The number of ejected balls counts (counts) the signal of the out ball detection switch 74 etc. can be obtained by In this embodiment, the winning openings include the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36 (1st start winning opening, starting opening 1), normal variable winning device 37 (2nd starting winning opening, starting opening 2 ), and special variable winning devices 38, 39 (large winning opening) are included.

[0134] The ball output rate is the total number of prize balls for the number of discharged balls (or the number of fired balls introduced into the game area 32). It is the ratio (percentage) of (number of acquired balls ÷ number of discharged balls) × 100 (%). i.e. output The ball rate is the number of winning balls (total number of prize balls) per 100 discharged balls.

[0135] For example, the role ratio is determined for a predetermined period (for example, from power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present). Out of the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning the prize, Percentage (%) of the number of prize balls obtained by winning (number of winning balls by role) (= so-called continuous role ratio). In addition, the role ratio was obtained by winning the big prize mouth out of the total number of prize balls. It may be the ratio of the number of prize balls (during the big hit state and the small hit state) (= big winning mouth ratio), or The number of prize balls obtained by entering the winning opening and normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning opening) It may be a ratio (= so-called character ratio (total character ratio) that is commonly used).

[0136] Furthermore, the game control device 100 also has a function of a safety device. The safety device is the number of safe balls and the establishment of the operating condition (predetermined condition) based on the number of discharged balls, a special figure fluctuation display game as a game Game, normal figure fluctuation display game, round game (game during big hit or small hit), etc. are executed Game stop means (playing) that can generate a game stop state (game impossible state, game prohibited state) stop means). In the game stop state, a new special figure fluctuation display game and a new normal figure fluctuation display Game cannot start. Due to the safety device, the number of safe balls is abnormally high due to fraud In such a case, it is possible to take appropriate countermeasures against fraud, and also suppress the player's addiction to the game. It is possible. If the immersion 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 hardware such as electrical circuits and circuit boards. may also be provided.

[0138] In addition, in this embodiment, the operating conditions of the safety device are (1) the number of safe balls and the number of ejected balls; The number of difference balls indicating the difference has reached the difference ball standard value (predetermined value), and (2) even if it is a jackpot, it is a small 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 for the safety device are two-stage conditions (1). Consists of (2). Note that the difference in the number of balls regarding condition (1) is mainly described in this embodiment. , simply calculate the number of safe balls and the number of ejected balls from the time the power was turned on to the present, assuming that the power is turned on as zero. The difference is fine. However, the number of differential balls regarding condition (1) is from the lowest value of the number of differential balls to the present. In other words, the number of differential balls in a predetermined period of The maximum increase in the number of balls in one day's business (so-called MY) is sufficient. Anything is fine. In addition, other operating conditions may be used; for example, condition (1) is the number of safe pitches. A configuration is also possible in which the value reaches a predetermined value. In addition, condition (2) is a special variable winning device It is also possible to configure the system so that it is not in operation or that the grand prize opening is not open. .

[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 not equal to the total number of prize balls actually paid out to the top tray 21 via the The total number of awarded balls may be measured by a detection switch or the like and used as the number of safe balls. Also, discharge The number of balls (number of out balls) is the number of game balls discharged from the game area 32 in a predetermined period. It is possible to count by counting the signal from the out ball detection switch 74.

[0140] In addition, instead of the number of ejected balls, A number may be used, and the number of difference balls may be the number of safe balls minus the number of shot balls. Number of game balls fired and ejected The number of balls played can be collectively called the number of balls used (number of difference balls = number of safe balls - number of balls used). From the number of balls fired , Excludes foul balls that were fired by the ball launcher but did not reach the play area 32, and the number of difference balls is -1 is subtracted when one game ball is fired from the ball launcher, and +1 is added when one foul ball is generated. It will be calculated. A detection switch (detection sensor) for counting the number of shot balls is placed in the game 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 nearby.

[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. be.

[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 . 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 Execute processing such as

[0145] VDP 312 has RAM 312a that provides a work area and A scaler 312b is provided for. The VDP312 also has character images and Image ROM 325 in which image data is stored and characters read from the image ROM 325 Ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 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 is provided to generate a video signal. Signal conversion times from VDP312 Video data, horizontal synchronizing signal HSYNC and vertical synchronizing signal VSYNC are input to path 313. The video generated by the VDP 312 is sent through the signal conversion circuit 313 is displayed on the display device 41.

[0149] Sound ROM 327 in which voice data is stored is connected to sound source LSI 314 . main The control microcomputer 311 and sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. It is Also, the interrupt signal INT is sent from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311 is now entered. In the production control device 300, provided in the glass frame 15 An audio system 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 and the like is provided, and the sound generated by the tone generator LSI 314 is The voice is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b through the amplifier circuit 337. be

[0150] In addition, the production control device 300 receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An interface chip (command I / F) 331 is provided. Command I / F3 Via 31, the decoration special figure pending number transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 Command, decoration special figure command, variation command, stop information command, etc. Received as (direction command). The game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 is DC5 V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the production control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V. 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. 0 may be included.

[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. to supply the desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled by it. 32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, a motor 12 VDC for driving data and LEDs, 5 DC for command I / F331 power supply voltage In addition to V, it is designed to generate 15V DC voltage for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. is configured to

[0155] In addition, as the main control microcomputer 311, at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V When using an operating LSI, DC3.3V or DC1.2V is used based on DC5V. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating. In addition, DC- A DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410 .

[0156] The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is icon 311 to reset the device. In addition, the main control microcomputer VDP312 (VDPRESET signal), sound source LSI314 in the form output from 311 , amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, lamps and motors, etc. are supplied to control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signals) that drive and control the set state. In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a cooling FA for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10. N45 is connected, cooling FAN45 drives in the state where the power of the production control device 300 is turned on It is made to work.

[0157] Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. game controller 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 judge.

[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) 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 Extract the random number for judgment and compare it with the judgment value stored in ROM 111b, special figure 2 fluctuation The hit / loss of the display game is determined.

[0161] And CPU111a of the game control device 100, special figure 1 fluctuation display game and special figure 2 fluctuation A control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the display game is output to the effect control device 300. force. Then, on the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52, the identification pattern is displayed fluctuating for a predetermined time. After that, the special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped and displayed is displayed. That is, the game control device 100 , the starting winning area of ​​the game ball flowing down the game area 32 (first starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning equipment It constitutes game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the device 37).

[0162] In addition, the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device At 41, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is displayed. Furthermore, directing Based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the control device 300, the setting of the effect state, Processing for controlling sound output from the speaker 19a, 19b, light emission of various LEDs, etc. is performed. sand That is, the effect control device 300 controls the effect related to the game (variation display game, etc.). do your thing.

[0163] Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 determines that the result of the special figure variation display game is a hit. In the case, the special result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special Generate a game state. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111a For example, the opening and 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] The game control device 100 also controls the special game state based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. After the end of the game, a high probability state can be generated as a game state. High probability state (definite variable state) is The probability of winning in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than the normal probability state. . Also, both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. Even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result pattern, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game Both systems are in a high probability state.

[0166] The game control device 100 also controls the special game state based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. After the end of the game, a time saving state (specific game state) can be generated as a game state. In a time-saving state In this case, control is performed to put the normal pattern fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 into a time-saving operation state. Normally fluctuating prize winning device per unit time 3 7 is controlled so that the open time is substantially increased, resulting in a general power support state. In addition, Even in high-probability states (normal variable states) other than latent variable states, the time-saving state is redundant and general power service is applied. Run the 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 shorter than usual. It is also possible to perform time-reducing changes in the special figure change 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 CH 112 is off, the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) where 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 setting key switch 93 is off, but the RAM initialization switch 11 2 is turned on, it moves to the RAM initialization state (RAM clear mode) and R AM initialization processing (RAM clear processing) is executed and RAM111c is initialized (Figure 5B, see A1045-A1047).

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

[0175] [Control of game control device] Control of a gaming machine that plays such a game will be explained below. First, the above gaming control device Control executed by 100 gaming microcomputers (gaming microcomputers) 111 I will explain about it. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 is mainly shown in Figures 5A, 5B, and 5. The main processing shown in C and the timer shown in Fig. 9, which is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec) Consists of interrupt processing.

[0176] [Main processing (gaming control device)] First, the main processing will be explained. 5A, 5B, and 5C show the gaming control device 100 3 is a flowchart illustrating the main processing procedure of FIG. The main process is when the power is turned on It starts with this. In addition, in the flowchart of the process executed by the gaming control device 100, , the step code (number) is expressed as "A****".

[0177] As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game control device 100 starts main processing, it first interrupts the Executes processing to prohibit (A1001). Furthermore, the values ​​of registers, etc. are saved when an interrupt occurs. Stack pointer setting process that sets the stack pointer which is the start address of the area to be saved Execute (A1002).

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

[0179] Next, the game control device 100 outputs a firing prohibition signal and sets the firing permission signal to a prohibited state. (A1005) The launch permission signal is issued by the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200. If at least one of the ball launchers is outputting a firing prohibition signal, it will be set to the inhibited state and the ball launcher will not fire. The firing of game balls is now prohibited. After that, the gaming control device 100 - Read the status of switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 (A1006). That is, Read signals from the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112.

[0180] Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). power supply Game control device 1 that serves as main control means by setting a predetermined initial value to the delay timer A slave control means that performs various controls according to instructions from 00 (for example, a payout control device 200 or a production The waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set. This allows the game control device 100 to temporarily start up first when the power is turned on. Therefore, before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) starts up, Avoid sending the command to the slave controller and causing the slave controller to miss the command. be able to. That is, when the game control device 100 is turned on, the main control means (game control device 100 The activation of the skill control device 100) is delayed and the slave control devices (dispensing control device 200, production control device 3) 00, etc.) serves as a standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for waiting for activation.

[0181] Additionally, the timing of the power supply delay timer is subject to RAM validity judgment (checksum calculation). This is done using a storage area that is not subject to validity judgment (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to validity judgment). . As a result, when calculating check data such as checksum of RAM area, some R Since there is no need to exclude the AM area from calculation, it is possible to prevent complicated control at power-on. can be done.

[0182] In addition, before the start of the standby time, the states of the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 are checked. By loading the settings key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated reliably. Can be detected. In other words, the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch are activated after the waiting time has elapsed. If you load the status of 112, wait for the waiting time to elapse before pressing the setting key switch. 93 and RAM initialization switch 112, and make settings from power-on to standby time elapsed. It is necessary to continue operating the key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112. deer However, by reading the state before the start of the wait time, you can avoid this troublesome operation. , the settings key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 operations performed at power-on are not accepted. 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. It is possible to respond to power outages that occur during the 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. be.

[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 frequency of the oscillation signal (original clock signal), and a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from 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 or not it is check data (A1016). And if it is normal (A101 6 is "Y"), and the value of power failure inspection area 2 in RWM is a normal power failure inspection area check data. (A1017).

[0192] Furthermore, the game control device 100, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (result of A1017 result is "Y"), calculate the checksum of the specified area in the RWM (for example, the work area in the area) (A1018), and the calculated checksum and It is determined whether or not the checksums match (A1019). If the checksums match (result of A1019 is 'Y'), the RAM is normal and the RAM Clear the normal flag (A1020). After that, the process proceeds to step A1021.

[0193] In addition, the game control device 100, if the check data of the power failure inspection area is not normal data If judged (the result of A1016 is "N" or the result of A1017 is "N"), check If the checksums do not match (result of A1019 is "N"), clear the RAM error flag. The process proceeds to step A1021 without doing anything else.

[0194] Next, the game control device 100 uses the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (A1021). The game control device 100 has both If the switch is on (result of A1021 is ``Y''), the setting variable state (setting change mode) code), and the processing during probability setting change in steps A1030-A1040 is executed.

[0195] The game control device 100 includes a setting key switch 93 and a RAM initialization switch 112. RAM (here 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 process (during setting confirmation state, setting confirmation mode), 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 receives the command of the main abnormality error notification is the game control device 10 Notifies that 0 abnormalities have occurred.

[0197] Next, the game control device 100 displays the 7-segment display data (“E1” error table) when the game is stopped. driver 15 of the performance display device 152 in order to display the data shown) on the performance display device 152. Output to 0a and 150b (A1025). Then, the external device (game hall internal management device (host) Security signals are activated to notify abnormalities to the The input data is output to 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. to run.

[0204] First, the gaming control device 100 performs security checks while changing probability settings and confirming probability settings. To output the signal, set 128ms (predetermined time) in the security signal control timer area. (A1037). In addition, the security signal control timer count and security The output of the signal is executed in the probability setting change / confirmation process (Figure 15), which will be described later. If the probability setting change or probability setting confirmation ends early, the remaining security signal control timer The count and output of the security signal are executed by external information editing processing (A1319). . While changing the probability settings and checking the probability settings, the security signal is not activated for 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, check whether the setting key switch 93 is off or not. (A1039) When setting key switch 93 is on (A1039) If the result is "N"), it is determined whether a power outage has occurred (A1040). There was a power outage If not (result of A1040 is "N"), the process returns to step A1039. on the other hand, If a power outage has occurred (result of A1040 is "Y"), steps A1063-A10 Executes 69 processing when a power outage occurs.

[0206] Thus, as long as the configuration key switch 93 is on and there is no power outage, the stochastic configuration Setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) where fixed value can be changed, or probability setting value The confirmable settings confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) continues.

[0207] On the other hand, when the setting key switch 93 is off, the game control device 100 (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, 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 being confirmed so far, after step A1048 Execute normal processing when power is turned on (when power is restored).

[0209] Game control device 100, when the setting key switch 93 is off (result of A1034 is "N"), and it is determined whether or not the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (A1044) . If 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 the probability setting value is set to 0. Clear (A1045). That is, except for the probability setting values ​​stored in the probability setting value area , the game information stored in the RAM 111c is cleared to 0. Here, change the probability setting The middle flag is also cleared here. Also, within a predetermined time period (here, one timer interrupt Area for the number of acquired game balls that stores the number of acquired game balls, which is the number (total) of prize balls acquired in area is also cleared to 0. and a safety device operation indicator indicating whether the safety device (described above) is in operation. The safety device operating flag area that stores the moving flag is also cleared to 0 (safety device operating flag =0), the safety device is deactivated. In addition, in step A1045, change the setting RAM clear with (if A1043 result is 'Y') and RAM clear without setting change In any case of the rear (if the result of A1044 is "Y"), the safety device active flag area is cleared to 0, the safety device is deactivated. may be limited to one case. That is, when the RAM is cleared in step A1045, 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. Work area for performance display related to performance information and its display (performance display) (work area outside the area) area) and stack area (outside stack area) do not need to be cleared. In addition, performance The information is derived based on the number of prize balls obtained by winning prizes. They are the ball value (ball output rate in the normal game state), the role ratio, the number of discharged balls, and the like.

[0211] Next, the game 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 board) (A1047), and the process proceeds to step A1052. In addition, step Areas not cleared to 0 by A1045 are excluded from the areas to be initialized.

[0212] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (A1 044 result is "N"), the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are both is off, the normal power-on processing (when the power is restored from a power failure) is started, and the Save the initial value at the time of power failure recovery (power recovery) in the area that should be initialized as the old process (A104 8). Areas to be initialized here are power failure inspection area 1 in the internal work area (Fig. 6), power failure Inspection area 2, including checksum area. In addition, all errors are remonitored at normal power-on Therefore, the area to be initialized is either the work area inside the area or the work area outside the area (Fig. 6). Any area related to errors or error monitoring (such as areas of test signal output data related to errors) etc.). In addition, 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. be.

[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, until the time saving state occurs (up to the ceiling number of times) The number of remaining games is not changed by turning on the power, and the player is not disadvantaged.

[0215] It should be noted that this number of executions (that is, the ceiling counter value) or the number of remaining games up to the ceiling (ceiling times number-execution count) is displayed by the change count display 677 (see FIGS. 92, 100, etc.), which will be described later. When displayed on the device 41, the effect control device 300 displays the number of fluctuations when the normal power is turned on. The ceiling counter value of 677 and the ceiling counter area may be matched, or it may fluctuate without matching. The number display 677 may be displayed with an initial value of 0. In addition, when matching is not taken, the variable times Numeral display 677 will display a value that does not reflect the ceiling counter value.

[0216] Similarly, in step A1048, the 2, the special figure fluctuation display game in the time saving state (special figure 1 fluctuation display game and special figure 2 fluctuation display game Time reduction variation that stores the time reduction variation count 1 (described later) corresponding to the remaining number of executions of Time corresponding to the number of times 1 area and the remaining number of executions of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the time saving state The time shortened variation count 2 area that stores the shortened variation count 2 (described later) is not cleared (initialized) either. value may be maintained. In addition, on models that have a variable state of the number of times cut type (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 Contains a power failure recovery command to indicate that the power has been turned on.

[0219] In addition, the probability of gaming machine 10 is specified for the command when initializing RAM and the command when recovering from a power outage. 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 specification 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 flag register information 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 Publication No. 233299, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-94101, etc. can be used. .

[0224] Next, the gaming 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 the code (specified value) for the purpose. Also, disorder The bit transposition pattern of the hard random numbers generated by the hardware of the number generation circuit is also set. be. Note that in this embodiment, the random number generation circuit generates random numbers that are updated only by hardware. Then, the jackpot random number, the winning symbol random number (the jackpot symbol random number, the small winning symbol random number, the support winning symbol random number) etc.), the winning random number of the common figure, and the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are generated. 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 by replacing it in a predetermined order (the arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row) This is a pattern that determines how to replace items when storing them.

[0226] In this embodiment, the random number is changed by replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern. 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 make it select from a turn. Also, even if the user can set it arbitrarily 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 (if the safety device activation flag = 1) ), or stop the game (special figure fluctuation display game, normal figure fluctuation display game, round game, etc.) When a necessary strong error 2 (described later) has occurred, it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0228] The game control device 100, when the game is not stopped (the result of A1057 is "N"), Save (PUSH) the information (value) of the log register to the stack area in the area (A1058), Execute performance display edit processing that calculates performance information such as base value (ball payout rate) (A1059 ). Here, performance information (accessory ratio, ball payout rate, etc.) may be calculated. In addition, performance information and An error occurred in the performance display work area (a part of the outside work area) related to the display (performance display). In some cases it may be cleared. 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 for executing display editing processing or the like is also possible. In addition, by enabling interrupts, the timer interrupt processing processing (Fig. 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 notification.

[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, The speaker volume or LED brightness for error 1 and strong error 2 may be the same. Also, 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, external information The signal is not output to external information terminal 71 (see FIG. 54A). In addition, switch error 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. Includes error (front frame open 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 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). In addition, the residual ball error is added to the strong error 2. May include lar. 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. 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 the processing of 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. is executed. 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 setting key switch and RAM initialization switch are turned on during the process of 2, step The same judgment processing as in A1021 is performed, and the probability setting changing flag is displayed in the same manner as in step A1032. setting variable state (setting variable state) any number of times while the gaming machine 10 is running. change mode).

[0241] [Example of RAM area configuration] FIG. 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 disk area, unused area, stack area within area, unused area, work area outside area, unused area , out-of-bounds stack regions are arranged in order in the address space. Work area within area and area Unused area between inner stack area (stack area for game control, stack area for inside area) , the unused area between the work area outside the area and the stack area outside the area (stack area for outside the area) is It doesn't have to be.

[0242] The work area within the RAM area (work area for game control, first area) is the program within the area It is a work area for game control that is read and written in and read by a program outside the area. In-area work A probability setting value area, a test signal output data area (test signal output data related data area), random number area, switch control area, segment area, blackout inspection area1, In addition to the electronic test area 2, checksum area, etc., whether the safety device is activated (activated or not), and 1 interrupt of the timer interrupt (for example, 4 ms c) includes an acquired game ball number area for storing the number of acquired game balls acquired as prize balls.

[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 distinguish between them.

[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 area 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). The safety device activation information is information indicating the current state. Yes, and the old operation information indicates the previous state (mainly before one interrupt).

[0248] The game control device 100 first moves the stack pointer to the stack pointer of the work area outside the area. data save area (A1101), and set the stack pointer to the out-of-area stack area (out-of-area set the address value that indicates the top of the stack area outside the area as the value of A1102). This causes the stack pointer indicating the stack to be used to be Switch from region to out-of-bounds stack region.

[0249] Next, the game 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 (registers used in initialization processing), or all general-purpose registers may be saved. stomach. To save all general registers, save both register bank 0 and register bank 1. Save (PUSH) against it.

[0250] Subsequently, the game 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 no big hits occur When the number decreases from 0, the safety device counter value (= difference number + initial value) is smaller than the initial value. Therefore, the initial value is set to be larger than 0, but any value other than 100,000 is also acceptable. stomach. In addition, in this way, when the power is restored (when the power is turned on), the safety device counter value is unknown to the player. It is initialized (cleared) so as not to be profitable, but if the special figure fluctuation display game is not in the probability The ceiling counter value indicating the number of times executed is , does not have to be initialized (cleared) when the 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. to 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. End 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, write information directly to RAM without using registers. do not save / restore registers. In this case, save the register to RAM Stack pointer related processing (A1101, A1102, A1103, A1 107, A1108) are also unnecessary. In addition, flag registers before and after safety device information initialization processing Saving / restoring data (A1052, A1054) is also unnecessary.

[0253] In this embodiment, the safety device counter value is 0 to 189999 (safety device counter value). data = 0 to 189999), the safety device activation information indicates that the safety device is not activated (normal). A safety system that responds to non-operating states (operation warning states, operation warning states, and normal states that are not operating). It becomes device non-operating information (value 0). If the safety device counter value is between 190000 and 194999 (safe total device counter = 190000 to 194999), the safety device activation information is It becomes the safety device activation notice information (value 1) corresponding to the actuation notice state that announces the actuation of the device.

[0254] Also, the safety device counter value is the counter reference value of 195000 (safety device counter = 195000), if the game is not in a state where it can be stopped, the safety device activation information The safety device activation warning information (value 2) corresponding 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 discharged balls) reaches the reference value of 95000 However, since it is during the big hit or the small hit, the above condition (1) is established, but the condition (2) is invalid. This corresponds to the case where the operating condition of the safety device is not satisfied.

[0255] Furthermore, the safety device counter value reaches 195000 (safety device counter = 195000). When reaching and the game is stopped, the safety device activation information is the operating state in which the safety device is in operation It becomes safety device active information (value 3) corresponding to (active state). In this case, the difference in the number of balls is The above condition (1 ) and (2) are satisfied, corresponding to the case where the operating condition of the safety device is satisfied. .

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

[0257] The game control device 100 first moves the stack pointer to the stack pointer of 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 outside stack area (outside stack area) A1202). This causes the stack pointer indicating the stack to be used to be Switch from region to out-of-bounds stack region.

[0258] Next, the game 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 , 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 not valid and is abnormal Then, the performance display work area is initialized (including initial value setting) (A1204).

[0259] In the validity judgment, the value stored in the performance display work area was an impossible value in terms of design. If it deviates from the design value (outside the predetermined range), it can be judged as invalid. For example, In particular, the performance display RAM initialized flag indicates that the performance display work area has been initialized. Determines whether a certain value (e.g. 5Ah) is stored, and divides it for base value calculation, etc. Determines whether the number that manages the progress of processing is within a predetermined range, and monitors the value of the switch counter Display period management that indicates the current display period by determining whether it is within the range below the number of switches Aggregation interval number that indicates the current aggregation interval by judging whether the number is within the range of the number of periods (0 to 3) is within the range of the number of intervals (0 to 4). In this way, in the validity judgment, the data Determine whether the value of the area used as a pointer for the table is within the specified range It is preferred to do so. This causes the program to crash by getting an out-of-range value. can be prevented in advance. In addition, validity judgment is performed for each performance display editing process. Therefore, it is effective.

[0260] Since the validity judgment is executed each time the performance display editing process is executed, If the disk area is not valid, its initialization can be executed immediately and abnormal performance indication (abnormal base display of base values, etc.) can be prevented as much as possible.

[0261] Also, the initialization of the work area for performance display (including initial value setting) saves the stack pointer Areas other than the stack pointer save area are subject to initialization so as to protect the area. In addition, the truth Although the out-of-area stack area is not initialized in the embodiment, it may be initialized. Territory Even if the out-of-bounds stack area is initialized, the register values ​​saved in the out-of-bounds stack area are Protect and do not initialize. Initialization of the work area for performance display is performed in the work area within the area (game control work area) and the initialization of the stack area within the area (stack area for game control) are distinguished Therefore, it does not affect the intra-area work area and intra-area stack area.

[0262] Subsequently, the game control device 100 collects the data (usually Determines whether or not it is time to switch the tabulation section that tabulates the number of out balls, the number of normal prize balls, etc. (A1205). For the total number of out balls (total number of ejected balls, total number of outs) from turning on the power A tally interval is provided, and each time the total number of out balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000 Each time it increases) the aggregation interval is switched.

[0263] For example, the total number of out-balls since the power was turned on is assumed to be a predetermined number for the switching timing of the aggregation section. 300 pieces, 60300 pieces, 120300 pieces, 180300 pieces, etc. is. That is, the width of the aggregation interval is basically 60000 except for 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). Store copied switch rising edge information for each monitored input port8 There is a bit area. switch rising edge for all monitored input ports. If the information is all 0, it can be determined that there is no input, and otherwise it can be determined that there is an input. Wear. As the switch rising edge information, unless it is masked at the time of copying, Bit corresponding to switch with 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] Game control device 100, when there is a switch input to the input port to be monitored (A12 The result of 07 is "Y"), the input of the switch (target switch) corresponding to the switch counter Check to get input information (A1208). The target switch here is the first special The lower large winning opening switch 38a of the dynamic winning device 38, the upper large winning opening switch 38a of the second special variable winning device 39 switch 39a, start-up 1 switch 36a of the first start-up prize-winning port 36, second start-up prize-winning port 37 (normal start-up 2 switch 37a of the variable winning device), winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35 ( Left winning mouth switch, right winning mouth switch), out ball detection switch 74, etc., game ball detection It is possible to change the base value (or payout rate) depending on the payout.

[0268] Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the valid period of the target switch (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 to which prize balls are given, 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. By adding 1 when (Normal out count, normal discharge ball count) is updated (A1214). Then the target switch is out. By adding 1 if the ball detection switch 74, the total number of out balls (total out balls number, total number of discharge balls) is updated (A1215).

[0272] In addition, in this embodiment, the out-ball detection switch 74 is discharged from the game area 32. Detect all game balls (that is, all game balls that have passed through the winning hole or out hole 30b) . Not only the game ball that entered the out port 30b, but also the winning port (first starting winning port 36, second starting Game balls that enter the winning opening 37, the big winning opening, or the general winning opening 35) is guided to the out-ball detection switch 74 via and detected.

[0273] When the game control device 100 is not in the normal base state which is the normal game state (A121 The result of 2 is "N"), the total number of out balls without updating the number of normal prize balls or the number of out balls. (A1215). Therefore, the high base state (second game state, time saving state, probability variable state or special game state), the number of normal prize balls and the number of normal out balls It is not updated, and the base value calculated from the number of normal prize balls and the number of normal out balls (number of normal prize balls ÷ normal Out ball number) is not updated and does not change. Regarding the normal base state in step A1212, It is possible to update the base value as the ball payout rate in all game states (variable It is also possible to configure it as

[0274] Next, the game control device 100 changes the target switch to the next one in the next performance display editing process. update the switch counter by +1 (A1216). In addition, in the main process The performance display editing process is controlled by the interrupt cycle of the timer interrupt (predetermined time cycle). , for example 4 msec) in a much shorter time interval (for example a few microseconds). Therefore, the performance display editing process is repeatedly executed during the interrupt cycle, and the switch counter (e.g. 0 to 7) is a bit of all switches (e.g. bit 0 to bit 7). Also, the switch counter will be 0 after the final value (e.g. 7). to start checking the input of the switch for the next monitored input port . For example, after first checking the input of the switch on 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 game control device 100, if there is no switch input to all the monitored input ports (the result of A1207 is "N"), the base value calculation process (predetermined process) is executed (A1217). Note that the switch input to the input port to be monitored is the first It may not work. On the other hand, if some or all of the monitored input ports have the highest switch input Switch inputs are checked for all monitored input ports, even if they are the first. After that, the input information of the target switch with the input is cleared (A1211), so , a state in which there is no switch input to all monitored input ports.

[0276] In the base value calculation process, the base value is the ratio of the number of normal winning balls to the number of normal out balls. Yes, it is calculated by the number of normal prize balls / the number of normal out balls. Therefore, the starting winning mouth (starting winning mouth 36 , Ordinary variable winning device 37), large winning opening, or general winning opening 35 As a first step, the winning hole switches 35a, 36a, 37a, 38a, 3 By the input (detection) of 9a, the number of prize balls is usually updated and changed, the base value changes, and the second As a second step, the number of out balls is usually updated by the input (detection) of the out ball detection switch 74. base value changes. In other words, when one game ball enters the winning hole, the bet is awarded in two stages. base value will change (will be affected). Out that opens to the game board 30 When the ball enters the mouth 30b, the input (detection) of the out ball detection switch 74 normally The number of out balls is updated and changed, and the base value also changes. On the other hand, entering the normal map start gate 34 If there is a ball, neither the number of normal balls awarded nor the number of normal out balls is updated by the entry itself. Since it does not change, the base value also remains unchanged. There is a ball in the normal figure starting gate 34 However, since prize balls are not awarded, the number of prize balls is not normally updated.

[0277] The base value, regardless of whether it changes or not, is the By the processing, it is output to the performance display device 152 as a performance display. However, 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, a real-time The base value calculation may be performed only during the value display period, and in this special case the real-time value The number of normal prize balls and the number of normal out balls will be updated until the display period arrives, but the base value will not be calculated. does not change.

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

[0280] Note that in FIG. 8, the processing of step A1217 is performed immediately after step A1214. without waiting for input checks on all switches of the monitored input port, A configuration is also possible in which the base value calculation process is performed immediately after the number of out balls is updated.

[0281] [Timer interrupt processing] Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. Figure 9 shows timer interrupt processing (interrupt processing program). 2 is a flow chart showing the procedure of program). Timer interrupt processing is A periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the controller is input to the CPU 111a. is started by When a timer interrupt occurs in the game microcomputer 111, the timer Interrupt processing is started.

[0282] When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 100 first, the register buffer to be used Specify register bank 1 as the bank (A1301), and set the upper address of the address (A1302). Main processing at the start of timer interrupt processing By switching from register bank 0 used for processing to register bank 1, It is equivalent to saving the registers in use. Note that when timer interrupt processing starts , the interrupt is disabled automatically.

[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). Then confirm Based on the rate setting changing flag and the probability setting confirming flag, the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the confirmation is in progress (A1304). The probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (result of A1304 is ``Y''), the probability setting change to change or confirm the probability setting value. Execute change / confirmation processing (A1305).

[0284] If the game control device 100 is neither changing the probability setting nor confirming the probability setting (A130 The result of 4 is "N"), based on the output data set in various processes, the solenoid (for example Drive control of actuators such as the big winning opening solenoid 39b) and drive control of LEDs (light emission control (A1306). Note that the main processing step This output process may be performed if a fire prohibition signal is output in the process of step A1005. and can output a signal of permission to fire, and the signal of permission to fire can be set to the permission state.

[0285] Next, the game control device 100, commands (payout command, etc.) to the payout control device 200 (A1 307). After that, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, 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.) (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), Universal map game processing (A131 2) Execute segment LED editing processing (A1313). Then step A131 Execute the process from step 4 onwards. 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, etc. 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 batch display device 50 Settings related to driving a part of (probability status display section: LED lamp D9), etc. A1048) etc.

[0289] The game control device 100, when the game is stopped (the result of A1309 is "Y"), the special figure Game processing (A1310), Accessory game processing (A1311), Universal map game processing (A131 2) Step A131 without executing segment LED edit processing (A1313) Proceed to processing from 4 onwards. If the safety device operates in this way, or if a strong error 2 occurs, When the game is stopped, special game processing (A1310) and normal game processing (A1312 ) is not executed, the number of reserved special maps (A2906, A4611) and the number of reserved normal maps (A770 7, A7918) does not change. On the other hand, if a weak error or a strong error 1 occurs, the game stop The special game process (A1310) and the general game process (A1312) are executed instead of stopping. Therefore, the number of reserved special maps (A2906, A4611) and the number of reserved public maps (A7707, A7918) ) can be changed by +1 update (when pending occurs) or -1 update (when pending is completed).

[0290] In addition, depending on the type of error such as weak error, strong error 1 and strong error 2, special game processing processing (A1310), character game processing (A1311), general-purpose game processing (A1312), segment LED editing process (A1313) and do not execute the others. Other configurations are also possible. For example, segment LED edit processing when strong error 2 occurs You can just execute it.

[0291] In addition, the game control device 100 provides a production command for safety device activation information corresponding to the state of the safety device. Safety that can be sent to the production control device 300 as a command or set a safety device operating flag Executes 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 ). In addition, 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 opening (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, 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 or not the game is stopped (A1320).

[0294] The game control device 100, when the game is not stopped (the result of A1320 is "N"), save the log register to the stack area within the area (A1321) and update the safety device counter value ( Calculate the number of difference balls) and perform outside area integration processing such as display control of the performance display device 152 ( A1322). After that, restore the flag register (A1323) and start timer interrupt processing. finish. Stop playing if the safety device is not working and Severe Error 2 has not occurred. The processing of steps A1321-A1323 is executed including integration processing outside the area, etc. be.

[0295] It should be noted that, as described later, when moving to the integration process outside the area, the stack pointer to the game control Switch from the associated in-region stack region to the out-of-region stack region. At that time, for game control flag when saving the stack pointer of RAM111c to the stack pointer save area Step A1321 because the register flags (particularly the zero flag) may change save the flag register in advance.

[0296] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the game is stopped (the result of A1320 is "Y") , ends the timer interrupt processing without executing the out-of-area integration processing. i.e. safety device is activated (safety device activation flag = 1) or strong error 2 is generated , the out-of-area integration process is not executed, so the safety device counter value is not updated or the base value. The display contents of any performance display are not updated. This makes it possible to omit unnecessary control 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 occurred. 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 solenoid) Off for noids 38b, 39b, lever solenoid 86b, general voltage solenoid 37c) Set the output data of (A1602). Then, like step A1309 etc., play Determine whether the technique is stopped (A1603). If the safety device is activated (safety device activated) If the active flag = 1) or if a strong error 2 that requires you to stop the game has occurred. , it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0301] If the game is not stopped (the result of A1603 is “N”), the gaming control device 100 will Data for prize mouth solenoid 38b, 39b, lever solenoid 86b, general electric solenoid 37c (A1604). Then, data is output to the solenoid output port 134 (A1605). game is stopped If there is a case (result of A1603 is "Y"), do nothing and proceed to step A1605. Then, off data (A1602) is output to the solenoid output port 134. This makes , When the game is stopped, all solenoids stop operating, and the big prize opening, specific area 86, The normal variable prize winning device 37 etc. are closed and are in a closed state. In this way, when the game is stopped, you can The prize opening is closed and round games (games during jackpots or small wins) cannot be played.

[0302] Then, the gaming control device 100 sequentially scans the digit lines of the collective display device (LED) 50. Update the value of the digit counter for scanning by +1 in the range of 0 to 3 (although it will add only 1). The value after 3 is updated to 0) (A1606). Furthermore, L corresponding to the value of the digit counter Obtain the digit output data to the ED digit line (A1607). and got Combines digital output data and external information data (A1608), and converts the combined data to digital Output to external information output port 136 (A1609).

[0303] Next, the gaming control device 100 outputs the off data as segment output data to the segment line. (A1610). Then, set the output data to prohibit firing (A161 1). Furthermore, as in step A1603 etc., it is determined whether the game is stopped (A 1612).

[0304] If the game is not stopped (the result of A1612 is “N”), the gaming control device 100 The setting from the segment area in RAM111c corresponding to the value of the cut counter to the segment line is load the component 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). Note that this segment area is the work area within the area (game control work area). may be included in the network area).

[0305] In this way, when the game is not stopped, the value of the digit counter is incremented by +1 in the range of 0 to 3. Each time a new digit line is selected, a new digit line is selected and the eight sets of digits to which this digit line connects are selected. Segment output data is output to the segment line. Digits 0 to 3 (digits 0 to 3) in sequence Dynamic drive method (dynamic lighting control) for the selected collective display device 50 is realized.

[0306] On the other hand, when the game is stopped (the result of A1612 is "Y"), the game control device 100 , off data (A1610) without processing steps A1613 and A1614. Output to output port 135 for segment output (A1615). This allows the safety device is activated (safety device activation flag = 1) or strong error 2 occurs. In the game stop state, the collective display device 50 is turned off. As a result, when the game is stopped, The special figure fluctuation display game and the regular figure fluctuation display game cannot be executed. and collective display device 50 A player who sees this may notice that the game is stopped, a safety device has been activated, or a strong error 2 (failure). It is possible to recognize that a normal error) has occurred.

[0307] Next, the gaming control device 100 loads external information data to be output to the external information terminal 71. (A1616), and then fire permission or fire prohibition with the combined external information data. (A1617), and the final synthesized data is used as external information / launch permission signal. output to signal output port 137 (A1618). In addition, here, if the game is not stopped The output data is for firing permission (A1614), and firing is prohibited (launch stop) when the game is stopped. output data (A1611). This will prevent the safety device from tripping or causing a strong error. In the game stop state when -2 occurs, firing game balls from the ball launcher is prohibited. On the other hand, if the game is not stopped, the game ball will not be emitted from the ball launcher. Shooting is now permitted. In addition, even when the game is stopped, the game ball cannot be ejected from the ball launcher. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which firing is permitted but firing is not prohibited (launching stoppage).

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

[0309] Next, the game control device 100 transmits the signal on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device. Load the data to be output to test terminal output port 3, synthesize it, and output it to the test terminal on relay board 70. Output the combined data to output port 3 (A1621). In addition, testing of sight-firing test equipment Load the data to be output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the signal, and then output the combined data to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 (A1622 ). and a test terminal output port on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the sight test equipment. Load the data to be output to 5, synthesize it, and synthesize it to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70. Output the data (A1623).

[0310] Next, the gaming control device 100 reads 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, the game control device 100, when the game is stopped (the result of A1628 is "Y") , the output process ends without executing the processes of steps A1629 and A1630. servant So, if the safety device is activated and the game is stopped (when the safety device is in operation flag = 1) or When the game is stopped due to a strong error 2, the segment of the performance display device segment area off data in step A1624 because the output data cannot be output to output port 141. is output to the output port 141 for the performance display device 152 as it is. and in this case , when the value of the digit counter 2 cycles through the range of 0 to 3, the performance display device 152 displays all LE D is forcibly turned off and hidden, and the person in charge of the game hall and the staff who saw the performance display device 152 , that the game is stopped, that the safety device has been activated, or that a strong error 2 (illegal error) has occurred I can recognize that I was born.

[0313] Also, even if a strong error 2 occurs, the game is not stopped, and steps A1629 and A1630 A configuration for executing processing or the like is also possible.

[0314] [Winning gate switch / status monitoring process] Next, the winning opening switch / state monitoring process (A1308 ) 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. (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. 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). then 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). Winning port switches that can always win prizes are starting port 1 switch 36a, general winning port 35, etc. is.

[0318] Next, the game control device 100 executes winning number counter update processing for updating the winning number ( A2009). Any of the plurality of switches and signals whose status should be monitored A state scan counter for sequentially specifying which touches or signals are to be monitored at this time. (A2010). The state scan counter is updated from 0 to 3.

[0319] After that, the game control device 100 determines the state to be monitored according to the value of the state scan counter. A gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting is prepared (A2011). and the error is Execute the gaming machine status check process to determine the status such as whether it has occurred (A2012) .

[0320] By referring to the game machine state monitoring table 1 for the value of the state scan counter, the state scan If the on-counter value is 0, an error output due to disconnection of the switch connector, etc. The monitoring of the status (switch abnormality error) based on the normal detection signal is set, and the status scan counter If the value of the data is 1, it is based on the shoot ball cut switch signal from the payout control device 200 Monitoring of the state (shoot ball out error) is set. State scan counter value is 2 monitoring of the condition based on the overflow switch signal (overflow error) is set if and if the value of the state scan counter is 3, the state based on the Dispense Abnormal Status signal. Monitoring of status (dispensing error) is set. In this way, in the gaming machine status monitoring table 1 , weak errors are monitored.

[0321] Next, the game 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 gaming machine state check process is executed to determine whether the game is running or not (A2014).

[0322] By referring to the game machine state monitoring table 2 for the value of the state scan counter, the state scan If the on-counter value is 0, it is based on the signal output from the glass frame open detection switch. If the monitoring of the status (pane open error) is set and the value of the status scan counter is 1 state based on the signal output from the front frame open detection switch (body frame open error, front Frame open error) monitoring is set. Also, if the value of the state scan counter is 2, Monitoring of the state based on the frame radio wave fraud signal (frame radio wave fraud) is set, and the state scan counter If the value is 3, state monitoring based on touch switch signals is set.

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

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

[0325] It should be noted that the processing of step A2016 is a state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt. Since it is executed only when the value of the timer interrupt is 0, it can be executed once every four timer interrupts. It becomes. That is, if the timer interrupt is performed every 4ms, A201 will be generated every 16ms. 6 processing will be performed.

[0326] Next, the game control device 100 sets the specific area switch 72 at inappropriate timing A V passage timing monitoring process is executed to monitor whether or not it has passed (A2017). Pass through V In the timing monitoring process, the detection signal of the specific area switch 72 is generated at inappropriate timing. V pass error when

[0327] Subsequently, the game control device 100 monitors whether game balls remain in the specific area switch 72. Execute the remaining ball monitoring process to be viewed (A2018), and end the winning opening switch / status monitoring process. be.

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

[0329] [Fraud & Winning Monitoring Process] FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the procedure of fraud & winning monitoring processing. Fraud & Winning 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 grand prize opening (special variable prize device 38, 39), the opening / closing member may not be forcibly opened or closed. Since it is easy to cheat by opening the door, inserting game balls, and paying out prize balls, Make a positive oversight.

[0331] The gaming control device 100 first sets the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning slot switch that is the target of error monitoring. (A2101), and determines whether or not the fraud monitoring period is in progress (A2102). For example, the fraud monitoring period means that the winning slot switch targeted for error monitoring does not originally detect game balls. 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 process Details will be discussed 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 is permitted. If there is no such thing (result of A2113 is "N"), the fraud & prize monitoring process ends. On the other hand, If updating of the notification timer is permitted (result of A2113 is "Y"), the target notification timer If is not 0, update by -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. It is permitted if it is a prize mouth switch (start mouth 2 switch 37a). Also, one special change If there are two winning opening switches in the dynamic winning device (large winning opening), the update of the notification timer is If there is only one error-monitored winning slot switch, it is allowed and the error-monitoring winning slot switch not allowed if the switch is the other. As a result, the non-compliance of one special variable winning device Regarding correct notification, the notification timer is updated twice as often, and the specified time (for example, 60 000ms).

[0339] After that, the game 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"), i.e. time is up If not, the illegality & prize-winning monitoring process is terminated. Also, if the value of the notification timer is 0 ( If the result of A2115 is "Y"), that is, the time has expired or has already expired. In this case, prepare the target unauthorized release command as a production command (A2116), Prepare an illegal winning cancellation flag as a lag (A2117). Then, the value of the notification timer is 0 It is determined whether or not it is the moment of becoming (A2118).

[0340] The game control device 100 is the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (result of A2118 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. If it is not the moment when the value of becomes 0 (the result of A2118 is "N"), that is, the previous If the value of the notification timer becomes 0 during the fraud & winning monitoring process, the prepared fraud flag will be targeted. (A2120).

[0342] Then, the gaming control device 100 matches the value of the prepared fraud flag and the target fraud flag area. If the result is "Y" in A2120, the fraud & prize monitoring process ends. Also, If the value of the prepared illegal flag and the target illegal flag area do not match (A2120 result) result is "N"), save the prepared fraud flag in the target fraud flag area (A2121), Execute production command setting processing (A2122). After that, finish the fraud & prize monitoring process. be.

[0343] Through the above processing, a fraud occurrence command is sent to the production control device 300 when fraud occurs. When the fraud is canceled, a fraud cancellation command is sent to the production control device 300, and the fraud is notified. The start and end of the process will be set.

[0344] [Winning number counter update process] FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the procedure of winning number counter update processing. Winning count 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 If all devices are activated (safety device in operation flag = 1) or if it is necessary to stop the game When a strong error 2 has occurred, it can be determined that the game is stopped.

[0346] The game control device 100 wins when the game is not stopped (the result of A2201 is "N") Acquire the number of winning gate switches to be monitored from the gate monitoring table (A2202), and It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch (A2203). Of the winning slot monitoring table In the winning table, the number of winning balls and the address of the winning number counter area 1 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), it is determined whether monitoring of all switches has ended (A2216).

[0347] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when there is an input to the target winning opening switch (A220 The result of 3 is "Y"), load the number of acquired game balls from the acquired game ball number area (A2204), and Add the number of winning balls corresponding to the elephant's winning opening switch to the number of winning game balls (A2205), and after 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 an out-of-area program) can only be read. In addition, all winning opening switches can be turned on at the same time. 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 gaming 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 Determine whether 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 gaming control device 100 (result of A2209) is "N"), the updated value is saved in the number of winnings counter area 1 (A2210). step After processing A2210 or if an overflow occurs (result of A2209) 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 process of 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. Update 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") ), ending the winning number counter update process. This will allow you to monitor all switches until all switches are monitored. , the processing of steps A2203-A2216 is repeated, and the prize balls won within one interrupt are In addition to obtaining the number of acquired game balls, which is the number (total), each winning slot (each winning territory) within one interrupt can be obtained. Based on winnings in areas), winning number counter areas 1 and 2 are updated and winning information is stored. It will happen.

[0354] The game control device 100 does not do anything when the game is stopped (result of A2201 is “Y”). Without doing so, the win number counter update process ends. As a result, when the game is stopped, the winning slot 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 Areas 1 and 2 are not updated, so winning information is not stored and prize balls are not obtained (unless they are paid out). stomach). In addition, before the game stops (that is, the detection of the game ball with the prize opening switch is effective) The payout of prize balls based on memorized winning information (at a certain time) will continue even when the game is stopped. be.

[0355] The winning number counter area 1 instructs the payout control device 200 to pay out prize balls. This is the area used to send the payout command (prize ball command) for the payout command. Winning data corresponding to prize balls that have not yet been transmitted is stored. In other words, the number of winnings The counter area 1 constitutes a prize ball command counter that can store information regarding prize ball commands.

[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 that are in the area where the main prize ball signal is not generated 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. It 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). state off flag - 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 value (A2308). The status ON flag is abnormal or It indicates an illegal state, and with respect to the touch switch signal, indicates a touched state.

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

[0363] Subsequently, the game control device 100 updates the target state monitoring timer by +1 (A2312). . Further, it is determined whether or not the updated state monitoring timer value is greater than or equal to the corresponding timer comparison value. (A2313). If the updated status watch timer value is less than the corresponding timer comparison value, If so (the result of A2313 is "N"), the gaming machine state check process is terminated.

[0364] On the other hand, the game control device 100, the timer comparison value corresponding to the value of the updated state monitoring timer In the above cases (result of A2313 is "Y"), update the status monitoring timer by -1 and set the timer ratio It stays at the value of comparison value -1 (A2314). In addition, the prepared state flag is the target state flag It is determined whether or not it matches the value of the area (A2315). If they match (A231 If the result of step 5 is "Y"), the gaming machine state check process is terminated.

[0365] On the other hand, the game control device 100, the prepared state flag matches the value of the target state flag area If not (result of A2315 is 'N'), set the prepared state flag to the target state flag. Save to lag area (A2316). Finally, the production command setting that sets the production command constant processing (A2317), and ends the gaming machine state check processing.

[0366] The effect command here is either a state off command or a state on command. situation If the on-command is an error-based command, the effect control device 300 starts error notification. 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 payout abnormal errors There is a command corresponding to the payout error (included in the weak error), and the glass frame open Commands corresponding to frame open errors (included in strong error 1) such as errors and body frame open errors There is a command that corresponds to the frame radio wave illegal error (included in strong error 2).

[0367] [Probability setting change / confirmation process] Next, details of probability setting change / confirmation processing (A1305) in timer interrupt processing. to explain. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of probability setting change / confirmation processing. sure In the rate setting change / confirm 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 included in the work area in the area of ​​RAM111c. stored in the fixed value area.

[0369] Game control device 100, when the probability setting value is within the normal range (result of A2401 " Y”), set the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value (A2402), and Output to the display device 152 via the drivers 150a and 150b (A2404). Probability setting If the value is not within the normal range (the result of A2401 is "N"), it will be used as the probability setting value display data. to set the turn-off data (A2403), and the driver 150a, 15 Output via 0b (A2404).

[0370] Here, the probability setting value display data is the display probability setting value displayed on the performance display device 152. and is stored in the probability set value display data area. In addition, the person in charge of the playground and In order to prevent confusion among hall personnel such as attendants, the same jackpot probability is used even if the probability setting value is different. If (and small hit probability), set the display probability setting value to the big hit probability (and small hit probability) You can make them the same by associating them. That is, the same display probability setting value has the same big-hit probability (and small-hit 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 If the result of step 8 is "N"), it is determined whether or not there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (A2 409). If there is no RAM initialization switch input (A2409 result is 'N'), Finish the rate setting change / confirmation process.

[0375] Game control device 100, when there is an input of RAM initialization switch 112 (A2409 result is "Y"), the working set value in the work set value area (in RAM111c or register) is updated by +1 within the range where 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 settings / 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. You can switch by 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. Note that these transmissions and outputs may occur if there is an abnormality such as a main abnormality in the gaming control device 100. If this occurs, it is preferable to discontinue it. Other game conditions such as variable probability state, time saving state, jackpot state, etc. Set in the production control device 300 when there is a change in the state or at the start of a special figure fluctuation display game. You can send a command to notify the value (setting value information command), or send the test signal to an external test It may also be possible to output it to a radiation test device.

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

[0378] [Special figure game processing] Next, regarding the details of the special figure game processing (A1310) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing. explain. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure game processing. Special game store In the process, the inputs of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are monitored, and special figure fluctuations are monitored. Controls the entire processing related to the display game and sets the display of special figures.

[0379] The game control device 100 first switches the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a. Execute the starting port switch monitoring process to monitor winnings (A2600). Starting port switch monitoring In the process, game balls are won in the starting winning hole 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the second starting winning hole. Then, various random numbers (jackpot random numbers, etc.) are extracted and a special figure fluctuation display game based on the winnings is created. A game result preliminary determination is performed to determine the game result based on winnings in advance at a stage before the start. In addition, Details of the starting port switch monitoring process will be described later.

[0380] Next, the specific area switch monitors the winning (ball entering) of the game ball in the specific area 86 (V winning hole). Execute the patch monitoring process (A2601). For details on specific area switch monitoring processing, see will be described later.

[0381] Next, the gaming control device 100 executes the upper prize winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602) . In the University of Japan prize opening switch monitoring process, the count switch installed in the special variable prize winning device 39 Detection of game balls at switch 39a is monitored.

[0382] Next, the game control device 100 updates the special figure game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (1 (A2603). The special figure game processing timer has a timer allocation by updating -1. The time is counted for the interrupt cycle (4 msec) of the interrupt processing. In addition, special game The minimum value of the processing timer is set to 0. Next, check whether the special figure game processing timer is 0 or not. (A2604) If the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (result of A2604 is "N"), the process moves to step A2619.

[0383] If the special figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is Y”), that is, if the time is up or the time has already been up, the special map game Special game sequence branching table that is referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the game process number. Set the file to a register (A2605). In addition, special game sequence branch table is used to obtain the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number (A2606). Next, make a subroutine call using the special game processing number, and enter the special game processing number. Execute the corresponding game branching process (A2607).

[0384] If the game processing number is “0” in step A2607, the gaming control device 100 Monitors the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and controls the production. Execute the special figure normal processing to set the settings and information necessary to perform the special figure fluctuation processing. (A2608). In addition, the details of the special figure normal processing will be described later.

[0385] If the game processing number is “1” in step A2607, the game control device 100 A special feature that allows you to set the stop display time of the special figure and the information necessary to perform processing during the display of the special figure. Execute the process during figure fluctuation (A2609). For example, in the process during special symbol fluctuation, the special symbol stops Set the necessary information such as the symbol stop command that indicates the pattern and the stop display time that corresponds to the symbol pattern. Set the process number "2" related to the process during special figure display and save it in the special figure game process number area. do.

[0386] If the game processing number is “2” in step A2607, the game control device 100 Special figure display processing that sets the necessary information to move to the jackpot state or small win 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, the condition device operation information indicating that the condition device is operating is sent to the condition device operation information. area, set the processing number "0" related to the special drawing normal processing, and set it in the special drawing game processing number area. save. If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit, a small win fanfare command will be issued. Set the necessary information such as the time before the opening of the small winning and the processing number "3" related to the processing before opening the small winning. Set and save in the special figure game processing number area. The result of the special figure fluctuation display game is off. If so, set the processing number "0" related to the special drawing normal processing and save it in the special drawing game processing number area. .

[0387] If the game processing number is “3” in step A2607, the game control device 100 Execute small hit release preprocessing (A2611). For example, in the small hit release preprocessing, The opening time of the big prize opening (small winning opening time, for example 1.6 seconds) is set in the special game processing timer area. Save the on data in the area, save the on data in the upper large winning opening solenoid output data area, and open the small hit. Set the open command as a production command and set the processing number "4" related to the small hit open processing. Set and save in the special figure game processing number area.

[0388] If the game processing number is “4” in step A2607, the game control device 100 Execute small hit opening process (A2612). For example, in the processing when the small winning is open, the small winning remaining Save the remaining ball processing time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in the special game processing timer area, and save the remaining ball of the small hit. 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 Execute the symbol variation control process related to the display 51 (A2615). And special figure 2 display After preparing the special figure 2 variation control table to control the variation of 52 (A2616), the special figure 2 Execute the symbol variation control process related to the display 52 (A2617). Next, during the small hit, the lever - A lever that controls the opening operation of the lever solenoid 86b to open the solenoid 86b. - Execute the solenoid control process (A2618) and end the special figure 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 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, the effect command is written to the serial transmission buffer, and the effect command is used as the effect control. The data will be sent to the control device 300.

[0394] That is, if it is in the general electricity support state (time saving state), the probability state of the variable display game (high probability state state / low probability state), prepare a right-handed instruction notification command and set the production command Execute the process. In the case of this embodiment, it is easier for left-handed players to win the starting prize-winning port 36, and normally If the variable prize winning device 37 is not hit to the right, the prize is not won. Also, if it is not right-handed, the game ball will be normal. Do not pass through starting gate 34. Therefore, in the general electricity support state (time saving state), hit left Right-handed hitting is more advantageous, but if there is a prize at the starting prize mouth 36 during the general electricity support state (i.e., when left-handed during the general electric support state), the right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 instructs to hit to the right ( warning) is executed on the display device 41 or the like by right-handed instruction display.

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

[0396] On the other hand, the game control device 100, if there is a winning to the second start winning port (result of A2711 is "Y") indicates whether or not the normal electric accessory (normal variable prize winning device 37) is in operation, that is, Then, it is checked whether the normal variable winning device 37 is in an open state in which the game ball can win a prize. Judge (A2712). When the normal electric accessory is in operation (result of A2712 is "Y" ), the process moves to step A2714.

[0397] On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2712 is "N"), and judges whether or not an electrical fraud is occurring (A2713). Go to normal variable prize winning device 37 If the number of fraudulent prizes is greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence judgments (eg 5), it is a power fraud occurrence I judge. The normal variable winning device 37 cannot win a game ball when it is closed, and when it is open Only game balls can win prizes. Therefore, if the game ball wins in the closed state, some kind of abnormality or This is the case where fraud has occurred, and if there are game balls that have won in such a closed state, the number It will be counted as the number of fraudulent winnings. Then, the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way is a predetermined fraud occurrence If the number is equal to or greater than the determination number (upper limit), it is determined that fraud is occurring.

[0398] If the game control device 100 is not in the middle of electricity fraud (the result of A2713 is "N"), 2Prepared a table for setting information on hold by the start-up winning port (normal variable winning device 37) After that (A2714), the special figure starter switch common processing is executed (A2715), and the starter switch 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 It is.

[0400] Game control device 100, first of the starting port 1 switch 36a and 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 variable display game, it is subject to monitoring. If the starting port switch is starting port 1 switch 36a, there is no need to extract the small winning pattern random number. good.

[0404] In addition, the small hit pattern random number, the support hit pattern random number, and the jackpot pattern random number are the special pattern 1 stop pattern described below. In the setting process (A3403) and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A3503), the Stop symbol number, stop symbol number at support hit, or stop symbol number at jackpot, and these stops Small hit stop symbol pattern, support hit stop symbol pattern, or jackpot stop corresponding to the symbol number Used to determine the stop symbol pattern.

[0405] In this embodiment, in order to avoid confusion, small winning symbol random numbers, support winning symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, Each symbol random number is provided independently, but in order to reduce the random number storage area of ​​RWM, one By sharing two random numbers (common random numbers), small hit symbols (stop symbol number at small hit, small hit stop figure) (pattern pattern), support hit pattern (stop symbol number when support hits, stop symbol pattern when support hits) , Sorting the jackpot symbols (stop symbol number at jackpot, jackpot stop symbol pattern) good. In other words, when determining the small winning symbols, the range of common random numbers is divided and assigned to each small winning symbol. When deciding the winning pattern or the winning support symbol, divide the range of common random numbers and select the symbol for each supporting symbol. When assigning to a jackpot symbol or determining a jackpot symbol, divide the range of common random numbers and assign each jackpot symbol. 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 figure reservation information judgment process (preliminary judgment process, prefetching process) that can be judged before (A29 14). In the special figure reservation information determination process, the saved jackpot random numbers and hit design random numbers (jackpot design Stop design information (big hit stop design based on random numbers, small hit design random numbers, support per design random numbers) etc. , small hit stop design, time saving stop design, off stop design) Pre-reading stop design command corresponding to Or, the first half fluctuation number based on the saved fluctuation pattern random number 1 to 3 (number of fluctuation before reach) And produce a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number (number of fluctuation after reach) Set as a command. And, corresponding to the start-up switch to be monitored and the number of special figures pending 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 start opening switch common process. in this way, The game control device 100 displays the variation before the variation display game based on the starting memory is executed. A pre-determining means capable of pre-determining the result of the dynamic display game is provided.

[0407] Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111c), the start winning opening 36 and normal fluctuation winning equipment A predetermined random number is extracted based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting winning area of ​​the device 37, and the variable display game A start memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory that is the execution right of the system. Also, Start storage means (game control device 100), the game ball to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 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. to 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. is in the midst of a 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 normal processing] Next, details of the special figure normal process (A2608) in the special figure game process will be explained. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure normal processing.

[0413] First, the game control device 100 is in the process of processing an accessory game to be described later, and Determine whether or not the remaining ball counter of the big prize opening is 0 (A3200). Under normal processing Or, if the remaining ball counter of the grand prize opening is not 0 (the result of A3200 is “N ”), the process moves to step A3215 without starting the special figure fluctuation display game.

[0414] The game control device 100 is processing the accessory normally, and the remaining ball counter of the big prize opening is 0. (A3200 result is "Y"), the special map 2 pending number (second starting memory number) is 0. (A3201). If the number of reserved special drawings 2 is 0 (the result of A3201 is "Y"), determine whether the number of special drawings 1 pending (first start memory number) is 0 (A3206) . If the number of reserved special drawings 1 is 0 (result of A3206 is "Y"), the customer waiting demo will start. Determine whether the customer waiting demo has started (A3211), and if the customer waiting demo has not started (A32 11 result is "N"), sets the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (A 3212).

[0415] Next, the game control device 100 prepares a customer waiting demo command as a performance command ( A3213), effect command setting processing is performed (A3214), and processing of step A3215 transition to On the other hand, in step A3211, if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (A32 The result of 11 is "Y"), and set "0" related to special normal processing as the processing number (A3215 ), save the processing number in the special game processing number area (A3216), clear the logging area (A3217). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag area for the big winning mouth Save the flag during the viewing period (A3218) and end the special figure normal processing.

[0416] In addition, the game control device 100, if the special figure 2 pending number is not 0 (the result of A3201 is "N ”), execute the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202), Prepare the residue command (decorative special figure 2 pending number command) as a production command (A3203 ), the effect command setting process is executed (A3204). And, processing during special figure fluctuation of special figure 2 Execute the migration setting process (A3205) and end the special figure normal process.

[0417] In the special figure 2 process transition setting process during special figure fluctuation, 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 changing 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, processing during special figure fluctuation of special figure 1 Execute the transition setting process (A3210) and end the special figure normal process.

[0419] In the special figure fluctuation process transition setting process for special figure 1, 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 special figure 1 fluctuation. Save the changing flag in the flag area.

[0420] In this way, by checking the number of reserved special drawings 2 before checking the number of reserved special drawings 1, , If the special figure 2 pending number is not 0, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202) will be executed. becomes. In other words, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. (Special figure 2 pending priority digestion). 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. step up. 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 process] Next, we will explain the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3207) in the special figure normal process. be. 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 figure 1 change 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 information table (A3405).

[0426] After that, the game control device 100 controls the variable pattern which is the variation 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 is a variation that sets the information of 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 fluctuation start process. change start information In the information setting process, the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is acquired, Save in the game processing timer area. Then, the variation command corresponding to the variation pattern number Prepare the 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 figure type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be started from now on Another (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to update the number of special figures pending -1 (decrease by 1).

[0427] [Special figure 2 fluctuation start process] Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202) in the special figure normal process will be explained. be. Figure 22 is a flow chart 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 fluctuation display game, and the special figure 1 fluctuation shown in FIG. A process similar to the process in the start process is performed for the second start memory.

[0428] The game control device 100 first selects the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2). Save the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating to the fluctuation pattern discrimination area (A3501). Next, special figure 2 The big hit flag 2 for determining whether the variable display game is a big hit or not Executes jackpot flag 2 setting processing that performs processing such as setting jackpot information (A3502 ).

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

[0430] After that, the game control device 100 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] [Big hit flag 1 setting process] Next, 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 flow chart showing the procedure of the big hit 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's special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for pending number 1 ), load the jackpot random number from (A3602), and store the special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area Clear (for pending number 1) to 0 (A3603). In addition, for the number of reservations 1, the digestion order is the first An area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory (here, the first of the special figures 1) area. After that, depending on whether the prepared jackpot random number matches the jackpot judgment value, A big hit determination process for determining whether or not it is a hit is executed (A3604).

[0433] The game control device 100, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3604) is a jackpot (The result of A3605 is "Y"), a big hit that saved the losing information in step A3601 Overwrite the jackpot information in the flag 1 area and save it (A3606), and set the jackpot flag 1 finish the process.

[0434] On the other hand, if the judgment result of the big hit judgment process (A3605) is not a big hit (the result of A3605 result is "N"), optionally, based on the obtained jackpot random value, the special figure fluctuation display game Execute the support hit determination process to determine whether it is a support hit (A3607), and the result of the determination determines whether it is a support hit (A3608). In addition, in this embodiment, (In other words, the same random value is used for ...

Claims

[Claim 1] In a gaming machine equipped with a game control means capable of executing a game, The game control means a first storage means for storing 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; a second storage means including a first working area that is readable and writable by the first program and readable and unwritable by the second program, and serves as a working area for game control; a second working area that is readable and unwritable by the first program and readable and writable by the second program; and an unused area; an arithmetic processing means configured to be able to execute predetermined arithmetic processing by the first program and the second program, and to be able to execute a first branch instruction and a second branch instruction that cause an address of an instruction to be executed in the first storage means to jump; a plurality of registers in which values ​​are stored when the arithmetic processing is performed; an output unit that outputs data to a display unit that displays the results of the game; Equipped with 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 first program includes a first processing routine and a first specific subroutine called from the first processing routine; the second program includes a second processing routine, the first 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 first call instruction for calling the first specific subroutine is placed between the first address and the second address without a save instruction for saving a predetermined register and a restore instruction for restoring the predetermined register; the second processing routine has a second call instruction for calling a second specific subroutine located between a third address where the save instruction is located and a fourth address after the third address where the restore instruction is located; the second storage means allocates the unused area between the first working area and the second working area; a segment area for storing segment data to be displayed on the display unit is formed in the first working area of ​​the second storage means; The first program includes a process of reading segment data from the segment area and outputting the segment data to the output unit by an interrupt process executed by a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle. Gaming machine.

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