JP2010187918A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To accurately detect fraudulence in a game machine including a shooting device for shooting a game ball onto a game area with an electric drive source which generates magnetism, a game control device for integrally controlling the game, a slave control device for executing the control related to the operation of the shooting device, and an abnormal magnetism detecting means for detecting generation of abnormal magnetism. <P>SOLUTION: The abnormal magnetism detecting means (a magnetism sensor 60) includes a reference magnetic state storing means 62 for storing the magnetic state of the environment in which the game machine is disposed as a reference magnetic state, and an abnormal signal outputting means 64 for comparing the reference magnetic state with the magnetic state at the time and outputting an abnormal signal when the difference out of a prescribed allowable range is detected. The game control device 30 includes a storage completion command transmitting means for transmitting a storage completion command to the slave control device (a discharge/shooting control device 50) when the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed. The slave control device changes the state of the shooting device 56 to an operable state when the storage completion command is received. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a launch device that launches a game ball into a game area by an electric drive source that generates magnetism, a game control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a slave control device that performs control related to the operation of the launch device Further, the present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with abnormal magnetic detection means for detecting occurrence of abnormal magnetism.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine equipped with a fraud detection device that can detect both fraudulent acts due to the use of illegal radio waves and magnets with a single unit and can accurately discriminate only illegal magnetic force is known. In this gaming machine, a transparent conductive film sheet is attached in the vicinity of the glass portion on the front side, a pair of electrodes are connected to both ends of the sheet, and an illegal magnetism detection circuit is formed between the two electrodes. The detection circuit includes a detection circuit unit that measures the magnitude of the induced current, and an output circuit unit that determines and outputs illegal magnetism based on the magnitude of the measurement value (for example, Patent Document 1). . There is also known a gaming machine configured to distinguish between a magnetic field generated from a magnet used for fraud and a magnetic field generated by an electrical device provided in the gaming machine so that accurate fraud detection can be performed ( For example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-282505 A JP-A 63-143090

  In the conventional example described in Patent Document 1, as described in [0018] to [0021], when the generated magnetic field lines act on the conductive film sheet 11, a minute current flows to the detection circuit, so that the magnetic force is reduced. It is configured to determine existence. Then, the magnitude of the measured value of the generated minute current is compared with a predetermined reference value to determine whether or not the generated magnetic field lines are illegal. However, as described in Patent Document 2, the gaming machine is provided with a large number of electrical devices necessary for the game, and the magnitude of the magnetic field generated from these electrical devices depends on the model of the gaming machine. Is different. Therefore, considering that it is necessary to detect only illegal magnetism while these electrical devices are operating, the reference value of the minute current used in the detection circuit of Patent Document 1 is the model of the gaming machine. Each must be set individually. Therefore, in order to determine whether or not the detected magnetism is illegal, it is preferable that the reference value for comparing the magnitude of the generated magnetism can be set individually for each model, and an erroneous reference It must be devised so as not to set the value.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a launching device that launches a game ball into a game area by an electric drive source that generates magnetism, a game control device that comprehensively controls the game, and a subordinate that performs control related to the operation of the launching device. In a gaming machine including a control device and abnormal magnetic detection means for detecting occurrence of abnormal magnetism, accurate fraud detection can be performed.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a launching device that launches a game ball into a game area by an electric drive source that generates magnetism;
A game control device for overall control of the game;
A subordinate control device for controlling the operation of the launching device;
Abnormal magnetic detection means for detecting the occurrence of abnormal magnetism,
A gaming machine equipped with
The abnormal magnetic detection means is
A reference magnetic state storage means for storing a magnetic state in an arrangement environment of the abnormal magnetic detection means as a reference magnetic state;
Comparing the reference magnetic state with the magnetic state in the environment where the abnormal magnetic detection means is present at present, the abnormal magnetism is generated when a difference outside a predetermined allowable range is detected. An abnormal signal output means for outputting an abnormal signal to the game control device;
With
The reference magnetic state storage means starts storing the reference magnetic state based on power-on of the gaming machine,
The game control device includes:
Storage completion determination means for determining whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage means has been completed after a lapse of a predetermined period from turning on the power of the gaming machine;
A storage completion command transmitting means for transmitting a storage completion command to the slave control device when it is determined that the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed;
With
The subordinate control device sets the launching device to an inoperable state based on power-on of the gaming machine, starts an initialization process, and changes the launching device to an operable state when receiving the storage completion command. It is characterized by that.

  Here, “abnormal magnetism” is generated, for example, by the approach of a magnet or the emission of radio waves, and when abnormal magnetism is generated, there is a high possibility that fraud is being performed. .

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the abnormal magnetic detection means compares the reference magnetic state storage means for storing the magnetic state in the arrangement environment as the reference magnetic state, the reference magnetic state and the current magnetic state, An abnormality signal output means for outputting an abnormality signal when a difference outside a predetermined allowable range is detected is provided, so that accurate fraud detection can be performed. That is, as a reference magnetic state, in addition to the difference between models, it is possible to set according to the installation environment of each gaming machine in the game store, and more accurate fraud detection can be performed. In addition, since the reference magnetic state storage means starts storing the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine, it can cope with a change in the reference magnetic state due to the movement of the gaming machine or the renovation of the gaming store. And accurate fraud detection can always be performed.

  In addition, the game control device includes a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the reference magnetic state storage by the reference magnetic state storage unit is completed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the power-on of the gaming machine, and a reference magnetic state Storage completion command transmission means for transmitting a storage completion command to the subordinate control device when it is determined that the storage is completed, and the subordinate control device sets the launching device based on power-on of the gaming machine. Setting the inoperable state and starting the initialization process. When the memory completion command is received, the launching device is changed to the ready state, so that the operation of the launch ball and the launching device does not interfere with the storage of the reference magnetic state. Can be.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game area is provided with a variable winning device capable of receiving a game ball,
The game control device includes:
Work area data storage means capable of retaining data necessary as a game control work area even in the event of a power failure,
Game control state return means for returning the state of the game control related to the operation of the variable winning device when a power failure occurs, after returning from the power failure,
With
The game control state return means returns the state of the game control after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the storage completion command.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the game control device relates to the operation of the work area data storage means capable of holding data necessary as a work area for game control even in the event of a power failure, and the operation of the variable winning device in the event of a power failure. A game control state return means for returning the state of the game control after the power failure return, and the game control state return means returns the state of the game control after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the storage completion command. Before the game control returns after a power failure recovery, the game ball can be released.

  That is, in order not to affect the storage of the reference magnetic state, the subordinate control device sets the launching device in an operable state after receiving the storage completion command. When is returned, the time until the launched game ball reaches the variable winning device is a time during which the player cannot substantially play the game. For example, in the case of a variable winning device with a large winning opening operating in a special gaming state, a condition that either a predetermined number of game balls wins or a predetermined opening time elapses from opening is satisfied. Although the big prize opening is closed, if the above-mentioned opening time includes a time during which the above-mentioned player can not substantially play a game, it will be disadvantageous for the player. However, the game control state return means returns the game control state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the storage completion command was transmitted, so that the game ball can be released before the game control returns after a power failure recovery. It is possible to return, and it is possible to prevent such a disadvantageous situation from occurring for the player.

The invention described in claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a display unit for displaying required game information,
The game control state return means displays information related to the return timing of the game control state on the display unit, and information that prompts the player to release a game ball before the return timing of the game control state. It displays on the said display part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the game control state return means displays information related to the return timing of the game control state on the display unit, and informs the player before the return timing of the game control state. Since information for prompting the game ball to be launched is displayed on the display unit, it is possible to inform the player of an appropriate launch timing.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a discharge device for discharging the game ball,
The subordinate control device operates the discharge device based on a prize ball discharge command from the game control device to perform a prize ball discharge control, and holds information on a prize ball that has not been discharged even during a power failure. A prize ball information holding means;
In addition, when the gaming machine power is turned on, if the prize ball information holding means holds information on prize balls that have not been completely discharged, prize ball discharge control is performed until the storage completion command is received. It is characterized by waiting.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the subordinate control device operates the discharge device based on the prize ball discharge command from the game control device to perform the prize ball discharge control, and the prize ball that has not been discharged yet The prize ball information holding means for holding the information in the event of a power failure, and information on prize balls that have not been completely discharged are held in the prize ball information holding means when the gaming machine is turned on. In this case, since the prize ball discharge control is waited until the storage completion command is received, it is possible to prevent the reference magnetic state from being hindered by the operation of the discharge ball and the discharge device.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the subordinate control device determines whether or not the game control device is connected. A connection determination means;
When the game machine is powered on, if the connection determination means determines that the game control device is not connected, the launch device can be operated without receiving the storage completion command It is characterized by changing to a state.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the subordinate control device includes connection determination means for determining whether or not the game control device is connected, and the connection determination means when the game machine is turned on. If it is determined that the game control device is not connected to the game control device, the launch device is changed to an operable state without receiving a storage completion command. In this case, the confirmation work becomes faster, and the inspection efficiency at the time of manufacturing the dependent control device and the launching device can be increased.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising an opening / closing member whose arrangement state can be changed between an open state and a closed state, and the opening / closing member. Comprising the abnormal magnetic detection means,
The abnormal signal output means outputs an abnormal signal to the game control device based on a change in magnetic state accompanying a change in arrangement state of the opening / closing member.

  Here, the “change in the magnetic state accompanying the change in the arrangement state of the opening / closing member” means a change in the strength of the magnetic field or a change in the direction of the magnetic field.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the abnormal signal output means outputs an abnormal signal to the game control device based on the change in the magnetic state accompanying the change in the arrangement state of the opening / closing member. In addition to the magnetism applied to the door, the opening and closing of the door can also be detected.

  According to the present invention, the abnormal magnetic detection means compares the reference magnetic state storage means for storing the magnetic state in the arrangement environment as the reference magnetic state, and compares the reference magnetic state with the current magnetic state to determine a predetermined tolerance. Since an abnormality signal output means for outputting an abnormality signal when a difference outside the range is detected, accurate fraud detection can be performed. That is, as a reference magnetic state, in addition to the difference between models, it is possible to set according to the installation environment of each gaming machine in the game store, and more accurate fraud detection can be performed. In addition, since the reference magnetic state storage means starts storing the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine, it can cope with a change in the reference magnetic state due to the movement of the gaming machine or the renovation of the gaming store. And accurate fraud detection can always be performed.

  In addition, the game control device includes a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the reference magnetic state storage by the reference magnetic state storage unit is completed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the power-on of the gaming machine, and a reference magnetic state Storage completion command transmission means for transmitting a storage completion command to the subordinate control device when it is determined that the storage is completed, and the subordinate control device sets the launching device based on power-on of the gaming machine. Setting the inoperable state and starting the initialization process. When the memory completion command is received, the launching device is changed to the ready state, so that the operation of the launch ball and the launching device does not interfere with the storage of the reference magnetic state. Can be.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a magnetic sensor. It is a time chart for demonstrating the calibration operation | movement of a magnetic sensor. It is a time chart for demonstrating the calibration operation | movement of a magnetic sensor. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption 2 process. It is a time chart for demonstrating the process at the time of power activation of a game machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption 1 process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a screen display interruption process. It is a figure which shows the command transmission / reception circuit of a game control apparatus and an effect control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the work area | region of RAM in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the data storage area for CTC2 count data / blackout occurrence inspection in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the non-maskable process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating operation detection of the RAM clear switch in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of the production | presentation control apparatus in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the payout control main process in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the payout control main process in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the timer interruption process in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the communication interruption process in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the command transmission / reception circuit of a game control apparatus and discharge | emission / launch control apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the command transmitted to the discharge | emission / launch control apparatus from the game control apparatus in the gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the command transmitted to the discharge | emission / launch control apparatus from the game control apparatus in the gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the transmission timing of the command in the game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the process at the time of power activation in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the timer interruption 1 process in the gaming machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the magnetic error monitoring process in the game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the timing which determines execution of the magnetic error alerting | reporting with the game machine of the 1st modification in 5th Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the timing which determines execution of the magnetic error alerting | reporting with the game machine of the 1st modification in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the magnetic error monitoring process in the game machine of the 2nd modification in 5th Embodiment.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. The member holding frame 140 and the firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame body 130 are provided.

  The front frame body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and accommodates the game board 1 by fitting the game board 1 in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. An opening for this purpose is formed. The opening is formed in a substantially rectangular cylindrical shape penetrating the front and rear of the front frame main body 130, and is attached to the front frame 120 by fitting the game board 1 into the opening. A game area 1a in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 attached in this manner, and faces the front side of the front frame body 130.

  The gaming board 1 includes a flat gaming board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a gaming area 1a surrounded by a guide rail 2 on the front surface of the gaming board main body 1b. ing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from the launching device into the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  A center case 20 is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. Behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20 is a variable display capable of executing a decorative special figure variation display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner corresponding to the special figure variation display game that constitutes a variation display game. A display device 43 as a device is arranged. The display device 43 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 43 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. . The display device 43 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram memory display for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general diagram variation display game that forms a normal variation display game, and a general diagram variation display game as a normal variation display device. An ordinary map display 5 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, there are provided a first start winning opening 13 forming a first start winning area and an ordinary variable winning apparatus 7 forming a second start winning area. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game. When the game ball wins the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7, The second special figure variable display game is executed as the variable display game.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a first special figure display 8 for displaying a first special figure fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus, and a second special figure for displaying a second special figure fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus. A display 9 is provided. Also, a first special figure memory display 18 (shown in FIG. 2) for displaying the number of unprocessed times (first start memory) of the first special figure variation display game, and the number of unprocessed times of the second special figure variation display game (shown in FIG. 2). A second special figure memory display 19 (shown in FIG. 2) for displaying (second start memory) is provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 15, the common figure display 5, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, the first special figure storage display 18, and the second special figure storage display 19 are: Together with a game state display LED representing a game state, the segment LED 6 is integrally provided. In addition, you may provide the round number indicator (LED) which displays the round number (2R, 15R) at the time of becoming a special game state.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and a first special figure variation display game and a second special figure variation display game. As a result of the above, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player) depending on the result, the game ball that did not win the winning mouth, etc. An out-hole 11 for collection is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 4 is provided in the general diagram start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not ended, or the normal variation display game has been hit and the normal variation winning device When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure starting gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure starting memory number, the normal figure starting memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure starting is started. One memory is stored. In the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit of the normal figure change display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value, A special result mode (specific result) will be derived by winning the normal map change display game. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on the general map memory display 15 provided with LEDs.

  The normal map display game is executed by the general map display 5 provided in the game area 1a. The common map indicator 5 is composed of a single LED, and is normally displayed by alternately repeating a lighting state indicating a hit as normal identification information (common figure, normal symbol) and a non-lighting state indicating a deviation as normal identification information. The variation of the identification information is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by switching to either the lighting state or the extinguishing state. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43. In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as normal identification information, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure variation display game becomes a special result mode (specific result), it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the ordinary variation winning device 7 are set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5). For 2 seconds). Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is maintained. However, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided above, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general power SOL 7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a drive device. It is made to change to the open state (a state advantageous for a player) where the game ball easily flows into the variable winning device 7.

  The first start winning opening 13 is provided with a first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 2), and based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening SW13a, the first special figure variation as an auxiliary game is provided. A right to start a display game (special variation display game) is generated. Further, a second start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7, and a second special figure as an auxiliary game is based on the detection of a game ball by the second start opening SW7d. The start right to start the variable display game (special variable display game) is generated. The start right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory, a first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The first start memory is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18. The start right to start the second special figure variation display game is stored as a second start memory (special figure 2 start memory, second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). . The second start-up memory is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game include a first special figure display 8 (fluctuation display apparatus, first fluctuation display apparatus), a second special figure display provided in the game area 1a. 9 (variable display device, second variable display device), and after a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) are variably displayed, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. Done. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Yes. That is, the first special figure display 8 and the display device 43 constitute a first fluctuation display device for displaying the first special figure fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the second special figure display 9 and the display device 43. Constitutes a second variation display device for displaying a second special figure variation display game (second variation display game). Further, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, and the display device 43 constitute a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information.

  And as a result of this special figure change display game, when the display mode of the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called , A big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode. The first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special display is not performed independently or simultaneously. A variable display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43. The second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory. If there is a second start memory, the second special figure fluctuation display game is played even if the first start memory is present. Executed. However, during the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed after the game ends.

  The special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the near side. During the state, by converting the grand prize opening from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. It has become. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. Then, the game balls that have been driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are paid out by the discharging device 55 (shown in FIG. 2). Further, the game area 1a is provided with a movable effect device 17 serving as a movable device. The movable effect device 17 is configured such that a rectangular effect member 17a can be moved up and down, and is operated in conjunction with the progress of the decorative special figure variation display game.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is disposed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to an upper end portion than the center of the front frame body 130. Has been. One side portion of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side portion when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side portion of the front frame main body 130 so as to have a door shape. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140.

  Further, the clear member holding frame 140 has a space that becomes a game area in which a game ball can flow down between the clear board holding frame 140 and the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130. The double glass plate 144 is opened and fixed. A portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 144 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140 is a game ball. Is a game area 1a that is launched and flows down. Further, in the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 144. In addition, a decoration lamp / LED 141 as a frame decoration device and a speaker 145 for outputting sound are provided around a portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 144 is fixed and the game area 1a is visible. , 145 and the like.

  Further, the front frame body 130 is provided with a locking device on the back surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side which is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 pivotally attached to the front frame body 130, Is formed with a keyhole 143 of the locking device. This locking device is a locking device for the front frame main body 130 and also a locking device for the clear member holding frame 140. When a key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise), the machine frame of the front frame 120 is provided. The locking of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame main body 130 is released when the locking with respect to the front 110 is released.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 for storing the discharged game balls and sending the game balls to a launching device 56 (shown in FIG. 2) that launches the game balls. An effect button 158 that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  Further, on the back side of the front frame main body 130, as a mechanism for realizing various functions as the gaming machine 100, for example, a game ball collected by winning through various winning ports provided in the game board 1 or any A game ball collecting mechanism for guiding the game ball collected from the out hole 11 without winning a prize to the collection ball conveyance path outside the machine is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 relates to various effects as a game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game and a subordinate control device that performs control based on the effect control command from the game control device 30. It includes an effect control device 40 that performs control, a discharge control and a discharge control device 50 that performs discharge control and launch control of the game ball.

  The game control device 30 includes a one-chip microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, a RAM 31c, and the like, an input interface (input I / F) 32, an output interface (output I / F) 33, and a communication interface (communication I / F). 34 etc. are provided.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 31, an internal CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation processing related to games. For example, to determine a big hit determination random number or a big hit symbol for a special figure variation display game Process for generating various random values such as random numbers for big hit symbols, fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining a fluctuation pattern in a special figure fluctuation display game, and hit determination random numbers in a normal figure fluctuation display game. That is, the CPU 31a serves as random number generation means for generating a random value used in game control.

  The RAM 31c inside the one-chip microcomputer 31 is a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start port SW13a provided in the first start winning port 13 and the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7. And a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. That is, the RAM 31c serves as work area data storage means for storing data necessary as a work area for predetermined arithmetic processing including game control by a game program.

  In addition, a game program and control data for controlling the game are written in the ROM 31b inside the one-chip microcomputer 31, and a big hit is generated for each special figure variable display game corresponding to the above various random numbers. The jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot, the jackpot symbol determination value for determining the jackpot symbol, the variation pattern determination value for determining the variation pattern, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value of the normal map change display game and a change pattern of the normal view change display game (first change display time and second change display time as the change display time) are also stored. That is, the ROM 31b constitutes a game program storage unit that stores a game program.

  Further, when starting each special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start winning, the CPU 31a determines whether or not a reach is generated in the special figure fluctuation display game, and changes in the identification information. A process for determining a variation pattern including the display time is performed.

  Also, the input interface 32 includes a first special figure (special figure 1) start port SW13a, a second special ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through a predetermined part via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Special drawing (special drawing 2) Start opening SW7d, winning opening SW12a, ..., gate SW4a, count SW10c are connected. Further, a glass frame opening SW 146, a gaming machine frame opening SW 121, a magnetic sensor 60, and the like are also connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the one-chip microcomputer 31. Note that the glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame 140 is opened, and the gaming machine frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 120 is opened. In addition, the magnetic sensor 60 is for detecting the occurrence of fraud by detecting a magnetic abnormality, and is attached to the front frame 120 or the game board 1.

  Further, various control signals output from the one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and through a not-shown output port and driver, a first special figure (special figure 1) display 8, a second special figure (special figure 2) display 9, First special figure (special figure 1) memory display 18, second special figure (special figure 2) memory display 19, general figure indicator 5, universal figure memory indicator, general electric SOL7b, big prize opening SOL10b, game It is output to the external terminal board 16 connected to a management device or the like outside the machine and the effect control device 40. The communication interface is connected to a discharge / emission control device 50, which relays various signals input from the discharge / emission control device 50 and outputs them to the one-chip microcomputer 31, and is also output from the one-chip microcomputer 31. Various control signals are relayed and output to the discharge / emission control device 50.

  The discharge / emission control device 50 as a subordinate control device includes a one-chip microcomputer 51 including a CPU 51a, a ROM 51b, a RAM 51c, and the like, an input interface (input I / F) 52, an output interface (output I / F) 53, communication An interface (communication I / F) 54 is provided.

  The input interface 52 is connected to a shot ball cut SW57, an overflow SW58, a discharge ball detection SW59, and the like through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. The input interface 52 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the one-chip microcomputer 51. The shot ball cut SW57 is provided on a chute for guiding the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device 55, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute. The overflow SW 58 detects that the lower plate 154 is full. Further, the discharge ball detection SW 59 detects a game ball discharged by the discharge device 55.

  Further, various control signals output from the one-chip microcomputer 51 are input to the output interface 53. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 53 and output to the discharge device 55 and the launch device 56 through an output port and a driver (not shown). In addition, the game control device 30 is connected to the communication interface 54, relays various signals input from the game control device 30 and outputs them to the one-chip microcomputer 51, and various controls output from the one-chip microcomputer 51. The signal is relayed and output to the game control device 30.

  The discharge / launch control device 50 controls the discharge device 55 based on a prize ball control command (reception of prize ball number data) from the game control device 30 or a ball rental control command from a ball lending machine (not shown). Control is performed to discharge a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls). Further, the launch control of the game ball by the launch device 56 is performed.

  The effect control device 40 as a subordinate control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, and the like, and an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 40d. Further, an image ROM 40e storing images and video data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 40f as a graphic processor, a sound ROM 40g storing sound data, and a sound LSI 40h for controlling sound output are provided. Further, a reset signal output unit 40i that outputs a reset signal is provided.

  The effect control device 40 is based on various signals (effect control data (various commands, etc.)) received from the game control device 30 via the input / output interface 40d (under the control of the game control device 30). The control is performed. Also, the input / output interface 40d receives a detection signal from an effect button 158 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 100, and the effect control device 40 generates a game effect based on this detection signal. It comes to perform control.

  Furthermore, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface 40d, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 40d, and the movable effect device 17 is connected via an output port and a driver (not shown). The accessory drive motor 41 that serves as an electrical drive source for driving the game, the accessory position detection sensor 44 that detects the position, the decorative board provided on the game board 1 and the clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front of the game board 1 It is output to various LED boards 42 provided with LEDs, etc., and a game effect is performed. Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40f, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40f to the display device 43. A control signal related to the control of the sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound LSI 40h, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound LSI 40h to the speakers 145 and 157.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the magnetic sensor 60 detects a magnetic state in an arrangement environment and detects an illegal act by a magnet or a radio wave, and performs a magnetic state detection, abnormality determination, or the like. A main circuit 61 is provided. The magnetic sensor main circuit 61, in addition to a circuit for detecting magnetism, reference magnetic state storage means 62 for storing the magnetic state in the environment where the magnetic sensor 60 is arranged as a reference magnetic state, and a reference for instructing the start of storage of the reference magnetic state Magnetic state storage command means 63. The magnetic sensor main circuit 61 compares the reference magnetic state with the magnetic state in the current arrangement environment of the magnetic sensor 60, and generates abnormal magnetism when a difference outside a predetermined allowable range is detected. As a result, an abnormal signal output means 64 for outputting an abnormal signal as a detection signal is provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the magnetic sensor main circuit 61 turns off the output transistor TR and turns on the output terminal (OUT terminal) when abnormal magnetism is detected. When no abnormal magnetism is detected (when no magnetism is detected), the output transistor TR is turned on and the output terminal (OUT terminal) is turned off. Thereby, it is possible to detect whether or not the game control device 30 has detected abnormal magnetism depending on the state of the output terminal. That is, the magnetic sensor 60 constitutes an abnormal magnetic detection means for detecting the occurrence of abnormal magnetism.

  Further, the magnetic sensor 60 performs a calibration operation for storing the reference magnetic state when the power is turned on. In the calibration operation, when the voltage supplied to the magnetic sensor 60 reaches a predetermined value, the reference magnetic state storage command unit 63 instructs the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 to start storing the reference magnetic state. This is started (t1 in FIG. 4). Further, the calibration operation is finished within a predetermined calibration time (for example, 1.5 seconds) from the start (t2 in FIG. 4). When the calibration operation is normally completed, as shown in FIG. 4, the output transistor TR is turned on during the period (t2 to t3) from the end of the calibration operation to the end of the calibration time. (OUT terminal) is turned OFF. Further, when an abnormality occurs in the calibration operation, as shown in FIG. 5, the output transistor TR is turned off during the period (t2 to t3) from the end of the calibration operation to the end of the calibration time. (OUT terminal) is turned ON. Thereby, the game control device 30 can detect whether or not the calibration operation is normally completed depending on the state of the output terminal.

  From the above, the abnormal magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor 60) includes the reference magnetic state storage means 62 for storing the magnetic state in the arrangement environment of the abnormal magnetic detection means as the reference magnetic state, the reference magnetic state, and the current state. An abnormal signal is detected as a detection signal to the game control device 30 as a result of abnormal magnetism occurring when a difference outside a predetermined allowable range is detected by comparing the magnetic state in the environment where the abnormal magnetism detection means is arranged. , And the reference magnetic state storage means 62 starts to store the reference magnetic state when the gaming machine 100 is powered on.

  By providing such a magnetic sensor 60, it becomes possible to set the reference magnetic state according to the installation environment of each gaming machine in the game store in addition to the difference between the models, and perform more accurate fraud detection. Can do. Further, since the reference magnetic state storage means 62 starts storing the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, the reference magnetic state changes due to the movement of the gaming machine or the renovation of the gaming store. And can always detect fraud correctly.

  Next, control processing in the gaming machine 100 having the above configuration will be described. In the game control device 30, the main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 that is started upon power-on of the gaming machine 100 and the process at the time of power-on in the main process are performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). The timer interrupt 2 process shown in FIG. 8 is performed. Also, the timer interrupt 1 process shown in FIG. 10 is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 msec) during execution of the main loop process in the main process.

  In the main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the process at the time of turning on the power (steps S1 to S17) is performed. In the power-on process, first, an initial setting process (step S1) is performed. In this initial setting process (step S1), an interrupt prohibition process (step S1a) is performed, and an interrupt vector setting process (step S1b) is performed. Further, processing for setting the stack pointer (step S1c) is performed, and processing for setting the interrupt mode (step S1d) is performed. Thereafter, processing for permitting access to the RAM 31c (step S1e) is performed, processing for turning off all output ports (step S1f) is performed, and processing for setting initial values in the calibration timer is performed (step S1g).

  After the initial value setting process (step S1), the interrupt timer is started and the process (step S2) for enabling the timer interrupt 2 process shown in FIG. 8 is performed. By starting the interrupt timer, an interrupt signal at a predetermined interval is generated. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an interrupt signal generating means for generating an interrupt signal at a predetermined interval.

  In the timer interrupt 2 process, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the calibration timer determines whether the time is up (step S30). The calibration timer is incremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt 2 process is executed from a predetermined initial value (for example, 0), and it is determined that the time is up when the value reaches the predetermined value. It has become. If it is determined whether or not the calibration timer has expired (step S30), if the calibration timer has expired (step S30; Y), the timer interrupt 2 process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the calibration timer has expired (step S30), if the calibration timer has not expired (step S30; N), a process of updating the calibration timer (step S31) is performed. To end timer interrupt 2 processing. In the process of updating the calibration timer (step S31), a process of incrementing the value of the calibration timer stored in the RAM 31c by 1 is performed. By this timer interrupt 2 process, the time until the calibration time ends is counted. Here, since the timer interrupt 2 process is performed every time an interrupt signal is generated, it can be said that the number of interrupt signal generations is counted. Therefore, the storage area of the RAM 31c that stores the value of the calibration timer forms a counting area for counting the number of occurrences of interrupt signals.

  Returning to FIG. 6, after performing the process (step S2) for starting the interrupt timer and enabling the timer interrupt 2 process shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3). Do. The RAM 31c of the game control device 30 is backed up by the backup power source of the power supply device, but the RAM clear functioning as an initialization operation input unit for performing a required initialization operation input when the power is turned on. If the switch is ON, a process of initializing it is performed. Note that the RAM clear switch is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 100 at a position where a staff member can operate. When the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3; Y) in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), initialization processing (steps S10 to S15) is performed. If the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S3; N) in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), it is determined whether or not the power is restored (step S4).

  In the determination of whether or not it is power failure recovery (step S4), the power failure recovery inspection area of the RAM 31c is checked to determine whether or not it is power failure recovery. In the power failure recovery inspection area, a predetermined value is set as the power failure recovery inspection area check data when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off due to a power failure as described later (step S26). Therefore, by checking the power failure recovery inspection area check data, it can be determined whether or not the power failure is recovered. In the determination of whether or not the power failure is restored (step S4), if the power failure is not restored (step S4; N), initialization processing (steps S10 to S15) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S4), if the power is restored (step S4; Y), it is determined whether or not the checksum of the backed up RAM 31c is normal (step S5). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the checksum is normal (step S5), if the checksum is normal (step S5; Y), processing at the time of power failure recovery (steps S6 to S9) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the checksum is normal (step S5), if the checksum is not normal (step S5; N), initialization processing (steps S10 to S15) is performed.

  In the initialization process (steps S10 to S15), first, the process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S10) is performed, and the process of saving the initial value of the RAM in the RAM (step S11) is performed. Thereafter, in the random number update process (step S12), a process for incrementing the jackpot determination random number of the special figure variation display game by 1 is performed, and the calibration timer determines whether or not the time is up (step S13).

  If the calibration timer has not timed out (step S13; N) in the determination as to whether the time has expired (step S13), the random number update process (step S12) is performed again. If the calibration timer has expired (step S13; Y), it is determined whether or not the calibration is abnormal (step S14). That is, after the initialization of the RAM, the big hit random number is updated in the remaining time until the calibration timer expires. Since the remaining time until the calibration timer expires is an indefinite time, the number of random number update processing (step S12) is also indefinite, and even when the initial value is saved in the RAM, the game control is started. The initial value of the random number can be indefinite. As a result, the random number series is difficult to grasp from the outside of the gaming machine. In addition, since the random number update process (step S12) is executed not in the timer interrupt process but in the main process, it is possible to prevent the random value series from being recognized from the outside based on the interrupt signal.

  In the determination of whether or not the calibration is abnormal (step S14), the determination is made based on the state of the output terminal of the magnetic sensor 60. In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S14), if there is no calibration abnormality (step S14; Y), a process of transmitting a RAM initialization command to the effect control device 40 (step S15) is performed. . As will be described later, the production control device 40 performs a process of displaying a RAM initialization notification screen as a display related to power-on on the display unit 43a based on the reception of the RAM initialization command.

  Thereafter, processing for enabling timer interrupt 1 (step S17) is performed, and main loop processing (steps S18 to S22) is performed. Note that the timer interrupt 1 process described later is executed at predetermined intervals by the process of enabling the timer interrupt 1 (step S17).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S14), if there is a calibration abnormality (step S14; N), a process of transmitting a calibration abnormality command to the effect control device 40 (step S16). And perform the process when a power failure occurs (steps S23 to S28). That is, the game control device 30 serves as a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 is completed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a random value initialization unit that performs an update for determining a sequence of random values in a period until the storage completion determination unit determines that the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed.

  On the other hand, in the process at the time of power recovery (steps S6 to S9), first, the process of setting the initial value at the time of power recovery to the RAM (step S6) is performed. At this time, for example, the initial value is not set in the state of game control related to the operation of the special variable prize apparatus 10, and the state is maintained when a power failure occurs. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game control state return means for returning the state of the game control related to the operation of the variable winning device when a power failure occurs after the power failure is restored.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calibration timer has expired (step S7). If the time is not up (step S7; N) in the determination of whether or not the calibration timer has expired (step S7), it is determined whether or not the calibration timer has expired (step S7). Do. If the time is up (step S7; Y) in determining whether the calibration timer is up (step S7), it is determined whether the calibration is abnormal (step S8). In the process at the time of power failure recovery, the random number update process (step S12) is not performed in order to maintain the state at the time of the power failure occurrence, but the next process is waited until the calibration timer expires. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game control from starting until the calibration of the magnetic sensor 60 is completed. In addition, since the activation time can be the same as when the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is performed, the game control can always be activated after a certain time from power-on, and there is no sense of incongruity.

  In the determination of whether or not the calibration is abnormal (step S8), the determination is made based on the state of the output terminal of the magnetic sensor 60. In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is no calibration abnormality (step S8; Y), a process of transmitting a power failure recovery command to the effect control device 40 (step S9) is performed. Processing for enabling timer interrupt 1 (step S17) is performed, and main loop processing (steps S18 to S22) is performed. As will be described later, the production control device 40 performs a process of displaying a normal screen as a display related to power-on on the display unit 43a based on the reception of the power failure recovery command. In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is a calibration abnormality (step S8; N), a process of transmitting a calibration abnormality command to the effect control device 40 (step S16). And perform the process when a power failure occurs (steps S23 to S28). In other words, the game control device 30 transmits a power-on related command (RAM initialization command, power failure recovery command) for performing display related to power-on to the display unit 43a to the effect control device 40 (subordinate control device). It is a related command transmission means at the time of charging.

  It can be said that the RAM initialization command and the power failure recovery command are storage completion commands indicating that the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed. Accordingly, the game control device 30 may serve as a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 has completed storing the reference magnetic state after a predetermined period has elapsed since the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on. I can say that. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 30 constitutes a storage completion command transmission means for transmitting a storage completion command (RAM initialization command, power failure recovery command) to the subordinate control device (production control device 40).

  In the main loop processing (steps S18 to S22), first, processing for prohibiting interruption is performed (step S18), initial value random number updating processing (step S19) is performed, and processing for permitting interruption is performed (step S20). In the initial value random number update process (step S19), when the random number makes a round, the initial value random number set as the next value is updated. And the process (step S21) which checks the power failure inspection area | region of RAM is performed, and it is determined whether the power failure generate | occur | produced (step S22). In the power failure inspection area, a predetermined value is set as check data when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure inspection area.

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22), if a power failure has not occurred (step S22; N), the process returns to the process for prohibiting the above-described interrupt (step S18), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. If not, the process for prohibiting interruption (step S18) repeatedly determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22). If a power failure occurs in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22), processing (steps S23 to S28) when a power failure occurs is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of the power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

  In the process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure (steps S23 to S28), first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step S23) is performed. Then, a process of turning off all output ports (step S24) is performed, and a process of clearing the power failure occurrence inspection area (step S25) is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S26), the process of calculating the checksum when the RAM power is shut off (step S27) is performed to access the RAM. A prohibition process (step S28) is performed to wait for power-off of the gaming machine. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on. Note that data necessary as a work area for game control in the RAM 31c is retained even during a power failure, and processing at the time of power failure recovery is performed based on this data.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (steps S8 and S14), the processing when a power failure occurs (steps S23 to S28) is also performed when there is a calibration abnormality. In this case, the power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 because it is not a power failure, and after performing the processing at the time of the power failure (steps S23 to S28), a reset standby state in which the power to the gaming machine 100 is turned on again It becomes. In this way, since the reference magnetic state can be reliably stored, it is possible to prevent activation without storing the reference magnetic state, and to prevent a state in which an illegal act cannot be detected. .

  From the above, when the game control device 30 detects that the reference magnetic state storage by the reference magnetic state storage means 62 has failed, it enters a reset standby state in which it waits for the game machine 100 to be turned on again. It will be like that.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the timing of processing when the gaming machine is turned on will be described. Here, when the power failure recovery is not performed or when the power failure recovery is performed, the RAM clear switch is operated, that is, the RAM is initialized, and the calibration operation of the magnetic sensor 60 ends normally. Will be described.

  When the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on (t0), DC5V is supplied to the game control device 30 almost simultaneously. In the game control device 30, a security check that is a process for determining the validity of the game program based on the supply of power is performed (from t0 to ta). That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game program validity determination unit that determines the validity of the game program. After this security check is completed, the game program is started and the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is performed, and RAM initialization processing (steps S10 and S11) is performed as power-on processing (from ta to tb). Then, random number update processing (step S12) is performed (from tb to t3). In the main process, timing by the calibration timer is started.

  In the magnetic sensor 60, when the power supply voltage of DC 12 V reaches a predetermined value after the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on (t 0), the reference magnetic state storage command unit 63 controls the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 with respect to the reference magnetic state. The start of storing the state is instructed and the calibration operation is started (t1). This calibration operation is for storing the magnetic state in the arrangement environment of the magnetic sensor 60 as a reference magnetic state, and is executed in a time (t1 to t2) within a predetermined calibration time (t1 to t3). . Then, during the period from the end of the calibration operation to the end of the calibration time (from t2 to t3), information indicating whether the calibration operation has been normally completed is output from the output terminal. In this example, it is assumed that the calibration operation has ended normally. After the end of the calibration time, the magnetic sensor 60 starts a magnetic detection operation.

  Further, in the game control device 30, when the calibration time of the magnetic sensor 60 ends (before the end of the calibration time), the time measurement by the calibration timer ends. At this time, the magnetic sensor 60 It is determined from the state of the output terminal whether the calibration operation is normally completed. Then, when the calibration operation has been completed normally, game control is started.

  That is, the game control device 30 initializes the game control device 30 in parallel with the processing in which the reference magnetic state storage means 62 of the magnetic sensor 60 stores the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100. An initialization means for performing In this way, by performing the process of initializing the game control device 30 in parallel with the process of storing the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage means 62, it is possible to shorten the time from power-on to the start of game control. it can. Further, following the determination process by the game program validity determination means (game control device 30) and the process of initializing the storage data in the work area data storage means (RAM 31c), the period until the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed. Update to determine the sequence of random values. As a result, the time from power-on to the start of game control can be shortened, and the determination of the random number series can be performed with a simple configuration, and the initialization of the storage data in the work area data storage means is completed. It is possible to effectively use the time until the reference magnetic state is completely stored.

  From the above, an initialization unit (a process for initializing the game control device 30 in parallel with the process in which the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 stores the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100) A game control device 30) is provided. In addition, the initialization means (game control device 30), based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, in parallel with the processing in which the reference magnetic state storage means 62 stores the reference magnetic state, the game program validity determination means (Game control device 30) performs a determination process, and after completion of the determination process, performs a process of initializing the storage data of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c) and initializes the storage data of the work area data storage means Subsequent to the processing, random number initialization means for performing an update for determining a sequence of random values in a period until it is determined by the storage completion determination means (game control device 30) that the storage of the reference magnetic state has been completed. (Game control device 30) is provided.

  In the game control performed when the calibration operation in the magnetic sensor 60 has been normally completed, the timer interrupt 1 process shown in FIG. 10 is performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In this timer interrupt 1 process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S40) is performed. Next, from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, magnetic sensor 60, etc.) An input process (step S41) for processing the input is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S42) for performing an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power SOL7b) or the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S43) for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 or the like is performed. Then, random number update processing (step S44) is performed. In this random number update process (step S44), the big hit determination random number for determining the big hit determination random number for determining the hit loss of the special figure variation display game and the big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure fluctuation display game are updated. As for the random numbers related to the special figure, the same processing is performed for each of the random numbers for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the random numbers for the second special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, a hit random number for determining a missed hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game and a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game are also updated. When the random number has made a round, the initial value random number updated in the initial value random number update process (step S19) is set as the next value. Thereby, the temporal regularity of a random number can be destroyed.

  Next, whether or not there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S45) for monitoring the error based on whether there is a signal input from the glass frame opening SW146, the gaming machine frame opening SW121, the magnetic sensor 60, etc. Do. In this prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S45), when an abnormal signal indicating the detection of abnormal magnetism is input from the magnetic sensor 60, a process of setting a magnetic error command in the transmission buffer is performed. The set magnetic error command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 in the next command transmission process (step S43).

  Thereafter, a special figure game process (step S46) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game is performed. In this special figure game process (step S46), based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13, for the big hit determination of the first special figure variation display game The random number value is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the random number value for determining the big hit of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c. A process of storing up to the upper limit number (for example, 4) as the second start memory is performed.

  Further, at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, the big hit determination random number value stored in the first start memory is used as the big hit for the first special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a determination value (specific value), a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, the first start memory number is decremented by one. Similarly, at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the second start memory is used for the second special figure variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the big hit determination value (specific value), a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, the second start memory number is subtracted by one. In both the first start memory and the second start memory, a process for determining a variation pattern based on a variation pattern random number is also performed. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed.

  Then, based on the determination result of the start memory as described above, the special figure change display game in which the special identification information is displayed on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopped. Process to display. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation display control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. More specifically, as the first execution control means for controlling the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory. It functions as a second execution control means for performing control. When the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the execution control of the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the execution control of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Yes. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variable display game control means for executing the second start memory with priority over the first start memory.

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode is displayed on the special figure display and a process for generating a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special figure display is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit judgment random number value. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure display.

  In addition, as a process for generating a special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control is performed to allow the inflow of gaming balls into the special winning opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.3 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Accordingly, the gaming machine 100 functions as a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.

  After that, a general game process (step S47) for performing a process related to the normal map display game is performed. In the normal game process (step S47), a random number for determining the normal hit is extracted and stored in the ROM 31b based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the general chart start gate 4. Compared with the determination value, a process of determining a missed hit of the normal fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after the normal identification information is variably displayed on the normal display 5 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a general variability display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open / close members 7a, Control is performed to release 7a as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, the control of displaying the result form of the shift on the general map display 5 is performed.

  Thereafter, a segment LED editing process (step S48) that is provided in the gaming machine 100 and performs processing related to the segment LED 6 that displays various information related to the game is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S49) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, an interrupt end declaration process (step S50) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S51) is performed, an interrupt permission process (step S52) is performed, and a timer interrupt 1 process is performed. Exit.

  From the above, the game control device 30 includes interrupt signal generation means (game control device 30) for generating interrupt signals at predetermined intervals, and the game program is stored in the work area data storage means (game control device 30). The process of initializing the stored data, and after the initialization process, the process of performing the required loop process is performed between the time when the gaming machine 100 is turned on and the time when the interrupt signal is received. Main process for accepting and when the interrupt signal is generated during the execution of the main process, the timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process, and the random value initialization means (game control device 30) This processing is executed in the main processing.

  Next, game control by the effect control device 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11, the effect control device 40 performs a process of turning off the output port (step S60) when the power is turned on, and performs a process of initializing the memory (step S61). Thereafter, processing for preparing display screen data at power-on (step S62) is performed, and processing for permitting screen display interruption (step S63) is performed. As a result, display screen data at power-on is output to the display device 43 in a screen display interrupt process described later, and an image at power-on is displayed on the display unit 43a. This image when the power is turned on is an image indicating that the magnetic sensor 60 is performing the process of storing the reference magnetic state, and displays, for example, “calibration in progress”.

  From the above, when the power is supplied to the subordinate control device, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) displays information indicating that the process of storing the reference magnetic state is being performed on the display unit 43a. It will be like that.

  Next, a process of confirming connection with the game control device 30 (step S64) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a connection (step S65). FIG. 15 shows command transmission / reception circuits of the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40. Here, when the transmission / reception circuit of the effect control device 40 is not connected to the game control device 30, all the bits are turned ON. The presence or absence of connection can be detected. Note that the method for detecting connection is not limited to this, and for example, the presence or absence of a connection may be detected by receiving a predetermined signal from the game control device 30. That is, the subordinate control device (effect control device 40) includes connection determination means (effect control device 40) for determining whether or not the game control device 30 is connected.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a connection (step S65), if there is no connection (step S65; N), a process (step S66) for starting the initialization operation of the decorative accessory such as the movable effect device 17 is performed. It is determined whether or not an initial position has been detected (step S67). In the process of starting the initialization operation (step S66), the operation of moving the decorative accessory to the initial position by operating the accessory driving motor 41 that drives the decorative accessory is started. In the determination of whether or not the initial position has been detected (step S67), it is detected whether the decorative accessory has moved to the initial position based on the detection signal from the accessory position detection sensor 44.

  In the determination of whether or not the initial position is detected (step S67), when the initial position is not detected (step S67; N), it is determined again whether or not the initial position is detected (step S67). . In the determination of whether or not the initial position has been detected (step S67), when the initial position is detected (step S67; Y), a process of stopping the decorative object initialization operation (step S68) is performed. Switch to test mode. That is, when it is not connected to the game control device 30, it is the case where the production control device 40 is operated alone at the time of manufacture or inspection of the gaming machine 100. In this case, the magnetic sensor 60 is calibrated. There is no need to wait for action. Therefore, in this case, the decorative object is immediately initialized, and the confirmation operation when confirming the decorative object initialization operation by the effect control device alone is accelerated. The inspection efficiency can be increased. That is, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, if it is determined by the connection determining means (the effect control device 40) that the gaming control device 30 is not connected, the power-on related command (RAM initialization) This means that the process of setting the electrical drive source (the accessory drive motor 41) to the initial state is performed without receiving the command and the power failure recovery command.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a connection (step S65), if there is a connection (step S65; Y), as shown in FIG. 12, a process of waiting for reception of a command from the game control device 30 (step S69). )I do. When a command is received, a process for branching the process based on the received command (step S70) is performed.

  When the received command is a calibration abnormality command in the process of branching the process based on the received command (step S70), a process for informing the calibration abnormality (step S77) is performed and the power-off of the gaming machine is awaited. . In the process of notifying the calibration abnormality (step S77), for example, a process of displaying the characters “Please turn on the power again” on the display unit 43a is performed. If the received command is a power failure recovery command in the process of branching the process based on the received command (step S70), a process for switching to the normal screen (step S76) is performed to perform the decorative object initialization operation. A starting process (step S73) is performed.

  If the received command is a RAM initialization command in the process of branching based on the received command (step S70), a process of switching to the RAM initialization notification screen (step S71) is performed. Thereby, the image at the time of power-on is switched to the RAM initialization notification screen. And the process (step S73) which starts the output (step S72) which starts the output of a warning sound, and starts the initialization operation | movement of decorative accessories, such as the movable production | presentation apparatus 17, is performed. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control device 30 transmits a RAM initialization command after the calibration operation of the magnetic sensor 60 is completed. As shown in FIG. After receiving the initialization command, the warning sound is output and the decorative object initialization operation is started. That is, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) performs predetermined response processing (for example, initial position) related to the movable device (movable production device 17) based on reception of the power-on related command (RAM initialization command, power failure recovery command). (Processing to move to) is performed.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operations of the speakers 145 and 157 and the decorative accessory from affecting the storage of the reference magnetic state. In addition, when a random number update process (step S12), which is a process for updating a random number series in parallel with the storage of the reference magnetic state, is performed, this process is performed when a RAM initialization command is transmitted. Has already been completed, and it is possible to prevent the random value series from being recognized from the outside based on the display timing of the RAM initialization notification screen and the output timing of the warning sound. In addition, when power is supplied to the production control device 40, a process of preparing display screen data at power-on, which is a process of displaying information indicating that the process of storing the reference magnetic state is performed on the display unit 43a Since (Step S62) is performed, it is possible to immediately know that the gaming machine 100 has been powered on even though the random number update timing cannot be grasped.

  And after performing the process (step S73) which starts the initialization operation | movement of decorative accessories, such as the movable production | presentation apparatus 17, it is determined whether the initial position was detected (step S74), and an initial position is detected. If not (step S74; N), it is determined again whether or not the initial position has been detected (step S74). When the initial position is detected (step S74; Y), a process for stopping the initialization operation of the decorative accessory (step S75) is performed, and a process for switching the display to the game screen as shown in FIG. S78) is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of waiting for reception of a command from the game control device 30 (step S79) is performed. When a command is received, a process of branching the process based on the received command (step S80) is performed.

  When the received command is a magnetic error command in the process of branching based on the received command (step S80), a notification determination process (step S81) is performed to determine whether the notification condition is satisfied (step S81). S82) is performed. The magnetic error command is a command transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the magnetic sensor 60 detects a magnetic abnormality and outputs an abnormality signal to the game control device 30. In other words, when the game control device 30 outputs an abnormal signal from the abnormal signal output means 64, a notification command (magnetic error command) for instructing the subordinate control device (production control device 40) to notify the occurrence of the abnormality. Is a notification command transmission means for transmitting. In the notification determination process (step S81) performed based on the reception of the magnetic error command, it is determined whether a notification condition that is a condition for performing error notification is satisfied based on the state of the gaming machine. The state of the gaming machine refers to the operating state of the decorative accessory, whether or not a prize has been generated, the type of a prize opening in which a prize has occurred, etc. be able to.

  When the notification condition is satisfied (step S82; Y) in the determination of whether or not the notification condition is satisfied (step S82), that is, when error notification is performed, a process of setting a magnetic detection notification timer (step S83). ) And waits for reception of a command from the game control device 30 (step S79). In the determination of whether or not the notification condition is satisfied (step S82), if the notification condition is not satisfied (step S82; N), that is, if no error notification is performed, the command from the game control device 30 is A process of waiting for reception (step S79) is performed.

  If the command received in the process branching based on the received command (step S80) is a variable display game-related command, a process for initializing the variable display screen (step S84) is performed. Then, if necessary, a process of operating the decorative accessory (step S85) is performed, and a process of waiting for reception of a command from the game control device 30 (step S79) is performed.

  FIG. 14 shows a screen display interrupt process that is a process performed at predetermined time intervals in the effect control device 40. In this screen display interrupt process, first, a process of outputting display screen data (step S90) is performed. In the process of outputting the display screen data (step S90), the display screen data generated by the VDP 40f is output to the display device 43 and an image is displayed on the display unit 43a. Thereafter, the magnetic detection notification timer determines whether or not the time is up (step S91).

  The magnetism detection notification timer is set based on the establishment of the error notification notification condition, and is used for measuring a predetermined error notification period. In the determination of whether or not the magnetic detection notification timer has expired (step S91), if the magnetic detection notification timer has expired (step S91; Y), a process of stopping the magnetic detection notification (step S94). To end the screen display interrupt process. Note that it is determined that the time is up during a period in which the magnetic detection notification timer is not set. Further, in the determination of whether or not the magnetic detection notification timer has expired (step S91), if the magnetic detection notification timer has not expired (step S91; N), the magnetic detection notification is performed as a predetermined abnormality handling process. Processing to be executed (step S92) is performed. By the process of executing the magnetic detection notification (step S92), the display unit 43a displays that abnormal magnetism has been detected. And the process (step S93) which updates a magnetism detection alerting | reporting timer is performed, and a screen display interruption process is complete | finished. By such processing, error notification is performed for a predetermined error notification period from the start of error notification. In this way, the error notification is automatically terminated after the lapse of a predetermined time, so that an operation for canceling the notification is unnecessary, but there is a sufficient effect to warn of fraud, It is optimal as a gaming machine function used in an environment where a certain amount of erroneous notification is expected to occur.

  That is, a detection signal from an abnormal magnetism detection means (magnetic sensor 60) for detecting the occurrence of abnormal magnetism is input to the game control device 30 for overall control of the game, and the game control device 30 (effect control). A predetermined abnormality handling process based on the detection signal is performed (via the device 40). In addition, the display device 43 serves as notification means for notifying the occurrence of abnormal magnetism. Further, the effect control device 40 serves as a subordinate control device that controls the operation of the movable device (movable effect device 17) and the notification means (display device 43) according to a command from the game control device 30. Further, when the notification by the notification means (display device 43) is started, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) does not require a predetermined operation input and stops the notification by the notification means after a predetermined time has elapsed. It will be done.

  As the predetermined abnormality handling process, the display unit 43a displays that abnormal magnetism has been detected. In addition to this, for example, a voice notification by speakers 145 and 157 provided in the gaming machine 100, You may make it perform alerting | reporting by the light by a light-emitting device (LED of various LED board 42). Moreover, in order to enable notification on a display device or lamp provided in the island facility where the gaming machine 100 is disposed, or a management device (hall computer) provided in the gaming store, an abnormal state to the outside of the gaming machine is detected. You may make it output the information regarding generation | occurrence | production.

  According to the gaming machine 100 as described above, when the difference between the reference magnetic state and the current magnetic state is detected and a deviation outside a predetermined allowable range is detected, it is assumed that abnormal magnetism has occurred. Since the control device 30 includes the magnetic sensor 60 that outputs an abnormal signal as a detection signal, accurate fraud detection can be performed. In addition, when the magnetic sensor 60 performs the calibration operation for storing the reference magnetic state, the operation that affects the calibration operation is not performed, so that the calibration operation can be performed reliably and accurate. It becomes possible to perform fraud detection. In addition, since initialization processing and the like are performed in parallel with the calibration operation, the time from power-on to the start of game control can be shortened.

  In addition, information that requests not to act to generate electromagnetic waves that may affect the storage of the reference magnetic state is displayed on the image when the power is turned on (for example, “Do not use a mobile phone or a radio device. May be displayed). By performing such a display, it is possible to call attention to the player or the store clerk, and it is possible to prevent the memory of the reference magnetic state from being hindered. That is, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) receives electromagnetic waves on the display unit 43a during a period from when the gaming machine is turned on until it receives a power-on related command (RAM initialization command, power failure recovery command). It is also possible to make a display requesting not to generate the message.

  Next explained is the second embodiment of the invention. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and detailed description is omitted. Different parts will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment detects the operation of the RAM clear switch using the value of a calibration timer that measures the calibration time. Further, in the storage area of the RAM 31c, a calibration timer value storage area and a power failure inspection area in which check data is stored based on the occurrence of a power failure are also used.

  FIG. 16 shows a work area of the RAM 31c. The area for storing the CTC2 count data is a storage area for counting the number of times an interrupt signal is generated at a predetermined interval, and the value stored in this area is the calibration timer value. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, in the storage area of the RAM 31c, an area for storing the CTC2 count data and an area for storing the power failure occurrence inspection data (power failure occurrence flag) based on the occurrence of the power failure are combined. It is like that. Thereby, the storage area of the RAM 31c can be saved.

  That is, in the storage area of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c), a count area (CTC2 count data storage area) for counting the number of occurrences of interrupt signals is arranged. In addition, a power failure occurrence information storage region (power failure occurrence inspection flag storage region) for storing the occurrence of a power failure is arranged in the storage region of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c). In addition, the storage area of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c) is a predetermined storage area that is also used as a power failure occurrence information storage area (power failure occurrence inspection flag storage area) and a counting area (CTC2 count data storage area). It will be.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment in which the storage area is arranged in this way, when a power failure occurs, the power failure occurrence inspection data is stored by the non-maskable interrupt process shown in FIG. In this non-maskable process, first, a process of saving a register (step S100) is performed, and a process of calculating a logical sum of the upper level of the calibration timer area and a power failure occurrence flag (step S101). Thereafter, a process of storing the calculation result in a calibration timer area (area storing CTC2 count data) (step S102) is performed, and a process of restoring the register (step S103) is performed. By this processing, the power failure occurrence inspection data (power failure occurrence flag) is stored, and it becomes possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred based on the presence or absence of the power failure occurrence inspection data.

  Further, in the work area of the RAM 31c, a checksum data storage area at power-off for storing a checksum for determining the validity of the data stored in the RAM 31c when the power failure is restored is arranged. The checksum data stored in the checksum data storage area when the power is cut off when a power failure occurs is an area excluding the CTC2 count data storage area. This is because the value of the CTC2 count data storage area is a value that changes depending on the timing of checking the checksum data when the power failure is restored.

  That is, the storage area of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c) has a validity determination area (checksum data storage area at power-off) for determining the validity of the data stored in the work area data storage means. It will be arranged. In addition, a checksum area (a checksum data storage area at the time of power-off) in which a checksum value related to the work area data storage means (RAM 31c) is stored in the validity determination area (a power-off checksum data storage area). In addition, the checksum area stores the checksum value calculated without including the value of the count area (CTC2 count data storage area).

  19 and 20 show a main process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In this main process, first, an initial setting process (step S1) is performed, and an interrupt timer is started to perform a process (step S2) for enabling the timer interrupt 2 process shown in FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3).

  When the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3; Y) in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), the calibration timer value stored in the CTC2 count data storage area described above. Is obtained (step S110), and this value is set to COUNT_ON. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S111). If the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S111; N), it is determined whether or not the power is restored (step S4). Do. In the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S111), if the RAM clear switch is ON (step S111; Y), COUNT_ON is subtracted from the current calibration timer value (COUNT_ST). Processing (step S112) is performed, and a value obtained by subtracting COUNT_ON from the current calibration timer value (COUNT_ST) is set as the number of SW determinations. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of determined SWs is a predetermined number (step S113).

  In the determination of whether or not the SW determination frequency is a predetermined number (step S113), if the SW determination frequency is not the predetermined number (step S113; N), determination whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S111). Return to). In the determination of whether or not the number of determined SWs is a predetermined number (step S113), when the number of determined SWs is a predetermined number (step S113; Y), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, and S15). I do. That is, since the calibration timer value is updated every predetermined timer interruption time (for example, 2 msec), if the subtraction result is a predetermined value, the RAM clear switch is ON for a predetermined period. In this case, initialization is performed. (Steps S10, S11, S15) are performed. By performing the process of detecting that the RAM clear switch has been operated for a predetermined period by such a process, it is not necessary to use an extra storage area of the RAM 31c, and the process can be performed only by the register of the CPU 31a.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of detecting that the RAM clear switch has been operated for a predetermined period by such processing. First, the calibration timer value when the RAM clear switch is turned on (the port input state is High) is stored as COUNT_ON. Thereafter, if the RAM clear switch is ON (port input state is High) when the next interrupt signal is generated, the state of the RAM clear switch during this period is determined to be H. Thereafter, if the RAM clear switch is ON (the port input state is High) when the interrupt signal is generated, the state of the RAM clear switch in that period is sequentially determined as H. The number of times that the state of the RAM clear switch is determined to be H in this way is obtained by subtracting COUNT_ON from the calibration timer value (COUNT_ST) at that time, and this value is the number of SW determinations. Then, it is determined that the RAM clear switch has been operated for a predetermined period when the number of determined SWs reaches a predetermined number (N times), and processing based on the operation of the RAM clear switch (RAM initialization processing) is performed. .

  From the above, an initialization operation input unit (RAM clear switch) for performing a required initialization operation input is provided, and the initialization means (game control device 30) sets the counting area (CTC2 count data storage area) to the initial value. This is used as an area for determining that the signal input based on the operation of the activating operation input unit continues for a predetermined time, and the work area when the signal input continues for a predetermined time when the gaming machine 100 is turned on. This means that the storage area of the data storage means (RAM 31c) is initialized.

  Returning to FIG. 19, in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S3; N), it is determined whether or not the power failure is recovered (step S4). )I do. In the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S4), if the power is not restored (step S4; N), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, and S15) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S4), if the power is restored (step S4; Y), the checksum of the RAM 31c backed up in the checksum data storage area at the time of power interruption is normal. Is determined (step S5).

  In the determination of whether or not the checksum is normal (step S5), if the checksum is normal (step S5; Y), processing at the time of power failure recovery (steps S6 and S9) is performed. If the checksum is not normal (step S5; N) in the determination of whether the checksum is normal (step S5), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, S15) is performed.

  In the initialization process (steps S10, S11, and S15), first, a process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S10) is performed, and a process of saving the initial value of the RAM in the RAM (step S11) is performed. Thereafter, a process of transmitting a RAM initialization command to the effect control device 40 (step S15) is performed, and the calibration timer determines whether the time is up (step S7). As will be described later, the production control device 40 performs a process of displaying a RAM initialization notification screen as a display related to power-on on the display unit 43a based on the reception of the RAM initialization command. That is, the initialization means (game control device 30) sends an initialization notification command (RAM initialization command) to the subordinate control device (effect control device 40) when the storage area of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c) is initialized. It will be sent to.

  On the other hand, in the process at the time of power failure recovery (steps S6 and S9), first, the process of setting the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the RAM (step S6) is performed, and the process of transmitting the power failure recovery command to the effect control device 40 (step) After performing S9), the calibration timer determines whether or not the time is up (step S7).

  In the determination of whether or not the calibration timer has timed up (step S7), the value of the CTC2 count data storage area is referred to, and it is determined that the time is up when the value reaches a predetermined value. If the calibration timer has not expired (step S7; N), it is determined again whether the calibration timer has expired (step S7). Do. Further, when the calibration timer is up (step S7; Y), it is judged whether the calibration is abnormal (step S8).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is no calibration abnormality (step S8; Y), a process of transmitting a decorative accessory initialization command to the effect control device 40 (step S114). Then, processing for enabling timer interrupt 1 (step S17) is performed, main loop processing (steps S18 to S22) is performed, and game control is started.

  That is, the game control device 30 serves as game control start means for starting game control after the value of the count area (CTC2 count data storage area) reaches a predetermined value. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 has been completed after a lapse of a predetermined period from the power-on of the gaming machine 100. In addition, when the game control device 30 determines that the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed by the storage completion determination means (game control device 30), a storage completion command (effect control device 40) A storage completion command transmitting means for transmitting a decorative accessory initialization command). Note that the game control start means performs the game control after the storage completion determination means (game control device 30) determines that the storage of the reference magnetic state has been completed, not immediately after the count area value reaches the predetermined value. I'm trying to get started. From the above, the initialization means (game control device 30) initializes the area other than the counting area (CTC2 count data storage area) after the generation of the interrupt signal is started, and the value of the counting area is It includes a game control start means (game control device 30) for starting the game control after reaching a predetermined value, and the memory completion determination means (game control device 30) starts the game control to determine the completion of storage of the reference magnetic state. This means that the means is performed before the game control is started.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is a calibration abnormality (step S8; N), a process of transmitting a calibration abnormality command to the effect control device 40 (step S16). And perform the process when a power failure occurs (steps S23 to S28).

  In the main loop processing (steps S18 to S22), first, processing for prohibiting interruption is performed (step S18), initial value random number updating processing (step S19) is performed, and processing for permitting interruption is performed (step S20). And the process (step S21) which checks the power failure inspection area | region of RAM is performed, and it is determined whether the power failure generate | occur | produced (step S22).

  In determining whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22), first, a process (step S22a) of calculating the logical product of the upper part of the calibration timer area and the power failure flag mask data is performed, and the calculation result is the power failure occurrence flag. Is determined (step S22b). In the determination of whether or not the calculation result matches the power failure occurrence flag (step S22b), if the calculation result matches the power failure occurrence flag (step S22b; Y), it is determined that a power failure has occurred (step S22; Y) Further, in the determination of whether or not the calculation result matches the power failure occurrence flag (step S22b), if the calculation result does not match the power failure occurrence flag (step S22b; N), it is determined that no power failure has occurred (step S22b). S22; N). That is, when a power failure occurs, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of a power failure occurrence flag stored in the power failure occurrence inspection flag storage area by non-maskable processing shown in FIG.

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22), if a power failure has not occurred (step S22; N), the process returns to the process for prohibiting the above-described interrupt (step S18), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. If not, the process for prohibiting interruption (step S18) repeatedly determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22). If a power failure occurs in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S22), processing (steps S23 to S28) when a power failure occurs is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of the power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

In the process when a power failure occurs (steps S23 to S28), first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step S23) is performed. Then, a process of turning off all output ports (step S24) is performed, and a process of clearing the power failure occurrence inspection area (step S25) is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S26), the process of calculating the checksum when the RAM is powered off (step S27) is performed. This checksum data is stored in the checksum data storage area when the power is turned off.
Then, processing for prohibiting access to the RAM (step S28) is performed to wait for the power-off of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the processing in the effect control device 40 in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the processing shown in FIG. 22 is performed instead of the processing shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not there is a connection shown in FIG. 11 (step S65), if there is a connection (step S65; Y), as shown in FIG. Step S69) is performed. When a command is received, a process for branching the process based on the received command (step S70) is performed.

  In the process of branching based on the received command (step S70), if the received command is a RAM initialization command, a process of switching to the RAM initialization notification screen (step S71) is performed. Thereby, the image at the time of power-on is switched to the RAM initialization notification screen. And the process (step S120) which waits for reception of the command from the game control apparatus 30 is performed. When a command is received, a process for branching the process based on the received command (step S121) is performed.

  In the process of branching based on the received command (step S121), if the received command is a calibration abnormality command, a process of notifying the calibration abnormality (step S77) is performed, and the power to the gaming machine 100 is shut off. Wait for. In the process of notifying the calibration abnormality (step S77), for example, a process of displaying the characters “Please turn on the power again” on the display unit 43a is performed.

  Further, in the process of branching the process based on the received command (step S121), if the received command is a decorative accessory initialization command, a process of starting output of a warning sound (step S72) is performed, A process of starting the initialization operation of the decorative accessory such as the movable effect device 17 (step S73) is performed. As shown in FIG. 9, the game control device 30 transmits the decorative accessory initialization command after the calibration operation of the magnetic sensor 60 is completed. As shown in FIG. 22, the effect control device 40. After receiving the decorative accessory initialization command, the warning sound is output and the decorative accessory initialization operation is started. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operations of the speakers 145 and 157 and the movable effect device 17 from hindering the storage of the reference magnetic state.

  From the above, the subordinate control device (effect control device 40) performs a predetermined response process (for example, a process of moving to the initial position) related to the movable device (movable effect device 17) based on the reception of the storage completion command. It will be done. In addition, audio output means (speakers 145 and 157) for outputting sound is provided, and the audio output means is controlled by the subordinate control device (effect control device 40), and initialization means (game control device 30). When the storage area of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c) is initialized, an initialization notification command (RAM initialization command) is transmitted to the subordinate control device, and the subordinate control device receives the initialization notification command. In this case, after receiving the storage completion command (decorative accessory initialization command), the voice output means is controlled to output a sound for notifying that the storage area of the work area data storage means has been initialized. It will be.

  And after performing the process (step S73) which starts the initialization operation | movement of decorative accessories, such as the movable production | presentation apparatus 17, it is determined whether the initial position was detected (step S74), and an initial position is detected. If not (step S74; N), it is determined again whether or not the initial position has been detected (step S74). When the initial position is detected (step S74; Y), a process for stopping the initialization operation of the decorative accessory (step S75) is performed, and a process for switching the display to the game screen as shown in FIG. S78) is performed.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a power failure recovery command in the process of branching the process based on the received command (step S70), the process switches to the normal screen (step S76), and the command from the game control device 30 A process of waiting for reception of the message (step S122) is performed. When a command is received, a process for branching the process based on the received command (step S123) is performed.

  If the received command is a calibration abnormality command in the process of branching based on the received command (step S123), a process for notifying the calibration abnormality (step S77) is performed, and the gaming machine 100 is turned off. Wait for. If the received command is a decorative accessory initialization command in the process of branching based on the received command (step S123), the initialization operation of the decorative accessory such as the movable effect device 17 is started. Processing (step S73) is performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reference magnetic state is displayed on the power-on image, the RAM initialization notification screen, and the normal screen that are displayed during the period from when the power is turned on to when the decorative accessory initialization command is received. Information requesting not to perform an act of generating an electromagnetic wave that may affect the memory is displayed (for example, “Please do not use a mobile phone or a radio” is displayed). By performing such a display, it is possible to call attention to the player or the store clerk, and it is possible to prevent the memory of the reference magnetic state from being hindered. That is, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) does not generate an electromagnetic wave on the display unit 43a during the period from when the gaming machine is turned on until it receives the storage completion command (decorative accessory initialization command). It will be to display to request.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 19, after the process of transmitting the RAM initialization command (step S15), the calibration timer is timed out (step S7; Y). Similarly to the gaming machine 100 of the embodiment, a random number update process (step S12 in FIG. 6) for stirring the jackpot determination random number in the special figure variation display game may be performed.

  Next, a third embodiment of the invention will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and detailed description is omitted. Different parts will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured so that the game ball cannot be released or discharged until the end of the calibration time.

  23 and 24 show main processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In this main process, first, an initial setting process (step S1) is performed, and it is determined whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3).

  If it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), if the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3; Y), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, S13 to S15, S134) is performed. )I do. If the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S3; N) in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), it is determined whether or not the power is restored (step S4). . In the determination of whether or not the power failure is restored (step S4), if the power failure is not restored (step S4; N), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, S13 to S15, S134) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S4), if the power is restored (step S4; Y), it is determined whether or not the checksum of the backed up RAM 31c is normal (step S5). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the checksum is normal (step S5), if the checksum is normal (step S5; Y), processing at power failure recovery (steps S6 to S9, S130 to S133) is performed. If the checksum is not normal (step S5; N) in determining whether the checksum is normal (step S5), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, S13 to S15, S134) is performed. Do.

  In the initialization process (steps S10, S11, S13 to S15, S134), first, the process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S10) is performed, and the initial value at the time of initial RAM is saved in the RAM (step S11). I do. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calibration is completed (step S13). If the calibration is not completed (step S13; N), it is determined whether or not the calibration is completed again (step S13). I do. If the calibration is completed (step S13; Y) in the determination as to whether the calibration is completed (step S13), it is determined whether the calibration is abnormal (step S14). In the first embodiment described above, the calibration time is obtained by starting the interrupt timer after the initial setting process (step S1) and enabling the timer interrupt 2 process shown in FIG. 8 (step S2). However, here, the calibration time is measured in the process during the main process. Of course, the time may be measured by the same processing as in the first embodiment.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S14), if there is no calibration abnormality (step S14; Y), a process of transmitting a RAM initialization command to the effect control device 40 (step S15) is performed. After that, a process for transmitting a launch permission command to the discharge / launch control apparatus 50 that constitutes the subordinate control apparatus (step S134) is performed, and a process for starting the interrupt timer shown in FIG. 24 (step S135) is performed to perform the main loop process. (Steps S18 to S22) are performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S14), if there is a calibration abnormality (step S14; N), a process of transmitting a calibration abnormality command shown in FIG. Step S16) is performed, and processing (steps S23 to S28) when a power failure occurs is performed.

  That is, the game control device 30 serves as a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 has been completed after a lapse of a predetermined period from the power-on of the gaming machine 100. Further, the game control device 30 serves as a storage completion command transmission means for transmitting a storage completion command (launch permission command) to the subordinate control device (discharge / launch control device 50).

  On the other hand, in the process at the time of power failure recovery (steps S6 to S9, S130 to S133), first, a process of setting an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the RAM (step S6) is performed. At this time, for example, the initial value is not set in the state of game control related to the operation of the special variable prize apparatus 10, and the state is maintained when a power failure occurs. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game control state return means for returning the state of the game control related to the operation of the variable winning device when a power failure occurs after the power failure is restored.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the calibration is completed (step S7). If the calibration is not completed (step S7; N) in the determination as to whether or not the calibration is completed (step S7), it is determined again whether the calibration is completed (step S7). . In the determination of whether or not the calibration is completed (step S7), if the calibration is completed (step S7; Y), it is determined whether or not the calibration is abnormal (step S8).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is a calibration abnormality (step S8; N), a process of transmitting a calibration abnormality command shown in FIG. 24 to the effect control device 40 (step S16). ) And performs processing (steps S23 to S28) when a power failure occurs. In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is no calibration abnormality (step S8; Y), a process of transmitting a power failure recovery command to the effect control device 40 (step S9) is performed. . After that, a process of transmitting a launch permission command to the discharge / launch control apparatus 50 serving as a subordinate control apparatus (step S130) is performed, and a process of setting a game control start timer is performed (step S131). In the process of setting the game control start timer (step S131), a predetermined initial value is set in the game control start timer.

  Then, a process of decrementing the game control start timer by 1 (step S132) is performed, and a process of determining whether the game control start timer has timed out (step S133) is performed. In the process of determining whether or not the game control start timer has timed out (step S133), the value of the game control start timer is referred to, and when the value is 0, it is determined that the time has expired. In the process of determining whether the game control start timer has expired (step S133), if the game control start timer has not expired (step S133; N), the process of decrementing the game control start timer by 1 (step S132) Return to). In the process for determining whether the game control start timer has expired (step S133), if the game control start timer has expired (step S133; Y), the process for starting the interrupt timer shown in FIG. (Step S135) is performed, and main loop processing (Steps S18 to S22) is performed. That is, the game control state return means (game control device 30) returns the game control state after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the game control start timer has timed out) after transmitting the memory completion command. It will be.

  That is, in order not to affect the storage of the reference magnetic state, the ejection / firing control device 50 sets the firing device 56 in an operable state after receiving the storage completion command. When the game control state is restored, the time until the launched game ball reaches the variable prize device or the like is a time during which the player cannot substantially play the game. For example, in the case of the special variable winning device 10 with a large winning opening operating in a special gaming state, either a predetermined number of game balls wins or a predetermined opening time elapses from opening. As a result, the special winning opening is closed. However, if the above-mentioned opening time includes a time during which the above-mentioned player cannot substantially play a game, it is disadvantageous for the player. However, the game control state return means returns the game control state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the storage completion command was transmitted, so that the game ball can be released before the game control returns after a power failure recovery. It is possible to return, and it is possible to prevent such a disadvantageous situation from occurring for the player.

  The effect control device 40 performs the processes shown in FIGS. Among these, in the process of switching to the normal screen (step S76) performed when the received command is a power failure recovery command in the process of branching the process based on the received command shown in FIG. 12 (step S70), the game control start timer The display is performed according to the time set by. The display according to the time set by the game control start timer displays information related to the return timing of the game control state, and prompts the player to release the game ball before the return timing of the game control state. Display information. For example, as such a display, when the game control start timer waits for the start of game control for 5 seconds, a display that counts down from 4 seconds is displayed, and the player 1 second before the start of game control. To start playing the game ball. Thereby, the game control is started when the launched game ball reaches, for example, the special variable prize apparatus 10, and it is possible to prevent the disadvantageous situation for the player as described above from occurring. That is, the game control state return means (game control device 30) displays information related to the return timing of the state of game control (via the effect control device 40 by transmission of a power failure recovery command) on the display unit 43a, and game control. Prior to the return timing of this state, information that prompts the player to launch the game ball is displayed on the display unit 43a.

  Next, control processing in the discharge / firing control device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. The discharge / launch control device 50 executes the payout control main process shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, which is started when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, and the payout control main process at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 msec). The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 and the communication interrupt process shown in FIG. 28 performed every time communication occurs are performed.

  In the main process shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the process at the time of turning on the power (steps S140 to S156) is performed. It should be noted that the discharge / launch control device 50 is activated in a state where all the launch and payout of game balls are prohibited. In the process at power-on, first, a process for prohibiting an interrupt (step S140) is performed, and a process for setting an interrupt vector (step S141) is performed. Further, processing for setting the interrupt mode (step S142) is performed, processing for turning off all output ports (step S143), and processing for setting the stack pointer (step S144).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S145). The RAM 51c of the discharge / emission control device 50 is configured such that the stored contents are backed up by a backup power source of the power supply device. If the RAM clear switch is ON, a process of initializing it is performed. If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S145; Y) in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S145), initialization processing (steps S149 and S150) is performed. If the RAM clear switch is not ON in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S145) (step S145; N), it is determined whether or not the power is restored (step S146).

  In the determination of whether or not it is power failure recovery (step S146), the power failure recovery inspection area of the RAM 51c is checked to determine whether or not it is power failure recovery. In the power failure recovery inspection area, a predetermined value is set as the power failure recovery inspection area check data when the power of the gaming machine 100 is cut off due to a power failure as described later (step S165). Therefore, by checking the power failure recovery inspection area check data, it can be determined whether or not the power failure is recovered. In the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S146), if the power is not restored (step S146; N), initialization processing (steps S149 and S150) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S146), if the power is restored (step S146; Y), it is determined whether or not the checksum of the backed up RAM 51c is normal (step S147). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the checksum is normal (step S147), if the checksum is normal (step S147; Y), the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is set in the RAM as the processing at the time of power failure recovery (Step S148) is performed. At this time, an initial value of a reception monitoring timer described later is set. Thereafter, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S151) is performed, a process for permitting an interrupt (step S152) is performed, and a determination is made as to whether or not a launch permission command shown in FIG. 26 has been received (step S153).

  If the checksum is not normal (step S147; N) in the determination of whether the checksum is normal (step S147), initialization processing (steps S149 and S150) is performed. In the initialization process (steps S149 and S150), first, a process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S149) is performed, and a process of saving the initial value of the RAM in the RAM (step S150) is performed. At this time, an initial value of a reception monitoring timer described later is set. Thereafter, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S151) is performed, a process for permitting an interrupt (step S152) is performed, and a determination is made as to whether or not a launch permission command shown in FIG. 26 has been received (step S153).

  In the determination of whether or not this firing permission command has been received (step S153), if the firing permission command has been received (step S153; Y), main loop processing (steps S157 to S161) is performed. That is, the subordinate control device (discharge / firing control device 50) sets the firing device 56 to an inoperable state based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, starts the initialization process, and stores the storage completion command (launch permission command). ) Is received, the launching device 56 is changed to an operable state. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, if the prize ball information holding means (discharge / launch control device 50) holds information about a prize ball that has not been completely discharged, a storage completion command is issued. This means that the prize ball discharge control is waited until reception. As described above, the firing permission command is transmitted to the discharge / launch control device 50 after the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed, and after the discharge / launch control device 50 receives this launch permission command, By enabling discharge and launch, it is possible to prevent the reference magnetic state from being disturbed by the operation of the launch ball, the discharge ball, the launch device 56, and the eject device 55.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the launch permission command has been received (step S153), if the launch permission command has not been received (step S153; N), a process of updating the reception monitoring timer (step S154) is performed. It is determined whether or not the reception monitoring timer has expired (step S155). In the determination of whether or not the reception monitoring timer has expired (step S155), if the reception monitoring timer has not expired (step S155; N), it is determined whether or not the launch permission command has been received again (step S155; N). Step S153) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the reception monitoring timer has expired (step S155), if the reception monitoring timer has expired (step S155; Y), the discharge / emission control connected to the game control device 30. It is determined whether all the bits of the transmission / reception circuit of the device 50 are on (step S156). Note that once the reception monitoring timer expires, it is always determined that the reception monitoring timer has expired (step S155; Y).

  FIG. 29 shows command transmission / reception circuits of the game control device 30 and the discharge / emission control device 50. Here, the transmission / reception circuit of the discharge / launch control device 50 is configured such that all bits are turned on when not connected to the game control device 30, whereby the game control is performed in the discharge / launch control device 50. The presence or absence of connection with the device 30 can be detected. Note that the method for detecting connection is not limited to this, and for example, the presence or absence of a connection may be detected by receiving a predetermined signal from the game control device 30. That is, the subordinate control device (discharge / launch control device 50) includes connection determination means (discharge / launch control device 50) for determining whether or not the game control device 30 is connected.

  In the determination of whether or not all the bits are on (step S156), when all the bits are not on (step S156; N), that is, when connected to the game control device 30, the firing permission command is again issued. Is determined (step S153). In the determination of whether all the bits are on (step S156), when all the bits are on (step S156; Y), that is, when not connected to the game control device 30, the main Loop processing (steps S157 to S161) is performed. In the case where the game control device 30 is not connected, there is a case where the discharge / launch control device 50 is operated independently at the time of manufacturing or inspection of the gaming machine 100. In this case, When the operation of the discharge device 56 and the discharge device 55 is confirmed by the discharge / discharge control device alone by making the discharge possible, the confirmation work becomes faster. The inspection efficiency can be increased. That is, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, if it is determined by the connection determination means (discharge / launch control device 50) that the game control device 30 is not connected, a storage completion command is received. Without limitation, the launching device 56 is changed to an operable state.

  Here, the reception monitoring timer is set in order to reliably receive the launch permission command transmitted from the game control device 30. As described above, the game control apparatus 30 waits for the calibration of the magnetic sensor 60 to end and performs a process of transmitting a firing permission command (steps S130 and S134). Therefore, rather than the process (steps S130 and S134) in which the game control device 30 transmits the firing permission command, the timing at which the determination (step S153) is made as to whether or not the firing and firing control device 50 has received the firing permission command is performed. Get faster. For this reason, the time until the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (steps S130 and S134) for transmitting the firing permission command is secured by the reception monitoring timer so that the firing permission command can be reliably received. Further, after the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the discharge / launch control device 50 is activated earlier than the game control device 30, so that a time until the game control device 30 is activated is secured and connected to the game control device 30. Is prevented from being erroneously determined when determining whether or not all the bits for confirming are ON (step S156).

  In the main loop process (steps S157 to S161), first, a firing control determination process (step S157) that is a process related to the control of the launching device 56 is performed. Thereafter, a ball lending control process (step S158) for processing a ball lending request from the ball lending machine is performed, and a prize ball control process (step S159) for performing a process related to a prize ball generated by winning a winning opening. And the payout control process (step S160) which is a process regarding control of the discharge device 55 is performed, and it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S161).

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S161), if a power failure has not occurred (step S161; N), the process returns to the launch control determination process (step S157). From the launch control determination process (step S157), the determination (step S161) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated. In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S161), if a power failure has occurred (step S161; Y), processing at the time of the power failure (steps S162 to S167) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of the power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

  In the process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure (steps S162 to S167), first, a process of prohibiting interruption (step S162) is performed. Then, a process of turning off all output ports (step S163) is performed, and a process of clearing the power failure occurrence inspection area (step S164) is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S165), the process of calculating the checksum when the RAM is powered off (step S166) is performed to access the RAM. A prohibition process (step S167) is performed to wait for power-off of the gaming machine. Further, in the process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure (steps S162 to S167), if there is a winning ball or a rental ball that has not been paid out, the information is backed up. In other words, the discharge / launch control device 50 has prize ball information holding means (discharge / launch control device 50) that holds information on prize balls that have not been discharged even during a power failure.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec), first, the process of saving the register data (step S170) and the process of setting the interrupt mask register (step S171) are performed. )I do. Next, a process for setting interrupt termination (step S172) is performed, a process for saving register data (step S173) is performed, and a process for setting interrupt permission (step S174) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S175) for performing an output process for controlling the discharge device 55 and the launching device 56 is performed, and various sensors (shoot ball break SW57, overflow SW58). , An input process (step S176) for processing an input from the discharge ball detection SW 59 or the like.

  Next, a timer update process (step S177) for updating a timer set in various processes is performed, and a request monitoring process (step S178) and an input monitoring process (step S179) are performed. Next, the payout unit output editing process (step S180) for performing the process of setting the signal output to the discharge device 55 in the output buffer, and the external information for performing the process of setting the signal output to the external management device in the output buffer Output editing processing (step S181) is performed. Thereafter, a process for restoring the register data (step S182) is performed, a process for setting the interrupt mask register (step S183) is performed, a process for restoring the register data (step S184) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated. .

  FIG. 28 shows communication interrupt processing. This communication interrupt process is a process that is started when the strobe signal changes from OFF to ON. Here, a command transmitted from the game control device 30 to be processed in the communication interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, the command transmitted from the game control device 30 is transmitted using 4 bits from BD0 to BD3 out of 8 bits. As shown in FIG. 31, one command is composed of a pair of data of a first command (negative logic data) and a second command (positive logic data) obtained by bit-inversion of the first command. As shown in FIG. 32, the first command (negative logic data) is transmitted at the rising edge of the strobe signal (OFF to ON), and the second command (ON to OFF) is sent at the falling edge of the strobe signal (ON to OFF). (Positive logic data) is transmitted. When the received first command and the second command do not contradict each other (when one inverted bit matches the other), it is determined that the command has been correctly received.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in this communication interrupt process, first, a process of saving register data (step S190) and a process of reading data from the port (step S191) are performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the STB (strobe) signal is OFF (step S192).

  In the determination of whether or not the STB signal is OFF (step S192), if the STB (strobe) signal is OFF (step S192; Y), a process for making an interrupt end declaration (step S202) is performed. Then, a process for restoring the register data (step S203) is performed, a process for permitting an interrupt (step S204) is performed, and the communication interrupt process is terminated. That is, the communication interruption process is started when the STB signal is turned on. Here, when the STB signal is turned off, it is a case where the communication interruption process is erroneously started due to noise or the like. In this case, the communication interruption process is performed. To end. In the determination of whether or not the STB signal is OFF (step S192), if the STB (strobe) signal is not OFF (step S192; N), processing for masking other than the valid bits of the received command (step S193) I do.

  In the process of masking bits other than the valid bits of the received command (step S193), the process of masking bits other than the bits constituting the first command is performed, and then the process of setting the first command (step S194) is performed. Processing for setting the number of times of monitoring is performed (step S195). Next, processing for obtaining a command from the port (step S196) is performed, and it is determined whether the STB signal is OFF (step S197). When the STB signal is not OFF (step S197; N) in the determination as to whether or not the STB signal is OFF (step S197; N), a process of decrementing the number of strobe signal monitoring by 1 (step S200) is performed to monitor the strobe signal. It is determined whether or not the number of times is 0 (step S201).

  In the determination of whether or not the number of strobe signal monitoring is 0 (step S201), when the number of strobe signal monitoring is not 0 (step S201; N), the process returns to the process of acquiring a command from the port (step S196). Further, in the determination of whether or not the number of strobe signal monitoring is 0 (step S201), when the number of strobe signal monitoring is 0 (step S201; Y), processing for declaring the end of interrupt (step S202) is performed. . Then, a process for restoring the register data (step S203) is performed, a process for permitting an interrupt (step S204) is performed, and the communication interrupt process is terminated. That is, in this case, the second command cannot be received within a predetermined time.

  On the other hand, if the STB signal is OFF (step S197; Y) in the determination of whether or not the STB signal is OFF (step S197), whether or not the inverted bit of the acquisition command matches the first command. Determination (step S198) is performed. That is, in this case, the command acquired from the port is a command transmitted at the falling timing of the strobe signal, and it is checked whether this command is consistent with the first command received earlier.

  In the determination of whether or not the inversion bit of the acquisition command matches the first command (step S198), if the inversion bit of the acquisition command does not match the first command (step S198; N), a process for performing an interrupt end declaration (Step S202) is performed. Then, a process for restoring the register data (step S203) is performed, a process for permitting an interrupt (step S204) is performed, and the communication interrupt process is terminated. That is, in this case, the received command is inconsistent with the first command. In this case, the command is invalidated and the communication interrupt process is terminated. In addition, when it is determined whether or not the inverted bit of the acquired command matches the first command (step S198), if the inverted bit of the acquired command matches the first command (step S198; Y), the command is received. The process of saving (step S199) is performed. Thereafter, a process for declaring the end of interrupt is performed (step S202). Then, a process for restoring the register data (step S203) is performed, a process for permitting an interrupt (step S204) is performed, and the communication interrupt process is terminated. Based on the launch permission command and the prize ball command received in the communication interrupt process, the game ball launch control start process and the game ball discharge control are performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the open / closed state of the front frame 120 can be detected by the magnetic sensor 60. The front frame 120 is pivotally supported by a machine frame 110 whose one side (the left side when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is fixed to the island facility of the game store, and opens and closes like a door. It is supposed to be free. Further, the magnetic sensor 60 is attached to the front frame 120 or the game board 1, and the arrangement state (direction and position) of the magnetic sensor 60 is changed by opening and closing the front frame 120 with respect to the machine frame 110. It has become. The magnetic sensor 60 changes the magnetic state (change in magnetic field strength or change in magnetic field direction) due to a change in arrangement state (direction or position) associated with opening and closing the front frame 120 with respect to the machine frame 110. Based on the above, the abnormal signal output means 64 outputs an abnormal signal to the game control device 30.

  Since the calibration operation of the magnetic sensor 60 is performed in a state where the front frame 120 is closed with respect to the machine frame 110 in a state where the gaming machine 100 is used, a change from this state, that is, a magnetism associated with the opening of the front frame 120. An abnormal signal is output based on the change in state. Thus, the magnetic sensor 60 can detect not only improperly applied magnetism but also opening / closing of the front frame 120.

  Further, the reference magnetic state stored in the reference magnetic state storage means 62 of the magnetic sensor 60 may include the geomagnetic state (the direction of the magnetic field) in the environment where the magnetic sensor 60 is arranged. Since one side of the front frame 120 is pivotally attached to the machine frame 110, the magnetic sensor 60 attached to the front frame 120 or the game board 1 by opening the front frame 120 with respect to the machine frame 110 is The direction of geomagnetism relative to the magnetic field direction will change. Therefore, the abnormal signal output means 64 outputs an abnormal signal to the game control device 30 based on the change, so that the open state of the front frame 120 can be detected.

  That is, the gaming machine 100 is provided with an opening / closing member (front frame 120), and the reference magnetic state stored in the reference magnetic state storage means 62 indicates the state of geomagnetism in the arrangement environment of the abnormal magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor 60). The abnormal signal output means 64 may output an abnormal signal to the game control device 30 when the arrangement direction of the abnormal magnetic detection means is changed, and the abnormal magnetic detection means may be provided on the opening / closing member.

  Although the magnetic sensor 60 can detect the opening / closing of the front frame 120 with respect to the machine casing 110, the opening / closing state of the clear member holding frame 140 may be detected. Further, a separate magnetic sensor 60 may be provided on the machine frame 110 side so that the open / closed state of the front frame 120 can be detected by a magnetic change accompanying opening / closing of the front frame 120.

  From the above, the opening / closing member (front frame 120) whose arrangement state can be changed between the open state and the closed state is provided, the opening / closing member is provided with abnormal magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor 60), and the abnormal signal output means 64 is The abnormal signal is output to the game control device 30 based on the change in the magnetic state accompanying the change in the arrangement state of the opening / closing member.

  Next explained is the fourth embodiment of the invention. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and detailed description is omitted. Different parts will be described. The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment starts the initialization process in a state in which the effect control device 40 does not drive the electric drive source (the accessory driving motor 41) based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, and the storage completion command ( When the decorative accessory initialization command) is received, a process for setting the electrical drive source to the initial state is performed. The storage completion command (decorative accessory initialization command) is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of game control.

  33 and 34 show the main process in the gaming machine of this embodiment. In this main process, first, an initial setting process (step S1) is performed, and a process of transmitting a connection confirmation command to the effect control device 40 (step S210) is performed. This connection confirmation command is for determining whether or not there is a connection with the game control device 30 in the effect control device 40. In other words, the game control device 30 transmits a connection confirmation command (connection confirmation command) to the subordinate control device (production control device 40) in parallel with the process in which the reference magnetic state storage means 62 stores the reference magnetic state. It will be done. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3).

  In the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), if the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3; Y), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, and S15) is performed. If the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S3; N) in the determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S3), it is determined whether or not the power is restored (step S4).

  In the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S4), if the power is not restored (step S4; N), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, and S15) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S4), if the power is restored (step S4; Y), it is determined whether or not the checksum of the backed up RAM 31c is normal (step S5). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the checksum is normal (step S5), if the checksum is normal (step S5; Y), processing at the time of power failure recovery (steps S6 and S9) is performed. If the checksum is not normal (step S5; N) in the determination of whether the checksum is normal (step S5), initialization processing (steps S10, S11, S15) is performed.

  In the initialization process (steps S10, S11, and S15), first, a process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S10) is performed, and a process of saving the initial value of the RAM in the RAM (step S11) is performed. Thereafter, a process of transmitting a RAM initialization command to the effect control device 40 (step S15) is performed, and the calibration timer determines whether the time is up (step S7).

  On the other hand, in the process at the time of power failure recovery (steps S6 and S9), first, the process of setting the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the RAM (step S6) is performed, and the process of transmitting the power failure recovery command to the effect control device 40 (step) After performing S9), the calibration timer determines whether or not the time is up (step S7).

  If the calibration timer has not timed out (step S7; N), it is determined again whether the calibration timer has timed out (step S7). . Further, when the calibration timer is up (step S7; Y), it is judged whether the calibration is abnormal (step S8).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is a calibration abnormality (step S8; N), a process of transmitting a calibration abnormality command to the effect control device 40 (step S16) is performed. Processing at the time of power failure (steps S23 to S28) is performed.

  Further, in the determination as to whether or not there is a calibration abnormality (step S8), if there is no calibration abnormality (step S8; Y), a process for preparing to send a decoration accessory initialization command to the effect control device 40. (Step S211) is performed, a process for starting an interrupt timer (Step S212) is performed, and a main loop process (Steps S18 to S22) is performed. The decoration accessory initialization command prepared in the process for preparing to transmit this decoration accessory initialization command to the effect control device 40 (step S211) is transmitted to the effect control device 40 after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this way, the transmission of the storage completion command is performed after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the game control, so that the movable effect device 17 is initialized from the timing when the storage data of the work area data storage means is completed. It is possible to provide a time margin until the timing at which the operation is performed for the purpose of turning on, and the power can be turned off during this period. In addition, since game control is started during this period, it is easy to understand when to turn off the power.

  That is, the game control device 30 serves as a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 has been completed after a predetermined period has elapsed since the power was turned on. Further, the game control device 30 serves as a storage completion command transmission means for transmitting a storage completion command (decorative accessory initialization command) to the subordinate control device when it is determined that the storage of the reference magnetic state has been completed. . Further, when the game control device 30 receives an initialization operation input (operation of the RAM clear switch) when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control device 30 initializes the storage data of the work area data storage means (RAM 31c). Initialization means for performing the processing to be performed. The initialization unit (game control device 30) performs a process of initializing the storage data of the work area data storage unit (RAM 31c) in parallel with the process of the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 storing the reference magnetic state. In addition, the initialization process (steps S10, S11, S15) is completed before the storage completion determination unit (game control device 30) determines that the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed (step S8). It becomes that. The game control device 30 starts game control after initialization processing by the initialization means (game control device 30), and the storage completion command transmission means (game control device 30) starts after game control has started. This means that after a predetermined time has elapsed, a process of transmitting a storage completion command (decorative accessory initialization command) is performed.

  In the production control device 40, the processes shown in FIGS. Among these, in the process of confirming the connection with the game control device 30 in FIG. 11 (step S64), the presence / absence of the connection is determined based on the presence / absence of reception of the connection confirmation command transmitted from the game control device 30. Yes. By setting it as such a structure, the connection determination of the game control apparatus 30 is realizable with a simple structure. That is, the subordinate control device (effect control device 40) includes connection determination means (effect control device 40) for determining whether or not the game control device 30 is connected. Further, the connection determining means (the effect control device 40) determines that the game control device 30 is connected when the connection confirmation command (connection confirmation command) is received when the gaming machine 100 is powered on. It becomes that.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a connection (step S65), if there is no connection (step S65; N), an initialization operation (steps S66 to S68) of a decorative accessory such as the movable effect device 17 is performed. Switch to test mode. When the game control device 30 is not connected, the production control device 40 is operated independently during the manufacture or inspection of the gaming machine 100. In this case, the calibration operation of the magnetic sensor 60 is performed. There is no need to wait. Therefore, in this case, the decorative object is immediately initialized, and the confirmation operation when confirming the decorative object initialization operation by the effect control device alone is accelerated. The inspection efficiency can be increased. That is, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, if it is determined by the connection determination means (the effect control device 40) that the game control device 30 is not connected, the storage completion command (decorative accessory initialization) This means that the process of setting the electrical drive source (the accessory drive motor 41) to the initial state without receiving the command is performed.

  When connected to the game control device 30, as shown in FIG. 22, when the RAM initialization command transmitted when the initialization of the RAM is completed is received by the game control device 30, the power is turned on. The process of switching from the display screen to the RAM initialization notification screen (step S71) is performed. Then, after the calibration of the magnetic sensor 60 is completed and the game control is started, the decorative accessory initializing operation is started after receiving a decorative accessory initializing command for making a storage completion command after a predetermined time has elapsed (step S1). S73). That is, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) starts the initialization process in a state where the electric drive source (the accessory drive motor 41) is not driven based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, and the storage completion command ( When the decorative accessory initialization command) is received, a process for initializing the electrical drive source is performed.

  Further, there is a time from when the initialization of the RAM is finished until the decorative accessory starts the initialization operation, and this period is notified by displaying the RAM initialization notification screen on the display unit 43a. Thereby, it is possible to turn off the gaming machine 100 by only initializing the RAM without performing the initialization operation of the decorative accessory.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the timing of processing when the gaming machine is turned on will be described. Here, when the power failure recovery is not performed or when the power failure recovery is performed, the RAM clear switch is operated, that is, the RAM is initialized, and the calibration operation of the magnetic sensor 60 ends normally. Will be described.

  When the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on (t0), DC5V is supplied to the game control device 30 almost simultaneously. In the game control device 30, a security check that is a process for determining the validity of the game program based on the supply of power is performed (from t0 to ta). After this security check is completed, the game program is started and the main processing shown in FIG. 33 is performed, and RAM initialization processing (steps S10 and S11) is performed (ta to tb) as processing upon power-on. When this RAM initialization process is completed (tb), a RAM initialization command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40. Thereafter, the end of calibration is waited (from tb to t3). Note that the random number update process may be performed during this period as in the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  In the magnetic sensor 60, when the power supply voltage of DC 12 V reaches a predetermined value after the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on (t 0), the reference magnetic state storage command unit 63 controls the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 with respect to the reference magnetic state. The start of storing the state is instructed and the calibration operation is started (t1). This calibration operation is executed in a time (t1 to t2) within a predetermined calibration time (t1 to t3). Then, during the period from the end of the calibration operation to the end of the calibration time (from t2 to t3), information indicating whether the calibration operation has been normally completed is output from the output terminal. In this example, it is assumed that the calibration operation has ended normally. After the end of the calibration time, the magnetic sensor 60 starts a magnetic detection operation.

  Further, in the game control device 30, when the calibration time of the magnetic sensor 60 ends (before the end of the calibration time), the time measurement by the calibration timer ends. At this time, the magnetic sensor 60 It is determined from the state of the output terminal whether the calibration operation is normally completed. Then, when the calibration operation has been completed normally, game control is started. In addition, the game control device 30 prepares to transmit the decorative accessory initialization command when the calibration is normally completed (t3) (step S211), and produces the decorative accessory initialization command after a predetermined time has elapsed. It transmits to the control apparatus 40 (t4).

  The effect control device 40 is activated when DC5V is supplied after turning on the power of the gaming machine 100 (t0), performs initialization processing (steps S60 to S65 in FIG. 11, S69 to S71 in FIG. 22), and decorates. Waiting for reception of the accessory initialization command (step S121 in FIG. 22). Then, based on the reception of the decorative accessory initialization command, the decorative accessory initialization operation is performed (from t4 to t5), and then the normal operation is performed.

  At this time, the effect control device 40 displays a screen when the power is turned on on the display unit 43a during a period (t0 to tb) from when the power is turned on to when the RAM initialization command is received. Then, during the period (tb to t4) from the reception of the RAM initialization command to the reception of the decorative accessory initialization command, the RAM initialization notification screen is displayed on the display unit 43a. Therefore, if the gaming machine 100 is turned off during the period when the RAM initialization notification screen is displayed (tb to t4), the game is performed only by initializing the RAM without performing the decorative object initialization operation. The machine 100 can be turned off.

  Next explained is the fifth embodiment of the invention. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and detailed description is omitted. Different parts will be described. The gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a magnetic error monitoring process (step S230) for performing a process related to the magnetic sensor 60.

  FIG. 36 shows the timer interrupt 1 process in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. This timer interrupt 1 process is obtained by adding a magnetic error monitoring process (step S230) for performing a process related to the magnetic sensor 60 to the timer interrupt 1 process shown in FIG.

  In this magnetic error monitoring process (step S230), as shown in FIG. 37, first, a process of updating the magnetic error detection timer (step S240) is performed to determine whether or not the magnetic error detection timer has expired (step S240). S241) is performed. This magnetic error detection timer is for setting the scan timing (for example, 500 msec) of magnetic error detection. Thereafter, a process of acquiring the state of the magnetic sensor 60 (step S242) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243).

  In the determination of whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243), it is determined that the magnetic sensor 60 is ON when the abnormal signal output from the abnormal signal output means 64 of the magnetic sensor 60 is received. It is like that. In the determination of whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243), if the magnetic sensor 60 is not ON (step S243; N), a process of setting a timer value in the magnetic error detection timer (step S245) is performed. And the magnetic error monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243), when the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243; Y), processing for setting a magnetic error command is performed (step S244). Then, a process of setting a timer value in the magnetic error detection timer (step S245) is performed, and the magnetic error monitoring process is ended. The magnetic error command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. That is, the game control device 30 issues a notification command (magnetic error command) for instructing the subordinate control device (production control device 40) to notify that an abnormality has occurred when an abnormal signal is output from the abnormal signal output means 64. The notification command transmission means for transmitting. The notification command transmission means (game control device 30) transmits a notification command (magnetic error command) to the subordinate control device (production control device 40) in response to reception of the abnormal signal from the abnormal signal output means 64. ing.

  In the effect control device 40, the processes shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 are performed. As shown in FIG. 13, when a magnetic error command is received, notification determination processing (step S81) is performed to determine whether the notification condition is satisfied (step S82). In the notification determination process (step S81) performed based on the reception of the magnetic error command, an error notification is made by comprehensively determining the operating state of the decorative accessory, the presence / absence of winning, the type of the winning opening where the winning has occurred, and the like. It is determined whether a notification condition to be performed is satisfied. When the notification condition is satisfied (step S82; Y) in the determination of whether or not the notification condition is satisfied (step S82), that is, when error notification is performed, a process of setting a magnetic detection notification timer (step S83). ) And waits for reception of a command from the game control device 30 (step S79). In the determination of whether or not the notification condition is satisfied (step S82), if the notification condition is not satisfied (step S82; N), that is, if no error notification is performed, the command from the game control device 30 is A process of waiting for reception (step S79) is performed.

  The error notification is performed by displaying on the display unit 43a that abnormal magnetism has been detected by a process of executing magnetism detection notification in the screen display interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 (step S92). Further, error notification is performed only for a predetermined error notification period. In this way, the error notification is automatically terminated after the lapse of a predetermined time, so that an operation for canceling the notification is unnecessary, but there is a sufficient effect to warn of fraud, It is optimal as a gaming machine function used in an environment where a certain amount of false notification is expected to occur. That is, when the notification by the notification means (display device 43) is started, the subordinate control device (production control device 40) does not require a predetermined operation input and stops the notification by the notification means after a predetermined time has elapsed. It will be done.

  As the predetermined abnormality handling process, the display unit 43a displays that abnormal magnetism has been detected. In addition to this, for example, a voice notification by speakers 145 and 157 provided in the gaming machine 100, You may make it perform alerting | reporting by the light by a light-emitting device (LED of various LED board 42). Moreover, in order to enable notification on a display device or lamp provided in the island facility where the gaming machine 100 is disposed, or a management device (hall computer) provided in the gaming store, an abnormal state to the outside of the gaming machine is detected. You may make it output the information regarding generation | occurrence | production.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine 100 according to the present modification determines whether to perform magnetic error notification based on the operation mode of the movable effect device 17 and the reception mode of the magnetic error command when the movable effect device 17 is intermittently operated. I am doing so.

  When the movable effect device 17 (decorative accessory) is operated, the magnetic sensor 60 detects a change in the magnetic state due to the operation of the electric drive source (the accessory drive motor 41) that operates the movable effect device 17, and the game control device 30. Transmits a magnetic error command to the effect control device 40. In the effect control device 40, the reception of the magnetic error command in such a case is based on the operation of the movable effect device 17, and error notification is not performed (the notification condition is not satisfied). However, when an illegal act that generates magnetism in accordance with the operation of the movable effect device 17 is performed, there is a possibility that such an illegal act cannot be detected. For this reason, the movable effect device 17 is intermittently operated, and it is determined whether or not to report the magnetic error based on the operation mode of the movable effect device 17 and the reception mode of the magnetic error command. That is, if the timing of the intermittent operation is made earlier or irregular, the player who is trying to cheat in accordance with the operation of the movable effect device 17 cannot follow the operation of the movable effect device 17, and the movable effect device Even when 17 is not operating, there is a possibility of performing illegal acts by magnetism. At this time, since an inconsistency occurs between the operation mode of the movable effect device 17 and the reception mode of the magnetic error command, it is possible to detect fraud. In addition to the case where the intermittent operation is performed in relation to the game effect, for example, the magnetic error command is performed every predetermined time or in a state where the movable effect device 17 is not operating for the purpose of detecting fraud. You may go when you receive.

  In order to detect such an illegal act, the effect control device 40 performs an accessory operation determination based on the magnetic error command. This action determination is performed when the magnetic error command is received, and when the magnetic error command is received at two consecutive magnetic error detection scan timings. The operation state is determined.

  FIG. 38 shows a case where no abnormality is detected. When the movable rendering device 17 is not operating at the magnetic error detection scan timing a (t10), the magnetic error command is not output because the magnetic state is in the reference state. Thereafter, when the operation of the movable effect device 17 is started (t11), the magnetic state is changed, and an abnormality in the magnetic state is detected at the scan timing b (t12), and a magnetic error command is transmitted. Further, based on this, the accessory action determination is determined as the operation state. At the next scan timing c (t13), the operation of the movable effect device 17 is continued, and if the abnormality of the magnetic state continues, the magnetic error command is transmitted again. Further, based on this, the accessory movement determination is continuously determined from the scan timing b to be the operation state.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the movable effect device 17 ends (t15), the magnetic state returns to the reference state, and the magnetic error command is not transmitted at the next scan timing d (t16). Based on this, a period (t12 to t14) from the start of reception of the magnetic error command at the scan timing b to the end of reception of the magnetic error command at the scan timing c is determined as the accessory action in the accessory action determination.

  At the next scan timing e (t17), since the movable effect device 17 is not operating and the magnetic state is in the reference state, no magnetic error command is output. Thereafter, when the movable effect device 17 starts to operate again (t18), the magnetic state changes, and at the next scan timing f (t19), an abnormality in the magnetic state is detected and a magnetic error command is transmitted. Further, based on this, the accessory action determination is determined as the operation state. Thereafter, when the operation of the movable effect device 17 ends (t21), the magnetic state returns to the reference state, and the magnetic error command is not transmitted at the next scan timing g (t22). Based on this, the period (t19 to t20) from the start of reception of the magnetic error command at the previous scan timing f to the end of reception is determined as the accessory action in the accessory action determination.

  In the period from the scan timing a to g, there is a period (t12 to t14, t19 to t20) that is determined to be an operation state by the accessory action determination within the operation period (t11 to t15, t18 to 21) of the movable effect device 17. It will be. That is, there is no contradiction between the operation mode of the movable effect device 17 and the reception mode of the magnetic error command, and no error notification is performed in this case.

  FIG. 39 shows a case where an abnormality is detected. When the movable effect device 17 is not operating at the magnetic error detection scan timing h (t30), the magnetic error command is not output because the magnetic state is in the reference state. Thereafter, when the operation of the movable effect device 17 is started (t31), the magnetic state is changed, and an abnormality in the magnetic state is detected at the scan timing i (t32), and a magnetic error command is transmitted. Further, based on this, the accessory action determination is determined as the operation state. Then, when the operation of the movable effect device 17 ends (t33), the magnetic state should return to the reference state, but since an abnormality of the magnetic state due to some cause (for example, fraud) is detected, this scan timing j At (t34), a magnetic error command is transmitted. Based on this, it is determined that the accessory movement determination is an operation state continuously from the scan timing i. Further, since an abnormality in the magnetic state due to some cause (for example, fraud) is detected at the next scan timing k (t35), a magnetic error command is transmitted, and based on this, the scan timing j is continued. The accessory movement determination is determined as an operation state.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the movable effect device 17 is started again (t36), the magnetic state is changed, and an abnormality in the magnetic state is detected at the next scan timing l (t37), and a magnetic error command is transmitted. Further, based on this, the accessory movement determination is continuously determined as the operation state from the scan timing k. Here, during the period from the scan timing h to l, although the movable effect device 17 operates twice, it is determined that the operating state is one time in the accessory action determination, and the movable effect device 17 There is a contradiction between the operation mode of 17 and the reception mode of the magnetic error command. When such a contradiction is detected, an error notification is made assuming that the notification condition is satisfied (t39).

  That is, when the production control device 40 receives a notification command (magnetic error command), it is determined whether or not to perform notification by the notification means (display device 43) based on the operating state of the movable device (movable presentation device 17). The notification execution determination means is made. Further, the notification execution determining means (effect control device 40) is based on the operation mode of the movable device and the reception mode of the notification command (magnetic error command) when the movable device (movable effect device 17) is intermittently operated. It is determined whether or not to perform notification by the notification means (display device 43).

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 of the present modification determines whether or not to output a magnetic error command based on the game ball detection means that detects that the game ball has passed through a predetermined part and the abnormality detection from the magnetic sensor 60. I am doing so.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the magnetic error monitoring process shown in FIG. 40 is performed instead of the magnetic error monitoring process shown in FIG. In this magnetic error monitoring process, first, a process of updating the magnetic error detection timer (step S240) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the magnetic error detection timer has expired (step S241). Thereafter, processing for acquiring the state of the magnetic sensor 60 (step S242) is performed, and it is determined whether the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243).

  In the determination of whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243), it is determined that the magnetic sensor 60 is ON when an abnormal signal is received from the abnormal signal output means 64 of the magnetic sensor 60. ing. In the determination of whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243), if the magnetic sensor 60 is not ON (step S243; N), a process of setting a timer value in the magnetic error detection timer (step S245) is performed. And the magnetic error monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243), if the magnetic sensor 60 is ON (step S243; Y), a process of acquiring the winning opening and the state of the gate SW (step S250). )I do.

  In the process of acquiring the state of the winning opening and the gate SW (step S250), the first special figure (special figure 1) starting opening SW13a, second forming the game ball detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the predetermined part. Special figure (special figure 2) The detection state of the game ball in starting opening SW7d, winning opening SW12a, ..., gate SW4a and count SW10c is acquired. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is an SW that is turned on (step S251).

  If there is no SW that has been turned on (step S251; N) in the determination of whether or not there is an SW that has been turned on (step S251), a process of setting a timer value to the magnetic error detection timer (step S245) is performed, and a magnetic error is detected. The monitoring process ends. In the determination of whether or not there is an SW that is turned on (step S251), if there is an SW that is turned on (step S251; Y), processing for setting a magnetic error command (step S244) is performed. Then, a process of setting a timer value in the magnetic error detection timer (step S245) is performed, and the magnetic error monitoring process is ended. The magnetic error command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  As described above, since the magnetic error command is transmitted when the detection by the game ball detecting means and the output of the abnormal signal from the abnormal signal output means 64 occur in synchronization, the chance of erroneous abnormality determination is reduced. it can. In other words, even if an abnormal signal is output from the abnormal signal output means 64, it is considered that there is no possibility of illegally playing if there is no relation with the detection by the game ball detecting means, so the chance of erroneously determining an abnormality can be reduced. it can.

  From the above, a game area 1a in which a game ball is launched and a game is played is formed, and the game area 1a includes a game ball detecting means (first game zone detecting means (first game) for detecting that a game ball has passed through a predetermined part. Special figure (special figure 1) start opening SW13a, 2nd special figure (special figure 2) start opening SW7d, winning opening SW12a, ..., gate SW4a, count SW10c) are provided, notification command transmission means (game control device 30) When the detection by the game ball detection means and the output of the abnormal signal from the abnormal signal output means 64 occur in synchronization, a notification command (magnetic error command) is transmitted.

  Note that it may be determined whether or not to report the magnetic error depending on the type of the game ball detection means that has detected the game ball. In this case, the game control device 30 includes the information on the type of the game ball detection means that has detected the game ball in the magnetic error command, and transmits the information to the effect control device 40. And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, in alerting | reporting judgment processing (step S81) shown in FIG. 13, whether alerting | reporting conditions are satisfied based on the information regarding the kind of game ball detection means which detected the game ball included in the magnetic error command. (Whether to perform magnetic error notification) is determined. In this determination, for example, when the game ball detecting means that detects the game ball is the gate SW provided at the usual start gate, it is assumed that the notification is not performed because there is little damage to the game store. Further, when the game ball detecting means that has detected the game ball is the first special figure starting port SW13a provided at the first starting winning award port 13, a notification is given because the damage to the gaming store becomes large. By doing in this way, the determination of whether or not to notify by the notification means is, for example, based on the importance of the game ball detection means (simple gate is less important and starter is more important). Since it is done in response, an appropriate decision can be made.

  From the above, the notification command transmission means (game control device 30) is the game ball detection means (first special figure (special figure 1) start port SW13a, second special figure (special figure 2) start that detects the game ball. .., Gate SW4a, count SW10c), and the notification execution determination means (production control device 40) sends the received notification command (magnetic error command) to the received notification command (magnetic error command). Based on the type of the associated game ball detecting means, it is determined whether or not to notify by the notifying means (display device 43).

  The gaming machine 100 as described above includes a launching device 56 that launches game balls into the game area 1 a by an electric drive source that generates magnetism, a game control device 30 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a launching device 56. A gaming machine 100 including a subordinate control device (discharge / launch control device 50) that performs control related to operation, and an abnormal magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor 60) that detects the occurrence of abnormal magnetism. The detection means includes a reference magnetic state storage means 62 for storing the magnetic state in the arrangement environment of the abnormal magnetic detection means as a reference magnetic state, a reference magnetic state, and a magnetic state in the arrangement environment of the abnormal magnetic detection means at the present time. And an abnormal signal output for outputting an abnormal signal to the game control device 30 as an abnormal magnetism when a difference outside the predetermined allowable range is detected. Means 64, and the reference magnetic state storage means starts storing the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, and the game control device 30 performs a predetermined operation after turning on the power of the gaming machine 100. When it is determined that storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage means 62 is completed and the storage completion determination means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not the reference magnetic state storage is completed. And a storage completion command transmitting means (game control device 30) for transmitting a storage completion command to the dependent control device, and the dependent control device operates the launching device 56 based on power-on of the gaming machine 100. The initialization process is started by setting the disabled state, and when the storage completion command is received, the launching device 56 is changed to the operable state.

  Therefore, the abnormal magnetic detection means compares the reference magnetic state storage means 62 for storing the magnetic state in the arrangement environment as the reference magnetic state, and compares the reference magnetic state with the current magnetic state, and deviates from a predetermined allowable range. Since the abnormality signal output means 64 that outputs an abnormality signal when a difference is detected is provided, accurate fraud detection can be performed. That is, as a reference magnetic state, in addition to the difference between models, it is possible to set according to the installation environment of each gaming machine in the game store, and more accurate fraud detection can be performed. Further, since the reference magnetic state storage means 62 starts storing the reference magnetic state based on the power-on of the gaming machine 100, the reference magnetic state changes due to the movement of the gaming machine or the renovation of the gaming store. And can always detect fraud correctly.

  In addition, the game control device 30 includes a storage completion determination unit that determines whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage unit 62 is completed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on. Storage completion command transmission means for transmitting a storage completion command to the slave control device when it is determined that the storage of the magnetic state has been completed, and the slave control device turns on the gaming machine 100 Based on this, the launching device 56 is set to an inoperable state and an initialization process is started, and when the storage completion command is received, the launching device 56 is changed to an operable state. Can be made so as not to disturb the memory.

  In addition, the game area 1a is provided with a variable winning device (special variable winning device 10) that can receive a game ball, and the game control device 30 can hold data necessary as a work area for game control even during a power failure. Work area data storage means (RAM 31c) and game control state return means (game control device 30) for returning the state of game control related to the operation of the variable winning device at the time of power failure after returning from the power failure. The control state return means returns the state of the game control after a predetermined time has elapsed since the storage completion command was transmitted.

  Therefore, the game control device 30 sets the work area data storage means capable of holding data necessary as a work area for game control even during a power failure and the state of game control related to the operation of the variable winning device at the time of the power failure. A game control state return means for returning later, and the game control state return means returns the game control state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the storage completion command was transmitted. The game ball can be reinstated before playing.

  That is, in order not to affect the storage of the reference magnetic state, the subordinate control device sets the launching device in an operable state after receiving the storage completion command. When is returned, the time until the launched game ball reaches the variable winning device is a time during which the player cannot substantially play the game. For example, in the case of a variable winning device with a large winning opening operating in a special gaming state, a condition that either a predetermined number of game balls wins or a predetermined opening time elapses from opening is satisfied. Although the big prize opening is closed, if the above-mentioned opening time includes a time during which the above-mentioned player can not substantially play a game, it will be disadvantageous for the player. However, the game control state return means returns the game control state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the storage completion command was transmitted, so that the game ball can be released before the game control returns after a power failure recovery. It is possible to return, and it is possible to prevent such a disadvantageous situation from occurring for the player.

  In addition, a display unit 43a for displaying required game information is provided, and the game control state return means (game control device 30) displays information on the return timing of the game control state on the display unit, and the state of the game control. Prior to the return timing, information that prompts the player to launch the game ball is displayed on the display unit 43a.

  Therefore, the game control state return means displays information regarding the return timing of the game control state on the display unit 43a, and information prompting the player to release the game ball before the return timing of the game control state. Since it is displayed on the display unit 43a, it is possible to notify the player of an appropriate launch timing.

  The subordinate control device (discharge / launch control device 50) also operates the discharge device 55 based on a prize ball discharge command from the game control device 30 to control the prize ball discharge. And a prize ball information holding means (discharge / launch control device 50) that holds information on prize balls that have not been completely discharged even during a power failure, and when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, If the prize ball information holding means holds information about a prize ball that has not been completely discharged, the prize ball discharge control waits until a storage completion command is received.

  Therefore, the subordinate control device operates the discharge device 55 based on the prize ball discharge command from the game control device 30 to perform the prize ball discharge control, and also retains information on prize balls that have not been discharged even during a power failure. If the prize ball information holding means holds information on a prize ball that has not been discharged when the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the storage is completed. Since the prize ball discharge control is on standby until the command is received, the operation of the discharge ball and the discharge device 55 can prevent the memory of the reference magnetic state from being hindered.

  The subordinate control device (discharge / launch control device 50) includes connection determination means (discharge / launch control device 50) for determining whether or not the game control device 30 is connected. When the power is turned on, if it is determined by the connection determination means that the game control device 30 is not connected, the launching device 56 is changed to an operable state without receiving a storage completion command. ing.

  Therefore, the subordinate control device includes connection determination means for determining whether or not the game control device 30 is connected. When the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the connection control device determines whether or not the game control device 30 is connected to the game control device 30. When it is determined that the connection is not established, the launching device 56 is changed to an operable state without receiving a storage completion command. Therefore, when the subordinate control device alone checks the initialization operation of the launching device 56 In addition, the confirmation work is accelerated, and the inspection efficiency at the time of manufacturing the subordinate control device and the launching device 56 can be increased.

  In addition, an opening / closing member (front frame 120) whose arrangement state can be changed between an open state and a closed state is provided, the opening / closing member is provided with an abnormal magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor 60), and the abnormal signal output means 64 includes an opening / closing member. An abnormal signal is output to the game control device 30 based on the change in the magnetic state accompanying the change in the arrangement state.

  Accordingly, the abnormal signal output means 64 outputs an abnormal signal to the game control device 30 based on the change in the magnetic state accompanying the change in the arrangement state of the opening / closing member, so that only the magnetism improperly given by the abnormal magnetic detection means. The opening / closing of the door can also be detected.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines. It is applicable to all gaming machines and slot machines that use gaming balls such as.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Moreover, you may apply combining the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and modification. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1a Game area 10 Special variable prize device (variable prize device)
30 Game control device (memory completion determination means, memory completion command transmission means, game control state return means)
31c RAM (work area data storage means)
43 Display Device 43a Display Unit 50 Ejection / Launch Control Device (Subordinate Control Device, Prize Ball Information Holding Unit, Connection Determination Unit)
55 Discharge device 56 Launch device 60 Magnetic sensor (abnormal magnetic detection means)
62 Reference magnetic state storage means 64 Abnormal signal output means 100 Game machine 120 Front frame (opening / closing member)

Claims (6)

A launching device for launching a game ball into a game area by an electric drive source that generates magnetism;
A game control device for overall control of the game;
A subordinate control device for controlling the operation of the launching device;
Abnormal magnetic detection means for detecting the occurrence of abnormal magnetism,
A gaming machine equipped with
The abnormal magnetic detection means is
A reference magnetic state storage means for storing a magnetic state in an arrangement environment of the abnormal magnetic detection means as a reference magnetic state;
Comparing the reference magnetic state with the magnetic state in the environment where the abnormal magnetic detection means is present at present, the abnormal magnetism is generated when a difference outside a predetermined allowable range is detected. An abnormal signal output means for outputting an abnormal signal to the game control device;
With
The reference magnetic state storage means starts storing the reference magnetic state based on power-on of the gaming machine,
The game control device includes:
Storage completion determination means for determining whether or not the storage of the reference magnetic state by the reference magnetic state storage means has been completed after a lapse of a predetermined period from turning on the power of the gaming machine;
A storage completion command transmitting means for transmitting a storage completion command to the slave control device when it is determined that the storage of the reference magnetic state is completed;
With
The subordinate control device sets the launching device to an inoperable state based on power-on of the gaming machine, starts an initialization process, and changes the launching device to an operable state when receiving the storage completion command. A gaming machine characterized by that. The game area is provided with a variable prize device capable of receiving a game ball,
The game control device includes:
Work area data storage means capable of retaining data necessary as a game control work area even in the event of a power failure,
Game control state return means for returning the state of the game control related to the operation of the variable winning device when a power failure occurs, after returning from the power failure,
With
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game control state return means returns the state of the game control after a predetermined time has elapsed after transmitting the storage completion command. A display unit for displaying required game information is provided.
The game control state return means displays information related to the return timing of the game control state on the display unit, and information that prompts the player to release a game ball before the return timing of the game control state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed on the display unit. A discharge device for discharging the game ball;
The subordinate control device operates the discharge device based on a prize ball discharge command from the game control device to perform a prize ball discharge control, and holds information on a prize ball that has not been discharged even during a power failure. A prize ball information holding means;
In addition, when the gaming machine power is turned on, if the prize ball information holding means holds information on prize balls that have not been completely discharged, prize ball discharge control is performed until the storage completion command is received. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is on standby. The subordinate control device includes connection determination means for determining whether or not the game control device is connected.
When the game machine is powered on, if the connection determination means determines that the game control device is not connected, the launch device can be operated without receiving the storage completion command The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is changed to a state. An opening / closing member capable of changing the arrangement state between an open state and a closed state, and the opening / closing member includes the abnormal magnetic detection means;
6. The abnormality signal output means outputs an abnormality signal to the game control device based on a change in a magnetic state accompanying a change in an arrangement state of the opening / closing member. Game machines.

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