JP2005198992A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of confirming operating states of respective parts without changing a constitution. <P>SOLUTION: A MPU 33a of a main board 33, when turning the power on or when recovering from power failure, at first sets a built-in register of the MPU 33a and determines whether or not a clear signal for initializing storage contents of a built-in RAM of the MPU 33a is valid (S10 and S15). At this moment, when the clear signal is invalid, various types of processings to be executed for starting the game are executed (S20-S55). When the clear signal is valid, a pushing time of a clear switch 47a is notified and, when the pushing time is less than a first setting time, an initialization processing of initializing the storage contents of the built-in RAM is executed, however, when it is the first setting time or more, an operation confirmation processing of confirming the operating states of the respective parts of the Pachinko machine 1 is executed (S60 and S65). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that stores game information indicating the state of a game, retains the game information after the power is turned off, and initializes the stored contents when an initialization switch is operated.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the gaming machines, is generally equipped with a RAM for storing game information indicating a game state in the pachinko gaming machine. This RAM is connected to a backup power source, and is set so that stored game information can be retained even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or other abnormality. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

  The pachinko gaming machine sequentially stores the game information in the RAM while executing the game, and when the power is turned on again, the game information is read from the RAM and immediately before the power is turned off. It is set to return to the gaming state.

  The pachinko gaming machine has an initialization switch for initializing the stored contents of the RAM. When the initialization switch is operated when the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine stores the stored contents of the RAM. initialize. At the same time, the pachinko machine turns on all the lamps provided in the pachinko machine at the same time or sequentially, or outputs a sound to the effect of initialization from the speaker, thereby initializing the stored contents of the RAM. Notify the outside that it has been converted.

  By the way, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine, the operation state of the lamp and the speaker can be confirmed by operating the initialization switch when the power is turned on, but the operation state of other parts (for example, the electric accessory etc.) The only way to confirm this was to actually play a game. For this reason, in order to identify the cause location when a problem occurs, there is only a method for estimating the cause location from the state of the game, and there is a problem that it takes experience to accurately identify the cause location.

  Therefore, in order to solve this, by replacing the main board for operation confirmation that individually operates each part of the pachinko gaming machine with the main board that controls the game, each part is operated individually and the operation state of each part is confirmed. It has been proposed (see Patent Document 2).

  In addition, the main board that controls the game is configured so that the game can be selectively shifted to the game control mode for controlling the game and the operation confirmation mode for individually operating each part of the pachinko gaming machine by the changeover switch, and if necessary. It has also been proposed to check the operating state of each part by shifting the main board to the operation check mode (see also Patent Document 2).

According to these proposals, since the operating state of each part of the pachinko gaming machine can be confirmed individually, the cause of the failure can be accurately identified without requiring experience.
JP 2003-205161 A (paragraphs [0009] to [0081], FIGS. 4 to 6) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-113159 (paragraphs [0021] to [0175], FIGS. 2, 13, 15, and 17)

  However, when checking the operating state of each part of the pachinko gaming machine using the operation check main board, it is necessary to replace the main board for controlling the game with the operation check main board, and much effort is required accordingly. There was a problem that it took.

  In addition, when configuring the main board for controlling the game so that it can be selectively switched between the game control mode and the operation confirmation mode by the changeover switch, a changeover switch is newly added to the main board or other places of the pachinko gaming machine. There was a problem that it had to be provided.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming the operating state of each part without changing the configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention as set forth in claim 1 stores game information indicating a game state, and holds memory information after the power is turned off, and the memory holding means. An initialization switch that is a switch for initializing the stored content of the storage unit, and an initialization processing unit that executes an initialization process for initializing the stored content of the storage holding unit when an operation is applied to the initialization switch. In the gaming machine provided, when a specific operation designated in advance is applied to the initialization switch, a setting process which is a process preset in association with the specific operation is executed in preference to the operation of the initialization processing means. A setting processing means is provided.

  In this gaming machine, the memory holding means stores the game information and also holds the game information after the power is turned off. When the initialization switch is operated, the initialization processing means is stored in the memory holding means. An initialization process for initializing the stored contents of is executed. However, when a specific operation is applied to the initialization switch, the setting processing unit executes a setting process preset in association with the specific operation in preference to the operation of the initialization processing unit.

  That is, in this gaming machine, if various processes for confirming the operating state of each part of the gaming machine are set in the setting processing means in advance as a setting process, the game can be performed only by applying a specific operation to the initialization switch. Since the operation state of each part of the machine can be confirmed, there is no need to replace the board or newly provide a changeover switch as in the prior art in order to confirm the operation of each part.

Furthermore, the present invention can be realized simply by adding a program for setting processing means to a conventional apparatus.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming the operating state of each part without changing the configuration.

  The setting processing means may execute the setting processing prior to the operation of the initialization processing means, so that the setting processing may be executed in preference to the operation of the initialization processing means. By prohibiting the operation, the setting process may be executed in preference to the operation of the initialization processing means.

  Here, as described in claim 2, the gaming machine described above may be provided with content notification means for notifying at least one of the content of the operation applied to the initialization switch or the content of the setting process.

  By configuring the gaming machine in this way, it is possible to indirectly grasp the contents of the setting process by grasping the contents of the operation applied to the initialization switch, or directly grasp the contents of the setting process. .

For example, the content notification means may use at least one of an image, a sound, a light source, and a movable object for notification as described in claim 3.
That is, by using an image, sound, light source, and movable object, it is possible to grasp the contents of the operation performed on the initialization switch and the contents of the setting process through vision and hearing.

  Here, when the initialization switch is formed of a push button, as described in claim 4, it is preferable that the setting processing means designates the pressing time or the number of pressings of the initialization switch as the specific operation.

That is, the initialization process and the setting process can be switched depending on the pressing time and the number of times the initialization switch is pressed.
By the way, when the gaming machine includes a light source that is lit by receiving power, the setting processing means includes a lighting confirmation process for confirming a lighting state of the light source as one of the setting processes. It should be set. That is, it can be confirmed whether or not the light source is normally lit.

  When the gaming machine includes a sound output device that outputs sound, the setting processing means includes a sound confirmation process for confirming an operating state of the sound output device as one of the setting processes. It should be set. That is, it can be confirmed whether or not the audio output device operates normally.

  In addition, when the gaming machine includes a detection device that detects a game ball, the detection processing for confirming the operating state of the detection device is set as one of the setting processing in the setting processing means. Good to have been. That is, it can be confirmed whether or not the detection device operates normally.

  In addition, when the gaming machine is provided with an electric accessory which is an accessory that operates with electricity as power, the setting processing means confirms the operating state of the electric accessory as described in claim 8. The process may be set as one of the setting processes. That is, it can be confirmed whether or not the electric accessory operates normally.

  When the gaming machine is provided with a payout device for paying out game balls, as set forth in claim 9, the setting processing means includes a payout confirmation process for checking the operating state of the payout device as one of the setting processes. It should be set. That is, it can be confirmed whether or not the dispensing device operates normally.

  Further, when the gaming machine is provided with random number generating means for generating a random number used in a lottery for determining whether or not the game mode is advantageous to the player, the setting processing means includes a random number generating means. A random number confirmation process for confirming a random number generated by the means may be set as one of the setting processes. That is, it can be confirmed whether or not the random number is normally generated.

  Further, as set forth in claim 11, the setting processing means is preferably configured with a game checking process for checking whether or not the gaming machine can normally execute a series of games as one of the setting processes. . That is, it can be confirmed whether a series of games can be normally executed.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First, FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter also simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 1 according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 3 that is a casing of the pachinko machine 1 and an inner frame 5 that is attached to the outer frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed.
The inner frame 5 includes three inner frame lamps 7 that are turned on to produce a game, a game board 9 that provides a game to the player, and a player's operation to launch a game ball onto the game board 9. Handle 11 for performing the game, the upper tray 13 for storing game balls (prize balls) paid out as prizes from the pachinko machine 1 as a result of the game on the game board 9, and the upper tray 13 cannot store game balls. For example, a lower tray 15 for receiving game balls discharged from the upper tray 13 is provided.

  The game board 9 is composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a display 17 for displaying three special symbols 17a having characters and figures as elements and various images (not shown) related to the game, and a special symbol. Four special symbol hold lamps 19 that indicate to the player that the variation display of 17a is suspended, a start winning device 21 in which the player inserts a game ball to start the variation display of the special symbol 17a, A movable winning device 23 is provided for a player to throw in a game ball in the case of a jackpot game that is played when a “big hit” occurs.

  The start winning device 21 is of a so-called tulip type and includes a pair of movable pieces 21a that open and close in the left-right direction in the drawing. The movable winning device 23 includes an opening / closing plate 23a that tilts forward in the drawing to open the winning opening of the movable winning device 23.

  Furthermore, on the game board 9, a normal symbol display device 25 that is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays a normal symbol (not shown) consisting of a single digit number (0 to 9 in this embodiment), and a normal symbol. The four normal symbol hold lamps 27 that indicate to the player that the variable display is held, the pair of game board lamps 29 that are lit to produce the game, and the pair of game balls that detect the passage of the game ball A start gate 31 is provided.

Next, FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram showing a partial configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with an MPU 33a having a built-in CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, CTC (counter / timer circuit), etc., and controls games in the pachinko machine 1. A main substrate 33 is provided. The MPU 33a is configured to be able to supply power separately to the built-in RAM and other parts.

Various substrates and various devices are connected to the main substrate 33 to construct a control system for the pachinko machine 1.
That is, first, on the main board 33, a gate sensor 31a that detects that a game ball has passed through the start gate 31 and a start port sensor 21b that detects that a game ball has been inserted into the start port of the start winning device 21. And the solenoid 21c which drives the movable piece 21a of the start winning device 21 is connected.

  Further, the main board 33 has a specific area sensor 23b for detecting that a game ball is thrown into a specific area at the winning opening of the movable winning apparatus 23, and a general area different from the specific area at the winning opening of the movable winning apparatus 23. A count sensor 23c that detects that a game ball has been thrown into the area and a solenoid 23d that drives the opening / closing plate 23a of the movable winning device 23 are connected.

  The main board 33 has a prize ball control board 35 for controlling a payout device 37 for paying out the prize balls to the upper tray 13 and a speaker 41 installed in the pachinko machine 1, voice, sound effects, and music. Are connected to a sound control board 39 for outputting sound such as. The prize ball control board 35 is equipped with an MPU (not shown) configured similarly to the MPU 33a.

  The main board 33 has an inner frame lamp 7, a game board lamp 29, a special symbol hold lamp 19, a lamp control board 43 that lights the normal symbol hold lamp 27, and various images related to the special symbol 17a and games on the display 17. Or a symbol control board 45 that displays a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 25 is connected.

  Furthermore, the main board 33 converts AC power (AC24V in this embodiment) supplied from the outside of the pachinko machine 1 into a plurality of types of DC power (DC + 5V, DC + 12V, DC + 24V, DC + 32V in this embodiment), A power supply board 47 to be supplied to each part of the pachinko machine 1 is connected.

  Here, the control system of the pachinko machine 1 is set so that the player will not suffer a disadvantage even if a power failure or other abnormality occurs during the game and the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. That is, the power supply board 47 is mounted with an electric double layer capacitor (not shown), and direct current power is supplied to the built-in RAM of the MPU 33a and the built-in RAM of the MPU of the prize ball control board 35 after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. It is set to supply for 20 hours or more. Then, the MPU 33a sequentially stores game information indicating the game state in the internal RAM of the MPU 33a, and the MPU of the prize ball control board 35 stores the number of prize balls to be paid out in the internal RAM of the MPU. It is set to store sequentially. It should be noted that the stored contents of the internal RAM of the MPU 33a and the stored contents of the internal RAM of the MPU of the prize ball control board 35 are initialized in the power supply board 47 so that they can be initialized as necessary. A clear SW 47a that is a push button switch is provided.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is configured in the same manner as a known pachinko machine.
Hereinafter, the flow of various processes executed by the MPU 33a will be described. However, the MPU 33a is set to perform the same processing as that of the main board of a known pachinko machine except for the processing according to the present invention. Therefore, here, only the processing according to the present invention will be described in detail, and description of well-known processing will be omitted.

Here, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of power-on processing executed by the MPU 33a. This process is started when the power is turned on or when a power failure is restored.
As shown in FIG. 3, when this process is started, the MPU 33a first acquires information to be set in the internal register of the MPU 33a from the stack area secured in the internal RAM of the MPU 33a, and stores the internal register of the MPU 33a. (S10). Then, it is determined whether or not a clear signal indicating that the clear SW 47a is pressed is valid (S15). At this time, the MPU 33a determines that the clear signal is valid when the state in which the clear signal is input is maintained for a certain time (in this embodiment, 1 second) or longer.

  If the clear signal is invalid (No: S15), it is determined whether or not the power-off check value stored in the built-in RAM is normal (S20). The power-off check value is a numerical value indicating whether or not the power of the pachinko machine 1 has been normally turned off. The MPU 33a can be used only when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is normally turned off. The check value is set so that it can be stored in the internal RAM of the MPU 33a when the pachinko machine 1 is powered off.

  If the power-off check value is abnormal (No: S20), the process immediately proceeds to S40 described later. On the other hand, if it is normal (Yes: S20), it is determined whether or not the checksum, which is a numerical value indicating whether or not the stored content stored in the internal RAM is normal, is normal. Determine (S25). At this time, the MPU 33a calculates a checksum based on the stored contents of the internal RAM, and if the calculated checksum matches the checksum stored in the internal RAM, the checksum is normal. Judge that there is.

  If the checksum stored in the built-in RAM is normal (Yes: S25), a power failure recovery command is created (S30). The power failure recovery command is transmitted to the winning ball control board 35, the sound control board 39, the lamp control board 43, and the symbol control board 45, and is sent in S35 described later. More specifically, the power failure recovery command for the prize ball control board 35 instructs to pay out the remaining prize balls that have been paid out immediately before the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. Also, the power failure recovery command for the voice control board 39 designates the voice output from the speaker 41 immediately before the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. The power failure recovery command for the lamp control board 43 is used to specify lighting patterns of various lamps immediately before the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. The power failure recovery command for the symbol control board 45 designates an image displayed on the display 17 immediately before the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off or a normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 25. is there.

  When the creation of these power failure recovery commands is completed, the MPU 33a executes a power failure recovery process for returning the pachinko machine 1 to the gaming state immediately before the power is turned off by transmitting these power failure recovery commands (S35). ), The pachinko machine 1 is returned to the gaming state immediately before the power is turned off.

  On the other hand, if the checksum is abnormal in S25 (No: S25), the MPU 33a determines that the storage content of the internal RAM is broken and initializes the storage content of the internal RAM. Is executed (S40). In this initialization process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to the effect that the symbol control board 45 is to execute the initialization process (see FIG. 5A), and the voice control board 39 performs the initialization process. The fact that the initialization process is to be executed is notified by outputting a voice to execute. Then, by setting 0 in the storage area of the internal RAM, the recorded contents of the internal RAM are initialized.

  When the initialization process ends, a power-on command is created (S45). This power-on command is transmitted to the prize ball control board 35, the voice control board 39, the lamp control board 43, and the symbol control board 45, as with the power failure recovery command described above. It is transmitted at S50. More specifically, the power-on command for the prize ball control board 35 instructs initialization of the internal RAM of the MPU of the prize ball control board 35. Further, the power-on command for the voice control board 39 designates the voice output from the speaker 41 as silence. The power-on command for the lamp control board 43 specifies lighting patterns of various lamps while the pachinko machine 1 is on standby (that is, a state where the player is not playing a game). The power-on command for the symbol control board 45 designates an image to be displayed on the display 17 when the power is turned on or a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 25.

  When the creation of these power-on commands is completed, the MPU 33a transmits these power-on commands and permits a timer INT interrupt, which is a timer interrupt by the built-in CTC (S50), and thereafter a timer INT interrupt is generated. Each time, a game is executed while executing a preset random number update process (S55). In this random number update process, the MPU 33a makes a lottery (that is, “big hit”) every time a timer INT interrupt occurs (every 2 ms in this embodiment) whether or not the game mode is advantageous to the player. A random number used for determining whether or not there is a variation pattern of the special symbol 17a, a random number used for determining a combination of the special symbol 17a to be stopped, and a random number used for determining a normal symbol to be stopped. Update the value of various random numbers such as. However, since the values of these random numbers and the method of updating the values are the same as those of known pachinko machines, further explanation is omitted here.

  On the other hand, if the clear signal is valid in S15 (Yes: S15), the MPU 33a counts the clear signal input time while counting the input time of the clear signal with the built-in CTC for a certain time (10 seconds in this embodiment). Is notified as the pressing time of the clear SW 47a (S60). At this time, the MPU 33a causes the symbol control board 45 to display the pressing time of the clear SW 47a on the display 17 (see FIG. 5B) and causes the voice control board 39 to output the pressing time of the clear SW 47a as a voice. Thus, the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is notified.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the pressing time is equal to or longer than a first specified time (2 seconds in the present embodiment) specified in advance (S65), and the pressing time is less than the first specified time. In this case (No: S65), the process proceeds to S40 described above, and the internal RAM is initialized.

On the other hand, when the pressing time is equal to or longer than the first designated time (Yes: S65), an operation confirmation process set in advance for confirming the operation state of each part of the pachinko machine 1 is started.
Here, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation confirmation process executed by the MPU 33a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the operation check process is started, the MPU 33a first determines whether or not the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than a second specified time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) specified in advance. Determine (S100). If it is less than the second designated time (No: S100), a lighting confirmation process for confirming the lighting state of the inner frame lamp 7, the game board lamp 29, the special symbol hold lamp 19, and the normal symbol hold lamp 27 is performed. The process is repeated until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off (S105). In this lighting confirmation process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to execute the lighting confirmation process on the symbol control board 45 (see FIG. 5C), and performs the lighting confirmation process on the voice control board 39. A sound to be executed is output as a sound to notify that the lighting confirmation process is to be executed. Then, the inner frame lamp 7, the game board lamp 29, the special symbol hold lamp 19, the normal symbol hold lamp 27 and the like are individually lit on the lamp control board 43.

  On the other hand, in S100, when the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than the second set time (Yes: S100), the MPU 33a determines that the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is specified in advance (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not it is 4 seconds or more (S110). If it is less than the third designated time (No: S110), the voice confirmation process for confirming the operating state of the voice control board 39 and the speaker 41 is repeatedly executed until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off ( S115). In this voice confirmation process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to execute the voice confirmation process on the symbol control board 45 (see FIG. 5 (d)), and the voice control board 39 performs the voice confirmation process. A sound to be executed is output as a sound to notify that the sound confirmation process is to be executed. Then, all sounds set on the sound control board 39 are sequentially output from the speaker 41.

  On the other hand, in S110, when the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than the third specified time (Yes: S110), the MPU 33a specifies the fourth specified time (this embodiment) in which the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is specified in advance. Then, it is determined whether or not it is 5 seconds or more (S120). If it is less than the fourth specified time (No: S120), the pachinko machine 1 performs the detection confirmation process for confirming the operation state of the gate sensor 31a, the start port sensor 21b, the specific area sensor 23b, and the count sensor 23c. The process is repeated until the power is turned off (S125). In this detection confirmation process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to execute the detection confirmation process on the symbol control board 45 (see FIG. 6A), and also performs the detection confirmation process on the voice control board 39. The fact that it is executed is output as a voice to notify that the detection confirmation process is to be executed. Then, a game ball is thrown into the start gate 31, the start winning device 21, and the movable winning device 23, and the inner frame lamp 7 and the game board lamp 29 are lit on the lamp control board 43 each time the above-mentioned sensor detects the game ball. Let

  On the other hand, in S120, when the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than the fourth specified time (Yes: S120), the MPU 33a sets the pressing time of the clear SW 47a in advance to the fifth specified time (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether it was 6 seconds or more (S130). If it is less than the fifth designated time (No: S130), the accessory confirmation process for confirming the operating state of the start winning device 21 and the movable winning device 23 is repeated until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. Execute (S135). In this accessory confirmation process, the MPU 33a causes the symbol control board 45 to display characters on the display 17 to execute the accessory confirmation process (see FIG. 6B), and the voice control board 39 displays the accessory. The fact that the confirmation process is to be executed is output as a voice to notify that the accessory confirmation process is to be executed. Then, the solenoid 21c and the solenoid 23d are individually driven to individually open and close the movable piece 21a of the start winning device 21 and the opening / closing plate 23a of the movable winning device 23.

  On the other hand, when the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than the fifth specified time in S130 (Yes: S130), the MPU 33a determines that the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is specified in advance (the sixth specified time (this embodiment)). Then, it is determined whether or not it is 7 seconds or more (S140). If it is less than the sixth designated time (No: S140), the payout confirmation process for confirming the operating state of the prize ball control board 35 and the payout device 37 is repeatedly executed until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. (S145). In this payout confirmation process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to execute the payout confirmation process on the symbol control board 45 (see FIG. 6C), and also performs a payout confirmation process on the voice control board 39. The fact that the execution is executed is output as a voice to notify that the payout confirmation process is executed. Then, the prize ball control board 35 is made to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

  On the other hand, in S140, when the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than the sixth specified time (Yes: S140), the MPU 33a determines that the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is specified in advance (the seventh specified time (this embodiment)). Then, it is determined whether or not it is 8 seconds or more (S150). If it is less than the seventh specified time (No: S150), the random number confirmation process for confirming the random number generated by the MPU 33a is repeatedly executed until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off (S155). In this random number confirmation process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to execute the random number confirmation process on the symbol control board 45 (see FIG. 7A), and also performs a random number confirmation process on the voice control board 39. A sound to be executed is output as a sound to notify that the random number confirmation process is to be executed. Each time a game ball is inserted into the start winning device 21 or the start gate 31, various random numbers generated at that time on the symbol control board 45 and images corresponding thereto (that is, the special symbol 17a, the normal symbol, etc.) ) Are displayed.

  On the other hand, in S150, when the pressing time of the clear SW 47a is equal to or longer than the seventh specified time (Yes: S150), the MPU 33a confirms whether the pachinko machine 1 can normally execute a series of games. The game confirmation process is repeatedly executed until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off (S160). In this game confirmation process, the MPU 33a displays characters on the display 17 to the effect that the game confirmation process is to be executed on the symbol control board 45 (see FIG. 7B), and also performs a game confirmation process on the voice control board 39. The fact that it is to be executed is output as a sound to notify that the game confirmation process is to be executed. Then, a demonstration set to sequentially execute a normal game or a jackpot game is executed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the initialization process and the operation confirmation process can be switched depending on the pressing time of the clear SW 47a. That is, the operating state of each part of the pachinko machine 1 can be confirmed simply by pressing the clear SW 47a for the first specified time or longer. Therefore, in order to confirm the operation of each part, the main board is replaced as in the conventional case. There is no need to newly provide a changeover switch. Furthermore, confirmation of the operating state of each part of the pachinko machine 1 can be realized simply by adding an operation confirmation processing program to the built-in ROM of the MPU 33a.

That is, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming the operating state of each part without changing the configuration.
Further, since the pressing time of the clear SW 47a and the process executed by the pachinko machine 1 are displayed on the display 17 or output by voice, the contents of the process executed by the pachinko machine 1 can be grasped through visual and auditory senses. .

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the lighting check process is one of the operation check processes, the inner frame lamp 7, the game board lamp 29, the special symbol hold lamp 19, and the normal symbol hold lamp 27 are normally turned on. It can be confirmed whether or not.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the voice confirmation process is one of the operation confirmation processes, it can be confirmed whether or not the voice control board 39 and the speaker 41 operate normally.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, since the detection confirmation process is one of the operation confirmation processes, whether or not the gate sensor 31a, the start port sensor 21b, the specific area sensor 23b, and the count sensor 23c operate normally. Can be confirmed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the accessory confirmation process is one of the operation confirmation processes, whether or not the movable piece 21a of the start winning device 21 and the opening / closing plate 23a of the movable winning device 23 are normally opened and closed. Can be confirmed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the payout confirmation process is one of the operation confirmation processes, so it is possible to confirm whether the prize ball control board 35 and the payout device 37 operate normally.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the random number confirmation process is one of the operation confirmation processes, it can be confirmed whether or not the random numbers are normally generated.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, since the game confirmation process is one of the operation confirmation processes, it can be confirmed whether or not the pachinko machine 1 can normally execute a series of games. In the present embodiment, the built-in RAM of the MPU 33a corresponds to the storage holding means of the present invention, and the clear SW 47a corresponds to the initialization switch of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the power-on process S40 executed by the MPU 33a corresponds to the initialization processing means of the present invention, and the operation confirmation process (S100 to S160) executed by the MPU 33a corresponds to the setting processing means of the present invention. To do.

  In this embodiment, the power-on processing S45 and S60 executed by the MPU 33a, the operation confirmation processing S105, S115, S125, S135, S145, S155, and S160 executed by the MPU 33a, the voice control board 39, The speaker 41, the symbol control board 45, and the display 17 correspond to the content notification means of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the inner frame lamp 7, the game board lamp 29, the special symbol hold lamp 19 and the normal symbol hold lamp 27 correspond to the light source of the present invention, and the sound control board 39 and the speaker 41 of the present invention. It corresponds to an audio output device.

  In the present embodiment, the gate sensor 31a, the start port sensor 21b, the specific area sensor 23b, and the count sensor 23c correspond to the detection device of the present invention, and the start winning device 21 and the movable winning device 23 are the electric motor of the present invention. It corresponds to an accessory.

The prize ball control board 35 and the payout device 37 correspond to the payout device of the present invention, and S55 of the power-on process executed by the MPU 33a corresponds to the random number generating means of the present invention.
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various forms can be taken as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. .

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the MPU 33a is set to switch the content of the process executed in the operation check process depending on the pressing time of the clear SW 47a. However, the MPU 33a may be set to switch according to the number of times of pressing. In this case, the MPU 33a may be set so as to notify the number of times of pressing.

In the above embodiment, the contents of the process executed in the operation check process are switched. However, the operation check process may be set so that all the processes are executed.
In the above embodiment, the MPU 33a performs the operation confirmation process without performing the initialization process when the clear SW 47a is pressed for the first specified time or longer. After that, the initialization process may be set to be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the content of the process performed with the pachinko machine 1 was displayed on the display 17, or it alert | reported by outputting the sound from the speaker 41, the inner frame lamp 7, the game board lamp 29, special Notification may be performed by turning on the symbol holding lamp 19 and the normal symbol holding lamp 27, or by providing a movable object configured to be operable in the pachinko machine 1 and operating the movable object.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. However, the present invention may be applied to other types of game machines such as a slot machine or a game machine that performs a slot game using a game ball (so-called “patrick lot”). But of course.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a part of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of power activation which MPU33a performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the operation confirmation process which MPU33a performs. It is drawing which shows an example in which the character was displayed on the display. It is drawing which shows an example in which the character was displayed on the display. It is drawing which shows an example in which the character was displayed on the display.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 3 ... Outer frame, 5 ... Inner frame, 7 ... Inner frame lamp, 9 ... Game board, 11 ... Handle, 13 ... Upper saucer, 15 ... Lower saucer, 17 ... Display, 17a ... Special symbol, 19 ... Special symbol holding lamp, 21 ... Starting winning device, 21a ... Moving piece, 21b ... Starting port sensor, 21c ... Solenoid, 23 ... Moving winning device, 23a ... Opening / closing plate, 23b ... Specific area sensor, 23c ... Count sensor, 23d ... Solenoid, 25 ... Normal symbol display device, 27 ... Normal symbol hold lamp, 29 ... Game board lamp, 31 ... Start gate, 31a ... Gate sensor, 33 ... Main board, 33a ... MPU, 35 ... Prize ball control board, 37 ... Dispensing device, 39 ... Audio control board, 41 ... Speaker, 43 ... Lamp control board, 47 ... Power supply board, 47a ... Clear SW.

Claims (11)

Storing the game information indicating the state of the game, and storing the game information after the power is turned off;
An initialization switch that is a switch for initializing the storage contents of the storage holding means;
When an operation is applied to the initialization switch, initialization processing means for executing initialization processing for initializing the storage contents of the storage holding means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A setting processing means for executing a setting process which is a process preset in association with the specific operation in preference to the operation of the initialization processing means when a specific operation designated in advance is applied to the initialization switch. A gaming machine comprising:   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising content notifying means for notifying at least one of a content of an operation applied to the initialization switch or a content of the setting process.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the content notification means uses at least one of an image, a sound, a light source, and a movable object for notification. The initialization switch consists of a push button,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the setting processing means designates a pressing time or a pressing frequency of the initialization switch as the specific operation. The gaming machine includes a light source that is turned on when power is supplied,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a lighting confirmation process for confirming a lighting state of the light source is set in the setting processing means as one of the setting processes. The gaming machine includes an audio output device that outputs audio,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a voice confirmation process for confirming an operating state of the voice output device is set as one of the setting processes in the setting processing means. . The gaming machine includes a detection device that detects a game ball,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a detection confirmation process for confirming an operating state of the detection device is set as one of the setting processes in the setting processing means. The gaming machine includes an electric accessory that is an accessory that operates by using electricity as power.
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the setting processing means is set with one of the setting processes, which is an accessory confirmation process for confirming an operating state of the electric accessory. Machine. The gaming machine includes a payout device for paying out game balls,
9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a payout confirmation process for confirming an operating state of the payout device is set as one of the setting processes in the setting processing means. The gaming machine includes random number generating means for generating a random number used in a lottery for determining whether or not the game mode is advantageous to the player,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a random number confirmation process for confirming a random number generated by the random number generation means is set as one of the setting processes in the setting processing means. Machine.   A game confirmation process for confirming whether or not the gaming machine can normally execute a series of games is set as one of the setting processes in the setting processing means. Item 15. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 10.

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