JP2008061958A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the strict management of an abnormality pertaining to the winning of prizes. <P>SOLUTION: It is judged whether the abnormality pertaining to the winning of prizes occurs or not depending on the comparison of respective frequencies of winning individual normal prize winning slots and individual starter slots with game balls as detected during the unit period with criterion values for abnormality in the frequencies of winning prizes set for the judgment of the abnormality pertaining to the winning of prizes involved. The criterion values for abnormality in the frequencies of winning prizes used for the judgment of whether such an abnormality occurs or not is altered as operated with a frequency of winning prize abnormality criterion value switch 572 (S304 and S305). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by firing the game medium in a game area provided with a winning device capable of winning a game medium.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a game is performed by launching a gaming medium in a gaming area provided with a winning device capable of winning a gaming medium such as a game ball. There are pachinko machines and other gaming machines.

  As such a gaming machine, in order to prevent the occurrence of unauthorized winnings to the winning device performed by an unauthorized person, the allowable number of winnings per unit time is set for each winning slot on the main control board, and the allowable winning number Is compared with the number of winnings counted in the RAM within the limit unit to determine whether it is normal or abnormal, and when the number of winnings at each winning opening exceeds the allowable number of winnings, an abnormality notification is performed. There was what was constituted in this way (patent document 1).

In addition, as a device for determining such a prize-related abnormality, for a gaming machine equipped with two start winning openings, the number of winning winnings is monitored to determine the ratio of the starting wins for the two start winning openings. Game management configured to perform abnormality determination for determining whether or not normal based on whether or not out of range, determine that it is abnormal when the ratio is out of a predetermined range, and perform abnormality notification There was a device (Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-310999 A (paragraph numbers 0047 to 0049) JP-A-2005-323980 (paragraph numbers 0115, 0124 to 0126, 0179)

  However, in a gaming machine equipped with a main board in which the allowable number of winnings per unit time as described above is set for each winning opening, the allowable number of winnings cannot be changed. However, there is a problem that it is not possible to determine an illegal winning due to a clever fraud. Further, in the gaming management apparatus for determining an abnormality related to winning as described above, there is a problem that the determination value used for the abnormality determination can be changed by the gaming management apparatus but cannot be performed by the gaming machine. . Due to such problems, there has been a problem in the prior art that it is impossible to strictly manage anomalies related to winning.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of strictly managing an abnormality related to winning.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A winning device (a first normal winning port 29, a second normal winning port 30, a third normal winning port 33, a fourth normal winning port 39, a first start port 15a, which can win game media (game balls). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) in which a game is performed by firing a gaming medium in a gaming area (gaming area 7) provided with a second start port 15b),
Winning detection means (first winning port switch 29a, second winning port switch 30a, third winning port switch 33a, fourth winning port switch 39a, first start port switch 14a for detecting the winning of game media to the winning device. The second starter switch 14b),
In order to determine an abnormality related to winning in the winning device based on the number of winnings during the period (the value of the winning number counter in FIG. 23) indicating the number of winnings of the game medium during a predetermined unit period (winning number determination time in FIG. 24). The abnormality determination value changing operation means (the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 in FIG. 4 and the winnings in FIGS. 5 and 6) operated when changing the abnormality determination value (first and second winning number abnormality determination value) set to Number abnormality determination value switch 572),
Game control means (game control microcomputer 560) including a game control processor (CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means includes monitoring means (game control microcomputer 560, winning number monitoring processing of S21 in FIG. 22) for monitoring the winning status of the winning device.
The monitoring means includes
An abnormality determination value storage means (RAM 55) for storing the abnormality determination value;
A winning number calculating means (S42 to S45, S48 in FIG. 23, S52 in FIG. 24) for calculating the number of winnings for the period based on detection of winning by the winning detecting means in the unit period;
Whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred based on comparing the number of winnings during the period calculated by the winning number calculating means with the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means Abnormality determination means (S52 to S55 in FIG. 24) for determining
Abnormal signal output means for outputting an abnormality signal (first winning number abnormality signal, second winning number abnormality signal) indicating that an abnormality has occurred to the outside of the gaming machine when the abnormality determination means determines that an abnormality has occurred. (S57a and S57b in FIG. 24, information output circuit 53);
In response to an operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means, abnormality determination value changing means for changing the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means used in the abnormality determination means (S304, S305 in FIG. 18). ).

  According to such a configuration, the number of period winnings indicating the number of winnings of the game medium to the winning device during the unit period is calculated, and the calculated period winning number and an abnormality related to winning in the winning device are determined. An abnormality indicating that an abnormality has occurred when it is determined whether or not an abnormality relating to winning a prize apparatus has occurred, based on the comparison with the abnormality determination value set in A signal is output outside the gaming machine. Thus, when an abnormality related to winning a prize in the winning device occurs, it can be confirmed from information obtained outside the gaming machine that such an abnormality has occurred. Then, the abnormality determination value used for determining whether or not such an abnormality has occurred is changed according to the operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means. Thereby, in the gaming machine, the setting of the abnormality determination value can be changed, and abnormality relating to winning in the winning device can be managed more strictly. For example, the abnormality determination value can be set flexibly such that the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the model of the gaming machine, and the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the installation state of the gaming machine in the game hall. Thus, it becomes possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to winning in the winning device.

(2) Winning devices (first normal winning port 29, second normal winning port 30, third normal winning port 33, fourth normal winning port 39, first start port 15a, which can win game media (game balls). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) in which a game is performed by firing a gaming medium in a gaming area (gaming area 7) provided with a second start port 15b),
An effect device for producing a game (variation display device 9, decoration lamp 25, top frame lamp 28a, left frame lamp 28b, right frame lamp 28c, speaker 27),
Winning detection means (first winning port switch 29a, second winning port switch 30a, third winning port switch 33a, fourth winning port switch 39a, first start port switch 14a for detecting the winning of game media to the winning device. The second starter switch 14b),
In order to determine an abnormality related to winning in the winning device based on the number of winnings in a period (the value of the winning number counter in FIG. 23) indicating the number of winnings of the game medium during a predetermined unit period (winning number determination time in FIG. 23). The abnormality determination value changing operation means (an abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 in FIG. 4 and a winning number abnormality determination value switch in FIGS. 5 and 6) operated when changing the abnormality determination value (winning number abnormality determination value) set in FIG. 572),
A game control means (game control microcomputer 560) that includes a game control processor (CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (effect control command) for controlling the effect device;
Effect control means (production control microcomputer 800) including an effect control processor (CPU 86) for controlling the effect device based on a control signal output from the game control means;
The game control means includes monitoring means for monitoring the winning status of the winning device (winning number monitoring process in S21 of FIG. 22),
The monitoring means includes
An abnormality determination value storage means (RAM 55) for storing the abnormality determination value;
Winning number calculation means (S42 to S45, S48 in FIG. 23, S52 in FIG. 33) for calculating the number of winnings for the period based on detection of winning by the winning detection means during the unit period;
Whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred based on comparing the number of winnings during the period calculated by the winning number calculating means with the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means Abnormality determination means (S52 to S55 in FIG. 33) for determining
When the abnormality determining means determines that an abnormality has occurred, an abnormality signal (first winning number abnormality command, second winning number abnormality command) indicating that an abnormality has occurred as a control signal output to the effect control means An abnormal signal output means (S57c and S57d in FIG. 33, S108 in FIG. 19),
In response to an operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means, abnormality determination value changing means for changing the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means used in the abnormality determination means (S304, S305 in FIG. 18). ).

  According to such a configuration, the number of period winnings indicating the number of winnings of the game medium to the winning device during the unit period is calculated, and the calculated period winning number and an abnormality related to winning in the winning device are determined. An abnormality indicating that an abnormality has occurred when it is determined whether or not an abnormality relating to winning a prize apparatus has occurred, based on the comparison with the abnormality determination value set in The signal is output as a control signal output to the effect control means. As a result, when an abnormality related to winning a prize in the winning device occurs, it becomes possible to confirm that such an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine using information obtained through the effect control means, and such an abnormality can be confirmed early. Be able to discover. Then, the abnormality determination value used for determining whether or not such an abnormality has occurred is changed according to the operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means. Thereby, in the gaming machine, the setting of the abnormality determination value can be changed, and abnormality relating to winning in the winning device can be managed more strictly. For example, the abnormality determination value can be set flexibly such that the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the model of the gaming machine, and the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the installation state of the gaming machine in the game hall. Thus, it becomes possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to winning in the winning device.

(3) The abnormality determining means is a first period winning number (the first number in FIG. 24 and FIG. 33) in which the period winning number calculated by the winning number calculating means can identify that an abnormality has occurred based on the abnormality determination value. The first determination (S52 in FIG. 24 and FIG. 33) for determining that an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred is made when the first winning number abnormality determination value) is reached, and is calculated by the winning number calculation means When the number of winnings made for the period has reached a second period winning number (second winning number abnormality determination value in FIGS. 24 and 33) larger than the first period winning number, A second determination (S56 in FIG. 24 and FIG. 33) is performed to determine that an abnormality related to winning has occurred,
The abnormal signal output means is a first abnormal signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred when the first determination is made by the abnormality determination means (first winning number abnormality signal, first winning number abnormality command). (S57a in FIG. 24, S57c in FIG. 33) and a second abnormality signal (second winning number abnormality signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred when the second determination is performed by the abnormality determination means. , Second prize number abnormality command) (S57b in FIG. 24, S57d in FIG. 33).

  According to such a configuration, when the number of period winnings reaches the first period winning number, the first determination for determining that an abnormality has occurred is performed, and the first abnormality signal is output, and the period winnings are achieved. When the number reaches the second period winning number which is larger than the first period winning number, the second determination for determining that an abnormality has occurred and the second abnormality signal is output. The fact that an abnormality has occurred is divided into two levels by the first abnormal signal and the second abnormal signal. Thereby, it is possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to winning in the winning device.

  (4) Abnormality notification means for notifying that an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred by controlling the effect device based on the abnormality signal output from the game control means. (Production control microcomputer 800, S221 to S224 in FIG. 36) is further included.

  According to such a configuration, based on the abnormality signal output from the game control means, by controlling the effect device by the effect control means, it is notified that an abnormality related to winning a prize device has occurred, Since the fact that an abnormality related to winning a prize device has occurred due to the effect using the effect device, the gaming machine confirms that such an abnormality has occurred by using information obtained from the effect device. It becomes possible to detect such an abnormality even earlier.

(5) A winning device (first normal winning port 29, second normal winning port 30, third normal winning port 33, fourth normal winning port 39, first start port 15a, which can win a game medium (game ball). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) in which a game is performed by firing a gaming medium in a gaming area (gaming area 7) provided with a second start port 15b),
An effect device for producing a game (variation display device 9, decoration lamp 25, top frame lamp 28a, left frame lamp 28b, right frame lamp 28c, speaker 27),
Winning detection means (first winning port switch 29a, second winning port switch 30a, third winning port switch 33a, fourth winning port switch 39a, first start port switch 14a for detecting the winning of game media to the winning device. The second starter switch 14b),
In order to determine an abnormality related to winning in the winning device based on the number of winnings in a period (the value of the winning number counter in FIG. 23) indicating the number of winnings of the game medium during a predetermined unit period (winning number determination time in FIG. 23). The abnormality determination value changing operation means (the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 in FIG. 38, the winnings in FIGS. 5 and 6) operated when changing the abnormality determination value (first and second winning number abnormality determination value) set in FIG. Number abnormality determination value switch 572),
A game control means (game control microcomputer 560) that includes a game control processor (CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (effect control command) for controlling the effect device;
Effect control means (production control microcomputer 800) including an effect control processor (CPU 86) for controlling the effect device based on a control signal output from the game control means;
The game control means includes
As a control signal to be output, a winning detection control signal output that outputs a winning detection control signal (normal winning detection command, start winning detection command) indicating that the winning has been detected based on detection of a winning by the winning detection means Means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S701 to S704 in FIG. 42, S107a and S108 in FIG. 41),
The production control means includes monitoring means (production control microcomputer 800, winning number monitoring production processing in S601 of FIG. 44) for monitoring the winning status of the winning device,
The monitoring means includes
An abnormality determination value storage means (RAM 85 in FIG. 38) for storing the abnormality determination value;
Based on detection of winning by the winning detection means indicated by the winning detection control signal during the unit period, winning number calculating means for calculating the number of winnings during the period (S632 to S635, S646 in FIG. 45, S652 in FIG. 46). When,
Whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred based on comparing the number of winnings during the period calculated by the winning number calculating means with the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means An abnormality determination means (S652 to S655 in FIG. 46) for determining
Abnormality notifying means (S657a, S657b in FIG. 46) for notifying that an abnormality relating to winning in the winning device has occurred by controlling the effect device when the abnormality determining means determines that an abnormality has occurred; ,
In response to an operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means, an abnormality determination value changing means for changing the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means used in the abnormality determination means (S201a in FIG. 43, FIG. 18). (S304, S305).

  According to such a configuration, the effect control means calculates the number of winnings during the period indicating the number of winnings of the game medium during the unit period based on the detection of the winning indicated by the winning detection control signal from the game control means. A determination is made as to whether or not an abnormality relating to winning a prize device has occurred, based on a comparison between the calculated number of winnings during the period and an abnormality determination value set for determining an abnormality relating to winning in the winning apparatus. When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the effect control device controls the effect device to notify that an abnormality related to winning the prize device has occurred. It is notified that an abnormality related to winning a prize has occurred. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to confirm that such an abnormality has occurred based on information obtained from the effect device, and to detect such an abnormality even earlier. Then, the abnormality determination value used for determining whether or not such an abnormality has occurred is changed according to the operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means. Thereby, in the gaming machine, the setting of the abnormality determination value can be changed, and abnormality relating to winning in the winning device can be managed more strictly. For example, the abnormality determination value can be set flexibly such that the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the model of the gaming machine, and the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the installation state of the gaming machine in the game hall. Thus, it becomes possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to winning in the winning device.

  (6) The abnormality notification means, when it is determined by the abnormality determination means that an abnormality has occurred, a plurality of predetermined notification modes (first winning number abnormality notification effect, second in FIGS. 36 and 46). The notification is made in accordance with the notification mode selected from the winning number abnormality notification effect) (S222, S224 in FIG. 36, S657a, S657b in FIG. 46).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, notification is performed in accordance with a notification mode selected from a plurality of predetermined notification modes, so that a variety of notifications, for example, The notification mode can be changed according to the type of abnormality.

(7) The effect device displays a display result by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) each of which can be identified based on the fact that a starting condition is established based on the winning of a game medium in the winning device. Including a variable display device (variable display device 9) for derivation display,
When the abnormality determining unit determines that an abnormality has occurred, the abnormality notifying unit continues the notification even after the variable display device starts the variable display of the identification information (FIG. 37 of the third embodiment). 36, S221 to S224 in FIG. 36, and S401 to S403 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the notification is continued even after the variable display device starts the variable display of the identification information. By performing such continuous notification, it becomes possible to detect such an abnormality at an early stage when an abnormality relating to winning in the winning device occurs.

(8) Unit period changing operation means (anomaly monitoring setting switch 57 in FIGS. 4 and 38, FIG. 5 and FIG. 5) operated when changing the unit period used for calculating the period winning number by the winning number calculating means. A winning number determination time switch 573) of FIG.
The monitoring means includes
Unit period value storage means (RAM 55 in FIG. 4, RAM 85 in FIG. 38) for storing the value of the unit period used in the abnormality determination means;
When the unit period changing operation means is operated to change the unit period (winning number determination time in FIG. 23 and FIG. 45), the unit period value storage used in the abnormality determination means according to the operation. And unit period changing means (S306, S307 in FIG. 18, S201a in FIG. 43) for changing the unit period stored in the means.

  According to such a configuration, the value of the unit period used for calculating the number of winning a period is changed according to the operation by the unit period changing operation means. Thereby, in the gaming machine, it becomes possible to change the unit period used for calculating the number of winnings for the period, and it is possible to manage the abnormality related to winning to the winning device more strictly.

  (9) The abnormality determination means continues the predetermined number of times (the number of winning prizes determined in FIG. 23 and FIG. 45) for the period calculated by the winning number calculation means during the continuous unit period. It is determined that an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred when the winning situation determination condition that the predetermined number of winnings in the period indicated by the abnormality determination value is satisfied (S55 in FIG. 24, S55 in FIG. 33, S655 of FIG. 46).

  According to such a configuration, when the winning status determination condition that the period winning number has continued to be a predetermined relationship with the period winning number indicated by the abnormality determination value continues for a predetermined number of times or more is awarded to the winning device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the state in which the number of winnings in the winning device has temporarily increased from being determined as an abnormality related to winning in the winning device.

  (10) The number of winnings for the period calculated by the winning number calculating means during the consecutive unit periods is a predetermined frequency (the number of winning number abnormality determinations in FIGS. 23 and 45 and the number of abnormal frequency determinations in FIGS. 49 to 51). If the winning status determination condition that the predetermined relationship is established with the number of winnings for the period indicated by the abnormality determination value is satisfied, it is determined that an abnormality related to winning the winning device has occurred. (S55a in FIG. 49, S55a in FIG. 50, S655a in FIG. 51).

  According to such a configuration, when the winning situation determination condition that the period winning number has a predetermined relationship with the period winning number indicated by the abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency is satisfied, Since it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, it is possible to prevent the state in which the number of winnings in the winning device has been temporarily increased from being determined as an abnormality related to winning in the winning device.

(11) Determination condition changing operation means (an abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 in FIGS. 4 and 38, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) operated when changing the winning situation determination condition used for determination by the abnormality determination means. A winning number abnormality determination number of times switch 574),
The monitoring means includes
Winning status determination condition storage means (RAM 55 in FIG. 4, RAM 85 in FIG. 38) for storing the winning status determination condition used in the abnormality determination means;
When the operation for changing the winning situation determination condition is performed by the determination condition changing operation means, the winning situation stored in the winning situation determination condition storage means used in the abnormality determining means according to the operation It further includes winning status determination condition changing means (S308, S309 in FIG. 18, S201a in FIG. 43) for changing the determination condition.

  According to such a configuration, the winning situation determination condition used for determining an abnormality related to winning in the winning device is changed according to the operation by the determination condition changing operation means. Thereby, in the gaming machine, the winning situation determination condition can be changed, and the abnormality related to winning in the winning device can be managed more strictly.

  (12) The abnormality determination value changing means changes the abnormality determination value based on the abnormality determination value changing operation means only when the gaming machine is turned on (S15a in FIG. 17, S304, S305 in FIG. 18). .

  According to such a configuration, since the abnormality determination value is changed based on the abnormality determination value changing operation means only when the gaming machine is powered on, the abnormality determination value is prevented from being illegally changed by an unauthorized person. can do.

  (13) The unit period changing means changes the value of the unit period based on the unit period changing operation means only when the gaming machine is turned on (S15a in FIG. 17, S306, S307 in FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, since the unit period is changed based on the operation by the unit period changing operation means only when the gaming machine is turned on, it is prevented that the unit period is illegally changed by an unauthorized person. be able to.

  (14) The winning situation determination condition changing means changes the winning situation determination condition based on the determination condition changing operation means only when the gaming machine is turned on (S15a in FIG. 17, S308, S309 in FIG. 18). ).

  According to such a configuration, the winning situation determination condition is changed based on the determination condition changing operation means only when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, and a winning device capable of winning a gaming medium is provided. Any gaming machine may be used as long as a game is played by launching a gaming medium in the gaming area.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 for storing game balls (hit balls) as game media. Below the hit ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing game balls. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, there is provided a variable display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display regions each displaying a decorative symbol for effect. In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is provided at the top of the variable display device 9. The fluctuation display device 9 has, for example, three fluctuation display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The variable display device 9 displays decorative symbols as decorative information as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished during the variable symbol display period of the special symbols by the special symbol indicator 8. To do. The variable display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 800 (see FIG. 4) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Since the display portion of the special symbol display 8 is small, the variation display mode and the display result of the variation display are difficult to see compared with the variation display device 9, so the player mainly pays attention to the variation display device 9.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to display various numbers such as 0 to 99 in a variable manner in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp the type of winning. The variable display device 9 is realized by an image display device including a liquid crystal display device. The variation display device 9 displays the variation of the decorative symbol during the variation display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the variable display device 9 uses a liquid crystal display device will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device 9 may be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or FED (Field Emission Display). ), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix, LED (Light Emitting Diode) such as 7-segment LED, electroluminescence, and other image display type display devices such as a fluorescent display tube. The fluctuation display device 9 may be a mechanical display device such as a rotary drum display device.

  Below the variation display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area capable of receiving game balls. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that the opening and closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a opens upward and is always in a state where a game ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a on the upper side and the movable pieces 13 and 13 on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning by the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13 and 13.

  The start winning device 15 is able to win in the state in which the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the second start opening 15b (that is, the game ball wins a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 15b (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start port 15b (becomes difficult to start winning) and is in a disadvantageous state for the player (second state) State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  Below the variable display device 9 are displayed four numbers for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b, that is, the number of stored storage (also referred to as start memory or start winning memory). A special symbol storage display 18 is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) that is disadvantageous to the player. In this way, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that have won the special variable winning ball device 20 and led to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V winning switch 22 and then counted by the count switch 23. The game ball that has been detected and entered the other area is detected by the count switch 23 as it is. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 21A for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of stored effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the number of start passing memories. Yes. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, the memory data of the start passage memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 includes a first normal winning port 29, a second normal winning port 30, a third normal winning port 33, and a fourth normal winning port as winning areas of a winning device that accepts a game ball and allows winning. A plurality of 39 normal winning openings are provided. The winning of the game ball in the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the game ball to the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The winning of the game ball to the third normal winning opening 33 is detected by the third winning opening switch 33a. The winning of the game ball to the fourth normal winning opening 39 is detected by the fourth winning opening switch 39a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  Decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize is provided at the bottom. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided. Further, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various light emitting means such as a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a decoration lamp 25, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are controlled to be lit (lamp control) by a lamp driver board 35 described later. . Further, sound generation control (sound control) from the speaker 27 is performed by an audio output board 70 described later.

  The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable display lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connected table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit 50, and a card. Check the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card has been inserted into the unit 50, the card insertion slot into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and the mechanism of the card reader / writer provided on the back of the card insertion slot. A card unit lock is provided for releasing the card unit 50 in the case of doing so.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When a game ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. Then, when the game ball is won in the V winning area and is detected by the V winning switch 22 while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. In addition, you may control not to provide V winning area but to generate a continuation right unconditionally in each round.

  When the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a predetermined special big hit symbol (probability big hit symbol) among the big hit symbols, the probability that it will be determined to be a big hit after the big hit gaming state (big hit probability) ) Becomes a more advantageous state for the player, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) that becomes higher than the normal gaming state, which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probability change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state, and the control is performed for a predetermined period of time. The Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is a variation display time of each of the special symbol display 8, the variation display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Furthermore, during the time-shortening state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. . In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is exhausted early, and the start winnings that have occurred exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories are invalidated. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. Thus, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is the earlier, either until the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until the special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Continue until either condition is met.

  In view of the payout of the game ball according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) to the second start port 15b. Therefore, the number of game balls ( The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as award balls according to winning is greater than the number of hit balls) compared to the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a normal gaming state having a lower base compared to such a high base state Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  As described above, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of shot balls is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time coincides with a general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, the total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to winning of the above-described abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base and is used as a target for abnormality monitoring related to winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined is based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled in the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of special symbols on-hold storage exceeds a predetermined number, the memory that controls to the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  In order to enhance the decorative effect of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8, the decorative symbol that is variable displayed in the variable display device 9 is a variable decorative display that has a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variable display. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display starts when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol display result at the end of the special symbol variation display. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the variable display device 9 derives and displays a combination of the jackpot symbol having left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the fluctuation display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, they may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the variable display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is displayed. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the variable display device 9). Of these, all or some of the display area on the active line) Are in a variable display in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed in all of the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display device 9, Same state) the variation displayed with the symbol are aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design or the like)) or a display mode (for example, a color or the like) of the background image of the variable display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, with respect to the variable display device 9, there is a case where a big hit notice is performed as a notice effect for notifying that a big hit will be given in the variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit.

  In the case of this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are provided. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a short time state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probabilistic big hit is a big hit that becomes a probable state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period, and a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and a high probability state and a low base state are obtained. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  In addition, with respect to the variable display device 9, there is a case where a big hit notice is performed as a notice effect for notifying that a big hit will be given in the variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board (not shown), and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted. Is installed.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply board 910 and a touch sensor board 91A on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. Most of the power supply substrate 910 overlaps with the main substrate 31, but there is an exposed portion that is exposed so as not to overlap with the main substrate 31. The exposed portion is supplied with the main board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (electric power) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is provided a power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off the power supply to the component operating by this. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch at the exposed portion (inside the substrate).

  An electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer is mounted on the electrical component control board. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display device 9, lamp) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. And light emitters such as LEDs, speakers 27, etc.). Hereinafter, description may be made by including the main board 31 in the electric component control board. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means and the like. Each of them. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

  The main board 31 is provided with an abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 including various switches used for setting various data when performing abnormality monitoring related to the number of winnings and the base as described later.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed above. The terminal board 160 includes at least a ball break terminal for introducing the output of the ball break detection switch 167 and outputting it externally, a prize ball terminal for outputting prize ball information (prize ball number signal) and a ball. A ball lending terminal for externally outputting lending information (ball lending number signal) is provided. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 36 having terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed.

  The game ball stored in the storage tank 38 passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device covered with a payout case 40A through a curve rod. A ball break switch 187 as a game medium break detection means is provided on the upper part of the ball payout device. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device stops. The ball break switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion (in the storage tank 38) of the guide rail. (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning prizes or game balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 becomes full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball passage. When the game ball is further paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as a storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as a storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device stops, the operation of the ball payout device stops, and the driving of the hitting ball launching device also stops.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, an interface board 66, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 that are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. . The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 560 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. , Second start port switch 14b, V winning switch 22, count switch 23, first winning port switch 29a, second winning port switch 30a, third winning port switch 33a, fourth winning port switch 39a, all winning count switch 34 In addition to the signal from the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal to the game control microcomputer 560 and the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are provided. A solenoid 16 for opening and closing, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing a special variable winning ball apparatus 20, In addition, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21A for switching the route in the special winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560, and various information signals according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560, hall management An information output circuit 53 for outputting to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a computer is mounted. The information signal output from the information output circuit 53 is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36.

  The information signal output from the information output circuit 53 includes one jackpot information signal, two jackpot information signals, three jackpot information signals, a high probability information signal, a short time information signal, a first start information signal, a second start information signal, The first prize number abnormality signal, the second prize number abnormality signal, the first base abnormality signal, the second base abnormality signal, and the start opening prize abnormality signal are included.

  Each of the jackpot 1 information signal, jackpot 2 information signal and jackpot 3 information signal is a signal indicating the occurrence of a jackpot specifying the type of jackpot such as a probability variation jackpot or a non-probability variation jackpot. The high probability information signal is a signal indicating that a probability fluctuation has occurred. The time reduction information signal is a signal indicating that a time reduction state has occurred. The first start information signal is a signal indicating that a game ball used to start the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is detected by winning the first start port 15a. The second start information signal is a signal indicating that a game ball used for starting the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is detected by winning the second start port 15b.

  The first winning number abnormality signal is generated from the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. An abnormal state based on the fact that the number of winnings in a predetermined unit time is greater than or equal to the first winning number abnormality determination value in the winning number monitoring process executed as described later, with each as an abnormality monitoring target winning mouth This is a signal indicating that such an abnormality has occurred when a winning number abnormality state or a first winning number abnormality state) occurs. The second winning number abnormality signal is sent to the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. In each of the winning number monitoring processes executed as described later, each of which is an abnormality monitoring target winning opening, the number of winnings in a predetermined unit time is greater than or equal to the second winning number abnormality determination value greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value. This is a signal indicating that such an abnormality has occurred when an abnormal state (hereinafter also referred to as a winning number abnormal state or a second winning number abnormal state) occurs.

  The first base abnormality signal is the number of winning balls based on the number of winnings in the winning unit during a predetermined unit time in the winning number monitoring process executed as described later for the above-described abnormality monitoring target winning unit. When an abnormal state (hereinafter also referred to as a base abnormal state or a first base abnormal state) based on the sum of the values (hereinafter referred to as the base) being equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value occurs It is a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred. The second base abnormality signal is the number of winning balls based on the number of winnings in the winning unit during a predetermined unit time in the winning number monitoring process executed as described later for the above-described abnormality monitoring target winning unit. An abnormal state (hereinafter also referred to as a base abnormal state or a second base abnormal state) based on the total value (base) of the second base abnormality determination value being greater than or equal to the first base abnormality determination value occurs. Is a signal indicating that such an abnormality has occurred.

  The start opening prize abnormality signal is generated when an abnormal state occurs based on the winning of a game ball when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state for the second start opening 15b. It is a signal indicating that it has occurred.

  The gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, The switches such as the fourth winning a prize opening switch 39a and the all winning prize counting switch 34 may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball is not limited. First start port switch 14a, second start port switch 14b, count switch 23, first winning port switch 29a, second winning port switch 30a, third winning port switch 33a, and fourth winning port switch for performing winning detection It is also a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball to 39a.

  Note that even if a pass gate such as the gate 32 is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate, and a winning switch (for example, a switch provided on the pass gate (for example, The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. In addition, a game ball won in the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 22 and also by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23. Further, the game balls won in the V prize area are detected only by the V prize switch 22, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening is determined by the number detected by the V prize switch 22 and the number detected by the count switch 23. You may make it become the sum. Further, the V winning area may not be provided, and a continuation right may always be generated in rounds other than the final round. In addition, a V winning area is provided so that the continuation right is generated unconditionally (regardless of the winning in the V winning area) in the first round, and the continuation right is generated by winning in the V winning area in the second and subsequent rounds. May be.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor for performing a control operation, and an I / O port 506. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56. Further, the ROM 54 and the I / O port 506 may be externally attached or built in.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, what the game control microcomputer 560 described below executes (or performs processing) means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 560 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. This random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 256) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data from the random number circuit as the random number value R1 when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and performs a specific operation based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The random number circuit includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the random number circuit can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the ID of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 55. The numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the number (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit. To do. Thereby, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit can be further improved. Further, when setting the initial value, by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the initial value of the random number only by looking at the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the transition condition to the big hit state from being illegally established by an action such as generating a capture signal using a radio signal to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be improved.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined cycle generated by dividing the system clock signal to the power of 2 (= 128) to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller 502 outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 560 as a system.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 is equipped with two random number circuits having different ranges of random number values that can be generated. The first random number circuit is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 12-bit random number circuit) that generates a 12-bit pseudo-random number. The 12-bit random number circuit has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 12 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 4095). The second random number circuit is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 16-bit random number circuit) that generates a 16-bit pseudo random number. The 16-bit random number circuit has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 16 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 65535). One of the two random number circuits selected in advance is used to generate a random number.

  In this embodiment, the case where the game control microcomputer 560 includes two random number circuits will be described. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may include one random number circuit, and may include three or more random number circuits. A random number circuit may be incorporated. In this embodiment, when the 12-bit random number circuit and the 16-bit random number circuit are comprehensively expressed, or when any one of the 12-bit random number circuit and the 16-bit random number circuit is indicated, the random number circuit is referred to.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire storage area of the RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board 910 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The reset signal from the power supply board 910 is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer stop operating. It becomes a state. Accordingly, during the period in which the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and during the period in which the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output. A reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or a plurality of electric component control boards, and a reset signal is output therefrom. You may make it supply to another electric component control board.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 910 has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input driver circuit 58 via the payout control board 37. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input driver circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58.

  The clear signal is branched at the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. The state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer 560 via the input port may be output to the payout control board 37 via the output port.

  Each of the plurality of switches constituting the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 560 receives a setting detection signal indicating the setting state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches constituting the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57.

  Between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, eight signal lines for transmitting an effect control command and a signal line for an effect control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal are provided.

  The game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the effect control board 80. The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 and performs an electric component control means such as an effect control microcomputer 800 for performing display control in the variable display device 9. Is installed.

  The production control microcomputer 800 includes a ROM 84 that stores a display control program, a RAM 85 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 86 that is a processor that performs a display control operation according to the program, and an I / O port 87. Including. This effect control microcomputer 800 controls various display effects such as variable display of the variable display device 9 according to the effect control command, and the prize ball lamp 51, the ball break lamp 52, the decoration lamp 25, and the top frame lamp. Control relating to various effects including control of 28a, left frame lamp 28b and right frame lamp 28c (lamp control) and game sound generation control (sound control) using the speaker 27 is performed.

  The effect control microcomputer 800 receives the effect control command at the capture timing indicated by the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 800 performs display control of the variable display device 9 and speaker 27 in order to perform display control, sound control and lamp control to be performed in response to the effect indicated by the received effect control command. Drive signals and various lamp drive signals are output. In such a configuration, when effect control is performed based on the effect control command, sound control and lamp control are performed by the effect control microcomputer 800 in accordance with the display control of the variable display device 9. That is, in the effect control microcomputer, the display control of the variation display device 9 is performed based on the effect control command, and the sound control and the lamp control corresponding to the display control content are performed, whereby the display control of the variation display device 9 is performed. The sound control and the lamp control are performed in accordance with the production of (synchronized).

  On the effect control board 80, in addition to the effect control microcomputer 800, a VDP, a character ROM, and a VRAM (not shown) are mounted. The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and performs display control of the variable display device 9. The CPU 86 transmits control data for displaying an image according to the display control command to the VDP according to the received effect control command. Then, in order to display an image according to the control data transmitted as described above, the VDP reads necessary data from the character ROM. The character ROM is for storing image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in advance.

  The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 86, and VRAM is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 according to the image data of the character ROM, and the VDP expands the image data in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. The image data developed in the VRAM is output to the variable display device 9.

  The effect control microcomputer 800 outputs a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70. The effect control microcomputer 800 controls the light emitting means as described above by outputting driving signals for various light emitting means to the lamp driver board 35. Thereby, sound control and light emission control are performed in response to (in synchronization with) the effect display on the variable display device 9.

  In addition, as a signal line for transmitting the effect control command, a configuration using one signal line, that is, a serial signal line is adopted instead of the configuration using the parallel signal lines such as the above-described eight. Also good. When the serial signal line is used, the production control command is serial data, the start bit of the low level signal is transmitted before the transmission of the serial data, and the stop bit of the high level signal is transmitted after the transmission of the serial data. Since the start control command is taken in by the start bit and the stop bit, the effect control microcomputer 800 receives serial data transmitted between the start bit and the stop bit as the effect control command. .

  FIG. 5 is a plan view of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57. The abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 includes a winning number monitoring selection switch 571, a winning number abnormality determination value switch 572, a winning number determination time switch 573, a winning number abnormality determination frequency switch 574, a base monitoring selection switch 575, a base abnormality determination value switch 576, This is a switch aggregate including a plurality of switches, a base determination time switch 577 and a base abnormality determination frequency switch 578.

  The winning number abnormality monitoring selection switch 571 is constituted by a slide switch provided with two contacts, and is operated to one of two contact positions set to valid and invalid by sliding the operation unit 571a. By positioning the part 571a, the switch can be set to close any one of the contacts and select the winning number monitoring state as either valid or invalid.

  The winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 is constituted by a slide switch provided with three contacts, and three contact positions set to a high level, a medium level, and a low level by sliding the operation unit 572a. By positioning the operation unit 572a at any one of the positions, one of the contact points is closed, and the winning number abnormality determination value is set to any one of the three levels of high, medium, and low. It is a switch that can. Here, the winning number abnormality determination value refers to an abnormality determination reference value used when determining that there is an abnormal state where the number of winnings to each monitoring target winning opening is abnormally large within a certain period, and the first winning number abnormality determination Value and a second winning number abnormality determination value set and set to a larger value.

  The winning number determination time switch 573 is constituted by a slide switch provided with three contact points. By sliding the operation unit 573a, three contact point positions set at a high level, a middle level, and a low level are set. By positioning the operation unit 573a at any one of the positions, it is possible to close any one of the contacts and set the winning number determination time to any one of the three levels of high, medium and low. Switch. Here, the winning number determination time refers to a period indicating a unit time for determining whether or not the winning state is abnormal using the winning number abnormality determination value.

  The winning number abnormality determination number of times switch 574 is configured by a slide switch provided with three contact points, and three contact positions set to a high level, a medium level, and a low level by sliding the operation unit 574a. By positioning the operation unit 574a at any one of the positions, one of the contact points is closed, and a setting for selecting any one of the three levels of high, medium, and low as the number of winning determinations is made. It is a switch that can. Here, the number of winning prizes determined is the number of times that it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the winning number when the number of times determined to be in an abnormal state by the determination using the winning number abnormality determination value is reached. .

  The base abnormality monitoring selection switch 575 is configured by a slide switch provided with two contacts, and the operation unit is set to one of two contact positions set to valid and invalid by sliding the operation unit 575a. By positioning 575a, it is a switch that can close one of the contacts and set the base abnormality monitoring state to either valid or invalid.

  The base abnormality determination value switch 576 is configured by a slide switch provided with three contact points. By sliding the operation unit 576a, the three contact point positions set at the high level, the medium level, and the low level are set. By positioning the operation unit 576a in any one, it is possible to close one of the contacts and set the base abnormality determination value to any one of the three levels of high, medium, and low. Switch. Here, the base abnormality determination value refers to an abnormality determination reference value used when determining that there is an abnormal state in which the base is abnormally large based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize to be monitored within a certain period. It includes a base abnormality determination value and a second base abnormality determination value set to a larger value.

  The base determination time switch 577 is constituted by a slide switch provided with three contact points. By sliding the operation unit 577a, any of the three contact points set at the high level, the medium level, and the low level is selected. A switch that can be set to select any one of the three levels of high, medium, and low by closing any one contact and positioning the base determination time by positioning the operation unit 577a. is there. Here, the base determination time refers to a period indicating a unit time for determining whether or not there is an abnormal state using the base abnormality determination value.

  The base abnormality determination frequency switch 578 is configured by a slide switch provided with three contacts. By sliding the operation unit 578a, three contact point positions set at a high level, a medium level, and a low level are set. By positioning the operation unit 578a at any one of the positions, it is possible to close one of the contacts and set the base abnormality determination frequency to any one of the three levels of high, medium, and low. Switch. Here, the number of base abnormality determinations refers to the number of times it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the base when the number of times determined to be an abnormal state by the determination using the base abnormality determination value is.

  As described above, each of the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572, the winning number determination time switch 573, the winning number abnormality determination number switch 574, the base abnormality determination value switch 576, the base determination time switch 577, and the base abnormality determination number switch 578, respectively. Since the setting data can be set to any one of a plurality of levels, the type of condition for monitoring the number of winnings and the abnormality regarding the base is determined based on the combination of settings by each switch. Can be richer.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed connection relationship of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57. The abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 includes a winning number monitoring selection switch 571, a winning number abnormality determination value switch 572, a winning number determination time switch 573, a winning number abnormality determination frequency switch 574, a base abnormality monitoring selection switch 575, and a base abnormality determination value switch 576. , A base determination time switch 577 and a base abnormality determination frequency switch 578, and a setting detection signal indicating the setting state of each switch is output from each switch. Each of these setting detection signals is input to the game control microcomputer 560 via the input driver 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 560 can recognize various setting values related to the abnormality monitoring of the number of winnings and can recognize various setting values related to the base abnormality monitoring.

  FIG. 7 shows, in a tabular form, the relationship between the high, medium, and low levels and the specific numerical data for the abnormality monitoring setting values set by the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 for the winning number abnormality monitoring state and the base abnormality monitoring state. FIG.

  When the winning number abnormality determination value set by the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 is set to a high level, the first winning number abnormality determination value is two, and the second winning number abnormality determination value is seven. Become. Further, when the winning number abnormality determination value is set to the middle level, the first winning number abnormality determination value is four and the second winning number abnormality determination value is nine. Further, when the winning number abnormality determination value is set to a low level, the first winning number abnormality determination value is 7 and the second winning number abnormality determination value is 11. In this way, by setting the level with the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572, specific numerical data of both the first winning number abnormality determination value and the second winning number abnormality determination value are set.

  The winning number determination time set by the winning number determination time switch 573 is 5 minutes when the high level is set, 3 minutes when the medium level is set, and 1 minute when the low level is set. It becomes. In addition, the winning number abnormality determination number of times set by the winning number abnormality determination number switch 574 is set to once when set to a high level, twice when set to a medium level, and when set to a low level. 3 times.

  When the base abnormality determination value set by the base abnormality determination value switch 576 is set to a high level, the first base abnormality determination value is 40 and the second base abnormality determination value is 80. Further, when the base abnormality determination value is set to the middle level, the first base abnormality determination value is 50 and the second base abnormality determination value is 100. When the base abnormality determination value is set to a low level, the first base abnormality determination value is 60 and the second base abnormality determination value is 120. Thus, by setting the level with the base abnormality determination value switch 576, specific numerical data of both the first base abnormality determination value and the second base abnormality determination value are set.

  The winning determination time set by the base determination time switch 577 is 5 minutes when the high level is set, 3 minutes when the medium level is set, and 1 minute when the low level is set. Become. Further, the number of winning prizes determined by the base abnormality determining number switch 578 is set once when set to a high level, twice when set to a medium level, and 3 when set to a low level. Times.

  Next, a description will be given of a winning opening and a detection switch, which are targets of abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, winning ports and detection switches that are targets of abnormality monitoring related to the number of winnings and the base.

  The winning ports that are subject to abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base are the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and The fourth normal winning opening 39. The detection switches for detecting winnings in the winning holes are the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 14b, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, and the fourth. This is a prize opening switch 39a. Abnormality monitoring related to the number of winnings is performed for each of the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. This is done by monitoring the number of winnings. Also, abnormality monitoring related to the base is performed to the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. This is done by monitoring the total number of prize balls based on the winnings. As shown in the figure, the number of winning balls to be paid out per winning ball for each of these winning ports is set to three for each of the first starting port 15a and the second starting port 15b. The number of each of the normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39 is set to ten. Note that the setting of the number of winning balls to be paid out for the winning ball differs depending on the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the number of winning balls for the first starting port 15a is different from the number of winning balls for the second starting port 15b. It may be set as follows. In addition, the number of winning balls of the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39 do not necessarily have to match. Further, the number of prize balls for all of the winning openings may be the same number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which a winning number monitoring selection switch 571 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning number monitoring selection switch 571 may not be provided. In this embodiment, an example in which the base monitoring selection switch 575 is provided is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the base monitoring selection switch 575 may not be provided.

  Next, a random counter as numerical value updating means for updating numerical data to generate random numbers used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a random counter used by the game control microcomputer 560 to generate random numbers used for game control. FIG. 9 shows random counters R1 to R6 as an example of the random counter.

  As described above, whether or not to make a big hit (big hit determination) is performed using R1 which is a random value generated by a random number circuit which is a hardware circuit, but is used for various controls other than the big hit determination. R2 to R6 that are random numbers to be generated are generated using numerical values updated by software executed by the game control microcomputer 560. R1 is updated between “0” and “256”.

  R2 determines the type of jackpot to determine which type of jackpot of normal jackpot or probability variable jackpot and decision of jackpot symbol when it is determined in advance that the jackpot is generated by the jackpot determination using R1 Numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating random numbers used for R2 is configured to count up from “0” to “4” which is the upper limit thereof, and to count up again from “0”. This R2 is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec.

  When a valid start prize (start prize when the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit number) is detected by the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b, R1 and R2 described above are detected accordingly. Are extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as reserved storage data. For R1, whether or not the extracted value of R1 stored in the RAM 55 matches the predetermined jackpot determination value at the stage before the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is started. Is judged. In this determination, if they match, it is determined that the big hit is generated by using the display result of the variable display as the big hit display result, and the aforementioned big hit gaming state is controlled. If they do not coincide with each other, it is determined that the display result of the variable display is not a big hit (becomes a dismissal display result), and the gaming state does not change. In a low probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In a high probability state that is a probabilistic change state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent bias in the big hit judgment value. The probability of hitting a jackpot is improved as compared with the low probability state.

  The value of R2 is allocated and associated with the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol as follows, for example. When the value of R2 is “0”, it is determined that the normal big hit and the special big hit symbol is “1”. When the value of R2 is “1”, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot and the special symbol jackpot symbol are “3”. When the value of R2 is “2”, it is determined that the normal big hit and the special big hit symbol is “5”. When the value of R2 is “3”, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is set and that the special symbol jackpot symbol is “7”. When the value of R2 is “4”, it is determined that the normal big hit and the special big hit symbol is “9”. Therefore, either the normal big hit or the probable big hit is selected and determined according to the extracted value of R2, and the special big hit symbol is also selected and determined. Data indicating the relationship between the value of R2 and the determined type of jackpot gaming state and the type of jackpot symbol is stored in the ROM 54.

  R3 causes the special symbol display 8 to display any type of outlier symbol when it is determined that no big hit is generated by the jackpot determination using R1, that is, when it is determined in advance that it will be out of date. It is a numerical data update means (random counter) for generating a random number used to determine whether or not. R3 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “4”, and then count up again from “0”, and add 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Updated. The value of R3 is allocated and associated with each of the special symbol outlier symbols (“0” symbol and “2, 4, 6, 8” even symbol). R3 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the value of R3 selected by lottery is determined as the off symbol.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R3 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing. For a certain interrupt processing, after the interrupt processing is executed, a period until the next execution start of the interrupt processing is performed. Waiting for interrupt processing. Repeating the random counter addition update process using an infinite loop during the interrupt process surplus time waiting for such interrupt process is called counting up the interrupt process surplus time.

  R4 is a numerical data update means (random) used to generate random numbers used to randomly select and determine a variation pattern that is a variation display pattern of the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 (referred to as variation pattern determination). Counter). R4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “99” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and once every 2 msec and the remaining time of interrupt processing. Added and updated. Based on the value of the counter extracted from R4 at a predetermined timing such as at the start of special symbol variation, based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the variation pattern, from among a plurality of predetermined variation patterns The variation pattern used for variation display is selected and determined. Each fluctuation pattern has a predetermined fluctuation display time (the time from the start of fluctuation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also called the fluctuation time). The variable display time is selected and determined. Data that defines the relationship between the count value of R4 and a plurality of types of variation patterns is set in a variation pattern data table stored in the ROM 54.

  R5 determines the reach display mode described above during the variable display when the variable display device 9 is determined not to generate a big hit by the big hit determination using R1, that is, when it is determined to be out of play. For reach determination to generate a random number used to randomly determine whether to form (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or not to form a reach display mode (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach out”) Numerical data updating means (random counter). R5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “39”, and then count up again from “0”, and add 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Updated. At the stage before determining the variation pattern, the value of R5 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R5 matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display in which the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values do not coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed not to reach the reach state during the variable display in which the display result is out of place.

  R6 is a numerical data update means (random counter) for generating random numbers used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the variable display of the normal symbol display 10. R6 is configured to count up from an initial value such as “0”, count up to its upper limit “11”, and then count up again from the initial value such as “0”, and every 2 msec. One is added and updated. When a valid start passage is detected by the gate switch 32a, the R6 random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be off and the above-described control is not performed.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of various random counters used by the effect control microcomputer 800 for effect control. FIG. 10 shows, as an example of a random counter, a random counter RV for determining the contents of effects, and random counters RU-1 to RU-3 for determining decorative symbols to be stopped.

  RU-1 to RU-3 are numerical value updating means for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol for generating a random number used to randomly determine a stop symbol of the decorative symbol in advance for the variable display device 9 (random Counter). RU-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. RU-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol. RU-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol. For each of RU-1 to RU-3, RU-1 is updated every 33 msec, RU-2 is updated every carry of RU-1, and RU-3 is added and updated every carry of RU-2. After being updated and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, it is updated again from 0.

  The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, ten symbols 0 to 9, and is displayed in a variable (updated) manner in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order such as 0, 1, 2,... To go. In the predetermined lost symbol determination data table, numerical data for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol is associated with each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, and the game control microcomputer 560 determines a big hit (by R1). In the case where it is determined not to be a big hit in (determination), and it is determined that it will not be reached and it is determined not to reach the reach state by reach determination, RU-1 to RU-1 at a predetermined timing The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from each of RU-3 is determined as a stop symbol that is a variation display result of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols. When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the symbol of the big hit by accident, correction is performed so that it becomes a symbol of loss (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop is performed. The symbol is determined. In addition, in the case of such non-reach deviation, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, the correction is made so that the non-reach off symbol becomes a non-reach symbol (for example, the right symbol is changed). Each symbol is determined by one symbol shift correction).

  Further, when it is determined that the reach state is reached by the reach determination, the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from RU-1 among the random numbers extracted at the above-described timing is reached. The symbols for the left and right decorative symbols forming the state are determined as stop symbols, and the symbol corresponding to the numerical data matching the counter value extracted from RU-2 is determined as the stop symbol for the middle symbol. Also in this case, when the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination by the game control microcomputer 560 and the normal big hit is determined by the big hit type / hit symbol determination (determination by R2), a predetermined Based on the random numbers extracted from RU-1 at the timing, the variation display results of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are randomly determined as a combination of jackpot symbols that will become doublet.

  Specifically, the combination of the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot is a doublet of either symbol of 0 or an even number of decorative symbols. The relationship between the value of RU-1 and the normal jackpot symbol is stored in the normal jackpot symbol determination data table in the ROM 54. When it is determined that a normal jackpot is selected, either a 0 or an even decorative pattern corresponding to the random number extracted from RU-1 is selected as a normal jackpot using the data table for determining a normal jackpot symbol. The slot of the symbol is determined as the normal jackpot display result of the left, middle and right symbols. The combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the probable jackpot is a doublet of one of the odd numbers of decorative symbols. The relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol is stored in the data table for probability variation jackpot symbol determination in the ROM 54. If it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is selected, any odd number of decorative symbols corresponding to the random number extracted from RU-1 is selected as the probability variation jackpot symbol using the data table for probability variation jackpot determination. The doublet of the symbol is determined as the probability variation jackpot display result by the left, middle and right symbols.

  RV is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for determining the contents of effects for generating random numbers used to randomly determine the contents of various effects performed by the variable display device 9. RV is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “256” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec. Based on the counter value extracted from the RV at a predetermined timing, the content of the effect is selected and determined based on the relationship between the predetermined counter value and the content of the effect.

  Next, a representative example of the effect control command will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect control command in a table format.

  The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  Commands 80XXH, 81XXH, and 82XXH are variation display pattern commands that are transmitted when the variation display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. Note that XXH indicates a hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command by the effect control command. In the variation display pattern command, EXT data that is a command is set according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Also, different MODE data “80H”, “81H”, or “82H” is set in accordance with the variable display time determined based on the number of special symbols reserved and stored. For example, when the number of stored storages is “0” or “1”, “80H” is set, thereby instructing a normal variation display pattern. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, “81H” is set, thereby instructing a variable display pattern at 1 o'clock, which will be described later. Is set and “82H” is set when the number of stored storages is “3” or “4”, thereby instructing a variable display pattern at 2 o'clock, which will be described later.

  The command 8CXXH is a display result command indicating the display result of the special symbol and decorative symbol variation display, and is a display result of either off, a probable big hit or a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) depending on the setting of the EXT data. Is shown.

  The command 95XXH is a background designation command for designating the type of background image that is the background of the decorative design in the variable display device 9, and is set in the background image in the probability variation state and in the normal state (non-probability variation state) by setting the EXT data. Various background images such as a background image are designated.

  The command 9FXXXH is a demonstration display command for instructing display of a demonstration image (hereinafter referred to as demo display) when a display condition such as when the variable display is not performed for a predetermined time in the variable display device 9 is established.

  The command A0XXH is a big hit start command indicating that the big hit gaming state starts when the big hit such as the probability big hit and the normal big hit (non-probable big hit), and the type of the big hit is indicated by the setting of the EXT data. .

  The command A3XXH is a big hit end command indicating that the big hit gaming state is ended when a big hit such as a probable big hit or a normal big hit (non-probable big hit), and the type of the big hit is indicated by the setting of the EXT data. .

  The command C0XXH is a special figure reserved memory number command indicating the number of reserved memories of a special symbol for displaying the number of reserved memories on the variable display device 9, and is a big hit such as a probable big hit and a normal big hit (non-probable big hit). Sometimes, the number of reserved memories is indicated by the setting of EXT data.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a connection mode between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the hall management computer 200 in the game hall.

  The hall management computer 200 manages various types of information such as game information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the entire game hall being managed. A plurality of gaming machine installation islands (not shown) in which a plurality of gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 are arranged side by side are provided in the game hall. The hall management computer 200 is connected to all the pachinko gaming machines 1 arranged on each of the plurality of gaming machine installation islands via the communication line L1, and various information in each pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the hall management computer 200. Is sent to the hall management computer 200 in response to a request from or periodically. Although not shown, each gaming machine installation island is provided with an island management computer for managing various information such as gaming information for the pachinko gaming machine 1 arranged on each gaming machine installation island. Various information in the gaming machine 1 is sent to the hall management computer 200 via the island management computer. Based on the various information sent in this way, the hall management computer 200 manages various information such as game information for all the pachinko gaming machines 1 in the game hall. For example, the hall management computer 200 stores game information of each pachinko gaming machine 1 for a predetermined period and manages various information.

  The hall management computer 200 is a control circuit including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The control unit 201 controls the entire hall management computer 200 and a memory for storing predetermined information processed by the hall management computer 200. A unit 202, a display unit 203 for displaying predetermined information processed by the hall management computer 200, and an input unit 204 for inputting predetermined information to the hall management computer 200 are provided.

  The CPU of the control unit 201 reads the information processing program stored in the ROM or the storage unit and operates the hall management computer 200 by executing the information processing program using the RAM as a work area. Various information processing is executed. Information processing executed by the CPU includes processing for notifying an abnormality in the number of winning game balls as described later.

  The input unit 204 is a keyboard or a mouse, and can input necessary information to the hall management computer 200 (control unit 201). The display unit 203 is a display such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), and can display various information such as information managed by the hall management computer 200. The storage unit 202 is a magnetic disk storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), and is connected to the control unit 201. As the storage unit 202, a magneto-optical disk storage device, an optical disk, or the like can be used instead of the magnetic disk storage device.

  Next, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the number of winnings by the winning number monitoring process for monitoring the number of winnings to each normal winning opening and each starting port shown in FIG. 8 and the winning number monitoring process. The winning number abnormality notification process to be performed will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing control timings for explaining the winning number monitoring process and the winning number abnormality notifying process. In FIG. 13, each winning detection signal, each winning number counter value, the first winning number abnormality signal, the second winning number abnormality signal, the first winning number abnormality notification state, and the second winning number abnormality notification state have elapsed over time. Is shown according to

  Each winning detection signal includes each normal winning port as a winning target to be monitored (first normal winning port 29, second normal winning port 30, third normal winning port 33, and fourth normal winning port 39), and The winning detection signals (first normal winning port switch 29a, second normal winning port switch 30a, third normal winning port switch 33a, fourth, etc.) for each starting port (first starting port 15a, second starting port 15b). This is a typical example of a winning winning detection signal output from each of the normal winning opening switch 39a, the first start opening switch 14a, and the second start opening switch 14b.

  Each winning number counter value is a value for each of the above-described normal winning ports (first normal winning port 29, second normal winning port 30, third normal winning port 33, and fourth normal winning port 39). ) And each winning number counter value that is a count value of a winning number counter that individually counts the winning numbers for each starting port (first starting port 15a, second starting port 15b).

  The first winning number abnormality signal is a predetermined first winning number abnormality determination value (in which a count value of each winning number counter within a winning number determination time set for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) is set in advance ( For example, it is a signal indicating that it is turned on when the number is 4) or more and the number of winnings is in such an abnormal state. Here, the first winning number abnormality determination value is a reference value for determining that an abnormality has occurred with respect to the winning number in each of the monitored winning ports, and is set to a winning number that can be determined that such an abnormality has occurred. Has been.

  The second winning number abnormality signal is such that the count value of each winning number counter within the aforementioned winning number determination time is equal to or greater than a predetermined first winning number abnormality determination value (for example, four) and is determined in advance. This signal is turned on when the second winning number abnormality determination value (for example, 9) or more is given and indicates that the winning number is in such an abnormal state. Here, the second winning number abnormality determination value is such that the abnormal state related to the number of winnings is a high level abnormal state with a very large number of winnings and a low level lower than the high level in each of the monitored winning ports. It is a reference value for determining which one of the abnormal states corresponds to, and is set to the number of winnings that can be divided into such levels.

  The first winning number abnormality signal and the second winning number abnormality signal are output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and transmitted to the hall management computer 200. In the hall management computer 200, when each of the first prize number abnormality signal and the second prize number abnormality signal is received, the control unit 201 displays the number of prizes in a predetermined notification manner on the display unit 203. A process for notifying that an abnormality has occurred is performed.

  The first prize number abnormality notification is a notification performed to indicate that a prize number abnormality has occurred at the first level. When the first winning number abnormality signal is received, in the hall management computer 200, the control unit 201 performs a process of causing the display unit 203 to perform display indicating the first winning number abnormality notification. The second winning number abnormality notification is a notification performed to indicate that a winning number abnormality at a second level higher than the first level has occurred. In the hall management computer 200, when the second winning number abnormality signal is received, the control unit 201 performs a process of causing the display unit 203 to perform display indicating the second winning number abnormality notification.

  In FIG. 13, each of the normal winning ports (first normal winning port 29, second normal winning port 30, third normal winning port 33, and fourth normal winning port 39) and each start port (first start) Out of the mouths 15a and the second starting mouth 15b), there are two winnings during a first winning number determination time and one winning during a second winning number determination time for a certain winning port. In the example, there are four winnings during the third winning number determination time and nine winnings during the fourth winning number determination time.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the first winning number abnormality determination value is set to four, and the second winning number abnormality determination value is set to nine. During the third winning number determination time, the number of winning counters is four, and the first winning number determination time is reached based on the fact that the first winning number abnormality determination value has been reached. The winning number abnormality signal is transmitted from the information terminal board 36 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information output circuit 53. In the hall management computer 200, based on the reception of the first prize number abnormality signal, the display unit 203 performs control to execute the first prize number abnormality notification for a predetermined time. Then, during the fourth winning number determination time, the winning number counter value becomes nine, and based on the fact that the second winning number abnormality determination value has been reached, at the end of the fourth winning number determination time, A second winning number abnormality signal is transmitted from the information terminal board 36 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the information output circuit 53. In the hall management computer 200, based on the reception of the second winning number abnormality signal, the display unit 203 performs control to execute the second winning number abnormality notification for a predetermined time.

  Next, a base monitoring process for monitoring the base as a total value of the number of winning balls to be paid out based on the winnings at the respective normal winning openings and the starting openings shown as monitoring targets in FIG. 8, and the base monitoring process The base abnormality notification process performed when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the number of winnings will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing control timings for explaining the base monitoring process and the base abnormality notification process. In FIG. 14, all the normal winning award winning ball number signals, all starting opening winning ball number signals, a base counter value, a first base abnormality signal, a second base abnormality signal, a first base abnormality notification state, and a second base The abnormality notification state is shown as time passes.

  As the number-of-ordinary ball number signals, the normal winning port as the monitoring target winning port (the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port). 39) prize ball number signals for all. As the all starting opening prize ball number signals, the winning ball number signals for all of the starting winning openings (first starting opening switch 14a and second starting opening switch 14b) as winning openings to be monitored are shown.

  The base counter values are all the normal winning ports as the aforementioned monitoring target winning ports (the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39). , And the value of the base counter that counts the total number of prize balls for all the start ports (first start port 15a, second start port 15b) as the winning target to be monitored.

  The first base abnormality signal is a first base abnormality determination value (for example, 50) in which the count value of the base counter within a base determination time set at a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) is predetermined. It is a signal indicating that it is in an on state when the above is reached and the number of prize balls is in such an abnormal state. Here, the first base abnormality determination value is a reference value for determining that an abnormality has occurred in the base regarding all the normal winning holes as the winning holes to be monitored and all the starting holes. The number of winnings that can be determined to have occurred is set.

  In the second base abnormality signal, the count value of the base counter within the above-described base determination time is equal to or greater than a predetermined first base abnormality determination value (for example, 50), and a predetermined second base It is a signal indicating that the ON state is reached when the abnormality determination value (for example, 100) or more is reached, and that the number of winnings is in such an abnormal state. Here, the second base abnormality determination value indicates whether the abnormal state related to the base corresponds to a high-level abnormal state where the base value is extremely high or a low-level abnormal state where the level is lower than the high level. It is a reference value for determination, and is set to a base value that allows such level division.

  The first base abnormality signal and the second base abnormality signal are output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and transmitted to the hall management computer 200. In the hall management computer 200, when each of the first base abnormality signal and the second base abnormality signal is received, the control unit 201 causes the display unit 203 to generate an abnormality in the base in a predetermined notification mode. A process for informing the effect is performed.

  The first base abnormality notification is a notification performed to indicate that a base abnormality at the first level has occurred. When the first base abnormality signal is received, in the hall management computer 200, the control unit 201 performs a process of executing a display indicating the first base abnormality notification on the display unit 203 for a predetermined time. The second base abnormality notification is notification performed to indicate that a base abnormality at a second level higher than the first level has occurred. When the second base abnormality signal is received, in the hall management computer 200, the control unit 201 performs a process of executing a display indicating the second base abnormality notification on the display unit 203 for a predetermined time.

  In FIG. 14, each normal winning opening (first normal winning opening 29, second normal winning opening 30, third normal winning opening 33, and fourth normal winning opening 39) and each start opening (first start) In the mouth 15a and the second starting port 15b), there are two winnings in all the normal winning ports and four winnings in all starting ports during the first base judging time, and during the second base judging time. There are 2 prizes in all the regular winning entrances and 6 prizes in all the starting entrances, and there are 4 winnings in all the regular winning entrances and 6 winnings in all starting entrances during the third base judging time. An example is shown in which, during the fourth base determination time, there are nine winnings in all the normal winning openings and six winnings in all starting openings.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the first base abnormality determination value is set to 50, and the second base abnormality determination value is set to 100. During the third base determination time, the first base abnormality signal is reached at the end of the third base determination time based on the fact that the base counter value is 58 and becomes equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value. Is transmitted from the information terminal board 36 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information output circuit 53. In the hall management computer 200, based on the reception of the first base abnormality signal, the display unit 203 performs control to execute the first base abnormality notification for a predetermined time. Then, during the fourth base determination time, based on the fact that the base counter value becomes 108, which is equal to or greater than the second base abnormality determination value, the second base determination value ends at the end of the fourth base determination time. An abnormal signal is transmitted from the information terminal board 36 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information output circuit 53. In the hall management computer 200, based on the reception of the second base abnormality signal, the display unit 203 performs control to execute the second base abnormality notification for a predetermined time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start to the second start port 15b is based on monitoring the game balls won in the second start port 15b when the movable pieces 13, 13 are closed in the start winning device 15. A start winning monitoring process for detecting an abnormal state of winning is performed.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the control operation of the start winning monitoring process. In FIG. 15, the opening / closing state of the second winning opening movable piece (movable pieces 13, 13), the state of the start opening error detection prohibition flag, the winning detection signal of the second start opening 15a (output from the second start opening switch 14b). The winning opening detection signal), the starting port abnormality signal, and the starting port abnormality notification state are shown as time elapses.

  FIG. 15 shows an example in which ten winnings are detected by the second start port switch 14b when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state and the start port error detection prohibition flag is not set. Yes.

  As the second starting port movable piece open / closed state, the open / closed state of the movable pieces 13, 13 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 15b is shown. The start opening error detection prohibition flag is a period during which error detection for detecting an abnormal state of winning based on a game ball won in the second start opening 15b when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are closed is prohibited. It is a flag indicating that it is a period. The start port error detection prohibition flag is set to an on state for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) from when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are closed. In this case, the predetermined period is an average in which game balls that have entered the internal space in which the winning pieces 15 and 13 can win a prize immediately before the movable pieces 13 and 13 are closed from the open state enter the second start port 15b. It is set to a time obtained by adding a predetermined margin time to the time. As a result, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are clearly in the closed state, only the game ball that has entered the second start port 15b becomes the target for detecting the abnormal state of winning.

  Thus, there is provided an error detection prohibition period for prohibiting error detection for detecting an abnormal state of winning based on the game ball won in the second starting port 15b when the movable pieces 13, 13 are in the closed state. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a game ball that has entered the internal space in which the winning pieces 15 and 13 can win a prize immediately before the movable pieces 13 and 13 are changed from the open state to the closed state.

  The second start port winning detection signal is a detection signal of the second start port switch 14b that is turned on when a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14b. In the start port abnormality signal, the integrated value of the winning numbers of the game balls detected by the second start port switch 14b when the start port error detection prohibition flag is not set is equal to or greater than a predetermined start port error determination value. It is a signal indicating that the winning state of the game ball to the second start port 15b has become such an abnormal state. Here, the start port error determination value is used to determine that an error state of the second start port 15b has occurred, such as a game ball having entered the second start port 15b with the movable pieces 13 and 13 closed. It is a reference value, and is set to the number of winnings that can be determined that an abnormality has occurred in the winning state of the game ball to the second starting port 15b in a predetermined starting port error determination period. The start port error determination period is set to a period until the jackpot gaming state occurs once. For example, the period until the jackpot gaming state occurs once is the period from when the power is turned on until the first jackpot gaming state occurs, and the end of each jackpot gaming state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state Each period from the time until the next big hit gaming state occurs. Accordingly, the number of winning detections of the second start port 15b used to determine such a start port error (the game detected by the second start port switch 14b in a state where the start port error detection prohibition flag is not set). The number of balls) is an integrated value during the start-up port error determination period.

  The start opening abnormality signal is a signal indicating that an abnormal start winning state at the second start opening 15b is detected by the start winning monitoring process, and is output to the outside from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and received by the hall management computer 200. The In the hall management computer 200, when the start port abnormality signal is received, an abnormality occurs in the winning state of the game ball to the second start port 15b by the control unit 201 on the display unit 203 in a predetermined notification mode. A process for informing the effect is performed.

  The start opening abnormality notification is a notification performed to indicate that a start winning abnormality has occurred in the second start opening 15b by the start winning monitoring process. When the start port abnormality signal is received, in the hall management computer 200, the control unit 201 performs a process of executing a display indicating the start port abnormality notification on the display unit 203.

The start port error determination value, which is the number determined to be an abnormal start winning state at the second start port 15b by the start winning monitoring process, is set to 10, for example. FIG. 15 shows an example in which ten game balls have been won at the second start port 15b after the error detection prohibition period has elapsed when the movable pieces 13, 13 are in the closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, when the number of winnings to the second start port 15b after the error detection prohibition period has reached the start port error determination value, the start port abnormality signal is turned on. In the hall management computer 200, the start port abnormality notification is executed over a predetermined period.

The on-state start port error judgment value is
Next, the control process of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 show the game control micro-computer in response to the power supply being started when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 attaining a high level. 7 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by a computer 560. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, The main processing after S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first sets the interruption prohibited (S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (S3). In S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt is generated, the game control microcomputer 560 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (S4). By the process of S4, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the power-off signal is in an OFF state according to the state of bit 0 of the input port 1 (S5). When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the output voltage of various power sources such as a + 5V power source gradually reaches a specified value, but the power-off signal is not output by the process of S5 (that is, By confirming that the power supply voltage is stable, the game control microcomputer 560 can confirm that the power supply voltage is stable.

  When the power-off signal is on, the game control microcomputer 560 turns off the power-off signal again after a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) (S80). Check if it exists. If the power-off signal is off, the RAM 55 is set to an accessible state (S6).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 proceeds to a clear signal check process, and checks whether or not the clear switch-on flag is set (S7). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, when it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the clear signal state is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the ON state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the ON state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the OFF state, after a predetermined delay time, the clear signal state may be reconfirmed. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch on flag is not set, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not (S8). When power supply stops, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the power supply stop processing, that is, stores the control state at the time of power supply stop. It is determined that If it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not being performed, the game control microcomputer 560 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined based on whether the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponds to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the game control microcomputer 560 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (S9). Clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the game control microcomputer 560 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of S10 to S14) that is executed when the power is turned on but not when the power supply is stopped is executed. To do.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 560 restores the game state to return the internal state of the game control unit and the control state of the electrical component control unit such as the effect control unit to the state when the power supply is stopped. Perform processing. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S92). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S93), and proceeds to S15.

  In the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, etc. Accordingly, an initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing. In addition, a bit corresponding to the output port that outputs the connection confirmation signal in the output port buffer is set (corresponding to the ON state of the connection confirmation signal).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the initial address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S13), and issues an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents. Processing to transmit to the sub-board is executed (S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used. Here, the sub board refers to a board (for example, an effect control board 80 or the like) on which a circuit that performs control in accordance with a control signal such as a command from the main board 31 is formed.

  As described above, the game clerk can easily start the initial operation by starting the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 while the clear switch is turned on and the clear signal is output (for example, the power switch is turned on). Can be executed. That is, RAM clear or the like can be performed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuits described above (S15). Specifically, as described above, the numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit. In this case, the CPU 56 performs settings according to the random number circuit setting program so that each of the random number circuits described above updates the value of R1. Further, the setting of various functions such as the numerical data update range selection setting function, the numerical data update rule selection setting function, and the numerical data update rule selection switching function described above by the user is performed by S15. Done.

  Next, based on the operating state of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57, abnormality monitoring setting processing for setting (storing) various data when performing abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base in the RAM 55 is executed (S15a). The details of the abnormality monitoring setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The game control microcomputer 560 sets a timer interrupt setting for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 msec). Processing is executed (S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 msec is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 msec.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the game control microcomputer 560 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S18). The game control microcomputer 560 disables the interrupt when the display random number update process is executed (S17), and enters the interrupt enable state when the display random number update process ends (S19). Note that the display random number is a predetermined random number (R3 to R5) used for controlling the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and the display random number update processing is a counter for generating display random numbers. This is a process for updating the count value. Specifically, in the display random number update process, the values of R3 to R5 described above are updated. In the present embodiment, the display random number update process in S18 is repeatedly performed during the interrupt waiting process surplus time after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec until the next interrupt process is executed. Become.

  Note that when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed because the display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later. This is to avoid doing so. That is, if the timer interrupt is generated during the processing of S18 and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the continuity of the count value is impaired. There is. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the process of S18.

  Next, the abnormality monitoring setting process in S15a will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the abnormality monitoring setting process (S15a) in the main process.

  First, the valid / invalid setting state of the winning number monitoring state is confirmed based on the setting detection signal from the winning number monitoring selection switch 571 (S301). Then, according to the setting of the winning number monitoring selection switch 571, winning number monitoring selection data indicating either valid or invalid is stored in the RAM 55 (S302). Then, based on the winning number monitoring selection data stored in S302, it is determined whether or not the winning number monitoring state is valid (S303).

  If it is determined in S303 that the winning number monitoring state is not valid, the process proceeds to S311 described later. Thus, when the winning number monitoring state is invalid, S304 to S309 for setting the winning number abnormality determination value, the winning number determination time, and the winning number abnormality determination number are not performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S303 that the winning number monitoring state is valid, S304 to S309 are performed to set a winning number abnormality determination value, a winning number determination time, and a winning number abnormality determination number of times. To do. Even when it is determined in S303 that the winning number monitoring state is not valid, S304 to S309 may be executed.

  In S304, the setting state of the winning number abnormality determination value is confirmed based on the setting detection signal from the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 (S304). Then, the winning number abnormality determination value data corresponding to the confirmed setting state of the winning number abnormality determination value is stored in the RAM 55 (S305). For example, when the winning number abnormality determination value is set to the middle level as shown in FIG. 5, the winning number abnormality determination value is set to four first winning number abnormality determination values and nine second winning number abnormality determination values. Remember the data.

  Next, based on the setting detection signal from the winning number determination time switch 573, the setting state of the winning number determination time is confirmed (S306). Then, the winning number determination time data corresponding to the confirmed setting state of the winning number determination time is stored in the RAM 55 (S307). For example, when the winning number determination time is set to a low level as shown in FIG. 5, winning number determination time data with the winning number determination time as 1 minute is stored.

  Next, based on the setting detection signal from the winning number abnormality determination number of times switch 574, the setting state of the number of winning number abnormality determinations is confirmed (S308). Then, the winning number abnormality determination frequency data corresponding to the confirmed setting state of the winning number abnormality determination number is stored in the RAM 55 (S309). For example, when the winning number abnormality determination number is set to a high level as shown in FIG. 5, the winning number abnormality determination number is stored with the winning number abnormality determination number being one.

  Next, in S311, the valid / invalid setting state of the base monitoring state is confirmed based on the setting detection signal from the base abnormality monitoring selection switch 575 (S311). Then, in accordance with the setting of the base abnormality monitoring selection switch 575, base monitoring selection data indicating either valid or invalid is stored in the RAM 55 (S312). Then, based on the base monitoring selection data stored in S312, it is determined whether or not the base monitoring state is valid (S313).

  If it is determined in S313 that the base monitoring state is not valid, the process returns. Thereby, when the base monitoring state is invalid, S314 to S319 for setting the base abnormality determination value, the base determination time, and the base abnormality determination number are not performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S313 that the base monitoring state is valid, S314 to S319 are performed to set the base abnormality determination value, the base determination time, and the base abnormality determination count. Even when it is determined in S313 that the base monitoring state is not valid, S314 to S319 may be executed.

  In S314, the setting state of the base abnormality determination value is confirmed based on the setting detection signal from the base abnormality determination value switch 576 (S314). Then, the base abnormality determination value data corresponding to the confirmed setting state of the base abnormality determination value is stored in the RAM 55 (S315). For example, when the base abnormality determination value is set to the middle level as shown in FIG. 5, base abnormality determination value data with 50 first base abnormality determination values and 100 second base abnormality determination values is stored. .

  Next, the setting state of the base determination time is confirmed based on the setting detection signal from the base determination time switch 577 (S316). Then, the base determination time data corresponding to the confirmed setting state of the base determination time is stored in the RAM 55 (S317). For example, when the base determination time is set to a low level as shown in FIG. 5, base determination time data with the base determination time set to 1 minute is stored.

  Next, based on the setting detection signal from the base abnormality determination frequency switch 578, the setting state of the base abnormality determination frequency is confirmed (S318). Then, the base abnormality determination frequency data corresponding to the confirmed setting state of the base abnormality determination frequency is stored in the RAM 55 (S319). For example, when the base abnormality determination number is set to a high level as shown in FIG. 5, the base abnormality determination number is stored with the base abnormality determination number being one.

  By performing such an abnormality monitoring setting process, only when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, various data when the abnormality monitoring related to the number of winnings and the base is monitored based on the operation state of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57. It is set in the RAM 55. As a result, after the power-on process is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, even when the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 is operated, various data when performing abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base cannot be changed. be able to.

  When the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 is used to change the setting of various data when performing the abnormality monitoring related to the number of winnings and the base as described above, for example, a state in which the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, that is, a pachinko game. Various switches included in the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 are operated in a state where power is not supplied to the machine 1. Then, when the abnormality monitoring setting process is executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is subsequently turned on, various data settings are changed.

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, in the period when the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of S17 to S19 in FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 560 A game control process is executed in a timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on) ( S101). Next, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, and the third winning port. Detection signals of the switches such as the switch 33a and the fourth winning a prize opening switch 39a are input, and the state is determined (switch processing: S102). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one. Each switch timer is used to determine that each switch has been normally turned on when the value of each timer has exceeded a predetermined value, that is, when each switch has been turned on continuously for a predetermined time. Used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the initial value is updated when the count value is updated to the predetermined final value in the random number circuit setting process of S15, and the random number circuit A process of updating the initial value to be input is performed (initial value update process: S103). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number used for the game control (random number update process: S104). Specifically, in the random number update process in S104, the values of R2 to R6 described above are updated.

  Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (S105). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. . The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Also, normal symbol process processing is performed (S106). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs an abnormality monitoring process (S107). In the abnormality monitoring process, the winning number monitoring process, the base monitoring process, and the start winning monitoring process as described above are performed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs processing for setting various effect control commands including commands related to decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of the special symbols in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control commands (decorative symbol commands). Control processing: S108). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variation display period) is the same.

  Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 performs information output processing for outputting various information (data) such as the above-described various information signals supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S109).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, and the fourth winning port. Prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the mouth switch 39a and the like is executed (S110). Specifically, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, the fourth winning port switch 39a, etc. In response to detection of winning based on being turned on, a payout command signal such as a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37. The data of the number of winning balls to be paid out for one winning ball is stored in advance in the RAM 55, and in the winning ball processing, a winning opening where the winning is detected based on the data of the number of winning balls. The number of prize balls corresponding to is determined. A payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the winning opening payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to receiving a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the increase or decrease of the reserved memory number, and when the reserved memory number increases due to the start winning, or when the variable display is started and the reserved memory number decreases, When the number of reserved memories changes, a storage process for transmitting a reserved memory number command that can specify the number of reserved memories is executed (S111). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be confirmed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, is executed (S112). Further, a solenoid output process (S113) is executed for instructing the output circuit 59 to drive various solenoids when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In order to switch the start winning device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20 to an open state or a closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the special winning opening, the output circuit 59 is connected to the solenoids 16, 21, 21A according to the drive command. Drive.

  Next, a special symbol display control process is performed (S114). In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display 8 is performed. Further, a normal symbol display control process is performed (S115). In the normal symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 is performed. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S116).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 ms). In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. It may be executed in the main process based on the setting. Further, the processing of S102 to S116 (except S109 and S112) corresponds to a game control process for controlling the progress of the game.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a process of counting the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed. Each time the game control microcomputer 560 executes the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up an interrupt number counter indicating the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed. For example, when the solenoid control process is completed in S113, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the value of the interrupt counter indicating the number of times that the timer interrupt process has been executed. This interrupt counter is used, for example, to determine whether or not a condition for reading a random number value from a random number circuit is satisfied.

  Also, for example, in the timer interrupt process, the switch process (S102), the decorative symbol command control process (S108), and the interrupt count process (counting the number of times the timer interrupt process described above is executed) are included in the game control process. Only the process) may be executed, and other processes in the game control process may be executed in the main process. In this case, in the loop process from S17 to S19 in the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes from S103 to S107 and S110 to S116 (except S112) among the game control processes (described above). Does not include interrupt count processing.

  Further, when the CPU 56 detects that the timer interrupt count has reached a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) after counting the interrupt count as described above in the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 obtains a random value from the random number circuit. It is determined that the condition for reading is satisfied, and a random number reading flag indicating that the condition for reading the random number value is satisfied is set. In the main process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number read flag is set when executing a later-described start port switch passing process (S132) in the special symbol process (S105), and the random number read flag is set. If it is determined, the output control signal is output to the random number circuit, and the updated value of R1 is read. Then, in the main process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit based on the read random number value when executing a special symbol normal process (S140) described later in the special symbol process (S105). Become. This is performed so that the same random number value is not continuously read.

  Next, the special symbol process (S105) in the main process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, if the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b is turned on, that is, a start winning in which a game ball wins the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b is generated. If so (S131), after performing the start port switch passing process (S132), any one of S140 to S147 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the start port switch passing process of S132, when the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b is turned on (specifically, it corresponds to each of the first start port switch 14a and the second start port switch 14b). Whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer of RAM 55 (the number of reserved storage) has reached the upper limit when the value of the switch timer provided is determined to be greater than or equal to a predetermined value) If the number of numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer does not reach the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the random number read flag is set. If it is set, the number of holding storage Is incremented by one. Then, the R1 numerical data from the random number circuit, and the random counters R2 to R2 for determining the big hit type / hit symbol are respectively extracted and correspond to the extraction order of the reserved storage buffer (corresponding to the value of the reserved memory counter). The process of storing in the storage area is executed. Here, the extraction of R1 numerical data from the random number circuit is performed by inputting an output control signal to the random number circuit and reading out the numerical data of R1 stored as the random number value updated by the random number circuit. As described above, when the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b is turned on and the number of stored numerical data (holding storage number) stored in the holding storage buffer does not reach the upper limit value, The condition for extracting data is satisfied, and the condition for executing the variable display, that is, the start condition for the variable display is satisfied.

  Special symbol normal processing (S140): State in which execution of variation display of special symbols can be started (for example, the symbol variation has not been made in special symbol display 8, and the previous symbol variation in special symbol display 8 has been completed. Wait for a predetermined period of time to elapse, and not a big hit game). When the special symbol variable display can be started, the variable display execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, and the reserved memory count is confirmed by checking the count value of the reserved memory counter for the special symbol. If the count value of the reserved storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined as a result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S141.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141): When a big hit is made, the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined based on the extracted value of R2 for determining the big hit type / hit symbol. When it comes off, the off symbol is determined based on the extracted value of R3 for determining the off symbol. Then, a display result command for designating decorative symbol information to be derived and displayed is set. The display result command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S142.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S142): Based on predetermined determination results such as jackpot determination and reach determination, the variation pattern data table is selected, and the value of the random counter R4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted to obtain the value of R4. Accordingly, by selecting and determining a variation pattern to be executed from among a plurality of types of variation patterns set in the variation pattern data table, the variation pattern for variation display on the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 is selected and determined. To do.

  Also, after setting the variation display time (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived) for the variation display on the special symbol display 8 based on the variation pattern selected and determined in the special symbol process timer. Start the special symbol process timer. In addition, a drive signal for starting the special symbol variation display is set. The drive signal set here is output in S114 of FIG. In addition, a variation display pattern command which is a command for instructing a variation pattern including information on the length of the variation display time of the decorative design is set. The variable display pattern command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S143.

  Special symbol variation processing (S143): When the variation display time in the variation pattern selected and determined in the variation pattern setting processing elapses (the special symbol process timer set in S142 times out), the special symbol process flag is shifted to S144. Update as follows.

  Special symbol stop process (S144): Control is performed so that symbols that are variably displayed on each of the special symbol indicator 8 and the variable display device 9 are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S114 of FIG. Then, a symbol stop command for stopping the decorative symbol is set. The symbol stop command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. If the big hit flag is set, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S145. Otherwise, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  Pre-winner opening process (S145): Data related to the control of the big hit gaming state is set, such as setting the execution time of the special prize process opening process in the special symbol process timer, and the special symbol process flag is shifted to S146. Update to More specifically, in S145, the jackpot gaming state such as the setting of the upper limit value of the number of rounds that can be continued in the jackpot gaming state, the setting of the upper limit value of the opening time of the big prize opening, and the setting of the interval period between each round Set the data required for the control. Further, a process for transmitting a big hit start command to the effect control board 80 is performed.

  Opening process of the big winning opening (S146): Confirming the establishment of the starting condition of each round in the big hit gaming state, performing the starting process of each round to open the winning prize opening, and for each round such as the round start command A process for transmitting an effect control command for displaying to the effect control board 80 is performed. Then, during each round, in-round processing such as management of the number of prizes received in the big prize opening is performed. Thereafter, it is confirmed that the end condition of each round in the big hit gaming state is satisfied, and if the end condition is satisfied, a process for checking whether the continuous condition of the big hit gaming state is satisfied is performed, and a round end command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Process to do. If the continuation condition is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the next round. Further, when the continuation condition for the big hit gaming state is not satisfied, or when all the rounds are finished, that is, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the processing for transmitting the above-mentioned ending display command is performed. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S147.

  Big hit end processing (S147): As display control when the big hit gaming state is ended, control for causing the microcomputer 800 for effect control as described above to perform the ending display as described above is performed. Further, when it is determined that the probability variation state is set by the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the processing for setting the probability variation flag as described above is performed. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S140) in the special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the special symbol normal processing.

  First, the value of the hold memory counter is checked to determine whether or not the hold memory number is “0” (S31). The special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol display 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and is not in the big hit game. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more (S31a). When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S32 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S31b). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, the memory fluctuation that is a flag used for performing the memory fluctuation reduction control that is performed as a control for reducing the fluctuation display time of the special symbol when the number of reserved memories increases. The shortening flag is set (S31c), and the process proceeds to S32 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state is set, and the process directly proceeds to S32 so as not to perform the memory fluctuation reduction control. When the memory fluctuation shortening flag is set in this way, in the fluctuation pattern setting process of S142, a fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation display time is shortened is selected according to the number of reserved memories at that time (for example, the number of reserved memories). When the number is two, the above-described variation pattern of the shortening 1 is selected, and when the number of reserved storage is three or four, the above-described variation pattern of the shortening 2 is selected). As a result, when the number of reserved memories becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number in a state that is not in the time-saving state, the number of reserved memories can be quickly digested by reducing the variation display time of the special symbol.

  In S32, each random number (numerical data) stored in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S32). Is decremented by 1 (the count value of the hold storage counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S33). That is, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To do. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of reserved memories are extracted always matches the order of the numbers of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. . That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the jackpot determination random value (R1 extracted data) is read from the random number buffer area (S34), and the jackpot determination process is executed (S35). In the big hit determination process, the following process is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. When the probability variation flag is set (when the probability variation state is reached, the probability variation flag is set in the big hit end processing (S147) in FIG. 20), the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot determination is set as the probability variation big hit determination value. When a plurality of predetermined values are set and the probability variation flag is not set, one value predetermined as a big hit determination value at the time of non-probability variation is set as the big hit determination value used for the big hit determination. Then, the big hit determination random number value read in S34 is compared with the big hit determination value, and when the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit determination is made, and when these do not match, no big hit is made. , Make the decision to be off.

  As a result of the big hit determination process, when it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S36), a big hit flag is set (S37). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141) (S38), and the process returns.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the abnormality monitoring process (S107) in the timer interrupt process. In the abnormality monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 560 sequentially executes the winning number monitoring process (S21), the base monitoring process (S22), and the start winning monitoring process (S23) as described above. The contents of the winning number monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIGS. The contents of the base monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the winning number monitoring process (S21) in the abnormality monitoring process. In the winning number monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the winning number monitoring selection data stored in the RAM 55 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S40). Then, based on the acquired winning number monitoring selection data, it is determined whether or not the winning number monitoring state is selected (S41). If it is determined in S41 that the winning number monitoring state is not selected to be valid, that is, if the winning number monitoring state is selected to be invalid, the process returns. Thereby, when the winning number monitoring selection switch 571 is selected to invalidate the winning number monitoring state, the substantial process for monitoring the winning number in S42 to S49 described later is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S41 that the winning number monitoring state is selected to be valid, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, and the fourth winning port. Whether or not a winning is detected for each of the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39 based on the respective states of the mouth switch 39a. Is determined (S42).

  When it is determined in S42 that no winning is detected, the process proceeds to S44 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S42 that a winning is detected, the winning number counter provided corresponding to the normal winning opening where the winning is made is updated by 1 (S43), and the process proceeds to S44. Here, the winning number counter includes the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. The counting means is provided corresponding to each of them and individually counts the number of winnings in the corresponding normal winning opening, and the count value is stored in the RAM 55.

  In S44, based on the state of each of the first start port switch 14a and the second start port switch 14b, it is determined whether or not a start winning is detected for each of the first start port 15a and the second start port 15b. (S44).

  When it is determined in S44 that the start winning is not detected, the process proceeds to S46 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S44 that the start winning is detected, the winning number counter provided corresponding to the start opening where the winning is made is updated by 1 (S45), and the process proceeds to S46.

  In S46, the value of the winning number monitoring period timer is updated by +1 (S46). Here, the winning number monitoring period timer is a timer that measures a unit time for determining whether or not the winning state is abnormal using the winning number abnormality determination value, and the time value is stored in the RAM 85. The winning number monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) every time the unit time set by the winning number determination time switch 573 is counted. Next, the winning number determination time data stored in the RAM 55 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S47). Then, it is determined whether or not the time value of the winning number monitoring period timer matches the acquired winning number determination time data (S48).

  When it is determined in S48 that the time value of the winning number monitoring period timer does not coincide with the winning number determination time data, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S48 that the time value of the winning number monitoring period timer matches the winning number determination time data, the winning number monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) (S48a). Thereby, the winning number monitoring period timer is reset every time the unit time set by the winning number determination time switch 573 is counted. Then, after executing a winning number abnormality determination process (S49) for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the winning number, the process returns. The contents of the winning number abnormality determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the winning number abnormality determining process (S49) in the winning number monitoring process. In the winning number abnormality determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the first winning number abnormality determination value data and the second winning number abnormality determination value data stored in the RAM 55 by the abnormality monitoring setting process described above are read and acquired (S51). Then, the value of the winning number counter corresponding to each of the normal winning holes and the starting holes shown as the monitoring targets in FIG. 8 is set to the first winning number abnormality determination value based on the acquired first winning number abnormality determination value data. Compare (S52).

  And among the winning number abnormality frequency counters corresponding to each of the normal winning holes and start ports shown as monitoring targets in FIG. The number-of-abnormal-number counter corresponding to the winning prize is updated by +1, and the number-of-abnormal-number-of-wins determined corresponding to the prize-winning mouth where the value of the prize-number counter is less than the first prize number abnormality determination value in the comparison in S52 The counter is reset to the initial value (0) (S53). Here, the winning number abnormality number counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the value of the winning number counter is equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value, and the count value is stored in the RAM 55.

  Next, the winning number abnormality determination number data stored in the RAM 55 by the abnormality monitoring setting process described above is read and acquired (S54). Then, among the winning number abnormality number counters corresponding to each of the normal winning openings and each start opening, it is determined whether there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the acquired winning number abnormality determination number data. Judgment is made (S55).

  In S55, it is determined whether there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the acquired winning number abnormality determination number data. In S53, the value of the winning number counter indicates the first winning number abnormality. The winning number abnormal number counter corresponding to the winning opening exceeding the determination value is updated by +1, and the winning number corresponding to the winning opening whose winning number counter value is less than the first winning number abnormality determination value in the comparison in S52 is obtained. The number abnormality determination number counter is reset to an initial value. The value of the winning number abnormality determination number counter is added and updated until the number of winning number abnormality determination is set when the value of the winning number counter is continuously equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value. As a result, when the winning number abnormality determination number is set to one, if there is a winning opening whose value of the winning number counter is equal to or more than the first winning number abnormality determination value only once, the first or second A winning number abnormality signal is output. In addition, when the winning number abnormality determination number is set to a plurality of times, if there is a winning opening in which the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or more than the first winning number abnormality determination value continuously for a plurality of times set, Alternatively, the second prize number abnormality signal is output.

  If it is determined in S55 that there is no winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data, the process proceeds to S59 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S55 that there is a winning number abnormality count counter whose count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data, the winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data is determined. It is determined whether there is a count value whose maximum value is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value (S56).

  If it is determined in S56 that there is no value that is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value, the first winning number abnormality signal is set (S57a), and the process proceeds to S58 described later. Thereby, the first winning number abnormality signal set here is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36 in S109 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S56 that there is a second winning number abnormality determination value or more, a second winning number abnormality signal is set (S57b), and the process proceeds to S58. Accordingly, the second winning number abnormality signal set here is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36 in S109 of FIG.

  In S58, all winning number abnormality frequency counters are reset, and the process proceeds to S59. In S59, all winning number counters are reset. Then return. As a result, when it is determined in S55 that there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value coincides with the data of the number of winning number abnormality determination, S58 is executed to reset all the winning number abnormality number counters. Therefore, the winning number abnormality number counter is reset every time at least one count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the base monitoring process (S22) in the abnormality monitoring process. In the base monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the base monitoring selection data stored in the RAM 55 is read and acquired by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process (S60). Then, based on the acquired base monitoring selection data, it is determined whether or not the selection for validating the base abnormality monitoring state has been made (S61). If it is determined in S61 that the base abnormality monitoring state is not enabled, that is, if the base abnormality monitoring state is disabled, the process returns. Thus, when the base abnormality monitoring selection switch 575 is selected to invalidate the base abnormality monitoring state, the substantial processing for monitoring the base in S62 to S68 described later is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S61 that the base abnormality monitoring state is selected to be valid, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, and the fourth winning port. Based on the respective states of the mouth switch 39a, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, the fourth normal winning port 39, the first start port switch 14a, and the second It is determined whether or not a winning is detected for each of the start port switches 14b (S62).

  When it is determined in S62 that no winning is detected, the process proceeds to S64 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S62 that a winning is detected, a predetermined number of winning balls to be paid out to the winning opening where the winning is detected (as described above, the winning ball for each winning opening is stored in the RAM 55). The base counter is updated by adding (the number data is stored) to the value of the base counter (S63), and the process proceeds to S64. Here, the base counter is connected to the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. Counting means for counting the total number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning, and the count value is stored in the RAM 85.

  In S64, the value of the base monitoring period timer is updated by +1 (S64). Here, the base monitoring period timer is a timer that measures a unit time for determining whether or not an abnormal state is present using the base abnormality determination value, and the time measurement value is stored in the RAM 55. The base monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) every time the unit time set by the base determination time switch 577 is counted. Next, the base determination time data stored in the RAM 55 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S65). Then, it is determined whether or not the measured value of the base monitoring period timer matches the acquired base determination time data (S66).

  If it is determined in S66 that the time value of the base monitoring period timer does not match the data of the base determination time, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S66 that the time value of the base monitoring period timer matches the data of the base determination time, the base monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) (S67). Thereby, the base monitoring period timer is reset every time the unit time set by the base determination time switch 577 is counted. And after performing the base abnormality determination process (S68) which determines whether abnormality has arisen in the base, it returns. The contents of the base abnormality determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the base abnormality determination process (S68) in the base monitoring process. In the base abnormality determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the data of the first base abnormality determination value and the data of the second base abnormality determination value stored in the RAM 55 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process are read and acquired (S81). Then, the base counter value described above is compared with the first base abnormality determination value based on the acquired first base abnormality determination value data (S82).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value in the comparison in S82 (S83). When it is determined that the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value, the value of the base abnormality frequency counter is updated by 1 (S84), and the process proceeds to S86. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the base counter is less than the first base abnormality determination value, the value of the base abnormality frequency counter is reset to the initial value (0) (S85), and the process proceeds to S86. Here, the base abnormality frequency counter is a counter that counts the number of times the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value, and the count value is stored in the RAM 55.

  Next, in S86, the base abnormality determination count data stored in the RAM 55 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S86). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the base abnormality number counter matches the acquired base abnormality determination number data (S87).

  In S87, it is determined whether or not the value of the base abnormality number counter matches the acquired base abnormality determination number data. In S85, the value of the base counter becomes equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value. The base abnormality number counter is updated by +1, and the base abnormality number counter is reset to the initial value when the value of the base counter becomes less than the first winning number abnormality determination value in S84. The value of the base abnormality determination number counter is added and updated until the set base abnormality determination number is reached when the value of the base counter is continuously equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value. Thus, when the base abnormality determination number is set to one, if there is a winning opening whose base counter value is equal to or more than the first base abnormality determination value, the first or second base abnormality signal Will be output. Further, when the base abnormality determination number is set to a plurality of times, if the base counter value becomes equal to or more than the first base abnormality determination value continuously for a plurality of times set, the first or second winning number abnormality signal is generated. Will be output.

  When it is determined in S87 that the value of the base abnormality number counter does not match the data of the base abnormality determination number, the process proceeds to S91 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S87 that the value of the base abnormality frequency counter matches the data of the base abnormality determination frequency, it is determined whether or not the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the acquired second base abnormality determination value. (S88).

  If it is determined in S88 that the second base abnormality determination value is not greater than or equal to the second base abnormality determination value, the first base abnormality signal is set (S89a), and the process proceeds to S90 described later. Accordingly, the first base abnormality signal set here is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36 in S109 of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S88 that the second base abnormality determination value has been reached, the second base abnormality signal is set (S89b), and the process proceeds to S90. Accordingly, the second base abnormality signal set here is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36 in S109 of FIG.

  In S90, the base abnormality frequency counter is reset, and the process proceeds to S91. In S91, the base counter is reset. Then return. As a result, when it is determined in S87 that the count value matches the base abnormality determination count data, the base abnormality count counter is reset by executing S90. The base abnormality frequency counter is reset every time it matches the data of the abnormality determination frequency.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the start winning monitoring process (S23) in the abnormality monitoring process. In the start winning monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, it is determined whether or not the aforementioned start port error prohibition flag is set (S151). When it is determined in S151 that the start port error prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to S155 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that the start port error prohibition flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the movable pieces 13 and 13 are at the start of opening in the second start port 15b (S152).

  When it is determined by S152 that the opening is not started, the process proceeds to S158 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined at S152 that the opening is started, an abnormality determination prohibition time timer is set (S153). Here, the abnormality determination prohibition time timer is a timer for measuring the above-described error detection prohibition period, and is set to 0 after being set to a count corresponding to a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) in S153. It will be counted down until. Then, the above-mentioned start port error detection prohibition flag is set (S154), and the process proceeds to S160 described later.

  If it is determined in S151 that the start port error prohibition flag is set and the process proceeds to S155, the value of the abnormality determination prohibition time timer is updated by -1 (S155). Thereby, every time the start winning monitoring process is executed, the time is measured by the abnormality determination prohibition time timer. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality determination prohibition time timer becomes 0 and the abnormality determination prohibition time timer is up (S156). If it is determined in S156 that the time is not up, the process proceeds to S160 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S156 that the time is up, the start port error prohibition flag is reset (S157), and the process proceeds to S160 described later. As a result, from the time when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state until the error detection prohibition period elapses, the process proceeds to S158 to S161 through S151 and S152 based on the fact that the start port error prohibition flag is set. Since the process for monitoring the abnormal state of the second starting port 15b does not proceed, error detection for detecting an abnormal state of winning based on the game ball won in the second starting port 15b when the movable pieces 13, 13 are closed is performed. It is forbidden.

  Further, when it is determined that the opening is not started by S152 described above and the process proceeds to S158, whether or not the start winning to the second start port 15b is detected based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 14b. Is determined (S158). When it is determined in S158 that the start winning prize is not detected, the process proceeds to S160 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S158 that the start winning is detected, the value of the start port error number counter is updated by 1 (S159), and the process proceeds to S160. Here, the starting port error number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls (starting port error number) won in the second starting port 15b when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state. Stored in the RAM 55.

  When the process proceeds to S160, it is determined whether or not the value of the start port error number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined start port error determination value (for example, 10) (S160). When it is determined in S160 that the value of the start port error number counter is not equal to or greater than the start port error determination value, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160 that the value of the start port error number counter is equal to or greater than the start port error determination value, a process for setting a start port winning abnormality signal is performed, and the process returns. Thereby, the start opening prize abnormality signal is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the information terminal board 36 and transmitted to the hall management computer 200. In the hall management computer 200, when the start opening prize abnormality signal is received, the control section 201 notifies the display section 203 that an abnormality has occurred in winning in the second start opening 15b in a predetermined notification mode. A process for informing is performed.

  The start opening winning abnormality signal output in this way is reset to the off state in the large winning opening releasing pre-processing of S145 when the big hit gaming state occurs. The conditions for resetting the start opening winning abnormality signal are as follows: when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (when cold start is started by resetting all the data stored in the RAM 55, and when the stored data in the RAM 55 is not reset) Any condition may be used as long as it is a condition that delimits the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which may be one or both at the time of hot start). Further, the value of the above-mentioned start port error number counter is reset to the initial value (0) when the big hit gaming state is generated in accordance with the timing at which the start port winning abnormality signal is turned off. As described above, the conditions for resetting the start opening winning abnormality signal are as follows: when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (when cold start is started by resetting all stored data in the RAM 55, and when stored data in the RAM 55 is reset). In other conditions that may divide the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (such as one or both of the hot start time without starting up), the value of the start port error number counter is reset as such. Is performed at the same timing as when the start opening prize abnormality signal is turned off.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 800 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 800.

  In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initial setting of a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like is performed (S201). When the initialization process is completed, the production control microcomputer 800 monitors the timer interrupt flag (S202). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 800 sets “1” as the value of the timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If “1” is set as the value of the timer interrupt flag in S202, the effect control microcomputer 800 clears the value of the timer interrupt flag (S203), and executes the following effect control process.

  A timer interrupt occurs every 33 msec, for example. That is, the effect control process is activated every 33 msec, for example. Further, in the timer interrupt process in this embodiment, only the process of setting “1” as the value of the timer interrupt flag is performed, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process. The effect control process may be executed.

  In the effect control process, first, a power-off process for monitoring whether or not a power-off signal is output is executed (S204). Next, command analysis processing for analyzing the received effect control command is executed (S205). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a received command in the command reception buffer. When there is a received command, the received command is read, and a flag indicating the type of the received effect control command is set. Processing for specifying a control command is performed. The command data read from the command reception buffer is erased in the command reception buffer.

  Next, effect control process processing is performed (S206). The contents of the effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. In the production control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the variable display device 9, the light emission control of various lamps, Production control including sound control by the speaker 27 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a predetermined random counter is executed (S207). In the random number update process, for example, various random counters such as random counters RU-1 to RU-3 for deciding decorative symbols and random counters RV for determining the production contents are updated. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in S202. An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to the interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 800. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, an INT interrupt is generated in the production control microcomputer 800. Then, the effect control microcomputer 800 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the effect control command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 800 stores the received effect control command data in a command reception buffer provided in the RAM 85.

  Next, the effect control process process by S206 of FIG. 28 is demonstrated. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, any one of S400 to S406 is executed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation display pattern command reception waiting process (S400): It is confirmed whether or not a variation display pattern command has been received. When it is confirmed that a variation display pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is set according to S401. Update to value.

  Symbol variation start processing (S401): With respect to the variation display of the ornament symbol, the display result of the ornament symbol in the variation display such as the combination of the off symbol and the combination of the jackpot symbol as the variation display result before the big hit game is determined, When the re-lottery display is performed, the display result of the re-lottery display is determined. Based on the variation display pattern command, a variation pattern that is actually used for variation display on the variation display device 9 is determined from a plurality of variation patterns of decorative symbols that are predetermined as variation patterns capable of image display. Further, the variation display time is set according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation display of the decorative symbol (left, middle, right symbol) on the variation display device 9 is started. Corresponding to such display, light emission control of various lamps and sound control by the speaker 27 are performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S402.

  Symbol variation processing (S402): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, etc.) constituting the variation display variation pattern on the variation display device 9, and monitors the end of the set variation time. Then, when the set variation time is over, for example, the left, middle and right symbols of the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, and control is performed so that the symbols are swaying without determining the display result. Corresponding to such display, light emission control of various lamps and sound control by the speaker 27 are performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S403.

  Symbol stop waiting process (S403): If the symbol display command for instructing all symbols to stop is received after the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, the variation display device 9 displays the variation display of the ornament symbol. Control is performed to stop (for example, stop the above-described fluctuation state) and derive and display a stop symbol as a fluctuation display result. Corresponding to such display, light emission control of various lamps and sound control by the speaker 27 are performed. After that, when the decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 is a jackpot display result, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S404, and the decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 is When the display result is out of date, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S400.

  Big hit display processing (S404): After the end of the variable display of decorative symbols on the variable display device 9, when the big hit gaming state is reached, display at the start of the big hit is performed. Corresponding to such display, light emission control of various lamps and sound control by the speaker 27 are performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S405.

  Big hit game processing (S405): Control for displaying the big hit game effect, which is a display for producing the big hit game state. For example, display for performing various effects during each round in the big hit gaming state and various effects during the interval period between each round is performed. Corresponding to such display, light emission control of various lamps and sound control by the speaker 27 are performed. When the big hit game processing ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S406.

  Big hit game end processing (S406): Ending display is performed as an effect when the big hit game state is ended. Corresponding to such display, light emission control of various lamps and sound control by the speaker 27 are performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S400.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, instead of outputting an abnormal signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when an abnormal state has occurred in the above-described winning number abnormality determination processing and base abnormality determination processing, An example in which an effect control command indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output to the effect control microcomputer 800 will be described. As for the second embodiment, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, in the case of the second embodiment, as an information signal output from the information output circuit 53, a first winning number abnormality signal, a second winning number abnormality signal, a first base abnormality signal, a second base abnormality signal, and The start opening prize abnormality signal is not included.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect control command according to the second embodiment in a table format. FIG. 30 differs from FIG. 11 in that commands FF00 to FF04 are used.

  The command FF00 is a first winning number abnormality command indicating that an abnormal state has occurred in the winning number monitoring process based on the fact that the number of winnings in a predetermined unit time is equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value. . The command FF01 is a second winning number abnormality command indicating that an abnormal state has occurred in the winning number monitoring process based on the fact that the number of winnings in a predetermined unit time is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value. . The command FF02 is a first base abnormality command indicating that an abnormal state has occurred in the base monitoring process based on the fact that the number of winnings in a predetermined unit time is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value. The command FF03 is a second base abnormality command indicating that an abnormal state has occurred based on the fact that the number of winnings in a predetermined unit time is equal to or greater than the second base abnormality determination value in the base monitoring process. The command FF04 is a start winning abnormality command indicating that an abnormal state has occurred based on winning of the game ball in the second start opening 15b when the movable pieces 13 and 13 are closed in the start winning monitoring process. .

  Next, the number-of-wins monitoring process for monitoring the number of winnings to the winning target to be monitored according to the second embodiment, and a prize number abnormality notification performed when it is determined that the number of winnings is abnormal by the number-of-wins monitoring process The production process will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing control timings for explaining the winning number monitoring process and the winning number abnormality notification effect process according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 31, each winning detection signal, each winning counter value, the first winning number abnormality command, the second winning number abnormality command, the first winning number abnormality notification effect state, and the second winning number abnormality notification effect state are shown. Shown over time. FIG. 31 will be described with respect to the differences from FIG. 13 described above.

  The first winning number abnormality command is a predetermined first winning number abnormality determination value (in which a count value of each winning number counter within a winning number determination time set for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) is set in advance ( For example, it is an effect control command that is output (turned on) instead of the first winning number abnormality signal described above when the number is 4) or more. The second prize number abnormality command is the above-mentioned when the count value of each prize number counter within the prize number judgment time becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined second prize number abnormality judgment value (for example, 9). This is an effect control command that is output (turned on) instead of the first prize number abnormality signal.

  The first prize number abnormality command and the second prize number abnormality command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800. In the production control microcomputer 800, when each of the first winning number abnormality command and the second winning number abnormality command is received, a process for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the winning number is performed in a predetermined notification mode. It is.

  When the first prize number abnormality command is received, the effect control microcomputer 800 turns on the decoration lamp 25 in a predetermined mode (a mode in which it is possible to specify that the first prize number is abnormal). Thus, a process of executing the first prize number abnormality notification effect is performed. When the second prize number abnormality command is received, the production control microcomputer 800 lights the decoration lamp 25 in a predetermined mode (a mode in which it is possible to specify that the second prize number is abnormal). Then, by outputting a predetermined notification sound from the speaker 27, a process for executing the second prize number abnormality notification effect is performed.

  Note that a lamp other than the decorative lamp 25 may be used as a lamp used when performing an abnormality notification effect regarding the number of winnings. Further, the sound used when performing the abnormality notification effect may directly indicate that an abnormality has occurred by voice, or indirectly indicate that an abnormality has occurred due to a predetermined sound effect. May be. Further, when performing such an abnormality notification effect, the variable display device 9 may display the first message number abnormality notification effect and the second prize number abnormality notification effect by displaying an image such as a predetermined message. Good. In that case, each of the first prize number abnormality notification effect and the second prize number abnormality notification effect by image is combined with each of the abnormality notification effect using a predetermined lamp and the abnormality notification effect using a predetermined sound. Alternatively, it may be performed as an abnormality notification effect only on an image.

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing control timings for explaining the base monitoring process and the base abnormality notification effect process according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 32, all the normal winning opening prize ball number signals, all starting opening prize ball number signals, base counter value, first base abnormality command, second base abnormality command, first base abnormality notification effect state, and second The base abnormality notification effect state is shown as time elapses. 32 will be described with respect to the differences from FIG. 14 described above.

  The first base abnormality command is used when the count value of the base counter within a base determination time set at a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) is equal to or greater than a predetermined first base abnormality determination value. This is an effect control command that is output (turned on) instead of the first base abnormality signal. The second base abnormality command is output instead of the first base abnormality signal described above when the count value of the base counter within the base determination time becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined second base abnormality determination value. This is an effect control command (which is turned on).

  The first base abnormality command and the second base abnormality command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800. In the production control microcomputer 800, when each of the first base abnormality command and the second base abnormality command is received, a process of notifying that the abnormality has occurred in the base is performed in a predetermined notification mode.

  When the first base abnormality command is received, the effect control microcomputer 800 turns on the decoration lamp 25 in a predetermined mode (a mode in which it can be specified that the first base abnormal state is present). Processing for executing the first base abnormality notification effect is performed. When the second base abnormality command is received, the effect control microcomputer 800 lights the decoration lamp 25 in a predetermined mode (a mode in which it can be specified that the second base abnormal state is present). By outputting the determined notification sound from the speaker 27, a process for executing the second prize number abnormality notification effect is performed.

  Note that a lamp other than the decorative lamp 25 may be used as a lamp used when performing an abnormality notification effect relating to such a base. Further, the sound used when performing the abnormality notification effect may directly indicate that an abnormality has occurred by voice, or indirectly indicate that an abnormality has occurred due to a predetermined sound effect. May be. When performing such an abnormality notification effect, the first base abnormality notification effect and the second base abnormality notification effect may be performed by displaying an image such as a predetermined message on the variable display device 9. In that case, each of the first base abnormality notification effect and the second base abnormality notification effect by the image is performed in combination with the abnormality notification effect using a predetermined lamp and the abnormality notification effect using a predetermined sound. Alternatively, only an image may be performed as an abnormality notification effect.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a winning number abnormality determination process according to the second embodiment. 33, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the winning number abnormality determination process of FIG. 24, and repeated description is not repeated.

  33 differs from FIG. 24 in that S57c is used instead of S57a in FIG. 24, and S57d is used instead of S57b in FIG.

  If it is determined in S56 that there is no value that is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value, the first winning number abnormality command is set (S57c), and the process proceeds to S58. Thereby, the first winning number abnormality command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S56 that there is a second winning number abnormality determination value or more, a second winning number abnormality command is set (S57d), and the process proceeds to S58. Thereby, the second winning number abnormality command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a base abnormality determination process according to the second embodiment. 34, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the base abnormality determination process of FIG. 26, and redundant description will not be repeated.

  The base abnormality determination process in FIG. 34 differs from that in FIG. 26 in that S89c is used instead of S89a in FIG. 26, and S89d is used instead of S89b in FIG.

  If it is determined from S88 that the value is not equal to or greater than the second base abnormality determination value, the first base abnormality command is set (S89c), and the process proceeds to S90 described later. As a result, the first base abnormality command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S88 that the second base abnormality determination value has been reached, the second base abnormality command is set (S89d), and the process proceeds to S90. Thus, the second base abnormality command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  Although not shown, in the case of the second embodiment, in the start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. 27, a process of transmitting a start winning abnormality command as an effect control command is performed instead of S161.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process according to the second embodiment. 35, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the production control main process of FIG. 28, and the repeated description will not be repeated.

  The effect control main process in FIG. 35 is different from that in FIG. 28 in that an abnormality notification effect process (S206a) is provided between S206 and S207 in FIG. The abnormality notification effect process is performed when a first winning number abnormality command, a second winning number abnormality command, a first base abnormality command, a second base abnormality command, and a start winning abnormality command are received. In the process for performing the first winning number abnormality notification effect, the second winning number abnormality notification effect, the first base abnormality notification effect, the second base abnormality notification effect, and the start winning abnormality notification effect as described above. is there.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the abnormality notification effect process (S206a) in the effect control main process according to the second embodiment. The production control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing in the abnormality notification production processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not a first winning number abnormality command has been received (S221). If it is determined in S221 that it has not been received, the process proceeds to S223 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has been received in S221, the first winning number abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S222), and the process proceeds to S223. In S223, it is determined whether or not a second winning number abnormality command is received (S223). If it is determined in S223 that it has not been received, the process proceeds to S225 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has been received in S223, the second winning number abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S224), and the process proceeds to S225.

  In S225, it is determined whether or not a first base abnormality command has been received (S225). If it is determined in S225 that it has not been received, the process proceeds to S227 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has been received in S225, the first base abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S226), and the process proceeds to S227. In S227, it is determined whether a second base abnormality command has been received (S227). If it is determined in S227 that it has not been received, the process proceeds to S229 described later. Returns the command. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has been received in S227, the second base abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S228), and the process proceeds to S229. In S229, it is determined whether a start winning abnormality command has been received (S229). If it is determined in S229 that it has not been received, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has been received in S229, the start winning abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S230), and the process returns.

  Each of the first prize number abnormality notification effect by S222, the second prize number abnormality notification effect by S224, the first base abnormality notification effect by S226, the second base abnormality notification effect by S228, and the start prize abnormality notification effect by S230, respectively. , Continuously executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes). Accordingly, the first winning number abnormality notification effect, the second winning number abnormality notification effect, the first base abnormality notification effect, the second base abnormality notification effect, and the start winning abnormality notification effect are respectively displayed on the decorative symbols 91, 92, Even when the change display of 93 is executed, it is displayed until a predetermined abnormality notification time elapses.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example of performing an effect by displaying an image such as a message on the variable display device 9 will be described as the abnormality notification effect performed in the second embodiment described above.

  FIG. 37 is a display screen diagram of the variable display device 9 showing an abnormality notification effect mode according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 37, (a) to (d) show aspects of the abnormality notification effect as time elapses. In the variable display device 9, for example, decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are displayed in a manner as shown in FIG.

  Then, when performing the abnormality notification effect, as shown in (b), an abnormality notification message 94, which is an image indicating that an abnormal state has occurred by specifying the type of the abnormal state, is displayed. In the example of FIG. 37, an abnormality notification message 94 indicates that the first winning number abnormality state has occurred. The abnormality notification message 94 has a predetermined abnormality notification time even when the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are being displayed as shown in (c) and (d). Is displayed.

  The abnormality notification effect shown in FIG. 37 is realized by performing the following process in the abnormality notification effect process of FIG. 36 in the second embodiment. In S222 of FIG. 36, as the first winning number abnormality notification effect, an effect of displaying the abnormality notification message 94 indicating that the first winning number abnormality state has occurred on the variable display device 9 is performed. In S224 of FIG. 36, as the second winning number abnormality notification effect, an effect of displaying the abnormality notification message 94 indicating that the second winning number abnormality state has occurred on the variable display device 9 is performed. In S226 of FIG. 36, as the first base abnormality notification effect, an effect of displaying the abnormality notification message 94 indicating that the first base abnormality state has occurred on the variable display device 9 is performed. In S228 of FIG. 36, as the second base abnormality notification effect, an effect of displaying the abnormality notification message 94 indicating that the second base abnormality state has occurred on the variable display device 9 is performed. In S230 of FIG. 36, as the start winning abnormality notification effect, an effect of displaying the abnormality notification message 94 indicating that the start winning abnormality state has occurred on the variable display device 9 is performed. Further, when such an abnormality notification message 94 is displayed on the variable display device 9, an image indicating the abnormality notification message 94 is superimposed on the images such as the decorative symbols 91, 92, 93 and the background image that are normally displayed. Realized by displaying.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 800 determines whether or not it is an abnormal state when the above-described abnormality notification effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 800 as shown in the second embodiment. An example of performing will be described. About 4th Embodiment, a different part from 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment is mainly demonstrated.

  FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board 31 according to the fourth embodiment. About FIG. 38, the same reference number is given to the same part as FIG. 4, and the overlapping description is not performed.

  The configuration of FIG. 38 is different from that of FIG. 4 in the following points. The abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 is not provided on the main board 31 but is provided on the effect control board 80. The configuration of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 provided on the effect control board 80 is the same as that shown in FIGS. In addition, the information signal output from the information output circuit 53 includes a first prize number abnormality signal, a second prize number abnormality signal, a first base abnormality signal, a second base abnormality signal, and a start opening prize abnormality signal. Not. It should be noted that the start prize winning abnormality signal may be output from the information output circuit 53 by executing the start prize monitoring process as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing control timings for explaining the winning number monitoring process and the winning number abnormality notification effect process according to the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 39, each winning detection signal, each winning detection command, each winning number counter value, the first winning number abnormality notification effect state, and the second winning number abnormality notification effect state are shown as time elapses. FIG. 39 will be described with respect to differences from FIG. 31 described above.

  In the fourth embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine whether or not the winning number is in an abnormal state, the first winning number abnormality command and the second winning number abnormality command are not transmitted. Instead, the game control microcomputer 560 includes each of the normal winning ports (the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39), and When each of the start openings (the first start opening 15a and the second start opening 15b) has won a prize, a winning detection command indicating the winning opening that has won a prize is transmitted as an effect control command.

  When a winning at the first normal winning opening 29 is detected, a first normal winning detection command is transmitted as a winning detection command. When a winning at the second normal winning opening 30 is detected, a second normal winning detection command is transmitted as a winning detection command. When a winning at the third normal winning opening 33 is detected, a third normal winning detection command is transmitted as a winning detection command. When a winning at the fourth normal winning opening 39 is detected, a fourth normal winning detection command is transmitted as a winning detection command. When a winning at the first starting port 15a is detected, a first starting winning detection command is transmitted as a winning detection command. When a winning at the second starting port 15b is detected, a second starting winning detection command is transmitted as a winning detection command. Based on receiving the winning detection command transmitted in this way, the effect control microcomputer 800, like the game control microcomputer 560 in the first to third embodiments described above, A winning number counter is provided corresponding to each starting port, and the number of winnings at each normal winning port and each starting port can be grasped based on the value of each winning number counter.

  When the winning detection signal is turned on for each normal winning opening and each start opening, a winning detection command corresponding to the winning opening where the winning is detected is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 accordingly. Based on the received winning detection command, the effect control microcomputer 800 updates the winning number counters corresponding to the respective normal winning holes and start ports indicated by the received winning detection command by +1.

  The count value of each winning number counter within the winning number determination time set for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) is equal to or greater than a predetermined first winning number abnormality determination value (for example, four). Then, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs a process of executing the first winning number abnormality notification effect as shown in the second embodiment. Further, when the count value of each winning number counter within the winning number determination time becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined second winning number abnormality determination value (for example, 9), the effect control microcomputer 800 Processing for executing the second prize number abnormality notification effect as shown in the second embodiment is performed.

  FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing control timings for explaining the base monitoring process and the base abnormality notification effect process according to the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 40, all the normal winning opening winning ball number signals, all starting opening winning ball number signals, all normal winning opening winning detection commands (all of the first normal winning detection commands to the fourth normal winning detection commands), The second start opening prize detection command (both commands of the first start prize detection command and the second start prize detection command), the base counter value, the first base abnormality notification effect state, and the second base abnormality notification effect state are time. Shown according to the course. As for FIG. 40, a different part from FIG. 32 mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the fourth embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine whether or not the base is in an abnormal state, the first base abnormality command and the second base abnormality command are not transmitted.

  As described above, when a winning is detected at each normal winning opening and each starting opening, a winning detection command is transmitted, so that the effect control is performed based on receiving the winning detection command transmitted in this way. The microcomputer 800 is provided with a base counter that counts the total number of prize balls for all the normal winning openings and starting openings, as with the game control microcomputer 560. It is possible to grasp the total value of the number of winning balls based on winning in the normal winning opening and the starting opening.

  In the effect control microcomputer 800, as in the case of the game control microcomputer 560, data on the number of winning balls for each normal winning opening and each starting opening is stored in the ROM 85 in advance, and the received winning prize is received using that data. Based on the detection command, the base counter is added and updated.

  When the count value of the base counter within the base determination time set for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) is equal to or greater than a predetermined first base abnormality determination value (for example, 50). Further, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs a process of executing the first base abnormality notification effect as shown in the second embodiment. Further, when the count value of the base counter within the base determination time becomes equal to or larger than a predetermined second base abnormality determination value (for example, 100), the second embodiment is performed by the effect control microcomputer 800. Processing for executing the second base abnormality notification effect as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing according to the fourth embodiment. 41, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the timer interrupt process of FIG. 19, and the repeated description will not be repeated.

  The timer interrupt process of FIG. 41 differs from that of FIG. 19 in that a winning information generation process (S107a) is provided instead of S107 of FIG. The winning information generation process is a process of generating a winning detection command corresponding to a winning when there is a winning at each normal winning opening and each start opening.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a winning information generation process (S107a) according to the fourth embodiment. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the winning information generation processing.

  First, based on the respective states of the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the third winning port switch 33a, and the fourth winning port switch 39a, the first normal winning port 29 and the second normal winning port are selected. It is determined whether or not a winning is detected for each of the mouth 30, the third normal winning opening 33, and the fourth normal winning opening 39 (S701).

  If it is determined in S701 that no winning is detected, the process proceeds to S703, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S701 that a winning is detected, a normal winning detection command is used as a winning detection command (a command that can specify a normal winning opening from which a winning is detected) corresponding to the normal winning port from which a winning is detected. Is set (S702), and the process proceeds to S703. The normal winning detection command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  In S703, based on the state of each of the first start port switch 14a and the second start port switch 14b, it is determined whether or not a start winning is detected for each of the first start port 15a and the second start port 15b. (S703).

  If it is determined in S703 that the start prize has not been detected, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S703 that a start winning is detected, a start winning detection command corresponding to the start opening from which the start winning is detected (a command capable of specifying the start opening from which a win is detected) is used as a win detection command. Is set (S704), and the process returns. The start winning detection command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process according to the fourth embodiment. With respect to FIG. 43, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the production control main process of FIG. 35, and the repeated description will not be repeated.

  The effect control main process in FIG. 43 differs from that in FIG. 35 in the following points. An abnormality monitoring setting process (S201a) is provided between S201 and S202. This abnormality monitoring setting process performs the same process as the abnormality monitoring setting process shown in FIG. 18, thereby obtaining various data when performing abnormality monitoring related to the number of winnings and the base based on the operation state of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57. A process of setting (storing) in the RAM 85 is performed. Also, an abnormality monitoring effect process (S206b) is provided instead of the abnormality notification effect process (S206a). The abnormality monitoring effect process is a winning number monitoring effect process for monitoring the number of winnings at each normal winning opening and each starting port based on the winning detection command and performing a winning number abnormality notification effect when an abnormal state occurs in the winning number. And a base monitoring effect process for monitoring the base as a total value of the number of winning balls of all the normal winning openings and starting openings based on the winning detection command, and performing a base abnormality notification effect when an abnormal state occurs in the base Is a process for executing.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the abnormality monitoring effect process (S206b) according to the fourth embodiment. In the abnormality monitoring effect process, the game control microcomputer 560 sequentially executes the winning number monitoring effect process (S601) and the base monitoring effect process (S602) as described above. The contents of the winning number monitoring effect process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. The contents of the base monitoring effect process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a winning number monitoring effect process (S601) in the abnormality monitoring effect process according to the fourth embodiment. In the winning number monitoring effect process, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  First, the winning number monitoring selection data stored in the RAM 85 is read and acquired by the abnormality monitoring setting process of S201a described above (S630). Then, based on the acquired winning number monitoring selection data, it is determined whether or not the winning number monitoring state is selected (S631). If it is determined in S631 that the winning number monitoring state is not selected to be valid, that is, if the winning number monitoring state is selected to be invalid, the process returns. As a result, when the winning number monitoring selection switch 571 is selected to invalidate the winning number monitoring state, substantial processing for monitoring the winning number in S632 to S639 described later is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S631 that the winning number monitoring state is selected to be valid, based on the above-described winning detection command, the first normal winning slot 29, the second normal winning slot 30, the third normal prize It is determined whether or not a winning is detected for each of the winning opening 33 and the fourth normal winning opening 39 (S632).

  If it is determined in S632 that no winning has been detected, the process proceeds to S634 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined in S632 that a winning is detected, the winning number counter provided corresponding to the normal winning opening where the winning is made is updated by 1 (S633), and the process proceeds to S634. Here, the winning number counter includes the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. The counting means is provided corresponding to each and counts the number of winnings to the corresponding normal winning opening, and the count value is stored in the RAM 85.

  In S634, based on the above-described winning detection command, it is determined whether or not a starting winning is detected for each of the first starting port 15a and the second starting port 15b (S634).

  If it is determined in S634 that the start winning is not detected, the process proceeds to S636 to be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S634 that the start winning is detected, the winning number counter provided corresponding to the start opening where the winning is made is updated by 1 (S635), and the process proceeds to S636.

  In S636, the value of the winning number monitoring period timer is updated by +1 (S636). Here, the winning number monitoring period timer is a timer that measures a unit time for determining whether or not the winning state is abnormal using the winning number abnormality determination value, and the time value is stored in the RAM 85. The winning number monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) every time the unit time set by the winning number determination time switch 573 is counted. Next, the winning number determination time data stored in the RAM 85 by the abnormality monitoring setting process described above is read and acquired (S637). Then, it is determined whether or not the measured value of the winning number monitoring period timer matches the acquired winning number determination time data (S638).

  If it is determined in S638 that the time value of the winning number monitoring period timer does not match the winning number determination time data, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S638 that the time value of the winning number monitoring period timer matches the winning number determination time data, the winning number monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) (S638a). Thereby, the winning number monitoring period timer is reset every time the unit time set by the winning number determination time switch 573 is counted. And after performing the winning number abnormality determination effect process (S639) which determines whether abnormality has arisen in the number of winnings, it returns. The contents of the winning number abnormality determination effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the winning number abnormality determining effect process (S639) in the winning number monitoring effect process. In the winning number abnormality determination effect processing, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing.

  First, the first winning number abnormality determination value data and the second winning number abnormality determination value data stored in the RAM 85 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process are read and acquired (S651). Then, the value of the winning number counter corresponding to each of the normal winning holes and the starting holes shown as the monitoring targets in FIG. 8 is set to the first winning number abnormality determination value based on the acquired first winning number abnormality determination value data. Compare (S652).

  And among the winning number abnormality frequency counters corresponding to each of the normal winning holes and start ports shown as monitoring targets in FIG. 8, the value of the winning number counter is equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value in the comparison in S652. The winning number abnormal number counter corresponding to the winning prize number is updated by +1, and the winning number abnormality determination number corresponding to the winning number whose winning number counter value is less than the first winning number abnormality determination value in the comparison in S652 The counter is reset to the initial value (0) (S653). Here, the winning number abnormal number counter is a counter that counts the number of times the value of the winning number counter is equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value, and the count value is stored in the RAM 85.

  Next, the data of the number of winning prizes determined and stored in the RAM 85 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S654). Then, among the winning number abnormality number counters corresponding to each of the normal winning openings and each start opening, it is determined whether there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the acquired winning number abnormality determination number data. Judgment is made (S655).

  If it is determined in S655 that there is no winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data, the process proceeds to S659 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S655 that there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data, the winning number abnormality number counter whose count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data is determined. It is determined whether there is a count value whose maximum value is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value (S656).

  If it is determined in S656 that there is no second prize number abnormality determination value or more, the first prize number abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S657a), and the process proceeds to S658 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S656 that there is one that is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value, the second winning number abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S657b), and the process proceeds to S658.

  In S658, all winning number abnormality frequency counters are reset, and the process proceeds to S659. In S659, all winning number counters are reset. Then return. As a result, when it is determined in S655 that there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value coincides with the data of the winning number abnormality determination number, S658 is executed to reset all the winning number abnormality number counters. Therefore, the winning number abnormality number counter is reset every time at least one count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the base monitoring process (S22) in the abnormality monitoring process. In the base monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the base monitoring selection data stored in the RAM 85 is read and acquired by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process (S660). Then, based on the acquired base monitoring selection data, it is determined whether or not the selection for validating the base abnormality monitoring state is made (S661). If it is determined in S661 that the base abnormality monitoring state is not selected to be valid, that is, if the base abnormality monitoring state is selected to be invalid, the process returns. Thus, when the base abnormality monitoring selection switch 575 is selected to invalidate the base abnormality monitoring state, the substantial processing for monitoring the base in S662 to S668 described later is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S661 that the base abnormality monitoring state is selected to be valid, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port are based on the above-described winning detection command. It is determined whether or not a winning is detected for each of the winning opening 33, the fourth normal winning opening 39, the first start opening switch 14a, and the second start opening switch 14b (S662).

  If it is determined in S662 that no winning has been detected, the process proceeds to S664 described below. On the other hand, if it is determined in S662 that a winning is detected, the predetermined number of winning balls to be paid out to the winning opening where the winning is detected (the RAM 85 stores the data of the number of winning balls for each winning opening). The base counter is updated by adding (stored in advance) to the value of the base counter (S663), and the process proceeds to S664. Here, the base counter is connected to the first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, the second normal winning port 30, the third normal winning port 33, and the fourth normal winning port 39. Counting means for counting the total number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning, and the count value is stored in the RAM 85.

  In S664, the value of the base monitoring period timer is updated by +1 (S664). Here, the base monitoring period timer is a timer that measures a unit time for determining whether or not an abnormal state is caused by using the base abnormality determination value, and the time measurement value is stored in the RAM 85. The base monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) every time the unit time set by the base determination time switch 577 is counted. Next, the base determination time data stored in the RAM 85 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S665). Then, it is determined whether or not the measured time value of the base monitoring period timer matches the acquired base determination time data (S666).

  If it is determined in S666 that the time value of the base monitoring period timer does not match the data of the base determination time, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S666 that the measured value of the base monitoring period timer matches the data of the base determination time, the base monitoring period timer is reset to the initial value (0) (S667). Thereby, the base monitoring period timer is reset every time the unit time set by the base determination time switch 577 is counted. And after performing the base abnormality determination effect process (S668) which determines whether abnormality has arisen in the base, it returns. The contents of the base abnormality determination effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the base abnormality determination effect process (S668) in the base monitoring effect process. In the base abnormality determination effect process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the first base abnormality determination value data and the second base abnormality determination value data stored in the RAM 85 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process are read and acquired (S681). Then, the base counter value is compared with the first base abnormality determination value based on the acquired first base abnormality determination value data (S682).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value in the comparison in S682 (S683). When it is determined that the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value, the value of the base abnormality frequency counter is updated by 1 (S684), and the process proceeds to S686. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the base counter is less than the first base abnormality determination value, the value of the base abnormality frequency counter is reset to the initial value (0) (S685), and the process proceeds to S686. Here, the base abnormality frequency counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the value of the base counter becomes equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value, and the count value is stored in the RAM 85.

  Next, in S686, the base abnormality determination count data stored in the RAM 85 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired (S686). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the base abnormality frequency counter matches the acquired base abnormality determination frequency data (S687).

  If it is determined in S687 that the value of the base abnormality number counter does not match the data of the base abnormality determination number, the process proceeds to S91 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S687 that the value of the base abnormality number counter matches the data of the base abnormality determination number, it is determined whether or not the value of the base counter is equal to or greater than the acquired second base abnormality determination value. (S688).

  When it is determined by S688 that the value is not equal to or greater than the second base abnormality determination value, the first base abnormality signal is set (S689a), and the process proceeds to S690 described later. Accordingly, the first base abnormality signal is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36. On the other hand, when it is determined in S688 that the second base abnormality determination value has been reached, the second base abnormality signal is set (S689b), and the process proceeds to S690. Thereby, the second base abnormality signal is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36.

  In S690, the base abnormality frequency counter is reset, and the process proceeds to S691. In S691, the base counter is reset. Then return. As a result, when it is determined in S687 that the count value matches the data of the base abnormality determination number, the base abnormality number counter is reset by executing S690, so that the value of the base abnormality number counter is The base abnormality frequency counter is reset every time it matches the data of the abnormality determination frequency.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when it is determined that the winning number is in an abnormal state, a winning number abnormality signal (first winning number abnormality signal or second winning number abnormality signal) is output. In the configuration, an example in which the condition that the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or higher than the first winning number abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency will be described as a condition for outputting the winning number abnormality signal. About 5th Embodiment, a different part from 1st Embodiment is mainly demonstrated.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a winning number abnormality determination process according to the fifth embodiment. In the winning number abnormality determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the value of the determination number counter is updated by +1 (S50). Here, the determination number counter is a counter that counts the number of times the winning number abnormality determination process is executed, that is, the number of times that the winning number abnormality determination is executed, and the count value is stored in the RAM 55. Then, S51 and S52 described above are performed.

  Next, among the winning number abnormality frequency counters corresponding to the respective normal winning ports and start ports shown as monitoring targets in FIG. 8, the value of the winning number counter is equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value in the comparison in S52. The winning number abnormal number counter corresponding to the winning port is updated by one (S53a). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the determination frequency counter matches a predetermined abnormality frequency determination frequency value (for example, 5 times) (S53b). Here, as the abnormality frequency determination frequency value, data fixedly determined may be used, or data selected from a plurality of data by a switch may be used.

  When it is determined in S53b that the value of the determination number counter does not match the abnormality frequency determination number value, the process proceeds to S59 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S53b that the value of the determination number counter matches the abnormality frequency determination number value, the winning number abnormality determination number data stored in the RAM 55 by the above-described abnormality monitoring setting process is read and acquired. (S54). Note that the data on the number of times the winning number abnormality is determined is not limited to the number-of-abnormalities determining number switch 574, and data on the number of times the abnormality frequency is determined selected by a switch provided exclusively for setting the abnormality frequency determining number value. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a winning number abnormality number counter in which the count value matches the acquired number of winning number abnormality determination number among the number of winning number abnormality number counters corresponding to each of the normal winning openings and each start opening. By determining whether or not there is a winning number abnormality number counter having a frequency equal to or greater than the number of winning number abnormality determination times (55a). That is, in S55a, when the abnormality frequency determination count value is 5, and the winning number abnormality determination number is set to 3, the count value is determined to be the winning number abnormality determination at a frequency of 3 out of 5 times. It is determined whether or not there is a winning number abnormality number counter that is equal to or greater than the number of times.

  If it is determined in S55a that there is no winning number abnormality number counter with a frequency equal to or greater than the number of winning number abnormality determinations, the process proceeds to S58 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S55a that there is a winning number abnormality frequency counter with a frequency equal to or greater than the number of winning number abnormality determinations, the winning number abnormality number counter with a count value equal to or higher than the number of winning number abnormality determinations is determined. It is determined whether there is a count value whose maximum value is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value (S56).

  If it is determined from S56 that there is no value greater than or equal to the second winning number abnormality determination value, the first winning number abnormality signal is set (S57a), and the process proceeds to S58 described later. Thereby, the first winning number abnormality signal set here is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36 in S109 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined from S56 that there is a second winning number abnormality determination value or more, a second winning number abnormality signal is set (S57b), and the process proceeds to S58. Accordingly, the second winning number abnormality signal set here is output from the information output circuit 53 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36 in S109 of FIG.

  In S58, all winning number abnormality frequency counters are reset. Then, the value of the determination number counter is reset (S58a), and the process proceeds to S59. In S59, all winning number counters are reset (S59) and the process returns. As a result, when it is determined in S53b that there is a winning number abnormality number counter whose count value coincides with the data of the winning number abnormality determination number, all the winning number abnormality number counters are reset by executing S58. Therefore, the winning number abnormality number counter is reset every time at least one count value matches the winning number abnormality determination number data. Thereby, when it is determined by S53b that the value of the determination frequency counter does not match the abnormal frequency determination frequency value, and when it is determined by S53b that the value of the determination frequency counter matches the abnormal frequency determination frequency value In both cases, all winning number abnormality frequency counters are reset.

  In the base abnormality determination process of the first embodiment, as a condition for outputting the base number abnormality signal, a condition that the value of the base counter becomes equal to or higher than the first base abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency may be used. Good.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, when it is determined that the winning number is in an abnormal state, a winning number abnormality command (first winning number abnormality command or second winning number abnormality command) is output. In the configuration, an example in which the condition that the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency will be described as a condition for outputting the winning number abnormality command. In the sixth embodiment, parts different from the fifth embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a winning number abnormality determination process according to the sixth embodiment. With respect to FIG. 50, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the winning number abnormality determination process of FIG. 49, and the repeated description will not be repeated.

  50 differs from FIG. 49 in that S57c is used instead of S57a in FIG. 49, and S57d is used instead of S57b in FIG.

  If it is determined in S56 that there is no value that is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value, the first winning number abnormality command is set (S57c), and the process proceeds to S58. Thereby, the first winning number abnormality command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S56 that there is a value that is greater than or equal to the second winning number abnormality determination value, a second winning number abnormality command is set (S57b), and the process proceeds to S58. Thereby, the second winning number abnormality command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  By performing such processing, when it is determined that the winning number is in an abnormal state, the winning number abnormality command (first winning number abnormality command or second winning number abnormality command) is output in the configuration in which the winning number abnormality command is output. As a condition for outputting the command, a condition that the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or higher than the first winning number abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency can be used.

  In the base abnormality determination process of the second embodiment, a condition that the value of the base counter becomes equal to or higher than the first base abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency may be used as a condition for outputting the base abnormality command. .

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described. In the seventh embodiment, as in the fourth embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 800 determines whether or not it is in an abnormal state when the effect control microcomputer 800 executes the above-described abnormality notification effect. In the configuration, an example in which a condition that the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency will be described as a condition for executing the winning number abnormality notification effect. About 7th Embodiment, a different part from 4th Embodiment is mainly demonstrated.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a winning number abnormality determination process according to the seventh embodiment. With respect to FIG. 51, the same step number is assigned to the common part with the winning number abnormality determination process of FIG. 46, and repeated description will not be repeated.

  First, the value of the determination number counter similar to the determination number counter used in S50 in the winning number abnormality determination process of FIG. 49 is updated by +1 (S650). Then, S651 and S652 described above are performed. Next, in S653a to S656, processing similar to S53a to S56 in the winning number abnormality determination processing in FIG. When it is determined in S656 that there is no value that is equal to or greater than the second prize number abnormality determination value, the first prize number abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S657a), and the process proceeds to S658 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S656 that there is one that is equal to or greater than the second winning number abnormality determination value, the second winning number abnormality notification effect as described above is executed (S657b), and the process proceeds to S658. Then, through S658 to S659, the same processing as S58 to S59 in the winning number abnormality determination processing of FIG.

  By performing such processing, in the configuration in which the effect control microcomputer 800 determines in the effect control microcomputer 800 whether or not it is in the abnormal state when the above-described abnormality notification effect is executed, the winning prize number abnormality As a condition for executing the notification effect, a condition that the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or higher than the first winning number abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency is used.

  In the base abnormality determination process of the fourth embodiment, a condition that the value of the base counter becomes equal to or higher than the first base abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency is used as a condition for executing the base abnormality notification effect. Good.

[Variation of variation display]
Next, a modification of the display effect in the variable display device 9 will be described. In the following description, a display effect in a configuration in which the display screen of the variable display device 9 is circular and a pair of movable members having a dragon shape are provided on the left and right sides thereof will be described. 52 to 63 are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents in each display effect. 64 to 86 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects. Note that the title numbers (circled numbers and the like) in FIGS. 52 to 63 correspond to the title numbers (circled numbers and the like) in FIGS. That is, the description in the “content” column of the display effect specified by the title number in FIGS. 52 to 63 (for example, “normal reach” in FIG. 52) is the display of FIG. 64 indicated by the same number in FIGS. This corresponds to the explanation of the production. In addition, No. in FIGS. The serial numbers (for example, 1 to 8) in the column correspond to the serial numbers (for example, 1 to 8) given in FIGS.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “normal reach”.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “ANY4 reach (when four faces meet)”.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in a display effect of “chance eye → super reach”.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect “Chance Eye → Super Reach 2”.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “lightning circle reach”.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “battle reach”.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “slide reach”.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “cube reach”.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “notice pattern (line)”.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents in the display effect of “notice pattern (flag → button → horse)”.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents in the display effect of “dream dream chance (during jackpot promotion)”.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents in the display effect “all items”.

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “normal reach” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG.

  FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display effect in “ANY4 reach” when the display effect having the display contents shown in FIG. 53 is reached.

  66 to 68 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “Chance Eye → Super Reach” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG. 54.

  69 and 70 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “Chance Eye → Super Reach 2” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG. 55.

  71 and 72 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “lightning circle reach” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG. 56.

  73 to 75 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “battle reach” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG. 57.

  76 and 77 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “slide reach” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG.

  78 to 80 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “cube reach” which is a display effect having the display contents shown in FIG. 59.

  FIG. 81 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display effect in the “notice pattern (line)” which is the display effect having the display contents shown in FIG.

  FIG. 82 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display effect in “notice pattern (flag → button → horse)” which is the display effect having the display contents shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 83 to 85 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of display effects in “dream dream chance (during jackpot promotion)” which is the display effects having the display contents shown in FIG.

  FIG. 86 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display effect in “per item” which is the display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 63.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in S42 to S45, S48 in FIG. 23 and S52 in FIG. 24, the number of winning game balls to the monitored winning mouth during the winning number determination time is calculated, and the calculated winnings are calculated. When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on comparing the number and the first and second winning number abnormality determination value, whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning target to be monitored has occurred. The first winning number abnormality signal or the second winning number abnormality signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. As a result, when an abnormality relating to winning of the winning target to be monitored occurs, it is confirmed by an apparatus such as the hall management computer 200 by the information obtained outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 that such an abnormality has occurred. Will be able to. Then, as shown in S304 and S305 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not such an abnormality has occurred in response to an operation by the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 shown in FIGS. The first and second winning number abnormality determination values used for the are changed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it becomes possible to change the setting of the first and second winning number abnormality determination values, and it is possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to the winning to the winning target to be monitored. . For example, the abnormality determination value can be changed such that the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the installation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game hall. By being able to set flexibly, it becomes possible to more strictly manage anomalies related to winning a prize to be monitored.

  (2) As shown in S42 to S45, S48 in FIG. 23 and S52 in FIG. 24, the number of winning game balls to the monitored winning port during the winning number determination time is calculated, and the calculated winnings are calculated. When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on comparing the number and the first and second winning number abnormality determination value, whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning target to be monitored has occurred. The first prize number abnormality command or the second prize number abnormality command is output to the production control microcomputer 800. As a result, when an abnormality relating to winning of the winning target to be monitored occurs, for example, the first prize number abnormality notification effect or the second prize number abnormality notification effect as shown in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, for example. It is possible for the pachinko gaming machine 1 to confirm that such an abnormality has occurred, for example, by the information obtained through the production control microcomputer 800, and to detect such an abnormality early. It becomes like this. Information obtained outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by a device such as the hall management computer 200. Then, as shown in S304 and S305 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not such an abnormality has occurred in response to an operation by the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 shown in FIGS. The first and second winning number abnormality determination values used for the are changed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it becomes possible to change the setting of the first and second winning number abnormality determination values, and it is possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to the winning to the winning target to be monitored. . For example, the abnormality determination value can be changed such that the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the installation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game hall. By being able to set flexibly, it becomes possible to more strictly manage anomalies related to winning a prize to be monitored.

  (3) As shown in S52 of FIG. 24, FIG. 33, S57a of FIG. 24, and S57c of FIG. 33, the value of the winning number counter for detecting the number of winnings to each winning target to be monitored is the first winning number. When the abnormality determination value has been reached, a first determination is made to determine that an abnormality has occurred, and a first abnormality signal such as a first prize number abnormality signal and a first prize number abnormality command is output, As shown in S56 of FIG. 24, FIG. 33, S57b of FIG. 24, and S57d of FIG. 33, the value of the winning number counter for detecting the number of winnings at each winning target to be monitored is the second winning number abnormality determination value. Since the second determination for determining that an abnormality has occurred and the second abnormality signal such as the second prize number abnormality signal and the second prize number abnormality command is output. The two levels of the abnormal signal and the second abnormal signal That an abnormality has occurred is divided into is shown. As a result, it is possible to manage the abnormality related to winning at each winning target to be monitored more strictly.

  (4) As shown in S221 to S224 of FIG. 36, effect control is performed based on abnormal signals such as the first winning number abnormal command and the second winning number abnormal command abnormal signal output from the game control microcomputer 560. By controlling the decoration lamp 25, the speaker 27, and the rendering device such as the fluctuation display device 9 with the microcomputer 800, it is informed that an abnormality related to the winning of the winning target to be monitored has occurred. Since it is informed that an abnormality related to winning a prize to be monitored is generated by the effect using such an effect device, such an effect can be obtained from such an effect device. The information can be confirmed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and such an abnormality can be detected even earlier. .

  (5) In the production control microcomputer 800 as shown in the fourth embodiment, as shown in S632 to S635 and S646 of FIG. 45 and S652 of FIG. Based on the calculation of the number of winning game balls to the game and comparing the calculated number of winnings with the first and second winning number abnormality determination values, an abnormality related to winning of the winning target to be monitored occurs. It is determined whether or not. Then, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, as shown in S657a and S657b of FIG. 46, the effect control microcomputer 800 causes an effect device such as the decoration lamp 25, the speaker 27, and the variable display device 9 to be displayed. By controlling, the first prize number abnormality notification effect or the second prize number abnormality notification effect is executed, and it is notified that an abnormality relating to winning in the winning target to be monitored has occurred. Thereby, it is possible to confirm in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that such an abnormality has occurred by using the information obtained from the effect device, and it becomes possible to detect such an abnormality even earlier. Then, as shown in S201a of FIG. 43 and S304 and S305 of FIG. 18, such an abnormality occurs in response to the operation by the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 of the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 shown in FIGS. The first and second winning number abnormality determination values used for determination of whether or not there is a change. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it becomes possible to change the setting of the first and second winning number abnormality determination values, and it is possible to more strictly manage the abnormality related to the winning to the winning target to be monitored. . For example, the abnormality determination value can be changed such that the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the abnormality determination value can be changed according to the installation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game hall. By being able to set flexibly, it becomes possible to more strictly manage anomalies related to winning a prize to be monitored.

  (6) As shown in S222 and S224 in FIG. 36, and S657a and S657b in FIG. 46, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the winning target to be monitored, the first winning numbers in FIG. 36 and FIG. Like the abnormality notification effect and the second prize number abnormality notification effect, the notification is performed according to the notification mode selected from a plurality of predetermined notification modes, so that there are a wide variety of notifications. The notification mode can be changed according to the type.

  (7) As shown in FIGS. 37, S221 to S224 of FIG. 36, and S401 to S403 of FIG. The notification is continued even after the change display of the identification information is started by 9. By performing such continuous notification, it becomes possible to detect such an abnormality at an early stage when an abnormality relating to winning of a winning target to be monitored occurs.

  (8) As shown in S306 and S307 in FIG. 18 and S201a in FIG. 43, the winning number determination time is changed according to the operation by the winning number determination time switch 573 in the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 in FIG. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it becomes possible to change the number-of-wins determination time used for the abnormality determination relating to the prize winning to the monitored winning prize port, and to manage the abnormality related to the monitored winning prize mouth more strictly. be able to.

  (9) As shown in S55 of FIG. 24, S55 of FIG. 33, and S655 of FIG. 46, the value of the winning number counter has reached the first abnormality determination value after the set number of winning number abnormality determination times. When the winning status determination condition is established, it is determined that an abnormality related to winning at the monitored winning port has occurred, so the number of winnings at the monitored winning port temporarily increases. It is possible to prevent a determination as an abnormality related to winning a prize opening.

  (10) As shown in S55a in FIG. 49, S55a in FIG. 50, and S655a in FIG. 51, the winning situation determination that the value of the winning number counter has become equal to or greater than the first abnormality determination value at the set predetermined frequency. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined that an abnormality related to the winning of the monitored winning port has occurred, so the state where the number of winnings to the monitored winning port has temporarily increased is indicated to the monitored winning port. It can prevent being judged as abnormality regarding a prize.

  (11) As shown in S308 and S309 in FIG. 18 and S201a in FIG. 43, to the winning target to be monitored in accordance with the operation by the winning number abnormality determination number of times switch 574 in the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 in FIGS. The winning situation determination condition used for determining an abnormality related to the winning of the game is changed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it becomes possible to change the winning situation determination condition, and it is possible to manage the abnormality related to winning to the winning target to be monitored more strictly.

  (12) As shown in S15a of FIG. 17 and S304 and S305 of FIG. 18, the first abnormality determination value and the second abnormality determination value are based on the winning number abnormality determination value switch 572 only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Therefore, the abnormality determination value can be prevented from being illegally changed by an unauthorized person.

  (13) As shown in S15a in FIG. 17 and S306 and S307 in FIG. 18, the winning number determination time is changed based on the winning number determination time switch 573 only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It is possible to prevent the prize number determination time from being changed illegally by a person.

  (14) As shown in S15a of FIG. 17 and S308 and S309 of FIG. 18, the winning number abnormality determination number of times is changed based on the winning number abnormality determination number switch 574 only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It is possible to prevent an illegal acter from illegally changing the winning number abnormality determination number.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In embodiment mentioned above, the example comprised by the special symbol indicator 8 and the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9 was demonstrated about the fluctuation | variation display part. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display unit may be configured only by a special symbol display device that displays special symbols. In that case, a special symbol display device is configured by a display device capable of displaying the same image as the variable display device 9, and the same symbol as the above-mentioned decorative symbol is displayed as the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device. At the same time, control is performed so that various images other than the decorative design such as the background image described above are displayed in the same manner.

  (2) The configuration of the device for effect control is not limited to that described above, and the following configuration may be employed. A microcomputer for performing display control, a microcomputer for performing sound control, and a microcomputer for performing lamp control are provided, and a microcomputer for game control includes a display control command, a sound control command, and Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which a lamp control command is given and each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command.

  (3) A display control board provided with a display control microcomputer for performing display control of the variable display device 9 and a sound / lamp control board provided with a sound / lamp microcomputer for performing sound control and lamp control, for example, are provided. The display control microcomputer receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 provided on the main board 31, and the display control microcomputer performs display control based on the received command. -Sound control and lamp control command for commanding sound control and lamp control to the lamp control microcomputer are transmitted, and the sound / lamp control microcomputer receives the sound / lamp control command, and performs sound control and lamp control. May be performed. In this case, the sound / lamp control microcomputer includes a sound control microcomputer (provided on the sound control board) for performing sound control and a lamp control microcomputer (provided on the lamp control board) for performing lamp control. A sound control command for instructing sound control may be transmitted to the sound control microcomputer, and a lamp control command for instructing lamp control may be transmitted to the sound control microcomputer.

  (4) In embodiment mentioned above, the example which performs both the number-of-wins monitoring process and a base monitoring process was shown as abnormality monitoring process regarding a prize in the pachinko machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and only the winning number monitoring process may be executed as the abnormality monitoring process. Further, only the base monitoring process may be executed as the abnormality monitoring process.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 is provided on the game control board 31 and the example in which the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 is provided on the effect control board 31 are shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 may be provided in other places such as the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35. Further, the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 may be provided at a place other than the substrate.

  (6) As a condition for outputting a winning number abnormality signal or a winning number abnormality command, it is a condition that the value of the winning number counter is equal to or more than the first winning number abnormality determination value, or more In the case where it is a condition that the value of the winning number counter is equal to or greater than the first winning number abnormality determination value, a predetermined frequency is obtained, when it is determined that the game ball has not been fired, The count value of the number counter may not be used for determining the abnormality of the winning number. Specifically, the game ball is not being fired when the number of winnings at a specific winning opening (for example, the first start opening) reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0) during the winning number determination time. And the count value may not be used for abnormality determination. In this way, it is possible to prevent the cheating person from intentionally stopping the game ball and avoiding the abnormality determination due to the cheating.

  (7) As a condition for outputting the base abnormality signal or the base abnormality command, it is a condition that the value of the winning number counter becomes equal to or more than the first base abnormality determination value more than once, or the base counter When it is determined that the predetermined value is equal to or greater than the first base abnormality determination value, the base counter count value is determined when it is determined that the game ball has not been fired. You may make it not use for abnormality determination of the number of winning. Specifically, during the base determination time, when the number of winnings at a specific winning port (for example, the first starting port) reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), the game ball is not fired. Judgment is made so that the count value is not used for abnormality determination. In this way, it is possible to prevent the cheating person from intentionally stopping the game ball and avoiding the abnormality determination due to the cheating.

  (8) As shown in the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the like, when the abnormality notification effect is performed by the control of the effect control microcomputer 800, an example in which the abnormality notification effect is executed for a predetermined time will be described. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the above-described abnormality notification effect is executed, the abnormality notification effect end command is transmitted when a predetermined abnormal state release condition is satisfied in the game control microcomputer 560, The control microcomputer 800 may end the abnormality notification effect when receiving the abnormality notification effect end command. Further, when executing the abnormality notification effect as described above, the abnormality notification effect may be terminated when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shut off. Further, an abnormality notification clear switch for ending the abnormality notification effect may be provided in the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 and the abnormality notification effect may be ended when the abnormality notification clear switch is operated. .

  (9) As shown in the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the like, when the abnormality notification effect is performed by the control of the effect control microcomputer 800, the abnormal state is set to a plurality of levels (for example, as described above, for example, The first winning number abnormal state, the second winning number abnormal state, the first base abnormal state, and the second base abnormal state are divided into the above-described types, and the type of sound used for the abnormality notification effect is changed for each level. May be. Moreover, you may make it change the kind of lamp operation used for abnormality alert | report effect for every such level. Further, for each such level, the type of sound used for the abnormality notification effect and the type of lamp operation used for the abnormality notification effect may be changed.

  (10) As shown in the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the like, when the abnormality notification effect is performed by the control of the effect control microcomputer 800, the abnormal state is set to a plurality of levels (for example, as described above, for example, The first winning number abnormal state, the second winning number abnormal state, the first base abnormal state, and the second base abnormal state are divided into the above-described types, and the type of sound used for the abnormality notification effect is changed for each level. May be. Moreover, you may make it change the kind of lamp operation used for abnormality alert | report effect for every such level. Further, for each such level, the type of sound used for the abnormality notification effect and the type of lamp operation used for the abnormality notification effect may be changed.

  (11) As shown in the second embodiment and the third embodiment described above, the display control microcomputer 800 controls the image display on the variable display device 9, the sound from the speaker 27, and the operation of the lamp. As described above, when the abnormality notification effect is performed, the abnormal state is classified into a plurality of levels (for example, the above-described first prize number abnormal state, second prize number abnormal state, first base abnormal state, second base abnormal state). ), And the combination of image display, sound, and lamp operation used for the abnormality notification effect may be changed for each level. For example, an abnormality notification effect is executed by a combination of image display and lamp operation when in the first winning number abnormal state or the first base abnormal state, and when in the second winning number abnormal state or the second base abnormal state, image display, The abnormality notification effect may be executed by a combination of lamp operation and sound.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which various data setting changes are performed only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on when the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 performs abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting change of various data when the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 performs abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base takes a predetermined time (for example, about 10 minutes) from the time when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It may be performed based on the operation of each switch as long as it elapses. In this way, it is possible to change the setting of various data more freely when performing abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and the base. When such a configuration is adopted, operation guidance information for the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 may be displayed on a predetermined display device such as the variable display device 9. When such a configuration is adopted, the effective period of operation by the abnormality monitoring setting switch 57 may be displayed on a predetermined display device such as the variable display device 9.

  (13) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (14) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the type of jackpot is indicated by the type of jackpot symbol (big hit display result) derived and displayed by the special symbol indicator 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol that is derived and displayed by the special symbol display 8 may be a jackpot symbol for which the type of jackpot is not specified. In that case, the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 is composed of a jackpot symbol for which the type of jackpot is not specified, and an off symbol.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, an example of transmitting a display result command designating a determination result of jackpot determination and a selection result of a jackpot type as a command used for instructing a variable display result of a decorative symbol Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a command that directly designates the display result of the decorative symbol (combination of stop symbols) may be used as a command for instructing the variable symbol display result. In that case, the production control microcomputer 800 recognizes the determination result of the big hit determination and the selection result of the big hit type based on the combination of the stop symbols designated by the command.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which it is determined that there is an abnormality when the numerical data that is subject to value monitoring, such as a winning number counter and a base counter, is equal to or greater than the abnormality determination value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that the numerical value data to be monitored, such as the winning number counter and the base counter, is abnormal when it exceeds the abnormality determination value.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the winning number abnormality monitoring process, the winning number is counted by the winning number counter for each winning port to be monitored. An example of performing abnormality determination was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first winning number abnormality set for the total value of the winning number of the winning target that is monitored by counting the total value of the winning number of the winning target to be monitored by one winning number counter. You may make it perform abnormality determination of a winning number using a determination value and a 2nd winning number abnormality determination value. As a result, it is possible to collectively determine the number of winnings for the winning opening to be monitored.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8, 23, and 24, each winning prize port (first normal winning opening 29, The example using the 2nd normal winning opening 30, the 3rd normal winning opening 33, and the 4th normal winning opening 39) and each starting opening (the 1st starting opening 15a and the 2nd starting opening 15b) was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each winning prize port may be used as a winning target to be monitored in the winning number abnormality monitoring process without using each starting hole.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the normal number winning opening and the starting opening are all monitored as the monitoring targets for the winning number abnormality monitoring process and the base monitoring process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the winning number abnormality monitoring process and the base monitoring process may be monitored with a part of all the normal winning openings and starting openings being monitored.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the total number of prize balls per unit time is counted by the base counter in the base abnormality determination process has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the total value of the number of prize balls during the detection of 100 shot balls is counted by the base counter, and the first base abnormality determination value and the second base set for the 100 shot balls are counted. You may make it perform base abnormality determination using an abnormality determination value.

  (22) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. 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.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view which shows the front surface of the game board in the state which removed the glass door frame. It is the rear view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the back. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a top view of an abnormality monitoring setting switch. 4 is a block diagram showing a detailed connection relationship of an abnormality monitoring setting switch 57. FIG. It is a figure which shows in table form the relationship between each level of high, medium, and low, and specific numerical data about the abnormality monitoring setting value set by the abnormality monitoring setting switch regarding the prize number abnormality monitoring state and the base abnormality monitoring state. It is a figure which shows the winning opening and detection switch used as the object which performs abnormality monitoring regarding the number of winnings and a base in a table | surface form. It is a figure for demonstrating the random counter used in order that the microcomputer for game control may generate the random numbers used for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the various random counters which the microcomputer for effect control uses for effect control. It is a figure which shows an example of a control command in a table format. It is a block diagram which shows the connection aspect of the pachinko game machine and hall management computer in a game arcade. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing for demonstrating a winning number monitoring process and a winning number abnormality alert | report process. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing for demonstrating a base monitoring process and a base abnormality alerting | reporting process. It is a timing chart which shows the control operation of a start winning prize monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality monitoring setting process in a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol process process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality monitoring process in a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-wins monitoring process in an abnormality monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the winning number abnormality determination process in a winning number monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the base monitoring process in an abnormality monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the base abnormality determination process in a base monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize monitoring process in an abnormality monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the presentation control command by 2nd Embodiment in a table format. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing for demonstrating the winning number monitoring process and winning number abnormality alert | report effect process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing for demonstrating the base monitoring process and base abnormality alerting | reporting effect process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning number abnormality determination process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the base abnormality determination process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality notification effect process in the effect control main process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a display screen figure of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9 which shows the abnormality alerting | reporting effect aspect by 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board | substrate by 4th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing for demonstrating the winning number monitoring process and winning number abnormality alert | report effect process by 4th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing for demonstrating the base monitoring process by 4th Embodiment, and a base abnormality notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning information production | generation process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality monitoring effect process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-wins monitoring effect process in the abnormality monitoring effect process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning number abnormality determination effect process in a winning number monitoring effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the base monitoring process in an abnormality monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the base abnormality determination effect process in a base monitoring effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the winning number abnormality determination process by 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning number abnormality determination process by 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning number abnormality determination process by 7th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "normal reach-1". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "ANY4 reach (when four faces are gathered)". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "chance eyes-> super reach." It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "chance eyes-> super reach 2". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "lightning circle reach". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "battle reach." It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "slide reach." It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "cube reach". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of a "notice pattern (serif)". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "notice pattern (flag-> button-> horse)". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "dream dream chance (during jackpot promotion)". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display effect of "per all items". FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “normal reach” which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 52. FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “ANY4 reach” when the display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 53 is reached. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Chance Eye → Super Reach”, which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 54. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Chance Eye → Super Reach”, which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 54. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Chance Eye → Super Reach”, which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 54. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Chance Eye → Super Reach 2”, which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 55. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Chance Eye → Super Reach 2”, which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 55. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in the "lightning ring reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in the "lightning ring reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in "battle reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in "battle reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in "battle reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in "slide reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display effect in "slide reach" which is a display effect which has the display content shown by FIG. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Cube Reach” that is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 59. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Cube Reach” that is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 59. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “Cube Reach” that is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 59. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a display effect in a “notice pattern (line)” that is a display effect having the display content illustrated in FIG. 60. FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “notice pattern (flag → button → horse)” which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 61; FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “dream dream chance (during jackpot promotion)” which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 62; FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “dream dream chance (during jackpot promotion)” which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 62; FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “dream dream chance (during jackpot promotion)” which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 62; FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display effect in “per item” which is a display effect having the display content shown in FIG. 63.

Explanation of symbols

  29 1st normal winning port, 30 2nd normal winning port, 33 3rd normal winning port 33, 39 4th normal winning port 39, 15a 1st starting port, 15b 2nd starting port, 7 game area, 1 pachinko machine , 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a Winning port switch, 14a First starting port switch, 14b Second starting port switch, 57 Abnormality monitoring setting switch 57, 572 Winning number abnormality determination value switch 572, 560 Microcomputer for game control, 55 , 85 RAM, 9 Fluctuating display device 9, 25 Decoration lamp, 28a Top frame lamp, 28b Left frame lamp, 28c Right frame lamp, 27 Speaker, 56, 86 CPU, 800 Production control microcomputer, 573 Winning number determination time switch 573, 574 Number-of-abnormality determination switch.

Claims (14)

A gaming machine in which a game is performed by launching the game medium in a game area provided with a winning device capable of winning a game medium,
A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game medium to the winning device;
An abnormality determination value change operated when changing an abnormality determination value set to determine an abnormality related to winning in the winning device based on the number of winnings of a game medium during a predetermined unit period Operation means;
A game control means including a game control processor for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means includes monitoring means for monitoring a winning status to the winning device,
The monitoring means includes
An abnormality determination value storage means for storing the abnormality determination value;
Based on detection of winning by the winning detection means during the unit period, winning number calculation means for calculating the number of winnings during the period;
Whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred based on comparing the number of winnings during the period calculated by the winning number calculating means with the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means An abnormality determination means for determining whether or not
An abnormality signal output means for outputting an abnormality signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred to the outside of the gaming machine when the abnormality determination means determines that an abnormality has occurred;
An abnormality determination value changing means for changing the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means used in the abnormality determination means in response to an operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means. A gaming machine. A gaming machine in which a game is performed by launching the game medium in a game area provided with a winning device capable of winning a game medium,
A production device for producing a game;
A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game medium to the winning device;
An abnormality determination value change operated when changing an abnormality determination value set to determine an abnormality related to winning in the winning device based on the number of winnings of a game medium during a predetermined unit period Operation means;
Including a game control processor for controlling the progress of the game, and a game control means for outputting a control signal for controlling the effect device;
Effect control means including an effect control processor for controlling the effect device based on a control signal output from the game control means,
The game control means includes monitoring means for monitoring a winning status to the winning device,
The monitoring means includes
An abnormality determination value storage means for storing the abnormality determination value;
Based on detection of winning by the winning detection means during the unit period, winning number calculation means for calculating the number of winnings during the period;
Whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred based on comparing the number of winnings during the period calculated by the winning number calculating means with the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means An abnormality determination means for determining whether or not
An abnormality signal output means for outputting an abnormality signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred as a control signal to be output to the effect control means when the abnormality determination means determines that an abnormality has occurred;
An abnormality determination value changing means for changing the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means used in the abnormality determination means in response to an operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means. A gaming machine. The abnormality determining unit is configured to send the winning device to the winning device when the period winning number calculated by the winning number calculating unit has reached a first period winning number that can be determined that an abnormality has occurred based on the abnormality determination value. A first determination is made to determine that an abnormality relating to the winning of the game has occurred, and the period winning number calculated by the winning number calculating means reaches a second period winning number that is larger than the first period winning number. Sometimes, a second determination is made to determine that an abnormality relating to winning in the winning device has occurred,
The abnormality signal output means outputs a first abnormality signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred when the abnormality determination means performs the first determination, and the abnormality determination means performs the second determination. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second abnormality signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred when the game is performed is output.   The effect control means further includes an abnormality notifying means for notifying that an abnormality relating to winning in the winning device has occurred by controlling the effect device based on the abnormality signal output from the game control means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein: A gaming machine in which a game is performed by launching the game medium in a game area provided with a winning device capable of winning a game medium,
A production device for producing a game;
A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game medium to the winning device;
An abnormality determination value change operated when changing an abnormality determination value set to determine an abnormality related to winning in the winning device based on the number of winnings of a game medium during a predetermined unit period Operation means;
Including a game control processor for controlling the progress of the game, and a game control means for outputting a control signal for controlling the effect device;
Effect control means including an effect control processor for controlling the effect device based on a control signal output from the game control means,
The game control means includes
The control signal to be output further includes a winning detection control signal output means for outputting a winning detection control signal indicating that the winning is detected based on detection of a winning by the winning detection means,
The production control means includes a monitoring means for monitoring a winning status to the winning device,
The monitoring means includes
An abnormality determination value storage means for storing the abnormality determination value;
A winning number calculating means for calculating the number of winnings during the period based on detection of winning by the winning detecting means indicated by the winning detection control signal during the unit period;
Whether or not an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred based on comparing the number of winnings during the period calculated by the winning number calculating means with the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means An abnormality determination means for determining whether or not
An abnormality notifying means for notifying that an abnormality relating to winning in the winning device has occurred by controlling the effect device when it is determined by the abnormality determining means that an abnormality has occurred;
An abnormality determination value changing means for changing the abnormality determination value stored in the abnormality determination value storage means used in the abnormality determination means in response to an operation by the abnormality determination value changing operation means. A gaming machine.   The abnormality notification unit performs the notification in a notification mode selected from a plurality of predetermined notification modes when the abnormality determination unit determines that an abnormality has occurred. The gaming machine according to 4 or 5. The effect device is a variable display device that establishes a start condition based on a winning of a game medium in the winning device, displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and derives and displays a display result. Including
The abnormality notification unit, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred by the abnormality determination unit, continues the notification even after the variable display device starts a variable display of the identification information. The gaming machine according to 4, 5, or 6. A unit period changing operation unit operated when changing the unit period used for calculating the period winning number by the winning number calculating unit;
The monitoring means includes
Unit period value storage means for storing the value of the unit period used in the abnormality determination means;
When an operation for changing the unit period is performed by the unit period changing operation unit, the unit period stored in the unit period value storage unit used by the abnormality determination unit is changed according to the operation. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising unit period changing means.   The abnormality determining means has a predetermined relationship with the number of period winnings indicated by the abnormality determining value after the number of period winnings calculated by the winning number calculating means during the unit period continues for a predetermined number of times or more. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when a winning situation determination condition is satisfied, it is determined that an abnormality relating to winning in the winning device has occurred.   The abnormality determination means is a winning that the period winning number calculated by the winning number calculation means in a continuous unit period has a predetermined relationship with the period winning number indicated by the abnormality determination value at a predetermined frequency. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when a situation determination condition is satisfied, it is determined that an abnormality related to winning in the winning device has occurred. A determination condition changing operation means operated when changing the winning situation determination condition used for the determination by the abnormality determination means;
The monitoring means includes
A winning situation determination condition storage means for storing the winning situation determination condition used in the abnormality determination means;
When the operation for changing the winning situation determination condition is performed by the determination condition changing operation means, the winning situation stored in the winning situation determination condition storage means used in the abnormality determining means according to the operation The gaming machine according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising a winning situation determination condition changing means for changing the determination condition.   12. The abnormality determination value changing means changes the abnormality determination value based on the abnormality determination value changing operation means only when the gaming machine is turned on. Game machines.   9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the unit period changing unit changes the value of the unit period based on the unit period changing operation unit only when the gaming machine is powered on.   12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the winning situation determination condition changing means changes the winning situation determination condition based on the determination condition changing operation means only when the gaming machine is powered on.

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