JP2008228974A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine provided with a means capable of coping with the desire of a hall side relating to error reporting. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine provided with a control part with a function capable of error reporting relating to a plurality of errors, the control part includes: an error reporting degree setting means for making an operator preset the degree of the reporting including the necessity of the reporting for each of the plurality of errors; an error decision means for deciding whether or not the error has occurred as regards to the error for which it is set that the reporting is needed by the operator; and an error reporting control means for executing reporting control relating to the error on the basis of the degree of the reporting preset by the operator in the case of deciding that the error has occurred by the error decision means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. More specifically, there is an increased possibility that a malfunction or failure occurs in the electrical / electronic components provided in the gaming machine, a trouble such as a ball clogging occurs during the game, or an illegal act is performed by the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with an error notification function for notifying the fact.

The current gaming machine fulfills predetermined conditions, such as when a failure or malfunction occurs in the electrical / electronic components installed in the machine, or when there is a high possibility that a player has been cheating Sometimes, error notification is performed. For example, the gaming machine includes an error code display for displaying the type of error when an error occurs in the ball lending system or the prize ball system. In addition, when an illegal act is executed by means of replacing a ROM whose program has been altered so as to increase the winning probability with a regular ROM, it is necessary to turn off and on the power again. Therefore, when the power is turned on, a loud sound of “power is turned on” is output, or a lamp or the like is forcibly lit to notify the possibility of the illegal act. Furthermore, a pachinko machine that is given a jackpot by entering a game ball into a specific area in the sorting device, which belongs to the category of the conventional second-class pachinko machines and the recent pachinko machines with a jackpot development jackpot function. In this case, when a game ball enters the distribution device, the frequency of entering the specific region may be improved by applying vibration at an appropriate timing. In view of such a situation, some of the gaming machines include a vibration detection sensor, and also provide an error notification when vibration is detected.
JP 2006-043279 A

  As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, it is uniformly determined in advance what kind of error or fraudulent action is performed when an error is notified. However, not all halls want these uniform error notifications, but what kind of error notifications are desired and what error notifications are not desired, and error notifications are made. However, the manner in which the error notification should be performed is a relative one that varies depending on the situation on the hall side. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with means capable of responding to a request on the hall side regarding error notification.

The present invention (1) is a gaming machine including a control unit (main control device 10, sub-control device 20) having a function capable of reporting an error regarding a plurality of errors.
The control unit (sub-control device 20)
For each of the plurality of errors, an error notification degree setting means (dip switch 52, error setting recognition means 21a, error notification degree setting means 21b, setting information temporary, for presetting the degree of notification including necessity of notification. Storage means 21c);
An error determination means (error determination means 21d) for determining whether or not the error has occurred with respect to an error set when notification is required by the operator;
An error notification control unit that executes notification control related to the error based on the degree of notification set in advance by the operator when the error determination unit (error determination unit 21d) determines that the error has occurred; And an error notification executing means 21e).

  In the present invention (2), the error determination means (error determination means 21d) does not determine whether or not the error has occurred with respect to an error that is set as not requiring notification by the operator. It is a gaming machine of invention (1).

In the present invention (3), the error determination means (error determination means 21d) also determines whether or not the error has occurred even for an error that is set as not requiring notification by the operator.
The error notification control means (error notification execution means 21e) is the gaming machine according to the invention (1), which does not execute notification regarding the error when the error determination means determines that the error has occurred.

  The present invention (4) is the gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein the error notification level setting means can set the level of notification stepwise.

  Here, definitions of terms used in the claims and the specification will be described. “Error” refers to any situation where the gaming machine is not in a normal gaming state or a situation where the possibility that the gaming machine is not in a normal gaming state is increased. For example, a failure or malfunction of an electrical component provided in the gaming machine, Occurrence of various troubles occurring during the game (for example, ball lending or prize ball payout is not made, or the game ball is in a grape state in the game area), and the possibility that the player has executed an illegal act Can be mentioned. “Game machines” include game media (game balls, medals, etc.), including, for example, ball game machines such as pachinko machines, arrange balls, sparrow ball machines, and revolving game machines such as slot machines. Includes all used gaming machines. “The operator pre-sets the degree of notification including whether notification is necessary” means (1) Step-by-step notification with different notification modes (for example, notification output and notification means) such as notification 1 to n This includes not only the case where any one of the combinations can be set, but also the case where only one of the combinations of (2) notification + non-notification can be set.

  According to the present invention (1), it is possible to determine what error is to be output regarding which error with the free intention on the hall side while ensuring that the gaming machine itself has many error notification functions. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to meet the demands of the individual holes without customizing the gaming machine for the demands of the individual holes.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, with respect to an error set that notification is not required on the hall side, it is configured not to determine whether or not the error has occurred. There is an effect that the control burden concerning the error determination is reduced.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, the error determination is mechanically and uniformly performed even for an error that is set as not requiring notification on the hall side. As a result, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which error notification is performed only when the number of errors reaches a predetermined number, so that it is possible to cope with troubles and frauds over a long period of time. Play.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effect, the degree of notification can be set in a stepwise manner, so that it is possible to further meet the demand on the hole side.

<General best mode applicable to all gaming machines>
Hereinafter, first, general components and processes in a general best mode applied to all gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machines and slot machines) will be described. In the following embodiment, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred on the main control device side. If an error determination is made, the error information is transmitted to the sub control device side. And the sub-control apparatus which received the said error information determines whether an error alerting | reporting is possible or an alerting | reporting aspect according to the intention by the hall side. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the main control device may be configured to notify the error directly (without going through the sub control device) in accordance with the intention on the hall side.

  Therefore, first, various components included in the gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the functional blocks of FIG. In the figure, only the components related to the present invention are described, and the components not described are well-known components existing in the gaming machine (for example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the big prize opening / closing In the case of a slot machine, such as a control means or a solenoid for opening / closing a special prize opening, a reel drive control means or a reel drive device). Therefore, when explaining the figure, first, the gaming machine is connected to the main control device 10 that executes control directly linked to the player's profit grant, and the main control device 10 to increase the interest of the game. A sub-control device 20 that performs control such as effects and the main control device 10, a game medium payout control device 30 that executes a game medium payout control based on a command from the main control device 10, and a game Connected to the medium payout control device 30, connected to the sub-control device 20, and connected to the sub-control device 20, a game medium pay-out device 40 that executes pay-out of game media based on a command from the game medium pay-out control device 30. The sub-control device peripheral device 50 is configured to execute various effects and error notifications based on commands from 20, and to input various commands including commands related to error notifications to the sub-control device 20. The sub-control device peripheral device 50 includes (1) a display 51 that displays various effects based on commands from the sub-control device 20, and (2) light based on commands from the sub-control device 20. A side lamp 54 that can be turned on, blinked, turned off, or discolored, and (3) a speaker 55 that can output sound and music based on an instruction from the sub-control device 20 As an input system, (1) DIP switch 52 (can be set for n errors from 1 to n) for setting the degree of error notification including whether error notification is possible, or (2) When displaying effects When the operation is performed, various effect displays (for example, notice) are executed, and the degree of error notification including whether or not error notification is possible can be set instead of the dip switch 52 described above. Sub input buttons 53, is provided. In the best mode, the DIP switch mainly has a setting function related to error notification, but the sub input button may be configured to have such a function.

  Here, the main gaming device 10 has an error control means 11 that executes all control related to an error that has occurred on the main gaming device 10 side. Further, the error control unit 11 temporarily stores the error occurrence determination unit 11a for determining whether or not an error has occurred and, when an error occurs, information related to the error until it is transmitted to the sub-control device 20. Error information temporary storage means 11b, and error information transmission means 11c for transmitting the error information temporarily stored in the error information temporary storage means 11b to the sub-control device 20 side. In the best mode, the error control means 11 is provided in the main gaming device 10, but may be provided in the sub-control device 20.

  Next, the sub-control device 20 has an error notification control unit 21 that performs control processing related to error notification. Then, the error notification control means 21 confirms the state of the dip switch 52 (or acquires the input information of the sub input button 53), acquires error setting information set by the hall side, error setting recognition means 21a, Based on the information from the error setting recognizing means 21a, an error notification degree setting means 21b for controlling to temporarily store the error setting information in a setting information temporary storage means 21c described later, and temporarily storing the error setting information as described above. Setting information temporary storage means 21c for performing the operation, error determination means 21d for determining whether or not an error has occurred in the gaming machine, and a predetermined output system of the sub-control device peripheral device 50 described above under a predetermined condition. Error notification executing means 21e for controlling the error notification to be executed. Here, the error determination means 21d has error information temporary storage means 21d-1 for temporarily storing error information from the main controller 10. Further, the error notification execution means 21e has an error notification content reference table 21e-1 that is referred to when determining the error notification content.

  Next, processing executed by the gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 2 is a main flowchart (left diagram) on the main control device 10 side and a main flowchart (right diagram) on the sub-control device 20 side. First, the flow of processing on the main control device 10 side will be described. After the power is turned on, in step A102, the main control device 10 transmits “error 1 information” based on the power on to the sub control device A20 side. In step A104, main controller A100 executes a game process (for example, a big win lottery process or a game medium payout process). In step A106, main controller 10 (error occurrence determination means 11a) determines whether an error has occurred during the game process. In the case of Yes in step A106, in step A108, the main control device 10 (error control means 11) temporarily stores the error information in the error information temporary storage means 11b and at the same time the main control device 10 (error information transmission means 11c). Transmits the temporarily stored error information (any one of error information 2 to error information n) to the sub-control device 20 side, and returns to Step A104.

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control device 20 side will be described with reference to FIG. 2 (right side). After the power is turned on, in step A210, the sub-control device 20 executes error notification degree setting processing A210 described later. To do. Next, in step A204, the sub-control device 20 executes a game process (for example, an effect display control process). In step A206, the sub control device 20 determines whether error information has been received from the main control device 10 side. In the case of Yes in step A206, in step A208, the sub control device 20 temporarily stores the error information in the error information temporary storage unit 21d-1. In step A220, the sub control device 20 performs an error notification execution process to be described later, and proceeds to step A204.

  Here, FIG. 3 shows an error notification degree setting process, which is a subroutine related to step A210 of FIG. Therefore, the flowchart will be described. First, in step A211, the error notification degree setting means 21b writes "1" as a default value as "j" in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage means 21c. Next, in step A212, the error setting recognizing means 21a obtains information on which position the dip switch 52 corresponding to “error j” is set. In step A213, the error notification degree setting unit 21b determines whether “error j” is set as non-notification. In the case of Yes in step A213, in step A214, the error notification degree setting unit 21b accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage unit 21c, turns off the “error j notification flag”, and proceeds to step A217. On the other hand, if No in step A213, that is, if “error j” is set as notification, in step A215, the error notification degree setting means 21b accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage means 21c. , “Error j notification flag” is turned on. In step A216, the error notification degree setting means 21b sets the notification degree corresponding to the position of the dip switch 52 in the notification degree area in the setting information temporary storage means 21c, and proceeds to step A217. In step A217, the error notification level setting unit 21b sets the value of “j” in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage unit 21c to the final value “n” (the number of types of errors that can be set for the error notification level). ). If Yes in step A217, the process proceeds to the next process (game process in step A204). On the other hand, in the case of No in step A217, in step A218, the error notification degree setting unit 21b adds 1 to “j” in the process setting area, and then proceeds to step A212.

  Next, FIGS. 4 and 5 show an error notification execution process which is a subroutine related to step A220 of FIG. Here, FIG. 4 shows an aspect {A220 (1)} in which the error confirmation process is performed only for the notification target error whose error notification flag is on. FIG. 5 illustrates all error confirmations. In addition, this is a mode {A220 (2)} in which processing for notifying the error is performed only for the notification target error whose error notification flag is on. Therefore, from FIG. 4, first, in step A221 (1), the error notification control means 21 sets “1” as the initial value of “j”. Next, in step A222 (1), the error determination unit 21d accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage unit 21c and determines whether or not the “error j notification flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step A222 (1), in step A223 (1), the error determination unit 21d refers to the error information temporary storage unit 21d-1, and creates a new “error j” corresponding to the “error j notification flag”. It is determined whether error information is temporarily stored. In the case of Yes in step A223 (1), in step A224 (1), the error notification execution means 21e refers to the notification degree area in the setting information temporary storage means 21c and acquires notification degree information regarding the error j. . In step A225 (1), the error notification execution unit 21e performs error notification with reference to the error notification content reference table 21e-1 based on the notification degree information acquired in the previous step. Next, in step A226 (1), the error notification control means 21 sets the value of “j” in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage means 21c to the final value “n” (error that can be set for the error notification degree). The number of types). In the case of Yes in step A226 (1), the process proceeds to the next process (game process in step A204). On the other hand, in the case of No in step A226 (1), in step A227 (1), the error notification degree setting means 21b adds 1 to “j” in the process setting area, and then proceeds to step A222 (1). Transition.

  Next, FIG. 5 will be described. First, in step A221 (2), the error notification control means 21 sets “1” as the initial value of “j”. Next, in step A222 (2), the error determination unit 21d refers to the error information temporary storage unit 21d-1, and temporarily stores the new error information of “error j” corresponding to the “error j notification flag”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step A222 (2), in step A223 (2), the error determination unit 21d accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage unit 21c and determines whether or not the “error j notification flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step A223 (2), in step A224 (2), the error notification execution means 21e refers to the notification degree area in the setting information temporary storage means 21c and acquires notification degree information regarding the error n. . In step A225 (2), the error notification execution unit 21e performs error notification with reference to the error notification content reference table 21e-1 based on the notification degree information acquired in the previous step. Next, in step A226 (2), the error notification control means 21 sets the value of “j” in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage means 21c to the final value “n” (error that can be set for the error notification degree). The number of types). In the case of Yes in step A226 (2), the process proceeds to the next process (game process in step A204). On the other hand, in the case of No in step A226 (2), in step A227 (2), the error notification degree setting means 21b adds 1 to “j” in the process setting area, and then proceeds to step A222 (2). Transition.

  Next, the effect | action which concerns on this best form is demonstrated, referring FIG. Here, FIG. 6 (1) shows a setting example of the DIP switch 52, FIG. 6 (2) shows a temporary storage example of the setting information temporary storage means 21c, and FIG. 6 (3) shows an error notification content reference table 21e. FIG. 26 (4) is a diagram showing a temporary storage example of the error information temporary storage means 21d-1.

  First, FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of the dip switch 52. As described above, since 20 types of errors are assumed in this best mode, the dip switch 52 also includes 20 switches from 1 to 20. Each of these switches is configured to be switchable between “OFF”, “1”, “2”, and “3”. Here, “OFF” is a case where error notification is not executed, “1” to “3” are cases where error notification is executed, and “1” is “notification degree 1” and “2” is “Notification degree 2” and “3” correspond to “notification degree 3”. The notification level is an index indicating which mode of notification is to be performed when error notification is performed, and there are three levels: 1 (weak notification) / 2 (basic notification) / 3 (strong notification). In the present best mode, there are three stages for ease of understanding, but this number is merely an example.

  Next, FIG. 6B is an example of temporary storage of the setting information temporary storage unit 21c corresponding to the setting contents of FIG. Here, error notification instruction information set by the hall side by switching the DIP switch 52 is temporarily stored for each type of error. Specifically, in this embodiment, ON / OFF information of an error notification flag and a notification degree are temporarily stored for every 20 types of errors. For example, according to this example, for “error 1”, since the “error notification flag” is OFF, no error notification is executed on the sub-control device side. For “error 2”, since the “error notification flag” is ON, the error notification is executed on the sub-control device side.

  Next, FIG. 6 (3) is an example of the content of the error notification content reference table 21e-1. In the table, information on which medium (for example, a speaker or a side lamp) performs error notification for every 20 types of errors and in what manner notification is executed according to the degree of notification. It is remembered. For example, when “error 1” is notified, the notification medium is “side lamp A”. In the case of “notification degree 1”, the side lamp A is “partially lit”, and in the case of “notification degree 2”, the side lamp A is “all lit” and “notification degree 3”. In this case, the side lamp A is “all flashing”.

  Next, FIG. 6 (4) is an example of temporary storage of the error information temporary storage means 21d-1. In this means, error information transmitted every time an error occurs from the main controller 10 is temporarily recorded in a form that leaves a time history. Specifically, it can be seen that four errors have occurred from 10:00 to the evening of the start of business. First, no. 1 and no. 4 is “error 1”. As shown in FIG. 6B, “error 1” is “OFF” because the “error notification flag” is OFF. Even if the error information is received, the sub control device does not perform any error notification. Next, no. The error No. 2 is “Error 2”. As for “Error 2”, as shown in FIG. 6B, since the “Error notification flag” is ON, the sub-control device performs error notification upon receipt of the error information. Here, as to what kind of error notification is performed, as shown in FIG. 6 (2), since the “notification degree” is “1” (weak notification), the sub-control device is not so conspicuous. The notification is executed. Specifically, the side lamp B lights blue. Finally, no. The error No. 3 is “Error 20”. As for “Error 20”, as shown in FIG. 6B, since the “Error notification flag” is ON, the sub control device performs error notification upon receipt of the error information. Here, as to what kind of error notification is performed, since the “notification degree” is “3” (strong notification) as shown in FIG. 6 (2), the sub-control device is very conspicuous. The notification is executed. Specifically, alarm sound + voice is reproduced by the speaker 114.

  According to this best mode, while ensuring that the gaming machine itself has many error notification functions, it has a function that can determine what notification is output regarding which error with the free intention of the hall side. Since it is configured as described above, there is an effect that it becomes possible to meet the demands of the individual holes without customizing the gaming machine for the demands of the individual holes.

  Furthermore, regarding an error set that notification is not required on the hall side, it is configured not to determine whether or not the error has occurred, so that the control burden on error determination is reduced. Play.

  Furthermore, even for errors that are set as not requiring notification on the hall side, error determination is performed mechanically uniformly. For example, the number of errors is counted for each error type, and the number of errors is a predetermined number of times. As a result, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which error notification is performed for the first time at the time of reaching the point, and as a result, it is possible to cope with troubles and frauds over a long period of time.

  Furthermore, since the degree of notification can be set stepwise, there is an effect that it is possible to further meet the demand on the hole side.

<< Specific best form >>
Next, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example as a gaming machine, the best mode of the present invention will be specifically described. More specifically, (1) A function to notify an error when the power is turned on, (2) “If the number of ins and outs of the ball is judged and the number of outs is small, it is judged that the grape state is somewhere and an error occurs. (3) A function of “monitoring a prize opening of a certain prize opening and judging that there is a high possibility of a goto action when detecting a prize that is not likely to occur normally”. A description will be given by taking as an example a pachinko gaming machine having a function capable of reporting an error regarding six types of error contents. Note that the error function and the like shown in the best mode are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko machines are mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. In addition, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and sound effects, error notification sounds (warning sounds, voice reproduction) and the like corresponding to the gaming state and the like are output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill and various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special drawing start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. In addition, the game ball entering the regular prize winning port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning port 2120 is a winning hole corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. Specifically, the grand prize opening 2120 includes a ball detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Is provided. Here, the entrance detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the grand prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of fluctuations of special symbols that are not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten numbers “0” to “9” and “−”.

  Note that the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, and in the best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs a change display and a stop display of the effect image including the decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the special symbols, and also performs a notice display at the time of the change display. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map hold display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols that are not executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. Further, the game effect lamp 190 is provided outside the game area 120 or the game area, and plays a role of effect and error notification by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). The main control device 1000, the sub-control device (display control means 2150) for performing display control related to various effects and error notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and enhancing the interest of the game An effect display device 2140 for displaying effects, and a payout unit for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prizes received in the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening. The game area 1 includes a prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including 216 and the like, a prize ball payout device 3000 that controls a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 110. A launching device 232 that launches one ball at a time to 0, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a pachinko gaming machine power on / off A power switch 292 or the like, which is a switch, is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side). The sub-control device (display control means 2150) is provided with a dip switch 150 that can set the error notification mode for each type of error and whether or not to notify the error.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. Yes. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control unit 1100 that controls the main control relating to the main game / auxiliary game, an error control unit 1400 that controls all errors related to the main control device 1000, and a game peripheral device 2000 side. Various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, per probability variation, per time reduction with a limited number of times, normal hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting a start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on a winning of a game ball to various prize openings And a prize ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Based on each random number, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and The symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, the display control means 1150 for controlling the variation of each symbol, and the stop display, and the special symbol starting port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 2112, and a special game control hand for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game 1170, a determination as to which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {for example, to the main game Related state (normal game state, specific game state, special game state), state related to auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, various flag on / off status And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a game state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes)} during the special game. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start entrance entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start opening 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, To determine whether or not to acquire a normal symbol winning random number, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a universal drawing temporary storage means 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

  Although not shown, each lottery table of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2, and the special figure time reduction) The game state lottery table 1141a-3) has a plurality of lottery tables when determining the variation mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of holding balls is a predetermined number or more), the short variation mode In the case where the lottery table that is easy to be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is satisfied, and a special figure. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 and the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied Special game execution means 1172 and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in the best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared to the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the extension extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (release time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (In the case of a pachinko game machine), it may have a function to make a transition lottery from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 also temporarily stores auxiliary game related information for temporarily storing information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). Means 1192a and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols and the like related to the currently changing normal symbol (normal symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied).

  Next, the error control unit 1400 transmits an error occurrence determination unit 1401 that determines whether or not an error has occurred and, when an error occurs, information related to the error to the sub-control device (display control unit 2150). Error information temporary storage means 1402 for temporarily storing the data until it is stored.

  Next, the information transmission unit 1200 further includes an error information transmission unit 1201 for transmitting the error information temporarily stored in the error information temporary storage unit 1402 to the sub-control device (display control unit 2150) side. Yes.

  Next, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. The gaming peripheral device 2000 is connected to a dip switch 150 for setting the error notification level (including availability), a speaker 114 for executing error notification output, and a side lamp 190. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Mouth 2120, special symbol display device 2130 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, notice display suggesting transition to special game, display showing game progress during special game Including an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect and error notification.

  Here, the display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control apparatus 1000 side, and the effect display on the effect display apparatus 2140 based on the information from the main control apparatus 1000 side. It has production display control means 2153 for performing control, and error notification control means 2154 for controlling processing related to error notification. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail. Here, “display” means not only narrow display such as effect images but also all visual and auditory displays.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information and error information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a further includes error information temporary storage unit 2151a-1 that temporarily stores error information from the main control device 1000. The symbol information and error information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a are appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the effect display control means 2153 is a decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the display of the decorative symbols on the decoration display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140 and the stop display, and the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b for controlling all the processes related to the hold information display processing on the hold display unit 2142, and the effect display related information temporary storage means for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect. 2153d.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. The figure display content determination means 2153a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2153a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the base variation mode of the decorative symbol. Further, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the error notification control unit 2154 confirms the state of the dip switch 150 and acquires error setting information set by the hall side, and based on information from the error setting recognition unit 2154a described later. Error notification degree setting means 2154b for controlling to temporarily store the error setting information in the setting information temporary storage means 2154c, setting information temporary storage means 2154c for temporarily storing the error setting information as described above, and the inside of the gaming machine The error determination means 2154d for determining whether or not an error has occurred and control so that a predetermined error notification is executed from a predetermined output system (for example, the speaker 114 and the side lamp 190) of the peripheral device of the sub-control device under a predetermined condition. Error notification executing means 2154e. Here, the error notification execution means 2154e has an error notification content reference table 2154e-1 that is referred to when determining the error notification content.

  In the best mode, the display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device 2200 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display a stop and change display of a normal symbol, have.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main controller 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to the display control means 2150 so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 10 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 10, first, after power is turned on, in step 1000, the error control unit 1400 sets “error 1 information” in the error information temporary storage unit 1402, and receives the error information. The transmission unit 1201 transmits the set “error 1 information” to the sub side (display control unit 2150 side). Next, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. Do. In step 1900, main controller 1000 executes error determination / transmission processing described later, and returns to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general entrance prize entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the general figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the general-purpose holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. The process proceeds to (Electric Chu Drive Determination Process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol variation flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the general map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1142 in the step 1216 on the general map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 in the special figure starting port 2110, and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Game Content Determination Random Number Acquisition Process in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side, and moves to the next process {special symbol display process of step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process {special symbol display process in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition (not in special game + not in special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time reduction gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  Next, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads out the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each set lottery table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b. In step 1417, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the game control means 1100 turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1418 is skipped. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current game state on the display control means 2150 side. To send to. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1606 and step 1608, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the display control unit 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to whether or not the probability change per unit, that is, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, respectively, and performs the next process (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1800).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of error determination / transmission processing according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the error determination means 2154 d determines whether or not an error relating to acquisition of the normal symbol winning random number has occurred. Specifically, for example, the error determination unit 2154d determines whether or not the illegal radio wave detection sensor has detected an illegal radio wave related to the random number. In the case of Yes in Step 1902, in Step 1904, the error notification control unit 2154 sets “Error 2 information” in the error information temporary storage unit 1402, and in response, the error information transmission unit 1201 is set. “Error 2 information” is transmitted to the sub-side (display control means 2150 side), and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1906). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1902, step 1904 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1906).

  Next, in step 1906, the error determination unit 2154d determines whether or not an error relating to acquisition of a game content determination random number (random number related to a special symbol) has occurred. Specifically, for example, the error determination unit 2154d determines whether or not the illegal radio wave detection sensor has detected an illegal radio wave related to the random number. In the case of Yes in step 1906, in step 1908, the error notification control unit 2154 sets “error 3 information” in the error information temporary storage unit 1402, and in response to this, the error information transmission unit 1201 is set. “Error 3 information” is transmitted to the sub side (display control means 2150 side), and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1910). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1906, step 1908 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1910).

  Next, in step 1910, the error determination means 2154d determines whether or not an error relating to the electric accessory 2112 in the special figure starting port 2110 has occurred. Specifically, for example, the error determination means 2154d determines that the accessory 2112 is in spite of the fact that the “electric chew release flag” (see step 1234 in FIG. 12) related to the accessory release is “off”. It is determined whether or not it is in an open state (for example, determination is made by referring to a state notification signal from an accessory state detection sensor not shown). In the case of Yes in Step 1910, in Step 1912, the error notification control unit 2154 sets “Error 4 information” in the error information temporary storage unit 1402, and in response to this, the error information transmission unit 1201 is set. “Error 4 information” is transmitted to the sub side (display control means 2150 side), and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1914). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1910, step 1912 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1914).

  Next, in step 1914, the error determination means 2154d determines whether or not an error relating to the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 has occurred. Specifically, for example, the error determination unit 2154d determines that the accessory 2122 is in the open state even though the “round continuation flag” (see step 1620 in FIG. 17) related to the accessory release is “off”. (For example, determination is made by referring to a state notification signal from a not-shown accessory state detection sensor). In the case of Yes in step 1914, in step 1916, the error notification control means 2154 sets “error 5 information” in the error information temporary storage means 1402, and in response to this, the error information transmission means 1201 is set. “Error 5 information” is transmitted to the sub-side (display control means 2150 side), and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1918). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1914, step 1916 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step (step 1918).

  Next, in step 1918, the error determination means 2154d determines whether or not grapes have been generated in the game area (a plurality of game balls are pinched by nails or the like so as to be solidified in the game area). Specifically, for example, the error determination means 2154d counts the balance of the number of shot balls, the number of winning prizes, and the number of out balls, and considering the presence of a rolling game ball in the current game area, It is determined whether or not the balance is not met. In the case of Yes in step 1918, in step 1920, the error notification control unit 2154 sets “error 6 information” in the error information temporary storage unit 1402, and in response to this, the error information transmission unit 1201 is set. “Error 6 information” is transmitted to the sub-side (display control means 2150 side), and the processing proceeds to the next processing (normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing in step 1100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1918, step 1920 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process (the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process in step 1100).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 20 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6700, the display control means 2150 executes an error notification degree setting process described later. Next, in step 6100, the display control means 2150 executes an effect display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the display control means 2150 executes an effect display control process described later. In step 6500, the display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process. Next, in step 6800, the display control unit 2150 executes an error notification execution process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 21 shows an error notification degree setting process which is a subroutine related to step 6700 of FIG. Therefore, the flowchart will be described. First, in step 6702, the error notification degree setting unit 2154b writes “1” as a default value as “j” in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage unit 2154c. Next, in step 6704, the error setting recognition unit 2154a obtains information on which position the dip switch 150 corresponding to “error j” is set. In step 6706, the error notification degree setting unit 2154b determines whether “error j” is set as non-notification. In the case of Yes in step 6706, in step 6708, the error notification degree setting means 2154b accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage means 2154c, turns off the “error j notification flag”, and proceeds to step 6714. On the other hand, if No in step 6706, that is, if “error j” is set as a notification, in step 6710, the error notification degree setting means 2154b accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage means 2154c. , “Error j notification flag” is turned on. In step 6712, the error notification degree setting unit 2154b sets the notification level corresponding to the position of the dip switch 150 in the notification level area in the setting information temporary storage unit 2154c, and the process proceeds to step 6714. In step 6714, the error notification degree setting means 2154b sets the value of “j” in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage means 2154c to the final value “6” (the number of types of errors that can be set for the error notification degree). ). If Yes in step 6714, the process proceeds to the next process (effect display content determination process in step 6100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6714, in step 6716, the error notification degree setting means 2154b adds 1 to “j” in the process setting area, and then proceeds to step 6704.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6110, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined, and the effect display control means 2153 uses the determined information as the stop symbol of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Temporarily store in the information area / variation mode information area. The stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / variation). The aspect may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the display control unit 2150 may have a plurality of patterns of variation ratios with respect to one variation aspect from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the temporary display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (effect display control processing 6200). Migrate to

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the normal effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6602, in Step 6604, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and determines whether or not the “design content determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606 and step 6608, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the “design changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and “design content determination flag” Turn off. Next, in step 6610, the effect display control means 2320 starts the variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 2310 in accordance with the determination contents temporarily stored in the change mode information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means. .

  Then, in step 6630, effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means and determines whether or not a confirmed display command has been received from main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6630, in step 6632, the effect display control means 2320 displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determined content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the stop symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means. Confirm display. In step 6634, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500). .

  In the case of No in Step 6602, the process proceeds to Step 6630, and in the case of No in Step 6604 and Step 6630, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the effect display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6504, the effect display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6504, in step 6506 and step 6508, the effect display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and the effect display device 2140. The jackpot start display is done above. In step 6510, the effect display control means 2153 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. In step 6512, the effect display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, in step 6514, the effect display control means 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6516, the effect display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (error notification execution process 6800). If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510. If NO in steps 6504 and 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (error notification execution process 6800).

  Next, FIG. 25 shows an error notification execution process which is a subroutine related to Step 6800 of FIG. First, in step 6802, the error notification control means 2154 sets “1” as the initial value of “j”. Next, in step 6804, the error determination unit 2154d accesses the flag area of the setting information temporary storage unit 2154c, and determines whether or not the “error j notification flag” is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6804, in Step 6806, the error determination unit 2154d refers to the error information temporary storage unit 2151a-1 and temporarily stores the new error information of “Error j” corresponding to the “Error j notification flag”. Judge whether it is. In the case of Yes in step 6806, in step 6808, the error notification execution means 2154e refers to the notification degree area in the setting information temporary storage means 2154c and acquires notification degree information regarding the error j. In step 6810, the error notification execution means 2154e performs error notification with reference to the error notification content reference table 2154e-1 based on the notification degree information acquired in the previous step. Next, in step 6812, the error notification control means 2154 sets the value of “j” in the initial setting area in the setting information temporary storage means 2154c to the final value “6” (the number of types of errors that can be set for the error notification degree). ). In the case of Yes in step 6812, the process proceeds to the next process (effect display content determination process in step 6100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6812, in step 6812, the error notification degree setting means 2154b adds 1 to “j” in the process setting area, and then proceeds to step 6804.

  Next, the effect | action which concerns on this best form is demonstrated, referring FIG. Here, FIG. 26 (1) shows a setting example of the DIP switch 150, FIG. 26 (2) shows a temporary storage example of the setting information temporary storage means 2153c, and FIG. 26 (3) shows an error notification content reference table 2153e. FIG. 26 (4) is a diagram showing an example of temporary storage of the error information temporary storage unit 2153a-1.

  First, FIG. 26 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the dip switch 150. As described above, since six types of errors are assumed in this best mode, the dip switch 150 also includes six switches from 1 to 6. Each of these switches is configured to be switchable between “OFF”, “1”, “2”, and “3”. Here, “OFF” is a case where error notification is not executed, “1” to “3” are cases where error notification is executed, and “1” is “notification degree 1” and “2” is “Notification degree 2” and “3” correspond to “notification degree 3”. The notification level is an index indicating which mode of notification is to be performed when error notification is performed, and there are three levels: 1 (weak notification) / 2 (basic notification) / 3 (strong notification).

  Next, FIG. 26 (2) is a temporary storage example of the setting information temporary storage means 2154c corresponding to the setting contents of FIG. 26 (1). Here, error notification instruction information set by the hall side by switching the DIP switch 150 is temporarily stored for each type of error. Specifically, in this embodiment, ON / OFF information of an error notification flag and a notification degree are temporarily stored for each of six types of errors. For example, according to this example, for the “error 1”, since the “error notification flag” is OFF, no error notification is executed on the sub-control device side. For “error 2” to “error 6”, since the “error notification flag” is ON, error notification is executed on the sub-control device side. However, in this example, regarding the notification degree, “error 6” is “notification degree 1”, “error 2” to “error 4” are “notification degree 2”, “error 5” is “notification degree 3”, The hall side is set so that the notification mode varies depending on the importance of the error content.

  Next, FIG. 26 (3) is an example of the content of the error notification content reference table 2153e-1. In the table, for each of the six types of errors, the notification is executed in what manner depending on which medium (in this example, the speaker 114 or the side lamp 190) the error notification is made and the degree of notification. Is stored. For example, when “error 1” is notified, the notification medium is “side lamp A”. In the case of “notification degree 1”, the side lamp A is “partially lit”, and in the case of “notification degree 2”, the side lamp A is “all lit” and “notification degree 3”. In this case, the side lamp A is “all flashing”.

  Next, FIG. 26 (4) is an example of temporary storage of the error information temporary storage means 2151a-1. In this means, error information transmitted every time an error occurs from the main controller 1000 is temporarily recorded in a form leaving a time history. Specifically, it can be seen that four errors have occurred from 10:00 to the evening of the start of business. First, no. 1 is “error 1”. As for “Error 1”, as shown in FIG. 26 (2), since the “error notification flag” is OFF, even if the error information is received, the sub control device does not perform any error notification. Next, no. The error No. 2 is “Error 6”. As shown in FIG. 26 (2), “error 6” indicates that the “error notification flag” is ON, and the sub-control device performs error notification upon receipt of the error information. Here, as to what kind of error notification is performed, since the “notification degree” is “1” (weak notification) as shown in FIG. 26 (2), the sub-control device is not so conspicuous. The notification is executed. Specifically, the side lamp B lights blue. Next, no. The error No. 3 is “Error 3”. As for “Error 3”, as shown in FIG. 26 (2), since the “Error notification flag” is ON, the sub control device performs error notification upon receipt of the error information. Here, what kind of error notification is to be performed. As shown in FIG. 26 (2), since the “notification degree” is “2” (basic notification), the sub-control device executes normal notification. To do. Specifically, voice B is reproduced by the speaker 114. Finally, no. The error No. 4 is “Error 5”. As shown in FIG. 26 (2), “error 5” is “ON” because the “error notification flag” is ON. Upon receipt of the error information, the sub control device performs error notification. Here, as to what kind of error notification is performed, since the “notification degree” is “3” (strong notification) as shown in FIG. 26 (2), the sub-control device is very conspicuous. The notification is executed. Specifically, alarm sound + voice D is reproduced by the speaker 114.

  In this best mode, the error notification degree is different depending on the color of the illuminant, the light emission pattern, etc., but is not limited to this. For example, the difference may be made in volume and brightness. Moreover, you may provide a difference in alerting | reporting degree with the combination of a sound and light.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine (general) according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a main flowchart on the main control device and sub-control device side in the gaming machine (general) according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the error notification degree setting process on the sub-control device side in the gaming machine (general) according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of error notification execution processing 1 on the sub-control device side in the gaming machine (general) according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of error notification execution processing 2 on the sub-control device side in the gaming machine (general) according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation in the gaming machine (general) according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of error determination / transmission processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the error notification degree setting process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the effect display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a normal effect display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of an error notification execution process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main controller 20 Sub controller 21a Error setting recognition means 21b Error notification degree setting means 21c Setting information temporary storage means 21d Error determination means 21e Error notification execution means 52 DIP switch

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine including a control unit having a function capable of reporting an error regarding a plurality of errors,
The controller is
For each of the plurality of errors, including the necessity of notification, an error notification degree setting means for presetting the degree of notification;
Error determination means for determining whether or not the error has occurred with respect to an error set when notification is required by the operator;
And an error notification control unit that executes notification control related to the error based on a notification level preset by the operator when the error determination unit determines that the error has occurred. To play.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error determination unit does not determine whether or not the error has occurred with respect to an error that is set as not requiring notification by the operator. The error determination means also determines whether or not the error has occurred with respect to an error that is set as not requiring notification by the operator,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error notification control unit does not perform notification regarding the error when the error determination unit determines that the error has occurred.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the error notification level setting means can set the level of notification in stages.

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