JP2010264178A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent excitement and enjoyment of a game from being decreased in game machines represented by pinball game machines (Pachinko game machines) and reel-type game machines (slot machines). <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has control means 300, 400, 500 which perform a series of game controls, the first operation part 136 which performs a predetermined direction after receiving an operation within predetermined effective period while the series of game controls are performed and an inspection means 400 which performs an inspection upon the satisfaction of a condition that at least the first operation part 136 is operated within an inspection period straying from the effective period during performing the series of game controls as one of the conditions for performing the inspection about the first operation part 136. The control means 300, 400, 500 continue the series of game controls even while the inspection is being performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed to determine whether the game machine is in a relatively advantageous state (big hit) or a relatively unfavorable state (loss) for the player. This result is notified after the symbols are changed, and the state based on the result of the lottery is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the game table, by controlling whether or not a game state advantageous to the player is generated, the player's chances of obtaining a prize such as a prize ball are increased or decreased, and the interest of the game table is improved.

  In addition, for the purpose of improving the fun of the game stand, an operation element (for example, an operation button) that can be operated by the player is provided, and when the operation element is operated, a predetermined effect is performed. As one of such game machines, there is an inspection mode in which the operator can be inspected during a demonstration display (demonstration effect) that is not changing in the design and is not in a gaming state advantageous to the player (during big hit). There is known a gaming machine that can be set and inspected for the operator if the set inspection mode is in effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-52341 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a player feels anxious about the failure of the operation element, the game must be stopped until the inspection is completed. In some cases, the game that has been excited up until then is interrupted, and the interest of the game is reduced.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game stand which can suppress that the interest of a game will fall in view of the said situation.

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-described object is a series of game controls including a lottery for determining whether the player is in a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state and informing the result of the lottery. Control means for executing
A first operation unit that performs a predetermined effect upon receiving an operation within a predetermined effective period during the execution of the series of game controls;
While the series of game controls are being executed, the fact that the first operation unit has been operated at least within the inspection period that is out of the effective period is one of the conditions for executing the inspection for the first operation unit. And an inspection means for executing the inspection when the condition is satisfied,
The control means continues the series of game controls even while the inspection is being performed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 102 from the front side (player side). It is a perspective view of the operation button unit 180 shown in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the chance button unit 700 shown in FIG. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, FIG. 5B is a flowchart of strobe interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart of timer variable update interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a figure which shows a mode that the chance button 136 of the pachi-con machine 100 of this embodiment installed in the amusement store is inspected. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command process (S307) in the 1st sub control part main process shown to Fig.9 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the chance button control process (S311) in the 1st sub control part main process shown to Fig.9 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp | ramp control process (S317) when the chance button 136 is pressed down. The chance button control process is also started every 33 ms. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of the slot machine which can apply this invention. FIG. 16 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit provided in the slot machine shown in FIG. 15. FIG. 16 is a circuit block diagram of a first sub control unit provided in the slot machine shown in FIG. 15. FIG. 16 is a circuit block diagram of a second sub control unit included in the slot machine shown in FIG. 15. It is a figure which shows an example of the casino machine which can apply this invention.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Embodiment 1]
<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on its front side (player side). )

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a door member that is provided inside the outer frame 102, has a locking function, and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. . The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. A store clerk at the store (game shop) where the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104, and a main body opening sensor 1041 for detecting that the main body 104 is opened is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front surface side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a locking function and can be opened and closed via a hinge portion 112, and is configured in a frame shape to thereby have an inner side. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A space in which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. In the present embodiment, an LED having a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. Further, a door sensor with ball storage tray 1082 for detecting that the door with ball storage tray 108 is opened is also provided. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player The ball launching handle 134 that is launched into the game area 124 of the game, the chance button 136 that changes the production mode of the various production devices 206 (see FIG. 2) by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 A chance button lamp 138 for emitting the chance button 136, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided. The ball removal button 130, the chance button 136 (chance button lamp 138), the ball lending operation button 140, the return operation button 142, and the ball lending display unit 144 are provided in the operation button unit 180 described later in detail.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104. In FIG. 1, the specific configuration of the game area 124 is not shown, and the specific configuration is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLumin S3ence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are provided around the effect device 206. ing.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, a payout device (not shown) is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls is discharged as a winning ball onto the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device (not shown) is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. In the vicinity of the second special figure start port 232, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided. The pair of blade members 2321 and the second special figure start port 232 are combined to form an electric tulip ( Sometimes referred to as “Den Chu”. While the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and when the universal figure display game 210 is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 has a predetermined time. Opening and closing at intervals and a predetermined number of times allows the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 232. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning port 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a movable door 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the movable door 2341 and the variable winning opening 234 may be collectively referred to as an attacker. While the movable door 2341 is closed, it is impossible to enter the ball, and it is movable when the special figure change game is won and the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol. The door 2341 opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. 1 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, and sets the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134. Driven, the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 pass through the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 to launch into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter may be referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball naild by the game nail 238, etc., and the passed ball enters the first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate the ball.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the operation button unit 180 shown in FIG.

  The operation button unit 180 is provided with a plurality (three in this embodiment) of fixing screw portions 189 and is fixed to a predetermined position of the door 108 with a ball storage tray.

  As described above, the operation button unit 180 is provided with the ball removal button 130, the chance button 136, the ball rental operation button 140, the return operation button 142, and the ball rental display unit 144.

  Specifically, the return operation button 142, the ball lending operation button 140, and the ball removal button 130 are urged by a spring (not shown) so as to protrude from the inner side (lower surface side) of the panel unit 181 to the surface. , It is configured to be freely pressed.

  The chance button 136 is provided on the operation button unit 180 in a state where it is mounted on the chance button unit 700.

  4 is an exploded perspective view of the chance button unit 700 shown in FIG.

  The chance button unit 700 includes a transparent cover 702, a decorative member 704, a cover receiving member 706, a base member 708, an LED substrate 710, a cover receiving fixing member 712, a biasing member 714, and a back cover member 716. , And a detection sensor 718. The transparent button 702, the decorative member 704, the cover receiving member 706, and the base member 708 that are exposed so as to be visible to the player are referred to as the aforementioned chance button 136.

  The transparent cover 702 is a transparent or translucent resin member, for example, an acrylic resin. The transparent cover 702 has a cover shape and is configured to cover and protect a decorative member 704 described later. Further, since the transparent cover 702 is a transparent or translucent resin member, the characters of the decorative member 704 can be recognized from the outside of the transparent cover 702.

  The decorative member 704 is a transparent or translucent resin member such as an acrylic resin. On the surface of the decorative member 704, characters 704A ("PUSH!" In this embodiment) indicating the function of the button are three-dimensionally molded, and a predetermined color (for example, red or blue) is colored on the character portion. Has been. In other words, the character 704A of the decorative member 704 is illuminated and illuminated by an LED 710A described later.

  The cover receiving member 706 is a resin member, and accommodates the decorative member 704 and can be engaged with the transparent cover 702. A cover receiving member 706 that houses the decorative member 704 and engages with the transparent cover 702 is slidably accommodated in a base member 708 described later. A round hole 706A is formed on the bottom surface (base member 708 side) of the cover receiving member 706, and the light from the LED 710A is allowed to pass through and introduced into the decorative member 704.

  The base member 708 is a resin member and accommodates the cover receiving member 706 so as to be slidable. An engagement groove 709 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the base member 708 so that it can be engaged with the retaining member 800. Further, the base member 708 is fixed to the back cover member 716. Note that a square hole 708A is formed on the bottom surface side (LED substrate 710 side) of the base member 708, and the light from the LED 710A is allowed to pass through and be introduced into the decorative member 704.

  The LED substrate 710 is a printed circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs 710A are provided and can freely emit light. The LED 710A of the LED substrate 710 is engaged with a predetermined position of the base member 708, and the character 704A of the decorative member 704 disposed on the front surface (player side) is illuminated through the square hole 708A and the round hole 706A. it can.

  The cover receiving and fixing member 712 is engaged with and supported by the LED substrate 710 and is fixed to the cover receiving member 706 via the base member 708 by a plurality (three in this embodiment) of fixing screws 719. Therefore, since the cover receiving member 706 is fixed to the base member 708 by the cover receiving fixing member 712, it is not pulled out from the base member 708.

  The cover receiving fixing member 712 assembled with the cover receiving member 706, the LED substrate 710 and the like slides on the back cover member 716 while being urged in the front (player) direction by the urging member 714 such as a compression spring. Accomodated as possible. Therefore, when the chance button 136 is pressed, the biasing member 714 returns it to the front side.

  The back cover member 716 fixes the base member 708 from the back with a fixing screw 719.

  A detection sensor 718 is fixed to the back cover member 716 by a fixing screw 719. The detection sensor 718 is a photosensor composed of an LED or a photodiode, and detects that an object blocks the light of the LED in the detection region 718A. Specifically, the cover receiving fixing member 712 is provided with a detection piece 712A on the back side, and when the chance button 136 is pressed, the cover receiving fixing member 712 and the chance receiving button 136 are also within the back cover member 716. It moves in the back (back cover member 716) direction. That is, when the chance button 136 is pressed, it is detected that the detection piece 712A of the cover receiving fixing member 712 has blocked the detection area 718A of the detection sensor 718, and it is determined that the chance button 136 has been pressed.

  The chance button unit 700 is inserted from the surface side (operator side) of the panel unit 181, and the chance button unit 700 is easily detached from the panel unit 181 when it is inserted. By engaging with the engaging groove 709 of the base member 708, the chance button unit 700 is prevented from being detached from the panel unit 181. In addition, the grounding wire 830 is connected to the conductive retaining member 800 by a fixing screw 719, and the other end of the grounding wire 830 is connected to another component or a GND provided outside. Thereby, static electricity generated by pressing the chance button 136 or the like flows to the GND via the retaining member 800 and the ground wire 830 before flowing into the LED substrate 710, for example. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent electrical components such as the LED board 710 provided in the chance button unit 700 from being destroyed by static electricity generated by friction between the chance button 136 and the base member 708. In addition, the chance button can be prevented from being charged, and an electric shock of the player when the player touches the chance button can be prevented.

  The retaining member 800 is a substantially C-shaped resin member having an opening 820. Therefore, the retaining member 800 is elastically deformed in the opening direction and attached to the base member 708 due to the elasticity of the resin, and is assembled so that the retaining portion 810 faces the upper plate 126 as described above. That is, if an electrical component (for example, the LED substrate 710) is disposed in the vicinity of the opening 820, it is easily affected by static electricity. Therefore, the electrical component is preferably disposed in the vicinity of the retaining portion 810.

  Further, for example, even if an electrostatic protection member (for example, a conductive member connected to the ground wire 830 on the inner periphery or bottom surface of the upper plate 126) is provided on the upper plate 126, the upper plate 126 has no game balls. Since the game balls are also stacked on the layers, there is a possibility that the game balls may be discharged to electrical components or the like before being discharged in contact with the electrostatic protection member provided on the upper plate 126. For this reason, it is more desirable to make the retaining member 800 like this embodiment conductive rather than disposing an electrostatic protection member on the inner periphery or bottom surface of the upper plate 126. In addition, when the electrostatic protection member is provided, it is desirable to make the retaining member 800 conductive because the parts cost for the electrostatic protection member is separately charged. Further, in particular, the retaining member 800 has a shape larger than the opening so as to be retained with respect to the opening for inserting the chance button unit 700 of the operation button unit 180, so that even if it is forcibly removed, the retaining member 800 is removed. It is difficult to increase the area of electrostatic protection.

  Further, by forming the retaining member 800 of the chance button unit 700 with a conductive member, even if the electrostatic protection member is separately provided on the upper plate 126, the electrostatic protection member provided on the upper plate 126. Even when the ground connected to the terminal is disconnected, such as when the function of static electricity protection is no longer performed, it is possible to reliably prevent static electricity from being stored in the operation button unit 180 in which the chance button unit 700 is installed. it can.

  Note that the grounding member 830 may not be connected to the retaining member 800, and the retaining member 800 formed of a conductive member is preferably used as a shield against instantaneous static electricity (noise). As a result, static electricity generated outside the chance button unit 700 is blocked by the conductive retaining member 800 and does not flow into the LED substrate 710, for example. Therefore, it is possible to prevent electrical components such as the LED board 710 provided in the chance button unit 700 from being destroyed by static electricity generated in the vicinity of the chance button 136.

  Further, as shown in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the retaining member 800 is formed in a C-ring shape with a conductive member and is engaged with the outer periphery of the base member 706. That is, by making the C-ring-shaped retaining member 800 a conductive member, it is possible to prevent the chance button unit 700 from being removed from the panel unit 181 and to prevent external static electricity at an early stage (for example, an object to be protected from static electricity). It can be blocked at a location far from a certain LED substrate 710. Also, the mounting property is improved.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are composed of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) are: The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of one common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. It may be a thing. Therefore, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as control means, or a combination of these three control units (300, 400, 500) is combined into one. It can be regarded as a control means, or a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 can be regarded as one control means. Here, a combination of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 is an example of the control means referred to in the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 is received (this circuit includes two circuits). 1), a main body opening sensor 1041, a front frame door sensor 1061, a door sensor 1082 with a ball storage tray, a full sensor for the lower plate 128, etc. To receive signals output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided in the entrance of the winning opening and the variable winning opening, and to output the amplification result and the comparison result with the reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302. A sensor circuit 322, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp 218, a second special figure hold lamp 220, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 222) Etc.) and a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable winning port 234 and the like.

  When the ball detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Output. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is connected to a ROM 406 in which various control data such as a control program and image display data are stored. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier) shown in FIG. 1, a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and the like. A driving circuit 432 for controlling the driving of the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 2, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, and pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIGS. A chance button detection sensor 426, a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from the shielding device sensor 430 and the chance button detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402, image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404, and the like. A display image is generated by reading and using the work area of the VRAM 436, and the device shown in FIG. And VDP434 for displaying an image on the symbol display unit 208 (video display processor), connects the.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and is controlled by a control program for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, the effect movable body 224, and the like. A ROM 506 is provided in which data and the like for performance are stored.

  Further, the basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 2, an effect movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 224, and an effect movable body sensor. A sensor circuit 518 for outputting a detection signal from the basic circuit 502 to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 A table frame lamp drive circuit 540 and a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 are connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls a payout motor 602 of a payout device (not shown) mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout of the rental ball has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Based on the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, the launcher 146 and the launcher motor 632 driving the launcher 148 shown in FIG. The device 634 is controlled.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies the predetermined voltage to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub-control unit 500. The main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit 630 are supplied with a predetermined voltage from the payout control unit 600. The power management unit 660 also stores a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
6A to 6C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the second special figure start port 232 has a ball. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as symbol fluctuation stop display. This symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 6A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 6A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. The round here represents the maximum value of the number of times of opening and closing of the movable door 2341 shown in FIG. 2, and the 15th round is the maximum number of opening and closing operations when the movable door 2341 opens and closes once. Means to last 15 times. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special drawing A” and “special drawing B” are symbols that make the pachinko machine 100 relatively advantageous to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, which makes the pachinko machine 100 relatively disadvantageous for the player.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 6B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c is arranged. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When notifying the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 6B are stopped in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c. indicate.

  FIG.6 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “Fluctuation display of normal map”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 includes the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 7 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after reset start by a reset interrupt.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies to the main control unit 300 via the second sub control unit 500 by the power supply control unit 660. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, whether or not the RAM clear signal transmitted when an RWM clear switch provided on a power supply board (not shown) is operated by a store clerk or the like is on (indicating that there has been an operation). It is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S115 and S117) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number value counter, the general figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random number value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set and the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. In the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a special figure 1 notice lottery random number counter for generating a special figure 1 notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127, and a special value that can take a value in the range 0 to 127 are also shown. 2 A special figure 2 notice lottery random number counter for generating a notice lottery random number value is provided. In step S117, the values of these counters are updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of step S115 and step S117 except during a timer interrupt process that starts at predetermined intervals.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the various sensors 320 shown in FIG. 5 are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 320 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 234, 230 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  Furthermore, in step S205, detection signals from the main body opening sensor 1041, the front frame door sensor 1061, and the ball storage tray-equipped door sensor 1082 shown in FIG. 1 are monitored. The main body opening sensor 1041 outputs an H level detection signal when the main body 104 is opened. In step S205, the main body opening sensor 1041 turns on the main body opening flag provided in the signal state storage area of the main body opening sensor 1041. To. The front frame door sensor 1061 outputs an H level detection signal when the front frame door 106 is opened, and the front frame prepared in the signal state storage area of the front frame door sensor 1061 provided in the RAM 308 in step S205. Turn on the door open flag. The door sensor 1082 with a ball storage tray outputs an H level detection signal when the door 108 with a ball storage tray is opened, and the signal state storage of the door sensor 1082 with the ball storage tray provided in the RAM 308 in step S205. Turn on the door opening flag with a ball storage tray prepared in the area. Further, if any of the main body opening flag, the front frame door opening flag, and the ball storage tray door opening flag prepared in the RAM 308 is on, the transmission information storage provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is stored. Set the door open command in the area. On the other hand, when each opened door member (the main body 104, the front frame door 106, the ball storage tray door 108) is closed, L level detection signals are output from the sensors 1041, 1061, and 1082, respectively. Turn off the release flag. If any of the main body opening flag, the front frame door opening flag, and the door opening flag with ball storage tray is OFF, a door closing command is set in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Here, the random number counter for generating the effect random number performed in step S117 is updated. The values of the special figure 1 notice lottery random number counter and the special figure 2 notice lottery random number counter described above are updated in this step S211.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter update process, when winning holes 234, 230 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, if there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 and the number of the special figure 1 variable games on hold is less than four, it corresponds to the first special figure starting port 230. The value is acquired from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 as a special figure 1 winning random value. Further, the value is acquired as a special figure 1 random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value, and stored in the random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure 1 winning random value. If there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 232 and the number of the special figure 2 variable games on hold is less than four, the counter circuit 318 corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 A value is acquired from the counter value storage register as a special figure 2 winning random value. Further, a value is acquired as a special figure 2 random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value, and stored in the random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure 2 winning random value. Furthermore, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 228, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, a random number counter for generating a normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for winning a normal figure, and stored in a random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308 different from that for the special figure. Further, in this winning acceptance process, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, or the variable winning port 234 are awarded (balls) by a predetermined ball detection sensor. When detected, transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the general figure starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234 winning ( Set the winning acceptance information indicating the presence or absence of (entering).

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. 5 are composed of 1 byte, and strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7; Bit 6 indicates power-on information (when ON, indicates that the command is transmitted for the first time after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type (0-3) for encryption, and bits 0-3 Indicates the number of payout requests after encryption processing.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to display the off symbol. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the on / off drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 6C) or the off symbol (the universal symbol B shown in FIG. 6C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period of time, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting region, and the blade member 2321 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member 2321 in the closed state is output to the open / close drive solenoid (332) of 2321, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is out of play, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure off flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 6A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the first off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234. The solenoid (332) for opening and closing the movable door 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 shown in FIG. A signal for holding the door 2341 in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the movable door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the movable door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) ) A signal for holding the movable door 2341 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the movable door 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and the movable door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is stored in the storage area. Information indicating the closing period is set. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize closing closing transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that is started at the end timing, the opening / closing control of the movable door 2341 is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment), and a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) ) That is, the effect is produced in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 for setting to stand by during the period when the image for notifying the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Information indicating the waiting period is set. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine 100 is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. In the ordinary high probability state, compared to the ordinary low probability state, if the common figure variable game is hit, there is a high possibility that the variation time will be shortened. Also, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game is shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high-probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low-probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the normal figure high probability state than in the usual figure low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big win game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Furthermore, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed (step S229). In the special figure 2 related lottery processing, the special figure 1 variable game, the special figure 2 dynamic game, and the variable winning opening 234 are not controlled (the state of both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is inactive), In addition, when the number of the special figure 2 variable games on hold is 1 or more, among the lottery using the jackpot determination table, the high probability state transition determination table, the timer number determination table, etc., the jackpot determination is first performed. Do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S217 is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the special figure starting port in the jackpot determination table. When the random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the special figure 2 starting opening, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is won, and information indicating that the big hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is a big hit is set. (Here, setting the jackpot information in the RAM 308 is setting the jackpot flag to ON). When the big hit flag is set to ON, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is in a relatively advantageous state for the player (a state in which the player can enter the variable winning opening 234). On the other hand, if the special figure 2 winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the special figure 2 starting point lottery data, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is out of play and the big hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is out of place. (Here, setting the out-of-order information in the RAM 308 is setting the jackpot flag off). When the big hit flag is set to OFF, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is in a relatively unfavorable state for the player (a state in which it is not possible to enter the variable winning opening 234). Note that the number of the special figure 2 variable game being held is stored in the special figure 2 variable number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Each time a hit determination is made, the special figure 2 variable game being held is stored. The value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number is stored again in this special figure 2 reserved number storage area. In addition, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  If the big hit flag is set to ON, the probability variation transition determination is performed next. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 random value stored in the random value storage area in step S217 is within the numerical range of the transition determination data, and the special figure 2 random value is within the numerical range of the transition determination data. In some cases, information indicating that the special big hit game is started is set in the storage area of the probability variation (probability variation) flag provided in the RAM 308. (Here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the probability variation flag to ON). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, information indicating that the big hit game is started is set in the storage area of the probability variation flag (here, the information on the big hit game start) Is set in the RAM 308, the probability variation flag is set to OFF).

  Regardless of the result of the big hit determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. For each value of the big hit flag, a timer number corresponding to a numerical range of timer random numbers including a special-purpose timer random number value is selected and stored in a predetermined timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer as the special figure 2 fluctuation display time, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is performed in the command setting transmission process (step S233). In order to execute it, 1H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area described above, and then the process ends.

  Subsequently, a special figure related lottery process (special figure 1 related lottery process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S231). The special figure 1 related lottery process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 related lottery process is replaced with “special figure 1”, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  The special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) and the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) correspond to an example of the lottery referred to in the present invention.

  Even if the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied at the same time by the main control unit 300 performing the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process. Since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, door open Command, information such as door closing command that can specify the type of command), bits 0 to 10 are configured by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information such as the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, and the like. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the like are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag and 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure related lottery process, and the special figure stored in the RAM 308 as command data 2. Information indicating the timer number selected in the related lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command rotation stop setting transmission process, information indicating the values of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 442, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, the various lamps 442, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held. Information indicating the number of games is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held Information indicating the number of games is set. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S205, a door opening command indicating that at least one of the main body 104, the front frame door 106, and the door 108 with ball storage tray is open in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308. Is set, or when a door closing command indicating that any of these door members is closed is set, the door opening command or the door closing is sent to the first sub-control unit 400 in this step 233. A command is sent.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336 shown in FIG.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. Device information indicating whether or not there is a front frame door open error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a lower plate full error is detected. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 5 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable winning port 234, and the normal symbol display device 210, Display data to be output to the first special figure display device 212, the second special figure display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.
<Processing of first sub-control unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S301 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 shown in FIG. 5, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 1 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 1. When the timer variable becomes 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. Details of this command processing will be described later.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S311, a chance button control process is performed. This chance button control process will be described later.

  In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 shown in FIG. 5 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 5 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317, if there is a command to various lamps 418 (for example, chance button lamp 138) shown in FIG. 5 in the effect data read in S309, the command is sent to the drive circuit 420 shown in FIG. Output (lamp control processing). The lamp control process when the chance button 136 is pressed will be described later.

  In step S319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 2 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 426 shown in FIG.

  In step S321, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read out in S309, the control command is set to be output, and the control command is set to the second sub control unit 500. Sent to. When the process of step S321 ends, the process returns to S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S331 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 33 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S341 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 1 or more every 33 ms.

  In step S342 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, and an effect random number value is updated. Further, the detection status of the chance button sensor 426 shown in FIG. 5 is monitored, and the detection result (status) update process is also performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S3131, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 436 shown in FIG. As a result, the image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436), etc. in the attribute register of the VDP 434 shown in FIG. An instruction for instructing the start of image data transfer to the VRAM 436 is set. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S3132, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S3133; otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S3133, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S3131, the CPU 404 has information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S3134, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S3135, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S3136. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S3136, the scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, characteristic points of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is assembled from a plurality of gaming parts in a factory, and after checking whether or not a particular gaming part is normal among the plurality of gaming parts, the pachinko machine 100 is shipped, Installed. The chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1 and the like of the pachinko machine 100 installed in the game store is normally pressed by the player. The chance button 136 corresponds to an example of the first operation unit according to the present invention. However, the first operation unit according to the present invention is not limited to this, and may be various operation elements or operation mechanisms other than the operation elements. May be. In the present embodiment, when the combination of the 15R big hit or 15R special big hit decorative symbols shown in FIG. 6B is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, the big hit game is started. During this jackpot game, the movable door 2341 shown in FIG. 2 opens and closes for 29 seconds and closes for 1.5 seconds (however, it closes when the tenth ball enters the variable winning opening 234). Is continuously performed 15 times.

  The pachinko machine 100 is broadly divided into a lottery execution period, a lottery result notification period, and a specific gaming state maintenance period. The lottery execution period is a period during which the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) or the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is executed. The lottery result notification period is a period from the time when the symbols are changed in the decorative symbol display device 208 until a combination of decorative symbols representing the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed thereafter. The specific gaming state maintenance period is a period in which the state based on the result of the lottery is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the period during the big hit game for maintaining the big hit gaming state is also included in the specific gaming state maintenance period. It is. In the pachinko machine 100, a period not belonging to these three periods is hereinafter referred to as other period. In the other period, if the ball launch handle 134 shown in FIG. 1 is not operated for a predetermined time, a predetermined demonstration display is performed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the operation of the chance button 136 is accepted only once during a predetermined period after shifting to the big hit game. Hereinafter, the period during which the operation of the chance button 136 can be accepted after the transition to the big hit game is referred to as the effective period, and the lottery execution period, the lottery result notification period, other periods, and the specific gaming state maintenance period excluding the effective period are collectively referred to. This will be referred to as the invalid period. In this invalid period, the chance button lamp 138 built in the chance button 136 is in the off state, but during the valid period, the chance button lamp 138 lights in a predetermined color (for example, blue), and the chance button 136 Notify that it is in the period for accepting the operation. The chance button lamp 138 corresponds to an example of the notification means referred to in the present invention. When the chance button 136 is pressed once during the effective period, a chance button effect is performed in which the effect image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 with a predetermined probability, the effective period ends, and the chance button lamp 138 is turned off. To do. The chance button effect may be an effect in which the chance button lamp 138 that has been lit is blinking for a predetermined time, or the chance button lamp 138 that has been lit in a predetermined color is different from the predetermined color. An effect of lighting a color (for example, yellow) for a predetermined time may be used. In addition, the chance button lamp 138 may be in a mode in which during the effective period, it is not lit but repeatedly flashes at a low speed to notify that it is in a period to accept the operation of the chance button 136. In this mode, the chance button 136 When is pressed during the effective period, the chance button lamp 138 may blink at high speed for a predetermined time as a chance button effect. Further, the chance button lamp 138 may be turned off in a color (for example, red) different from a predetermined color instead of being turned off during the invalid period.

  Further, during the effective period, in response to pressing of the chance button 136, a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 1 with a predetermined probability, and further, the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 2 moves with a predetermined probability. An aspect may be sufficient. In this aspect, only in the effective period of the ineffective period and the effective period, the effect (sounding the sound effect, moving the effect movable body 224) according to the pressing of the chance button 136 is performed with a predetermined probability. . Further, in this aspect, even if the chance button 136 is pressed during the effective period, the chance button lamp 138 maintains lighting of a predetermined color, and the presentation according to the pressing of the chance button 136 is performed by the speaker 120 or the movable movable body. You may make it leave to 224.

  Note that the effect image display, the sound effect sound emission, and the effect movable body 224 may be moved with a probability of 100% or less than 100% in response to pressing of the chance button 136 during the effective period. May be performed at a probability of one, or any one or two may be performed at a predetermined probability. In this embodiment, the operation of the chance button 136 during the effective period is accepted only once, but it may be accepted until the number of operations reaches a predetermined number, or may be accepted any number of times over a predetermined period.

  By the way, some players who do not know the mode of the chance button effect that is performed when the chance button 136 is pressed during the effective period may be worried that the chance button 136 may be out of order. In particular, when an effect image displayed with a predetermined probability does not happen to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, a person who suspects the failure of the chance button 136 appears. Conventionally, when a player feels uneasy that the chance button 136 is out of order, the player must stop the game and check the operation until the operation can be confirmed. For players, it is bothersome and frustrating that the anxiety cannot be resolved immediately. Even for game stores, the operation of the game is reduced by the act of stopping the game, which is not preferable. In addition, a player who feels uneasy about the chance button 136 may not be able to change the production due to the failure of the chance button 136 and may assume that the game result has been affected.

  Therefore, in the pachi-con machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the chance button 136 can be inspected at any time to immediately remove the player's anxiety. That is, the chance button 136 can be inspected regardless of whether it is a valid period or an invalid period. The lottery execution period, the lottery result notification period, and the specific gaming state maintenance period excluding the validity period correspond to an example of the inspection period referred to in the present invention.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the chance button 136 of the pachi-con machine 100 according to the present embodiment installed in the amusement store is inspected.

  In the present embodiment, the chance button 136 is inspected in the presence of a store clerk. This leads to a prompt response in the event of a failure.

  FIG. 10A shows a state in which the chance button 136 is operated with the front frame door 106 opened. In this example, the store clerk first inserts a key into the key hole 109 to unlock the front frame door 106 and opens the front frame door 106. Next, the player or the store clerk operates the chance button 136 with the front frame door 106 opened.

  The main body 104, the front frame door 106, and the ball storage tray door 108 are all locked in the closed state when the player plays a game, but the chance button 136 is operated by releasing the lock, Thereafter, until the front frame door 106 is locked in the closed state again, the player can operate the ball launching handle 134 to launch the game ball into the game area 124, and on the pachinko machine 100 side, A series of game control is continued. Here, a series of game controls means that the main control unit 300 performs a lottery process by executing the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) and the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231). 400 causes the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the variation of the symbols, and then stops displaying the combination of the decorative symbols representing the lottery result, and the main control unit 300 causes the special symbol 2 state update process (step S225) and special symbols to be displayed. 1 refers to control that executes the state update process (step S227) and maintains the state based on the lottery result until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The series of game controls may not include maintaining the state based on the lottery result until a predetermined condition is satisfied. While this series of controls is being performed, the decorative symbol display device 208 continues to display images for notifying the lottery results, effect images for big hit games, and the like. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of an image display device according to the present invention. Moreover, the main body 104, the front frame door 106, and the door 108 with a ball storage tray correspond to an example of the second operation unit according to the present invention, but the second operation unit according to the present invention is not limited to the door member. Alternatively, it may be a lock release mechanism that releases the lock of the door member by a key operation or fingerprint authentication operation, various setting keys or dedicated buttons operated by a store clerk of the amusement shop, or a pachinko machine 100. It may be a power switch.

  FIG. 10B shows a state in which the chance button 136 is operated with the ball storage tray door 108 opened. In this example, the store clerk first inserts a key into the keyhole 109, turns the key in a predetermined direction to unlock the front frame door 106, opens the front frame door 106, and then opens the keyhole 109. 1 is turned in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction to unlock the door 108 with ball storage tray, and then the release lever 1081 shown in FIG. 1 is pressed to open the door 108 with ball storage tray. FIG. 4B shows a state where the front frame door 106 is closed after the door 108 with a ball storage tray is opened. Subsequently, the player or the store clerk operates the chance button 136 in a state where the ball storage tray door 108 is opened. Here again, the player operates the ball launch handle 134 until the door 108 with the ball storage tray is locked in the closed state again after the chance button 136 is operated after the front frame door 106 is unlocked. A game ball can be launched into the game area 124, and a series of game controls are continued on the pachinko machine 100 side.

  FIG. 10C shows a state where the chance button 136 is operated with the main body 104 opened. In this example, the store clerk first inserts a key into the keyhole 109 to unlock the main body 104 and opens the main body 104. Next, the player or the store clerk operates the chance button 136 with the main body 104 opened. Here again, the player operates the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 until the main body 104 is locked in the closed state after the chance button 136 is operated after the main body 104 is unlocked. And a series of game controls are continued on the pachinko machine 100 side.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of command processing (S307) in the first sub-control unit main processing shown in FIG. This command process is started every 33 ms.

  First, in step S3071, it is determined whether a door opening command is received from the main control unit 300 or not. As described above, the door opening command is a command sent from the main control unit 300 when any one of the main body 104, the front frame door 106, and the door 108 with a ball storage tray is open. . When a door opening command is sent from the main control unit 300, step S331 shown in FIG. 9B is executed, and the door opening command is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  If the door opening command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408, it is determined whether or not the chance button 136 has been pressed (step S3072). When the chance button 136 is pressed, the detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426 shown in FIG. 5 becomes H level, and this detection signal is input to the basic circuit 402 via the sensor circuit 428. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a door check flag. If the detection signal is L level, the command processing ends. If the detection signal is H level, the door check flag is set. The device is turned on (step S3073).

  On the other hand, if the door opening command is not stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408, it is determined whether or not a door closing command has been received from the main control unit 300 (step S3074). As described above, the door closing command is a command sent from the main control unit 300 when all the door members of the main body 104, the front frame door 106, and the door 108 with a ball storage tray are closed. . The door closing command is also stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408 in the same manner as the door opening command. If the door closing command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408, it is determined whether or not the door check flag prepared in the RAM 408 is on (step S3075). If the door check flag is off, Command processing ends. On the other hand, if the door check flag is on, the command check is terminated after the door check flag is turned off (step S3076).

  If the door closing command is not stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408, processing according to another command is executed (step S3077), and the command processing ends.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the chance button control process (S311) in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. This chance button control process is also started every 33 ms.

  First, it is determined whether or not the chance button effect is set in the RAM 408 (step S3110). When the big hit number designation command is received from the main control unit 300 and it is found that the game is shifted to the big hit game, the chance button effect is set in the RAM 408 in step S309. If the chance button effect is not set in the RAM 408, the chance button control process ends, and if it is set, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  The RAM 408 is provided with a countdown type lighting timer for counting a predetermined period after shifting to the big hit game. In step S3111, the value of the lighting timer is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S3112.

  In step S3112, it is determined whether the lighting timer has expired. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the lighting timer has become zero. If it is zero, the process proceeds to step S3117. If it is not zero, it is determined whether or not lighting reservation information is set in the RAM 408 next time ( Step S3113). This lighting reservation information is information for lighting the chance button lamp 138 in a predetermined color (for example, blue) in order to notify that it is a valid period.

  If the lighting reservation information is set, the process proceeds to step S3115. If the lighting reservation information is not set, the lighting reservation information is set in the RAM 408 (step S3114), and then the process proceeds to step S3115. In step S3115, it is determined whether or not the chance button 136 has been pressed. When the chance button 136 is pressed, the detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426 shown in FIG. When the detection signal is at L level (when the chance button 136 is not pressed), this chance button control process ends, and when the detection signal is at H level (when the chance button 136 is pressed). Advances to step S3116.

  In step S 3116, the chance button effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136 is read from the ROM 406 and developed in the RAM 408. In this embodiment, the chance button effect data is data for displaying the effect image on the decorative symbol display device 208, but may be data for blinking the chance button lamp 138 in a predetermined color (for example, blue) for a predetermined time. However, it may be data for emitting a sound effect from the speaker 120 shown in FIG. Further, the chance button effect data may include a control command for moving the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 2, and this control command is sent to the second sub control unit 500 in step S321 shown in FIG. Sent.

  In step S3117 following step S3116, turn-off reservation information is set in the RAM 408. This turn-off reservation information is information for turning off the chance button lamp 138 that is lit to notify that it is a valid period.

  Next, the chance button effect set in the RAM 408 is erased (step S3118), and an initial value representing a predetermined period after the transition to the big hit game is set in the lighting timer prepared in the RAM 408 (step S3119). This chance button control process ends.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the lamp control process (S317) when the chance button 136 is pressed. The chance button control process is also started every 33 ms.

  First, it is determined whether or not the door check flag that is turned on in step S3073 shown in FIG. 11 is on (S3171). If it is off, the process proceeds to step S3178, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S3172. move on.

  In the RAM 408, a countdown flashing timer is also prepared in addition to the above lighting timer. This blinking timer is used when the chance button 136 is inspected. For example, the initial value is 299, and the chance button lamp 138 is turned on when the value is odd, and turned off when the value is even. In step S3172, the value of this blinking timer is incremented by 1, and the flow proceeds to step S3173.

  In step S3173, it is determined whether the blinking timer has timed out. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the blinking timer has become zero. If it is zero, an initial value is set in the blinking timer (step S3174), and the process proceeds to step S3178. On the other hand, if it is not zero, in step S3175, it is determined whether or not the value of the blinking timer is in the lighting range (odd value). If it is in the lighting range (odd value), the drive circuit 420 shown in FIG. Then, information for instructing lighting of the chance button lamp 138 is output (step S3176), and the lamp control process is ended. On the other hand, if the value of the blinking timer is in the extinguishing range (an even value), information for instructing the extinction of the chance button lamp 138 is output to the drive circuit 420 shown in FIG. 5 (step S3177), and this lamp control processing is performed. Ends. If the chance button 136 is out of order, the chance button lamp 138 does not blink even if steps S3176 and S3177 are executed, and it is confirmed that there is an abnormality in the input of the chance button 136 or the output corresponding to the input. Can do. When the chance button 136 is out of order, the wiring of the chance button 136 such as harness connection is confirmed or the LED board of the chance button lamp 138 is replaced.

  The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes the processes from step S3171 to step S3177 described above corresponds to an example of an inspection unit according to the present invention. Even while these processes (steps S3171 to S3177) are being performed, the main control unit 300 executes the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) and the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231). I do. Further, the main control unit 300 executes the special figure 2 state update process (step S225) and the special figure 1 state update process (step S227), and maintains the state based on the lottery result until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Furthermore, together with the chance button control process including these processes (steps S3171 to S3177), the image control process (step S313) shown in FIG. 9A is also repeatedly executed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the lottery execution period, the lottery result notification period, and the specific gaming state maintenance period excluding the valid period, the chance button 136 is inspected even during the valid period. It can be performed. Therefore, while the inspection of the chance button 136 is being performed, the above-described series of game control is continued, and it is not necessary to stop the game every time until the inspection is completed, and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed. In addition, for game stores, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game operation. Furthermore, since the chance button 136 can be immediately inspected, the player's anxiety can be immediately resolved.

  Further, the condition for executing the inspection of the chance button 136 is a condition that the chance button 136 is pressed while the door check flag is on. As described above, the door check flag is turned on based on the fact that any of the door members of the main body 104, the front frame door 106, and the door 108 with a ball storage tray is in an open state. , 108) are also turned off based on the closed state. That is, the inspection of the chance button 136 is not completed until all three door members (104, 106, 108) are closed (the process proceeds from step S3171 to step S3178). Here, for example, when the door check flag is turned on / off based on the open / closed state of only the front frame door 106, the chance button lamp 138 does not blink, the door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened, and the wiring of the chance button 136 is confirmed. When the front frame door 106 is closed due to some time (see FIG. 10B), the front frame door 106 must be opened again in order to check the chance button 136 again. However, the inspection work becomes complicated, but if this embodiment is used, such trouble does not occur. On the other hand, a normal state in which a series of game controls are performed is a state in which all three door members (104, 106, 108) are closed, and in this state, there is an advantage that the inspection is reliably completed. is there. As a condition for executing the inspection of the chance button 136, the condition that the door check flag is on may be omitted, or may be replaced with another condition.

  In step S3178 shown in FIG. 13, information for instructing lighting of the chance button lamp 138 according to the lighting reservation information set in the RAM 408 in step S3114 shown in FIG. 12, or the extinguishing reservation information set in the RAM 408 in step S3117. In response to this, information for instructing the extinction of the chance button lamp 138 is output to the drive circuit 420 shown in FIG. 5, and the lamp control process is ended.

  If the chance button lamp 138 is always lit, the player may misunderstand that the chance button 136 can be operated at any time, but during the invalid period, the chance button lamp 138 is turned off, If the chance button lamp 138 is lit in a predetermined color (for example, blue) during the effective period, unnecessary operations of the chance button 136 can be prevented. Further, by turning on the chance button lamp 138 during the effective period, the chance button lamp 138 did not blink at the time of the inspection, not on the output (chance button lamp 138) side but on the input (chance button 136) side. You can quickly see that there is an abnormality.

  Further, the notification mode of the test result by the chance button lamp 138 is the notification mode of the chance button lamp 138 for notifying that the validity period is in effect (corresponding to an example of the first notification mode according to the present invention). ), Which is different from (), such as blinking for a predetermined time (corresponding to an example of the second notification mode in the present invention), it is clear whether the notification is in the effective period or the notification of the test result. To understand. If both aspects are kept the same, for example, when an inspection is performed, it happens that it enters the effective period, the inspection result is not notified due to a failure, and the notification that it is in the effective period is made, Misleading.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the door member of the main body 104, the front frame door 106, or the door 108 with a ball storage tray is in an open state or a closed state when the chance button 136 is pressed during the effective period. Thus, it is determined whether or not the chance button 136 is pressed by inspection. That is, it is determined that pressing the chance button 136 when the door member is in the open state is a press by inspection, and pressing the chance button 136 when the door member is in the closed state causes the chance button effect to be performed. It is determined that the button is pressed. When the chance button lamp 138 is informing that the validity period is in effect (in a predetermined color), the chance button 136 is inspected, and when the chance button 136 is pressed, the chance button The lighting mode of the lamp 138 is switched to blinking to notify the inspection result. In this way, the player's anxiety can be resolved with the highest priority. Moreover, since the notification control uses the same chance button lamp 138, it can be easily realized.

  In this embodiment, when the examination of the chance button 136 ends, the valid period also ends. However, step S3118 shown in FIG. 12 is omitted, and the determination result in step S3112 is time over (Yes). If the chance button effect deletion process similar to that in step S3118 is performed after the determination and before step S3117 is executed, the inspection of the chance button 136 ends during the effective period. It can be returned to blinking (corresponding to an example of the second notification mode referred to in the present invention) that notifies the result to lighting (corresponding to an example of the first notification mode referred to in the present invention) to notify that it is an effective period, The player can know that the validity period still remains.

In this embodiment, the test result of the chance button 136 is notified by blinking the chance button lamp 138, but is notified by sound from the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 1 or an image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. May be. In addition, the inspection result may be notified by a combination of sound and image and blinking of the chance button lamp 138. When notifying by voice, the channel for outputting the sound for notifying the test result is different from the channel for outputting the sound during design fluctuation or jackpot, and when notifying the test result, Control that lowers the volume of sound during mid- or big hits, etc., and when reporting by image, control to display a composite image in which the image that reports the test result is overlaid on the image during symbol variation or big hit I do.
<Processing of second sub-control unit 500>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500.

  First, in step S501 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S501 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 1 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 1. When the timer variable becomes 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S507, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S509, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S507, processing such as reading out the production data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

  In step S 511, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table lamp 542 shown in FIG. 5, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S513, if there is a command from the first sub control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 2, this command is output to the drive circuit 516 shown in FIG. 5, and the process returns to S503.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S531 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 33 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S541 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S503 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 1 or more every 33 ms.

  In step S542 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  As described above, the example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) has been described in detail. However, the game table of the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a medal or a game ball (pachinko ball) The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) to be used.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied.

  A slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 15 includes a main body 901 and a front door 902 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 901 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 901. The front door 902 corresponds to an example of a second operation unit or a door member according to the present invention. Inside the center of the main body 901 (not shown in FIG. 15), three reels (left reel 910, middle reel 911, right reel 912) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 910 to 912 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 15, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 910 to 912 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. . When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 910 to 912 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 913 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 910 to 912, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 910 to 912 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 15, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 900, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back surface of each of the reels 910 to 912, a backlight (not shown in FIG. 15) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 913 is disposed. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 900, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 910 to 912. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 910 to 912 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 920 is a lamp indicating a winning line 914 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 914. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 914 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 923 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in the internal lottery or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 924 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 922 notifies the player that the current game is replayable (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 928 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 930 to 932 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 900. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 15, every time the bet button 930 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted one by one. When the bet button 931 is pressed, two cards are inserted and when the bet button 932 is pressed. Three cards are inserted. Hereinafter, the bet button 932 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. These bet buttons 930 to 932 correspond to the chance button 136 in the pachinko machine 100 described above and also correspond to an example of the first operation unit according to the present invention. The game medal insertion lamp 929 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals have been inserted, a game start lamp 921 notifying that a game start operation is possible. Lights up. That is, by operating the bet buttons 930 to 932, effects such as lighting of the game medal insertion lamp 929 and the game start lamp 921 are performed. The game medal insertion lamp 929 and the game start lamp 921 correspond to the chance button lamp 138 in the pachinko machine 100 described above.

  The medal slot 934 is an slot for the player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 930 to 932, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 934. is there. The stored number display 925 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900. The game information display 926 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 927 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 935 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 910 to 912. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 934 or when the start lever 935 is operated by operating the bet buttons 930 to 932, the reels 910 to 912 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 935 is referred to as a game start operation. In this slot machine 900, based on the operation of the start lever 935, an internal lottery process for performing a lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles is won is executed. It is determined whether the player is in a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state.

  The stop button unit 936 is provided with stop buttons 937 to 939. The stop buttons 937 to 939 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 910 to 912 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 935, and are associated with the reels 910 to 912. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 937 to 939 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. When each stop button 937 to 939 is provided with an LED, and the stop button 937 to 939 can be operated, the LED is turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 933 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 934 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 955. Door key hole 940 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 902 of slot machine 900 is inserted. The medal payout exit 955 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The sound hole 960 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 900 to the outside. Side lamps 944 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 902 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 990 is disposed above the front door 902. The effect device 990 includes a door (shutter) member 963 including two right doors 963a and 963b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 957 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 963. When the two right doors 963a and 963b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 957, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 957 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 900 (player). Side). In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, it consists of a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, or a projector and a screen. A display device or the like may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 15, the display screen is a rectangular flat surface, but may be a square flat surface. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. Furthermore, the display screen may have a curved surface.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 900 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The control unit of the slot machine 900 can be broadly divided into a main control unit 9300 that controls the central part of the game, a first sub control unit 9400 that controls various devices according to commands transmitted from the main control unit 9300, The second sub control unit 9500 controls various devices in accordance with the command transmitted from the first sub control unit 9400.

<Main control unit 9300>
First, the main control unit 9300 of the slot machine 900 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a circuit block diagram of the main control unit 9300 provided in the slot machine shown in FIG.

  The main control unit 9300 includes a CPU 9310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 9300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 9310 to send and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 9314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 9311 and supplies it to the CPU 9310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 9311 is 16 MHz, the divided clock is 8 MHz. The CPU 9310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 9314 as the system clock.

  The CPU 9310 is connected to a timer circuit 9315 for setting a monitoring cycle for constantly monitoring the state of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a motor driving pulse transmission cycle, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 9310 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 9312 to the timer circuit 9315 via the data bus.

  The timer circuit 9315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 9310 for each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 9310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 9310 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 9315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 9312 is set to 47, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1. 504 ms.

  The CPU 9310 also has a ROM 9312 for storing control program data for controlling each IC, lottery data for use in the internal lottery of a winning combination, a reel stop position, and a RAM 9313 for storing temporary data. Is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 9312 and RAM 9313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  Further, an input interface 9360 and output interfaces 9370 and 9371 are connected to the CPU 9310 via the address decode circuit 9350 to the address bus. The CPU 9310 transmits and receives signals to and from an external device via these interfaces.

  The CPU 9310 receives a medal acceptance sensor 9320, a start lever sensor 9321, a stop button sensor 9322, a medal insertion button sensor 9323, a checkout switch sensor 9324, a medal payout sensor 9326, and a setting change switch sensor 9380 via the input interface 9360 every interrupt time. The setting key switch sensor 9381, the door opening sensor 9382, the reset switch sensor 9383, and the index sensor 9325 are detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  Two medal acceptance sensors 9320 are installed in the passage inside the medal insertion slot 943 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever sensors 9321 are installed on the start lever 935 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 9322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 937 to 939, and detects the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The medal insertion button sensor 9323 is installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 930 to 932, and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 9313 is inserted as a game medal. For example, when the medal insertion sensor 9323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 930 is at the L level, the CPU 9310 electronically inserts one stored medal and the medal insertion sensor 9323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 931 is at the L level. If two stored medals are electronically inserted and the medal insertion sensor 9323 corresponding to the medal insertion button (MAX bet button) 932 becomes L level, three stored medals are electronically inserted. throw into. When the medal insertion button (MAX bet button) 932 is pressed, two coins are inserted when the number of stored medals is two, and one coin is inserted when the number is one.

  A settlement switch sensor 9324 is provided on the settlement button 934. When the settlement button 934 is pressed once, the stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor 9326 is a sensor for detecting a medal to be paid out. The setting change switch sensor 9380 detects the operation of the setting change button by the player. The setting key switch sensor 9381 detects the operation of the setting key by the player.

  Door open sensor 9382 detects opening / closing of front door 902. A reset switch sensor 9383 detects an operation of a reset switch for clearing data in the RAM 9313.

  Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  Specifically, the index sensor 9325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 910 to 912, and becomes L level each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 9325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 9310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 9370 includes a reel motor drive unit 9330 for driving the reel and a hopper motor drive for driving a motor of a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout opening 955). Unit 9331 and a game lamp 9340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 920, a game start lamp 921, a re-game lamp 922, a notification lamp 923, a game medal insertion enable lamp 924, a game medal insertion lamp 929, and each stop button 937. To 939), a 7-segment display 9341 (a stored number display 925, a game information display 926, a payout display 927, etc.), and an external concentration terminal board 9342 are connected. . The main control unit 9300 outputs game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 900 to an information input circuit (not shown) provided in an external hall computer or the like via the external concentrated terminal board 9342.

  In addition, a random number generation circuit 9317 is connected to the CPU 9310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 9317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 9316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 9310. Used for various lottery processes including lottery. The random number generation circuit 9317 in this embodiment includes one random number counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 9316.

  Further, an output interface 9371 for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 9400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 9310.

<First Sub Control Unit 9400>
Next, the first sub control unit 9400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a circuit block diagram of the first sub control unit 9400 provided in the slot machine shown in FIG.

  The first sub control unit 9400 is a CPU 9410 that is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire first sub control unit 9400 based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 9300, and the CPU 9410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. And a data bus and an address bus for performing the above-described configuration.

  The clock correction circuit 9414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 9411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 9410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 9415 is connected to the CPU 9410 via a bus. The CPU 9410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 9412 to the timer circuit 9415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 9415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 9410 for each interrupt time. The CPU 9410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Further, the CPU 9410 temporarily stores a ROM 9412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 9400, a backlight lighting pattern and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. A RAM 9413 for saving data is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 9410 is connected to an input / output interface 9460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 9460 has a backlight 9420 and a RAM 9413 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 910 to 912 from the back. A reset switch 9422 for clearing the data is connected.

  An input interface 9461 for receiving various commands from the main control unit 9300 is connected to the CPU 9410 via a data bus. The CPU 9410 controls the entire game based on the commands received via the input interface 9461. A lively effect process or the like is executed.

  A sound source IC 9480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 9410. The sound source IC 9480 controls sound in accordance with a command from the CPU 9410. The sound source IC 9480 is connected to a ROM 9481 in which sound data is stored. The sound source IC 9480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 9481 by the amplifier 9482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 9483.

  The CPU 9410 is connected to an address decode circuit 9450 for selecting an external IC, similarly to the main control unit 9300, and an input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 9300 is connected to the address decode circuit 9450. 9461, an input / output interface 9470, and a clock IC 9422 are connected. The CPU 9410 can acquire the current time when the clock IC 9422 is connected.

  Further, a demultiplexer 9419 is connected to the input / output interface 9470. The demultiplexer 9419 distributes the signal transmitted from the input / output interface 9470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 9419 controls the effect lamp 9430 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 944, reel panel lamp 928, title panel lamp, saucer lamp, etc.) in accordance with the data received from the CPU 9410. The title panel lamp is a lamp that illuminates the title panel.

  Further, the CPU 9410 transmits / receives commands to / from the second sub control unit 9500 via the input / output interface 9470.

<Second Sub Control Unit 9500>
Next, the second sub control unit 9500 of the slot machine 900 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a circuit block diagram of the second sub control unit 9500 provided in the slot machine shown in FIG.

  The second sub control unit 9500 includes a CPU 9510 which is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 9514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 9511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 9510 as a system clock.

  The CPU 9510 receives a control command from the CPU 9410 of the first sub control unit 9400 via the input / output interface 9561 and controls the second sub control unit 9500 as a whole.

  In addition, a timer circuit 9515 is connected to the CPU 9510 via a bus. The CPU 9510 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 9512 to the timer circuit 9515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 9515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 9510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 9510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Further, a ROM 9512, a RAM 9513, and a VDP (video display processor) 9600 are connected to the CPU 9510 via a bus. The ROM 9512 stores control program data and effect data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 9500. The RAM 9513 has a work area for programs processed by the CPU 9510 and the like. A crystal oscillator 9519 is connected to the VDP 9600, and further, a CG-ROM 9612 and a VRAM 9613 in which image data and color palette data for image data are stored are connected via a bus. The VDP 9600 reads image data stored in the CG-ROM 9612 based on a signal from the CPU 9510, generates an image signal using the work area of the VRAM 9613, and outputs the image signal from the liquid crystal display device 957 via the D / A converter 9614. Display an image on the display screen. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the liquid crystal display device 957 so that the CPU 9510 can adjust the luminance of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 957.

  The CPU 9510 is connected to an input interface 9560 for receiving an external signal. The input interface 9560 includes a shutter sensor (right door 1) 9550, a shutter sensor (right door 2) 9551, a shutter sensor ( A left door 1) 9552 and a shutter sensor (left door 2) 9553 are connected. A shutter sensor (left door 1) 9552 and a shutter sensor (left door 2) 9553 are sensors for detecting the open / closed state of the left door 963b. The shutter sensor (right door 1) 9550 and the shutter sensor (right door 2). 9551 is a sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the right door 963a.

  An input / output interface 9561 for receiving a control command from the first sub-control unit 9400 is connected to the CPU 9510 via a data bus. The CPU 9510 is based on the command received via the input / output interface 9561. An effect process or the like that excites the entire game is executed.

  Similarly to the main control unit 9300 and the first sub control unit 9400, the CPU 9510 is connected to an address decode circuit 9550 for selecting an external IC. The address decode circuit 9550 includes a first sub control unit. An input / output interface 9561 and an output interface 9570 for transmitting and receiving commands from the 9400 are connected.

  Furthermore, a left door motor drive unit 9522 and a right door motor drive unit 9523 are connected to the output interface 9570. The left door motor drive unit 9522 drives the left door 963b in the horizontal direction, and the right door motor drive unit 9523 drives the right door 963a in the horizontal direction. In the present embodiment, the left door motor drive unit 9522 and the right door motor drive unit 9523 are composed of a stepping motor and a motor driver, and drive the left door 963b and the right door 963a based on a command from the CPU 9510.

  Similarly to the pachinko machine 100, the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 15 is roughly divided into a lottery execution period, a lottery result notification period, and a specific gaming state maintenance period. In the lottery execution period, in the slot machine 900, based on the operation of the start lever 935, an internal lottery process is performed for performing a lottery to determine which of the multiple types of winning combination is won. It is a period. The lottery result notification period is a period from when the combination of symbols is changed by rotating each reel 910 to 912 until the combination of symbols representing the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed. The specific gaming state maintenance period is a period in which the state based on the result of the lottery is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the slot machine 900, the period for maintaining the state of the big bonus (BB) game, the regular bonus ( The period during which the state of (RB) is maintained is included in this specific gaming state maintenance period. In the slot machine 900, a period not belonging to these three periods is hereinafter referred to as other period.

  In the slot machine 900, the bet buttons 930 to 932 can be inspected at any time. That is, the bet buttons 930 to 932 can be inspected even during the lottery execution period, the lottery result notification period, the specific gaming state maintenance period, and other periods. Moreover, even while the bet buttons 930 to 932 are being inspected, a series of game controls (internal lottery processing is performed and the reels 910 to 912 are rotated before the combination of symbols representing the lottery results is stopped and displayed. The control based on the lottery result is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Note that the present invention can also be applied by using the stop buttons 937 to 939 provided with LEDs inside as an example of the first operation unit according to the present invention.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to an arrange ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, and a pinball machine. In addition, the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a casino machine, a video game machine, an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine) that can be played when the gaming medium is inserted, and a gaming machine that uses the gaming medium itself for the game (for example, It may be applied to a medal dropping game machine). Here, “inserting game media” means “betting”, and “bet” is also agreed. “Input of game media” includes “input of currency” and “input of electronic money”. A casino machine is a casino where the game can be started by inserting a currency, and when the lottery result is a win, the symbol set in association with the corresponding selection result stops and the player pays out as a bonus. Machine.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a casino machine to which the present invention can be applied.

  The casino machine 990 shown in FIG. 19 also includes an operation element 991 with a built-in LED, and the present invention can be applied to the operation element 991 as an example of the first operation unit according to the present invention.

  Lastly, it is noted that it relates to the present invention.

(Appendix 1)
A game machine characterized by executing operation confirmation processing of an operation unit during an operation invalid period during symbol variation or jackpot, for example,
The second control (for example, jackpot) that is performed during the set period of the first control (for example, pattern variation, reel rotation) that changes the symbol and the special gaming state (for example, jackpot) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state A game control means for executing a medium production),
A first operation unit (e.g., an effect button, a stop button, etc.) that is provided so that the player can operate and at least can execute either the first control or the second control resulting from the operation of the player;
First operation accepting means for accepting an operation of the first operation unit;
When an operation of the first operation unit is received by the first operation receiving means during an invalid period in which the game effect control due to the player's operation is not executed even if the operation of the first operation unit is performed , An operation confirmation control means (for example, an operation confirmation process, an interrupt process, etc.) for performing an operation confirmation control for confirming the operation status of the operation unit;
Based on the operation confirmation control by the operation confirmation control means, notification control means (for example, blinking of the operation unit lamp, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.) for executing the operation notification control for notifying the operation status of the operation unit; Prepared,
The operation confirmation control means includes
At least during the execution of the first control by the game control means or the execution of the second control, when the operation of the first operation unit during the invalid period is received by the first operation reception means, The game machine characterized in that the operation confirmation control is executed regardless of whether the first control is being executed or the second control is being executed.

  The first control includes, for example, control for changing the symbol by rotating the reel. Further, “confirming the operation status” may include not only the input of the operation unit but also the output for the input.

  According to the gaming table described in Appendix 1, since the operation of the first operation unit can be confirmed even during symbol variation or special game, without waiting for the symbol variation or special game to be completed. In some cases, the operation of the first operation unit can be confirmed immediately, and the player's anxiety can be quickly resolved.

(Appendix 2)
A game machine characterized by notifying that the operation unit is in a valid period, specifically,
In the game stand described in Appendix 1,
The notification control means does not notify during the invalid period, and at least during the effective period during which the first control or the second control caused by the player's operation is executed. It is characterized by performing period notification control for notifying that.

  For example, (1) it can be confirmed that the lamp is turned off during the invalid period and turned on when pressed. It is lit during the effective period, and there is no confirmation lighting during the effective period. (2) Can be confirmed by turning off during invalid period and flashing when pressed. It can be confirmed by turning on during the effective period and flashing when pressed. (3) Can be confirmed by turning off during invalid period and flashing rapidly when pressed. It may be a specific mode such that it can be confirmed by flashing slowly during the effective period, and flashing rapidly when pressed.

  According to the gaming machine described in Appendix 2, unnecessary operation of the first operation unit may be prevented. For example, the player may mistakenly assume that the player can operate if the notification is always made. In addition, if there is a notification during the effective period and there is no notification at the time of confirming the operation, it may be quickly known that the input side has failed rather than the output side.

(Appendix 3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 2,
The notification control means executes the notification mode in the operation notification control and the notification mode in the period notification control in different notification modes.

  As said different alerting | reporting aspect, the said (2) and (3) may be sufficient, for example, and the aspect from which a lighting color changes may be sufficient.

  According to the game stand described in Supplementary Note 2, it may be clear whether the notification is made in the operation confirmation or the effective period. For example, when the operation is confirmed, the valid period is reached, and the operation confirmation is not notified due to a failure.

(Appendix 4)
A gaming machine characterized by switching between operation notification control and period notification control, specifically,
In the game stand according to appendix 2 or 3,
The notification control means includes
When the operation confirmation control is executed by the operation confirmation control means, the operation notification control is switched from the period notification control to the operation notification control, and when the operation confirmation control is finished, the operation notification control is performed. To the period notification control.

  According to the game stand described in Appendix 4, the player's anxiety may be resolved with the highest priority. This is suitable for notification control using the same device, and may be easily realized. In addition, when the operation is valid at the end of the operation confirmation control, the player may be notified of the validity period.

(Appendix 5)
It is a gaming machine characterized by operation confirmation control with operation of a gaming store, specifically,
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 4,
A second operation unit (for example, a door opening key, a setting key, a dedicated button, a power switch, etc.) provided so that the game store can be operated;
A second operation accepting means for accepting an operation of the second operation unit,
The operation confirmation control means includes
When the operation of the first operation unit is received by the first operation receiving unit after the operation of the second operation unit is received by the second operation receiving unit (regardless of the period of validity and invalidity). In addition, the operation confirmation control is executed.

  According to the game stand described in appendix 5, the operation can be confirmed in the presence of the game store, which may lead to prompt response in the event of a failure.

(Appendix 6)
A game machine characterized in that the operation confirmation control is terminated when the door is in an open state to a closed state, and specifically,
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 5,
When a player plays a game, the game door is locked in the closed state, and unlocked from the closed state to the open state by an operation on the game store side (for example, a front door, an upper plate door, a frame door);
A third operation accepting means for accepting that the gaming door is changed from an open state to a closed state;
The operation confirmation control means includes
The operation confirmation control is terminated when the third operation accepting unit accepts that the gaming door is changed from an open state to a closed state.

  According to the gaming table described in appendix 6, since the operation confirmation control is terminated when the door is closed under the gaming state, the operation confirmation control may be surely terminated.

(Appendix 7)
A game machine characterized in that the door is opened by the operation of the second operation unit, specifically,
In the game stand described in Appendix 6,
The second operation unit includes an operation unit (for example, a door opening key, fingerprint authentication, etc.) for releasing the lock from the closed state to the open state.

  According to the gaming machine described in Appendix 7, the game confirmation period is arbitrary, and there may be a case where sufficient confirmation work time can be taken.

(Appendix 8)
A game stand characterized by executing operation confirmation control while executing game effect control, specifically,
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 7,
The operation confirmation control means is configured to be able to execute the operation confirmation control without interrupting the first control or the second control being executed by the control means.

  According to the game stand described in appendix 8, there is a case where it is possible to prevent a decrease in operation.

(Appendix 9)
It is a game stand characterized by notifying with the lamp of the operation unit, specifically,
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 8,
The first operation unit includes a lamp device (for example, an LED lamp) that performs a predetermined lighting mode,
The notification control means includes
The notification is performed by a lamp device included in the first operation unit.

  According to the game stand described in appendix 9, the notification target may be clarified. In some cases, it can be realized with a simple configuration. Furthermore, the decorativeness of the first operation unit may be improved.

(Appendix 10)
Control means (for example, main control 300, etc.) for executing a series of game controls including a lottery for determining a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state for the player and notification of the result of the lottery A combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500),
A first operation unit (for example, a chance button 136) that performs a predetermined effect when an operation is received within a predetermined effective period while the series of game controls are being executed;
While the series of game controls are being executed, the fact that the first operation unit has been operated at least within the inspection period that is out of the effective period is one of the conditions for executing the inspection for the first operation unit. In addition, an inspection unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that executes the inspection when the condition is satisfied,
The control means continues the series of game controls even while the inspection is being performed.

  According to the gaming machine described in appendix 10, the control means continues the series of game controls even if the first operation unit is operated within the inspection period. For this reason, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  The control means performs a lottery to determine whether the player is in a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state, informs the result of the lottery, and then states based on the result of the lottery. May be executed to maintain a series of game controls until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  A relatively advantageous state for the player is, for example, a big hit state, and in this big hit state, a big hit effect is performed. On the other hand, the relatively unfavorable state for the player is, for example, a disengaged state. In addition, to notify the result of the lottery, for example, by using a display device such as a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols, or a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, by combining the symbols. Informing the player of the result of the lottery is an example. These display devices and reels may display a fixed mode in which the combination of symbols is determined through a variation mode in which the combination of symbols is not determined. The variation mode mentioned here includes a so-called reach mode. The reach mode means that a part of a specific combination of symbols indicating that the result of the lottery is a relatively advantageous result for the player is displayed on the display device or reel, and a symbol that has not yet been stopped is displayed. The display mode that is changing, in other words, the display mode in which it is determined whether or not the specific combination of the above symbols is established in the stop mode of the remaining one symbol that is variably displayed, or all or some of the symbols Means a display mode in which all or a part of the specific combination of symbols is configured and displayed in a synchronized manner. The first operation unit is a button, a lever, or the like, and more specifically, a chance button in a ball game machine (pachinko machine) or a stop button in a spinning game machine (slot machine). When the chance button is pressed, an effect image is displayed on the display device, a movable object moves, a light emitting means blinks or lights, and an effect is output such that sound is output from a speaker. When the stop button is pressed, an effect of stopping the reel that has started rotating is performed.

  The inspection includes, for example, an inspection for checking whether the first operation unit operates in response to an operation, an inspection for determining whether a predetermined effect is performed when the first operation unit is operated, and the like. included. The inspection may be performed if the above condition is satisfied at least within the inspection period, and may be performed if the above condition is satisfied even during the effective period. Good. Further, the above condition may be satisfied by operating the first operation unit, or may include a condition other than the operation of the first operation unit.

  Here, you may provide the alerting | reporting means (for example, speaker 120) which alert | reports also the result of the said test | inspection.

(Appendix 11)
In the game stand described in Appendix 10,
You may provide the alerting | reporting means to alert | report that it is in the said effective period.

(Appendix 12)
In the game stand described in Appendix 11,
The notification means may also notify the result of the inspection in a notification mode different from a notification mode for reporting that the effective period is in effect.

  The notification means may be a display device that displays an image, a light emitting means, or a speaker.

(Appendix 13)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 10 to 13,
The store side where this game machine is installed has a second operation part that can be operated,
Whether the inspection means is within the inspection period on the condition that the first operation unit is operated after the second operation unit is operated while the series of game controls are being executed. The aspect which performs the said test | inspection irrespective of it may be sufficient.

  According to this aspect, even if it is the said effective period, the test | inspection about the said 1st operation part is performed.

  The second operation unit may be a door opening key for opening a door provided on the game table, a setting key for performing various settings, various dedicated buttons on the store side, a power switch, and the like.

(Appendix 14)
In the game stand described in Appendix 13,
While notifying in the predetermined first notification mode that it is in the effective period, the result of the inspection is also notified in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode, and in the effective period When the above inspection is performed in a state where the fact is notified, the notification is switched from the notification according to the first notification mode to the notification according to the second notification mode, and when the inspection is completed during the effective period, the second notification mode is performed. A notification means for returning from notification to notification in the first notification mode may be provided.

  For example, when the notifying means is a light emitting means (such as an LED or a lamp), if the inspection result is normal from the state where the light is always turned on in the first aspect and the light is turned off in the second aspect, depending on the operation. If it is abnormal, it may remain off. Also, in the first mode, it flashes in response to an operation from a lighted state, and in the second mode, it flashes in response to an operation if the inspection result is normal from a lighted state, and turns off if it is abnormal. It may be left. Further, in the first mode, the flashing is performed at a high speed according to the operation from the state of flashing at a low speed. In the second mode, if the inspection result is normal from the state of being turned off, the flashing is performed at a high speed according to the operation. If it exists, it may remain off. Further, the lighting color may be changed between the first aspect and the second aspect.

(Appendix 15)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 10 to 14,
When the player plays a game, it is locked in the closed state, and is provided with a door member that is unlocked and opened from the closed state by the operation on the store side where the game table is installed,
In the inspection period, the inspection means is based on the condition that the first operation unit is operated after the door member is changed from the closed state to the open state while the series of game controls are being executed. The above inspection may be performed regardless of whether or not the door member is returned from the open state to the closed state, and the inspection may be terminated.

  Here, the door member may have a locking portion that locks in the closed state. The first operation unit may include a light emitting unit, and the notification unit may be the light emitting unit.

(Appendix 16)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 10 to 15,
The aspect provided with the image display apparatus which displays the effect image containing the image which alert | reports the result of the said lottery and displays the effect image continuously also during the said test | inspection may be sufficient.

  The gaming machine described in appendix 10 includes a gaming area where game media is launched, and a game is started by launching the gaming medium into the gaming area, and game media is paid out according to the game result. Can be applied to. As the game stand here, a ball game machine (pachinko machine) can be mentioned.

  Furthermore, the gaming table described in Supplementary Note 10 includes a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of patterns, and a game is played by inserting a game medium and rotating the plurality of reels, and depending on a result of the game. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine from which the game medium is paid out. An example of the game table here is a spinning machine (slot machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 104 Main body 106 Front frame door 108 Door with ball storage tray 136 Chance button 138 Chance button lamp 208 Decorative symbol display device 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit 502 Basic circuit 504 CPU
506 ROM
508 RAM

Claims (7)

Control means for executing a series of game controls including a lottery for determining whether the player is in a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state and a notification of the result of the lottery;
A first operation unit that performs a predetermined effect upon receiving an operation within a predetermined effective period while the series of game controls are being executed;
While the series of game controls are being executed, the fact that the first operation unit has been operated at least within an inspection period that is out of the valid period is one of the conditions for executing the inspection on the first operation unit. And an inspection means for executing the inspection when the condition is satisfied,
The game machine characterized in that the control means continues the series of game controls even during the inspection.   2. The game table according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying that the period is valid.   The game table according to claim 2, wherein the notifying means also notifies the result of the inspection in a notification mode different from a notification mode for notifying that the period is valid. The store side where this game machine is installed has a second operation unit that can be operated
Whether the inspection means is within the inspection period on the condition that the first operation unit is operated after the second operation unit is operated while the series of game controls are being executed. The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inspection is performed regardless of whether the inspection is performed or not.   While notifying the effective period in a predetermined first notification mode, the result of the examination is also notified in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode, and is in the effective period When the inspection is performed in a state where the fact is informed, the notification is switched from the notification in the first notification mode to the notification in the second notification mode, and when the inspection ends during the effective period, the second notification mode 5. The game table according to claim 4, further comprising notification means for returning from notification to notification according to the first notification mode. When the player plays a game, it is locked in the closed state, and is provided with a door member that is unlocked and opened from the closed state by the operation on the store side where the game table is installed,
In the inspection period, the inspection means is based on the condition that the first operation unit is operated after the door member is changed from the closed state to the open state while the series of game controls are being executed. 6. The inspection according to claim 1, wherein the inspection is performed regardless of whether or not the door member is returned from the open state to the closed state. 6. Amusement stand.   7. An image display device that displays an effect image including an image for informing the result of the lottery and continuously displays the effect image even during the examination is provided. The game table according to any one of claims.

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