JP2011115236A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine having a high performance effect by inexpensively installing a plurality of movable performance generators. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 100 includes: the movable performance generators 131 and 132, movably provided on a game board 101, for executing a prescribed performance; driving parts 210 and 250 corresponding to the respective movable performance generators; a drive control part 510 for controlling the driving parts 210 and 250; sensors S1 and S2 adapted to output sensor signals when the respective movable performance generators are located at original positions; and a detection part 540 which has an input port connected to the sensors S1 and S2 for receiving the inputs of the sensor signals from the respective sensors, and an output port, when receiving the sensor signal from one of the sensors S1 and S2 connected to the input port, outputting a prescribed detection signal. The drive control part 510 actuates the movable performance generators 131 and 132 to separate from the respective original points once and then to reach the respective original positions at the same timing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that includes a plurality of movable effect actors and performs an effect using the movable effect actors.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery is selected, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and the game proceeds to the jackpot gaming state. Open the big prize opening. The player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening.

  In such pachinko gaming machines, in addition to effects such as image display on the image display unit, blinking and lighting using a plurality of lamps, etc. The effect is enhanced (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In particular, in recent pachinko machines, in order to further enhance the production effect, a plurality of movable production actors are provided, and a plurality of movable production actors are operated simultaneously.

  Here, the movable effect combination is controlled by, for example, a lamp control unit that performs lighting control of an effect lamp provided in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the lamp control unit controls the number of steps of the control signal output to the drive motor based on the origin position detected by the origin sensor, and controls the operation of the movable effect accessory. By controlling the operation of the movable effect agent in this way, the lamp control unit can easily detect the displacement of the movable effect agent, for example, using an encoder to detect the displacement of the movable effect agent or the amount of rotation. The moving position and rotation angle are detected.

JP 2007-319374 A

  In general, a sensor used for detecting the position of a movable effect character such as an origin sensor is connected to an IC (Integrated Circuit) circuit. Such an IC circuit has a specified number of input ports for receiving various signals. Then, by connecting a sensor to each input port, the IC circuit receives a sensor signal from each sensor, converts it into a predetermined signal, and outputs it to the outside.

  Here, if the number of movable effect actors to be mounted is increased in order to enhance the effect, the number of sensors for detecting the position of each movable effect agent also increases. However, since the number of input ports of the IC circuit is limited, the number of input ports of the IC circuit may be insufficient due to an increase in sensors. In this case, for example, the number of input ports can be increased by increasing the number of mounted IC circuits, or a high-performance IC circuit having many input ports can be mounted. This led to an increase in the manufacturing cost of gaming machines.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that has a plurality of movable effects and has a high performance effect at a low cost in order to solve the problems caused by the above-described prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is provided so as to be movable on the game board, and is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable presentation actors for performing a predetermined presentation and the plurality of movable presentation actors. A plurality of drive means for driving the effect actor, a drive control means capable of independently driving each of the plurality of movable effect actors by controlling the plurality of drive means, and the plurality of movable effect actors And a plurality of sensors that output sensor signals when the corresponding movable effect actor is located at the origin position, and are connected to the plurality of sensors and receive sensor signal inputs from the sensors. Detection means having an input port and an output port for outputting a predetermined detection signal when a sensor signal is received from an arbitrary sensor connected to the input port, and the drive control means All of said plurality of movable directing combination thereof, after which gave away once from each of the home position, characterized in that to the movable to return at the same timing to each of the home position.

  Moreover, in the above invention, the drive control means once separates all of the plurality of movable effect actors from the respective origin positions to positions separated by a predetermined amount of movement, and then It is characterized by being movable so as to return to the origin position at the same timing.

  In the invention described above, the information processing apparatus further includes notification means for notifying information related to the state of the movable effect actor, and the notification means starts driving any movable effect actor of the plurality of movable effect actors. If the detection signal is not received within a predetermined period from the time when the movement is performed, information indicating that the movable effect character that has started moving is abnormal is notified.

  According to the present invention, even if a plurality of sensors for detecting the origin position of each movable effect combination are connected to the same input port, each movable effect combination can be moved to each origin position. And since each movable production | presentation actor can be controlled on the basis of each origin position, the effect that a pachinko gaming machine with a high production effect provided with a plurality of movable production actors can be provided inexpensively. Play.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the upper movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the lower movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the circuit structure of the lamp control detector of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the circuit structure of the movable production | presentation actor sensor of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the upper movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the upper movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the lower movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the lower movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a lamp control timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a drive motor control process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the processing content of an operation | movement check process. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the processing content of an operation | movement check process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the abnormality alert | report by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of abnormality alert | report by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to an old first kind pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”).

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 382 in FIG. 3) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  As described above, a plurality of nails are provided on the game board 101. For example, by this nail, the first start port 105 is arranged in a region on the game board 101 through which a so-called “left-handed” game ball (launched at a speed lower than a predetermined speed) passes. The second starting port 106 is arranged in a region on the game board 101 through which a so-called “right-handed” game ball (launched at a predetermined speed or more) passes. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that moves based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 331 in FIG. 3) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  Below the second start port 106, a big winning port 109 is arranged. Similarly to the second start port 106, the second start port 106 is arranged in an area on the game board 101 through which the right-handed game ball passes. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 3) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed. (See reference numeral 112b in FIG. 3).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reservation number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reservations for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the number-of-holds display section 114 are arranged, and the number of the holds is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the number-of-holds display unit 114 are lit, this indicates that the number of holds for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 354 in FIG. 3) that outputs sound.

  At the position on the front side as viewed from the player of the image display unit 104, a movable effect accessory 130 is arranged. The movable effect actor 130 is composed of an upper movable effect agent 131 and a lower movable effect agent 132. The upper movable director 130 and the lower movable director 132 can be moved independently of each other.

  The upper movable effect character 131 is normally retracted to a storage space (not shown) provided above the image display unit 104, and at the time of performance, the image display unit 104 is moved from the storage space as shown in FIG. Movable in front of. In addition, the lower movable effect actor 132 is normally retracted to a storage space (not shown) provided below the image display unit 104, and an image is displayed from the storage space as shown in FIG. It moves to the front of the unit 104.

(Composition of movable director)
Next, the configuration of the movable effect actor 130 will be described. As described above, the movable effect character 130 is composed of the upper movable effect character 131 and the lower movable effect character 132. First, the configuration of the upper movable effect accessory 131 will be described.

(Composition of the upper movable director)
FIGS. 2-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the upper movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the upper movable effect actor 131 includes a first drive unit 210, a first transmission unit 220, a first decorative body 230, and a second decorative body 240.

  The first drive unit 210 includes a drive motor 211, a drive gear 212, and a driven gear 213. The drive motor 211 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 212. The driven gear 213 is meshed with the drive gear 212 and rotated by the rotational force of the drive gear 212.

  The driven gear 213 is provided with a bearing portion 213a and a bearing portion 213b. The bearing portion 213a and the bearing portion 213b are provided at a position on the outer peripheral side from the rotation axis of the driven gear 213, the axis J1, and move in a circle around the axis J1 as the driven gear 213 rotates. Further, here, the driven gear 213 is in the range of −θa to θb (−θa <0 °, θb> 180 °) with the bearing (213a) in the position shown in FIG. It is designed to rotate. The regulation of the rotation angle of the driven gear 213 will be described later.

  The first transmission unit 220 includes a first slide bar 221 and a second slide bar 222. In the first slide bar 221, an axis J2 is provided at one end on the first drive unit 210 side, and an axis J3 is provided on the other end on the first decorative body 230 side. The shaft J2 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 213a of the driven gear 213, and the shaft J3 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 231 of the first decorative body 230. In the second slide bar 222, an axis J4 is provided at one end on the first driving unit 210 side, and an axis J5 is provided on the other end on the second decorative body 240 side. The shaft J4 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 213b of the driven gear 213, and the shaft J5 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 241 of the second decorative body 240.

  In the first decorative body 230, one end on the first slide bar 221 side is provided with a bearing portion 231 that supports the shaft J3 described above. The first decorative body 230 is provided with an axis J6 and a detection target part 232. The shaft J6 is pivotally supported by a bearing portion (not shown) provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2A), and the first decorative body 230 rotates around the axis J6.

  In addition, the first decorative body 230 is provided with a columnar protrusion 233. For example, the protrusion 233 is provided so as to protrude in the front direction in FIG. The protruding portion 233 slides along a guide rail R1 provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2A). The guide rail R1 regulates the movable range of the first decorative body 230 that is movable so as to rotate about the axis J6. As a result, the rotation angle of the driven gear 213 connected to the first decorative body 230 is also regulated within the range of −θa to θb described above.

  In FIG. 2A, the first sensor S <b> 1 is provided above the first decorative body 230. The first sensor S1 is provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2A) and has a function of detecting the first decorative body 230 at the position shown in FIG. As the first sensor, for example, a photo sensor can be used.

  Here, the photosensor includes a light-receiving element and a light-emitting element that face in the same direction (the direction on the back side of the first sensor S1 in FIG. 2-1), although detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique. Yes. Then, the light emitted from the light emitting element is applied to the detection target portion 232 of the first decorative body 230, and the presence or absence of the reflected light is detected by the light receiving element. Thereby, the 1st sensor S1 can detect the 1st decoration object 230 used as the position shown in Drawing 2-1.

  In the second decorative body 240, the bearing portion 241 described above is provided at one end on the second slide bar 222 side. The second decorative body 240 is provided with an axis J7. The shaft J7 is pivotally supported by a bearing portion (not shown) provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2A), and the second decorative body 240 rotates around the shaft J7.

(Composition of lower movable director)
Next, the configuration of the lower movable effect combination 132 will be described. 2-2 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the lower movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the lower movable effect actor 132 includes a second drive unit 250, a second transmission unit 260, a third decorative body 270, and a fourth decorative body 280.

  The second drive unit 250 includes a drive motor 251, a drive gear 252, and a driven gear 253. The drive motor 251 converts the supplied electrical energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 252. The driven gear 253 is meshed with the drive gear 252 and is driven to rotate by the rotational force of the drive gear 252.

  The driven gear 253 is provided with a bearing portion 253a and a bearing portion 253b. The bearing portion 253a and the bearing portion 253b are provided at positions on the outer peripheral side from the axis J8 of the driven gear 253, and move so as to draw a circle around the axis J8 as the driven gear 253 rotates. Further, here, the driven gear 253 rotates in the range of θc to θd (θc <180 °, θd> 360 °) with reference to the position (180 °) when the bearing portion 253a is at the position shown in FIG. It is like that. The regulation of the rotation angle of the driven gear 253 will be described later.

  The second transmission unit 260 includes a third slide bar 261 and a fourth slide bar 262. In the third slide bar 261, an axis J9 is provided at one end on the second drive unit 250 side, and an axis J10 is provided on the other end on the third decorative body 270 side. The shaft J9 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 253a of the driven gear 253, and the shaft J10 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 271 of the third decorative body 270. In the fourth slide bar 262, an axis J11 is provided at one end on the second drive unit 250 side, and an axis J12 is provided on the other end on the fourth decorative body 280 side. The shaft J11 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 253b of the driven gear 253, and the shaft J12 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 281 of the fourth decorative body 280.

  In the third decorative body 270, a bearing portion 271 that pivotally supports the axis J10 described above is provided at one end on the third slide bar 261 side. The third decorative body 270 is provided with an axis J13 and a detection target portion 272. The shaft J13 is pivotally supported by a bearing portion (not shown) provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2-2), and the third decorative body 270 rotates about the axis J13.

  Further, the second decorative body 270 is provided with a columnar protrusion 273. For example, the protrusion 273 is provided so as to protrude in the front direction in FIG. The protruding portion 273 slides along a guide rail R2 provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2-2). The guide rail R2 restricts the movable range of the second decorative body 270 that is movable so as to rotate about the axis J13. As a result, the rotation angle of the driven gear 253 connected to the second decorative body 270 is also regulated within the range of θc to θd described above.

  In FIG. 2B, the second sensor S <b> 2 is provided on the right side of the third decorative body 270. The second sensor S2 is provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2-2) and has a function of detecting the third decorative body 270 at the position shown in FIG. As the second sensor S2, a photo sensor or the like can be used as in the first sensor S1.

  In the fourth decorative body 280, the bearing portion 281 described above is provided at one end on the fourth slide bar 262 side. The fourth decorative body 280 is provided with an axis J14. The shaft J14 is pivotally supported by a bearing portion (not shown) provided on the game board 101 (not shown in FIG. 2-2), and the fourth decorative body 280 rotates around the shaft J14.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although each decorative body 230,240,270,280 has the shape imitating a sickle, it is not restricted to this, It is good also as arbitrary shapes. In addition, each decorative body 230, 240, 270, 280 may be provided with, for example, a lamp that is turned on or blinked during production.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 301 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 302 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of the prize ball. Part 303. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 313, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 311 executes various programs relating to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main process (see FIG. 7) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8). The ROM 312 stores programs necessary for the CPU 311 to execute the above processing. The RAM 313 functions as a work area for the CPU 311. Note that data set in the RAM 313 by the CPU 311 executing the above-described program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 301 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 301 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 312 while the CPU 311 uses the RAM 313 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 301 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 301 includes various switches (SW) having a function of detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the big prize opening 109, the first special figure display unit 112a, the second A special figure display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW321 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW322 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 323 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 324 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 325 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 301.

  Detection results by the respective SWs (321 to 325) are input to the main control unit 301. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW325 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 331 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 332 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 301. The main control unit 301 controls driving of the solenoids (331, 332). For example, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 331 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 332 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 301 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol based on the lottery result of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, when the main jackpot lottery is performed, the main control unit 301 variably displays the special map 1 of the first special map display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 301 displays the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. .

  Further, the main control unit 301 is also connected to the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 301 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 301 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 302. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped display), the current gaming state, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variable time ")" Is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 301 detects a game ball won in each winning opening (starting ports 105 and 106, large winning port 109, and normal winning port 110), it transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 303. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c, and has a function of controlling the production content of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 302a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 302 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 301. The image / sound control unit 302b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 302a. The lamp control unit 302c has a function of controlling lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the movable effect accessory 130 described above.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 302a will be described. The production control unit 302a includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 344, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 341 executes various programs for controlling the entire effect control unit 302 such as an effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9). The ROM 342 stores a program necessary for the CPU 341 to execute the above processing. The RAM 343 functions as a work area for the CPU 341. The data set in the RAM 343 when the CPU 341 executes the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 302b and the lamp controller 302c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 302a functions to control the entire effect control unit 302 by executing a program stored in the ROM 342 while the CPU 341 uses the RAM 343 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 302a determines the effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and instructs the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c to perform predetermined control. The output control unit 302 controls the entire production control unit 302.

  The RTC 344 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 344 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 344 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 344 is arranged in the production control unit 302 such as the production control unit 302a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 301. Further, the RTC 344 may be arranged alone and clock and output real time to the effect control unit 302 and the main control unit 301.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 302a. For example, when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, a corresponding input signal is input to the effect control unit 302a. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 3, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control part 302a. The cross key 120 inputs an input signal corresponding to the key selected by the player to the effect control unit 302a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 302b will be described. The image / audio control unit 302b includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 351 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 352 stores various image data such as a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, a background image / design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “decorative design”) / character image necessary for the processing, Various audio data and the like are stored. The RAM 353 functions as a work area for the CPU 351, and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 354. For example, the RAM 353 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 302b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 302a by executing the program stored in the ROM 352 while the CPU 351 uses the RAM 353 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 354.

  For example, the CPU 351 controls a display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 354 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 302a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 351 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 352 and writes them in the RAM 353.

  Image data such as background images and decorative designs written in the RAM 353 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 302b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. In the case where the background image and the decorative pattern overlap at the same position, the decorative pattern is given priority in the RAM 353 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 353 is output to the speaker 354 connected to the image / audio control unit 302b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 354.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 302c will be described. The lamp control unit 302c includes a CPU 361, a ROM 362, a RAM 363, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 361 executes processing for lighting the lamp and the like. The ROM 362 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, lamp lighting required for the processing, control data used for the operation of the movable effect accessory 130, and the like. The RAM 363 functions as a work area for the CPU 361.

  The lamp control unit 302c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116 and the panel lamp 364, and outputs data for controlling lighting of these lamps. Thereby, the lamp control unit 302c functions to control lighting of the lamps provided in the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

  The lamp controller 302c is connected to a drive motor 211, a drive motor 251, and a lamp control detector 365 (corresponding to the detection means of the present invention). The lamp control detector 365 includes various sensors (for example, the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2), and has a function of detecting the position of a control target (for example, the movable effect accessory 130) of the lamp control unit 302c. is doing. The specific contents of the lamp control detector 365 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4-1 and 4-2.

  The lamp control unit 302c, based on a command from the production control unit 302a and a detection signal detected by the lamp control detector 365, data for controlling driving of the drive motor 211, the drive motor 251 and the like (for example, a control signal Ps1 described later) To Ps7).

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c that are provided as different board functions, but these are configured on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 303 will be described. The winning ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 371, a ROM 372, a RAM 373, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 371 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 372 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 373 functions as a work area for the CPU 371.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 381, a launch unit 382, a fixed position detection SW 383, a payout ball detection SW 384, a ball presence detection SW 385, and a full tank detection SW 386. .

  The winning ball control unit 303 controls the paying unit 381 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 381 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the prize ball control unit 303 applies the game balls won to the payout unit 381 to each prize opening (the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106, the big prize opening 109, the normal winning opening 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  Further, the prize ball control unit 303 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 382 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 382 launches a game ball for gaming, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 382, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 383, a payout ball detection SW 384, a ball presence detection SW 385, a full tank detection SW 386, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  The main control unit 301, the effect control unit 302, and the prize ball control unit 303 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 303 may be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 301.

  In addition, a panel external information terminal board 397 is connected to the main control unit 301, and various information executed by the main control unit 301 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 303 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 398, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 303 to the outside.

(Configuration of lamp control detector)
Next, a specific configuration of the lamp control detector 365 will be described. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the lamp control detector according to the present embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the lamp control detector 365 includes an IC circuit 410, a movable effect actor sensor 420, and sensors 431 to 437.

  The IC circuit 410 is configured by mounting elements such as a transistor, a resistor, a capacitor, and a diode on a substrate although a detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique. For example, the IC circuit 410 has a total of eight input ports Ia, Ib, Ic, Id, Ie, If, Ig, and Ih and an output port O.

  A sensor 431 is connected to the input port Ia, and the IC circuit 410 receives an input of a sensor signal from the sensor 431 via the input port Ia. Similarly, the sensor 432 is connected to the input port Ib, the sensor 433 is connected to the input port Ic, the sensor 434 is connected to the input port Ie, and the IC circuit 410 accepts input of sensor signals from the sensors 432 to 434. . A sensor 435 is connected to the input port If, a sensor 436 is connected to the input port Ig, and a sensor 437 is connected to the input port Ih, and the IC circuit 410 receives input of sensor signals from the sensors 435 to 437.

  In addition, a movable effect actor sensor 420 is connected to the input port Id, and the IC circuit 410 receives an input of a sensor signal from the movable effect agent sensor 420. The configuration of the movable effect actor sensor 420 will be described later with reference to FIG. When the IC circuit 410 receives sensor signals from the movable effect actor sensor 420 and the sensors 431 to 437, for example, the IC circuit 410 converts these sensor signals into serial signals and outputs them from the output port O to the lamp control unit 303c. Output.

(Composition of movable production actor sensor)
Next, a specific configuration of the movable effect actor sensor 420 will be described. 4-2 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the circuit structure of the movable production | presentation actor sensor of this Embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4B, the movable effect actor sensor 420 is configured by OR-connecting the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2. For this reason, the movable effect actor sensor 420 is a sensor that outputs a sensor signal when a sensor signal is output from either the first sensor S1 or the second sensor S2. As described above, the sensor signal output from the movable effect actor sensor 420 is input to the IC circuit 410 via the input port Ih.

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a drive control unit 510, a drive unit 520, a transmission unit 530, a detection unit 540, an upper movable presentation accessory 131, and a lower movable presentation actor 132. I have.

  The drive control unit 510 has a function of controlling the drive unit 520 to drive each of the upper movable effect combination 131 and the lower movable effect combination 132 independently. Specifically, the drive control unit 510 can move only the upper movable effect actor 131 by driving only the first drive unit 210, and can drive the lower movable effect actor by driving only the second drive unit 250. Only the object 132 can be moved.

  For example, the drive control unit 510 moves the upper movable effect character 131 and the lower movable effect character 132 so as to return to the respective origin positions at the same timing after being once separated from the respective origin positions. In addition, the drive control unit 510 moves the upper movable effect accessory 131 and the lower movable effect accessory 132 to a predetermined position (for example, an advance position to be described later) in order to easily return to the respective origin positions at the same timing. (See FIGS. 6-3 and 6-4), and then may be moved so as to return to the respective origin positions at the same timing. Here, the predetermined position before the return to the origin position is set to a position separated from the respective origin positions by a predetermined amount of movement, so that the upper movable effect character 131 and the lower movable effect character according to the amount of movement. The speed at which 132 can be moved to the origin position can be set in advance, and it is easy to return to each origin position at the same timing.

  The drive unit 520 includes a first drive unit 210 corresponding to the upper movable effect actor 131 and a second drive unit 250 corresponding to the lower movable effect agent 132, and the upper movable effect agent 131 and the lower movable effect. It has a function of driving the accessory 132. Specifically, the driving unit 520 causes the first driving unit 210 or the second driving unit 250 to generate a driving force in accordance with a control signal from the driving control unit 510.

  For example, the driving force generated by the first drive unit 210 is transmitted to the upper movable effect actor 131 via the first transmission unit 220 to drive the upper movable effect agent 131. In addition, the driving force generated by the second drive unit 250 is transmitted to the lower movable effect combination 132 via the second transmission unit 260 to drive the lower movable effect combination 132.

  The detection unit 540 is connected to the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2 and receives an input port of the sensor signal from each sensor (the input port Id described above), and a sensor signal from any sensor connected to the input port. Is received, an output port for outputting a predetermined detection signal (the aforementioned output port O) is provided. When receiving the sensor signal from the first sensor S1 or the second sensor S2, the detection unit 540 outputs a detection signal from the output port O to the drive control unit 510.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may include a notification unit 550. Here, the alerting | reporting part 550 has a function which alert | reports the information regarding the state of a movable production | presentation actor. For example, if the notification unit 550 does not receive the detection signal from the detection unit 540 within a predetermined period from when the control signal for driving the upper movable effect actor 131 to the predetermined position is output by the drive control unit 510, the upper part Information indicating that the movable effect accessory 131 is abnormal is notified. For example, the notification unit 550 does not accept the detection signal from the detection unit 540 within a predetermined period from when the drive control unit 510 outputs a control signal that drives the lower movable effect actor 132 to a predetermined position. In addition, information indicating that the lower movable effect character 132 is abnormal is notified.

(The gaming state of pachinko machines)
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 301 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two flags, a high-probability gaming flag and a short-time gaming flag, in addition to a winning gaming state that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 when various winnings such as a big hit are won. Depending on the combination of ON / OFF settings, there are four gaming states.

  First, the normal game state is a game state when both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. In this normal game state, the main control unit 301 makes a hit determination using a low-probability gaming state hit determination table (not shown) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. To win. Further, in the normal game state, the main control unit 301 does not give a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107 by setting the time-saving game flag to OFF.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is increased (frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase), and the period during which the electric tulip 107 is in an open state. That is, in the normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult to win a game ball to the second start port 106 as compared to when the electric chew support function is given.

  The short-time gaming state is a gaming state when the high-probability gaming flag is OFF and the short-time gaming flag is set to ON. At this time, in the short game state, the main control unit 301 performs a hit determination using a low-probability gaming state hit determination table (not shown) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. To win. In the short-time game state, the main control unit 301 provides an electric chew support function by setting the short-time game flag to ON.

  The probability-changing gaming state is a gaming state when both the high-probability gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to ON. In this probability-changing gaming state, the main control unit 301 makes a winning determination using the winning determination table for the high-probability gaming state by setting the highly-probable gaming flag ON, for example, winning a jackpot with a probability of 10/300 It has become. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the main control unit 301 provides an electric chew support function by setting the time-saving gaming flag to ON.

  The latent game state is a game state when the high probability game flag is ON and the short-time game flag is set OFF. In the latent game state, the main control unit 301 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table for the high probability game state by setting the high-probability game flag to ON, for example, winning a jackpot with a probability of 10/300. It is like that. In the latent game state, the main control unit 301 does not provide the electric chew support function.

  For example, the main control unit 301 switches the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag ON / OFF at the end of the winning game state in the case of winning the jackpot. That is, the main control unit 301 shifts the gaming state with a big hit as a trigger. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined by the content of the winning jackpot. For example, if you win a promising jackpot, you will enter a probable gaming state after this jackpot game state, if you win a normal jackpot, you will enter a short-time gaming state after this jackpot game state, and if you win a potential jackpot game After the state, enter the latent game state.

  Further, the main control unit 301 may perform the next game state transition when the specified number of jackpot lotteries has been performed after the previous game state transition. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the main control unit 301 shifts to the normal gaming state when 100 lottery lotteries are performed after shifting to the short-time gaming state.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2), the decorative symbol (for example, three columns of numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7 ・ 7 ・ 7 ”) stop displaying decorative symbols.

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, and shifts to another game state. For example, in the case of winning a winning jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to a winning game state when the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short-time gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends when the normal jackpot is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108. At this time, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 is displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. In the case of winning the normal symbol per lot (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) in the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the normal symbol at a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol. Thereafter, the electric tulip 107 is kept open for a predetermined period.

(Example of operation when checking the operation of a movable director)
Next, an operation example of the movable effect accessory 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2-1 to 2-2 and FIGS. 6-1 to 6-4. An example of the operation of the movable effect actor 130 shown below is an example of the operation of the movable effect agent 130 at the time of an operation check performed when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated (when power supply is started).

  6-1 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the upper movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. 6-2 is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the upper movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. 6-3 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the lower movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment. 6-4 is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the lower movable production | presentation actor of this Embodiment.

  At the time of starting the operation check, for example, it is assumed that the upper movable effect character 131 and the lower movable effect character 132 are at the origin positions shown in FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2. When the operation check is started, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 (the lamp control unit 302c) inputs a control signal Ps1 having a specified number of pulses P1 to the drive motor 211.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 6A, the driven gear 213 rotates by a predetermined angle (“θ1” in FIG. 6A) and counterclockwise in FIG. Hereinafter, rotating in the counterclockwise direction in this way is referred to as “forward rotation”. Further, rotating in the direction opposite to the normal direction (clockwise in FIG. 6A) is referred to as “reversing”.

  As described above, the driven gear 213 can rotate in the range from −θa to θb. θ1 is set to a value such that θ1−θa> 0, and by inputting the control signal Ps1 to the drive motor 211, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the upper movable effect accessory 131 to a position different from the origin position. Can do. Further, the number of pulses P1 of the control signal Ps1 necessary for causing the driven gear 213 to rotate forward by θ1 is set in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example.

  When the input of the control signal Ps1 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 subsequently inputs the control signal Ps2 having the specified number of pulses P2 to the drive motor 251. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6B, the driven gear 253 rotates forward at a predetermined angle (“θ2” in FIG. 6B).

  As described above, the driven gear 253 can rotate in the range from θc to θd. θ2 is set to a value such that θ2−θc> 0, and by inputting the control signal Ps2 to the drive motor 251, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the lower movable effect accessory 132 to a position different from the origin position. Can do. Note that the number of pulses P2 of the control signal Ps2 necessary for causing the driven gear 253 to rotate forward by θ2 is set in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example. Due to the control signal Ps1 and the control signal Ps2, the upper movable effect combination 131 and the lower movable effect combination 132 are positioned different from the respective origin positions.

  When the input of the control signal Ps2 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 subsequently inputs the control signal Ps3 for reversing the driven gear 213 to the drive motor 211, and the position after the input of the control signal Ps1 is changed to FIG. The upper movable effect actor 131 is moved to the indicated origin position. When the upper movable effect accessory 131 reaches the origin position, the first sensor S1 detects the detection target portion 232 and outputs a sensor signal.

  When the input of the control signal Ps3 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 subsequently inputs the control signal Ps4 having the specified number of pulses P4 to the drive motor 211. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6-3, the driven gear 213 rotates forward by a predetermined angle (180 ° in the example of FIG. 6-3). This position is set as a position (advance position) at the time of production of the upper movable production actor 131.

  For example, the number of pulses P4 of the control signal Ps4 required to rotate the driven gear 213 forward by 180 ° (moving the upper movable effect actor 131 from the origin position to the advanced position) is determined by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example. It is set in advance. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can move the upper movable effect actor 131 from the origin position to the advanced position by inputting the control signal Ps4 to the drive motor 211.

  When the input of the control signal Ps4 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 keeps the upper movable effect character 131 in the advanced position, and then sends the control signal Ps5 for reversing the driven gear 253 to the drive motor 211. The lower movable effect actor 132 is moved from the position after the input of the control signal Ps2 to the origin position shown in FIG. When the lower movable effect accessory 132 reaches the origin position, the second sensor S2 detects the detection target portion 272 and outputs a sensor signal.

  When the input of the control signal Ps5 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 inputs the control signal Ps6 having the specified number of pulses to the drive motor 251. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6-4, the driven gear 253 rotates forward by a predetermined angle (180 ° in the example of FIG. 6-4). This position is set as a position (advance position) at the time of production of the lower movable production actor 132.

  The number of pulses P6 of the control signal Ps6 required for rotating the driven gear 253 forward 180 ° (moving the lower movable effect actor 132 from the origin position to the advanced position) is preset by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Has been. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can move the lower movable effect actor 132 from the origin position to the advanced position by the input of the control signal Ps6.

  When the input of the control signal Ps6 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 simultaneously moves the upper movable effect combination 131 and the lower movable effect combination 132 toward the respective origin positions. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 100 inputs the control signal Ps7a to the drive motor 211 and reverses the driven gear 213, and inputs the control signal Ps7b to the drive motor 251 and reverses the driven gear 253. By doing so, the upper movable stage actor 131 and the lower movable stage actor 132 are moved toward the respective origin positions.

  For example, here, the pulse speeds of the control signal Ps7a and the control signal Ps7b have such values that the upper movable effect character 131 and the lower effect movable character 132 reach the respective origin positions at the same time. Preset by the user. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pulses of the control signal Ps7a and the control signal Ps7b are set so that the timing at which the 180 ° reverse rotation of the driven gear 213 is completed coincides with the timing at which the 180 ° reverse rotation of the driven gear 253 is completed. Each speed is fixed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is configured such that the upper movable director 130 and the lower director 132 are simultaneously moved by changing the timing of starting the movement of the upper movable member 131 and the lower movable member 132. You may make it reach | attain each origin position. For example, the moveable actor with the larger amount of movement to the origin position starts to move to the origin position first, and then the mover actor with the smaller amount of movement to the origin position moves to the origin position. May be started so that the respective movable effect actors reach the respective origin positions at the same time.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, a process executed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 to perform the above operation will be described. First, processing executed by the main control unit 301 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 301 described below is performed by the CPU 311 executing a program stored in the ROM 312.

(Main process)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing. For example, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the main control unit 301 starts executing the main process and continuously executes the main process during startup.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the main process, the main control unit 301 first waits for 1000 ms (step S701), and then permits access to the RAM 313 (step S702). When permitting access to the RAM 313, the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S703).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S703: Yes), the main control unit 301 clears the RAM (step S704). Here, “RAM clear” means that various information (for example, information indicating a gaming state) stored in the RAM 313 is set to a predetermined initial state although a detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 301 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S705) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S706). For example, in step S706, the main control unit 301 transmits an initial setting command instructing execution of a predetermined initial setting process to each peripheral unit such as the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S703: No), the main control unit 301 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S707). If the backup flag is ON (step S707: Yes), the main control unit 301 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S708).

  If the checksum is normal (step S708: Yes), the main control unit 301 executes a predetermined recovery process (step S709). In this restoration process, for example, the state before the power interruption is restored based on the backup. If the backup flag is not ON (step S707: No) or the checksum is not normal (step S708: No), the main control unit 301 proceeds to step S704 and clears the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 301 sets a cycle (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S710). The main control unit 301 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) to be described later using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S710, the main control unit 301 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S711).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 301 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S712), and sets an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S713). Then, the main control unit 301 updates the initial value random number (step S714), performs an interrupt permission setting for the timer interrupt process (step S715), and proceeds to step S711. Thereafter, the main control unit 301 repeatedly executes the processing from step S711 to step S715.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 301 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a start-up process and a power-off monitoring process, and this main control process is sent to the main control unit 301. Executes continuously while supplying power. Then, the main control unit 301 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 301 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 301 (step S801). In this random number update process, the main control unit 301 uses a random number used for winning determination (detailed explanation is omitted), a symbol random number used for symbol determination (detailed explanation is omitted), and reach determination (detailed explanation is omitted). The reach determination random number to be used and the fluctuation pattern random number used for the fluctuation pattern determination (detailed explanation is omitted) are updated.

  Next, the main control unit 301 executes a switch process related to the detection of the game ball (step S802). In this switch process, the main control unit 301 detects a game ball won at the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), a start port switch process, and a gate that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. Switch processing, winning port switch processing for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110, and the like are performed.

  Although detailed description and illustration of the switch processing are omitted because it is a well-known technique, for example, the main control unit 301 is connected to the first start port 105, the second start port 106, etc. by the start port switch processing. Detect a winning game ball. Then, “1” is added to the number of holdings U1 (the number of holdings of the first starting port 105) or the number of holdings U2 (the number of holdings of the second starting port 106) corresponding to the starting port that detected the winning, and On the other hand, various random numbers such as a hit random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a design random number are acquired and stored in the RAM 313. In addition, a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning opening is set in the RAM 313.

  Next, the main control unit 301 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S803). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 301 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable display / stop display. In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 301 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display.

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 301 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S804). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a big prize opening process for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109, and the like. Is included.

  Next, the main control unit 301 executes a prize ball process relating to a prize ball (step S805), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 313 by the above-described processes to the effect control unit 302 and the like. (Step S806), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 301 returns to the main process.

(Processing performed by the production control unit 302)
Next, processing performed by the production supervision unit 302a of the production control unit 302 will be described. Each process of the production control unit 302a described below is performed by the CPU 341 of the production control unit 302a executing a program stored in the ROM 342, for example.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. The production control unit 302a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the production timer interruption process, the production supervision unit 302a first performs a command reception process (step S901). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands (for example, a change start command) transmitted from the main control unit 301 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. 10 will be described later.

  When the command reception process is performed, the effect supervision unit 302a continues to perform the effect button process (step S902). In the effect button process, when an operation of the effect button 119 from the player is received, an operation command indicating that the operation is received is set in the RAM 343.

  When the effect button process is performed, the effect control unit 302a performs a command transmission process (step S903). In the command transmission process, the command set in the RAM 343 by the command reception process in step S901 or the effect button process in step S902 is output to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S901 in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 10, in the command receiving process, the effect supervising unit 302a first determines whether an initial setting command has been received from the main control unit 301 (step S1001).

  If an initial setting command has been received (step S1001: Yes), the initial setting command is set in the RAM 343 (step S1002). Then, the production supervising unit 302a determines whether or not a movable production actor abnormality command (an upper movable production actor abnormality command or a lower movable production actor abnormality command described later) is received from the lamp control unit 302c (step S1003). If the initial setting command has not been received (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1003.

  If the movable effect combination abnormality command has been received (step S1003: Yes), the received movable effect combination abnormality command is set in the RAM 343 (step S1004). For example, in step S1004, if the upward movable effect combination abnormality command is received in step S1003, the upward movable effect combination abnormality command is set in the RAM 343. If the lower movable effect combination abnormality command is received, the lower movable effect combination abnormality command is set in the RAM 343. And the production supervision part 302a determines whether the change start command was received from the main control part 301 (step S1005). On the other hand, if the movable effect combination abnormality command is not received in step S1003 (step S1003: No), the process proceeds to step S1005 as it is.

  If the change start command has been received (step S1005: Yes), the effect supervision unit 302a selects an effect (hereinafter referred to as "change effect") to be performed when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen. Processing is performed (step S1006). Examples of the fluctuating effects include an effect accompanied by the movement of the movable effect character 130 (hereinafter referred to as an “effect character effect”).

  For example, in the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 302a selects the effect effect as the variation effect when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for special reach). To do. When the effect supervision unit 302a selects the change effect, the change effect start command for instructing the start of the effect is output to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c. In addition, the variable effect start command for instructing the start of the effect effect is hereinafter referred to as “act effect start command”.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 302a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 301 (step S1007). If the change start command is not received in step S1005 (step S1005: No), the process proceeds to step S1007 as it is.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1007: Yes), the effect supervising unit 302a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1008). Then, the production control unit 302a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 301 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 301 (step S1009). If the change stop command has not been received in step S1007 (step S1007: No), the process directly proceeds to step S1009.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1009: Yes), the production supervision unit 302a determines that the winning gaming state (for example, the jackpot gaming state) has been reached, and the effect to be performed in the winning gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “winning effect”). The process of selecting an effect is selected (step S1010). For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 302a selects a winning effect for a promising jackpot if it wins a promising jackpot, and selects a winning effect for a normal jackpot if it wins a normal jackpot. When the effect supervision unit 302a selects a hit effect, the effect control unit 302a outputs a hit effect start command instructing the start of the effect to the image / audio control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 302a determines whether an ending command (a command output when the main control unit 301 starts ending) is received from the main control unit 301 (step S1011). If the opening command is not received in step S1009 (step S1009: No), the process proceeds to step S1011 as it is.

  If an ending command has been received (step S1011: Yes), the production supervision unit 302a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect to be performed at the end of the winning gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "ending effect") (step S1012). The command reception process is terminated. When the ending effect is selected, the effect supervising unit 302a outputs an ending effect start command for instructing the start of the effect to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c. If the ending command has not been received (step S1011: No), the command reception process is terminated as it is.

(Processing performed by the lamp controller)
Next, processing performed by the lamp control unit 302c of the effect control unit 302 will be described. Each process of the lamp control unit 302c described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 361 of the lamp control unit 302c executes a program stored in the ROM 362.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the lamp control timer interrupt processing. The lamp control unit 302c continuously performs a predetermined main lamp control process (not shown) during activation, and performs a lamp control timer interruption process shown in FIG. Interrupt is executed (for example, 4 ms).

  In the lamp control timer interrupt process, the lamp control unit 302c first executes a drive motor control process for controlling the drive of the drive motor 211 and the drive motor 251 (step S1101). In this drive motor control process, the lamp control unit 302c performs drive control of the drive motor 211 and the drive motor 251 based on various commands (for example, an initial setting command) received from the production control unit 302a.

  When the drive motor control process is performed, the lamp control unit 302c performs a lamp lighting control process (step S1102). In this lamp lighting control process, the lamp control unit 302c controls the lighting contents of the lamps of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 364 based on various commands (for example, an effect start command) received from the effect control unit 302a.

(Drive motor control processing)
Next, the processing contents of the drive motor control process shown in step S1101 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the drive motor control process. As shown in FIG. 12, in the drive motor control process, the lamp control unit 302c first determines whether or not an initial setting command has been received from the production control unit 302a (step S1201). If the initial setting command has not been received (step S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1203.

  If an initial setting command has been received (step S1201: Yes), an operation check process is performed (step S1202). By this operation check process, the lamp control unit 302c causes the movable effect actor 130 to perform predetermined movement and checks the operation of the movable effect agent 130. Details of the operation check process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an accessory effect start command has been received (step S1203). If the accessory effect start command has not been received (step S1203: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the drive motor control process as it is. If an accessory effect start command has been received (step S1203: Yes), an accessory effect operation process is performed (step S1204). The lamp control unit 302c causes the movable effect accessory 130 to perform a predetermined movement corresponding to the effect effect by the effect effect operation process.

(Operation check process)
Next, processing contents of the operation check process shown in step S1202 will be described. FIG. 13A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the processing content of the operation check processing. FIG. 13-2 is a flowchart (part 2) of the processing content of the operation check process.

  In the operation check process, first, the lamp control unit 302c determines whether E = 0 (step S1301). If E = 0 (step S1301: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c sets E to 1 (E ← 1) (step S1302), and starts to input the control signal Ps1 to the drive motor 211 ( Step S1303). Accordingly, the drive motor 211 starts driving so that the driven gear 213 rotates forward by θ1.

  Subsequently, the lamp controller 302c determines whether or not the input of the control signal Ps1 (number of pulses P1) is completed (step S1304). If the input of the control signal Ps1 is not completed (step S1304: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is.

  If E = 0 is not satisfied in step S1301 (step S1301: No), the lamp control unit 302c determines whether E = 1 is satisfied (step S1305). If E = 0 is satisfied (step S1305: Yes). ), The process proceeds to step S1304 described above.

  When it is determined in step S1304 that the input of the control signal Ps1 is completed (step S1304: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps1 (step S1306), and sets E to 2 (E ← 2) (Step S1307), input of the control signal Ps2 to the drive motor 251 is started (Step S1308). As a result, the drive motor 251 starts driving so that the driven gear 253 rotates forward by θ2.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 302c determines whether the input of the control signal Ps2 (number of pulses P2) is completed (step S1309). If the input of the control signal Ps2 has not been completed (step S1309: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is.

  If E = 1 is not satisfied in step S1305 (step S1305: No), the lamp controller 302c determines whether E = 2 (step S1310). If E = 1 (step S1310: Yes). ), The process proceeds to step S1309 described above.

  When it is determined in step S1309 that the input of the control signal Ps2 is completed (step S1309: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps2 (step S1311), and sets E to 3 (E ← 3) (Step S1312), input of the control signal Ps3 to the drive motor 211 is started (Step S1308). As a result, the drive motor 211 rotates the driven gear 213 in the reverse direction, and moves the upper movable effect actor 131 toward the origin position.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 302c determines whether or not the movable effect actor sensor 420 is turned on, that is, whether a detection signal is received from the movable effect agent sensor 420 (step S1314). If E = 2 is not satisfied in step S1310 (step S1310: No), the lamp controller 302c determines whether E = 3 (step S1315). If E = 3 (step S1315: Yes). ), The process proceeds to step S1314 described above.

  If the movable effect actor sensor 420 is not ON in step S1314 (step S1314: No), the lamp control unit 302c has passed a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) after starting to input the control signal Ps3. Is determined (step S1316). Here, the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set a period sufficient to determine that the predetermined period is abnormal.

  If a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has not elapsed since the input of the control signal Ps3 was started (step S1316: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is. If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S1316: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps3 (step S1317) and notifies that the state of the upper movable effect accessory 131 is abnormal. The upper movable effect combination abnormality command is transmitted to the effect control unit 302a (step S1318), and the process proceeds to step S1342 in FIG.

  When the production control unit 302a receives the upper movable production effect abnormality command transmitted from the lamp control unit 302c in step S1318, the production control unit 302a outputs the upper movable production feature abnormality command to the image / sound control unit 302b. Then, when the image / sound control unit 302b receives the upward movable effect character abnormality command from the effect control unit 302a, the image display unit 104 displays an image for notifying that the state of the upward movable effect character 131 is abnormal. (Refer to FIG. 14-1).

  If the movable effect actor sensor 420 is ON in step S1314 (step S1314: Yes), the lamp controller 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps3 (step S1319) and sets E to 4. (E ← 4) (step S1320), the process proceeds to step S1321 in FIG.

  In step S1321 of FIG. 13-2, the lamp controller 302c starts to input the control signal Ps4 (step S1321). As a result, the drive motor 211 rotates the driven gear 213 in the forward direction, and moves the upper movable effect actor 131 toward the advanced position.

  Subsequently, the lamp controller 302c determines whether or not the input of the control signal Ps4 (number of pulses P4) is completed (step S1322). If the input of the control signal Ps4 is not completed (step S1322: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is.

  If E = 3 is not satisfied in step S1315 (step S1315: No), the lamp controller 302c determines whether E = 4 (step S1323), and if E = 4 (step S1323: Yes). ), The process proceeds to step S1322 described above.

  If it is determined in step S1322 that the input of the control signal Ps4 is completed (step S1322: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps4 (step S1324), and sets E to 5 (E ← 5) (Step S1325), input of the control signal Ps5 to the drive motor 251 is started (Step S1326). As a result, the drive motor 251 reverses the driven gear 253 to move the lower movable effect actor 132 toward the origin position.

  Subsequently, the lamp controller 302c determines whether or not the movable effect actor sensor 420 is turned on, that is, whether or not a detection signal is received from the movable effect agent sensor 420 (step S1327). If E = 4 is not satisfied in step S1323 (step S1323: No), the lamp controller 302c determines whether E = 5 (step S1328), and if E = 5 (step S1328: Yes). ), The process proceeds to step S1327 described above.

  If the movable effect actor sensor 420 is not ON in step S1327 (step S1327: No), the lamp control unit 302c has passed a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) after starting to input the control signal Ps5. Is determined (step S1329). Here, the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set a period sufficient to determine that the predetermined period is abnormal.

  If a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has not elapsed since the input of the control signal Ps5 was started (step S1329: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is. If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S1329: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps5 (step S1330), and notifies that the state of the lower movable effect accessory 132 is abnormal. The lower movable effect part abnormality command for transmitting is transmitted to the effect supervising unit 302a (step S1331), and the process proceeds to step S1342.

  When the production control unit 302a receives the lower movable production effect abnormality command transmitted from the lamp control unit 302c in step S1331, the production control unit 302a outputs the lower movable production feature abnormality command to the image / sound control unit 302b. Then, when the image / sound control unit 302b receives the lower movable effect combination abnormality command from the production control unit 302a, the image display unit 104 displays an image for notifying that the state of the lower movable effect combination 132 is abnormal. (See Fig. 14-2).

  If the movable effect actor sensor 420 is ON in step S1327 (step S1327: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps5 (step S1332), and sets E to 6. (E ← 6) (step S1333), input of the control signal Ps6 to the drive motor 251 is started (step S1334). As a result, the drive motor 251 rotates the driven gear 253 in the normal direction, and moves the lower movable stage character 132 toward the advanced position.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 302c determines whether the input of the control signal Ps6 (number of pulses P6) is completed (step S1335). If the input of the control signal Ps6 is not completed (step S1335: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is.

  If E = 5 is not satisfied in step S1328 (step S1328: No), the lamp controller 302c determines whether E = 6 (step S1336), and if E = 6 (step S1336: Yes). ), The process proceeds to step S1335 described above.

  When it is determined in step S1335 that the input of the control signal Ps6 is completed (step S1335: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps6 (step S1337), and sets E to 7 (E (7) (Step S1338) This time, input of the control signal Ps7a to the drive motor 211 and the control signal Ps7b to the drive motor 251 is started (Step S1339). As a result, the drive motor 211 starts driving so that the driven gear 213 reverses, and the drive motor 251 starts driving so that the driven gear 253 reverses.

  Subsequently, the lamp controller 302c determines whether the movable effect actor sensor 420 is turned on, that is, whether a detection signal is received from the movable effect agent sensor 420 (step S1340). If E = 6 is not satisfied in step S1336 (step S1336: No), the lamp control unit 302c proceeds to step S1340.

  If the movable effect actor sensor 420 is not ON in step S1340 (step S1340: No), the lamp control unit 302c ends the operation check process as it is. If the movable effect actor sensor 420 is ON in step S1340 (step S1340: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c stops the input of the control signal Ps7a and the control signal Ps7b (step S1341). It is set to 0 (E ← 0) (step S1342), and the operation check process is terminated.

(Example of abnormal notification of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of an abnormality notification performed when the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the operation check will be described. 14-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the abnormality alert | report by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14A, when the upper movable effect combination abnormality command is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 302b in step S1313 of FIG. An image for notifying the abnormality is displayed on the image display unit 104. For example, in FIG. 14A, a message such as “Upper movable effect character is abnormal. Please check” is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  14-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the abnormality alert | report by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 14B, when the lower movable effect combination abnormality command is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 302b in step S1331 in FIG. 13B, the image / sound control unit 302b is moved to the lower movable effect combination 132. An image for notifying the abnormality is displayed on the image display unit 104. For example, in FIG. 14B, a message such as “The lower movable effect character is abnormal. Please check” is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the movable effect actor sensor 420 having a plurality of sensors (first sensor S1, second sensor S2) is connected to one input port Id of the IC circuit 410. Connected to. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 once moves the upper movable director 130 and the lower movable director 132 from the origin position, and then moves them so as to reach the origin position at the same timing.

  At the time of this movement, the pachinko gaming machine 100 first moves the upper movable effect actor 131 by a predetermined amount in a direction away from the origin position (inputs a control signal Ps1 having a specified number of pulses P1 to the drive motor 211). Once, the upper movable production character 131 is always removed from the origin position. After that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 always moves the lower movable effect actor 132 by a predetermined amount in a direction away from the origin position (by inputting the control signal Ps2 having the specified number of pulses P2 to the drive motor 251). The lower movable production actor 132 is removed from the origin position.

  Subsequently, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns the upper movable effect actor 131 to the origin position and then moves it to the advanced position (inputs the control signal Ps4 with the specified number of pulses P4 to the drive motor 211). If the upper movable stage actor 131 is set to the advanced position, the lower movable stage actor 132 is returned to the origin position and then moved to the advanced position in the same manner as the upper movable stage actor 131 (control of the prescribed number of pulses P6). The signal Ps6 is input to the drive motor 251). Lastly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns the upper movable effect combination 131 and the lower movable effect combination 132 to the origin position at the same timing.

  In this manner, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can connect the movable effect actor sensor 420 having a plurality of sensors (first sensor S1, second sensor S2) to one input port Id of the IC circuit 410. In addition, it is possible to stably move each of the movable effect actors (upper movable effect actor 131 and lower movable effect actor 132) to their respective origin positions.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is configured so that the upper movable stage actor 131 and the lower movable stage actor 131 and the lower movable stage actor 132 can be easily returned to the respective origin positions at the same timing. The director 132 is moved to a predetermined position (for example, the advance position; see FIGS. 6-3 and 6-4) separated from the origin position by a predetermined amount of movement, and then the same as the origin position. It may be moved so as to return at the timing. Here, by setting the predetermined position as a position separated from the respective origin positions by a predetermined amount of movement, the upper movable effect actor 131 and the lower movable effect actor 132 can be moved to the origin position according to the amount of movement. The speed to be set can be set in advance, and it is possible to easily return to the respective origin positions at the same timing.

  In addition, after both the upper movable director 130 and the lower movable director 132 are once separated from the respective origin positions, the upper movable director 131 and the lower movable director 132 are different one by one. By making it move, it is possible to determine which of the movable effect actors has moved to the origin position at the timing when detection by the subsequent movable effect agent sensor 420 is performed. As a result, it is possible to detect whether or not each movable effect combination has stopped at the origin position due to a failure of the drive motors 211 and 251.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a plurality of sensors (first sensor S1, second sensor S2) for detecting the origin position of each movable effect accessory are connected to the same input port Id. Even so, it is possible to move the upper movable effect character 131 and the lower movable effect character 132 to their respective origin positions. Then, based on the respective origin positions, it is possible to control the movement of the upper movable stage effect character 131 and the lower movable stage effect character 132.

  For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not need to increase the number of IC circuits for connecting the sensors or mount an IC circuit having more input ports as the number of sensors increases. While preventing the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from increasing, the number of movable stage effects that can be mounted can be increased, and the stage effect can be improved.

  Further, after the pachinko gaming machine 100 moves the upper movable stage actor 131 and the lower movable stage actor 132 from the origin position, the upper movable stage actor 131 → the lower movable stage actor 132 in a predetermined order. Therefore, it is possible to move one by one, and to specify a movable effect character having an abnormality. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can improve the efficiency of maintenance and inspection of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and can reduce the maintenance cost of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine having a high stage effect with a plurality of movable stage actors at low cost.

100 Pachinko machines (Pachinko machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st start opening 106 2nd start opening 130 Movable production actor 131 Upper movable production | presentation actor (movable production production)
132 Lower movable director (movable director)
210 1st drive part (drive means)
250 2nd drive part (drive means)
S1 1st sensor S2 2nd sensor 510 Drive control part (drive control means)
540 detection unit (detection means)

Claims (3)

A plurality of movable directors that are movably provided on the game board and perform predetermined performances;
A plurality of drive means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable effect actors and driving the corresponding movable effect actors;
Drive control means capable of controlling each of the plurality of drive means and independently driving each of the plurality of movable effect actors;
A plurality of sensors that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable effect actors and that output a sensor signal when the corresponding movable effect actor is located at the origin position;
Detection having an input port that is connected to the plurality of sensors and receives an input of a sensor signal from each sensor, and an output port that outputs a predetermined detection signal when the sensor signal is received from an arbitrary sensor connected to the input port Means,
With
The drive control unit is configured to move all of the plurality of movable effect actors so as to return to the respective origin positions at the same timing after being once separated from the respective origin positions. Pachinko machine.   The drive control means once separates all of the plurality of movable effect actors from the respective origin positions to positions separated by a predetermined amount of movement, and then at the same timing at each of the origin positions. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is movable so as to return. A notification means for notifying information related to the state of the movable effect item;
If the detection means does not receive the detection signal within a predetermined period from the start of driving of any of the plurality of movable effect actors, the notifying means starts the movable effect The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein information indicating that an object is abnormal is notified.

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