JP2013048970A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine like a Pachinko game machine and the like which does not perform an inappropriate notification when detecting a specific operation.SOLUTION: This game machine includes a vibration detection circuit 381 to detect vibration of the Pachinko game machine 100 by an external force, a chance button push detection circuit 380 to detect a push of a chance button 146 which can cause an external force, a CPU 404 to determine whether or not the vibration detection circuit 381 detects a vibration within or out of the period from when the chance button push detection circuit 380 detects a push of the chance button 146 to a predetermined period of time later, and a decoration image pattern display device 110 which makes a notice by a first notification way if the CPU 404 determines that the vibration detection circuit 381 detects a vibration out of that period and makes a notice by a second notification way if the CPU 404 determines that the vibration detection circuit 381 detects a vibration within that period.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming table that notifies that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that a vibration sensor provided on the gaming table detects vibration (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, in the conventional game machine, even if vibration based on the strong hit of the chance button is detected, it is notified that there is an abnormality, so that troubles may occur between the player who has no failure and the game store clerk. In addition, there is a problem that an abnormality is notified even when the abnormality should not be notified, such as an abnormality being notified even if a vibration is detected based on the fact that the game store clerk has closed the door of the gaming table.

  The object of the present invention is not to report an abnormality depending only on the output signal of a detection sensor that detects an external factor such as a vibration sensor, but also by considering other factors such as whether or not a chance button is pressed. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing abnormal abnormality notification.

  The object is a gaming machine comprising an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality of a gaming table due to an external factor, and an operation detecting means for detecting an operation by an operator, wherein the abnormality detecting means detects the abnormality. A notification means for notifying in a specific manner that the abnormality has been detected on condition that the operation detection means has not detected a specific operation that may cause the external factor. Achieved by a playground.

  According to the present invention, appropriate abnormality notification can be performed.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 102 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop display mode of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, (c ) Is a diagram showing an example of a usual stop display symbol. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the data table for the main control parts of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a sub control part main process, (b) shows the flow of a command input process. (C) shows the flow of variation pattern selection processing, (d) shows the flow of symbol stop processing, (e) shows the flow of strobe interrupt processing, and (f) shows the flow of variable update interrupt processing. Show. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation number selection table of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol combination table of the pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol combination table of the pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the normal reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in long reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the normal reverse reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the double line reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the triple line reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the special multiline reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the normal re-variation reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the full rotation reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in the special full rotation reach by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the chance button state update process in the sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the abnormality determination process in the sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart of the abnormality determination process in the sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting aspect by the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the example of a display of a 1st alerting | reporting aspect, (b) is a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect. (C) shows another display example of the second notification mode. It is the schematic front view which looked at the slot machine as a game stand by the modification of one embodiment of this invention from the front.

  A gaming table according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a pachinko machine 100 will be described as an example of a game machine. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 102 of the pachinko machine 100 as viewed from the front. The configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes a game board (board surface) 102 disposed on the back side of a door member 156 made of a glass or resin transparent plate member 152 and a transparent member holding frame 154 so as to be visible through glass.

  Below the door member 156, a launcher 138 rotated by a launcher motor (not shown) and a launcher attached to the tip of the launcher 138 for launching a ball toward the game area 104 shown in FIG. 140, a launch rail 142 for guiding the ball launched by the launcher 140 to the outer rail 106, and a storage tray 144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored balls to the launch rail 142 in sequence. And a chance button 146 for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 when the operation is detected at a predetermined time.

  Further, below the launcher 138 and the launcher 140, an operation handle 148 for controlling the launcher 138 to control the launch intensity of the ball toward the game area 104 is provided. Is provided with a lower plate 150 for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 144.

  The door member 156 is attached to the game board 102 so as to be able to open and close by rotating around the front left side of the game board 102 as an axis. A door sensor 192 for detecting the open / closed state of the door member 156 is attached to the upper left corner of the front of the game board 102.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 are disposed on the game board 102, and the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 may be referred to as a game ball (hereinafter simply referred to as “ball”). ) Can be rolled out.

  In the center of the game area 104, an effect device 200 is provided. In the effect device 200, a horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is disposed substantially at the center, and around the normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, a normal symbol hold lamp 116, and a special symbol hold lamp. 118 and a high-accuracy medium lamp 120 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The rendering device 200 performs rendering by the operation of the movable part, and details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying various images used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 110 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into four display areas: a left symbol display area 110a, a middle symbol display area 110b, a right symbol display area 110c, and an effect display area 110d. The left symbol display area 110a, the middle symbol display area 110b, and the right symbol display area 110c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 110d displays an image used for the effect. The positions and sizes of the display areas 110a, 110b, 110c, and 110d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 110. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 110, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, dot matrix display Other display devices including an apparatus, a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure, and in this embodiment, is constituted by a 7-segment LED.

  The general figure hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of the general figure variable games that are held. In the present embodiment, up to two common variable games can be held. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games held. In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. The high probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state.

  Around the stage device 200, a general winning opening 122, an ordinary start opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130 are arranged. .

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning ports 122 are arranged on the game board 102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning opening 122 (when the general winning opening 122 is won), the payout device 552 (see FIG. 4) is driven and a predetermined number (book) In the embodiment, 10 balls) are discharged to the storage tray 144 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the storage tray 144. With these configurations, the player can pay out the prize balls to the player based on the winnings. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is disposed at the center of the game board 102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, the payout device 552 is driven, and a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of balls is used as a prize ball in the storage tray 144. At the same time, the special figure display device 114 starts a special figure changing game. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. The second special figure starting port 128 is provided with blades that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the blades are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When stopped, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, the payout device 552 is driven, and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, five balls) of balls are awarded to the storage tray 144 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure display device 114 starts a special figure changing game. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is disposed below the center of the game board 102. The variable winning opening 130 is provided with a door member that can be opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 114 stops and displays the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, the payout device 552 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (15 balls in the present embodiment) of balls to the storage tray 144 as a winning ball. The ball that has entered the variable winning opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 134 (not shown) are disposed in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings. At the bottom of the inner rail 108, an out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any winning or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side. .

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 142, and the launch motor 602 has a strength according to the operation amount of the operation handle 148 of the player (see FIG. 4). , And the launcher 138 and the launcher 140 pass the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 to launch a ball into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 122, variable winning opening 130) or starting opening (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

  Next, the rendering device 200 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. A warp device 230 and a front stage 234 are disposed on the front side of the rendering device 200, and a decorative symbol display device 110 and a shielding unit 250 are disposed on the back side of the rendering device 200. That is, in the rendering device 200, the decorative symbol display device 110 and the shielding means 250 are located behind the warp device 230 and the front stage 234.

  The warp device 230 discharges the game ball that has entered the entrance 232 provided at the upper left of the effect device 200 to the front stage 234 below the front surface of the effect device 200, and the game ball discharged to the front stage 234 is the front surface. When entering the guide groove 236 provided at the rear of the center of the stage 234, the game ball is discharged toward the first special figure starting port 126. The game ball discharged from the guide groove 236 is easy to enter the special figure starting port 126.

  At the right end of the front stage 234, a vibration sensor 191 that is one component of an abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormality (vibration, damage) that has occurred in the pachinko machine 100 due to an external factor is attached. As an external factor, the force acting on the pachinko machine 100 due to the player hitting each part of the pachinko machine 100 (beating the transparent plate member 152 or pressing the chance button 146), or the door of the store clerk of the game shop There is a force acting on the pachinko machine 100 due to the release and closure of the member 156.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a display pattern on the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the universal symbol display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: “Special Figure 1” which is a jackpot symbol, “Special Figure 2” which is a special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure 3” which is a missed symbol. . When a special figure variable game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won at the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, a special figure display device Reference numeral 114 performs “figure display of special figure” that repeats all lighting of seven segments and lighting of only one central segment. Then, when a predetermined variation time elapses before the special figure fluctuation display, in order to notify the winning of the special figure fluctuation game, the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed. When notifying that the figure-changing game is off, “Special Figure 3” is stopped and displayed. In the drawing, the white portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  FIG. 3B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → Perform “decorative symbol variation display” to switch the display in the order. When notifying the jackpot, a symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols having the same number (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”). )) Is stopped and a special jackpot is notified, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same odd number is used (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”). 1 ”)) is stopped and displayed. When the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or the special jackpot game is started, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 3C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary diagrams, “general diagram 1”, which is a winning symbol, and “general diagram 2,” which is a missed symbol. When the usual figure variable game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the usual figure display device 112 turns on all seven segments. Then, the “variable display of the usual map” is repeated in which only one center segment is lit. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “general figure 1” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game being lost, the “normal figure 2” is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be broadly classified according to a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A sub-control unit 400 that controls effects, a payout control unit 550 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to commands transmitted by the main control unit 300, and a launch control unit 600 that controls the launch of game balls. And a power management unit 650 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a time A counter timer 312 for measuring the number of times and the like, and a WDT 313 for detecting a processing abnormality and resetting the CPU 304 are mounted. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit includes two counters). Are received), and the signals output from various sensors 318 including ball detection sensors provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening are received and compared with amplification results and reference voltages. Is output to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302, a display circuit 322 for performing display control of the special-purpose display device 114, and a display circuit 324 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 112. And a table for performing display control of the various status display units 326 (the ordinary map holding lamp 116, the special figure holding lamp 118, the high accuracy medium lamp 120, etc.). The circuit 328, and solenoid circuit 332 for controlling the solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second Japanese view start hole 128 and the variable winning holes 130 and the like are connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. 100 game information (for example, game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 336 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 336 includes the voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 550. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 400 In addition, communication with the payout control unit 550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 550 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550. However, the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a control program, and various types of programs. ROM 406 for storing data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 drives a sound source IC 418 for controlling the speaker 416 (and amplifier), a display circuit 422 for controlling various lamps 420, a movable body for rendering of the rendering device 200, and the like. An effect driving device control circuit 426 for controlling various effect driving devices 424 including a solenoid or a motor as a driving device, and a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110 and a shielding means 250 are controlled. Is connected to the sub-control unit 500.

  Further, in the basic circuit 402, an operation of detecting a pressing state of the chance button 146, which is a specific operation that may cause an external factor causing an abnormality in the pachinko machine 100, by a button sensor (not shown) and outputting a button sensor signal. A chance button press detection circuit 380 as detection means and a vibration detection circuit 381 that detects a vibration state of the pachinko machine 100 by the vibration sensor 191 and outputs a vibration sensor signal are connected. The vibration sensor 191 and the vibration detection circuit 381 constitute an abnormality detection means.

  A button sensor (not shown) outputs a relatively high voltage pressing detection signal while the chance button 146 is pressed, and outputs a relatively low voltage pressing detection signal when the chance button 146 is not pressed. It is designed to output.

  The chance button press detection circuit 380 turns on the button sensor signal to indicate that the chance button 146 is pressed if the button sensor press detection signal level is higher than a predetermined threshold, and the I / O 410 button If it is output to the sensor signal input port and the press detection signal level is lower than a predetermined threshold value, the button sensor signal is turned off to indicate that the chance button 146 is not pressed, and the button sensor signal input of the I / O 410 is input. Output to port.

  The vibration sensor 191 outputs a displacement and acceleration of vibration generated by a force applied to any part of the pachinko machine 100 as a vibration signal having a voltage level that varies depending on the magnitude. If the vibration signal level of the vibration sensor 191 exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the vibration detection circuit 381 turns on the vibration sensor signal to indicate that the pachinko machine 100 is vibrating due to an external factor. If it is output to the vibration sensor signal input port of O410 and the vibration signal level does not exceed a predetermined threshold value, the vibration sensor signal is turned off to indicate that the pachinko machine 100 is not vibrating. Output to the vibration sensor signal input port.

  Next, the payout control unit 550, the launch control unit 600, and the power management unit 650 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 550 controls the payout device 552 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 556.

  The firing control unit 600 determines the amount of operation of the launch handle 148 by the player, which is output from the control signal instructing permission or stop of launch output from the payout control unit 550, or the launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launch motor 602 that drives the launch rod 138 and the launch rod 140 is controlled, and the ball feeder 604 that supplies the ball from the storage plate 144 to the launch rail 142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 650 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls the control units such as the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, and the devices such as the dispensing device 552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 650 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. Capacitor).

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt mask is set, the initial setting of the I / O port 310, the initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, the operation permission to the WDT 313, Set initial values. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set as the initial value in WDT 313.

  In step S102, the value of the counter of WDT 313 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 313 is restarted.

  In step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 by the voltage monitoring circuit 336 is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment). 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply has been shut off), the process returns to step S102. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 has not detected the power supply being cut off), the process proceeds to step S102. The process proceeds to S104.

  In step S104, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter / timer 312; a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a sub-port) Processing for outputting a clear signal from the output port to the control unit 400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power interruption). ) Proceeds to step S107. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of the game shop operates the operation unit provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicating that there is an operation), that is, It is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary, and if the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and whether the power status information is information indicating suspend. Determine whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S106 to return to the state before power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S107 in order to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer. In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out, reset to each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S108 and S109) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption.

  In step S107, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization processing, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer, initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S108, after setting for interrupt inhibition, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number counter, the normal figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer random number counter, respectively. Two random number counters for generating numerical values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S108 and S109 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter / timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Start with a predetermined period.

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

  In step S202, WDT is periodically performed (this implementation is performed so that a WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of WDT 313 exceeds an initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) (processing abnormality is not detected)). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 318 including a lower plate full sensor and a plurality of ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals. The data is stored in a signal state storage area in the RAM 308 that is partitioned for each 318. In this embodiment, information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process of the last time (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each previous sphere detection sensor. This information is read from the area, and this information is stored in the RAM 308 in the detection signal storage area provided in advance for each sphere detection sensor, and the detection of each sphere detection sensor detected by the previous timer interruption process (about 2 ms before). Information on the presence or absence of a signal is read from the current detection signal storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S203, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in the sphere detection sensor of the two sphere detection sensors matches. The information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal) In the case of a match to the winning opening (the general winning opening 122, the variable winning opening 130) or the starting opening (the first special figure starting opening 126, the second special drawing starting opening 128), It is determined that the starting port 124 has passed. For example, if the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the ball detection sensor that detects the winning at the general winning opening 122, it is assumed that the player has entered the general winning opening 122. After determining and performing the process associated with the subsequent entry to the general winning opening 122, if the information on the presence or absence of the detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with entering the mouth 122.

  In step S204 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S108 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value and special value used in the main control unit 300 are updated. The two random number counters for generating the figure random number values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S206, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update device for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 112, and the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the special symbol display device 114. Various timers including a special figure display symbol update timer for timing the time to perform, a timer for timing a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, etc. are updated. .

  In step S208, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when there is a winning (winning) in the winning opening (the general winning opening 122, the first and second special figure starting openings 126 and 128, and the variable winning opening 130), The value of the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning opening is read, and 1 is added to set the original winning ball number storage area.

  In step S209, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, if there is a prize at the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 and the number of special figure variable games held is less than four, it corresponds to the winning starting port. The counter value storage register value of the counter circuit 316 is acquired as a special figure winning random number value. Further, the value of the random number counter for generating the special figure random number described above is acquired as a special figure random value, and stored in the random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random number value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 124, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for normal winning, and is stored in a random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308 different from that for the above special figure. In this winning acceptance process, if a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a winning (winning) at the first and second special figure starting ports 126, 128, the ordinary starting port 124, or a variable winning port, In the transmission information to be transmitted to the control unit 400, winning acceptance information indicating presence / absence of winning (winning) of the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128, the universal drawing starting port 124, and the variable winning port is set. .

  In step S210, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 550 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when turned on), and power supply in bit 6 Input information (indicating that it is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate the number of payout requests after processing I am doing so.

  In step S211, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in a general diagram state update process during a normal map change (a general-purpose general-purpose timer value to be described later is 1 or more), on / off drive control for repeatedly turning on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the general map display device 112 is performed. Do.

  Further, in the general chart state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the universal map display device 112 is turned on / off so that the mode shown in FIG. 1 is set, and the hit flag described later is OFF, the mode shown in FIG. In addition to performing on / off driving control of the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 112, a normal-time stop time provided in the RAM 308 for maintaining the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). Information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the management timer. With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  Further, in the general chart state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the normal chart stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), During a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a signal for holding the blade member in an open state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening / closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 128, and the blade opening provided in the RAM 308 is opened. Information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the time management timer.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the blade is operated for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in a closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the member, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the normal state update process that starts at the timing when a predetermined closing period has elapsed (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the normal state is set to inactive. In the normal state update process when the normal state is inactive, the process proceeds to the next step S212 without doing anything.

  In step S212, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 128 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. If the winning determination is made and the winning flag is selected, information indicating that the winning flag is stored in the RAM 308 is set (in this case, setting the winning information in the RAM 308 sets the winning flag to ON). To set). In the case of unsuccessful selection, information indicating that the winning flag is stored in the RAM 308 is set to be out of the storage area (here, setting the winning information in the RAM 308 is referred to as turning off the winning flag) . Regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value described above is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 112 is selected from among them, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the normal map variable display time. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S213, special figure state update processing is performed. In the special figure state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure. For example, in special figure state update processing during special figure fluctuation (the value of a special figure general-purpose timer to be described later is 1 or more), on / off drive control for repeatedly turning on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 112 is performed. Do.

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the jackpot flag, which will be described later, is on and the probability variation flag is off. In this case, the special figure display device 114 has a predetermined special figure 1 mode, and when the jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the special figure display device 114 has the predetermined special figure 2 mode and the big hit flag is off. In this case, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 112 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in a predetermined special figure 3 mode, and then displayed for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). Therefore, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player. Further, 02H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined value is displayed. A special figure waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 for waiting for a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started, that is, a bonus winning period (for example, 3 seconds) is displayed. Information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area. Further, 04H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the special figure standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds or A signal for holding the door member in an open state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 130 (until a winning of a game ball of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 130). At the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 10H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) is variable. A signal for holding the door member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the winning opening 130, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. To do. Further, 20H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update processing which is repeated at predetermined timing (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), Information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the jackpot is to be ended is displayed. Further, 08H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure state is set to inactive. . In the special figure state update process when the special figure is in a non-operating state, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S214.

  In step S214, special drawing related lottery processing is performed. In this special drawing-related lottery process, the opening / closing control of the special figure variable game and the variable prize opening 130 is not performed (the state of the special figure is not in operation), and the number of special figure variable games held is one. In the case described above, the jackpot determination is first performed among various lotteries using a predetermined jackpot determination table, a predetermined high probability state transition determination table, a predetermined timer number determination table, and the like. For example, for the winning at the first special figure starting port 126, specifically, the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is the lottery for the first special figure starting port in the predetermined jackpot determination table. It is determined whether or not it is within the numerical range of the data, and if the special figure winning random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure starting port, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308 The information indicating that the jackpot flag is stored is set in the storage area for the jackpot flag (here, setting the jackpot information in the RAM 308 is referred to as turning on the jackpot flag). On the other hand, when the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure starting port, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of the game, and the jackpot flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is out of the storage area. (In this case, setting outlier information in the RAM 308 is setting the jackpot flag off). Note that the number of special figure variable games that are held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Each time a hit determination is made, the number of special figure variable games that are held is determined. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area. In addition, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S209 is within a numerical range of a predetermined transition determination random number, and the special figure random value is a numerical range of lottery data. In this case, information indicating that a special jackpot game is started is set in the storage area of the probability change (probability change) flag provided in the RAM 308. (Here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the RAM 308 is referred to as turning on the probability variation flag). On the other hand, if the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the storage area of the probability variation flag (here, the information on the start of the jackpot game is set). Setting in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off). For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random value is 80, the probability variation flag is set to ON.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. A timer number corresponding to a numerical value range of a predetermined timer random number including the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value is selected and stored in a predetermined timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is stored as the special figure fluctuation display time in the special figure display symbol update timer, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S215). For this reason, 01H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the interrupt processing, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variation time storage area. For example, when the variation time is 5 seconds, a value of 2500 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage area, and the value of the variation time storage area is set to 1 each time the timer update process in step S207 is executed. By subtracting, the passage of time can be measured by the number of execution times of interrupt processing. Further, when the value of the variable time storage area is subtracted every time (for example, five times) the timer interrupt process is executed (for example, 2 ms cycle), if the variable time is 10 seconds, 10 seconds is required. Since it is 10000 ms, dividing by the period (2 ms × 5) sets 1000 to the variable time storage area.

  In step S215, command setting transmission processing is performed (details will be described later). The output schedule information transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are command types ( 00H is the basic command, 01H is the symbol variation start command, 04H is the symbol variation stop command, 05H is the winning effect start command, 06H is the end effect start command, and 07H is the number of jackpot rounds Designated command, information that can specify the type of command such as a power recovery command in the case of 0EH and a RAM clear command in the case of 0FH), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) It is composed.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, etc. If it is a case, it includes a value of a jackpot flag, a probability change flag, etc. If it is a winning effect command and an end effect start command, it includes a value of a probability change flag, etc. The value of the probability variation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 126, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 128, winning of the variable winning port 130 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command type is 01H, the jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the probability variation flag value, the timer number selected in the special drawing related lottery process, the pending Information indicating the number of special figure variable games being set is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, 04H is set as the command type, and information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set as the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 420, and the speaker 416 during the winning effect period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type and 05H as command type Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of special figure variable games that are held, and the like are set. In the general command end effect setting transmission process described above, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 420, and the speaker 416 during the effect standby period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type is stored in the command type 06H. Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of special figure variable games that are held, and the like are set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the information indicating the command type is 07H, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set. In the above-described general command big prize closing setting transmission process, the information indicating the command type is 08H, the number of jackpot rounds stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set. In the sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the effect control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  In step S216, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S217, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 203 are read to monitor whether there is a glass frame opening error, a front frame opening error, or a lower pan full error. When a glass frame open error, front frame open error, or lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 includes a glass frame open error, a front frame open error, a lower pan Set device information that indicates whether a full error has occurred. In addition, the solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable prize opening 130, and the general diagram display device 112 and the special figure display device 114 are provided via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328. The display data to be output to the various status display units 326 and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S210) is output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output port 310.

  In step S218, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S220. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, or interrupt permission is set.

  In step S220, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when it is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 7A shows an example of the jackpot determination table, FIG. 7B shows an example of the high probability state transition determination table, and FIG. 7C shows an example of the timer number determination table.

  The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7A is the type of information stored in the gaming state storage area provided in the RAM 308 (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming information”) and the first special figure starting port 126. Lottery data (first special figure starting port lottery data) used when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has won, and a predetermined ball indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128 It is the data table which stored the lottery data (2nd special figure starting port lottery data) used when a detection sensor detects in association with each other. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses these pieces of information to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or wrong (miss), that is, “big hit determination”. The “game information” includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and a high probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be a winning with a higher probability than the low probability. Hereinafter, these are simply referred to as “low probability state” and “high probability state”. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data for the first special figure starting port is used to determine the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126. It is lottery data. For example, when the gaming state is a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of play. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range indicated by the lottery data for the first special figure starting port in the low probability state is 10001. -10187 (the numerical range is 187), the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 (= 187/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for the first special figure starting port in the high probability state is 30001 to 13310 (the numerical range is 1310), the first special figure starting port 126 in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the special ball is about 1 / 50.0 (= 1310/65536), and the winning of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 is won. The probability is set so that the high probability state is higher than the low probability state.

  The lottery data for the second special figure start port is used to determine the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data. For example, when the gaming state is a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 20001 to 20187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 20001 to 20187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of play. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range indicated by the lottery data for the second special figure starting port in the low probability state is 20001. Since it is ˜20187 (the size of the numerical range is 187), the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 (= 187/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for the second special figure starting port in the high probability state is 40001 to 41310 (the numerical range is 1310), the second special figure starting port 128 in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the special ball is about 1 / 50.0 (= 1310/65536), and the winning of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the second special figure starting port 128 is won. The probability is set so that the high probability state is higher than the low probability state.

  The high-probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 7B is a data table that stores lottery data used when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this high probability state transition determination table to determine whether to start a jackpot game or a special jackpot game after the end of the special figure variable game, that is, a probability change transition determination. I do. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is a numerical value of 64 to 127, the probability variation flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is other than a numerical value of 64 to 127, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), and the lottery data migration determination random number range is 64 to 127 (the numerical value range is 64). Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the probability of winning the result of the probability change transition determination, that is, the probability of starting the special jackpot is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 7C is used for a lottery for determining a timer number indicating a variation time from the start of the variation display of the special diagram by the special diagram display device 114 to the stop display. It is a data table which memorize | stored lottery data. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines a timer number based on these pieces of information, the value of the jackpot flag, and the value of the timer random number. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the special figure timer random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range size is 65536), and the timer random number range of the timer 1 when the jackpot flag is off (unauthorized) 0 to 60235 (the numerical range is 60236), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, no reach) as the timer number is 60236/65536. As a timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds, normal reach) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds, long reach) is 800/65536, timer 3 (variation time) The probability of selecting 40 seconds, multiline reach) is 250/65536. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on (winning), the timer random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the size of the numerical range is 15536), so the timer number is timer 2 (fluctuation time 10 seconds, normal reach) The probability of selecting is 15535/65536. As a timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds, long reach, normal reach (revariation)) is 9000/65536, and the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds, multiline reach) is 38000. The probability of selecting / 65536, timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds, full rotation reach) is 3000/65536.

  Next, the sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit main process.

  The sub-control unit 400 is provided with a reset signal output circuit that outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 to which this reset signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 406. First, various initial settings are performed in step S301. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, and the like are performed.

  In step S302, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether the value of the timer variable is 10 or more. When the value of the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S304, and when the value of the timer variable is less than 10, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S304, the timer variable is set to zero.

  In step S305, a chance button state update process described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed.

  In step S306, effect data update processing is performed. In this effect data update process, the variation number stored in the variation pattern selection process, which will be described later, the combination of temporary stop symbols, and the type of combination of stop symbols are updated, and the process since the start of variation display of decorative symbols Based on the time, the operation control data for controlling the effect by the effect movable body of the effect device 200 and the like is updated based on the decoration symbol display device 110, the shielding means 250, the speaker 416, the various lamps 420, and the effect device 200.

  In step S306, a command (for example, stopping the decoration 7 in the left symbol display area 110a) to be output to the sub-control unit 500 in the process of step S311 so that the decoration symbol variation display is performed in the manner indicated by the determined effect information. Control the speaker 416, various lamps 420, and the movable body for production by steps S307, 308, and 309, which will be described later, such as a command storage area provided in the RAM 408 or the like. Prepare to do. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery such as whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, for example, whether or not to perform an effect using a chance button is performed.

  In step S307, sound output processing is performed. In this sound output process, the audio data to be output to the speaker 416 included in the speaker control information acquired in step S306 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and the sound source IC 418 performs output control of the speaker 416.

  In step S308, lamp control processing is performed. In this lamp control processing, data indicating lighting / extinguishing of lamps to be output to various lamps 420 included in the information for various lamp control acquired in step S306 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and various lamps 420 are set. The display circuit 422 is controlled to turn on and off.

  In step S309, an effect driving device control process is performed. In the effect driving device control process, data indicating the operation timing included in the control information for the effect movable body acquired in step S306 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and the effect movable object and the like are set. The production drive circuit 426 controls the various production drive devices 424 to be driven.

  In step S310, abnormality determination processing described later with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24 is performed.

  In step S311, a command (for example, a command for instructing to stop the decoration 7 in the left symbol display area 110a or a command for operating the shielding unit 250) is output to the sub-control unit 500.

  Sub-control unit 400 then repeatedly executes the processes of steps S302 to S311 except for interruption by strobe processing or sub-control unit timer interrupt processing described later.

  Next, the command input process (step S302) in the sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing.

  In step S401, the contents of the command storage area are confirmed, and it is determined whether or not an unprocessed command remains. If an unprocessed command remains in the command storage area, the process proceeds to step S402. If an unprocessed command does not remain in the command storage area, the process ends and returns to the sub-control unit main process. .

  FIG. 8C is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern selection process, and FIG. 8D is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol stop process. In step S402, based on the type of unprocessed command to be processed next among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. This is executed based on the change start command), symbol stop processing shown in FIG. There are other processes based on unprocessed commands. For example, a round start command that is output from the main control unit 300 every time the opening control of the variable winning opening 130 is started during the jackpot and includes information indicating the number of opening of the variable winning opening 130 after the jackpot start is an unprocessed command. For example, a round start process performed in some cases. Other processing is omitted here.

  In step S501 of the variation pattern selection process, the jackpot flag value, probability variation flag value, and timer number included in the unprocessed command are extracted and stored in the respective storage areas of the RAM 408. Further, referring to the variation number selection table shown in FIG. 9 (a) or FIG. 9 (b) and the symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 11, the effect data (in this embodiment, variation number, temporary stop symbol / stop symbol) And the like are stored in a storage area provided in the RAM 408, and the process is terminated.

  In step S601 of the symbol stop process, the three decorative symbols constituting the combination of the stopped symbols stored in the symbol storage area are displayed in the three displays of the left, middle and right symbol display areas 110a to 110c of the decorative symbol display device 110. The setting is made to display in the area, and the process ends. In the round start process, information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot start included in the unprocessed command is extracted and stored in the storage area of the RAM 408.

  Next, the strobe interrupt process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8E is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing.

  This strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, sub-control unit variable update interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8F is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process.

The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). With this timer interrupt, the sub-control unit timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run with.
In step S801 of the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S304, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of the jackpot determination is unsuccessful (the jackpot flag is off). FIG. 9B shows the result of the jackpot determination when the result is a winner (the jackpot flag is on). ) Shows an example of a variable number selection table used in the case of.

  The variation number selection table shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is a data table for determining the effect display mode in the decorative symbol display device 110, and includes the timer number and the result of the probability variation transition determination (probability variation). It is used to determine the variation number based on the value of the flag) and the random number for variation determination. In the column corresponding to the item “variation mode” of the variation number selection table, the variation mode corresponding to the variation number is described for reference. For example, when the variation 11 of the variation number is selected, When the display control of the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed in a variation mode “long reach” described later and the variation number variation 19 is selected, the display control of the decoration symbol display device 110 in a variation mode “full rotation reach” described later. Shows you to do.

  For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the timer number is timer 1, and the probability variation flag is on (or off), the variable number selection table shown in FIG. 9A when the jackpot flag is off. Refer to In this case, since the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 1 is 0 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 128), the probability is 100% (= 128/128) as the variation number. That is, the variation 1 is selected regardless of the obtained variation determining random value, and information indicating that the selection result is variation 1 is stored in the variation number storage area provided in the RAM 408. Also, when the jackpot determination result is won and the timer number is timer 2 and the probability variation flag is off, the variation number selection table when the jackpot flag is on, shown in FIG. 9B, is referred to. In this case, the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 2 and probability variation flag = off is 0 to 47 (the numerical range is 48) and 48 to 127 (the numerical range is 80). Therefore, as a variation number, variation 6 is selected with a probability of 48/128, and variation 7 is selected with a probability of 80/128.

  10 and 11 show combinations of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped by the decorative symbol display device 110 and combinations of stop symbols to be stopped and displayed based on the variation number determined using FIG. 9 and the value of the random number for symbol determination. FIG. 10A shows an example of a symbol determination table for determination. FIG. 10A is used when the variation number is variation 1, and symbol determination for determining the type of combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and stopped. 10B is an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to fluctuations 2 to 5, FIG. 10C is an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to fluctuations 6, 10, 13, 14, and 18. FIG. FIG. 10 (d) shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 7. 11A shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 9, FIG. 11B shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 11, 15, 16, and 19, and FIG. An example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 8, 17, and 20 is shown in FIG. 11D, and an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 12 is shown. The temporary stop symbol combination indicates a temporary stop symbol combination that temporarily stops before the symbol becomes the stop symbol combination, and the stop symbol combination indicates the stop symbol combination that is finally stopped. Is shown.

  Moreover, the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B is a table to be selected when the jackpot determination is unsuccessful (in the case of losing). In the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 6, 10, 13, 14, 18, and 7 shown in (c) and FIG. 10 (d), the jackpot determination is a win and the probability change transition determination is an unfavorable (in the case of a jackpot) The symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 8, 17, 20, 12 shown in FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (d) has a jackpot determination. This is a table that is selected when the winning transition is determined by winning (in the case of a special jackpot). Here, the tables shown in FIG. 11A to FIG. 11D are configured to be selected only in the case of a special jackpot, but when a combination of stop symbols is selected using this table, The symbol display areas 110a to 110c include not only the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot but the case where the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed. Of course, a special jackpot game is started after the stop display, and a high probability state is set after the jackpot operation is finished.

  For example, when the variation number is variation 6, the sub-control unit 400 refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. In this case, the numerical range of the random number for design determination corresponding to the variation 6 is 0 to 25 (the size of the numerical range is 26), 26 to 51 (the size of the numerical range is 26), 52 to 77 (the numerical range). There are five types, 26), 78-102 (numerical range size is 25), and 103-127 (numerical range size is 25). “Decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”, “decoration 4—decoration 4—decoration 4”, “decoration 6—decoration 6—decoration 6”, “decoration 8—decoration 8—decoration 8”, or “ One of “decoration 10—decoration 10—decoration 10” is selected.

  Next, each variation mode (effect display) performed by the decorative symbol display device 110 during the special figure variation game of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Variations by the decorative symbol display device 110 of this embodiment are roughly classified into two types, that is, no reach and reach. The reach is further divided into a normal reach, a long reach, a normal reverse reach, a double line reach, a triple line reach, and a special multi. There are nine types: line reach, normal re-variation reach, full turn reach, and special full turn reach.

  Here, the reach (normal reach) generally displays a decorative symbol in which two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c) are equal, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 110b). ) Is variably displayed, that is, if the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), the jackpot or special jackpot is notified. It is a state that becomes. In addition, as in the present embodiment, this normal reach and those that improve the effect of production by adding special fluctuation display to the normal reach (long reach, normal reverse reach, etc.) may be referred to as reach. However, normal reach and only special fluctuation display may be referred to as reach.

  Without reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in order of the left symbol display area 110a, the right symbol display area 110c, and the middle symbol display area 110b. In the present embodiment, in the effect display without reach, the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is not a jackpot or special jackpot symbol combination.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the variation by the decorative symbol display device 110 in normal reach. In normal reach, after the decorative symbols in all symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c, respectively, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are displayed. Continue to display fluctuation. Then, the time is measured from the start of the decorative symbol variation display, and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation display, the ornamental symbol in the middle symbol display area 110b is stopped and displayed. At this time, when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b is equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c, the player is notified of the big hit or the special big hit and the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b is displayed. If it is different from the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c, the player will be notified of the detachment.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the variation by the decorative symbol display device 110 in long reach. In the long reach, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, and then the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c, respectively, for a longer time than the normal reach. The variable display is continued only for the decorative symbols in the display area 110b. When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol in the middle symbol display area 110b is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a variation mode by the decorative symbol display device 110 in the normal reverse reach. In the normal reverse reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner, the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c, respectively, and the decoration in the middle symbol display area 110b is displayed. The variable display continues only for the symbol. Then, before the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol, a decorative symbol different from the left and right symbol display regions 110a and 110c is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display region 110b (this left, middle The symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed in the right symbol display areas 110a to 110c are referred to as “temporary stop symbol combinations”, and stopping the decorative symbols in order to display this “temporary stop symbol combination” After that, the middle symbol display area 110b is variably displayed again, and the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the variation by the decorative symbol display device 110 in double line reach. In the double line reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner, the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display regions 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display region 110b are displayed in a variable manner. Continue. Then, the display of the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c is changed so that two kinds of decorative symbols are displayed in two upper and lower stages before the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the decorative symbol variation display, After performing an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation that if one of these two types of symbols stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b. Then, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a variation by the decorative symbol display device 110 in triple line reach. In the triple line reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are variably displayed. To continue. The display of the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c is changed so that three kinds of decorative symbols are displayed in three upper and lower stages before a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the decorative symbol variation display. After performing an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation that if one of these three types of symbols stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b. Then, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the variation by the decorative symbol display device 110 in the special multi-line reach. In the special multi-line reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are changed. Continue to display. The left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are displayed so that all kinds of decorative symbols are displayed in four columns on the left and right sides before the predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the decorative symbols. After changing each, and performing an effect that gives the player the expectation that even if any decorative symbol stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b To do. Then, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol so that the combination of symbols is a big hit.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a variation mode by the decorative symbol display device 110 in the normal re-variation reach. In the normal re-variation reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are changed. Continue to display. The decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot is temporarily displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b as “temporary stop symbol” by “temporary stop” before the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable symbol variation display. Display the combination), the decorative symbols of all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed again, and the decorative symbol of the combination that is a special jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the variation by the decorative symbol display device 110 in the full rotation reach. In the full rotation reach, after the decorative symbols of all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the combination that is a big hit is performed a predetermined number of times, and then the decoration of the combination that is a big hit Stop displaying symbols.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a variation mode by the decorative symbol display device 110 in the special full rotation reach. In the special full rotation reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols of the combination that becomes the special jackpot is performed a predetermined number of times, and then the special jackpot is achieved. Stop displaying the decorative pattern of the combination.

  Note that the timing at which the decorative symbol display device 110 is stopped to display the jackpot, the special jackpot or the loss is informed to the player is abbreviated as the timing at which the special symbol display device 114 is stopped to notify the player of the jackpot or the loss. At the same time.

Next, the chance button state update process performed in step S305 of the sub-control unit main process of FIG. 8A and the abnormality determination process performed in step S310 subsequent thereto will be described.
In the chance button state update process and the abnormality determination process, when the abnormality detection means detects an abnormality, an abnormality is detected on the condition that the operation detection means has not detected a specific operation that may cause an external factor. So that the notification means can notify in a specific manner. As a specific example, it is determined whether or not the chance button 146 has been pressed within a predetermined period of time (hereinafter referred to as abnormality detection time) when the abnormality (vibration) of the pachinko machine 100 is detected.

  When the CPU 404 determines that the chance button 146 has been pressed during the abnormality detection time and within a predetermined period before that, the external factor causing the abnormal vibration of the pachinko machine 100 is the specific operation of pressing the chance button 146. Is considered to have occurred as a result of That is, it is considered that a causal relationship is established between the specific operation and the external factor. Since the abnormality detection time point and the predetermined period before the abnormality detection are periods in which a causal relationship is considered to be established between the specific operation and the external factor, they are hereinafter referred to as a causal relationship period.

By the way, since the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is not equipped with a storage device that can record the output of the chance button press detection circuit 380 in time series, the press / non-press state of the chance button 146 during the causal relationship period. Cannot be identified.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time point when the chance button 146 changes from the non-pressed state to the pressed state (hereinafter referred to as the pressing start time) and a predetermined period thereafter are set as the causal relationship period, and the abnormality detection time is within the causal relationship period. Or whether it is outside the causal relationship period.

  When the abnormality detection time is within the causal relationship period, it is considered that an external factor causing the abnormality detection of the pachinko machine 100 is generated by the specific operation of pressing the chance button 146. On the other hand, when the abnormality detection time is outside the causal relationship period, it is considered that an external factor causing the abnormality detection of the pachinko machine 100 is generated by an operation other than pressing the chance button 146. In this embodiment, since the pressing start time is specified before the abnormality detection time, the chance button state update process for specifying the pressing start time is executed prior to the abnormality determination process for specifying the abnormality detection time. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide a storage device in the pachinko machine 100 that continuously records the output of the chance button press detection circuit 380 during the causal relationship in the time series, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 100 can be suppressed.

  In this embodiment, the causal relationship period is defined as 40 ms. The reason why the causal relationship period is set to 40 ms is based on the knowledge that the player can hit the chance button 146 repeatedly about 5 times per second, and the pressing period per time does not fall below 100 ms. . Of course, the causal relationship period may be shorter or longer than the above as necessary.

  In the chance button state update process, a button sensor flag is used to specify the pressing start time. A button sensor flag storage area is provided in the RAM 408, and information indicating whether the chance button 146 is pressed or not is set in the storage area. Hereinafter, storing the information indicating that the chance button 146 is pressed in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the button sensor flag to ON, and storing the information indicating that the chance button 146 is not pressed in the RAM 308. Say to set the button sensor flag off.

  In the chance button state update process, a state 1 timer is used to identify the end point of the causal relationship period. A storage area for the state 1 timer value is provided in the RAM 408, and the value of the state 1 timer is set in the storage area. Further, the target value of the state 1 timer is stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400. In the present embodiment, the target value of the state 1 timer is set to 1.

  In the chance button state update process, the button state is used as an index indicating the causal relationship period. A button state value storage area is provided in the RAM 408, and a button state value is set in the storage area. The value of the button state is 1 during the causal relationship period, and 0 during other periods.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing in the chance button state update processing (step S305) in the main processing in the sub-control unit 400. In the chance button state update process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 404 first reads the button state value (0 or 1) stored in the RAM 408 and determines whether or not the button state value is 0 (step S901). .

  If the button state value is 0, the CPU 404 executes step S902. In step S902, the state of the button sensor flag and the state (on or off) of the button sensor signal input to the button sensor signal input port of the I / O 410 are read from the RAM 408, and the state of the button sensor flag and the button sensor signal are read. Compare with the state of.

  If the button sensor flag is off and the button sensor signal is on, the CPU 404 determines that the chance button press detection circuit 380 has detected a press from the non-pressed state of the chance button 146, and presses the button sensor. Step S903 is executed after setting the flag to ON. If the state of the button sensor flag and the state of the button sensor signal is other than the above, the button sensor signal state is set in the button sensor flag, and then the chance button state update process is terminated and the sub-control unit main process is restored. To do.

  In step S903, 1 is set in the button state storage area in the RAM 408. Next, in step S904, 0 is set in the state 1 timer storage area in the RAM 408, and then the chance button state update process is terminated and the process returns to the sub control unit main process.

  On the other hand, if the button state value read from the button state value storage area of the RAM 408 is not 0 in step S901, step S905 is executed. In step S905, the CPU 404 reads the target value of the state 1 timer stored in the ROM 406, reads the value of the state 1 timer from the state 1 timer value storage area in the RAM 408, and sets the value of the state 1 timer to the target value. Determine whether they are equal. If the value of the state 1 timer is equal to the target value, step S906 is executed. In step S906, after 0 is set in the button state value storage area of the RAM 408, the chance button state update process is terminated and the process returns to the sub control unit main process.

  If the value of the state 1 timer is not equal to the target value, step S907 is executed. In step S907, a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the state 1 timer is set as the value of the state 1 timer in the state 1 timer value storage area in the RAM 408, and then the chance button state update process is terminated and the sub control unit main Return to processing.

  In the process flow shown in FIG. 21, when the process proceeds in the order of steps S901, S902, S903, and S904, the value of the button state changes from 0 to 1, and the value of the state 1 timer is set to 0. In the next chance button state update process, the process proceeds in the order of steps S901, S905, and S907, and the value of the state 1 timer is updated from 0 to 1 while the value of the button state is maintained at 1. Further, in the next chance button state update process, the process proceeds in the order of steps S901, S905, and S906, and the button state value changes from 1 to 0.

  Since the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 8A is executed approximately every 20 ms, the chance button state update process is also executed approximately every 20 ms. Therefore, it takes about 40 ms for the button state value to change from 0 to 1 and then return to 0 again. That is, when the chance button 146 is changed from the non-pressed state to the pressed state, the button state value is 1 only for a period until approximately 40 ms elapses thereafter, and the button state value is 0 for the other periods. A period in which the value of the button state is 1 is a causal relationship period.

  Next, the abnormality determination process performed in step S310 of the sub-control unit main process in FIG. The abnormality determination process is executed subsequent to the above-described chance button state update process, and is performed to specify whether the abnormality detection time is inside or outside the causal relationship period defined in the chance button state update process.

  In the abnormality determination process, a vibration sensor flag is used to specify the abnormality detection time point. A vibration sensor flag storage area is provided in the RAM 408, and information indicating the on / off state of the vibration sensor signal is set in the storage area. Hereinafter, storing the information indicating that the vibration sensor signal is on in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the vibration sensor flag on, and storing the information indicating that the vibration sensor signal is off in the RAM 308 is turning off the vibration sensor flag. Say to set.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing in the abnormality determination processing (step S310) in the main processing in the sub-control unit 400. In the abnormality determination process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 404 first determines the state of the vibration sensor flag from the RAM 408 and the state of the vibration sensor signal from the vibration detection circuit 381 input to the vibration sensor signal input port of the I / O 410 (ON or OFF) is read out and the state of the vibration sensor flag is compared with the state of the vibration sensor signal.

  When the vibration sensor flag is off and the vibration sensor signal is on, the CPU 404 determines that the vibration detection circuit 381 has detected an abnormality from the non-vibration state of the pachinko machine 100, and sets the vibration sensor flag. Step S911 is executed after the setting is turned on. If the state of the vibration sensor flag and the state of the vibration sensor signal are other than those described above, the state of the vibration sensor signal is set in the vibration sensor flag, the abnormality determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the sub-control unit main process.

  In step S <b> 911, the CPU 404 reads the button state value stored in the RAM 408 and determines whether the button state value is 1. If the button state value is 1, the CPU 404 determines that the abnormality detection time is within the causal relationship period. The sub control unit 400 executes step S912, adds a command to be notified in the second notification mode to the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 in which a command to be output to the sub control unit 500 is stored, and then ends the abnormality determination process. Then, the process returns to the sub control unit main process.

  If the value of the button state is not 1, the CPU 404 determines that the abnormality detection time is outside the causal relationship period. The sub control unit 400 executes step S913, adds a command to be notified in the first notification mode to the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 that stores the command to be output to the sub control unit 500, and then ends the abnormality determination process. To return to the main process of the sub control unit.

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart regarding the chance button state update process and the abnormality determination process. In FIG. 23, the passage of time is shown from the left to the right in the drawing, and the on / off states of the button sensor flag and the vibration sensor flag are shown in the vertical direction of the drawing. The top part of the figure shows the time series change of the button state value, and the next stage shows the change of the on / off state of the button sensor flag. Furthermore, the change of the on / off state of the vibration sensor flag is illustrated by four types of patterns (patterns 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the top) in the lower stages.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the point in time when the button sensor flag is turned on from the off state is the pressing start point, and the value of the button state changes from 0 to 1. Next, regardless of the state of the button sensor flag, the value of the button state changes from 1 to 0 when approximately 40 ms has elapsed since the start of pressing. Thereby, a causal relationship period of approximately 40 ms is defined starting from the pressing start time.

  The vibration sensor flag of pattern 1 shown in FIG. 23 is turned on from off simultaneously with the pressing start time. That is, since there is an abnormality detection time point within the causal relationship period, in this case, an external factor causing abnormal vibration of the pachinko machine 100 is considered to have occurred by a specific operation of pressing the chance button 146.

  The vibration sensor flag of pattern 2 is turned on from off approximately 20 ms after the pressing start time. Also in this case, since there is an abnormality detection time point within the causal relationship period, it is considered that an external factor causing the abnormal vibration of the pachinko machine 100 is generated by a specific operation of pressing the chance button 146.

  The vibration sensor flag of pattern 3 is turned on from off approximately 60 ms after the pressing start time. That is, the abnormality detection time is after the causal relationship period has elapsed. In this case, the abnormal vibration of the pachinko machine 100 is considered to have occurred due to an external factor other than the specific operation of pressing the chance button 146.

  The vibration sensor flag of pattern 4 is turned on from off approximately 20 ms before the pressing start time. That is, since the pressing start time is before the occurrence of the causal relationship period, it is considered that the abnormal vibration of the pachinko machine 100 is generated by an external factor other than the specific operation of pressing the chance button 146.

  In the present embodiment, the state of the vibration sensor flag is turned off within a 40 ms period (causal relationship period) from when the button state value changes from 0 to 1 until the button state value changes from 1 to 0. When turned on, the vibration is considered to have occurred due to the pressing of the chance button 146 and is notified in the second notification mode. In the illustration of FIG. 23, pattern 1 and pattern 2 of the vibration sensor flag correspond. On the other hand, when the state of the vibration sensor flag changes from off to on after the causal relationship period, or when the state of the vibration sensor flag changes from off to on without the chance button 146 being pressed, the vibration is displayed as the chance button. The notification is made in the first notification mode because it is not caused by the pressing of 146. In the example of FIG. 23, pattern 3 and pattern 4 of the vibration sensor flag correspond.

  FIG. 24 illustrates an example of a notification mode by the decorative symbol display device 110 that also functions as a notification unit capable of reporting the first and second notification modes, and FIG. 24A illustrates a display example of the first notification mode. FIG. 24B shows a display example of the second notification mode, and FIG. 24C shows another display example of the second notification mode.

  When the abnormality determination process in step S310 is completed following the chance button state update process in step S305 of the sub-control unit main process in FIG. 8A, the notification mode command stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408 in step S311. Is output to the sub-control unit 500. The sub-control unit 500 controls the decorative symbol display device 110 to display one of the display modes shown in FIG. 24 when displaying the variation mode with various reach shown in FIGS. 12 to 20 or when displaying the variation mode without reach. Let Specifically, in the case of the pattern 3 or 4 of the vibration sensor flag shown in FIG. 23, the character string “vibration error occurrence” which is the first notification mode of FIG. 24A is displayed. By setting it as such an alerting | reporting aspect, it determines with the player having produced the abnormality intentionally, can alert | report a 1st alerting | reporting aspect and can call attention.

  In the case of pattern 1 or 2 of the vibration sensor shown in FIG. 23, the character string “vibration error occurrence / chance button press detection” which is the second notification mode of FIG. 24B is displayed in two stages. By making such notification content, the player does not aim to vibrate the game stand, but to inform the game store clerk that the chance button operation due to excessive force may have caused the vibration. It becomes possible, and it may be possible to give the game store clerk specific materials that cause the abnormality. In this case, it may be possible to use the player at a discretion of the game store, such as a game store clerk, as to whether the player should be careful or careful. In addition, a character string “Please push the chance button slowly”, which is another example of the second notification mode of FIG. By making such notification content, the player can be encouraged to improve the manner in which the chance button 146 is pushed down, and the abnormality occurrence rate after the notification can be reduced, and the member related to the specific operation (in this case, the chance) The durability of the button 146) can be improved. Note that the second notification mode may be a mode other than those in FIGS. 24B and 24C unless the player is reminded of the content of the first notification mode as shown in FIG. Moreover, you may include the content of FIG.24 (c) in the 2nd alerting | reporting aspect of FIG.24 (b).

  Note that the chance button state update process in the sub-control unit main process of FIG. 8A need not be executed at the position of step S305, and if executed before the abnormality determination process (step S310), for example, You may move between step S306-step S309.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification is made in the second notification mode in step S912 of the abnormality determination process shown in FIG. 22, but if the button state value is determined to be 1 in the determination in step S911, the specific operation is performed. Since it is considered that there is no anomaly based on this and there is no fraud, it is of course possible that step S912 is omitted and the notification itself is not performed.

  Similarly, in place of step S912, the game store clerk may be able to grasp without being known to the player by notifying in a specific manner that only the game store clerk can discriminate. Further, instead of steps S912 and S913, a signal is transmitted to the external terminal board of the pachinko machine 100 and received by a management computer (not shown) so that the game store clerk can grasp without knowing to the player. Good. In this case, since only the store clerk can discriminate, the player's play is not lost. Also, the player can be alerted by the store clerk rather than being alerted by the notification.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when an abnormality based on a specific operation is detected, inappropriate notification (the same notification as abnormality notification) is not performed. Can be reduced. Also, when the abnormality is based on the player's chance button press, it is not notified that the abnormality has occurred, or is notified in a manner different from the notification in which only the occurrence of the abnormality is reported. Trouble can be prevented.

  Further, by notifying the detection of the specific operation, it can be determined that the abnormality is based on the specific operation of the player, so that it is possible to prevent occurrence of unnecessary trouble between the game store clerk and the player. Furthermore, it is possible to allow the player to detect that the operation method of the specific operation is performed with unnecessary force adjustment, to allow the player to improve the operation method, and to reduce the occurrence of abnormalities based on the specific operation and The durability of the member related to the specific operation can be improved.

  Moreover, in order to notify only that it is abnormal in a 1st alerting | reporting aspect, and to alert | report that it is abnormal and other information in a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect, a part of effect can be made common and reduction of effect data can be aimed at. it can.

  Next, another example of the present embodiment will be described. In the above embodiment, the pressing of the chance button 146 is designated as the specific operation as the chance button state update process in step S305 of the sub-control unit main process of FIG. 8A. However, the release operation of the door member 156 by the game store clerk is specified. As the door state update process, it is possible to perform an abnormality determination process for abnormal vibration based on the specific operation in exactly the same manner as in the above embodiment.

  Specifically, the door sensor 192 detects the release of the door member 156, which is a specific operation that can generate an external factor that causes an abnormality in the pachinko machine 100 (force that acts on the pachinko machine 100 when the door is opened). A door release detection circuit (not shown) as an operation detection means for outputting a door sensor signal is connected to the basic circuit 402.

  The door sensor 192 outputs a relatively high voltage release detection signal while the door member 156 is released, and outputs a relatively low voltage release detection signal when the door member 156 is closed. It is like that.

  The door release detection circuit turns on the door sensor signal to indicate that the door member 156 is released if the release detection signal level of the door sensor 192 is higher than a predetermined threshold, and the door sensor of the I / O 410 is turned on. If it is output to the signal input port and the release detection signal level is lower than the predetermined threshold value, the door sensor signal is turned off to indicate that the door member 156 is not released, and the door sensor signal input port of the I / O 410 Output to.

  In the door state update process and the subsequent abnormality determination process of the present embodiment, the time point when the door member 156 is closed from the non-released state (hereinafter referred to as the release start time point) and a predetermined period thereafter are causal. The relation period is used to determine whether the abnormality detection time is within the causal relation period or outside the causal relation period.

  In the door state update process, a release sensor flag is used to specify the release start time. An open sensor flag storage area is provided in the RAM 408, and information indicating a release / non-open state of the door member 156 is set in the storage area. Hereinafter, storing the information indicating that the door member 156 is in the released state in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the open sensor flag to ON, and storing the information indicating that the door member 156 is in the non-opened state in the RAM 308. Is said to set the open sensor flag off.

  In the door state update process, the same door state 1 timer as in the chance button state update process is used to specify the end point of the causal relationship period from the release start point. A storage area for the door state 1 timer value is provided in the RAM 408, and the value of the door state 1 timer is set in the storage area. Further, the target value of the door state 1 timer is stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400. In the present embodiment, the target value of the door state 1 timer is set to 1.

  In the door state update process, the door state is used as an index indicating the causal relationship period. A door state value storage area is provided in the RAM 408, and a door state value is set in the storage area. The door state value is 1 during the causal relationship period, and 0 during other periods.

  FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are flowcharts by replacing the button state with the door state, the button sensor flag with the release sensor flag, the state 1 timer with the door state 1 timer, and the chance button press with the door member release. And the timing chart shown in FIG. 23 can be applied to this embodiment. Accordingly, in the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, the uppermost part of the drawing shows the time-series change of the door state value, and the next stage shows the change of the on / off state of the open sensor flag. Since the process and operation are the same as the above-described chance button state update process and abnormality determination process, description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the pattern 1 or 2 shown in FIG. 23, “vibration error occurrence / door release detection” is used instead of “vibration error occurrence / chance button press detection” which is the second notification mode of FIG. "Is displayed in two stages. By making such notification content, the player does not aim to vibrate the game stand, but to inform the game store clerk that the chance button operation due to excessive force may have caused the vibration. It becomes possible, and it may be possible to give the game store clerk specific materials that cause the abnormality. In this case, it may be possible to use the player at a discretion of the game store, such as a game store clerk, as to whether the player should be careful or careful. In addition, a character string “door opening is careful” which is another example of the second notification mode of FIG. 24C is displayed. By making such notification contents, it becomes clear that the vibration error is not caused by the act of the player but based on the act of opening the door of the game shop clerk, so that the handling of the pachinko machine 100 by the game shop clerk is improved and the specific operation is performed. It is possible to improve the durability of door members and hinges related to the above.

  Also in this embodiment, since the abnormality based on the specific operation is not an illegal act, it is of course possible to omit step S912 and not perform the notification itself. Similarly, in place of step S912, the game store clerk may be able to grasp without being known to the player by notifying in a specific manner that only the game store clerk can discriminate. Further, instead of step S912, a signal may be transmitted to the external terminal board of the pachinko machine 100 and received by a management computer (not shown) so that the game store clerk can be grasped without being known to the player. In this case, since only the store clerk can discriminate, the player's play is not lost.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that does not perform inappropriate notification when an abnormality based on a specific operation is detected.
In addition, about the abnormality based on door closing, the same effect can be acquired by the structure similar to the above.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG. The slot machine 1000 is provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, a start lever for instructing the rotation of the reels, and each reel. A stop button for stopping, a lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is won by lottery (winning prize internal lottery), and stop control related to the stop of reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control process) and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the internal winning combination And a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode. And a dispensing control means (medal payout process) performed.

  Specific operations in the slot machine 1000 include pressing a bet button, a start lever, a stop button, a checkout button, and the like.

  The present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine or a slot machine as a game table, but may be suitable for an arrange ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, or the like.

  As an example of abnormality detection by the abnormality detection means, in the above embodiment, the CPU 404 causes the vibration detection circuit 381 to generate vibration from the non-vibration state of the pachinko machine 100 when the vibration sensor flag is off and the vibration sensor signal is on. Although it is determined that the detected abnormality is detected, the abnormality detection means is not limited to this example.

  For example, it is determined that the vibration sensor flag is off and the vibration sensor signal is on, and a predetermined winning opening (for example, the general winning opening 122, the normal start opening 124, the first opening is made within a predetermined time from the determination). When a game ball is won at one or more of the special figure starting port 126, the second special figure starting port 128, etc., it may be determined that an abnormality has been detected for the first time. In this case, the abnormality detection time point may be a time point when it is determined that the above-described vibration sensor flag is off and the vibration sensor signal is on. This example is simply described. The abnormality detection means detects an abnormality and detects the occurrence of actual harm within a predetermined time from the detection of the vibration.

  Even if the pachinko machine 100 is not designed on the assumption that frequent vibrations are generated, if an unexpected operation is detected, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and all of the pachinko machines 100 are informed. This increases the possibility of causing unnecessary troubles between the player and the player, and may lead to a decrease in product value. In addition, many illegal players attempt to illegally obtain a ball and vibrate the pachinko machine 100 as the means. If it is the above-mentioned structure, since it judges as abnormal detection only after actual harm, such as game ball winning to a predetermined prize opening, the possibility of causing unnecessary trouble between a game store and a player is reduced, The commercial value of the pachinko machine 100 may be improved.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 may be equipped with a storage device capable of recording the output of the chance button press detection circuit 380 in time series, and even in that case, the configuration of the present embodiment can be applied appropriately. In some cases, various notifications described in this embodiment can be achieved.

  In addition, to give two more examples in the above example, the first is that the abnormality detection means determines that an abnormality is detected when the detection of vibration and occurrence of actual harm more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time from the detection. Second, the abnormality detection means may be configured to detect an abnormality when detecting vibration and detecting occurrence of actual damage of a predetermined magnitude within a predetermined time from the detection. Here, the first example is an example in which the abnormality detection means determines that an abnormality has occurred when a predetermined number of game balls have won a predetermined winning opening after detecting vibrations. An example in which the abnormality detection means determines that an abnormality has occurred when a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied because one or more game balls have won a predetermined prize opening after detecting vibrations It is.

  The vibration sensor is given as an example of one component of the abnormality detection means. However, the detection is not limited to this, and any detection sensor such as a magnetic sensor, a stress sensor, or a temperature sensor may be used as long as the detection sensor detects an external factor. A sensor may be applied. Moreover, although vibration was illustrated as an external factor, you may apply what external factors, such as magnetic force, stress, and temperature.

  Further, part of the effect may be changed by pressing the chance button. For example, as can be seen from FIGS. 7C and 9, the normal reach of FIG. 12 is a moving image in which (a) to (d) are displayed for 10 seconds. Specifically, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are displayed for 2.5 seconds, 2.5 seconds, 4 seconds, and 1 second, respectively. In (a) and (b), a predetermined image (for example, a cloud pattern) is fixedly displayed on the upper part of the decorative symbol display device 110. At the timing when the display of (a) is started, the decorative symbol display device is displayed. Displayed at the top of 110, is moved and displayed so as to gradually descend within the display portion of the decorative symbol display device 110 as time elapses, and 5 seconds after the display of (a) is started, that is, the display of (b) It is good also as an effect display which is displayed on the lower part of the decoration symbol display apparatus 110 2.5 seconds after starting.

  At this time, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of (a) was started, for example, a message prompting the player to press the chance button after one second (for example, a text message display such as “Please press the chance button”) is started. The character message may be continuously displayed over a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the display.

  When an operation of the chance button by the player is detected during the display of the character message, a predetermined image (for example, a cloud pattern) that has been moved and displayed so as to gradually descend in the display unit of the decorative symbol display device 110 is detected. ) May be moved and displayed so as to rise slightly. This moving display is an example in which a part of the effect display due to the detection of pressing of the chance button is changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when pressing of the chance button 146 is detected during the causal relationship period, an example is considered in which abnormal vibration has occurred as a result of the specific operation, but the chance button 146 is given to the player. If pressing of the chance button 146 is detected during a period in which a display prompting pressing is detected, it may be considered that abnormal vibration has occurred as a result of the specific operation.

  In combination with the previous embodiment, when the pressing of the chance button 146 is detected during the causal period and during the period of prompting the player to press the chance button 146 Alternatively, it may be considered that abnormal vibration has occurred as a result of the specific operation.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display in FIG. 12A, for example, after 0.9 seconds, a chance button operation effective period is set for a predetermined period (for example, 3.2 seconds). The display prompting the player to press 146 is displayed as in the above example, and when the operation of the chance button 146 by the player is detected during the chance button operation valid period, the effect display is performed as described above. You may change a part of. If pressing of the chance button 146 is detected during the chance button operation valid period, it may be considered that abnormal vibration has occurred as a result of the specific operation.

  Of course, when the pressing of the chance button 146 is detected during the causal relationship period and during the chance button operation effective period, it may be considered that abnormal vibration has occurred as a result of the specific operation.

  By adopting such a configuration, in response to the operation of the chance button 146 being prompted, a player who operated the chance button 146 is suspected of being an unauthorized player by a game store clerk. In some cases, this problem can be further reduced.

  During the causal relationship period, the first period is a display period that prompts the player to press the chance button 146, and during the causal period period, the display prompts the player to press the chance button 146. Assuming that the period not being used is the second period and the period outside the causal relationship period is the third period, abnormal vibration is reported depending on which period of these three periods the vibration sensor 191 has detected abnormal vibration. You may change an aspect. For example, when abnormal vibration is detected during the first period, the first notification mode described above, for example, “vibration has occurred” is output at a volume half the predetermined volume, and the second period If abnormal vibration is detected, a predetermined third notification mode, for example, “vibration has occurred” is output at the predetermined volume described above, and abnormal vibration is detected during the third period. In such a case, the above-described second notification mode, for example, “vibration has occurred” may be output as a voice at a volume that is twice the predetermined volume. Of course, when abnormal vibration is detected during the first period, notification may not be made.

The chance button operation effective period during the causal relationship period may be used as the first period, and the period other than the chance button operation effective period may be applied as the second period during the causal relationship period. In this example, the volume is shown as an example in which the notification mode is different, but the size of the image displayed on the image display device, the message content of the text message displayed on the image display device, and the like may be applied.
The game table of the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
(Appendix 1)
An anomaly detecting means for detecting an anomaly of the gaming table due to an external factor;
A game machine comprising operation detection means for detecting an operation by an operator,
When the abnormality detection means detects the abnormality,
On the condition that the operation detecting means has not detected a specific operation that can generate the external factor.
A game table characterized by comprising notifying means for notifying that the abnormality has been detected in a specific manner.
(Appendix 2)
A gaming machine according to appendix 1,
A controller that determines whether or not the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality within or outside a period from when the operation detection unit detects the specific operation to a predetermined time later;
When the control unit determines that the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality outside the period, the notification unit notifies in a first notification mode, and when the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality within the period, If the control unit determines, the game table is notified in the second notification mode.
(Appendix 3)
A game machine according to appendix 2,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the abnormality detecting means includes a vibration sensor for detecting vibration caused by the external factor.
(Appendix 4)
A game machine according to appendix 3,
The specific operation is pressing of a button provided on the game table,
The game stand according to claim 1, wherein the operation detection means includes a button press detection circuit for detecting the press of the button.
(Appendix 5)
A game machine according to appendix 3,
The specific operation is release of a door provided on the game table,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the operation detection means includes a door release detection circuit for detecting the opening of the door.
(Appendix 6)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 2 to 5,
The game table according to claim 2, wherein the second notification mode includes contents suggesting that the operation detection unit has detected the specific operation.
(Appendix 7)
A game stand according to appendix 6,
The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the first notification mode and the second notification mode include contents suggesting that the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality.
(Appendix 8)
The game stand according to appendix 6 or 7,
The game table characterized in that the notification means does not perform notification itself instead of the second notification mode.

100 Pachinko machine 122 General prize opening 124 Universal figure starting port 126 First special figure starting port 128 Second special figure starting port 146 Chance button 191 Vibration sensor 192 Door sensor 300 Main control unit 380 Chance button press detection circuit 381 Vibration detection circuit 400 Sub-control unit

JP 2008-11976 A

The above purpose is
A game machine provided with a notification means capable of executing at least notification ,
The notification means is capable of executing the first notification when the first condition is satisfied,
The notification means is capable of executing a second notification when the second condition is satisfied,
The notification means is capable of executing the third notification when the third condition is satisfied,
At least one of the requirements for establishing the first condition is a requirement including at least the occurrence of the first error,
At least one of the requirements for establishing the second condition is a requirement including at least the occurrence of the second error,
At least one of the requirements for establishing the third condition is a requirement including at least the occurrence of the second error during a period starting from the time of occurrence of the first error,
The first error is an error that occurs when the door is opened,
The notification means is capable of starting the third notification after starting the first notification,
The third notification is at least different from the second notification.
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

Conventionally, the amusement machine for notifying that there is abnormality is known (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

However, the conventional game machine has a problem that appropriate abnormality notification cannot be performed .

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of performing the appropriate abnormality notification.

Claims (8)

An anomaly detecting means for detecting an anomaly of the gaming table due to an external factor;
A game machine comprising operation detection means for detecting an operation by an operator,
When the abnormality detection means detects the abnormality,
On the condition that the operation detecting means has not detected a specific operation that can generate the external factor.
A game table characterized by comprising notifying means for notifying that the abnormality has been detected in a specific manner. The game table according to claim 1,
A controller that determines whether or not the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality within or outside a period from when the operation detection unit detects the specific operation to a predetermined time later;
When the control unit determines that the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality outside the period, the notification unit notifies in a first notification mode, and when the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality within the period, If the control unit determines, the game table is notified in the second notification mode. A gaming table according to claim 2,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the abnormality detecting means includes a vibration sensor for detecting vibration caused by the external factor. The game table according to claim 3,
The specific operation is pressing of a button provided on the game table,
The game stand according to claim 1, wherein the operation detection means includes a button press detection circuit for detecting the press of the button. The game table according to claim 3,
The specific operation is release of a door provided on the game table,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the operation detection means includes a door release detection circuit for detecting the opening of the door. A gaming table according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The game table according to claim 2, wherein the second notification mode includes contents suggesting that the operation detection unit has detected the specific operation. The game table according to claim 6,
The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the first notification mode and the second notification mode include contents suggesting that the abnormality detection unit has detected the abnormality. A game table according to claim 6 or 7,
The game table characterized in that the notification means does not perform notification itself instead of the second notification mode.

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