JP2016104098A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling further use of error information.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a main board 102 for controlling games; a sub main board 301 for performing a presentation control accompanying games on the basis of a command related to the presentation from the main board 102; and a presentation symbol display device 60 controlled by the sub main board 301. The sub main board 301 can receive an operation to a cross key performed by an operator, saves an image, which is being displayed in the presentation symbol display device 60 when an error is detected, as a static image data, and displays the saved static image, when an operation is performed to the cross key, in the presentation symbol display device 60.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine using a gaming ball as a gaming medium or a slot machine using a medal.

For example, Patent Document 1 (paragraph 0120 and the like) describes a gaming machine that can store information related to a game when various errors are detected. Similarly, Patent Document 1 (paragraph 0126 and the like) describes that information relating to a stored game is encoded and displayed.
JP 2012-24364 A

  By the way, the conventional gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1 is not equipped with a technology that enables the use of error information by game shop staff or gaming machine manufacturers, and is referred to as the use of error information. From the point of view, there is still room for improvement.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further utilizing error information.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a main control means (main board or the like) that controls a game,
Effect control means (such as a sub-main board) for executing effect control associated with the game based on a command related to the effect from the main control means;
Production display means (production design display device etc.) controlled by the production control means,
The production control means includes
It is possible to accept predetermined operations performed by the operator (such as operations on the cross key)
When an error is detected, the image displayed on the effect display means is stored as still image data (still image at the time of error detection),
In the gaming machine, the stored still image is displayed on the effect display means when the predetermined operation is performed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can aim at the further utilization of error information can be provided.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main board | substrate structures of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the basic composition of a main board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of a sub main board | substrate and a sub sub board | substrate. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display device such as a special symbol, (b1) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a decorative symbol in the effect symbol display device during a change, and (b2) is a display example when the decorative symbol is stopped. It is explanatory drawing shown. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table typically. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table typically. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table for detachment in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game progress interruption process of a pachinko game machine. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an error image, (b) is a perspective view which shows the cross key for operation input by a player, and its peripheral part. It is a graph which shows the various errors in a pachinko game machine. It is a chart showing various errors in the slot machine.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine which is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The second game is preferentially executed so that the first game and the second game as the plurality of games are not executed simultaneously. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, a plurality of holding lamps, and a plurality of large winning openings. Note that here, a pachinko gaming machine of the type that prioritizes the second game will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to various types of gaming machines.
<Summary of front configuration and game characteristics of pachinko machines>

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball as a game medium, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 is provided in the tray unit 200, and has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to the launch rail, and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 is also provided in the tray unit 200 and has mechanisms for storing and extracting game balls. The lower front plate 18 positioned below the lower ball tray 16 is provided with a plurality of speakers 19 for outputting BGM, various sound effects, and the like according to the gaming state and effect pattern.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, an effect symbol display device 60, a first start winning port 62, and a second starting winning port 63 on a game area 52 defined by an outer rail and an inner rail hidden behind the door 14. , Center ornament 64, first grand prize opening 91, second major prize opening 92, operation opening 68, and general prize opening 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 53 is installed in the lower left part of the game area 52 as viewed from the front, and the special symbol display device 53 has, as shown in FIG. A first special symbol display device 70 and a second special symbol display device 71 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the first start winning opening 62 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the first game, and the second starting winning opening 63 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the second game. It is done. The first start winning opening 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first start winning opening 62, and generates (outputs) first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start winning opening 63 includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”, not shown), and a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start winning opening 63, and generates (outputs) second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. When the ordinary electric combination is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric combination solenoid 76, a so-called electric chew support is provided, and the ease of entering the second start winning prize port 63 is enhanced.

  Note that the second start winning opening 63 is provided below the first starting winning opening 62, that is, at a position where the first start winning opening 62 prevents the game ball from entering. Therefore, while the ordinary electric accessory is not expanded, the entry to the second start winning opening 63 is hindered by the first start winning opening 62, and the second start winning opening 63 is in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball. Maintained. Therefore, in order to aim at entering the second start winning opening 63 in the game, it is necessary to expand the ordinary electric accessory. In this embodiment, as a result of the expansion of the ordinary electric accessory, the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 is higher than the ease of entering the first start winning opening 62. However, what is necessary is just to set suitably according to the profit etc. which are obtained as a result of a 1st game and a 2nd game, and the structure which does not enter at all when a normal electric accessory is not expanded, or the 1st start winning opening 62 You may make it have the same opening width as.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a plurality of general winning detecting devices 73 (see the block diagram of FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of game balls. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates (outputs) general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The general winning detection device 73 may be individually provided for the general winning opening, or may collect and detect the game balls that have entered the plurality of general winning openings 72, or Depending on the arrangement position (up and down, left and right) of the general winning opening and the number of prize balls set (5 prize balls and 10 prize balls), they may be grouped and detected as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first big prize opening 91 is provided as a big prize opening corresponding to the first game, and the second big prize opening 92 is provided as a big prize opening corresponding to the second game. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning detection device 78 (see the block diagram of FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a first opening / closing door for opening and closing the first big winning port 91 ( And a special prize opening solenoid 80 for driving the first opening / closing door. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 91, and generates (outputs) first big winning opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The second grand prize opening 92 drives a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a second opening / closing door for opening / closing the second big prize opening 92, and the second opening / closing door. A big prize opening solenoid 81 is provided. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates (outputs) second grand prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 (see FIG. 7A) stops in a predetermined manner. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at a position above the out port 58. The second big winning opening 92 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined manner. The second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position on the upper right side of the out port 58.

  In this embodiment, decorative plates 91b and 92b are respectively provided in front of the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second grand prize winning port 92, and each decorative plate is used for decorating the game area 52. Characters and figures are drawn. The decorative plates 91b and 92b are made of a transparent material so that the player can visually recognize the first opening / closing door, the second opening / closing door, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. However, the decorative plates 91b and 92b may be opaque. In addition, the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second grand prize winning port 92 may be used in common by arranging only one grand prize winning port (for example, the first grand prize winning port 91).

  An effect symbol display device 60 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 52, and a first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device corresponding to the second game are separated to the lower left. 71 are provided adjacent to each other on the left and right (see FIG. 7A). The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit state. A big hit occurs and a special game (described later) is executed. The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. A big hit occurs and a special game (described later) is executed.

  The first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 are display means composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED with dots added at the lower right corner. The first special symbol display 192 and the second special symbol display 193 are Each of them is represented by 10 numbers “0” to “9”, a symbol α, and a symbol β.

  Symbols α and β indicate lighting patterns that can be displayed by a segment combination of 7-segment LEDs, and the patterns themselves are not arranged with meanings such as characters. In the present specification, such a pattern is referred to as “symbol” for the sake of convenience, and is denoted as “symbol α” or “symbol β” in order to distinguish the type. Incidentally, on the right side of the second special symbol in FIG. 7A, a round number display device (not shown in the figure) indicating the number of unit games in the special game is provided as a two-digit 7-segment LED, which will be described later. According to the occurrence of the first or second special game, the number of rounds of both special games is displayed in common.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2, in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, the left decorative symbol 190a used for the effect related to the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, the middle The decorative pattern 190b and the decorative pattern 190c on the right are displayed in the state of fluctuation or stoppage. Further, in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, various notice displays related to the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, various cut-in displays for the effect, various background displays, and the like. Is also done. The effect symbol display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The decorative symbols 190a to 190c are symbols for visually producing the first lottery result display shown by the first special symbol 192 or the second lottery result display shown by the second special symbol 193. The effect symbol display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c, for example, a plurality of rows of symbol variation moving images simulating a game of a slot machine in the display area 194.

  The effect symbol display device 60 is configured by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 70 at the lower left of the production symbol display device 60 are used. When the special symbol display device 71 displays an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. You may display on a liquid crystal display like this. In this embodiment, the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are commonly used in the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 in the effect symbol display device 60, but are individually displayed. Alternatively, the device itself may be provided separately, and when it is shared as in this embodiment, a display indicating which special symbol is displayed is displayed at the corner of the effect symbol display device 60. Also good.

  The operation port 68 is provided at a position on the right side of the game board 50 and at an upper right position of the second grand prize winning port 92. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69 (see FIG. 3). The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates (outputs) passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning prize port 63.

  When the player rotates the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 with the strength according to the rotation angle are guided one by one to the inner rail and the outer rail to the game area 52. Fired. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning opening 72, the first starting winning opening 62, the second starting winning opening 63, the first large winning opening 91, and the second large winning opening 92, the type of the winning opening is determined. The corresponding prize ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. Is done. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 71, and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. (See FIG. 7B1). The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c is stopped after the lapse of the variable time determined prior to display (see FIG. 7 (b2)). When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in a big hit mode, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 91 is performed. Is started. At this time, the decorative symbols 190a to 190c simulating a game of a slot machine take a display mode in which three symbols are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in a big hit mode, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 92 Is started.

  The special game is a game in which the unit game in which the first grand prize port 91 or the second grand prize port 92 is opened is repeated a plurality of times, and the unit game is repeated a maximum of 16 times (16R (round)). There are a game and a special game in which a unit game is repeated four times (4R (round)), which is the minimum number of times. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot, a plurality of modes are set for each of a special game for 16 unit games and a special game for four unit games. The mode of special games will be described later.

  When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in a predetermined small hit state, the game shifts to a small hit game, and the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 91 is executed. When the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in the small hit mode, the game also shifts to the small hit game, and the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 92 is executed. In the small hit game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 repeats the opening for about 0.2 seconds four times, so that some of the 4Rs are externally displayed. It becomes the operation mode similar to the big hit. As for the small hit game, a plurality of small hit types may be provided as in the special game described above, and variations may be provided in the large winning opening to be opened, the number of times of opening in one unit game, and the opening pattern. The decision can be made based on the special symbol that is a small hit, or by individual lottery, as in the method for determining the type of special game. In addition, among a plurality of modes as types, it is also possible to provide a part of an open pattern that can be easily distinguished from the appearance as being a small hit, thereby expanding game play.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, after the end of the special game, as a specific game, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) or a variable time reduction game (hereinafter “time reduction”) ") Is started. During the probability change, a lottery with a higher probability of jackpot than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is continued until the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is a big hit. In either case of 16R big hit or 4R big hit, there is a case where the probability change is not started after the end of the special game. During the time reduction, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  During the time reduction of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific games, is performed. At this time, the easy entry state is that the normal symbol (to be described later) shortens the time, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the opening of the ordinary electric accessory is extended, thereby making it easy to enter the second start winning opening 63. Is a state that can be enhanced. The normal symbol time reduction is a state in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened from the normal state. The probability variation of the open lottery is a state in which the winning probability of the open lottery is higher than the normal state. The opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory is a state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is longer than the normal state. As described above, in the easy entry state, the possibility that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per certain time increases as compared to the normal state increases, and the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 also increases. There is a high possibility that the number of balls entering the 2-start winning prize opening 63 will increase. Therefore, due to the short time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 and the easy entry state, the chance to obtain a winning ball by entering the second start winning opening 63 increases during that period. As a result, it is possible to continue playing with little loss of possession.

  In the present embodiment, the easy entry state during the short time is that the ball enters the second start winning opening 63 using the three functions of the normal symbol time, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the open extension of the normal electric accessory. Increase ease. However, as a modified example, it is possible to use one or two of these three functions to increase the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63. Thus, even if only a part of the three functions is used, it is possible to improve the ease of entering the second start winning prize port 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches according to a gaming state at least any one of three functions by the period to implement and the period which does not implement.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a small hit occurs for the first special symbol 192, a limited frequency pattern table (not shown) is referred to as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. . At this time, the limited frequency pattern table of the first special symbol 192 is referred to in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped, and the variation pattern is selected. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed as the off symbol α, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 10 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. In addition, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed with the off symbol β, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 20 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. Thereby, since the special effect can be executed in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped at, the range of the design of the effect can be widened. In the following, depending on the situation, the effect performed using the limited frequency pattern table is referred to as a limited frequency pattern effect.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the symbol called the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided in the special symbol display device 53. In this embodiment, the two lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to express the variation display of the normal symbol, and which lamp is the final one. The lottery result of a normal symbol is represented by whether or not it stops with the light on. When the normal symbol variation display stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63 is expanded for a predetermined time. In addition, the term “lamp” in this embodiment has a meaning including LEDs and the like.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect symbol display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect symbol display device 60, and decoration. A large number of game effect lamps (LEDs, etc., not shown) are provided inside the center ornament 64 and play a role of production by blinking or the like. In addition, the center decoration 64 is provided with upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94, which constitute an effect gimmick. Further, a game ball passage portion 65 is formed in a portion of the center ornament 64 on the right side when viewed from the front. Then, when a so-called right hit is performed in which the game ball is fired toward the right side of the game area 52, the game ball passing above the center decoration 64 flows down the game ball passage portion 65, and the operation port 68 or It is possible to go to the area where the second big prize opening 92 is arranged.

  The first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game is provided above the first special symbol display device 70, and the second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game is displayed as the second special symbol display. The universal symbol holding lamp 22 provided above the device 71 and corresponding to the normal symbol variation is provided adjacent to the normal symbol display device 59.

  Each of the first special figure holding lamp 20 and the second special figure holding lamp 21 is composed of a predetermined number (one or a plurality) of lamps, and the first game and the second game are determined depending on the number of lights or the number of blinks. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in each of the above is displayed. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the first special symbol holding lamp 20 is the number of winning in the first start winning opening 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game, the symbol variation is still executed Indicates the number of winning balls that are not. The number of hold of the success / failure lottery value in the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is the number of winning in the second start winning slot 63 during the fluctuation of any of the second special symbol 193 or during the execution of the special game, the symbol fluctuation is still Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed.

  That is, if the previously performed symbol variation has not ended, the variation start condition is not satisfied, and a new symbol variation is not started, but when the symbol variation ends, the variation start condition is satisfied and a new symbol variation is established. Symbol variation will be started. At this time, a lottery using the random number value stored on hold is executed, and the presence / absence of the big hit, the variation pattern of the symbol, and the like are determined. In the case of the present embodiment, since the second game is preferentially executed as described above, all of the symbol variations corresponding to the reserved lottery value of the second special symbol 193 are all for the first special symbol 192. It is also a variable start condition that all the pending lottery values have been consumed.

  The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lighting or blinking. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet been executed. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction to the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface of the upper part of the upper ball tray 15 and is located near the center of the upper ball dish 15 in the left-right direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the operation button 82 constitutes a button device together with a cross key 83 arranged in the vicinity.

  The operation button 82 is operated by the player when the button effect is executed, and exhibits a function of giving the player a feeling that he / she participates in the game effect or the lottery. As the button effect, for example, during the reach effect that is performed in the process of displaying the decorative symbol, “Push”, “Let's hit repeatedly”, “Long press” along with the symbol of the operation button 82 in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. ”Or a video of an indicator indicating the remaining time is displayed, and when the player operates the operation button 82 in accordance with this, an effect such that the character gives a comment or an ally character attacks the enemy character. There is an effect to perform. In the present embodiment, when the upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 perform a predetermined operation in response to the operation of the operation button 82, the reliability of the jackpot related to the reach effect at that time is high, and the operation If the movable effect members 93 and 94 do not perform a predetermined operation even when the button 82 is operated, the effect may be executed in such a manner that the reliability of the jackpot related to the reach effect at that time is low.

  In normal times, for example, operations relating to volume setting, mode setting, and the like are possible. On the other hand, the operation of the operation button 82 is invalid for participation by the player in the production. It is a button operation valid period in which the operation is valid. The button operation effective period is a predetermined time set in advance. It should be noted that the operation button 82 is combined with a vibration motor (not shown) to vibrate the operation button 82, an effect mode in which the operation range of the operation button 82 is expanded and the operation button 82 is projected and retracted, and the operation button It is also possible to execute an effect such that 82 is protruded relatively large. Moreover, based on operation of the operation button 82, you may provide the production | generation aspect which makes another movable production | generation member operate | move predetermined.

At the bottom of the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b1) and (b2), a first hold number display unit 196 indicating the number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the first game, Then, a second hold number display section 197 indicating the number of hold of the success / failure lottery value in the second game is displayed. By the way, with regard to the hold display, when the number of hold of the first game and the second game increases, the display changes sequentially with reference to the left side (left side in FIG. 7A) as seen from each player. The hold display on the first start winning opening 62 side (first game) that wins many times during normal games is displayed on the reference side (left side), and the second start winning port 63 side (second game) that rarely wins during normal games. Is displayed on the right. This is because it can be expected that the player can easily grasp the normal hold state intuitively. Note that a normal decorative symbol corresponding to the display content of the normal symbol display device 59 may be provided separately from the normal symbol display device 59. In this case, for example, the effect symbol display device 60 can be used.
<< Summary of main effects in this embodiment >>

  In the present embodiment, a large number of effect patterns are provided, and a moving image is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 according to the effect pattern selected according to the game situation. The effect pattern in each situation may be configured by further combining a selected character or an animation of an item with the selected effect pattern. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the so-called battle effects are included in the prepared effect patterns. In this battle production, for example, a plurality of characters on the production are divided into the main character side and the enemy character side, and a video showing how the main character and the enemy character fight or fight is displayed. Is.

Further, the battle production includes a “battle success production” in which the main character wins as a result of the battle and a “battle failure production” in which the main character loses. Also, a “latent effect” is provided in many types of effect patterns. Whether this “latent effect” is highly probable without notifying that the effect using the effect symbol display device 60 or the like is being probabilistic even if the winning lottery is being performed with high probability. It is the content that expresses the distinction of whether the probability is normal or not so that it is not perceived by the player. This “latent effect” is typically executed over a variable display of the first special symbol 192 (and decorative symbols 190a to 190c), for example, several tens of times in the game after the end of the special game. Is used.
<< Summary of games with jackpot >>

  When a big hit (per 1st special figure) occurs in the first game, a special game using the first big winning opening 91 is executed. Then, the first grand prize winning opening 91 is opened in a pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot related to the first lottery, and the result regarding the presence / absence of the ball and the amount of the ball to be obtained is obtained. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred, the probability change after the end of the special game and the presence or absence of time reduction are determined.

  When the big hit in the first game is not accompanied by a change in probability, in this embodiment, no time is given, and the player continues so-called left-handed, which is a normal launching technique that continues to aim at the first start winning opening 62. To do.

  On the other hand, if the big hit in the first game is a game with probability change (probability change big hit), a game with a right hand is played after the special game, except for some jackpots. That is, after the end of the special game in the first game, an effect that prompts the player to make a right strike is executed by an image or sound on the effect symbol display device 60. Then, when the player increases the turning amount of the launch handle 17 clockwise to increase the launching power and launches the game ball toward the region on the right side of the game region 52, the game ball passing above the center ornament 64 is Then, it enters the game ball passage portion 65 of the center decoration 64 and flows down the center decoration 64. Further, the game ball released from the center ornament 64 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and other structures.

  A part of the large number of game balls emitted from the center decoration 64 passes through the operation port 68 (see FIG. 1) and is detected by the passage detection device 69 (see FIG. 3). As described above, when the game ball passes through the operating port 68, the symbol called the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 (see FIGS. 3 and 7A) for a predetermined time. When the symbol variation display stops in a predetermined hit state, the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning prize opening 63 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball reaching the right side of the game area 52 can be guided to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 63 and the second big winning opening 92 by a nail or the like. When the ordinary electric accessory at the winning opening 63 is expanded once, in many cases, one game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 63 depending on the situation. Yes. Further, in this embodiment, a time reduction is added to the probability variation big hits except for a part, and during the time reduction, the normal electric accessory is opened and extended. Here, when the time is not short, the ordinary electric accessory may be opened. In this case, the opening pattern may be a relatively short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) or a relatively long time (for example, Various open patterns such as a combination of about 2 to 3 seconds) or a combination thereof can be adopted.

  When the second game big hit (per second special figure) occurs based on the ball entering the second start winning opening 63, a special game using the second big winning opening 92 is executed. Then, the second grand prize winning opening 92 is opened in a pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot related to the second lottery described above, and results regarding the presence / absence of the outgoing ball and the amount of the outgoing ball are obtained. In addition, as described above, the probability change after the end of the special game and the presence or absence of time reduction are determined according to the type of jackpot that has occurred.

In addition, the relations such as jackpot, special game, right handed, short time, electric Chu support etc. are not limited to those described above, for example, right handed during the special game related to the first game or the second game It is possible to adopt various relationships such as those that give a short time after a special game related to a normal jackpot without a probability change, and those that give a short time after a special game for a part of a certain probability change big hit.
<Outline of rear and electrical configuration of pachinko machines>

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, a set base 39 having a mechanism for guiding or collecting game balls is attached to the back of the front frame 12, and a power source is connected to the entire gaming machine below the set base 39. And a payout control board 45 for controlling the gaming machine frame side are attached. Also, on the back of the game board, there is a main board (main control board) 102 that performs overall control of the entire game, and the liquid crystal unit 42 (effect symbol display device 60 based on information received from the main board 102 or information input uniquely. The sub-board 104 that controls the operation of various rendering devices such as) is attached at a position corresponding to the opening of the set base 39.

  The set base 39 is connected to a prize ball tank 44 for storing a prize ball in the upper part thereof, a prize ball passage for rectifying and guiding a game ball stored in the prize ball tank 44, and stored in the prize ball tank 44. The payout unit 43 that can discharge the discharged balls downward in units of one ball, and the game balls that have flowed down from the payout unit 43 as prize balls discharge to the ball tray (upper ball tray 15 or lower ball tray 16). As shown in FIG. 2, the passage is formed and arranged in an inverted L shape from the upper side of the game board to the right side of the rear view, and an opening having an appropriate width is provided at a position corresponding to the center of the rear side of the game board. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit 48 is provided on the lower left side of the gaming machine as viewed from the rear, and AC power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine is supplied to the entire gaming machine (a control device including the main board 102 and the sub board 104, and the liquid crystal unit 42). Etc.) are converted, generated and supplied to various voltages used in the production device. On the right side of the power supply unit 48, a power switch 40 composed of a tilt switch for shutting off the power supplied from the power supply unit 48 to each part of the gaming machine is provided so that it does not turn off even if the game ball falls directly. It is provided to turn on when tilted to the side (when the switch is pushed down from the center of the switch).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the payout control board 45 is provided in the lower right side of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. The payout control board 45 mainly controls the payout unit 43 in accordance with an instruction related to payout from the main board 102 or an external lending request. And a firing control function for controlling the launching device so as to launch a game ball to the game area with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the launching handle 17, and a CPU / ROM / RWM (lead An input / output circuit or the like is provided as appropriate mainly with a write memory (hereinafter abbreviated).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 102 is provided at the lower center in the rear view of the game board 50, and mainly a lottery process based on winning in the first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63, etc. Central control functions of the entire gaming machine, such as processing related to the game machine's launching, processing to output control commands (control commands) for the sub board (production control board) 104, payout control board 45, etc., gaming state information, etc. As with the above-described payout control board 45, a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and an appropriate input / output circuit are provided.

  The sub-board 104 is integrally provided with the liquid crystal unit 42 at the upper center of the game board as viewed from the rear as shown in FIG. 2, and mainly controls the display content in the liquid crystal unit 42 (the effect symbol display device 60). Similar to the main board 102 and the payout control board 45, a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and an appropriate input / output circuit are provided. Since the sub-board 104 has a function of controlling an image, in addition to the main CPU for the sub-board, a CPU dedicated to image control for controlling the VDP for images and VDP is also mounted.

The main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the sub board 104 constitute a game control apparatus 100. Details of the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the sub board 104 will be described later. As for the sub-board 104, a main sub-board (sub-main board 301 in this embodiment) responsible for the main function of effect control and a sub-sub-board specialized for a specific effect function such as image creation (this implementation). In the example, it is divided into a sub-sub board 302), but the term “sub-board” is a general term for these. Details of the sub main board 301 and the sub sub board 302 will be described later. 2 is provided with an external relay terminal board 49 that relays signals from the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the like to devices external to the pachinko gaming machine 10.
<Outline of main functional blocks and functions of pachinko machines>

  FIG. 3 shows the game control device 100 and the input / output devices for the game control device 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment by functional blocks. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start winning port 62, a second starting winning port 63, a first big winning port 91, a second big winning port 92, a general winning port 72, an operating port 68, a first. 1 special symbol display device 70, second special symbol display device 71, production symbol display device 60, normal symbol display device 59, operation button 82, speaker 19, and game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected to each other. Allows transmission and reception of control signals. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 includes a main substrate 102 as a main control device that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub substrate as a sub-control device that controls design effects and the like. 104 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared. Note that since the payout control board 45 that actually exists as a part of the functions of the game control apparatus 100 and the functions of the parts controlled by the payout control board 45 can be general, FIG. Descriptions and explanations in are omitted, and necessary parts will be explained as appropriate.

In addition, configurations (particularly various functional means and functional parts) described as blocks in the block diagram in this embodiment include those corresponding to functions realized by the CPU, ROM, and RWM. ing.
<Details of electrical configuration of pachinko machines>

  Next, main ones of the above-described electrical configurations (see FIGS. 2 and 3) will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply board 251, a payout control board 45, a main board 102, and a sub board 104. The payout control board 45 and the like are connected to the power supply board 251. The payout control board 45 is connected to the main board 102, the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 252, the handle connection board 253, and the like. The main board 102 is connected to the game board connection board 254 and the effect interface A. A substrate (not shown) or the like is connected. A symbol display board 256 is connected to the game board connection board 254.

  Here, the power supply board 251 is provided in the power supply unit 48 described above. Although not shown, the payout control board 45 is also connected to a status display unit used for displaying the type of error, a card unit for executing monetary processing related to ball lending and ball lending processing, and the like. . Furthermore, a game ball lending device connection terminal board is connected to a ball operation board (not shown) used for ball operation. A touch switch (not shown) of a launching device, a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are connected to the handle connection board 253. In addition to the symbol display board 256, the game board connection board 254 includes the above-described passage detection device 69, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the winning detection device 78 of the first big winning opening 91, the big winning opening solenoid 80, A winning detection device 79 for the two major winning ports 92, a large winning port solenoid 81, a general winning detection device 73, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor (not shown), and the like are connected. Further, the symbol display board 256 is provided in the above-described special symbol display device 53, and the symbol display board 256 is provided with a first special symbol display device 70 and a second special symbol display device 71. ing.

  The effect interface A board described above relays the main board 102 and other devices, and the effect interface A board is connected to the sub board 104 and the effect interface B board (not shown). Further, the liquid crystal unit 42 is connected to the sub-board 104.

  The effect interface B board relays the effect interface A board or the sub board 104 and other devices. Although not shown, the effect interface B board is a plastic frame connection board and various frame illuminations. A board, various frame motors, various electric decoration boards for the center decoration 64, various movable body motors for movable effect members (93, 94, etc.), and the like are connected. Here, the frame motor is used to drive a movable effect member (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame.

  Connected to the plastic frame connection board are the dish illumination connection board 259 provided on the upper ball dish 15 and the lower ball dish 16, and the lower speaker connection board 260 among the various speaker connection boards connected to the various speakers 19. In addition, the effect button substrate 261 is connected to the dish illumination connection substrate 259. The effect button substrate 261 is provided in a button device provided with an operation button 82, and a switch (not shown) for detecting that the operation button is pressed or an operation button light emitter 82a (not shown). ) Etc. are installed.

  Next, the configuration of the power supply board 251 and the main board 102 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device is mounted on the main board 102. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. In addition, a certain RWM 503 and various circuits (not shown) such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. As the ROM 502, a built-in one and an external one may be used in combination.

  The RWM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply board 251 even after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off and data can be retained (backed up). The RWM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to a memory and an area (not shown), a backup area 503a is provided.

  The backup area 503a has a stack pointer, each register, I / O when the power is shut down (when power is cut off) due to a power failure (including a power failure due to an instantaneous voltage drop). This is an area for storing values such as O. When power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off based on information in the backup area 503a. The previous state is restored. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed at the time of power-off by an NMI interrupt process (power-off process), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in a control-start process at power-on. As the backup area 503a, an external RWM externally connected to the CPU 501 and connected to a backup power source can be used.

  The main board 102 is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal 504 of the CPU 501 of the main board 102 and the NMI terminal 514 of the payout control board 45 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 monitors the DC stable voltage (for example, 30 volts) which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 541 of the power supply board 251 and when this voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the power failure (power shutdown) ) Is generated, and a power interruption signal is output to the NMI terminal 504 of the CPU 501 on the main board 102 or another board. In response to the input of the power interruption signal, the CPU 501 on the main board 102 and the CPU 511 on the payout control board 45 immediately execute an NMI interrupt process.

  The power supply unit 541 of the power supply board 251 has a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage becomes less than the predetermined voltage. It is configured to maintain the output at a normal value. Therefore, the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  In the present embodiment, the sub main board 301 also has a value (0 or 1) indicating whether or not the power supply voltage is reduced from the main board 102 based on the power interruption signal from the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506. Is entered. The backup function of the sub main board 301 will be described later.

  Note that the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 can be disposed in a part other than the main board 102. For example, the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 may be formed on the power supply substrate 251 and a power interruption signal may be input from the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 to each substrate on the power supply substrate 251. It is also possible to omit the input of the power interruption signal from the main board 102 to the payout control board 45.

  In the payout control board 45, the CPU 511 that is an arithmetic device includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and an RWM 513 that is used as a work memory and the like.

  The RWM 513 on the payout control board 45 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power board 251 even after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shut off, like the RWM 503 on the main board 102. The RWM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  The sub board 104 includes a sub main board 301 and a sub sub board 302. Among these, the sub-main board 301 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RWM 523, an input port 527, an output port 528, a bus line (not shown), and the like. The output side of the main board 102 is connected to the input side of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RWM 523, output port 528, and the like are connected to the output side of the input port 527. The sub main board 301 is provided with a sound control circuit 820 used for sound output control.

  The sub-sub board 302 includes a video RWM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 530, an output port 529, a bus line (not shown), and the like. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the sub main board 301, and the output side of the input port 530 is connected to the video RWM 524, the character ROM 525, the image controller 526, and the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the sub main board 301 controls the display of the effect symbol display device 60 based on the effect control command (command) for symbol display transmitted from the main substrate 102. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RWM 523 is for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. Memory.

  The video RWM 524 of the sub-sub board 302 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the effect symbol display device 60, and the display contents of the effect symbol display device 60 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RWM 524. . The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of the CPU 521, the video RWM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RWM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. The design is displayed on the effect design display device 60 by superimposing the designs in the order of the layers in which the priorities are determined.

  The power supply board 251 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a predetermined voltage supplied from the outside, and supplies a predetermined amount of voltage for driving various switches, motors, logic circuits, etc. to the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the like. Supply.

The initialization switch circuit unit 543 outputs an RWM erase signal for clearing backup data to the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 when the initialization switch 544 is pressed by, for example, a game hall clerk at power-on. It has a circuit to do. When the RWM erase signal is input when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 clear the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a.
<Functional configuration of main board and sub board>

  Next, the main board 102 and the sub board 104 will be described from a functional side. As shown in FIG. 5, the main board 102 in the present embodiment is a ball determination unit 110, a first lottery unit 126, a second lottery unit 128, a general drawing lottery unit 136, a holding control unit 116, and a main display control unit 118. , Condition holding means 176, special game control means 120, specific game execution means 122, opening / closing control means 124, small hit game control means 330, advance information notification means 157, and command transmission means 332. Further, the main board 102 includes error control means 333.

  On the other hand, the sub-board 104 in this embodiment is constituted by the sub-main board 301 and the sub-sub-board 302 as described above. Of these, the sub-main board 301 is the pattern storage means 130 as shown in FIG. , Symbol mode determining means 131, effect determining means 132, and effect display control means 134. The sub main board 301 includes command receiving means 304 and effect mode transmitting means 305. Further, the sub-main board 301 is provided with sound control means 312 for controlling speaker output and the like, and light control means 313 for controlling game effect lamp output and the like. The sub main board 301 is provided with an error image forming unit 314, a time management unit 315, an additional information storage unit 316, and a management operation input unit 317. Further, of these, the error image forming means 314 includes a still image creating means 341, a command information storage means 342, a two-dimensional code creating means 343, and a time information creating means 344.

  Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub main board 301 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub main board 301 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub main board 301.

  However, since data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub main board 301 is unidirectional from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301, the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. Each component is arranged on the main board 102 and the sub main board 301. As described above, since the one-way transmission of data from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 is maintained, data can be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub main board 301 to the configuration included in the main board 102. In addition, no data transmission can be requested. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 102 cannot be referred to from the sub main board 301 unless the main board 102 unilaterally transmits the information to the sub main board 301.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub sub board 302 includes an effect mode receiving unit 308, an effect executing unit 309, and the like, as in the sub main board 301. Further, the sub-sub board 302 includes an error display execution unit 310 and a still image storage unit 311. Then, the sub sub board 302 outputs image frame data for start waiting display, standby screen (standby demo) display, presentation display, error display, etc. based on a command (display command) from the sub main board 301, Various effects are displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. In this embodiment, in communication between the sub-main board 301 and the sub-sub board 302, a command or the like for transmitting the operation state of the sub-sub board 302 is output from the sub-sub board 302 to the sub-main board 301.
<< Main functions of main board >>

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball won the second start winning opening 63. Judge that When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The first lottery means 126 for executing the first lottery corresponding to entering the first start winning opening 62 is the first lottery value acquiring means 112, the first winning / failing determining means 113, the first pattern determining means 114, the first 1 design determination means 320 is included. The second lottery means 128 for executing the second lottery corresponding to the ball entering the second start winning opening 63 is the second lottery value acquiring means 115, the second winning / failing determining means 117, the second pattern determining means 119, the second 2 symbol determination means 322 is included. The result of the first lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 192 in the first special symbol display device 70, and in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60 in the form of variable display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c. Indicated by The result of the second lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, the form of variable display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c. Indicated by

  When the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 start the symbol variation, the lottery result corresponding to the symbol variation is transmitted to the effect determining unit 132 together with the symbol variation control command.

  The first lottery value acquisition unit 112 acquires a random number value as the first winning / no-win lottery value for the first lottery when the first start winning opening 62 is entered. The second lottery value acquisition unit 115 acquires a random number value as the second winning / no-win lottery value for the second lottery when the player enters the second start winning opening 63. For example, the values acquired as the first winner / lottery value and the second winner / lottery value for the winner lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. In the present embodiment, the random numbers acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are a hardware random number (built-in random number generated inside the CPU 501) sharing one generating device configured by hardware. It is generated by a two-stage random number generation means that calculates (adds) a software random number (soft random number) extracted by a software random number generation program (a counter or the like that is updated every interrupt). Incidentally, if the acquisition timings are exactly the same, the hardware random number value based on the first start winning opening and the hardware random number value based on the second starting winning opening are acquired the same value. Therefore, it is designed so that only one random number acquisition system fails and does not have an unexpected game probability. The value acquired by the first lottery value acquisition unit 112 and the second lottery value acquisition unit 115 as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is temporarily held by the holding control unit 116. However, the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are suspended within a range not exceeding the predetermined retention upper limit number retained by the suspension control means 116.

The first winning / failing determining means 113 executes a determining whether or not to shift to the special game or the small hit game based on the first winning / losing lottery value. The second success / failure determination means 117 executes a failure determination to determine whether or not to shift to the special game or the small hit game based on the second winning / failure lottery value. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 hold a success / failure determination table referred to in the determination of success / failure.
<< Numerical numbers related to the lottery >>

  FIG. 8 shows a correspondence between a random number per special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “success / random number”) that is a random value serving as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value and the lottery result. The success / failure determination table in this figure associates determination results of big hits, small hits, and outliers with winning / failure lottery values. Depending on the respective range settings, The probability of success / failure is determined. The first hit determination unit 113 and the second hit determination unit 117 (see FIG. 5) refer to the determination table of FIG. In both the first lottery performed by the first winning / failing determination unit 113 and the second lottery performed by the second winning / failing determination unit 117, a big hit is made only when the winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of “63239 to 63402” in normal times. When the probability changes, the range of the big hit is expanded, and not only when the winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of “63239 to 63402” but also when the lottery falls within the range of “63403 to 64878”. Thus, the range corresponding to the big hit changes according to the gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the success / failure lottery values are “0 to 63238” and “65535”, there is a genuine deviation that does not correspond to the big hit range and the small hit range. That is, the lottery result corresponding to the upper limit value “65535” and the range from “0” to “63238” which is the lower limit value of the success / failure random value range are different.

  Further, in the case where the winning lottery value is “64879 to 65429”, the lottery result is a small hit only in the first lottery, and the lottery result is lost in the second lottery. Further, in the case where the success / failure lottery value is “65430 to 65534”, the lottery result is a small hit in both the first lottery and the second lottery. That is, the first lottery has a wider range corresponding to the small hit than the second lottery, and the small win is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, the case where it does not correspond to the big hit is defined as a deviation in a broad sense, but since the game nature that assigns the lottery result of the small hit to a part of the broad sense of deviation is adopted, the explanation is concise. Therefore, here, only genuine detachment is referred to as “detachment” in a narrow sense.

  In this way, a group consisting of consecutive numbers for each lottery result is formed in the numerical range of the random numbers. For example, in the first lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the numerical value range “0-63238” is the first outlier group, “63239-63402” is the first jackpot group, and “63403-64878” is The second big hit group, “64879-65534” is the small hit group, and “65535” is the second outlier group.

  The number of random numbers corresponding to the first loss is 63239. Furthermore, the number of random numbers corresponding to jackpot 1 is 164, and the number of random numbers corresponding to jackpot 2 is 1476. The big hit probability at the normal probability in the first game is 164/65536, and the big hit probability at the high probability is 1640 (= 1476 + 164) / 65536. Further, the number of random numbers corresponding to the small hit is 656, and the small hit probability is 656/65536.

  Further, as described above, the success / failure random number can take a value in the range of “0 to 65535”. In this embodiment, the failure / randomness number is a built-in random number (hardware random number) in the numerical range of “0 to 65535”. And a soft random number (software random number) per special symbol in the numerical range of “0 to 65520”. The built-in random number is a value extracted from the built-in random number table. In the built-in random number table, numerical values in a predetermined range (for example, “0 to 65535”) are arranged in an arbitrary order, and a count value is incremented by 1 by hardware (counter circuit) using a clock input to the CPU 501. Each time a numerical value arbitrarily arranged in the built-in random number table becomes an acquisition target according to the arrangement order regardless of the magnitude relation of the numerical values. Then, the numerical values in the acquired internal random number table are extracted and used for calculation with the soft random numbers. It can be said that such a built-in random number is a random number generated by a random number generation device including a hardware configuration.

On the other hand, the software random number is a random number generated by a random number generation device having a software configuration in which numerical values arranged in ascending order or descending order are obtained by adding one count value for each interrupt by a programmed counter. It can be said. In this embodiment, the random number of soft random numbers per special symbol is “65521” which is a prime number, and the software random number added to the built-in random number as the addition source is more than the built-in random number. The random value range (the size of the random number) is set small. In addition, the generation of the random number is not limited to simply adding the built-in random number and the software random number, but for example, adding or adding / subtracting / adding / subtracting a predetermined number is performed. , Another calculation may be used.
<< Numerical numbers related to symbol lottery >>

  The first symbol determination means 320 and the second symbol determination means 322 shown in FIG. 5 separately obtain the above-described symbol lottery value (design random number per special symbol; hereinafter, also referred to as “symbol random number”) and the above-described determination of success / failure. Based on the result, the stop symbol is determined at the start of symbol variation. The first symbol determination means 320 and the second symbol determination means 322 hold a plurality of symbol determination tables that are referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol. The first symbol determination unit 320 and the second symbol determination unit 322 refer to different symbol determination tables depending on the determination result.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a symbol determination table. FIG. 9A is a table that is referred to when the determination result of the first lottery is a big win, and FIG. 9B is the case where the determination result of the second lottery is a big hit. FIG. 9C is a table to be referred to when the determination result is out of place, and FIG. 9D is a table to be referred to when the determination result is a small hit. . The first symbol determination means 320 and the second symbol determination means 322 refer to the symbol determination table of this diagram in symbol determination. Each symbol determination table defines the correspondence between the special symbols represented by the symbols α and β other than the numbers and characters “0” to “8” and the first symbol lottery value or the second symbol lottery value. ing. Each type of special symbol is associated with the success / failure determination result of big hit, small hit, and out of place, a predetermined odd number corresponds to the big hit, an even number corresponds to the big hit, and the symbols α and β Corresponds to the detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first lottery, special symbols “7”, “5”, “3”, “3”, which are predetermined odd numbers among the special symbols “0” to “8”. 1 and even numbers “0” and “2” are symbol lottery values “0 to 124”, “125 to 499”, “500 to 714”, “715 to 734”, and “735”, respectively. 799 ”and“ 800 to 999 ”. Furthermore, special symbols “7”, “5”, “3”, “1”, “0”, “2” include 16R probability variation, 16R probability variation (actual 4R), 4R probability variation (successful battle), 4R, which will be described later. Various jackpots of probability change (battle failure / latency), 4R probability change (no ball exit / latency), and 4R normal (battle failure / no speed) are associated with each other. Here, the special symbol relating to the first lottery may be referred to as the first special symbol, the special symbol 1, the special symbol 1, the symbol 1, etc. in addition to the first special symbol described above.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the second lottery, the special symbols “7”, “3”, “0”, “2” are symbol lottery values “0-499”, “500”, respectively. To 669 ”,“ 670 to 799 ”, and“ 800 to 999 ”. In addition, special symbols “7”, “3”, “0”, “2” include 16R probability variation, 4R probability variation, 4R probability variation (no ball exit), and 4R normal (no ball exit / time reduction limit). Are associated with each of the various jackpots. Here, the special symbol related to the second lottery may be referred to as the second special symbol, the special symbol 2, the special symbol 2, the symbol 2, etc. in addition to the second special symbol described above.

  Hereinafter, the types of jackpots in the first lottery and the second lottery described above will be described. First, in the present embodiment, there are a big hit that repeats a unit game 16 times (hereinafter also referred to as “16R big hit” as appropriate) and a big hit that repeats a unit game four times (hereinafter also referred to as “4R big hit” as appropriate). Of these, for the 16R jackpot, in the special game, when the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened for about 30 seconds, or the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is 9 There is a game in which a single winning game is terminated by temporarily closing a grand prize opening when a game ball exceeding a ball is dropped. Such a special game is a so-called out-of-ball game with the aim of allowing a player to acquire game balls, and also attempts to acquire more game balls by the player.

  In addition, there is a 16R big hit in which a player can obtain only the same number of balls as a special game in which a unit game is repeated only four times during a special game. Such a 16R jackpot makes it possible to acquire a smaller number of balls (for example, about a fraction) than the normal 16R jackpot that allows a player to acquire many balls. It can be said that it is substantially the same as 4R big hit from the surface of the ball. Such a 16R jackpot is called “16R (actual 4R) jackpot” with the addition of “actual 4R”. As a special game in this 16R (actual 4R) big hit, out of the 16 big prize opening, 4 times are executed in the same pattern as the 16R big hit, and the rest is a very short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds) There are things that are open.

  In addition, as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in 16R (actual 4R) big hit, four relatively long opening is continuously performed at the beginning of the special game, and a short opening is continuously performed thereafter. It is possible to employ what is performed, what is performed for a short time continuously at the beginning of the special game, and continuously performed for a long time thereafter. In addition, an opening pattern in which one or more short-time opening is interposed before and after each long-time opening, or a special game control mode in which these opening patterns are switched and executed for each round is also adopted. Is possible.

  Furthermore, with regard to 4R jackpots, in all unit games, when the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened for about 30 seconds, or in the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 There is one that closes the grand prize opening once when nine or more game balls are dropped and ends one unit game. Such a special game in 4R big hit is a so-called out-of-ball game with the aim of allowing a player to acquire a game ball, and the player has a smaller amount than a normal 16R big hit (for example, about a fraction) ) Can be obtained.

  In addition, the 4R big hit is a so-called no-pick hit that prevents the player from acquiring a turn during a special game. In the present embodiment, such a big hit without a ball is represented by adding “no ball”. The 4R big hit without a ball is also referred to as “4R (no ball)” or “4R (no ball)”. As a special game in this 4R (no ball) big hit, there can be mentioned a case where each of the four big winning openings is opened for a very short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds). In addition, as described above, the first opening time of the first big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) in the small hit game when winning the small hit is about 0.2 seconds, The opening mode of the big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) is to prevent the game balls from entering.

  In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state such as the above-mentioned probability change and time reduction occurs with various big hits, but the type of big hit is also distinguished by the combination with the specific gaming state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot and the specific game state are combined as follows for each of the first lottery related to the first start winning opening 62 and the second lottery related to the second start winning opening 63. ing.

  First, in the first lottery, for both the 16R big hit and the 4R big hit, there is a big hit that becomes a probable change state after the end of the special game accompanying the big hit. Such big hits are referred to as “16R probability variation” and “4R probability variation”. In the present embodiment, the first lottery is provided with the aforementioned 16R (actual 4R), and this 16R (actual 4R) is also combined with probability variation. The 16R (actual 4R) combined with the probability variation is referred to as “16R probability variation (actual 4R)”. Further, in this embodiment, the 16R big hits provided in the first lottery are shown as big hits corresponding to the symbols “7” and “5” in FIG. There are only two types (actual 4R).

  In addition, for the first lottery, the above-mentioned 4R (no departure) big hit is combined with probability variation, and 4R (no departure) combined with this variation is referred to as “4R probability variation (no departure)”. Called. In addition, for the first lottery, there is a jackpot that does not change after the special game associated with the jackpot, and hereinafter, the 4R jackpot that does not change the probability is referred to as “4R normal”.

  Furthermore, the type of jackpot is also divided according to the relationship with the contents of the effect (reach effect) executed during the reach. A big hit is provided by a combination of “Battle Failure Production” and “Hidden Production”.

  Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 9A as a big hit corresponding to the symbol “3”, a big hit of 4R probability change (battle success) is provided by combining 4R probability change with “battle success production”. It has been. And when this 4R probability change (battle success) is hit, 4R probability change occurs after the battle success effect at the time of reach. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9A as a big hit corresponding to the symbol “1”, the big hit of 4R probability change (battle failure / latency) combining “Battle failure effect” and “Hidden effect” is combined with 4R probability change. Is provided. If this 4R probability change (battle failure / latency) is hit, a 4R special game is executed after the battle failure effect at the time of reach, and the game in the subsequent probability change state is executing the “latency effect” Done. For big hits with multiple characteristics such as “battle failure production” and “latent production”, “4” probability change (battle failure / latency) ”with the symbol“ / ”(slash) interposed. It represents.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a 4R probability change (no exit / latency) big hit is provided by combining the 4R probability change (no exit) with a “latency effect”. ), A 4R special game is executed to operate the first grand prize winning opening 91 in an open pattern with no ball, and the game in the probability change state is performed while executing the “latent effect”. . In addition, there is a big hit of 4R normal (battle failure / no time shortage) combining 4R normal (no time shortage) with "Battle failure production", and if you hit this 4R normal (battle failure / no time shortage) The 4R special game is executed after the battle failure effect at the time of reach, and the game in the normal probability state thereafter is performed without a short time.

  As described above, the types of jackpots are also divided according to the presence or absence of the short time, which is one of the specific games, and the contents. In this embodiment, the 16R probability variation, the 16R probability variation (actual 4R), the 4R probability variation ( For the 16R probability variation, 4R probability variation, 4R probability variation (no ball exit) in the second lottery, the short time for which the period is set to the next big hit is combined. The 4R probability change (battle failure / latency), the 4R probability change (no ball exit / latency), and the above-mentioned 4R normal (battle failure / timelessness) related to the first game are not given time.

  Further, in this embodiment, regarding the big hit of the second game, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), there are cases in which the time is combined with 4R normal (no ball). This 4R normal (no ball) is assigned to the result of the symbol “2”, and the short-term period is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol 192 and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol 193. The number is limited to less than 100. Here, the limited number of time reductions is 20 in total. In this way, for the big hit with the limited number of time reductions, a description of “time reduction limitation” is added and expressed as “4R normal (time reduction limitation)”. Note that the limited number of time reductions may be, for example, 80 times, 60 times, or 40 times, and at least two of these times may be allocated to different types of jackpots.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for the first lottery, 16R probability variation, 16R probability variation (actual 4R), 4R probability variation (battle success), 4R probability variation (battle failure / latency), 4R probability variation (no ball exit / There are 6 types of big hits (latency) and 4R normal (battle failure / no time reduction). For the 2nd lottery, 16R probability variation, 4R probability variation, 4R probability variation (no exit ball), and 4R normal There are four types of big hits (no departure / short time limit).

  9C, the symbol α is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0-479”, and the symbol β is associated with the symbol lottery value range “480-999”.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, special symbols “4”, “6”, and “8” that are even numbers among the special symbols “0” to “8” are associated with the small hits. The special symbol “4” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0-332”, the special symbol “6” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “333-665”, and the special symbol “8” is symbol lottery. Corresponding to the value range “666-999”.

  Here, the symbols corresponding to the symbols α and β are used for the following effects control. That is, when a small hit occurs for the first special symbol 192, the limited frequency pattern table is referred to as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. At this time, the limited frequency pattern table of the first special symbol 192 is referred to in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped, and the variation pattern is selected. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed as the off symbol α, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 10 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. In addition, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed with the off symbol β, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 20 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. Thereby, since the special effect can be executed in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped at, the range of the design of the effect can be widened. In the following, depending on the situation, the effect performed using the limited frequency pattern table is referred to as a limited frequency pattern effect.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols α and β are both associated with the limited frequency pattern effect, but are not associated with the limited frequency pattern effect (eg, “-” (hyphen)). May be added. By doing so, it is possible to set the occurrence probability of the limited frequency pattern effect in the case of a loss more finely. For example, by setting the ratio of the symbol lottery value of the symbol “-” to be sufficiently larger than the ratio of the symbols α and β, it is possible to realize game control in which the limited frequency pattern effect is not executed in most cases of deviation. .

  Also, in this embodiment, when the result of the lottery is a big hit, the special value (non-probable variation) that does not change with certainty is not added to the upper limit value “999” in the numerical range of the above-described symbol random number. Assigned. In addition, the lottery result of the non-probable variation symbol may be assigned to the lower limit “0”, and the lottery result of the non-probable variation symbol may be assigned to both the upper limit value and the lower limit value.

  The above-described symbol lottery is performed by software random numbers, and the random number generation process is simplified as compared with the winning lottery using both software random numbers and hardware random numbers. This is because the lottery is likely to be a subject of fraud, whereas the symbol lottery is not subject to fraud compared to the lottery, so the crystal oscillator required to generate hardware random numbers for the symbol lottery This is because a configuration that does not require the use of such components is used.

In addition, as described above, a group composed of numerical values that are consecutive for each lottery result is formed in the numerical range of the design random numbers. For example, in the first lottery, in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9A, numerical ranges “0 to 124”, “125 to 499”, “500 to 714”, “715 to 734”. ”,“ 735-799 ”, and“ 800-999 ”are associated with the special symbols“ 7 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 0 ”, and“ 2 ”, respectively. Each group. Furthermore, in the second lottery, in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9B, numerical ranges “0 to 499”, “500 to 669”, “670 to 799”, and “800 to 999”. "Are groups associated with the special symbols" 7 "," 3 "," 0 ", and" 2 ", respectively. For the limited variation pattern effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 9C, the numerical range “0 to 479” is a group associated with the symbol α, and “480 to 999” is the symbol. It is a group associated with β. Further, in the case of small hits, the numerical ranges “0 to 332”, “333 to 665”, and “666 to 999” are associated with the special symbols “4”, “6”, and “8”, respectively. Each group has become.
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  Returning to FIG. 5, the first pattern determining means 114 separately acquires a variation pattern in which a variation process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect symbol display device 60 is determined. Is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The second pattern determining means 119 has a plurality of variation patterns in which a symbol variation display process to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect symbol display device 60 is determined based on a second pattern lottery value separately acquired. Determine from the variation pattern. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 each hold or share a plurality of variation pattern tables as variation pattern selection criteria to be referred to for determining the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern, a variation time from a variation start to a stop when the special symbol is variably displayed is determined, and has various variation times depending on the type. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses. The plurality of variation pattern tables are determined so that the variation time selection tendency (the trend related to the variation display time of the variation pattern to be selected) is different as the correspondence relationship between the variation pattern and the lottery value.

  The plurality of variation pattern tables include a limited frequency pattern table that is a selection criterion that is different from the other variation pattern tables in the tendency of the effect contents. In the limited frequency pattern table, when the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determining means 320 corresponds to the small hit, it is referred to in a limited period after the end of the small hit game.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the variation pattern table. The first pattern determining unit 114 or the second pattern determining unit 119 refers to the variation pattern for deviation shown in FIG. 10A when the result of the determination is wrong. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 refer to the variation pattern table of this figure in variation pattern determination. When the determination result is 16R big hit, the fluctuation pattern table for 16R big hit shown in FIG. When the determination result is 4R big hit or small hit, the variation pattern table for 4R big hit and small hit shown in FIG. 10C is referred.

  In FIG. 10A, the pattern lottery value “0 to 2599” is associated with the super reach “super 1”, and the pattern lottery value “2600 to 4999” is associated with the super reach “super 2”. It has been. The pattern lottery value “5000 to 49999” is associated with any variation pattern of “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach”. As described above, when the determination result is out of order, any of super reach, normal reach, and no reach may be selected. In the variation pattern table for loss, particularly when a variation pattern of “no reach” is selected, a different table is referred to so that a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the normal state is selected in the short time state. Further, the variation pattern table for loss is defined so that the column to be referred to is different for each number of reservations.

  In FIG. 10B, the super lot of “Super 1” is associated with the pattern lottery value “0 to 23519”, and the super reach of “Super 2” is associated with the pattern lottery value “23520 to 47039”. It has been. The pattern lottery value “47040 to 48999” is associated with the reach of “normal 1”, and the pattern lottery value “4900 to 49999” is associated with the reach of “normal 2”. As described above, when the determination result is 16R big hit, a variation pattern with reach is selected.

  In FIG. 10C, the pattern lottery value “0-23999” is associated with the super reach “super 3”, and the pattern lottery value “24000-49999” is associated with the normal reach “normal 3”. ing. As described above, when the determination result is 4R big hit or small hit, “Super 3” or “Normal 3” is selected with a probability of about 50%.

  The pattern lottery described above is performed by software random numbers as in the case of the symbol lottery, and the random number generation process is simplified as compared with the random lottery using both software random numbers and hardware random numbers. This is similar to the symbol lottery, where the winning lottery is likely to be subject to fraud, whereas the pattern lottery is less likely to be subject to fraud than the winning lottery, so a hardware random number is generated for the pattern lottery. This is because it is possible to eliminate the use of parts such as a crystal oscillator necessary for the above.

  In addition, as described above, a group of numerical values that are continuous for each lottery result is formed in the numerical range of the variable pattern lottery values (hereinafter also referred to as “variable pattern random numbers”). In the case of a loss, as shown in FIG. 10A, the pattern lottery values “0 to 2599”, “2600 to 4999”, and “5000 to 49999” are the “super 1” group, “ The group of “Super 2”, “Normal 1”, “Normal 2”, and “No reach” are associated with each other. Also, in the case of 16R big hit, as shown in FIG. 10B, the pattern lottery values “0-23519”, “23520-47039”, “47040-48999”, and “49000-49999” Each of “Super 1”, “Super 2”, “Normal 1”, and “Normal 2” reach is associated with each other. Further, in the case of 4R big hit or small hit, as shown in FIG. 10C, the pattern lottery values “0-23999” and “240000-49999” are the reach of “Super 3” and “Normal 3”, respectively. Are associated groups. It should be noted that other variation patterns of “super 1”, “super 2”, “normal 1”, “normal 2” and “no reach” described above may be added. For example, it may be subdivided into variation patterns with different variation times.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the variation pattern table for loss in detail. In the fluctuation pattern table 210a of this figure, the range of the pattern lottery value associated with the fluctuation pattern is different for each number of holds. Specifically, the smaller the number of holds, the wider the range of pattern lottery values assigned to variation patterns with a relatively long variation time, and the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time will be selected is increased. . Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer as the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is smaller. Therefore, when the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is less than a predetermined number, for example, 1 to 2, the selection probability of the variation pattern having a long variation time becomes higher than usual, and the variation time is increased. It tends to be relatively long.
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  Returning to FIG. 5, the general drawing lottery means 136 executes a lottery by acquiring a lottery value when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. The result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59. The general symbol lottery means 136 holds a symbol determination table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. The symbol determination table defines the correspondence between the lottery value and the normal symbol, and the normal symbol lottery means 136 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol with reference to the symbol determination table. When the determined stop symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, and after the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the stop symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 sets the second start winning opening. 63 normal electric accessories are expanded for a predetermined time. The lottery value of the normal symbol is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the lottery value is held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. If the symbol change corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the first lottery is newly executed, the first holding means 144 draws the special drawing lottery value related to the new first lottery. Suspend until the variable display start of the symbol corresponding to the value. In the present embodiment, the special drawing lottery value related to the first lottery is held up to four random numbers. If the symbol change corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the second lottery is newly executed, the second holding means 146 draws the special drawing lottery value related to the new second lottery. Suspend until the variable display start of the symbol corresponding to the value. In the present embodiment, the special figure lottery value related to the second lottery is held up to four random numbers. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. These holding numbers are represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the first special figure holding lamp 20, the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the general figure holding lamp 22, respectively. The number of holds by the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 is also displayed in the display area 194.

  The lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially digested over the lottery value held by the first holding means 144 and the symbol variation is displayed. Therefore, even if the big hit lottery value is held in the first holding means 144, the symbol variation corresponding to the big hit lottery value of the first holding means 144 is not displayed as long as the second holding means 146 holds. Therefore, even if there is a big hit hold in the first holding means 144, there is a possibility that multiple consecutive big hits can be obtained by continuing to hit the second hold means 146 until a big hit hold is entered.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128.

  The first special figure control means 148 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery when the special figure acquisition value related to the second lottery is held by the second holding means 146. On the other hand, the second special figure control means 150 starts the symbol variation display corresponding to the second lottery regardless of whether or not the special figure acquisition value related to the first lottery is held by the first holding means 144. . Thereby, when the lottery value is held by both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially read and the symbol variation is displayed. The In such a case, the lottery value held in the first holding means 144 is not read until the number of holdings in the second holding means 146 becomes zero, and the symbol variation thereof does not start.

  The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. It transmits to the above-mentioned effect display control means 134. When transmitting a variation start command, a value that can identify the result of the determination, the stop symbol, the variation pattern, or the like, or a value that indicates whether the first lottery or the second lottery is used as a command at the time of variation start Transmit to the sub main board 301. When transmitting the variation stop command, a value indicating the stop symbol may be transmitted to the effect display control means 134 together with the variation stop command. By transmitting these change start commands and change stop commands, the change display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 are synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a normal symbol variation display.

  The condition holding means 176 holds a special game operating condition as a condition for shifting to a special game including a unit game that involves opening a special winning opening a plurality of times. The special game operation condition is a result indicating that the game shifts to the special game in the first lottery or the second lottery, and the content of the condition is that the symbol variation corresponding to the lottery is stopped.

  When the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 results in the transition to the special game, the special game control unit 120 operates the special game when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the first big winning opening 91. Similarly, the special game control means 120, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 results in the transition to the special game, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode It is determined that the special game operation condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the second big prize opening 92.

  When the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 330 is stopped when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the small hit game operating condition is satisfied, and the first big winning opening 91 is opened to execute the small hit game. Similarly, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 330 stops the second special symbol 193 in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the small hit game operating condition is satisfied, and the second big prize opening 92 is opened to execute the small hit game.

  Furthermore, the small hit game control means 330 has a function of notifying the sub main board 301 of the number of consecutive small hits to the sub-main board 301, and the number of times that the small hit game is continuously generated without any gap or big hit. Count and output. It is not limited to notifying the sub main board 301 of the number of consecutive small hits, but whether or not the number of consecutive small hits has reached a predetermined number, or the number of consecutive small hits is set to a predetermined number within a predetermined period. Whether or not it has been reached is determined, and when the number of consecutive small hits reaches a predetermined number, the sub-main board 301 may be notified to that effect.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game executing means 122 shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the special game according to the type of jackpot. On the other hand, the transition to the probability variation state after the end of the special game is limited to the case where the symbol determined by the first symbol determination means 320 or the second symbol determination means 322 is a jackpot symbol accompanying the transition to probability variation. The time-short state is continued until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 reaches a predetermined number of end conditions, for example, 100 times from the end of the special game. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 select a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. On the other hand, the probability variation state is continued until a special game with the next jackpot is executed according to the type of jackpot. During the probability variation state, the probability that the success / failure determination result by the first success / failure determination unit 113 or the second success / failure determination unit 117 is a big hit is maintained at a high value.

  Prior information notifying means 157, when there is a ball entering the first start winning opening 62, the first lottery means 126 for the ball regardless of whether the symbol variation display corresponding to the ball is started. The information indicating the lottery value is transmitted to the sub main board 301. In addition, when the second start winning opening 63 is entered, the lottery value by the second lottery means 128 is shown for the entered regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the entered is started. Information is transmitted to the sub main board 301. Hereinafter, information indicating these lottery values is also referred to as a “pending lottery value”. The holding lottery value includes information indicating whether the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63 is entered, and a pre-determination result / design range / pattern range.

  The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory at the second start winning prize opening 63. In the special game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the big prize opening solenoid 80 or the big prize opening solenoid 81 to open the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92. In addition, the opening / closing control means 124 performs an opening extension that causes the expansion mechanism of the second start winning opening 63 to be expanded for a longer time than in the normal state in the probability changing state and the short time state after the normal special game.

The error control means 333 has a function of determining the presence or absence of various errors in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Furthermore, the error control means 333 executes various error processes such as specifying the type of error, stopping the target operation, error indicator light control for error notification, and canceling the error when the cause of the error is resolved. The types of errors that can be detected in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the handling when various errors occur will be described later.
<< Main functions of sub-main board >>

  In the sub-main board 301, the command receiving unit 304 receives various commands from the main board 102, and is determined and controlled by a symbol mode determining unit 131, an effect determining unit 132, an effect display control unit 134, and the like as will be described later. The production mode information related to the production mode is transmitted to the sub-sub board 302 via the production mode transmission means 305.

  The pattern storage means 130 provided in the sub-main substrate 301 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 in the variation of the decorative symbol 190 and the display process thereof are determined. The effect pattern is displayed separately from a plurality of variable effect patterns in which the change process from start to stop of the change and the change process in the change display of the decorative pattern 190 and the change display of the decorative pattern are displayed, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot And a plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the height of the notice before the change display stops.

  The effect determining means 132 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 by the effect display control means 134 according to the result of the first lottery received from the first lottery means 126 or the result of the second lottery received from the second lottery means 128. The contents of the production to be performed are determined. The effect determining unit 132 selects any one of a plurality of variation effect pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the first pattern determining unit 114 or the second pattern determining unit 119 and selects the pattern storage unit 130. Read from. The effect determination means 132 determines the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c based on the stop symbol or variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128.

  The stop symbols of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are formed as a combination of three symbols, and are specified when, for example, the determination result of the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates a transition to a special game of 16R big hit. For example, a combination of three symbols such as “777” and “555” is selected. In this case, it is possible to select a decorative symbol related to the same number as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 as the numbers aligned as the decorative symbols 190a to 190c. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “7”, the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c are “777”. Or you may make it show the big hit also by the combination of the design in which the specific symbol which shows that it is a hit is at least one of three symbols.

  A specific combination is also selected when the determination result is a 4R big hit or a small hit, but for example, a so-called “cross” combination such as “333” is displayed, or “757” is displayed. There is a case where the display of the out of reach is performed or a combination of all different symbols such as “357”. When the determination result is neither big hit nor small hit, a combination that is out of reach or a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is displayed. In the case of neither big hit nor small hit, a combination that does not correspond to a specific combination selected at the time of 4R big hit or small hit may be selected. Then, the effect determining unit 132 sends the stop symbol combinations of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c and the decorative symbol variation effect pattern data to the effect display control unit 134.

  In the decorative pattern variation effect pattern data, a decorative symbol variation display mode, that is, a variation process from a variation start to a variation stop and a variation process are defined. The variation effect pattern includes a reach pattern that displays a stop symbol combination that is a hit state or a disagreement mode after a reach state that becomes a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, and a stop pattern that is a slip state without passing a reach state An unreachable pattern that displays the combination is included. In particular, the patterns that go through the reach state include patterns with various short and long fluctuation times. As described above, a reach pattern with a relatively short fluctuation time is called “normal reach” and a reach with a long fluctuation time is used. The pattern is called “super reach”. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects a variation effect pattern of a decorative symbol having the same variation time as the special symbol, according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The above-described normal reach and super reach on the sub main board 301 correspond to the fluctuation patterns such as “normal 1”, “normal 2”, “super 1”, and “super 2” on the main board 102 described above. The above-described non-reach pattern on the sub-main substrate 301 corresponds to the “no reach” variation pattern on the main substrate 102 as well. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a large number of variation patterns of the sub-main substrate 301 are provided corresponding to each variation pattern of the main substrate 102, and the variation pattern selected on the main substrate 102 is the sub-pattern. When notified to the main board 301 as a command, the sub-main board 301 selects one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be selected for the designated fluctuation pattern. When the variation pattern on the main substrate 102 is further subdivided, a larger number of variation patterns on the sub-main substrate 301 are provided corresponding to the subdivision on the main substrate 102. In addition, the various variation patterns on the sub main board 301 may be used in combination with the above-described various notice effect patterns.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168 and a second effect control means 170. The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing related to sound output (sound) such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 19.

  The first effect control means 168 and the second effect control means 170 use the first lottery result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery result by the second lottery means 128 as the selected variation effect pattern data. Therefore, the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c are displayed in a variable manner in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60.

  The first effect control means 168 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery when the information relating to the second lottery is reserved by the second reservation means 146. The second effect control means 170 starts the symbol variation display corresponding to the second lottery regardless of whether or not the information relating to the first lottery is held by the first holding means 144. As a result, when the lottery value is held by both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially read out, and the decorative design fluctuates. Is displayed. In such a case, the lottery value held by the first holding unit 144 is not read until the number of holdings of the second holding unit 146 becomes zero, and the variation of the decorative design does not start. Thus, the effect display control means 134 causes the effect symbol display device 60 to display the symbol variation effect including the variation display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c.

  The effect determination unit 132 stores the pending lottery value notified by the prior information notification unit 157 in a predetermined buffer area. Furthermore, the effect determination means 132 includes a lottery value relating to the change (the change display being executed at that time) as the main determination result notified from the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 of the main board 102, The notice effect is displayed according to the reserved lottery value notified in advance by the information notification means 157 and stored in the buffer area. Specifically, a notice effect that is a precursor to suggest the presence or absence of a big hit in the pending lottery value in which symbol variation is performed at a future time is displayed. The effect determining means 132 executes a predetermined notice lottery for determining whether or not to display the notice effect, and on condition that the notice lottery is won (for example, with a predetermined probability). A notice effect is displayed. Thus, the notice effect set according to the preliminary determination result in the pending lottery value is referred to as “prefetch effect”.

In addition, the effect determining unit 132 is configured to set the number of holds in the first holding unit 144 (hereinafter also referred to as “first holding number”) and the number of holdings in the second holding unit 146 (hereinafter referred to as “first” in the winning information). 2), and the first hold number and the second hold number at the current time point are specified in accordance with the execution state of the symbol variation (that is, the holding state). The effect display control unit 134 displays the first hold number and the second hold number specified by the effect determining unit 132 on the first hold number display unit 196 and the second hold number display unit 197 of the effect symbol display device 60. Display. Further, when the number of holdings is newly specified by the effect determining means 132, the display of the first holding number display unit 196 and the second holding number display unit 197 is sequentially updated.
<< Error image display function by sub-main board >>

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the sub-main substrate 301 is provided with the error image forming unit 314, the time management unit 315, the additional information storage unit 316, and the management operation input unit 317. Among these, the error image forming unit 314 has a function of creating an error image when a predetermined serious error that is a history storage target occurs. Note that a specific mode of a serious error or error image that is a storage target of the occurrence history will be described later.

  Further, the error image forming unit 314 includes a still image forming unit 341, a command information storage unit 342, a two-dimensional code creation unit 343, and a time information creation unit 344. Among these, the still image forming unit 341 stores the effect image displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 at that time as a still image at the time of error detection when the error is detected and detected. This still image is a frame image obtained by copying the effect image displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 as it is as a record at that time during the game. The game state at the time of the error occurrence is, for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c as shown in FIG. 7 (b1) or during the stop display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c as shown in FIG. In this case, the still image in the state of changing display or stop display according to the situation at that time is saved (backed up) as it is as one piece of image data.

  The above-described still image data (hereinafter referred to as “still image data”) is a record of display contents when an error occurs, and represents a gaming state when an error occurs. For this reason, if the display content at the time of the error occurrence is such that, for example, a game store clerk (game store clerk) or a gaming machine manufacturer official can identify which game state the still image data has If a game shop clerk or a gaming machine manufacturer person sees still image data, the game state at the time of occurrence of an error can be specified. Here, there are various game states. For example, a specific game state, a special game state at the time of jackpot occurrence, and an effect in a special zone such that the limited frequency pattern effect described above is executed. Or a normal gaming state that is not a special gaming state such as these. Further, in the present embodiment, the game shop clerk and the parties related to the gaming machine maker may be collectively referred to as “game shop clerk”.

  In addition, examples of an image that allows game clerk and the like to identify the game state can include display contents in which an effect pattern that is displayed only in each game state appears. More specifically, for example, “probably changing”, “short-time”, “more times”, “right-handed”, “battle RUSH”, “battle failure”, “big hit”, “round ○”, “acquired” An example of the display of characters specifying the game state, such as “out of balls”. Here, “◯” in the above-mentioned characters such as “after ○ times” means an arbitrary number at that time. Furthermore, there are cases where the gaming state can be grasped visually by factors such as the color of the background image and the display of specific characters, items, backgrounds, etc., and by these factors, the game clerk can identify the gaming state. It will be.

  Subsequently, the above-described command information storage unit 342 stores command information that is information related to a command from the sub main board 301 to the sub sub board 302. Since the command from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 is a command related to the display on the sub-sub board 302 at that time, when an error occurs, the cause of the error can be identified by referring to the information related to the command at that time And useful information as an element of the search for error cancellation methods. As for the command information, for example, the command itself expressed in hexadecimal can be used as the command information.

  Subsequently, the above-described two-dimensional code creating unit 343 creates a two-dimensional code representing the type of error that has occurred based on a predetermined standard. Further, when a power interruption occurs, the error type that caused the power interruption is two-dimensionally encoded. The two-dimensional code created here is a predetermined encryption, for example, a general purpose installed in a multi-function mobile phone with a camera (a so-called smart phone; hereinafter simply referred to as “mobile phone”). According to the reading application software, the contents cannot be read. That is, even if a general player or a person who tries to try fraud photographs the above two-dimensional code using a mobile phone owned by himself or herself, and reads error type information (error type information), The two-dimensional code cannot be decoded and the error type information cannot be acquired.

  Here, as the two-dimensional code, a barcode, a matrix code, or the like can be adopted. Furthermore, as the information represented by the two-dimensional code, for example, the error type name written in Japanese, the error type encoded by a combination of alphabets, numbers, symbols, etc., or the stored error type Various things such as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing a server computer storing information (hereinafter referred to as “server”) can be employed. In addition, the information included in the two-dimensional code is not limited to error type information, but may be information obtained by adding other information to the error type information or information other than the error type.

  As the above-described server, for example, a server managed by a gaming machine manufacturer for providing a service to a gaming store can be exemplified. Furthermore, as a form of utilizing the two-dimensional code, the game shop clerk uses the Internet connection function of the mobile phone, specifies the URL, accesses the server, and selects necessary information via the display screen of the mobile phone. The thing can be illustrated. Examples of information transmitted from the server to the mobile phone of the game clerk include various types of information that can be associated with the error type, such as an error type, an error canceling method, and an error history.

  Furthermore, as an encryption method when the error type is two-dimensionally encoded, various methods such as those using various encryption keys and others can be adopted. Further, the reading of the two-dimensional code by the game clerk may be performed using a read-only two-dimensional code reader, not limited to the mobile phone.

  Subsequently, the above-described time information creation unit 344 associates information related to the date and time of error occurrence (error occurrence time information) with a still image at the time of error detection by a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) function. The time information to be provided to the game store clerk is created based on the error occurrence time information. Here, the RTC function uses an RTC module (not shown) that can output date and time information. In this embodiment, the RTC module is connected to the time management means 315 of the sub main board 301. Is provided.

  Thus, still image data by the still image forming unit 341, command information data by the command information storage unit 342, two-dimensional code data by the two-dimensional code creation unit 343, and time information data by the time information creation unit 344 Is an error image 601 which is synthesized by the error image forming means 314 as shown in FIG. That is, the error image 601 is provided with a still image area 602, a command information area 603, a two-dimensional code area 604, and a time information area 605. Further, most of the error image 601 is occupied by the still image area 602, and the command information area 603, the two-dimensional code area 604, and the time information area 605 are respectively an upper left corner, a lower left corner, and a lower right corner of the error image 601. Is arranged.

  In the present embodiment, still image data is stored in the still image storage unit 311 of the sub-sub board 302, and other information (additional information) is stored in the additional information storage unit 316 of the sub-main board 301. Then, when the game store clerk performs an error image calling operation on the pachinko gaming machine 10, the still image data and the additional information such as command information, two-dimensional code, and time information are called and synthesized. The error image 601 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. Here, since the configuration of the error image 601 does not always require all the additional information, the mode of the error image 601 includes a still image, command information, time information, and a two-dimensional code. It is not limited to things. As a configuration of the error image 601, an error image 601 can be obtained by combining only a part of other additional information with a still image. For example, the configuration of the error image 601 can be exemplified by a still image and command information only, or a still image and two-dimensional code information only. It is also conceivable that only the still image is used as the error image 601. As a modification of the above-described still image backup, an error image 601 in which additional information is combined with still image data may be stored in the sub-sub board 302.

  Examples of the operation for calling the error image 601 include operating the cursor keys 83a to 83d in the cross key 83 (see FIG. 15B) according to a predetermined procedure. Such an error image calling operation procedure is not disclosed to the player, and is known only to the game store clerk who is the subject of the operation procedure disclosure.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is a restriction on the calling of the error image 601 by the game shop clerk. The restriction on calling the error image 601 is set in advance at the game store. For example, when the cursor keys 83a to 83d of the cross key 83 are operated in a predetermined procedure only once per hour. For example, the error image 601 can be called to the effect symbol display device 60. Further, the time restriction related to the calling of the error image 601 can be performed by using the time management unit 315 described above. For the input for setting the restriction, for example, immediately after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in the game shop, the cross key 83 is operated to call the management setting screen on the effect symbol display device 60, and the setting screen. It is conceivable to perform operations in order according to the guidance menu displayed on the screen.

Furthermore, as another aspect of the call restriction related to the error image, for example, during the business hours of the amusement store, the error image 601 cannot be displayed even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operated. It is also possible to adopt that the error image 601 can be called by performing a predetermined operation only outside the business hours. It is also possible to select any one of various restriction modes at the time of setting input.
<Main control processing of pachinko machines>

  Next, main control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Prior to the description, the terms “special electric accessory”, “condition device”, and “substantial action continuous operation device” used below will be described. Each of these represents a conceptual device in the control process of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and among these, the “special electric accessory” operates the first grand prize port 91 and the second major prize port 92. It will be. In addition, the “condition device” is displayed when a combination of specific symbols (here, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193) is displayed, or when the game ball (the accessory continuous action device is operating) Operates when the entrance opens or passes through a specific area in the grand prize opening (in this case, the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92), except for those that enter the enlarged grand prize opening. The “actual accessory continuous actuating device” is capable of continuously operating the special electric accessory multiple times.

The main control processes of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described here are the control start process and power-off process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the game progress interrupt process shown in FIG. 14, and the power-off confirmation information setting process. These are executed on the main board 102. Furthermore, the control process of the payout control board 45 related to the control process in the main board 102 will also be described.
<< Control start processing >>

The control start process shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 is a control process that is started after a security check using the manufacturing code of the CPU 501 is performed by turning on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and this control start process will be described later. After executing the necessary settings (S1 to S4) when the power is turned on, the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the value of the power interruption information flag in the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8), and the RWM area Corresponding to the addition result (checksum data), processing at the time of power-off recovery (S9 to S17), processing at initialization of RWM (S24 to S26), timing setting processing for game progress interruption (S27), Circulation processing (S33 (S28 to S32)), processing for setting power-off confirmation information (S301 to S307), and the like are executed.
<<< Required settings at power-on >>>

  As necessary settings at power-on, stack pointer setting (S1), interrupt mode setting (S2), and access permission to RWM 503 are set (S3), and then the internal registers are initialized ( S4).

Among these, in the process of setting the stack pointer (S1), in order to secure the stack area, the stack pointer is set as the initial value of the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is set at a specific address. Next, in the interrupt mode setting (S2), a mode of a predetermined number is set, and in the access permission setting (S3) of the RWM, access permission data is set in a predetermined register to permit access to the RWM. To do. As a result, the maskable interrupt is set to a specific interrupt mode and the CPU built-in RWM is permitted access. Further, in the setting of the internal register (S4), various corresponding setting values such as a game progress interrupt use setting value and a clock source selection value are set using the internal register initial setting table. The interrupt in the main board 102 will be described later.
<<< Confirmation of RWM Clear Switch Operation Status >>>

  In the confirmation process (S5) of the operation state of the initialization switch 544, the state of the output signal of the initialization switch 544 input via the input port is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch has been pressed (turned on). If it has not been pressed (S5: NO), the value of the power-off information flag during the power interruption status determination process (S6 to S8) to be described later The process proceeds to the determination process (S6). On the other hand, if the initialization switch 544 has been pressed (S5: YES), the RWM initialization process (S24 to S26) is performed.

  Here, it is determined that the initialization switch 544 has been operated when the RWM clear switch bit of the corresponding input port is determined to be on for five consecutive times. In addition, the determination of whether or not the initialization switch 544 has been pressed is performed only once at this time, and is not performed thereafter.

Further, in the state confirmation process (S5) of the initialization switch 544, the RWM head address (address) is set as the reference value of the relative address, the number of input confirmation times (here, 5 times) is set, and the corresponding input port Control processing such as input of a value, inspection of an RWM clear switch bit in the value of the input port, confirmation of an inspection result, input confirmation repeated for the set number of input confirmations, and the like are executed.
<<< Situation confirmation process at power interruption >>>

  In the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) when the initialization switch 544 is not operated, the value of the power interruption information flag is read, and whether the read value matches predetermined power interruption normal data. It is determined whether or not (S6). The power-off normal data is stored when the power-off process is normally performed when a power-off (power-off) that turns off the power occurs. If the value of the power-off information flag does not match the power-off normal data and the determination result in S6 is NO, the control process will be described later as in the case where the initialization switch 544 is operated. The process proceeds to RWM initialization processing (after S24).

  If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (S6: YES), checksum data is calculated (S7). In the checksum data calculation process, although not shown, an initial value is set as the checksum data, a predetermined calculation is performed on the checksum data, and the checksum data after the calculation is 0. A determination is made as to whether or not.

If the checksum data is not 0 (S8: NO), that is, if the resumption preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the RWM head high is set above the reference value of the relative address. The process proceeds to the initialization process (after S24). On the other hand, when the checksum data is 0 (S8: YES), the process proceeds to power-off recovery processing (S9 to S17) described later.
<<< Processing at power-off recovery >>>

  In the process at the time of power-off recovery, the value of the stack pointer buffer is set in the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is restored to the value stored at the time of power-off (S9). Furthermore, in order to inspect the communication line between the main board 102 and the sub board 104, a request to send an effect control command to the sub board 104 is made (S10, S11), a decoration lamp (game effect lamp) and a sound effect (sound) In order to return the effect of (effect) to the state before the occurrence of the power interruption, a request to transmit the effect control command to the sub-board 104 is made (S10, S11). Further, in order to make a request for a command corresponding to the number of suspended balls in the special symbol display device (70, 71), symbol memory number command request processing is executed (S12).

  Further, the solenoid is returned to the output state before the occurrence of power interruption (S13). Specifically, in order to return the open / closed state of the second start winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92 to the state before the power is turned off, the normal electric accessory solenoid 76, the big winning prize The solenoid actuation bits for the mouth solenoids 80, 81 are inspected in turn. When the solenoid operation bit of the normal electric accessory solenoid control is on, it is determined that the second start winning port 63 is open before the power is turned off, and the second start winning port 63 is opened. Store in the accessory solenoid control. Subsequently, when the solenoid operation bit of the first grand prize solenoid control is on, it is determined that the first big prize port 91 is open before the power is turned off, and the first big prize port 91 is opened. Is stored in the normal electric accessory solenoid control. When the solenoid operation bit of the second grand prize solenoid control is on, it is determined that the second big prize opening 92 is open before the power is turned off, and the solenoid action setting value is set to open the second big prize opening 92. Store in the normal electric accessory solenoid control.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to the subsequent special symbol setting process (S14), and information on the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol display device (70, 71) is set. In this process, the value of the special symbol mode flag is loaded (in other words, the value of the special symbol mode flag is incorporated) and stored in a predetermined register. Next, the power recovery setting (S15) and the data storage process (S16) are executed, and further, the communication line abnormality detection setting with the payout control board is executed (S17). Here, the error flag address is set. Is set, and the communication line abnormality bit of the content of the error 1 flag is set. Then, the control process proceeds to a time setting process (S27) for a game progress interrupt described later.
<<< Processing at initialization of RWM >>>

  In the RWM initialization process (S24 to S28), after clearing the RWM area (S24), initial setting of the RWM (S25), initialization of the effect indicator (effect symbol display device 60) (S26), And the time setting for game progress interruption is performed (S27). Among these, in the process of clearing the RWM area (S24) to initial setting of the RWM (S25), clear data (00H) is set in all areas of the RWM, and the clear data is stored as the reference value of the relative address. Is incremented by one. Further, bit 7 of the reference value is inspected, and the inspection result is determined. If the inspection result is 0 in the inspection result determination process, the process returns to the process of storing the clear data in the reference value, and the address of the initialization data setting table is set. Thereby, the initial value of RWM is set. Note that the clearing of the RWM area is not limited to that performed for all areas. For example, only a part of the area where specific information is stored or only an area excluding an unused area is cleared. Also good.

In initialization of the effect display (S26), command request data is used with the address of the effect initial command setting table as an argument to initialize the effect symbol display device 60, and to send a command transmission request for error status and illegal prize ball monitoring information. Execute the setting process.
<<< Processing of timing setting for game progress interruption >>>

In the time setting process for game progress interrupt (S27), in order to start the game progress interrupt, a count value of a predetermined size is set in the corresponding counter setting register, and a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms, for example. .
<<< Circulation >>>

  After the time setting for game progress interruption (S27), preparation for recursion (restart) of a predetermined timer which is an interrupt processing time monitoring means and update of random number related values used for generating initial values of various random numbers are performed. Circulation processing (S33 (S28 to S32)) is executed. In this circulation process (S33), in order to manage gaming machines, interrupts are first prohibited (S28). Further, in preparation for recurring the interrupt processing time monitoring means, a predetermined value as the first recursion information is set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means clear register (S29). The first recursive information is a predetermined value such as 55H. Further, it is determined whether or not the power-off confirmation information is set (S30). If it is set (S30: Yes), the process proceeds to a power-off process (S34 to S41) described later.

  If it is determined that the power-off confirmation information is set (S30), if it is not set (S30: No), an initial value random number update process is executed (S31). The initial value random number per symbol, the initial symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. Thereafter, after permitting the interrupt (S32), the process returns to the interrupt prohibition (S28) process again, and the subsequent processes (S28 to S32) are sequentially repeated to circulate the control process.

Each time the interrupt permission (S28) is executed, the above-described game progress interrupt becomes possible, and the game progress interrupt process is repeated every predetermined period (here, 4ms period) based on the period information set in S27. .
<<< Power-off process >>>

  When it is determined that the power-off confirmation information is set (S30), if it is determined that the power-off confirmation information is set (S30: Yes), the CPU 501 functions as a forced recursion unit and sets the second recursion information. (S301), the monitoring time of the interrupt processing time monitoring means is forcibly initialized, and the time is recurred. When the power supply is resumed by setting the second recursive information forcibly (S301), the control process is started with the monitoring time recursed. In other words, by forcibly recurring the monitoring timing when the power is cut off, the control processing can be prevented from proceeding without recurring monitoring timing in the control processing immediately after the power supply is resumed. It has become.

  Subsequently, the address of the power-on information flag (power-off information flag) is set, the value of the power-off information flag is read, and it is determined whether the information at the time of power-on is stored normally (S302). If the information at the time of power-on is normally stored (S302: Yes), power-off normal data (55H in this case) is set (S304), and the RWM checksum at the time of power-off is set. Calculated (S305), checksum data is created. Then, access prohibition is set (S306), and the power-off loop processing (S307) waits for the supply voltage to become a predetermined value or less and power-off.

In the determination of whether or not the information at the time of power-on is normally stored (S302), if the determination result is not normally stored (S302: No), the power failure error data is set. After (S303), the process proceeds to the aforementioned access prohibition process (S306).
<< Game progress interrupt processing >>

  Next, the game progress interrupt process repeated at a cycle of 4 ms based on the period information set in the process of time setting for game progress interrupt (S27) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the game progress interrupt processing, setting of interrupt operation conditions (S41, S42), recursion of interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), interrupt permission ( S71) is performed in order to return to the process before the game progress interruption occurs.

  Specifically, in the interrupt operation condition setting process (S41, S42), in order to clear the interrupt flag, the interrupt operation condition setting value is stored in the game progress interrupt control register (S41), and the interrupt operation condition setting is performed. The value is set in the control register corresponding to the predetermined input terminal (S42). Thereafter, the second recursion information is set (S43), and the second recursion information is further set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means register (S44). As will be described later, the second recursion information is a condition for recurring and restarting the monitoring time of the interrupt processing time monitoring means together with the first recursion information set previously.

  In the management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), the following processing is executed in order to manage gaming machines. First, an input process (S45) is executed to monitor the input of a specific signal. What is monitored here is the various switches attached to the game board surface, the pan full switch, the open signal, the magnetic detection signal, the radio wave detection signal, the glass non-detection signal, and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal It is.

  Subsequently, various random number update processing (S46) is executed to update the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number. Further, an initial value update type random number update process (S47) is executed to update the random numbers per ordinary symbol, the symbol random numbers per special symbol, and the soft random numbers per special symbol. Next, an initial value random number update process (S48) is executed to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol. Further, in order to update the 2-byte timer, a timer subtraction process (S49) is executed, and in order to set an effective period of the second start winning opening 63, an effective period setting process (S50) of the second start opening is executed. .

  Further, a winning monitoring process (S 51) is executed to store the number of times a prize ball is paid out, create an output request for board external information, and send a command to be sent to the sub-board 104. Subsequently, in order to control the payout control board 45, a prize ball control process (S52) is executed.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate (operating port 68), a normal symbol operating gate monitoring process (S53) is executed to store a random number related to the normal symbol, and the normal symbol display device or the normal symbol is displayed. A normal symbol control process (S54) is executed in order to perform a process related to the electric accessory. Further, the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S55) is executed in order to monitor the normal symbol variation start. In addition, in order to monitor the winnings of the first starting winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63 of the game ball, the starting port monitoring control process (S56) is executed, and the first special symbol display device 70 or the second special symbol is executed. In order to perform a process related to the display device 71, a special symbol control process (S57) is executed. Subsequently, in order to perform the process related to the special electric accessory, the special electric accessory control process (S58) is executed, and the process related to the validity period of the first grand prize port 91 or the second grand prize port 92 is performed. The special winning opening valid period setting process (S59) is executed, and the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S60) is executed in order to monitor the fluctuation start of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193.

  Next, anomaly detection processing (S61) is performed to monitor magnetism, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame open / closed status monitoring, and paired glass monitoring Then, in order to detect an abnormality in the incoming ball passage time, an incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62) is executed. In addition, in order to make a display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device, a game state display process (S63). ) And a handle state signal inspection process (S64) is executed to monitor the touch state (including the operation amount state) of the firing handle 17. In addition, special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device (70, 71) display of the number of active reserve balls, normal symbol display device display of the number of active reserve balls, game state display, special electric accessory LED output processing (S65) is executed in order to display the number of times of continuous operation and error display.

  Subsequently, a firing control signal output process (S66) is executed in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, and a test signal output process (S67) in order to create and output a signal to be output to the test apparatus. Execute. Further, in order to output the output data of the normal electric accessory solenoid, the first big prize opening opening solenoid, and the second big prize opening opening solenoid, the solenoid output processing (S68) is executed, and an effect control command is transmitted. The effect control command transmission process (S69) is executed, and the external information output process (S70) is executed to output signals to the external terminals (various external output terminals of the external relay terminal board 49 (see FIG. 2)).

Thereafter, the interrupt permission (S71) is executed, and the control process returns to the return (RET). Then, using the remaining time until the next game interrupt is executed, the above-described circulation process (S33) of the control start process is executed.
<<< Input processing >>>

  The input process (S45) is a control module related to switch input. In this input process (S45), each switch attached to the game board surface, a disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, an open signal, a radio wave detection signal, In order to monitor the input of various signals of the touch state signal, the number of inspections, the input port address, the level mask data, the level address, and the rising mask data are acquired from the input information table, and the switch input is performed for the number of inspections.

  In obtaining the number of inspections, the input port address, the level mask data, the level address, and the rising mask data, the contents indicated by the address of the input information table (input information table +0) are used as the number of inspections, and the input port address from the input information table +1 Level mask data, level address, and rising mask data are acquired for the number of inspections.

  In switch input, after the level data of the acquired input port is created, if the acquired rising mask data is other than 0, the rising data is created. In creating the level data, the state of the bit indicated by the acquired level mask data is read continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) at intervals of a predetermined period (for example, 5 μs) from the acquired input port, and 5 times. Are stored in the acquired level address as the current level data. The upper address (level upper address) of the level data is the RWM head upper address (0F0H). Further, the previous level data is stored as a bit that has not been matched even once in five readings.

In creating rising data, in order to create rising data of the bit indicated by the acquired rising mask data, the exclusive OR of the current and previous level data is calculated, and the result of the exclusive OR and the current level data Calculate logical product. Further, the logical product of the generated rising data and the acquired rising mask data is calculated, and the result of this logical product is stored in the area of the address added to the acquired address of the level address.
<<< Anomaly detection processing >>>

  In the abnormality detection process (S61), magnetic monitoring, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame / back set (here, set base 39) open / closed state monitoring, etc. To do so, create an error judgment value. After that, the error state inspection, the storage of the error state, and the display request of the error state effect of the gaming machine to the effect control board (here, the sub main board 301) are sequentially performed. If it is determined in the error state inspection that there is no change in the error state, the storage of the error state and the display of the error state effect of the gaming machine on the effect control board are not performed.

In creating the error judgment value, in order to create the error judgment value, the magnetic detection signal inspection, the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal inspection, the radio wave detection signal inspection, and the open signal inspection are sequentially performed. However, the inspection data used for these inspections is a value obtained by logically ANDing the result of exclusive OR of the value of the received signal level and the value of the error flag with the communication abnormality mask data. In the error state inspection, the error flag comparison value is compared with the error flag value to check the error state, and if they match, it is determined that there is no change in the error state. The comparison value of the error flag is a value reflecting bit 0 of the communication line abnormality determination value in bit 0 of the error determination value created in creating the error determination value. In storing the error state, the error flag comparison value created in the error state inspection is stored in the error flag. In the display request of the error state effect of the gaming machine to the effect control board, the command request setting process is executed using the MODE (error A) data and the error flag comparison value created in the error state inspection as arguments.
<<< Entry Entry Time Abnormality Detection Processing >>>

  In the incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62), in order to detect the incoming ball passage time abnormality, the continuous on time of each switch (each winning detection device) level is monitored. If it is determined that there has been, the setting of an abnormal entry time, a command transmission request, and a security output request to be output to an external terminal are created in order. However, when it is determined that the continuous on time is not abnormal in the monitoring of the continuous on time at each switch level, a security output request to be output to the external terminal is not created.

In monitoring the continuous on-time at each switch level, in order to monitor the continuous on-time at each switch level, the content indicated by the address in the continuous switch table is set as the number of inspections, and switch bit data is sequentially acquired for the number of inspections. Obtain the timer address corresponding to each acquired switch bit data, measure the switch level on time, and if the continuous on time is determined to be abnormal, obtain the EVENT data stored at the address corresponding to each switch bit data I do. If it is determined that the continuous on-time is not abnormal, EVENT (error B0) data (00H) is set. In addition, when the value of the acquired EVENT data and the ball passing time abnormality flag (described later) is different, it is determined that there has been a change from the previous time. In setting the ball passing time abnormality, the EVENT data is stored in the ball passing time abnormality flag. In the command transmission request, the command request setting process is executed with MODE (error B) data (9EH) and EVENT data as arguments. In creating the security output request to be output to the external terminal, the signal output request process is executed with the address +1 of the abnormality sensor detection timer as an argument.
<<< Game state display processing >>>

  In the game state display process (S63), the display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device is issued. In order to perform the display data creation of the number of times that the special electric accessory is operated continuously, the display data creation of the error state, the creation of the display data of the number of suspension balls of the normal symbol display device, and the operation suspension ball of the special symbol display device Create number display data.

  In creating display data of the number of times that the special electric accessory operates continuously, in order to create display data of the number of times that the special electric accessory operates continuously, the number of inspections is acquired from the address of the maximum operation number comparison table. . For the number of inspections acquired, the final round data in the maximum operation number comparison table and the value of the maximum winning opening maximum opening number are sequentially compared. If they match, the special electric accessory operates continuously for the number of inspections when they match. It is stored in the area of the special electric operation number display number as display data of the number of times. If all do not match, 0 is stored as display data in the area of the special electric operation number display number.

In creating the display data of the error state, in order to create the display data of the error state, the display data of the status indicator lamp 1 and the status indicator lamp 2 and the display data of the main control error indicator lamp are created. In the creation of display data for the number of reserved balls for operation of the normal symbol display device and the display data for the number of reserved balls for operation of the special symbol display device, the contents indicated by the address of the number of operation reserved balls update table are used as the number of updates. Minutes, the lower address of the number of pending operation balls and the lower address of the blinking timer are sequentially obtained, the blinking timer is updated, and the display pattern number is created.
<<< LED output processing >>>

  In the LED output process (S65), special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device operation hold ball number display, normal symbol display device operation hold ball number display, gaming state display, special electric drive In order to display the number of times an accessory is operated continuously, to display the operating state of the special electric accessory storage when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, to display a right-handed or left-handed display, and to display an error Display initialization and display data output are sequentially performed.

In the display initialization, clear data is output to the segment output port in order to initialize the display. In the display data output, in order to output the display data, after the digit corresponding to the data to be displayed is output, the data to be displayed is output. In order to output the digit corresponding to the data to be displayed, after the digit counter is updated, the digit data output is obtained and the obtained output data is outputted. In this embodiment, when outputting data to be displayed on the 7-segment display, a 7-segment decoder is used according to the game situation. The data output by this LED output process includes segment data indicating on / off of each segment of the 7-segment display, pattern data transmitted to the 7-segment decoder, etc. A configuration for controlling and a more specific control mode will be described later.
<<< Launch control signal output processing >>>

  In the firing control signal output process (S66), in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, setting of the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 45 and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality and After obtaining the output data for prohibiting / permitting firing, a signal for prohibiting / permitting firing is output. In the acquisition of output data of prohibition / permission of launch and the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 45 and disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality, a flag reflecting the bit setting request is created and output data To get.

When creating a flag that reflects a bit setting request, if the error flag communication error bit or error flag disconnection short-circuit power supply error bit is on, the bit clear request is reflected in the flag, otherwise the bit set request It is reflected in the flag. In the acquisition of output data, a bit data setting process is executed with a flag reflecting a bit setting request, a buffer address such as a digit, and a firing permission signal bit data as arguments. As a result of execution, the acquired bit data is used as output data. In outputting the prohibition / permission signal, the acquired output data is output to an output port such as a digit in order to output a prohibition / permission signal.
<<< Test signal output processing >>>

  In the test signal output process (S67), a signal to be output to the test apparatus is created and output to the corresponding output port. Among the plurality of test signal output ports, the test signal output port 1 is connected to each terminal associated with a signal indicating that each special symbol is changing, a small hit, a big hit, an accessory continuous operating device is operating, or a conditional device is operating. Output. The test signal output port 2 is connected to each terminal to which signals of the normal electric accessory open extended state, the normal symbol variation time shortened state, the normal symbol high probability state, the special symbol variation time shortened state, and the special symbol high probability state are associated. Output. The test signal output port 3 outputs a normal electric accessory operating signal, an ordinary symbol changing signal, an ordinary symbol per signal, and a special electric accessory operating signal from the associated terminals. In order to create signals to be output to the test signal output ports 1 to 3, output data creation processing is performed using the address of the corresponding test signal data table among the test signal data tables 1 to 3 as an argument.

The test signal output port 5 outputs gaming machine error status, launch position designation, and symbol data signals from the associated terminals. In creating a signal to be output to the test signal output port 5, the lower 2 bits of the normal symbol combination number are used as bits 0 and 1 of symbol data. Further, the error inspection process is executed with the test terminal error output mask data as an argument. If an error is detected as a result of the execution, it is determined that a gaming machine error is occurring, and a gaming machine error state signal is turned on. Otherwise, create an off of gaming machine error status signal. When the value of the hit state flag is 0, the launch position designation signals 1 to 3 are created off. In other cases, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned on, and the launch position designation signal 2 and the launch position designation signal 3 are turned off. The test signal output port 6 and the test signal output port 7 output a symbol data signal from each associated terminal.
<< Various errors in pachinko machines >>

  Next, the types of errors that can be the target of error image control described above will be described with reference to FIG. However, what is described here is merely an example of error types, and errors that can be handled by the gaming machine according to the present invention are not limited to the errors described here. First, errors that can be handled can be classified into a first group of errors, a second group of errors, and a third group of errors. Of these, the first group of errors is handled as a serious error, and the error notification ends when the power is turned off, or the occurrence of the error affects the game and the game state. An error corresponds to this first group of errors.

  The second group of errors is the second most important after the first group of errors, and error notification is performed by satisfying all or any of the following: The error to end corresponds to this second group of errors. The third group of errors are errors and other errors that can occur relatively frequently. Various errors in the first group to the third group are detected when a predetermined parameter shows an abnormal value due to an illegal act (so-called goto action) or an apparatus abnormality.

  More specifically, the errors of the first group include “magnet detection (magnetism detection)”, “radio wave detection”, “opening and disconnection of winning a prize opening”, “excess payout detection”, “abnormal pitching (probability variation function) Operation area) ”,“ Abnormal entry (discharge ball sensor) ”,“ Communication line abnormality ”,“ Main control motor abnormality ”,“ Dispensing device abnormality 3 (Goto system error) ”,“ Discharging device abnormality 2 (failure system error) ” ”,“ Abnormal main / sub communication line ”,“ abnormal power ON (RWM initialization) ”,“ short V detection (ball accuracy error) ”, and the like.

  Among these, “magnet detection (magnetic detection)” and “radio wave detection” are errors when abnormal magnetism or radio waves are detected. In addition, “winning hole disconnection / short circuit” is an error when disconnection or short circuit of various winning holes is detected, and “excess payout detection” is the number of winning balls paid out from the payout unit 43 described above. This error is detected when the number of prize balls to be originally paid out is exceeded. In addition, “abnormal entry (probability variation function operation region)” is a probability variation function operation region in a model that enters a game state of probability variation when the game ball passes through the probability variation function region (model of the ball accuracy specification). This is an error when an abnormal entry is detected. This is an error that can be handled when the ball accuracy specification is adopted for the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above.

  Further, “abnormally entered ball (discharged ball sensor)” is an error when an abnormally balled game ball (discharged ball) discharged from the set base 39 (see FIG. 2) is detected. “Abnormal” is an error when a connector disconnection or the like is detected between the main board 102 and the sub-main board 301 or the payout control board 45, which are other boards. The “main control motor abnormality” is an error when an abnormality relating to the motor of the movable effect member controlled by the sub-main board 301 is detected, and the “dispensing device abnormality 3 (Goto system error)” is the dispensing unit 43. This is an error when an abnormality due to an illegal act on the payout device (not shown) is detected. Furthermore, “dispensing device abnormality 2 (failure system error)” is an error when an abnormality due to a failure of the dispensing device (not shown) in the dispensing unit 43 is detected.

  The “main-sub communication line abnormality” is an error when a communication abnormality other than a connector disconnection is detected between the main board 102 and the sub main board 301 or the payout control board 45. “ON (RWM initialization)” is an error when an abnormality relating to RWM initialization at the time of power-on is detected. Further, the “short V detection (ball accuracy error)” is an error when a short circuit of the game ball detection device arranged in the probability variation function operating area is detected in the above-described ball accuracy specification model. .

  Here, when various errors occur, the above-mentioned main control error indicator lamp or the like is used to notify the error by controlling lighting or blinking of the LED in a predetermined manner. And, among the errors of the first group mentioned above, when various errors of “magnet detection (magnetic detection)”, “radio wave detection”, “winning line disconnection / short circuit”, and “excess payout detection” occur, The corresponding LED for error display blinks in a predetermined manner according to the difference in error type (here, blinking with a cycle of less than 1 second), and then the power supply (main power supply) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. Become. Here, the “LED lamp” described in FIG. 16 means an LED.

  Furthermore, when various errors such as “abnormal entry (probability variation function operation region)” and “abnormal entry (discharge ball sensor)” occur, the error display LED is lit (here, at intervals of 1 second). Light up). In addition, when an error of “communication line error” occurs, the LED blinks until the cause of the error is resolved and the error is cleared, “main control motor error”, and “dispensing device error 3 (Goto) When various errors such as “system error” occur, the LED is lit until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off.

  In addition, when an error of “dispensing device error 2 (failure system error)” occurs, the LED is lit until the error is cleared, and when an error of “main-sub-communication communication line error” occurs, The LED flashes until the error is cleared. In addition, when an error of “Abnormal power ON (RWM initialization)” occurs, the LED is lit until the error is cleared. When an error of “Short V detection (Tamabori error)” occurs, The LED blinks, and then the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off.

  Subsequently, the errors in the second group are “entry ball passing time abnormality”, “confirmation switch passage abnormality”, “starting opening prize abnormality”, “vibration detection”, “excessive emission ball”, and “exhaust ball shortage”. Or the like. Among these, “abnormal entry time” indicates that the detection time of the game ball is a predetermined value in a predetermined game ball detection device such as the start winning detection devices 74 and 75 and the winning detection devices 78 and 79 related to the big prize opening. This error is detected when the value exceeds.

  Further, the “confirmation switch passage abnormality” is an error when an abnormality relating to the passage of a game ball is detected in the game ball detection device arranged in the probability variation function operation area in the above-described ball accuracy spec model. . The “start opening prize abnormality” is an error when an abnormality related to winning in the first start winning opening 62 and the second start winning opening 63 is detected, and “vibration detection” detects abnormal vibration. This is an error. Furthermore, “excessed ball” and “shortage of discharged ball” were respectively detected that the number of the above-mentioned discharged balls was more or less than the number that should be detected. Error.

  Regarding the error notification of the above-mentioned second group error, when an error of “entry ball passing time error” occurs, the corresponding LED blinks and is displayed for a predetermined time (here, 3 minutes) after the error is released. continue. Further, when an error of “confirmation switch passage abnormality” and “starting opening prize abnormality” occurs, the LED blinks and the display continues for a predetermined time (here, 3 minutes). Further, when an error of “vibration detection” occurs, the LED is turned on while vibration is detected, and the LED is turned off when vibration is not detected. In this case, the LED is lit for a maximum of 5 seconds. Further, when an “excessed ball” error occurs, the LED blinks for a predetermined time (here, 60 seconds), and when an “exhaust ball insufficient” error occurs, the LED is cleared. Flashes until.

  Subsequently, as errors in the third group, “abnormal entry (large winning entry 2)”, “abnormal entry (large winning entry 1)”, “abnormal entry factory (large entry 1)”, “ Examples thereof include "abnormal entry (ordinary power)", "normal power ON", "dispensing device abnormality 1 (ball path system error)", "door open", and "basin full". Among these, “abnormal entry (big prize opening 2)” and “abnormal entry (big prize opening 1)” are detected respectively for the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92. It is an error if

  Further, “abnormally-entered factory (large winning opening 1)” is an error when an abnormal entry related to the first large winning opening 91 is detected at the stage of the pachinko gaming machine 10 before factory shipment. “Abnormal entry (ordinary power)” is an error when an abnormal entry related to the ordinary electric accessory (second start winning opening 63) is detected, and “normal power ON” This is an error when an abnormality relating to power-on by an operation of 40 (see FIG. 2) is detected. Further, “dispensing device abnormality 1 (ball path system error)” is an error when an abnormality related to the discharge path system of the dispensing device (not shown) in the dispensing unit 43 is detected. “Door open” is an error when the opening of the front frame 12 or the door 14 is detected. “Tank full” indicates that the lower ball pan 16 is full by the above-described pan full switch. Error.

  Regarding the error notification of the above-mentioned third group error, “abnormal entry (big prize opening 2)”, “abnormal entry (big prize opening 1)”, “abnormal entry factory (large prize opening 1)”, And when an error of “abnormally entering (ordinary power)” occurs, the corresponding LED is lit for a predetermined time (here, 1 second). Further, in the case of “normal power ON”, no special error notification is performed, and when an error of “dispensing device abnormality 1 (ball path system error)” occurs, the LED is lit until the error is released. Further, when an “door open” error occurs, the LED blinks while the error is detected, and when an “dish full” error occurs, the LED blinks until the error is released.

  Here, regarding the errors of the first group to the third group, the “canceling” of the error mainly means that the cause of the error is solved and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off (turned off). ing. However, the error of “secondary group shortage” that is the second group error, the “dispensing device abnormality 1 (ball path system error)” that is the third group error, and the error of the “basin full” is the cause of the error. The error notification is completed simply by eliminating the state, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state where the operation can be continued.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the above-mentioned ball accuracy spec is not employed, the above-mentioned “abnormal ball-on (probability variation function operation region)”, “short V” related to the specification. The detection of “detection (ball accuracy error)” and “error of confirmation switch passage error” can be omitted.
<< Utilization of error information >>

  Among the errors of the first group to the third group described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when any of the errors included in the error of the first group occurs, the effect symbol display device 60 The still image related to the display content is acquired and saved (backed up). Further, as shown in FIG. 15, other error information such as a command information area 603, a two-dimensional code area 604, and a time information area 605 can be superimposed on the stored still image. It is possible to form an error image 601 displayed by adding. Each time an error occurs, a still image in which the display content at the time of the error is recorded is stored, and a back-up still image database is constructed on the sub-sub board 302.

  The game clerk calls the error image 601 (including the case of only a still image) to the effect symbol display device 60 by operating the cross key 83 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 during, for example, a non-business hours of the game store. It is possible. Furthermore, the game store clerk can know the error occurrence time by checking the time information area 605 of the displayed error image 601. In addition, the game store clerk communicates the contents displayed in the command information area 603 of the error image 601 to the game machine maker by reading it out during a call to the customer service of the game machine maker or by writing an e-mail. Can do. The gaming clerk informs the gaming machine maker of the information obtained from the error image, so that the gaming machine maker can identify the cause of the error based on the notified information.

  Further, the game store clerk can read the two-dimensional code displayed in the two-dimensional code area 604 of the error image 601 using a mobile phone or a dedicated two-dimensional code reader to know the error type. That is, the information in the two-dimensional code created by the two-dimensional code creating means 343 can be read by, for example, a dedicated reader and the error type can be displayed. Also, the information in the two-dimensional code is captured by taking a picture of the two-dimensional code on a mobile phone owned by a game shop clerk. The game store clerk can access the server provided by the game machine manufacturer, for example, and display the error type information on the screen of the mobile phone by using dedicated application software installed in advance on the mobile phone.

  Further, in addition to the error type information, an error handling image corresponding to the error type is displayed on the mobile phone of the game store clerk. In this error handling image, a countermeasure for the type of error is described. In addition, the error handling image is stored in, for example, a server provided by a gaming machine manufacturer. This server is used for providing an error handling image corresponding to various error types and a service to a game store. Various data are saved.

For example, if the game store clerk communicates the written characters to the customer service of the gaming machine manufacturer or the like via means such as telephone or e-mail, the gaming machine manufacturer can specify the command information by specifying the error type. It can be used as one judgment factor. In addition, the gaming machine manufacturer can more accurately determine the error type by referring to the command information and other error information such as a still image at the time of error detection.
<Operational effects of the invention according to the present embodiment>

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an error occurs, a still image of the effect symbol display device 60 is acquired as one piece of error information. Further, other error information such as an error type is added to the still image, and an error image 601 is created. For this reason, the game store clerk can easily acquire information relating to the error by checking the error image 601, for example, performing operations such as opening the front frame 12 and the door 14 and checking various error indicator lights. Even without it, it is possible to contact the error information. Further, since the error image 601 includes a two-dimensional code, the game store clerk can acquire the error type information by reading the two-dimensional code and accessing the game machine manufacturer's server. Further, error information can be further utilized by game shop staff. In addition, the game store clerk can transmit the information obtained from the error image 601 to the gaming machine manufacturer, so that the gaming machine manufacturer can accurately grasp the situation, and the gaming machine manufacturer can further utilize the error information. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of still images can be accumulated, and a game store clerk can call up the error image 601 as necessary. Therefore, the error situation can be grasped even if it is not immediately after the occurrence of the error, and this makes it possible to further utilize the error information by the game store clerk.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, command information, a two-dimensional code, and time information are displayed on the error image 601 in addition to a still image. For this reason, the error image 601 includes various information relating to the error. Therefore, when a gaming machine maker shows an error image from a game store clerk, information that the gaming machine maker wants to know can be immediately grasped from the error image 601 at a glance. Furthermore, since the still image at the time of error detection includes information relating to the gaming state such as probability change, time reduction, normal, and special zone, it is possible to narrow down the cause of the error from the still image. Here, as a case where the gaming machine maker shows an error image from a game clerk, for example, when a gaming clerk takes an error image 601 and transmits it to the gaming machine maker via a mobile phone or a personal computer. Can be illustrated.

  In addition, since it is easy for the game shop clerk to grasp the error occurrence status, for example, even if it is necessary to contact a customer service such as a gaming machine maker in order to eliminate the error, the game shop clerk can call or electronically It is possible to notify the error occurrence status quickly and accurately by e-mail. The gaming machine manufacturer that has received the communication can respond quickly and accurately. Furthermore, the exchange between the game shop clerk and customer service can be performed via the error image 601, and smooth communication between the two companies can be achieved.

  The error image 601 includes a different two-dimensional code depending on the error type, and information such as the error type can be acquired by decoding the two-dimensional code. Therefore, the encrypted information can be displayed, and the error type and other information corresponding to the error type are concealed from the error image 601 to those other than the game store clerk who are trying to cheat, for example. be able to. In other words, when providing information such as a countermeasure for an error to the game store clerk, it is possible to take a countermeasure against the ghost by interposing a two-dimensional code.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, various error information can be displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 by performing predetermined operations on the operating means (here, the cross key 83) provided on the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, the error information can be displayed without opening the front frame 12 and the door 14, and the error information can be easily acquired. And since the opening of the front frame 12 and the door 14 is made unnecessary, it can prevent showing the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the player.

  In the present embodiment, since there is a time restriction on calling the error image 601, it is possible to prohibit browsing of the error image during a time zone in which the player is nearby. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the information relating to the error from leaking outside the amusement store.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the errors that are the object of creation of the error image 601 are limited to the first group of errors that are serious errors. That is, priority is set for the error type, and an error to be stored and an error not to be stored are classified. Therefore, the amount of memory necessary for storing still image data, command information, two-dimensional code, and time information, which are constituent elements of the error image 601 (here, still image storage means 311 and additional information storage) (Capacity of the means 316) can be saved. Note that by reducing the resolution of the still image, the data amount of one image may be reduced so that a larger number of images can be stored.

  In addition, the error image 601 is not always called, and for example, various types of information related to the generated error may be displayed as character information. This character information can be encoded by numbers, alphabets, symbols, etc., instead of characters such as “power failure error”, for example. Then, it is possible to select whether to call the error image 601 or only to call the character information from a selection menu displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 at the time of setting input using the cross key 83, for example. Conceivable.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the server is accessed via the two-dimensional code displayed in the error image 601. For this reason, it is possible to store error information actually generated at the amusement store in the server or a separately prepared database through access to the server. The gaming machine manufacturer can analyze the error generation characteristics based on the accumulated error information. More specifically, it is possible to analyze which model is likely to cause an error in which game model. Furthermore, if the above-mentioned time information data is included in the two-dimensional code, for example, it is possible to analyze what type of error is likely to occur based on the accumulated time information. is there.
<Application to enclosed game machines>

  The present invention also provides a pachinko gaming machine in which a game ball as a game medium acquired by a player is directly paid out to the player as described above so that the player can touch the prize ball. However, the present invention can be applied to, for example, a sealed circulation pachinko game machine. Examples of the enclosed circulation pachinko game machine include the following. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated about the part similar to the pachinko game machine 10 of the above-mentioned Example.

  In other words, the enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine has a game ball as a game medium enclosed therein, and the player operates the launch handle 17 to drive the launch motor of the launch device, and the enclosed ball 1 It is configured so that a game can be played by driving into the game area 52 on the front of the game board 50 one by one. As the configuration of the gaming area 52, a configuration similar to a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which a game ball is handed over to a player like the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above can be adopted. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to hand over the game balls to the player, there is no need for the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 for temporarily collecting the game balls.

  A game ball won in the game area 52 and a game ball that has not won a prize are guided to a ball collecting basket formed on the set base 39 and are lifted by a lifting device (not shown). The lifting device has a built-in lifting screw that is rotated by a lifting motor, and the pachinko ball (game ball) is lifted by the rotation of the lifting screw. A polishing member for polishing the pachinko ball by contacting the pachinko ball in the middle of lifting is provided on the back of the lifting device, and the surface of the pachinko ball is polished while being lifted.

  A game ball detection switch is provided on the ball inlet side (lower side) and the ball outlet side (upper side) of the lifting device, and the pachinko balls to be lifted are detected by these detection switches. A ball launching device is provided in the vicinity of the ball discharge port of the lifting device, and the game ball detected by the detection switch (upper side) after the lifting is supplied to the ball launching device by the ball feeding device. . The ball feeding device has a function of feeding the next game ball to the hitting ball launch position every time the player operates the launch handle 17 to hit one game ball. Further, a game ball excess / deficiency detection switch is provided in the middle of the circulation path of the game balls, and detects whether or not the number of pachinko balls in the circulation path is a predetermined number (for example, 50).

  A card unit (CU) as an example of a gaming device is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko gaming machine at a side position on a predetermined side of the pachinko gaming machine. This is the same as the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above. The card unit is issued to a visitor card having a prepaid function, which is a game recording medium issued to a general player who has not registered as a member, or a member player who has registered as a member in the game hall. Pachinko machines that accept membership cards, which are game recording media, and use the game value (for example, card balance, number of balls held, number of balls stored, etc.) owned by the player specified by the record information of those cards It has a function for allowing the game to be performed by bullet firing the encapsulated ball. The visitor card and membership card are composed of IC cards.

  In this pachinko gaming machine, management of the current number of balls is performed by calculating fluctuations in the number of gaming balls on the pachinko gaming machine side on the card unit side. The pachinko game machine also calculates and stores the current number of game balls, but when the number of game balls reaches 0 on the pachinko game machine side, the pachinko game machine quickly launches the ball. It is a secondary thing used only for performing the control to stop. By doing this, the running cost of the game hall where the enclosed game machine is introduced by holding down the cost of the pachinko gaming machine side by providing the card unit side with the main management function regarding the number of game balls on the pachinko gaming machine side Can be reduced.

  When the power supply is turned on for the first time after the pachinko gaming machine and the CU are electrically connected after being installed in the amusement hall, the payout control board on the pachinko gaming machine side sends the main chip ID from the main board. The main chip ID is transmitted to the CU side, and the payout chip ID stored in the payout control board itself is transmitted to the card unit side. On the card unit side, the transmitted main chip ID and payout chip ID are stored. Next, the data of the connection time, that is, the time when the card unit side and the pachinko gaming machine side are connected and communication is started is transmitted from the card unit side to the pachinko gaming machine side, and the pachinko gaming machine side transmits the data. Stores connection time.

  When the power is turned on thereafter, these three pieces of information, that is, the main chip ID, the payout chip ID, and the previous connection time data are transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine side to the card unit side.

  On the card unit side, the transmitted data and the already stored data are collated to determine whether or not the same pachinko gaming machine as the previous one is connected. The connection time data is sent from the card unit side to the pachinko gaming machine side when the communication between the card unit side and the pachinko gaming machine side is started each time the power is turned on. Connection time data is stored on the pachinko gaming machine side.

  The card unit requests the pachinko gaming machine to transmit the main chip ID and the like to the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine transmits the main chip ID and the like to the card unit. Further, authentication is requested from the card unit to the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine is notified of acceptance of the authentication request from the card unit. Further, the card unit requests the pachinko gaming machine to transmit recovery information, and the pachinko gaming machine transmits the recovery information held in the pachinko gaming machine to the card unit. Subsequently, the card unit notifies the pachinko gaming machine that it is connected to the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine notifies the card unit that it is connected. Also, the card unit requests the pachinko gaming machine to clear the recovery information and backs up the connection ID (communication start time). The pachinko gaming machine requests the card unit to clear the recovery information and connect the ID (communication). The end of backup at (start time) is notified.

  Further, various (gaming operations) are instructed from the card unit to the pachinko gaming machine, and transmission of gaming machine information (addition / subtraction data, etc.) is requested. The card unit uses this command to periodically check the status of the game machine. The pachinko gaming machine is notified of the execution result of the gaming operation instruction and gaming machine information (addition / subtraction data, etc.) to the card unit. A command requesting connection of a communication connection is transmitted from the card unit to the pachinko gaming machine.

  Also, when it is detected that there is no game ball while playing a game with a pachinko machine, the payout control board automatically stops driving the ball launch motor and hits the ball into the game area. Control to a prohibited game state. It should be noted that if the variable display device is already in variable display at that stage, the variable display is continued only by stopping the hitting of the hit ball. If there is a storage of the number of balls held in the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63 at the stage where the firing stop control is performed, the variable display control of the variable display device based on the storage is continued. .

  The main management of the number of game balls is performed in the card unit, but only on the pachinko game machine side when the game prohibition control (launching stop control) when the game ball number becomes 0 in the pachinko game machine is performed. It is determined that the number of game balls has become 0, and game prohibition control (launch stop control) is performed. Thereafter, as the operation response, final ball-related information is transmitted to the card unit, and the final number of game balls “0” is determined on the card unit side. The reason for controlling in this way is that it is necessary to perform the hitting stop control at the moment when the number of game balls becomes zero on the pachinko gaming machine side.

  For example, on the card unit side which mainly manages the number of game balls, the response of the action response including the number of added balls and the number of subtracted balls when the number of game balls sent from the pachinko game machine side becomes 0 Waiting for reception, the final number of game balls is calculated on the card unit side, and when it becomes 0, a command for operation instruction with a prohibition request for prohibiting the game is transmitted to the pachinko game machine side, If the pachinko machine is controlled to stop hitting the ball for the first time after that, the pachinko ball may be shot and fired during the response and command transmission / reception, and a new number of subtraction balls may be generated during that time. On the pachinko machine side, a new subtraction ball number is generated even though the game ball number is already “0”, and the game ball number eventually becomes negative. Inconvenience say occurs. In order to prevent such inconvenience, only the batting launch stop control when the number of game balls becomes zero is controlled based on the number of game balls on the pachinko gaming machine side.

  In this way, the game control represented by the hitting ball stoppage control is performed based on the number of game balls stored in the pachinko game machine itself, and therefore based on the number of game balls managed and stored in the card unit. Compared with the case where such game control is performed, game control can be performed in real time in accordance with the fluctuation of the number of game balls.

  Here, an example is shown in which the payout control board performs the hitting shot stop control, but the main board may be configured to perform the hitting shot stop control. In this case, for example, the payout control board transmits a signal indicating that the number of game balls is 0 to the main board when the number of game balls is determined to be 0. The main board receives this signal and inhibits the driving of the firing motor.

  Such a game prohibition process by the card unit is also executed when the front frame 12 or the door 14 is opened, or when various player return operations are performed by the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine can respond to the prohibition refusal, and in the situation where the front frame 12 and the door 14 cannot be opened, for example, due to some circumstances such as abnormalities, the card unit cannot be instructed. This prohibition rejection response is transmitted to the card unit. The game prohibition includes not only prohibition of driving of the launch motor but also other game items such as ball rental.

  In addition, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine, ball lending is not performed for every predetermined amount (for example, 500 yen or 1000 yen), but lending for an input amount (for example, 10,000 yen) is performed collectively. It is also possible. Since it is not necessary to deliver the game ball to the player, it is possible to easily adapt to such a ball rental form.

In addition, in this invention, it is possible to grasp | ascertain comprehensively as a pachinko game machine also including the thing which attached the card unit.
<Application to slot machines>

  In each of the above-described embodiments, only the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a swivel type gaming machine (slot machine). Examples of the slot machine include the following.

  That is, the slot machine displays a main board as a main game control means for managing the progress of the game, a sub board (sub-main board, sub-sub board) as a sub game control means for controlling the execution, and identification information for the main game. As a main game identification information display means for playing, a plurality of rows (for example, three rows) of reels each having a plurality of pieces of identification information arranged on the outer periphery, and a main game start that can be operated by the player and instruct the game start A start lever as instruction means, a stop button as main game progress instruction means that can be operated by the player and instruct the game progress, and the like are provided.

  Of these, the main board has a main game random number acquisition means for acquiring a main game random number when the start lever is operated, and one or more stop identifications based on the random numbers acquired by the main game random number acquisition means. Main game identification information display content determination means for tentatively determining information (for example, display content determination means for internally determining a winning combination such as a small role or a special game related feature), main game identification information display Based on one or a plurality of stop identification information provisionally determined by the content determination means and the operation timing of the stop button, control is performed so that one stop identification information is fixedly displayed on the reel which is the main game identification information display unit. Special information for controlling to shift to a special game when a predetermined mode is displayed as stop identification information on a reel which is a main game identification information display control means and a main game identification information display unit Technical execution control means has a main gaming random number acquisition unit main gaming side information transmission control means for transmitting information about the main gaming random number acquired in the sub-game control unit side, and the like.

  Among these, the main game identification information display content determination means includes, for example, display content determination means for internally determining a winning combination such as a small role or a character related to a special game. As the main game identification information display control means, for example, a reel control means for stopping the reel at a predetermined position based on the internally determined winning combination and the timing at which the stop button is pressed can be cited. Furthermore, as the special game execution control means, for example, special bonus actuating means that actuates a special bonus when “777 etc.” are arranged on a predetermined effective line can be cited.

In such a slot machine, whether or not an effect can be executed and an effect pattern are determined in the secondary game control unit when the start lever is operated or when the stop button is operated. Further, in the slot machine, a button effect is executed by lottery, and when the button effect is executed, in order to prompt the player to operate an operation button (sub game operation means) provided at a predetermined position of the housing. A promotion effect is executed. And the structure which concerns on each embodiment is applicable in determining the above-mentioned production pattern. In addition, the slot machine is provided with a setting change device for setting the winning probability in random number lottery.
<< Various errors in slot machines >>

  Furthermore, the error types in the slot machine can be exemplified as shown in FIG. That is, the error types shown in FIG. 17 are classified from the first group error to the third group error as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine. Among these, the first group of errors is handled as a serious error, and an error for which the error notification is ended by turning off the power or changing the setting corresponds to this first group of errors.

  The second group of errors is the second most important after the first group of errors, and error notification is performed by satisfying all or any of the following: The error to end corresponds to this second group of errors. The third group of errors are errors that are expected to occur relatively frequently and other errors. Various errors in the first group to the third group are detected when a predetermined parameter shows an abnormal value due to an illegal act (so-called goto action) or an apparatus abnormality.

  More specifically, examples of the first group of errors include “fan abnormality”, “main board abnormality”, “production control board abnormality”, and “sub-main authentication abnormality”. Among these, “fan abnormality” relates to a fan provided for a heat generating device such as a motor or as a cooling device, and indicates the state of the fan as shown in the “occurrence condition” column on the right side of the figure. An error occurs when the fan status is monitored and an error is detected. Then, as shown in the “canceling condition” column on the right side of the drawing, 30 seconds after the occurrence detection, the image CPU of the sub-sub board is continuously reset and released.

  Subsequently, the “main board abnormality” occurs when the main control board (main board) acquires the same random number six times or more continuously, and when there is a setting change by the setting change device or originally acquired. A return instruction is issued when a different random number is acquired as if it was a value other than the value to be performed. Furthermore, the “production control board abnormality” indicates that the normal activation of the production control board (sub-main board) cannot be confirmed, that is, three times in a series of processes from reset to activation confirmation, which is a process for starting control. Occurs in the case of continuous failure, and returns to normal when the power is turned on again. The “sub-main authentication abnormality” occurs when an abnormality relating to the authentication of the sub-main board is detected, and is canceled when the power is turned on again.

  Subsequently, examples of the second group error include “communication error”, “selector error”, “HO”, “HE”, “HP”, “HC”, and “FE”. Among these, a “communication error” occurs when a command skip is detected five or more times before power interruption, and is canceled by opening / closing a setting door of the setting change device. In the case of this “communication error”, the error notification is continuously displayed for at least 30 seconds. Further, the condition for canceling the “communication error” may be one that is canceled by turning on the reset switch while the door (for example, the front door) is opened.

  In addition, as another aspect of the “communication error”, when the main transmission count command from the main control board is received and the value is different from the main reception count counted on the sub-main side, or the main transmission count It may be generated when a command is not received for 300 ms. As a release condition, it is possible to adopt a release condition such that the release is performed by turning on the reset switch with the door opened.

  Subsequently, the “selector system error” relates to a selector for selecting whether or not the inserted game medal is within the acceptable range. A selector sensor, a selector passage sensor, a blocker, and the like are attached to the selector. A “selector system error” occurs when an error occurs in the selector, and is canceled when the reset switch is turned on with the door open. In this case, the error notification is continuously displayed for at least 30 seconds.

  Further, “HO”, “HE”, “HP”, and “HC” relate to a game medal payout device (game medal payout device), and the payout device is used for winning or paying out or storing a storage device. This is a device for discharging game medals when paying out game medals. Among these, “HO” occurs when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the payout sensor used for payout detection, and is canceled when the reset switch is turned on with the door open. In this case, the error notification is continuously displayed for at least 30 seconds. “HE” occurs when it is determined that the game medal in the game medal payout device is empty, and is released when the reset switch is turned on with the door opened. Furthermore, “HP” occurs when it is determined that a game medal is stuck in the game medal outlet of the game medal payout device, and is released when the reset switch is turned on with the door open. “HC” occurs when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the payout sensor, and is canceled when the reset switch is turned on with the door open. In this case, the error notification is continuously displayed for at least 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, “FE” relates to a game medal auxiliary storage, and the game medal auxiliary storage is a storage for storing game medals exceeding the storage capacity of the game medal payout device. “FE” is generated when it is determined that the game medal auxiliary storage is full, and is released when the reset switch is turned on with the door opened.

Subsequently, the third group of errors can include “touch panel reaction in progress”, “touch panel abnormality”, and “speaker abnormality”. Further, examples of the third group error include those in which the following display is performed. And the display related to the error of the third group is “door is open”, “setting door is open”, “setting key is abnormal”, “setting change operation error”, “setting cannot be confirmed” , And “It is a gaming state that cannot be changed at present. Please refer to the instruction manual”.
The following errors can be listed.

  Among these, “touch panel reaction” occurs when an optical touch panel that can be operated by a player or the like detects a defective beam, and returns when the detected sensor reaction product is removed. “Touch panel abnormality” occurs when an internal error of the touch panel other than the detection of a defective beam is detected, and when it is not a failure, it is restored when the cause of the error is removed. Further, “speaker abnormality” occurs when the sub-board (sub-main board) receives an amplifier short detection signal regarding the speaker or the speaker amplifier. An amplifier short may be intentionally generated by a fraudulent person in order to prevent an alarm sound from being output during a fraudulent act, and is also subject to error detection including such circumstances. Then, “speaker abnormality” is automatically restored when the speaker is inspected and the cause of the amplifier short circuit is removed.

  Among the errors specified by the display content as described above, “the door is open” relates to the opening of the front door, and more specifically, the main when the door is turned on from the door OFF. This occurs when there is no change in the state for 100 ms from the command reception state related to the command from the substrate to the sub-main substrate. The state is canceled when there is no change in the state for 3000 ms from the command reception state.

  Next, “the setting door is open” relates to the opening of the door of the switch case (setting changing device), and more specifically occurs in the following two situations. That is, the first is a case where there is no change in the state for 100 ms from the command reception when the switch case door is turned off to the door on, and there is no non-door error (there is no error related to the front door). This occurs when a non-setting change is in progress. In this case, it is canceled by a door error notification. Furthermore, the second case occurs when the switch case is open when the door error is released and there is no change in the state for 100 ms, and when the non-door error is occurring and the non-setting is being changed. To do. In this case, the switch case door OFF is released after 3000 ms.

  Next, “The setting key is abnormal” means that the setting key (key) held by the game clerk performing the setting change is inserted into the setting change device and turned when the power is restored, and the sub main board is set to the setting key. Occurs when a command for turning the setting key ON is received from OFF and either the switch case or the door is closed. In this case, it is canceled when the setting key is returned. Furthermore, a “setting change operation error” occurs when the setting key is ON when power is restored and at least one of the switch case and the door is closed, and is automatically canceled after 30 seconds.

  In addition, “cannot confirm setting” means any of the following conditions: non-power failure return, switch case ON (open), door ON (open), no change in status for 160 ms after detection of setting key OFF to setting key ON Occurs when the non-setting is being confirmed and the non-setting is being changed. This error is canceled when the setting key is returned.

  In addition, “Currently game settings that cannot be changed. Please refer to the instruction manual.” Occurs when the setting key is ON when the power is restored and the switch case and door are open, and will be automatically released after 15 seconds. .

  Also in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the error that is the object of creation of the error image 601 is limited to the first group of errors that are serious errors. That is, priority is set for the error type, and an error to be stored and an error not to be stored are classified. For this reason, as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the amount of memory necessary for storing various types of information constituting the error image 601 (here, the capacity of the still image storage unit 311 and the additional information storage unit 316). ) Can be saved.

10 Pachinko machines, 60 production symbol display device, 102 main board,
104 sub-board, 301 sub-main board, 302 sub-sub board,
310 error display execution means, 311 still image storage means,
314 error image forming means, 315 time management means, 316 additional information storage means,
317 management operation input means, 333 error control means, 341 still image creation means,
342 command information creation means, 343 two-dimensional code creation means,
344 time information creation means, 601 error image, 602 still image area,
603 Command information area, 604 Two-dimensional code area, 605 Time information area.

Claims (2)

Main control means to control the game,
Effect control means for executing effect control associated with the game based on a command related to the effect from the main control means;
Production display means controlled by the production control means,
The production control means includes
It is possible to accept predetermined operations performed by the operator,
When an error is detected, the image displayed on the effect display means is stored as still image data,
A gaming machine, wherein when the predetermined operation is performed, the stored still image is displayed on the effect display means. The production control means includes
Stores and accumulates error information related to the error that has occurred,
The error information includes at least error type information indicating an error type,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error information can be displayed as a two-dimensional code different for each error type by performing a predetermined operation.

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