JP2017221322A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a determination as an error.SOLUTION: If a non-error state becomes an error state, as an error operation process in which a control to cause an operation of an upper movable body is executed is to be performed a plurality of number of times, it is possible to try to re-confirm a movable body error or to resolve the movable body error. However, if the movable body errors have been determined over a predetermined number of times of the error operation process, the operation of the upper movable body is to be restricted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines include a light as a movable member on a frame member, such as a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

JP 2008-228801 A

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no measures are taken regarding errors, such as determining that a movable body error cannot be detected normally.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be determined as an error.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a movable body, operation control means for executing control for operating the movable body, and error determination means for determining a movable body error that cannot normally detect the operation of the movable body. And the error determination means can determine the movable body error when the control for operating the movable body is executed, and the operation control means can move the movable body from the first state that is not determined to be the movable body error. After entering the second state in which the body error is determined, an error operation process for executing control for operating the movable body is executed a plurality of times, and the movable body error is determined over a predetermined number of error operation processes. In this case, the operation of the movable body is limited.

  When the game machine includes a drive unit that operates the movable body, and the operation of the movable body is limited, the operation control unit does not output information for operating the movable body to the drive unit. You may do it.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when the operation of the movable body is limited when it is determined that a movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the limitation is made on condition that power supply is cut off. You may make it cancel.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the operation control means performs a predetermined number of error operation processes for performing control to operate the movable body when the first state is changed to the second state, and the movable body error is not resolved. At this time, error operation processing may be performed at a predetermined operation timing thereafter.

  When the game machine is provided with a speaker and a light emitter, and the operation of the movable body is restricted when the movable body error is determined over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the speaker and The illuminant may not be notified that the operation of the movable body is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes.

  According to the present invention, an error can be determined.

The perspective view of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the relationship between the operation amount in case an upper movable body operate | moves, and the operation direction of an upper movable body. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the relationship between an upper movable body and the external shape of an outer frame when a pachinko game machine is viewed from the front. The figure which shows the step of the operation | movement aspect which can be set as an operation | movement aspect of an upper movable body. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display content which can specify that the operation | movement aspect of an upper movable body can be set, (b) can set the operation | movement aspect of the upper movable body after setting completion conditions are satisfied. The figure which shows an example of the display content different from the display content which can specify that there exists. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an operation | movement pattern. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the environment around the pachinko gaming machine in a game hall, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between the upper movable body of a pachinko gaming machine, and a data lamp. The figure which shows the error operation process at the time of an error state transition, and the error operation process in an operation timing. The figure which shows the flow until it becomes a non-error state from an error state as a result of performing an error operation process in an operation timing, and the flow until the operation | movement of the upper movable body 80 is restrict | limited. The figure which shows an example of the flow until operation | movement of an upper movable body is restrict | limited by the opportunity that the frequency | count of operation | movement of an upper movable body exceeded specified frequency | count after electric power supply was started. In another example, the front view of the slot machine when an upper movable body is mounted on the slot machine.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
A pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 has an outer frame Y1 as an outer frame member that forms the outline of the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. A middle frame Y2 as a middle frame member to which the game board YB is mounted is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 so as to be freely opened and closed. A front frame Y3 as a front frame member is assembled to the front side of the middle frame Y2 so as to be freely opened and closed. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the frame members of the outer frame Y1, the middle frame Y2, and the front frame Y3. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a locking mechanism Y4 as a locking means for restricting the opening of the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 and releasing the restriction.

  The front frame Y3 is provided with a first operation unit BT1 that can be operated by the player. The front frame Y3 is provided with a second operation unit BT2 that can be operated by the player. In addition, the front frame Y3 is provided with a decorative lamp La as a light emitter that performs a light emission effect. In addition, the front frame Y3 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and performs sound effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a launch handle HD having a touch sensor TS. By rotating the launch handle HD, the strength with which the game ball is launched onto the game board YB can be adjusted.

  An upper movable body 80 is provided on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The upper movable body 80 is provided on the front frame Y3. The front frame Y3 is provided with an original position sensor GS that can detect that the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin (or that the upper movable body 80 is not located at the origin). The original position sensor GS is provided at a position where the upper movable body 80 can be detected when the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin (original position). The upper movable body 80 is operable upward of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the upper movable body 80 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a stepping motor is employed as the first actuator A1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area YBa is defined on the board surface of the gaming board YB. A game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD is guided to the game area YBa. In addition, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH as a display means is provided in the approximate center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using decorative symbols (effect symbols).

  An internal movable body 90 is provided in the game board YB. The internal movable body 90 is configured to be operable from the origin of the internal movable body 90 to the movable reach position. The internal movable body 90 operates on the front side of the effect display device 11 when operating to the movable reach position. The internal movable body 90 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a stepping motor is employed as the second actuator A2. In the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 corresponds to a movable body provided on the frame member, and the internal movable body 90 corresponds to a movable body provided on the game board. In the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 corresponds to a specific movable body among the plurality of movable bodies. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of movable bodies including the upper movable body 80 and the internal movable body 90.

The game area YBa is provided with a plurality of winning holes (entrance holes) through which game balls can enter. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14.
The first starting port 12 is a winning port for winning a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is established. The first start port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is opened so that a game ball can be always entered. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and the game ball that has entered the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. A sensor (first start sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The second start port 13 is a winning port for entering a game ball when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. The second start port 13 is located to the right of the first start port 12. The second start port 13 can enter the game ball when the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal winning lottery is won) or the opening / closing member 16 is opened, or is easy to enter. Opened. On the other hand, the second start port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the opening / closing member 16 is closed.

  The opening / closing member 16 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In the present embodiment, the actuator for operating the opening / closing member 16 is the opening / closing member actuator KA shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the second start port 13, and the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A sensor to be detected (second start sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is disposed.

  The large winning opening 14 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition for the winning ball is established. The big winning opening 14 is located in the area to the right of the game area YBa. The special winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when the open / close door 17 is in an open state, or it is easy to enter. On the other hand, the special winning opening 14 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter when the open / close door 17 is closed. In the present embodiment, when the open / close door 17 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 14. In the present embodiment, when the open / close door 17 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the special winning opening 14.

  The open / close door 17 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In the present embodiment, the actuator that operates the open / close door 17 is a special prize opening actuator DA shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the grand prize winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the big winning prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. A sensor (count sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times) that is predetermined for a round game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning opening 14. In the round game, the open / close door 17 operates in a predetermined operation mode (a ball entering the special winning opening 14 is allowed in a predetermined mode). One round game is ended when the end condition of the round game is satisfied by the number of balls entered during the round game or the elapsed time of the round game. When a big hit game is awarded, an opening time is set before the first round game is started, and an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. When a big hit game is awarded, an ending time is set when the final round game is finished, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

  A gate 18 is disposed in the game area YBa. The gate 18 is an area on the right side of the game area YBa and is located above the special winning opening 14. The gate 18 is opened with a gate port 18a that is opened so that a game ball can be always entered. A sensor (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 18a is disposed. The gate port 18a of the gate 18 is a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is established. The opening / closing member 16 of the second starting port 13 is a normal game that occurs after winning the normal winning lottery performed by entering a game ball into the gate 18 and the normal symbol winning symbol is derived in the normal symbol changing game. In the hit game, the opening operation is performed from the closed state.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 23, a hold display device 24, and a normal symbol display device 25. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that can be viewed by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member provided in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, or the like. In the present embodiment, the display devices 23, 24, and 25 are disposed on a decorative member provided on the lower left side of the game board YB.

  The special symbol display device 23 performs a symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) using the special symbol, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. When a game ball enters the first start port 12 and is detected, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the special symbol is established when the ball is detected. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the special symbol is established when the ball is detected. In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol display game 23 is played on the special symbol display device 23 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and according to the special symbol derived by the symbol variation game The design variation game for deriving the result is also performed on the effect display device 11 using the decorative design.

  The special symbol display device 23 is a display device including a light emitter. In the special symbol variation game, a combination of arbitrary light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a loss symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won (not won). In this way, when the big win lottery is won (when the big hit is determined to be a big win), the big win symbol (the big win display result) is derived in the symbol variation game. In addition, when the big win lottery is not won (when the big hit determination is not determined to be a big win), a lost symbol (outlier display result) is derived in the symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, in the decorative symbol design variation game, combinations of decorative symbols in a plurality of rows are derived. The decorative design is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals, for example. The combination of all the decorative symbols in the entire row that have the same decorative symbol is selected as the big hit lottery combination, and the combination that does not have the same decorative symbol in the entire row is not selected in the big winning lottery. This is a combination of outliers that can be specified. The result derived in the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol variation game. For this reason, in the special symbol variation game, the lottery result of the big win lottery is derived as a special symbol, while in the decorative symbol variation game, information that can identify the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived as a decorative symbol.

  The hold display device 24 displays the number of special symbol variation games (starting hold number) whose execution is suspended. The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery is derived in the normal symbol variation game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the winning probability of winning a jackpot is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a big hit lottery is won. The probability variation state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player because it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the non-probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low. The non-probability change state corresponds to a low probability state, and the probability change state corresponds to a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can provide an entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of game balls per unit time to the second start port 13 is improved. The entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-entrance rate improvement state”. The non-entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” or “low base state”.

  In the present embodiment, the winning rate improvement state is until the big hit lottery is won, or the special symbol changing game of the specified upper limit number of times after the winning rate improvement state is given, or the predetermined upper limit number of times is executed. It is given until a big win lottery is won before reaching.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted with various substrates including a main substrate 30 as a main control unit, a sub substrate 31 as a sub control unit, and a power supply substrate 34.
The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main controller that can write and read necessary data. And a control RAM 30c. The main board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

  The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from various sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 30a controls display contents of various display devices (special symbol display device 23, hold display device 24, normal symbol display device 25, etc.) and various actuators (large winning opening actuator DA, opening / closing member actuator). KA) is controlled.

  The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing processing related to a game, information for specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The variation pattern of the special symbol can specify a variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The main variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The big hit variation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is won, and in the special symbol changing game, the big hit symbol is finally derived. The loss variation is an effect that is performed when the big win lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, the loss symbol is finally derived.

  Note that outlier fluctuations include outlier reach fluctuations that are out of reach when a rendition effect is performed in a decorative symbol design variation game, and normal deviations that are out of reach without a reach effect in a decorative symbol variation game. is there. The various determination values include a big hit determination value used for the big hit lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the normal hit lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, start pending numbers, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when determining a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery or a regular hit random number used for the lottery of the normal symbol.

  The sub board 31 is electrically connected to the main board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main board 30 in one direction. The sub-board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a as control means capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b for storing a control program for the sub-control CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A sub-control RAM 31c capable of

  The sub control CPU 31 a of the sub board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main board 30. For example, when starting a special symbol changing game, the main control CPU 30a uses, in addition to controlling the display content of the special symbol display device 23, control information for instructing the start of variation (start of game) for sub-control. It transmits to CPU31a. Receiving the control information, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 can play the symbol variation game of the ornament symbols. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting and extinguishing (non-lighting) of various decorative lamps La and the sound output of the speaker Sp.

  The sub control CPU 31a controls the operation of the first actuator A1. The sub control CPU 31a operates the first actuator A1 by outputting an electrical signal to the first actuator A1. Moreover, the upper movable body 80 operates by operating the first actuator A1. Therefore, the first actuator A1 corresponds to a driving unit that operates the upper movable body 80. The electrical signal output to the first actuator A1 corresponds to information for operating the upper movable body 80.

  The sub control CPU 31a controls the operation of the second actuator A2. The sub control CPU 31a operates the second actuator A2 by outputting an electric signal to the second actuator A2. Moreover, the internal movable body 90 operates by operating the second actuator A2. Therefore, the second actuator A2 corresponds to a driving unit that operates the internal movable body 90. The electric signal output to the second actuator A2 corresponds to information for operating the internal movable body 90.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a receives the detection signal of the original position sensor GS. The sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal when the first operation unit BT1 is operated. The sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal when the second operation unit BT2 is operated.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an operation pattern as operation information used when executing control for operating the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90. The sub control CPU 31a executes control for operating the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 based on the operation pattern.

The power supply board 34 includes a power supply circuit 34a, a power-off monitoring circuit 34b, and a reset signal circuit 34c.
The power supply circuit 34a converts the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply of the amusement hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1 (eg, DC30V)), and converts the converted power supply voltage to the main board 30 and the sub-board 31. It further converts into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to each control board. A power supply voltage (V2) necessary for operation is supplied to each control board (main board 30 and sub board 31) through a power supply circuit 34a.

  The power-off monitoring circuit 34b monitors whether there is an abnormality in power supply (power supply) to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 34b monitors whether the power supply voltage (V1) supplied from the power supply circuit 34a has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, DC 20V)). The power-off monitoring circuit 34b transmits a power-off signal when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0). The power-off signal is received by the control board (main board 30 and sub board 31) that executes the backup process and the reset signal circuit 34c. The predetermined voltage (V0) is set to a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to the predetermined voltage (V0), for example, when the main power supply of the game hall is shut off, when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, There is a case where power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted by an external factor.

  The reset signal circuit 34c generates a reset signal. The reset signal is transmitted to a board on which microcomputers such as the main board 30 and the sub board 31 are mounted and which controls electrical components. The reset signal is a signal that can take two states, a first state (for example, high level) and a second state (for example, low level). For example, the control board to which the reset signal is transmitted is in an operation stop state (state in which the operation is restricted) while receiving the reset signal in the first state, and the reset signal is in the first state. It will be in the state which can be operated by changing to the 2nd state from. In other words, from the reset signal circuit 34c, a restriction signal for restricting the operation (or a stop signal for stopping the operation) is transmitted during a period in which the reset signal is in the first state. In other words, an allowable signal that allows operation is transmitted during the period of the second state.

  The power supply board 34 has a backup power supply 34d. The backup power supply 34d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The power of the backup power supply 34d is supplied to the main control RAM 30c and the sub control RAM 31c when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. As a result, the main control RAM 30c and the sub control RAM 31c can retain the stored contents for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted. The predetermined period is a period until the capacitor as the backup power source 34d is discharged and the backup power source 34d becomes unable to supply power.

  The power supply board 34 has a RAM clear switch circuit 34e, and a RAM clear switch 34f is connected to the RAM clear switch circuit 34e. The RAM clear switch 34f is a switch operated when instructing the initialization of at least a part of the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. The RAM clear switch 34f is a switch operated when instructing the initialization of at least a part of the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started with the RAM clear switch 34f being operated, an initialization signal is transmitted from the RAM clear switch circuit 34e. In this embodiment, the initialization signal is transmitted to the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a. The RAM clear switch 34f is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate, such as the inside of the machine or the back side of the machine. In the present embodiment, operating the RAM clear switch 34f with the start of power supply corresponds to an initialization operation for instructing initialization of at least a part of the stored contents of the storage unit.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main board 30 for controlling the game when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started will be described.
First, processing (reception processing) relating to reception of gaming ball detection signals from the various sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, and SE4 will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, or from the second start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13. When the detection signal is received, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbols to be started is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). The main control CPU 30a then rewrites the start hold number by 1 when the start number of special symbols is less than the upper limit, and controls the hold display device 24 to display the added start hold number. To do. Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the start hold number when the start hold number reaches the upper limit number. On the other hand, when the start suspension number is added, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hold designation command) that can specify the added start suspension number to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the information that can specify the number of start suspensions causes the effect display device 11 to display an image that indicates the number of start suspensions that can be specified from the information.

  In addition, when a game ball enters with less than the upper limit number of starting suspensions, the main control CPU 30a can acquire various random number values when triggered and can specify the acquired various random number values. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by a random number value, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls that have entered previously. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that (information storage order) can be specified. When acquiring the random number value, the main control CPU 30a acquires the jackpot random number value from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the jackpot symbol random number value and the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. .

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in a process when receiving detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor SE3. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of acquiring various random numbers used for the normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 is received.

Next, processing related to the execution of the special symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery (special diagram variation processing) will be described.
In the special symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game start condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol changing game is not being executed and when the big hit game is not being executed, while the special symbol changing game is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the big hit game is being played. Then, when the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure changing process.

  When the above-described start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start suspensions for the special symbol and determines whether the read start suspension number is greater than zero. Then, when the number of special symbols to be suspended is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the special symbols. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect when the number of start-up suspensions of the second special symbol is zero. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state using, for example, a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a guest-coming effect.

  When starting the symbol changing game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the special symbol start hold number by 1 and controls the hold display device 24 to display the start hold number after subtraction. In addition, when the start suspension number is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hold designation command) that can specify the start suspension number after subtraction to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first in the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery.

  In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. When the value of the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit variation that can be selected when the big hit is won based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. . In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. For this reason, determining the jackpot symbol in the present embodiment is equivalent to determining the type of jackpot.

  When the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol. The decided off symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main fluctuation pattern with reach or the main fluctuation pattern without reach.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a, as processing related to the execution of the special symbol variation game, is based on the result of the above-described processing, and control information (control) that instructs the sub control CPU 31a of the sub board 31 to control the game effect. Command) is generated. Various control information generated by the process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the symbol variation game with a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify that the symbol variation game is started as control information. The fluctuation start command includes information that can specify the main fluctuation pattern determined in the above-described jackpot process or off-line process. In addition, when starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command capable of specifying a special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. For this reason, the special figure command is information that can specify whether or not the game is successful, and information that can specify the type of jackpot.

  In addition, when the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation game has reached a predetermined variation time (the time defined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol as control information. A variable stop command that can specify that the variable game is to be ended is generated. When starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 so as to start the variation of the special symbol, and starts measuring the variation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time determined in the determined main variation pattern has elapsed.

Next, a process related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14 and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the big hit game progresses step by step from opening to round game to ending. Note that opening the special winning opening 14 means allowing a ball to enter the special winning opening 14 and opening the open / close door 17. In addition, closing the special winning opening 14 means not allowing the ball entering the special winning opening 14 and closing the open / close door 17. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (control command) for instructing the sub-control CPU 31a to control the game effect as processing related to the progress of the big hit game, and processing for opening and closing the big prize opening 14 I do. Various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the opening, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the opening.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a release command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a close command as control information when ending one round game when the end condition is satisfied. To do. The release command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the round game, and the close command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the end of the round game. When the main control CPU 30a opens the big prize opening 14 in one round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening actuator DA to the first state (for example, the excited state) and closes the big prize opening 14. Then, the special winning opening actuator DA is controlled to the second state (for example, the non-excited state). In the present embodiment, the end condition for one round game is that a predetermined upper limit number of balls (for example, nine balls) has been entered, or that the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is a predetermined upper limit time. One of the above has been established.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command as control information when starting the ending after the end of the last (final) round game. The ending command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of ending.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 30c includes information that can identify whether or not the probability variation state, and information that can identify whether or not the entrance rate improvement state. There is.

  With the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify whether the state is in a probability variation state to information that can identify that the probability variation state is not in effect. With the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify whether the entrance rate is improved to information that can specify that the entrance rate is not improved.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RAM 30c information that can specify the game state after the end of the big hit game when the big hit lottery is won (becomes a big hit). In addition, the main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RAM 30c information that can specify the game state after the end of the big hit game according to the game state before the start of the big hit game and the type of the big hit.

  In addition, with the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify whether the probability variation state is present and information that can identify whether the entrance rate improvement state is present. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can identify whether the probability variation state is based on the type of jackpot or the game state before the jackpot game, and information capable of identifying whether the entrance rate is improved. And update. Specifically, when the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can identify whether the probability variation state is present to information that can identify the probability variation state. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a can specify information indicating whether the entrance rate improvement state is in the entrance rate improvement state. Update to

  There is a case where the grant period of the entrance rate improvement state is managed by the number of games. Then, when managing the grant period improvement state grant period by the number of games, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of special symbol variation games after being controlled to the entrance rate improvement state after the big hit game is finished. When the specified upper limit number is reached, the information that can specify whether the entrance rate is improved is updated to information indicating that the entrance rate is not improved. Also, the main control CPU 30a identifies the end of the entry rate improvement state when the number of special symbol variation games after the jackpot game is controlled to the entry rate improvement state reaches the specified upper limit number of times. Generate possible exit commands.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying a gaming state as control information. Various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command that can specify the gaming state. The state designation command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the gaming state is changed.

  The main control CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a generates a demo command that can specify that the stand-by state is entered when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols. In the process related to the normal symbol, a process of receiving a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Hereinafter, a process performed when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the sub-control CPU 31a receives the control information related to the game effects described above will be described.
First, the process related to the decorative symbol design variation game will be described.

  When receiving the change start command, the sub control CPU 31a determines a sub change pattern for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the type of the main change pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub variation pattern can specify the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game with a decorative symbol.

  Further, when receiving the special symbol command, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpots based on decorative symbols when a special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. In addition, when a special symbol loss symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbol loss based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of detachment including a reach formation symbol when a main variation pattern for detachment variation with reach is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of detachment that does not include reach formation symbols when the main variation pattern for detachment variation without reach is specified.

  Further, when the special control command is received, the sub control CPU 31a stores in the sub control RAM 31c information that can specify the special symbol specified by the special command (information that can specify the type of special symbol). Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines not only the sub variation pattern and the combination of the decorative symbols, but also the type of the notice effect to be performed in association with the decorative symbol variation game. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the change start command controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decorative symbol change game is displayed with the effect content according to the above-mentioned determination items. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the decorative symbol variation game and derive the decorative symbol combination as the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. . Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a terminates the decorative symbol variation game by receiving the variation stop command.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When receiving the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the opening effect. Further, when receiving the release command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to cause an effect (round effect) associated with the round game. On the other hand, when receiving the close command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the effect (round effect) associated with the round game. Further, when receiving the ending command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to cause the ending effect to be performed.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The sub control CPU 31a updates information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub control RAM 31c includes information that can identify whether the state is a probability variation state, and information that can identify whether the entry rate improvement state. There is. When receiving the state designation command, the sub control CPU 31a can identify information indicating whether or not the probability variation state in the sub control RAM 31c and the entrance rate improvement state are based on the state designation command. Update information.

  In addition, when receiving the state designation command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image corresponding to the gaming state specified from the command. The image corresponding to the gaming state is, for example, a background image displayed on the back of the decorative symbol. Further, when the design of the decorative symbol used in the decorative symbol variation game is changed for each gaming state, the image of the decorative symbol is an image corresponding to the gaming state.

Next, processing related to the demonstration effect will be described.
When receiving the demonstration command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform a demonstration effect. The demonstration production is performed once until a predetermined production time ends. When the end time is not satisfied during the demonstration production and the production time is over, the demonstration production is repeatedly executed. The condition for ending the demonstration effect is to enter the first start port 12 and the second start port 13 and start a special symbol changing game.

Next, the flow of starting the main board 30 and the sub board 31 and the screen display of the effect display device 11 at the time of starting will be described.
When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, each of the main control CPU 30a (main board 30) and the sub control CPU 31a (sub board 31) starts to start and performs initial setting for each. Then, the process proceeds to normal processing in which the game can be controlled. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the start timings of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a are different. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a is activated with a predetermined time delay from the sub control CPU 31a.

  The process of delaying the activation of the main control CPU 30a is performed by extending the reception time of the reset signal transmitted from the reset signal circuit 34c when the power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is started, each of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a receives the reset signal in the first state, but first causes the reset signal received by the sub control CPU 31a to transition to the second state. Thereafter, the reset signal received by the main control CPU 30a is shifted to the second state as the predetermined time elapses. Thus, by starting the sub control CPU 31a first, it becomes possible for the sub control CPU 31a to reliably receive the control information transmitted by the processing of the main control CPU 30a that started the start. Note that “start of power supply” includes not only the case where the main power supply is turned on (normal power-on) but also the case where the power supply is resumed by power recovery.

  The sub control CPU 31a that has started to start is in a state of waiting for reception of control information transmitted by the processing of the main control CPU 30a. In the state waiting for reception of this control information, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to the return screen. Thereafter, when the main control CPU 30a is activated, control information is generated in the initial setting. The control information generated at this time is the case where the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are initialized and the control is started, and the control is restored based on the stored contents without initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. It is different in the case of making it.

  The initialization of the contents stored in the main control RAM 30c is instructed by starting the power supply while operating the RAM clear switch 34f. Similarly, initialization of the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c is instructed by starting the power supply while operating the RAM clear switch 34f.

  On the other hand, not initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c (returning according to the stored contents) is instructed by starting the power supply without operating the RAM clear switch 34f. Similarly, not initializing the storage contents of the sub-control RAM 31c (returning according to the storage contents) is instructed by starting the power supply without operating the RAM clear switch 34f.

  When receiving the initialization instruction, the main control CPU 30a initializes the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. For example, when the power supply is cut off (stopped) when controlled to the probability variation state, the main control RAM 30c is initialized with information that can identify whether the probability variation state is present, and is the probability variation state? Is set as information that can specify that the state is not a probability variation state.

  Further, when receiving the instruction for initialization, the sub control CPU 31a initializes at least a part of the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c. Of the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c, the storage contents that are not initialized even when the sub control CPU 31a receives an initialization instruction will be described later.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a checks whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal when the initialization instruction is not received, and performs initialization in the same manner as described above to set the initial value when it is abnormal. At the same time, when normal, a process of returning based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c is performed. Whether the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is normal or abnormal is confirmed by, for example, checking the status of the backup flag and the checksum.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off (when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the predetermined voltage V0), the main control CPU 30a receives the power cut-off signal transmitted from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 34b. A backup process for backing up the storage contents of the control RAM 30c is executed. In the backup process, a checksum of the main control RAM 30c at the time of power-off is calculated and stored in the main control RAM 30c, and a backup flag that can specify that is set when the backup process is performed normally. Is done. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can determine whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal by checking the state of the backup flag set in the main control RAM 30c. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage content of the main control RAM 30c to be backed up includes, for example, information that can specify the gaming state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a newly calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 30c at the time of power supply in the initial setting, and the calculated value matches the checksum at the time of power shutdown stored in the main control RAM 30c. By confirming whether to do so, it is possible to determine whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal.

  When the main control CPU 30a initializes the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c and starts control, the main control CPU 30a generates a power-on command that can be specified as control information, and sends the power-on command to the sub-control CPU 31a. Send to. When receiving the power-on command, the sub control CPU 31a initializes the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c.

  On the other hand, when starting the control without initializing the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the control information is returned based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c without being initialized as control information. A possible power recovery command is generated, and the power recovery command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a. When receiving the power recovery command, the sub control CPU 31a receives the control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a when returning based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c without initializing the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c. Based on the information and the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c, the process is restored.

  The control information transmitted from the main control CPU 30a when returning based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c without initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c includes, for example, when the power supply is cut off. There is control information (symbol state command) that can specify the state. The state when the power supply is cut off can be classified into “fluctuating” and “big hit game”. “Fluctuating” indicates when the symbol variation game is being played. In addition, the control information transmitted from the main control CPU 30a when returning based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c without initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c includes the information when the power supply is cut off. There is control information that can specify the gaming state.

  Further, if the initialization instruction is not received, the sub control CPU 31a checks whether the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c are normal, and if abnormal, based on the control information transmitted from the main control CPU 30a. A process for returning is performed, and when normal, a process for returning based on the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c is performed. Whether the storage content of the sub control RAM 31c is normal or abnormal is confirmed by, for example, checking the status of the backup flag and the checksum.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off (when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the predetermined voltage V0), the sub control CPU 31a receives the power cut signal transmitted from the power cut monitoring circuit 34b, A backup process for backing up the storage contents of the control RAM 31c is executed. In the backup process, a checksum of the sub control RAM 31c at the time of power-off is calculated and stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and a backup flag that can specify that is set when the backup process is performed normally. Is done. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a can determine whether the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c are normal by checking the state of the backup flag set in the sub control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the storage contents of the sub-control RAM 31c include storage contents that are backed up and storage contents that are not backed up.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a newly calculates a check sum of the sub control RAM 31c at the time of power supply in the initial setting, and the calculated value matches the check sum at the time of power shutdown stored in the sub control RAM 31c. By confirming whether to do so, it is possible to determine whether the storage contents of the sub-control RAM 31c are normal.

  Further, when receiving the control information transmitted from the main control CPU 30a when the power supply is started, the sub control CPU 31a stores information corresponding to the control information in the sub control RAM 31c. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can specify the game state in the sub-control RAM 31c according to the control information that can specify the game state among the control information generated when the power supply is started. To do.

  When the main control CPU 30a starts the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the normal process after the initial setting and starts the game control. At this time, the main control CPU 30a returns to the process executed when the power supply is cut off, and returns the control from the process. If the gaming state when the power supply is cut off is a probability variation state or an entrance rate improvement state, the gaming state is restored.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a performs an operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 in response to the start of power supply. In the operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80, the sub control CPU 31a operates the upper movable body 80 based on the operation pattern used in the operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 among the operation patterns stored in the sub control ROM 31b. Execute control. Further, the sub control CPU 31a performs an operation confirmation process of the internal movable body 90 in response to the start of power supply. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs an operation confirmation process in response to the start of power supply, thereby functioning as an operation confirmation processing means for performing an operation confirmation process for confirming the operation of the movable body. Realized.

  Here, the operation of the upper movable body 80 will be described. In the following description, “when the upper movable body 80 is operating” means a position where the upper movable body 80 is different from the origin (original position) in addition to when the upper movable body 80 is actually operating. When it is located (including when the operation is stopped).

First, based on FIGS. 4A to 4C, the relationship between the operation amount when the upper movable body 80 operates and the operation direction of the upper movable body 80 will be described.
FIG. 4A shows the position of the upper movable body 80 when the operation amount from the origin (original position) is 0 (zero), that is, when the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin. When the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin, the upper movable body 80a is oriented so that the tip 80a of the upper movable body 80 is oriented in the direction of 0 ° (indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 4A). 80 is located. Therefore, when the upper movable body 80 operates with an operation amount of 0 from the origin (when the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin), the operation direction of the upper movable body 80 is a direction of 0 °. The upper movable body 80 of the present embodiment is operable in a first direction corresponding to a direction away from the origin and a second direction corresponding to a direction from the position different from the origin toward the origin.

  FIG. 4B shows a position where the upper movable body 80 reaches when the operation amount X1 is operated in the first direction from the origin. When the upper movable body 80 moves from the origin in the first direction by the movement amount X1, the position where the distal end portion 80a of the upper movable body 80 faces the direction of 60 ° (indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 4B). In addition, the upper movable body 80 operates. Therefore, when the upper movable body 80 operates from the origin in the first direction with the operation amount X1, the operation direction of the upper movable body 80 is a direction of 60 °. In the present embodiment, the movement amount X1 that moves in the first direction from the origin corresponds to the movement amount that moves the upper movable body 80 to a position of 60 °.

  FIG. 4C shows a position where the upper movable body 80 reaches when the operation amount X2 is operated in the first direction from the origin. When the upper movable body 80 is moved by the movement amount X2 from the origin in the first direction, the position where the distal end portion 80a of the upper movable body 80 faces the direction of 90 ° (indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 4C). In addition, the upper movable body 80 operates. Therefore, when the upper movable body 80 operates from the origin in the first direction with the operation amount X2, the operation direction of the upper movable body 80 is a 90 ° direction. In the present embodiment, the movement amount X2 that moves in the first direction from the origin corresponds to the movement amount that moves the upper movable body 80 by 90 °.

  Next, based on FIGS. 5A to 5C, the relationship between the upper movable body 80 and the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front will be described. 5A to 5C, the upper movable body 80 is indicated by a solid line, and the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front is indicated by a two-dot chain line. In FIG. 5A, the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin is indicated by a solid line. In FIG. 5B, the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated by the operation amount X1 from the origin in the first direction is indicated by a solid line. In FIG. 5C, the upper movable body 80 is shown by a solid line when the upper movable body 80 is operated by the operation amount X2 from the origin in the first direction.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 is provided on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, the upper movable body 80 moves outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 (outer frame member) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, toward the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front is simply referred to as “the outer shape of the outer frame Y1”.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin, the upper movable body 80 is located inside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the upper movable body 80 operates from the origin, the upper movable body 80 moves outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. When the upper movable body 80 operates from the origin, at least a part of the upper movable body 80 protrudes outside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the upper movable body 80 is operated by the operation amount X1 in the first direction, compared to when the upper movable body 80 is operated by the operation amount X2 in the first direction. Thus, the height of the upper movable body 80 protruding outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 is low. In other words, when the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X2 in the first direction, the upper movable body 80 protrudes outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 as compared to when the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X1 in the first direction. The height of the upper movable body 80 is high. That is, when the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X2 from the origin in the first direction, it is outside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 compared to when the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X1 from the origin in the first direction. The upper movable body 80 protrudes greatly. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 protrudes more outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 as the operation amount of the upper movable body 80 operating from the origin in the first direction is larger.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 among the plurality of movable bodies of the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 can be set.

  The upper movable body 80 is configured to be operable within a predetermined operation range. The upper movable body 80 in the present embodiment is configured to be operable within an operation range from the origin to a position where the upper movable body 80 can be operated with the operation amount X2. That is, the upper movable body 80 in the present embodiment is configured to be operable within an operation range from 0 ° to 90 ° in the operation direction of the upper movable body 80.

  In this embodiment, by setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the maximum operation range within the range of 0 ° to 90 ° (predetermined operation range) in which the upper movable body 80 can operate is set. be able to. Note that setting the maximum operating range of the upper movable body 80 corresponds to setting the operating direction of the upper movable body 80. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation direction of the upper movable body 80 can be set by setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80.

  Setting the maximum operating range of the upper movable body 80 corresponds to setting the operating range of the upper movable body 80. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation range of the upper movable body 80 can be set by setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. The operation range of the upper movable body 80 can also be said to be the operation area of the upper movable body 80. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that the operation region of the upper movable body 80 can be set by setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is divided into a plurality of stages of a first setting, a second setting, and a third setting. In the present embodiment, out of the operating range (0 ° to 90 °) in which the upper movable body 80 can operate, the first setting with “0 °” as the maximum operating range, and “60 °” as the maximum operating range. The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set from the second setting and the third setting in which “90 °” is the maximum operation range. When the first setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 does not operate from the origin, and the upper movable body 80 becomes inoperable. On the other hand, when the second setting or the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 is operable. Specifically, when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 can operate within a range of 0 ° to 60 °. In addition, when the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 can operate within a range of 0 ° to 90 °. Further, when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the maximum movement amount that the upper movable body 80 moves in the first direction is the movement amount X1. Further, when the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the maximum movement amount that the upper movable body 80 moves in the first direction is the movement amount X2.

  As described above, when the first setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 does not operate. In addition, when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 may be referred to as a point where the distal end portion 80a faces the direction of 60 ° (hereinafter referred to as “position of 60 °”). ) Is the maximum arrival point when the upper movable body 80 operates. Further, when the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 may be referred to as a point where the distal end portion 80a faces the direction of 90 ° (hereinafter referred to as “position of 90 °”). ) Is the maximum arrival point when the upper movable body 80 operates. In the present embodiment, the first setting of the operation modes of the upper movable body 80 corresponds to an operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is an operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated as shown in FIG. It is located inside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 as a frame member.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set on condition that power supply is started while operating the RAM clear switch 34f. In the following description, “power supply has been started while operating the RAM clear switch 34 f” may be indicated as “initialization operation has been performed with the start of power supply”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means.

  In the present embodiment, when an initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set after the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a are activated. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply, the main control CPU 30 a and the sub control CPU 31 a are activated, and then the display content of the effect display device 11 is displayed on the upper movable body 80. The display content can specify that the operation mode can be set. As described above, the display content of the effect display device 11 corresponding to the display unit in the present embodiment specifies that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Possible display contents.

  Further, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be selected by operating the first operation unit BT1. In the present embodiment, the fact that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set corresponds to the fact that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be selected. Further, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the operation of selecting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 by operating the first operation unit BT1 corresponds to the selection operation for selecting the operation mode of the movable body. To do.

  Moreover, when the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the display content of the effect display device 11 can set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. Is controlled to display content different from the display content that can specify (for example, display content in which an initial symbol combination by a decorative symbol is displayed). As described above, the display content of the effect display device 11 corresponding to the display means in the present embodiment can set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied. The display contents are switched to display contents different from the display contents that can be specified.

  The setting end condition includes a setting end condition that is established when a game ball enters the first start port 12 or the second start port 13. Thus, it can be seen that the setting end condition (predetermined condition) includes a predetermined condition that is established when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance. In addition, the setting end condition includes a setting end condition that is established when a predetermined time has elapsed without the next first operation unit BT1 being operated after the first operation unit BT1 is operated. As described above, the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is established when a predetermined time elapses without the next selection operation being performed after the selection operation for selecting the operation mode of the movable body is performed. It can be seen that predetermined conditions are included. Further, the setting end condition includes a setting end condition that is established when the touch sensor TS specifies that the firing handle HD has been touched. As described above, the setting end condition (predetermined condition) includes a predetermined condition that is established when the touch sensor TS included in the firing handle HD is specified to have touched the firing handle HD. I understand.

Here, the control concerning the setting of the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 will be described.
As described above, when an initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply, the sub control CPU 31a initializes at least a part of the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a does not initialize the stored content related to the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80 among the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c corresponding to the storage unit. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply, at least a part of the storage contents of the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c is initialized. On the other hand, the stored content relating to the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is retained.

  When receiving the control information transmitted from the main control CPU 30a when the power supply is started, the sub control CPU 31a stores information corresponding to the control information in the sub control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 to display contents that can specify that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image MG having a content for notifying that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. To control. Thereby, it becomes possible to recognize that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a produces an option image DG1 that can specify the first setting, an option image DG2 that can specify the second setting, and an option image DG3 that can specify the third setting. The display device 11 is controlled. Thereby, it is possible to specify that there are three stages of operation modes that can be set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. In addition, as an operation mode of the upper movable body 80, it can be recognized that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set from the first setting, the second setting, and the third setting. The display contents that can specify that the operation mode of the upper movable body can be set include display contents that can specify other contents such as contents that can specify that the volume can be set (so-called menus). Screen).

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the selected image SG is displayed in any one of the display areas SR1 to SR3. Specifically, when the operation mode selected as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is the first setting, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the selected image SG in the display region SR1. To do. Further, when the operation mode selected as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is the second setting, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the selected image SG is displayed in the display region SR2. Further, when the operation mode selected as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is the third setting, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the selected image SG is displayed in the display region SR3.

  As described above, the storage content of the sub control RAM 31c includes the storage content related to the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80. The stored content related to the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80 includes operation mode information that can specify the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80. When the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the selected image SG in the display area corresponding to the operation mode that can be specified from the operation mode information. To do. When the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub-control CPU 31a can be identified from the operation mode information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c every time an operation signal is received from the first operation unit BT1. The operation mode is updated in a predetermined order (in the present embodiment, in the order of first setting → second setting → third setting → first setting →...), And the operation mode information is rewritten. Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the display area for displaying the selected image SG and controls the effect display device 11 to display the selected image SG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the sub control RAM 31c displays the initial symbol combination based on the decorative symbol when the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied. To control. Specifically, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub control CPU 31a inputs the operation signal from the first operation unit BT1, and then receives the next operation signal from the first operation unit BT1. When the predetermined time has passed without input, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the initial symbol combination by the decorative symbol.

  Further, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the initial symbol combination by the decorative symbol when the hold designation command is input. To do. The situation in which the initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply and the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set is a situation in which the symbol variation game is not being executed. Therefore, the case where the hold designation command is input when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set corresponds to the case where a game ball enters the first start port 12 or the second start port 13. Therefore, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub control CPU 31a uses the decorative symbol as an initial symbol when the game ball enters the first start port 12 or the second start port 13. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the combination.

  Further, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the initial symbol combination based on the decorative symbol when the firing operation signal is received from the main control CPU 30a. The effect display device 11 is controlled. When receiving the operation signal from the touch sensor TS, the main control CPU 30a transmits a firing operation signal that can specify that the firing handle HD has been touched to the sub control CPU 31a. Therefore, the case where the sub control CPU 31a receives the firing operation signal corresponds to the case where it is specified that the sub control CPU 31a has touched the firing handle HD by the touch sensor TS. Accordingly, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the decorative design in response to specifying that the firing handle HD is touched by the touch sensor TS of the firing handle HD. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the initial symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 may be operated during execution of the symbol variation game. In addition, the internal movable body 90 may be operated during execution of the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 is operated during the big hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation of the upper movable body 80 starts at a predetermined timing during the execution of the symbol variation game (operates in the first direction from the origin). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as with the upper movable body 80, the operation of the internal movable body 90 starts at a predetermined timing during the execution of the symbol variation game. The predetermined timing at which the operation of the internal movable body 90 starts during the symbol variation game may be the same as or different from the predetermined timing at which the operation of the upper movable body 80 starts during the symbol variation game. Good.

  Predetermined timings when the upper movable body 80 and the internal movable body 90 start to operate include the execution start timing of the symbol variation game, the execution start timing of the reach effect, and the execution of the reach effect with the high expectation level of the big hit among the reach effects The timing of this is considered. In addition, as the predetermined timing at which the operation of the upper movable body 80 and the internal movable body 90 starts, the timing at which the first operation unit BT1 is operated, the timing at which the second operation unit BT2 is operated, a predetermined entrance For example, the timing of entering a game ball into the first start port 12 is conceivable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rate at which the upper movable body 80 operates during the execution of the symbol variation game that is a big hit is higher than the rate at which the upper movable body 80 operates during the execution of the symbol variation game that is lost. For this reason, when the upper movable body 80 operates during the execution of the symbol variation game, the big hit expectation degree is increased. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the rate at which the internal movable body 90 operates during execution of the symbol variation game that is a big hit is higher than the rate at which the internal movable body 90 operates during execution of the symbol variation game that is out of play. For this reason, when the internal movable body 90 operates during execution of the symbol variation game, the big hit expectation degree increases.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the upper movable body 80 operates during the execution of the symbol variation game, compared to the case where the internal movable body 90 operates during the execution of the symbol variation game. The operations of the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 are determined so that the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game being executed is increased. Therefore, when the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 are compared, the degree of attention to the operation of the upper movable body 80 is higher than that of the inner movable body 90. In addition, since the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lower than the probability of not winning the jackpot lottery, the opportunity for the upper movable body 80 to operate during the execution of the symbol variation game is internally movable during the execution of the symbol variation game. There are fewer opportunities for the body 90 to operate.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper movable body 80 moves from the origin in the first direction with the start of the big hit game, and the upper movable body 80 becomes the origin with the start of the ending effect during the big hit game. To the second direction.

  The sub control CPU 31a operates the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 by performing the effect operation process. When the first setting is set with the upper movable body 80 as the operation mode, the sub-control CPU 31a does not perform control to operate the upper movable body 80. Specifically, when the first setting is set with the upper movable body 80 as an operation mode, the sub-control CPU 31a does not output an electrical signal to the first actuator A1.

In the effect operation process, the sub control CPU 31a performs the following control.
The sub-control CPU 31a performs an upper movable body operation lottery that determines whether or not to operate the upper movable body 80 when the variation pattern designation command is received. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the upper movable body 80 is operated when the upper movable body lottery is won, while it is determined that the upper movable body 80 is not operated when the upper movable body lottery is not won. . In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a performs the upper movable body operation lottery with the winning probability corresponding to the type of the designated main fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the upper movable body operation lottery is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the type of the main variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be executed, or the upper movable body operation lottery may be performed under a winning probability according to the contents of the production of a predetermined effect. In the present embodiment, the upper movable body operation lottery for determining whether to operate the upper movable body 80 is configured. However, even if it is not a lottery for determining whether to operate the upper movable body 80 directly, for example, In addition, the lottery for determining whether to execute the effect in which the upper movable body 80 operates may be the upper movable body operation lottery in this embodiment.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to operate the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body operation lottery is won. Specifically, in the effect operation process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for operating the upper movable body 80 based on the first operation pattern when the second setting can be specified from the operation mode information. When control for operating the upper movable body 80 based on the first operation pattern is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X1 from the origin in the first direction, and at this time, operates at the operation speed Z1.

  In the effect operation process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to operate the upper movable body 80 based on the second operation pattern when the third setting can be specified from the operation mode information. When control for operating the upper movable body 80 based on the second operation pattern is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X2 from the origin in the first direction, and at this time, operates at the operation speed Z2.

  Further, when the upper movable body 80 is operated in the first direction from the origin based on the winning of the upper movable body operation lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a, after elapse of a predetermined performance time according to the performance, Control is performed to move the upper movable body 80 in the second direction to the origin. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the upper movable body 80 at the operation speed Z1 when operating the upper movable body 80 based on the first operation pattern, and operates the upper movable body 80 based on the second operation pattern. The upper movable body 80 is operated at the operation speed Z2.

  Incidentally, in this embodiment, the time required to operate the operation amount X1 at the operation speed Z1 based on the first operation pattern is the same as the time required to operate the operation amount X2 at the operation speed Z2 based on the second operation pattern. Become. Accordingly, regardless of whether the second setting or the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 moves from the origin to the first direction based on the winning of the upper movable body operation lottery. After the operation, the time required to move in the second direction to the origin is the same. Therefore, regardless of whether the second setting or the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation of the upper movable body 80 based on the winning of the upper movable body operation lottery is uncomfortable. It can be made difficult.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a performs an internal movable body operation lottery to determine whether to operate the internal movable body 90 when the change pattern designation command is received. In the present embodiment, when the internal movable body lottery is won, it is determined that the internal movable body 90 is operated. On the other hand, when the internal movable body lottery is not selected, it is determined that the internal movable body 90 is not operated. . In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a performs the internal movable body operation lottery with the winning probability corresponding to the type of the designated main fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the internal movable body operation lottery is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the type of the main variation pattern. However, as with the upper movable body operation lottery, for example, under the winning probability according to the sub variation pattern, etc. The internal movable body operation lottery may be performed. In the present embodiment, the internal movable body operation lottery for determining whether to operate the internal movable body 90 is performed. However, even if the lottery is not determined to determine whether the internal movable body 90 is directly operated, for example, In addition, the lottery for determining whether to execute the effect in which the internal movable body 90 operates may be the internal movable body operation lottery in the present embodiment.

  Then, when the internal movable body operation lottery is won, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to operate the internal movable body 90 based on an operation pattern used when operating the internal movable body 90. If the internal movable body operation lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 31a operates when operating the common internal movable body 90 regardless of which operation mode can be specified from the operation mode information. Control to operate the internal movable body 90 based on the pattern is performed.

  Further, when receiving the opening command, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to operate the upper movable body 80. Specifically, in the effect operation process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for operating the upper movable body 80 based on the first operation pattern when the second setting can be specified from the operation mode information. In the effect operation process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to operate the upper movable body 80 based on the second operation pattern when the third setting can be specified from the operation mode information.

  Thereafter, when receiving the ending command, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to move the upper movable body 80 in the second direction to the origin. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the upper movable body 80 at the operation speed Z1 when operating the upper movable body 80 based on the first operation pattern, and operates the upper movable body 80 based on the second operation pattern. The upper movable body 80 is operated at the operation speed Z2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for operating the upper movable body 80, thereby realizing a function as operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable body. In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the upper movable body 80 as a specific movable body among the plurality of movable bodies 80 and 90, thereby controlling the operation of the specific movable body among the plurality of movable bodies. The function as the specific operation control means is realized. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, since the operation of the upper movable body 80 is controlled according to the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the sub-control CPU 31a has the set upper movable body. It can be seen that the operation of the upper movable body 80 can be controlled in accordance with the 80 operation modes.

  In the present embodiment, when the upper movable body 80 is operating in the rendering operation process (when the upper movable body 80 is not located at the origin), the upper movable body is triggered by the operation of the second operation unit BT2. The operation of the body 80 is interrupted, and the upper movable body 80 is moved to the origin. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the control for operating the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process and before starting the control for operating the upper movable body 80 in the second direction to the origin. 2 When an operation signal is received from the operation unit BT2, control is performed to move the upper movable body 80 in the second direction to the origin. That is, the sub control CPU 31a interrupts the operation of the upper movable body 80 based on the operation pattern on the condition that the second operation unit BT2 is operated, and moves the upper movable body 80 in the second direction to the origin (original position). To work.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second operation unit BT2 is operated during the operation of the upper movable body 80 by the effect operation process, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is interrupted, and the upper movable body 80 is Operate in the direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, operation of 2nd operation part BT2 is corresponded to interruption operation which instruct | indicates to interrupt operation | movement of a movable body.

Here, based on FIG. 9A, the environment around the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the game hall will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in the island facility 100 in the game hall. In addition, in the island facility 100, a data counter DL may be disposed above the pachinko gaming machine 10. The data counter DL is also called a data ramp. Generally, the data counter DL receives an external signal transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10 and displays information based on the external signal. The data counter DL displays, for example, information that can specify the number of symbol variation games executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, information that can specify the number of jackpot games given in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the like.

  In addition, in the island facility 100, an instruction book 200 such as effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be arranged on at least one of the right side and the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the island facility 100, a drink holder 300 that can store a plastic bottle, a can, or the like may be disposed on at least one of the right side and the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, in the island facility 100, a storage case 400 capable of storing cigarettes, lighters, portable terminals, and the like may be disposed on at least one of the right side and the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, a game ball lending device 500 may be installed mainly on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Some general game ball lending devices have a supply port 500a for supplying game balls to the upper plate of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  As described above, in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 10 installed in the island facility 100 in the game hall, there is a game ball lending device 500 having a data counter DL, a manual 200, a drink holder 300, a storage case 400, and a supply port 500a. Etc. may be arranged. In addition, although not shown, a partition, an ashtray, or the like may be arranged around the pachinko gaming machine 10 with a pachinko gaming machine installed next to it.

Next, the relationship between the upper movable body 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the data counter DL arranged above the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9B, when the upper movable body 80 moves to a position of 90 °, it is assumed that the data counter DL is arranged at a position where the upper movable body 80 and the data counter DL are in contact with each other. On the other hand, it is assumed that the data counter DL is arranged at a position where it does not come into contact with the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 moves to a position of 60 °. Under such circumstances, when the upper movable body 80 is moved to the 90 ° position, the upper movable body 80 and the data counter DL may come into contact with each other. Therefore, if the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 does not contact the data counter DL even when the upper movable body 80 is operated by the effect operation process.

  Thus, even if it has the upper movable body 80 which moves outside the external shape of the outer frame Y1, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is set according to the environment where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed. Thereby, it can suppress that the upper movable body 80 contacts the data counter DL etc. which are arrange | positioned around the pachinko gaming machine 10. Incidentally, since the internal movable body 90 operates within a range inside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1, the internal movable body 90 does not come into contact with the data counter DL or the like set around the pachinko gaming machine 10. it is conceivable that.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to detect a movable body error that cannot normally detect the operation of the upper movable body 80. In the present embodiment, the movable body error can be detected by determining the movable body error in the error determination process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a.

  In the present embodiment, the original position sensor GS can detect the upper movable body 80 located at the origin (original position). From the original position sensor GS, when the upper movable body 80 is detected, a detection signal is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. On the other hand, when the upper movable body 80 cannot be detected, no detection signal is transmitted. In the following description, a state where a detection signal is transmitted from the original position sensor GS is referred to as a “first detection state”, and a state where a detection signal is not transmitted from the original position sensor GS is referred to as a “second detection state”.

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the upper movable body 80 moves in the first direction from the origin, the first detection state changes to the second detection state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the upper movable body 80 moves in the second direction to the origin, the second detection state is changed to the first detection state.

  However, when the upper movable body 80 does not operate despite outputting an electrical signal to the first actuator A1, the detection signal of the original position sensor GS does not change. The reason why the upper movable body 80 does not operate even though an electric signal is output to the first actuator A1 is a mechanism (until the power of the first actuator A1 is transmitted to the upper movable body 80). For example, a gear) failure, a failure of the upper movable body 80, a failure of the first actuator A1, and the like are conceivable. In addition, when the home position sensor GS is out of order, an electric signal is output to the first actuator A1 and the upper movable body 80 is operating normally even though the upper movable body 80 is operating normally. Since the original position sensor GS cannot detect the operation, it is conceivable that the detection signal of the original position sensor GS does not change.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine a movable body error based on the detection signal from the original position sensor GS when the upper movable body 80 is operated in the effect operation process. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that a movable body error has occurred when no change occurs in the detection signal of the original position sensor GS when control is performed to operate the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process.

  For example, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the first direction from the origin in the effect operation process, the sub control CPU 31a does not determine that there is a movable body error when the first detection state changes to the second detection state. On the other hand, when the upper movable body 80 is moved from the origin to the first direction in the effect operation process, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the movable body error has occurred when the first detection state does not change to the second detection state. This “case where the first detection state has not changed to the second detection state” means, for example, the case where the second detection state has changed to the first detection state, the case where the first detection state remains unchanged, and the second detection state There may be a case where it remains unchanged.

  In addition, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the second direction to the origin in the effect operation process, the sub control CPU 31a does not determine that there is a movable body error when the second detection state is changed to the first detection state. On the other hand, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the second direction to the origin in the effect operation process, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the movable body error has occurred when the first detection state is not changed from the second detection state. This “case where the second detection state has not changed to the first detection state” means, for example, the case where the first detection state has changed to the second detection state, the case where the first detection state remains unchanged, and the second detection state There may be a case where it remains unchanged. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that can determine a movable body error based on the detection signal from the original position sensor GS realizes a function as an error determination unit that determines a movable body error.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a determines that the movable body error has occurred, the sub control CPU 31a stores information (hereinafter referred to as movable body error occurrence information) that can be determined as the movable body error in the sub control RAM 31c.

  The sub control CPU 31a performs error operation processing a predetermined number of times when the movable body error occurrence information is newly stored when the movable body error occurrence information is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Note that when the movable body error occurrence information is newly stored when the movable body error occurrence information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the non-error state (first state) that is not determined as the movable body error is used. This corresponds to a case where an error state (second state) determined as a movable body error is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, when an error state is changed from a non-error state, error operation processing (hereinafter, referred to as “error operation processing at the time of error state transition”) is performed five times. Is called. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a performs the error operation process five times when the error state is changed from the non-error state. At this time, processing such as waiting for the elapse of a predetermined time is not performed, and the sub control CPU 31a repeats the error operation processing five times. As described above, the error operation process at the time of transition to the error state does not manage the interval at which the error operation process is performed by measuring time, and waits for the elapse of time after the error operation process is completed. The next error operation process is performed without any error.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the upper movable body 80 based on the third operation pattern in one error operation process among the error operation processes at the time of the error state transition. To control. When control for operating the upper movable body 80 based on the third operation pattern is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates by the operation amount X2 from the origin in the first direction, and at this time, operates at the operation speed Z1. As described above, the operation pattern used in the error operation process is different from the operation pattern used in the effect operation process.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the operation amount of the upper movable body 80 when the error movable process is performed and the upper movable body 80 operates is set as a third operation mode of the upper movable body 80. This is the same as the amount of movement of the upper movable body 80 when the stage movable process is performed and the upper movable body 80 operates when set. Further, the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates after the error operation process is performed is the effect operation process when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. This is the same as the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated. As described above, in this embodiment, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the effect operation process is performed and the upper movable body 80 operates, and the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the error operation process. At least a part of the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is the same.

  The amount of movement of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed is the effect operation process when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. This is different from the operation amount of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated. Further, the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed is the effect operation process when the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. This is different from the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated. As described above, in this embodiment, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the effect operation process is performed and the upper movable body 80 operates, and the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the error operation process. At least a part of the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is different.

  Further, when the upper movable body 80 is operated in the error operation process, the sub-control CPU 31a is movable based on the detection signal from the original position sensor GS, similarly to the case where the upper movable body 80 is operated in the effect operation process. Processing that can be determined as a body error is performed. For example, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the first direction from the origin in the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a does not determine that there is a movable body error when the first detection state changes to the second detection state. On the other hand, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the first direction from the origin in the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the movable body error has occurred when the first detection state does not change to the second detection state. In addition, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the second direction to the origin in the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a does not determine that there is a movable body error when the second detection state is changed to the first detection state. On the other hand, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the second direction to the origin in the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the movable body error has occurred when the first detection state is not changed from the second detection state.

  If the movable body error is not determined in at least the last error operation process in the error operation process at the time of the error state transition, the sub control CPU 31a erases the movable body error occurrence information in the sub control RAM 31c. As a result, the error state is changed to the non-error state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred in at least the last error operation process among the error operation processes at the time of the error state transition, the sub control CPU 31 a I do.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the error state is changed from the non-error state to the error state, the error operation process is performed a predetermined number of times, and when the movable body error is not resolved, the error is detected at a predetermined operation timing thereafter. Operation processing is performed. In the present embodiment, in the error operation process performed at the operation timing, the upper movable body 80 is moved based on the third operation pattern, similar to the predetermined number of error operation processes performed when the error state is changed to the error state. Control to operate is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, some of the intervals from the error operation processing to the error operation processing at the next operation timing are different from other intervals different from the some interval, and the error state is changed from the non-error state After that, the interval from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing changes in a predetermined order.

  In the present embodiment, there are five operation timings as the operation timing after the error operation processing at the time of error state transition is completed. The first operation timing after the end of the error operation process at the time of the error state transition is a timing one minute after the end of the error operation process at the time of the error operation state transition. Also, the second operation timing after the end of the error operation process at the time of the error state transition is a timing five minutes after the end of the error operation process at the first operation timing. The third operation timing after the end of the error operation process at the time of the error state transition is a timing 10 minutes after the end of the error operation process at the second operation timing. The fourth operation timing after the end of the error operation process at the time of the error state transition is a timing 10 minutes after the end of the error operation process at the third operation timing. Further, the fifth operation timing after the end of the error operation process at the time of the error state transition is a timing 10 minutes after the end of the error operation process at the fourth operation timing.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the error state is changed to the error state, the interval from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing is 1 minute → 5 minutes → 10 minutes → 10 minutes → 10. It changes in the order of minutes. Further, when the first interval and the second interval before the first interval among the intervals from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing are compared, the second interval is the first interval. More than the interval. For example, when the interval from the error operation processing at the first operation timing to the error operation processing at the second operation timing is the first interval, the error operation processing at the first operation timing from the error operation processing at the time of error state transition The interval up to corresponds to the second interval. At this time, the first interval is “5 minutes”, the second interval is “1 minute”, and it can be seen that the first interval is equal to or greater than the second interval.

  In addition, when the upper movable body 80 is operated in the error operation process at the operation timing, the sub control CPU 31a detects the detection signal from the original position sensor GS in the same manner as when the upper movable body 80 is operated in the effect operation process. Based on the above, processing that can be determined as a movable body error is performed. For example, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the first direction from the origin in the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a does not determine that there is a movable body error when the first detection state changes to the second detection state. On the other hand, when the upper movable body 80 is moved in the first direction from the origin in the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the movable body error has occurred when the first detection state does not change to the second detection state.

  Here, regarding the error operation processing at each operation timing, control performed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described. Note that “final operation timing” in the following description means the fifth operation timing in the present embodiment. On the other hand, “operation timing other than the last time” in the following description means the first to fourth operation timings in the present embodiment.

  If the movable body error has not been resolved after the error operation processing at the time of the error state transition, the sub control CPU 31a measures the time until the first operation timing. Further, when it is determined that a movable body error has occurred when an error operation process is performed at an operation timing other than the last time, the sub control CPU 31a measures the time until the next operation timing.

  If the error control process is not performed when the error operation process is performed at an operation timing other than the last time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the error is not detected when the error operation process is performed at the previous operation timing. It is determined whether or not information that can be specified that has not been determined (hereinafter referred to as resolution information) is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. When the resolution information is stored, the sub control CPU 31a deletes the resolution information and the movable body error occurrence information. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a does not perform the error operation process until it is determined that at least the movable body error has occurred. As a result of these controls being performed, the error state is changed to the non-error state, and the sub control CPU 31a does not perform the error operation process at the subsequent operation timing. On the other hand, when the resolution information is not stored, the sub control CPU 31a stores the resolution information in the sub control RAM 31c. Thereafter, at the next operation timing, the sub control CPU 31a performs error operation processing again.

  Further, when it is determined that a movable body error has occurred when an error operation process is performed at an operation timing other than the last time, the sub control CPU 31a erases the solution information when the solution information is stored. Thereafter, at the next operation timing, the sub control CPU 31a performs error operation processing again.

  Further, when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred when the error operation process is performed at the final operation timing, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted (hereinafter referred to as the upper movable body restriction). Information) is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

  In addition, when the error operation process is performed at the final operation timing and the movable body error is not determined, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the elimination information is stored. When the resolution information is stored, the sub control CPU 31a deletes the resolution information and the movable body error occurrence information. As a result, the error state is changed to the non-error state. On the other hand, when the resolution information is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the error operation process again after a predetermined period, and when the error operation process after the predetermined period is not determined as a movable body error, Erase information on occurrence of moving object error. When the error operation process is performed after a predetermined period from the error operation process at the last operation timing, when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted. Information (hereinafter referred to as upper movable body restriction information) is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

  When the upper movable body restriction information is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a does not perform control for operating the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process. Specifically, when the upper movable body restriction information is stored, the sub control CPU 31a does not output an electric signal to the first actuator A1. At this time, even if operation mode information that can specify the second setting or the third setting is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a does not perform control to operate the upper movable body 80. Thus, when the upper movable body restriction information is stored, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted. As described above, the upper movable body restriction information is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c when the movable body error is not solved after the error operation processing is performed a plurality of times. It can be seen that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when the movable body error is not eliminated after the error operation processing is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the upper movable body restriction information is a movable body error in a predetermined error operation process such as the last error operation process in the error operation process at the time of the error state transition or the error operation process in the last operation timing. When it is determined, it is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is understood that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the upper movable body 80 to move in the second direction when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so that the upper movable body 80 is operated by the operation amount X2 in the second direction. Accordingly, when the movable body error has occurred due to the failure of the original position sensor GS and the upper movable body 80 is operating normally, the upper movable body 80 is moved to the position of the origin. After that, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined as a movable body error, the effect display device 11 determines that the movable body error is determined. It is not notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted by the opportunity. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined as a movable body error, the speaker Sp is triggered when it is determined as a movable body error. It is not notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error is detected, the decoration lamp La is triggered when the movable body error is determined. It is not notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the movable body error occurrence information and the upper movable body restriction information among the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c are stored contents (information) that are not backed up in the backup process performed by the sub control CPU 31a. . Therefore, if the power supply is interrupted while the movable body error occurrence information is stored, the movable body error occurrence information is erased from the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c. As a result, even if the power supply is cut off before being in an error state, the non-error state is entered on condition that the power supply is cut off.

  When the upper movable body restriction information is stored and the power supply is interrupted, the upper movable body restriction information is erased from the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c. Thereby, even when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted before the power supply is cut off, the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 is released on condition that the power supply is cut off. In other words, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the restriction is released on condition that the power supply is cut off. The In addition, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a plurality of error operation processes, the restriction is released on condition that the power supply is cut off. The

  Here, based on FIG. 11, as a result of the error operation processing being performed at the operation timing, the flow from the error state to the non-error state and the flow until the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited. explain.

  When it is determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the first operation timing (shown as “error unresolved” in the drawing), the error operation process is performed at the second operation timing. Done again. Even if the movable body error is not determined in accordance with the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the first operation timing (shown as “error elimination” in the drawing), the second operation is performed. Error operation processing is performed again at the timing. If it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the second operation timing at this time, the error state is changed to the non-error state. As described above, the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the second operation timing is not determined as a movable body error due to the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the first operation timing. If the movable body error is not determined again with the operation, a non-error state occurs. In this case, the error operation process is not performed at the third and subsequent operation timings. On the other hand, even when it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process of the first operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is performed in the error operation process of the second operation timing. When it is determined that the movable body error has occurred in the error operation process, the error operation process is performed again at the third operation timing.

  Further, when it is determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the second operation timing, the error operation process is performed again at the third operation timing. Further, in the case where it is determined that the movable body error is accompanied by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the first operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the second operation timing is performed. Accordingly, even if the movable body error is not determined, the error operation process is performed again at the third operation timing. If it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing at this time, the error state is changed to the non-error state. In this way, following the fact that the movable body error was not determined in accordance with the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the second operation timing error operation process, the upper movable body 80 in the third operation timing error operation process. If the movable body error is not determined again with the operation, a non-error state occurs. In this case, error operation processing is not performed at the operation timing after the fourth time. On the other hand, even if it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the second operation timing, the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing is determined. When it is determined that the movable body error has occurred in the error operation process along with the operation, the error operation process is performed again at the fourth operation timing.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing, the error operation process is performed again at the fourth operation timing. Further, in the case where it is determined that the movable body error is accompanied by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the second operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing is performed. Accordingly, even if the movable body error is not determined, the error operation process is performed again at the fourth operation timing. If it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fourth operation timing at this time, the error state is changed to the non-error state. As described above, the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fourth operation timing is not subsequently determined as a movable body error due to the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing. If the movable body error is not determined again with the operation, a non-error state occurs. In this case, error operation processing is not performed at the fifth operation timing. On the other hand, even if it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing, the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fourth operation timing is determined. If it is determined that the movable body error has occurred in the error operation process along with the operation, the error operation process is performed again at the fifth operation timing.

  Further, when it is determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation processing at the fourth operation timing, the error operation processing is performed again at the fifth (final) operation timing. Further, in the case where it is determined that the movable body error is accompanied by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the third operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fourth operation timing is performed. Accordingly, even if the movable body error is not determined, the error operation process is performed again at the fifth operation timing. If it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fifth operation timing at this time, the error state is changed to the non-error state. In this way, following the fact that the movable body error is not determined as the upper movable body 80 is moved in the fourth operation timing error operation process, the upper movable body 80 in the fifth operation timing error operation process is determined. If the movable body error is not determined again with the operation, a non-error state occurs. On the other hand, even if it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the fourth operation timing error operation processing, the upper movable body 80 in the fifth operation timing error operation processing is determined. When it is determined that the movable body error has occurred in the error operation process along with the operation, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited.

  Further, when it is determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fifth operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited. On the other hand, in the case where it is determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fourth operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fifth operation timing is performed. Accordingly, even when the movable body error is not determined, the error operation process is performed again after a predetermined period. At this time, if it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation processing after a predetermined period, a non-error state is set. As described above, the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation processing after a predetermined period of time has not been determined due to the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation processing at the fifth operation timing. If it is not determined again that the movable body error, a non-error state occurs. On the other hand, even if it is not determined that the movable body error is caused by the operation of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the fifth operation timing, the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process at the operation timing after a predetermined period. When it is determined in the error operation process that the movable body error has occurred, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited. Although not shown, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted, the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 is released by cutting off the power supply.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when the number of times that the upper movable body 80 is operated within a predetermined period exceeds a specified number of times (for example, 100 times). As the specified number of times, for example, the number of times considering the durability of the upper movable body 80 is set. In the present embodiment, when the number of times that the upper movable body 80 operates (the number of operations of the upper movable body 80) from when power supply is started to when the power supply is cut off exceeds the specified number of times, the upper movable body 80 operations are limited.

  In the present embodiment, when the upper movable body 80 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a updates information that can specify the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 (hereinafter referred to as operation number information). Specifically, when the sub control CPU 31a performs the operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 in response to the start of power supply, the sub control CPU 31a is based on the number of times the upper movable body 80 is operated in the operation confirmation process. The number-of-operations information stored in the sub control RAM 31c is updated. Thus, in the present embodiment, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 includes the number of times the upper movable body 80 is operated in the operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 in response to the start of power supply.

  Further, when performing the effect operation process, the sub control CPU 31a updates the operation frequency information based on the number of times the upper movable body 80 is operated in the effect operation process. Thus, in the present embodiment, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 includes the number of times the upper movable body 80 is operated in the effect operation process. Further, when performing the error operation process, the sub control CPU 31a updates the operation number information based on the number of times the upper movable body 80 is operated in the error operation process. Thus, in this embodiment, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 includes the number of times the upper movable body 80 is operated in the error operation process.

  Then, when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 that can be specified from the updated operation count information exceeds the specified count, the sub control CPU 31a stores the upper movable body restriction information in the sub control RAM 31c. As described above, when the upper movable body restriction information is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a does not perform control for operating the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process. At this time, even if the operation mode information capable of specifying the second setting or the third setting is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to operate the upper movable body 80. Not performed.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of times of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, in the effect display device 11, the upper movable body 80 It is not notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations exceeds the specified number. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of times of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, the speaker Sp It is not notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations exceeds the specified number. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of times of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, the decorative lamp La It is not notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations exceeds the specified number.

  In the present embodiment, the operation count information in the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c is stored contents (information) that is not backed up in the backup process performed by the sub control CPU 31a. Therefore, when the number of times of operation capable of specifying one or more times is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, the operation number information is initialized when the power supply is interrupted. At this time, the operation count information is initialized to the operation count information that can specify 0 (zero) times. As a result, even if power supply is started thereafter, the sub-control RAM 31c is initialized to the operation count information that can specify 0 times. As described above, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is performed on the condition that the power supply is cut off even when the operation number information that can specify one or more times is stored before the power supply is cut off. The number of times is initialized (reset).

  Further, as described above, the upper movable body restriction information is stored content (information) that is not backed up in the backup process performed by the sub control CPU 31a. Therefore, when the upper movable body restriction information is stored and the power supply is cut off, the upper movable body restriction information is erased from the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c. Thereby, even when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted before the power supply is cut off, the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 is released on condition that the power supply is cut off. In other words, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times within a predetermined period, the restriction is released on condition that the power supply is cut off. Will be.

Here, the flow from the start of power supply until the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, when power supply is started, an operation confirmation process for the upper movable body 80 is performed, and the upper movable body 80 operates. Along with this, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 increases. Furthermore, when the effect operation process is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates. For this reason, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 increases as the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the effect operation process. When the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates. For this reason, when the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the error operation process, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 increases.

  After that, it is assumed that the movable body error is eliminated and the non-error state is entered before the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the error operation process is performed. Thereafter, it is assumed that the upper movable body 80 is operated by performing the effect operation process and the error operation process, and the upper movable body 80 is further increased. When the upper movable body 80 operates as a result of the effect operation process, when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited. After the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted until the power supply is cut off.

  When the power supply is interrupted after the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted, the upper movable body restriction information is deleted and the operation frequency information is initialized. Therefore, when the power supply is resumed, the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 is released, and the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 is initialized to zero. In addition, since the operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 is performed with the start of power supply, the upper movable body 80 operates by performing this operation confirmation process, and the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 is increased. Will increase.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means. Accordingly, by operating the first operation unit BT1, it is possible to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 according to the situation (for example, the environment in which the gaming machine is installed). Note that in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, it is not possible to perform settings such as limiting the operation mode of the movable body.

  (2) The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is divided into a plurality of stages of a first setting, a second setting, and a third setting. In this way, it is possible to set a certain level of reference of the first setting, the second setting, and the third setting, and to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 step by step. Thereby, it can suppress that the burden regarding the control for operating a movable body according to the set operation | movement aspect of the upper movable body 80 becomes large too much.

  (3) The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is divided into a plurality of stages of a first setting, a second setting, and a third setting. The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 includes a first setting as an operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated, and a second setting and a third setting as operation modes in which the upper movable body 80 is operated. . The operation modes for operating the upper movable body 80 include a plurality of operation modes of the second setting and the third setting. For this reason, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated can be selected and set. For this reason, the situation (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) is more preferable than the case where the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set from two options of the operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated and the operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is operated. It is possible to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 according to the environment in which 10 is installed. In particular, since the upper movable body 80 is provided for the purpose of operating, the interest can be improved by operating the upper movable body 80. For this reason, by setting a plurality of operation modes for operating the upper movable body 80, it is possible to improve the interest by the operation modes of the upper movable body 80 while setting the operation modes of the upper movable body 80 according to the situation. It becomes possible.

  (4) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation amount of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Thereby, how much the upper movable body 80 is to be operated can be set according to the situation.

  (5) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation direction of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Thereby, it is possible to set in which direction the upper movable body 80 is to be operated according to the situation.

  (6) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Thereby, it is possible to set at what speed the upper movable body 80 is to be operated according to the situation.

  (7) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation region of the upper movable body 80 can be set. As a result, in which operating region the upper movable body 80 is to be operated can be set according to the situation.

  (8) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation range of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Thereby, it is possible to set in which range the upper movable body 80 is to be operated according to the situation.

  (9) The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 corresponding to a specific movable body among the plurality of movable bodies can be set based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means. Thereby, by operating the first operation unit BT1, it is possible to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 among the plurality of movable bodies according to the situation (for example, the environment where the gaming machine is installed). Become.

  (10) The upper movable body 80 can be operated outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 (outer frame member) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 (game machine) is viewed from the front. However, depending on the environment in which the game is set, for example, it is conceivable that the upper movable body 80 cannot be moved outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. Therefore, the operation of the upper movable body 80 can be set according to the situation such as the environment in which the gaming machine is set by operating the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means to enable the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 to be set. A mode can be set.

  (11) Basically, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set on condition that the RAM clear switch 34f is operated (initialization operation is performed) with the start of power supply. In addition, the manager of the gaming machine can set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80. For this reason, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set according to the environment in which the gaming machine is installed, and the setting can be suppressed from being changed by the player.

  (12) Even if the RAM clear switch 34f is operated with the start of power supply (initialization operation is performed), the stored content (information) regarding the set operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is retained. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 every time the RAM clear switch 34f is operated.

  (13) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means, the operation range of 90 ° position where the upper movable body 80 can operate from the original position (predetermined The maximum operating range within the operating range) can be set. Therefore, it is possible to set in what range (within the maximum operating range) the upper movable body 80 is to be operated according to the situation.

  (14) The upper movable body 80 is operable outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 as an outer frame member when the pachinko gaming machine 10 (game machine) is viewed from the front. However, depending on the environment in which the gaming machine is installed, for example, it is conceivable that the upper movable body 80 cannot be moved outside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. Therefore, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set by operating the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means. Thereby, by operating the first operation unit BT1, it is possible to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 according to the situation such as the environment where the gaming machine is installed.

  (15) By providing the upper movable body 80 on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (gaming machine), it becomes easy to enter not only players who play games on the pachinko gaming machine 10 but also the surrounding people's field of view. The interest by operating the upper movable body 80 can be improved effectively. However, generally, a data counter or the like is arranged above the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, by configuring the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 so as to be settable, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is improved according to the environment in which the gaming machine is installed such as the arrangement of the data counter while effectively improving the interest. Can be set.

  (16) By setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means, the operation range of 90 ° position where the upper movable body 80 can operate from the origin (original position). The maximum operating range within (predetermined operating range) can be set. In addition, when the upper movable body 80 moves to the operation range of 90 ° where the upper movable body 80 can operate, the upper movable body 80 moves outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. For this reason, in consideration of the position of the upper movable body 80 that moves outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1, the maximum operating range within which the upper movable body 80 is to be operated is set according to the situation. can do.

  (17) When it is desired to interrupt the operation of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 can be moved in the direction of the origin (original position) by performing an interruption operation to operate the second operation unit BT2. Therefore, for example, when the upper movable body 80 is operated, there is a possibility that the upper movable body 80 may come into contact with a member other than the gaming machine (for example, a data counter), or the upper movable body 80 moves outside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. When it is embarrassed to do so, the upper movable body 80 can be returned to the origin by performing an interruption operation.

  (18) When the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is an operation mode (first setting) in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated, the upper movable body 80 is outside when the pachinko gaming machine 10 (game machine) is viewed from the front. It is located inside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 as a frame member. For this reason, if an operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated is set as an operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 can be operated on the gaming machine disposed outside the outer frame Y1 by the operation of the upper movable body 80. Does not affect the equipment. On the other hand, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is the operation mode (second setting, third setting) of operating the upper movable body 80, when the upper movable body 80 operates, the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 Since the movement of the upper movable body 80 is also conspicuous, the interest by the operation of the upper movable body 80 is easily improved.

  (19) When the upper movable body 80 is located at the origin (original position), it is inside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1 as an outer frame member when the pachinko gaming machine 10 (game machine) is viewed from the front. The upper movable body 80 is located. For this reason, if the upper movable body 80 does not operate, it does not affect the facilities of the game hall arranged outside the outer shape of the outer frame Y1.

  (20) The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means. Accordingly, by operating the first operation unit BT1, it is possible to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 according to the situation (for example, the environment in which the gaming machine is installed). In addition, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the display content of the effect display device 11 as the display means becomes display content that can specify that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. . For this reason, it can be recognized from the display contents of the effect display device 11 that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Furthermore, when the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied, the display content of the effect display device 11 is changed to display content different from the display content that can specify that the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Switch. In this way, the display content of the effect display device 11 can be switched to entertain the player with the next display content or to notify another event. For example, when the setting end condition is satisfied and the period in which the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set ends, the effect display device indicates that the period in which the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set has ended. 11 display contents.

  (21) Since the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied when the game ball enters the first start port 12 or the second start port 13 corresponding to the predetermined entrance, the game ball is fired. The display content of the effect display device 11 as the display means is switched by specifying that the game ball has entered the first start port 12 and the second start port 13 based on the game ball. For this reason, unless the game ball is fired, it is possible to continue the situation in which the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set.

  (22) A setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied and displayed when a predetermined time elapses without the next selection operation being performed after the selection operation for selecting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is performed. The display contents of the effect display device 11 as means are switched. As described above, when a predetermined time elapses after the selection operation is performed without the next selection operation being performed, the setting end condition is established assuming that there is no intention to perform the selection operation. For this reason, if selection operation is performed without leaving the space | interval more than predetermined time, the condition which can set the operation | movement aspect of the upper movable body 80 can be continued.

  (23) Since the setting end condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied when it is specified that the touch handle TS of the launch handle HD has touched the launch handle HD, the game ball is launched. This is specified using the touch sensor TS of the launch handle HD, and the display content of the effect display device 11 as display means is switched. For this reason, unless the game ball is fired, it is possible to continue the situation in which the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set. Further, even if the game ball is not actually fired, the setting end condition can be satisfied by touching the touch sensor TS. That is, for example, the setting condition can be satisfied by touching the touch sensor TS without waiting for the elapse of a predetermined time after the selection operation.

  (24) When the control for operating the upper movable body 80 is executed, the operation of the upper movable body 80 can be determined as a movable body error that cannot be normally detected. Further, when the non-error state (first state) is changed to the error state (second state), an error operation process for executing control for operating the upper movable body 80 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, five times). ), The movable body error can be reconfirmed. Further, when the movable body error has not been eliminated, error operation processing is performed at a predetermined operation timing thereafter. For this reason, even after the error operation process is performed a predetermined number of times from the non-error state to the error state, it can be confirmed whether the movable body error has been eliminated by performing the error operation process at the operation timing. . As described above, when the error state is changed from the non-error state, the movable body error can be reconfirmed by performing the error operation processing a predetermined number of times, and further, the movable body error is detected in the error operation processing at the operation timing. You can check whether it has been resolved. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no countermeasures are taken regarding errors such as determination as a movable body error.

  (25) The first interval among the intervals from the error operation processing to the error operation processing at the next operation timing is equal to or greater than the second interval before the first interval. For this reason, the troublesomeness of performing error processing many times in a short period can be reduced. That is, it is possible to check whether the movable body error has been resolved in the error operation process at the operation timing, while reducing the troublesomeness that the error operation process at the operation timing is repeatedly performed at short intervals. it can.

  (26) After changing from the non-error state (first state) to the error state (second state), the interval from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing changes in a predetermined order. Therefore, the change in the interval from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing returns to the beginning (reset) when the error state is changed from the non-error state. For this reason, even if the movable body error is determined many times, the error operation process can be performed at the same interval from the time when the movable body error is determined.

  (27) If the error operation process is performed many times, there is a risk that it is bothersome to perform the error operation process. Therefore, when the movable body error is determined over a plurality of error operation processes including the error operation process at the operation timing, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited. Thereby, the troublesomeness in which the upper movable body 80 is operated in the error operation process many times can be suppressed.

  (28) Even if it is not determined that the movable body error has occurred in the error operation process at the operation timing, the error operation process is performed at the next operation timing. As described above, once it is determined that the movable body error has occurred, the error operation process is performed even after the movable body error is not determined. Even if it is not determined, a movable body error can be determined. Thereby, it can suppress that various processes are performed as what the movable body error has not generate | occur | produced although the movable body error has generate | occur | produced.

  (29) When the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 within a predetermined period (from when the power supply is started to when the power supply is cut off) exceeds a specified number of times, the operation of the upper movable body 80 within the predetermined period is limited. Is done. For this reason, for example, if the specified number of times is set according to the durability of the upper movable body 80, failure of the upper movable body 80 can be suppressed. As described above, by limiting the operation of the upper movable body 80 when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times within a predetermined period, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an error related to the upper movable body 80. Note that the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 does not take measures against errors such as suppressing the occurrence of errors.

  (30) The restriction of the operation of the upper movable body 80 triggered by the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeding the specified number of times on condition that the power supply is cut off is configured. Generally, since the management of the power supply to the gaming machine is performed by the manager of the gaming machine, it is the manager of the gaming machine that can release the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80. For this reason, even if the restriction | limiting of operation | movement of the upper movable body 80 is cancelled | released, the administrator of a game machine can judge whether a game can be performed with the game machine which has the said upper movable body 80, For example, it is possible to prevent the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 from being released without the knowledge of the administrator.

  (31) The operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 is performed in conjunction with the start of power supply. Since the upper movable body 80 also operates in the operation confirmation processing of the upper movable body 80, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 including the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 in the operation confirmation processing of the upper movable body 80 is also included. Was counted. Thereby, for example, the upper part is more accurately compared to the case where only the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process (the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 during the production) is counted as the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 Occurrence of errors related to the movable body 80 can be suppressed.

  (32) Since the upper movable body 80 operates in the error operation process, the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 including the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process is counted. Thereby, for example, the upper part is more accurately compared to the case where only the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process (the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 during the production) is counted as the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 Occurrence of errors related to the movable body 80 can be suppressed.

  (33) An error relating to the upper movable body 80 does not necessarily occur because the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number. Even when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, the speaker Sp and the decorative lamp La (light emitting body) of the upper movable body 80 It was configured not to notify that the operation of the upper movable body 80 was restricted when the number of operations exceeded the specified number. For this reason, when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times and the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted, it is notified that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted by the speaker Sp and the decoration lamp La. Then, there is a possibility that the player may be confused. Therefore, even if the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times and the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted, the player may be confused by not notifying that effect by the speaker Sp or the decoration lamp La. Can be suppressed.

  (34) When the non-error state (first state) is changed to the error state (second state), an error operation process for executing control for operating the upper movable body 80 is performed and the movable body error is reconfirmed. it can. In addition, an operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the rendering operation process, and an operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the error operation process. The operation mode is at least partially the same. Therefore, when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body is at least partially in the same operation mode as when the upper movable body 80 operates when the production operation process is performed. 80 operates. Accordingly, in the error operation process, at least a part of the upper movable body 80 can be operated in the same operation mode as when the presentation is executed, and it can be determined that the movable body error occurs. While confirming whether or not the upper movable body 80 can be operated with high accuracy, it can be determined that the movable body error has occurred.

  (35) The amount of motion of the upper movable body 80 when the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 and the upper movable body 80 operates when the third operation is performed, and error operation processing The amount of movement of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates is the same. Therefore, when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates with the same operation amount as when the upper movable body 80 operates when the production operation process is performed. Thus, it is possible to confirm in the error operation process whether or not the upper movable body 80 can be operated with the same operation amount when performing an effect.

  (36) The operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 and the upper movable body 80 operates and the error operation process when the upper movable body 80 operates. And the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates is the same. For this reason, when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates at the same operation speed as when the upper movable body 80 operates when the production operation process is performed. Thus, it is possible to confirm in the error operation process whether the upper movable body 80 can be operated at the same operation speed when performing the performance.

  (37) When the error state (second state) is changed from the non-error state (first state), an error operation process for executing control for operating the upper movable body 80 is performed, and the movable body error is reconfirmed. it can. In addition, an operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the rendering operation process, and an operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the error operation process. The operation mode is at least partially different. For this reason, when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body is operated in an operation mode that is at least partially different from that when the upper movable body 80 operates when the production operation process is performed. 80 operates. Thereby, in the error operation process, at least a part is determined to be a movable body error while operating the upper movable body 80 in an operation mode different from that when performing an effect and checking whether the movable body error can be resolved. Can do.

  (38) The operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the third setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 and the upper movable body 80 operates and the error operation process when the upper movable body 80 operates. Is different from the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates. For this reason, when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates at an operation speed different from that when the upper movable body 80 operates when the production operation process is performed. Therefore, it is possible to try to eliminate the movable body error.

  (39) The amount of movement of the upper movable body 80 when the second setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 and the upper movable body 80 operates when the second operation is performed, and error operation processing Is different from the operation agency of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates. For this reason, when the upper movable body 80 operates when the error operation process is performed, the upper movable body 80 operates with an operation amount different from that when the upper movable body 80 operates when the production operation process is performed. Therefore, it is possible to try to eliminate the movable body error.

  (40) In the effect operation process and the error operation process, different operation patterns (operation information) are used when the upper movable body 80 is operated. For this reason, when performing an effect, the upper movable body 80 can be operated in an operation mode suitable for the effect, and when confirming a movable object error, the upper movable body 80 is operated in an operation mode suitable for the confirmation of the movable object error. The movable body 80 can be operated.

  (41) Based on the operation of the first operation unit BT1 as the operation means, the maximum operation range within the operation range (predetermined operation range) at a position of 90 ° where the upper movable body 80 can operate from the origin (original position). Can be set. In the effect operation process, the upper movable body 80 is operated within the set maximum operation range. On the other hand, in the error operation process, the upper movable body 80 is operated within the operation range of 90 ° where the upper movable body 80 can operate regardless of the set maximum operation range. For this reason, in the effect operation process, it is possible to set in what maximum operating range the upper movable body 80 is to be operated according to the situation. On the other hand, in the error operation process, regardless of the maximum operation range of the upper movable body 80, the movable body is operated within a predetermined operation range to try to eliminate the movable body error or to determine that the movable body error has occurred. Can do.

  (42) When the error state (second state) is changed from the non-error state (first state) to the error state (second state), an error operation process for executing control for operating the upper movable body 80 is performed a plurality of times. It is possible to reconfirm the error and try to eliminate the movable body error. However, if the error operation process is performed many times, there is a risk that it will be bothersome to perform the error operation process. Therefore, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes. Thereby, the troublesomeness in which the upper movable body 80 is operated in the error operation process many times can be suppressed.

  (43) When the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted, an electrical signal (information) for operating the upper movable body 80 is not output to the first actuator A1 as the driving means. Therefore, although the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited, no wasteful processing such as outputting an electric signal for operating the upper movable body 80 is performed. The operation of the upper movable body 80 can be limited without imposing an extra burden on the sub-control CPU 31a for controlling the control.

  (44) The configuration is such that the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 triggered by the determination that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes is provided on condition that the power supply is cut off. did. Generally, since the management of the power supply to the gaming machine is performed by the manager of the gaming machine, it is the manager of the gaming machine that can release the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80. For this reason, even if the restriction | limiting of operation | movement of the upper movable body 80 is cancelled | released, the administrator of a game machine can judge whether a game can be performed with the game machine which has the said upper movable body 80, For example, it is possible to prevent the restriction on the operation of the upper movable body 80 from being released without the knowledge of the administrator.

  (45) Even if it is determined as a movable body error, the game will not be hindered. For this reason, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is performed by the speaker Sp and the decoration lamp La. If the notification is made that there is a restriction, the player may be confused. Therefore, even if the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when it is determined that the movable body error has been determined over a predetermined number of error operation processes, by not informing the speaker Sp or the decoration lamp La that effect, It can be suppressed that the player is confused.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-As shown in FIG. 13, you may apply the said embodiment to the slot machine 70 as a game machine. As in a general slot machine, in the slot machine 70, the reels 75a, 75b, and 75c rotate in accordance with the operation (start operation) of the start lever SL. Similarly to the general slot machine, in the slot machine 70, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button SB among the plurality of reels 75a to 75c is stopped in accordance with the operation (stop operation) of the stop button SB. . A slot machine 70 shown in FIG. 13 has a cabinet K1 that forms an outline of the slot machine 70, and a front door K2 is assembled to the front side of the opening of the cabinet K1 so as to be freely opened and closed. In such a slot machine 70, the upper movable body 80 may be provided above the front door K2. Then, the upper movable body 80 provided in the slot machine 70 may be operable outward from the outer shape of the cabinet K1 when the slot machine 70 is viewed from the front. In addition to the upper movable body 80, the slot machine 70 may be provided with an internal movable body 90 that operates on the inner side of the outer shape of the cabinet K1 when the slot machine 70 is viewed from the front. The slot machine 70 may be configured such that, for example, in the effect operation process, it is determined that the upper movable body 80 is operated based on the lottery result of the role lottery, or the upper movable body is determined based on the winning combination. 80 may be configured to be activated. Further, the upper movable body 80 may be operated during a bonus or the like. As described above, in the slot machine 70 having the upper movable body 80, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set based on the operation of the effect button BT3 corresponding to the operation means in the slot machine 70, as in the above embodiment. May be. Further, in the slot machine 70 having the upper movable body 80, the movable body error processing may be performed, or the operation of the upper movable body 80 may be limited, as in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the types of operation modes that can be set as the operation modes of the upper movable body 80 do not have to be three types. For example, the operation modes can be set from the first setting and the third setting. Good. That is, among the operation modes that can be set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation mode for operating the upper movable body 80 may not be plural types but may be one type. In addition, the operation modes that can be set as the operation modes of the upper movable body 80 may be increased.

  In the above embodiment, even if the operation mode set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is different, the operation speed of the upper movable body 80 may be the same. For example, in the above embodiment, the speed at which the upper movable body 80 operates from the origin to the position of 60 ° in the first direction when the second setting is set, and the first direction from the origin when the third setting is set. The speed at which the upper movable body 80 operates up to the 90 ° position may be the same.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper movable body 80 is not limited to the case where the initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply. For example, the first operating unit BT1 is operated on the condition that the power supply is started. The operation mode may be configured to be settable. When configured in this manner, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set without initializing the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c.

  In the above embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply, the storage content related to the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 among the storage content of the sub-control RAM 31c is initialized. May be. That is, when an initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply, the operation mode information stored in the sub control RAM 31c may be initialized. When the operation mode information is initialized, the first setting corresponding to the operation mode in which the upper movable body 80 is not operated may be initialized to the specified operation mode information. The second setting and the third setting corresponding to the operation mode for operating the system may be initialized to the operation mode information that can be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the process performed on the upper movable body 80 may be performed on the inner movable body 90. For example, it may be configured such that the operation of the internal movable body 90 is limited when the number of operations of the internal movable body 90 exceeds a specified number of times, or the operation of the operation means (for example, the first operation unit BT1) may be performed. Based on this, the operation mode of the internal movable body 90 may be settable.

  -Even if it is a case where the upper movable body 80 is located in an origin in the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a part or all of the said upper movable body 80 may be located outside the external shape of the outer frame Y1. Further, the upper movable body 80 may not be configured to be operable outward from the outer shape of the outer frame Y1. Further, a movable body other than the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 may be further provided, or a movable body other than the upper movable body 80 may not be provided.

  -In the said embodiment, a movable body may be provided in the left part of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the said movable body may be comprised so that it can operate | move toward the left of a gaming machine, for example. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), it is conceivable that a gaming ball lending device 500, a manual 200, a drink holder 300, and a storage case 400 are installed on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In consideration of the equipment installed on the left side of these pachinko gaming machines 10, the operation mode of the movable body may be configured so that the operation mode of the movable body provided on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be set. . Similarly, a movable body may be provided in the right part of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the movable body may be configured to be operable toward the right side of the gaming machine, for example. As shown in FIG. 9A, it is conceivable that an instruction book 200, a drink holder 300, and a storage case 400 are installed on the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In consideration of the equipment installed on the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation mode of the movable body may be set so that the operation mode of the movable body provided on the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be set. .

  In the above embodiment, the operation of the upper movable body 80 may not be configured to be interrupted when the second operation unit BT2 is operated (the interruption operation is performed) during the operation of the upper movable body 80. Also good. In addition, the operating means that is operated when the suspension is performed may be used, for example, as the operating means that is used when performing the production, or the operating means that is operated when setting the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 (the above-described implementation). In the embodiment, the first operation unit BT1) may also be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, three setting end conditions (predetermined conditions) are adopted, but one or two setting end conditions may be adopted without using all the setting end conditions. Also, the setting end conditions are not limited to the three setting end conditions employed in the above embodiment. For example, a setting end condition established when a predetermined time has passed without the first operation unit BT1 being operated, or an operation means (for example, the second operation unit BT2) different from the first operation unit BT1 is operated. A setting end condition that is established when triggered by this may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, when the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 can be set, the upper movable body 80 may be operated according to the operation mode of the selected upper movable body 80. For example, the upper movable body 80 may be moved to a 60 ° position while the second setting is selected, and the upper movable body 80 may be moved to a 90 ° position while the third setting is selected. When configured in this way, it is possible to set the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 while confirming the position where the upper movable body 80 operates.

  In the upper embodiment, the interval from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing may be the same interval. Further, the interval from the error operation process to the error operation process at the next operation timing may be gradually increased or may be gradually decreased. Further, the first interval among the intervals from the error operation processing to the error operation processing at the next operation timing may be a time equal to or shorter than the second interval before the first interval.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that it may be in a non-error state, when it is not determined with a movable body error in an error operation process. For example, when the error operation process at the first operation timing is not determined as a movable body error, a non-error state may be set so that the error operation process at the second and subsequent operation timings is not performed. .

  In the above embodiment, even if it is determined that the movable body error is not detected in a plurality of error operation processes, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when the movable body error is determined in one error operation process. You may comprise. Further, even when it is determined that a movable body error has occurred in a plurality of error operation processes, the operation of the upper movable body 80 may not be limited.

  In the above embodiment, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, but the upper movable body is limited when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 reaches the specified number of times. It may be configured to limit 80 operations.

  In the above embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 exceeds the specified number of times, the initialization operation has been performed with the start of power supply As a condition, the above restriction may be released. Similarly, in the above embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the initialization operation is performed with the start of power supply. You may comprise so that the said restrictions may be canceled on condition that it was performed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of operations counted as the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 includes the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 in the operation confirmation process of the upper movable body 80 and the number of operations of the upper movable body 80 in the error operation process. You may comprise so that one or both may not be included.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when operation | movement of the upper movable body 80 is restrict | limited because the frequency | count of operation | movement of the upper movable body 80 exceeded the regulation frequency, it is a part among the effect display apparatus 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La. Alternatively, all may be configured to notify that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted. Similarly, in a case where the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes in the above embodiment, the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La In some or all of them, it may be configured to notify that the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted.

  In the above embodiment, when the predetermined operation mode is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the stage operation process is performed and the upper movable body 80 operates, The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the error movable process is performed and the upper movable body 80 operates may be all the same, or all may be different. In the case where they are the same, the same operation pattern may be used when operating the upper movable body 80 in the effect operation process and the error operation process. Further, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 is not configured to be settable, and the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates by performing the rendering operation process and the error operation process is performed. The operation modes of the upper movable body 80 when the movable body 80 operates may all be the same, or may all be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the operation of the upper movable body 80 is regulated, an electric signal is output to the first actuator A1 as the driving means, while the upper movable body 80 uses the power of the first actuator A1. You may comprise so that it may not receive. For example, the operation of the upper movable body 80 may be limited in the mechanism until the power of the first actuator A1 is transmitted to the upper movable body 80.

  In the above embodiment, when operation mode information capable of specifying the first setting is stored in the sub control RAM 31c (when the first setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80), The CPU 31a may not perform the upper movable body lottery. In the above embodiment, when the first setting is set as the operation mode of the upper movable body 80, the internal movable body 90 may be configured not to operate. At this time, the first setting can be specified. When the operation mode information is stored, the sub control CPU 31a may not perform the internal movable body lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the error operation process for a predetermined number of times when the error state is changed from the non-error state and the error operation process performed at the operation timing are the same, but different processes (control) are performed. You may comprise as follows. For example, in the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated in a predetermined number of error operation processes performed when the error state is changed to the error state, and the error operation process at the operation timing. The operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates may be different. Further, error operation processing at some or all of the plurality of operation timings may be made different. For example, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates in the error operation process at the first operation timing, and the upper movable body 80 operates in the error operation process at the second operation timing. In this case, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 may be different. Similarly, some or all of the error operation processes among the error operation processes performed a predetermined number of times when a non-error state is changed to an error state may be made different. For example, the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 operates in the first error operation process, and the upper movable body when the upper movable body 80 operates in the second error operation process. The operation mode of 80 may be different. When the operation mode of the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is operated by the error operation process as described above is different, for example, the operation range of the upper movable body 80 may be different, or the upper movable body 80 may be different. The operation speed of 80 may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, the error operation process is performed a plurality of times after the non-error state (first state) is changed to the error state (second state). You may comprise so that operation | movement of a movable body may be restrict | limited when it determines with a movable body error over predetermined error operation processing among this multiple times of error operation processes. For example, when the error operation process is performed 10 times after the non-error state is changed to the error state, it is determined as a movable body error in 3 or more error operation processes out of 10 error operation processes. In such a case, the operation of the upper movable body 80 may be limited. In addition, when the error operation process is performed 10 times after the error state is changed to the error state, it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over the 8th and subsequent 3 error operation processes. Alternatively, the operation of the upper movable body 80 may be limited.

  In the above embodiment, when an error operation process at the operation timing is performed, if the movable body error is not determined even once, the error state may be changed to a non-error state. At this time, if the error operation process is not performed at the operation timing other than the last time and it is not determined that the movable body error is detected, the error operation process is performed at the subsequent operation timing although it is in a non-error state. May be. In addition, when the error operation process at the operation timing is performed and the movable body error is not determined even once, the process regarding the storage of the elimination information may not be performed. When configured as described above, the operation of the upper movable body 80 is limited when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over 10 error operation processes after the non-error state is changed to the error state. .

  In the above embodiment, the upper movable body operation lottery may not be the timing triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command as long as the timing is before the upper movable body 80 operates. It may be a timing at which the change of the symbol starts or a timing at which the first operation unit BT1 or the second operation unit BT2 is operated when a predetermined effect is executed. Similarly, the internal movable body operation lottery may not be the timing triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command as long as the timing is before the internal movable body 90 operates. May be the timing when the first operation unit BT1 or the second operation unit BT2 is operated when a predetermined effect is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the slot machine 70 of the above embodiment, the transmission process for transmitting the external signal described in the above embodiment may be executed. Further, a terminal to which an external signal is transmitted may be provided.

  ・ As a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until the next jackpot game is awarded, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until a winning lottery is won (falling machine), or in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed. In addition, pachinko machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V-probability variation device) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described falling machine and a V-like change machine are mixed. In addition, there is a specification that the V probability changing machine has a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. In addition, the V probability machine is provided with a plurality of large winning openings including a large winning opening opened in a specific round game (V winning opening) and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There is a specification that causes round games. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification V-variable machine.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-board 31 is a sub-control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub-board 31, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp An audio control board that is specially controlled may be provided. Such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as sub boards.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a of the main board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub board 31 may be mounted on a single board. In the above-described another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the operation of the movable body is restricted when the movable body error is determined over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the speaker performs a predetermined error operation process. It is not notified that the operation of the movable body is restricted when the movable body error is determined.

  (B) When the operation of the movable body is limited when the movable body is provided with a light emitter and determined as the movable body error over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the light emitter has a predetermined error operation. It is not notified that the operation of the movable body is restricted when the movable body error is determined throughout the process.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... 1st starting port, 13 ... 2nd starting port, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 30 ... Main board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub-board, 31a ... sub-control CPU, 31b ... sub-control ROM, 31c ... sub-control RAM, 34 ... power supply board, 80 ... upper movable body 80 ... internal movable body, A1 ... first actuator, A2 ... second actuator, GS ... original position sensor, HD ... fire handle, TS ... touch sensor, Y1 ... outer frame, Y2 ... medium frame, Y3 ... front frame.

Claims (5)

A movable body,
Operation control means for executing control for operating the movable body;
An error determination means for determining a movable body error that cannot normally detect the operation of the movable body,
The error determination means can determine the movable body error when control for operating the movable body is executed,
The operation control means performs error operation processing for performing control to operate the movable body after the first state that is not determined to be the movable body error is changed to the second state that is determined to be the movable body error. Run multiple times,
A game machine characterized in that the operation of the movable body is limited when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes. Drive means for operating the movable body,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the operation of the movable body is restricted, the operation control means does not output information for operating the movable body to the driving means.   When the operation of the movable body is restricted when it is determined that a movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the restriction is released on condition that the power supply is cut off. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.   The operation control means performs error operation processing for executing control for operating the movable body when the first state is changed to the second state a predetermined number of times, and when the movable body error is not eliminated, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein error operation processing is performed at the operation timing. A speaker and a light emitter;
When the operation of the movable body is limited when it is determined that the movable body error has occurred over a predetermined number of error operation processes, the speaker and the light emitter have the movable operation over a predetermined number of error operation processes. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein it is not notified that the operation of the movable body is restricted when it is determined that the body error has occurred.