JP2018047378A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing error notification at the correct time.SOLUTION: A display device 17 displays special error display and low-priority error display in positions not overlapping with an effective stop position 27 in which a pattern is stopped on a display part 17a, displays high-priority error display on an entire surface of the display part 17a, can display the special error display and the low-priority error display on the display part 17a in parallel so as not to overlap mutually when the special error information and the low-priority error information are outputted overlappingly, and executes power recovery processing execution notification for indicating execution of power recovery processing with priority to the special error display in execution of power recovery processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a winning game can be given.

  Pachinko machines, which are representative gaming machines, have a starting prize opening (starting prize means) and symbols that can be used to win pachinko balls on a game board where game areas where pachinko balls (game balls) can flow down are defined. A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal display or a drum display that displays a variation and displays a variation of the symbol is provided, and the variation of the display device is triggered by the pachinko ball flowing down the game area winning the starting prize opening. It is configured to start production. In such a pachinko machine, by winning the hit determination performed with the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined hit display (for example, a triple assortment of the same symbols) is displayed on the display device, As a result, a winning game advantageous to the player is given. In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special prize device that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening pattern to give the player a chance to win a pachinko ball in the special prize opening. You can get a prize ball.

  In addition, slot machines (gaming machines) using medals are provided with a plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information displayed on the outer periphery, and start after a medal insertion or operation of a insertion button (bet button). The reel is configured to start rotating when the lever is operated. Then, based on the operation of the stop button provided for each reel, the rotation of each reel is stopped, and a set of symbols corresponding to the winning combination set in advance when all the reels are stopped rotating. When the combinations are aligned on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

  The gaming machine such as the pachinko machine or the slot machine is provided with error determination means for determining whether or not an error has occurred during the game, and when the error determination means determines that an error has occurred, the error occurrence is notified. What is made is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-200334

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a problem in that the error notification cannot be executed in a timely manner.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-described problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and provides a gaming machine capable of executing error notification in a timely manner. Objective.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
When the specific condition is met, the hit determining means (60a) makes a hit determination, and the display means (17) is configured to execute a symbol variation effect for changing a plurality of types of symbols, and the hit determining means (60a) In the gaming machine that gives a winning game after stopping the winning display in the symbol variation effect executed by the display means (17),
The display means (17) as a notification means;
Power supply means (105) for supplying power to various electrical components;
Backup means (60c, 65c) for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off and holding it after the power supply cut off,
Special error detection means (44,60a) for detecting special errors;
A plurality of error detection means (201, 202, 203) capable of individually detecting each of a plurality of types of errors set with priority to be notified;
An error information output means (60a) for outputting error information corresponding to the type of error when the special error detection means (44, 60a) and the plurality of error detection means (201, 202, 203) detect corresponding errors; Prepared,
As the errors detected by the error detection means (201, 202, 203), a plurality of types of high priority errors having a higher priority than the special errors and a plurality of types of low priority errors having a lower priority than the special errors are set,
The error information output means (60a) outputs special error information when the special error is detected by the special error detection means (44, 60a), and an error detection means corresponding to the high priority error ( 201, 202) is output when high priority error information is detected, and low priority error information is output when the low priority error is detected by the corresponding error detection means (203). And
The display means (17) displays a character image as a special error display based on the special error information output from the error information output means (60a), and the design in the display section (17a) of the display means (17) The display unit displays a character image as a low priority error display based on the low priority error information output from the error information output means and displayed at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position (27) to be stopped. Configured to display at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position (27) of (17a),
When the high priority error information is output from the error information output means (60a), the display means (17) displays a high priority error display based on the high priority error information, and displays the display section (17a ) On the entire surface,
When the special error information and the low priority error information are output in duplicate from the error information output means (60a), the display means (17), each character image as a special error display and a low priority error display Are configured to be displayed in parallel on the display unit (17a) so as not to overlap each other,
When power is restored after the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off, the power is restored to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the game information held in the backup means (60c, 65c). Configured to process,
When the power recovery process is executed, the display means (17) is configured to execute a power recovery process execution notification that the power recovery process has been executed, and the display means (17) The gist is that the power recovery processing execution notification is executed with priority over the special error display.
Further, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
In a game machine that can be awarded a hit game when the hit determination means (60a) and hit determination means (60a) are determined to be hit when a specific condition is met,
Notification means (17, 18, 19);
Power supply means (105) for supplying power to various electrical components;
Backup means (60c, 65c) for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off and holding it after the power supply cut off,
Detection means (44) for outputting a detection signal based on the establishment of the detection condition;
For each input of the detection signal from the detection means (44), an effective state determination means (60a) for determining whether the detection signal is an input in an effective state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Counting means (207) for counting the number of determinations determined that the effective state determination means (60a) is an input when it is not in a valid state during the determination period (JT),
Number of times determination means (60a) for determining whether the count number of the counting means (207) has reached a prescribed number of times of 2 or more;
An error information output means (60a) for outputting error information when it is determined that the number of times determination means (60a) has reached a specified number of times,
When power is restored after the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off, the power is restored to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the game information held in the backup means (60c, 65c). Configured to process,
The notification means (17, 18, 19) is configured to perform error notification based on the error information output from the error information output means (60a), and the power supply means ( If the power supply from (105) is interrupted and the power recovery process is executed at the time of subsequent power recovery, the power recovery process execution notification to the effect that the power recovery process has been executed is executed prior to the error notification. The gist is that it was configured.
According to the above configuration, the output of error information can be suppressed, error notification based on the error information can be executed in a timely manner, and a decrease in the interest of the player in games can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify that the power recovery process has been executed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
In a game machine that can be awarded a hit game when the hit determination means (60a) and hit determination means (60a) are determined to be hit when a specific condition is met,
Notification means (17, 18, 19);
Power supply means (105) for supplying power to various electrical components;
Backup means (60c, 65c) for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off and holding it after the power supply cut off,
Detection means (44) for outputting a detection signal based on the establishment of the detection condition;
Count means (207) for counting the number of detection signal inputs from the detection means (44) during the determination period (JT),
Number of times determination means (60a) for determining whether the count number of the counting means (207) has reached a prescribed number of times of 2 or more;
When it is determined that the number of times determination means (60a) has reached the specified number of times, an effective state determination means (60a) for determining whether the effective state is based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
An error information output means (60a) for outputting error information when it is determined that the valid state determination means (60a) is not in a valid state,
When power is restored after the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off, the power is restored to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the game information held in the backup means (60c, 65c). Configured to process,
The notification means (17, 18, 19) is configured to perform error notification based on the error information output from the error information output means (60a), and the power supply means ( If the power supply from (105) is interrupted and the power recovery process is executed at the time of subsequent power recovery, the power recovery process execution notification to the effect that the power recovery process has been executed is executed prior to the error notification. The gist is that it was configured.
According to the above configuration, the output of error information can be suppressed, error notification based on the error information can be executed in a timely manner, and a decrease in the interest of the player in games can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify that the power recovery process has been executed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Opening / closing means (40b) for opening / closing a winning opening (40a) through which a game ball can win is provided with a winning portion (40) for opening in the effective state, and the detecting means is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the winning opening (40a) The gist is that it is configured to detect in (44).
According to the above configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the occurrence of an error due to an illegal act on the winning portion.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, error notification can be executed in a timely manner.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 of the present invention. 1 is a schematic front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of error, a priority, and the aspect of an error alert | report. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric accessory illegal prize winning error process of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of various error notifications displayed on the display part of a display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the image of main board | substrate error notification, (b) shows the image of magnetic detection sensor error notification, c) shows a radio wave detection sensor error notification image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of various error notifications displayed on the display part of a display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the image of vibration detection sensor error notification, (b) shows the image of full error notification, (c ) Shows a right-handed error notification image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the power recovery process execution alert | report displayed on the display part of a display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric accessory illegal prize winning error process of the pachinko machine based on Example 2. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of the control structure of the pachinko machine concerning Example 3. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric accessory illegal prize winning error process of the pachinko machine based on Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the special electric accessory illegal winning error alert | report displayed on the display part of a display apparatus in the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 4. FIG.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is an outer frame as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. 11, an inner frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 is detachably assembled, and a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed on the back side of the game board 20. A display device (production means) 17 as display means is detachably disposed. In addition, the front side of the middle frame 12 is configured to cover the window portion 13a opening front and rear with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 and a transparent protective plate 13b formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrated with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to open and close. In the first embodiment, the display device 17 is a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type display device is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a dot matrix type display device and the like can be adopted. In the first embodiment, when various errors described later occur, the display device 17 functions as notification means for executing error notification indicating that the error has occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window portion 13 a and can output sound and sound effects to the upper position of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, various display effects performed on the display device 17 by turning on / flashing a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured so that an effect by light and an effect by sound can be performed in accordance with (design variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as rendering means, like the display device 17. In addition, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to perform error notification when an error occurs, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as a notification unit, like the display device 17. doing. The upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the front frame 13. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a by operating the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. The so-called “left-handed” where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 75a (described later) formed in the board 20, and the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b (described later) formed in the game board 20. The so-called “right strike (rubber strike)” can be distinguished.

(About game board 20)
The gaming board 20 of the first embodiment is a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed from a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate into a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness, The display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 75 in which a pachinko ball can flow (movable) is defined on the front side of the game board 20 by a substantially circular guide rail 21 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into the game area 75. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with an installation member (not shown) that defines an accommodation space between the game board 20 and a light emitting effect device that produces an effect by light emission, Various production means such as a movable production device that produces production by the operation of the movable body are installed. The display device 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member, and as described later, through the opening (visible portion) provided in the installation member and the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later). 20 is configured to be visible from the front side. The game board 20 may be one in which a decorative seal or the like is attached to the surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

  The gaming board 20 has a plurality of mounting holes penetrating in the front-rear direction in the gaming area 75, and various gaming components are attached to the respective mounting holes from the front side, and at the lowest position of the gaming area 75. Has an out port 22 that opens in the game area 75 (see FIG. 2), and is configured such that pachinko balls that have been launched into the game area 75 and entered the out port 22 are discharged out of the machine. . Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 75, and a game area 75 (first ball) on the left side of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 described later. The rotation guide member 24 that rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball flowing down the flow path 75a) is rotatably supported. The contact direction with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24 causes the flow direction of the pachinko ball to be irregular. It is configured to change. The rotation guide member 24 is a member that is also referred to as a so-called “windmill”, and is a member that releases the pachinko ball in the left-right direction as the rotation guide member 24 rotates. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined according to need depending on the number of various game components attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment has an opening 25 a that opens in the front and rear at a mounting opening in which a substantial portion of the game area 75 surrounded by the guide rail 21 opens. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and the display unit 17a of the display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The installation member opens forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and an image wall portion protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed with screws in a state of being formed in a box shape and having the opening front end of the drawing wall part in contact with the back surface of the game board 20. In addition, the rear plate of the installation member is opened so that a substantially rectangular opening is opened in the front and rear at a position aligned with the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the front and rear. The display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side, and the display unit 17a of the display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 disposed on the game board 20 has a frame-shaped base portion formed in an annular shape extending along the inside of the mounting opening provided in the game board 20. (Not shown), provided on the frame-like base portion and projecting forward from the front surface of the gaming board 20, and demarcating the gaming area 75 and the display portion 17a of the display device 17 to define the inner circumference of the gaming area 75 And a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear edge of the flange-like portion 25b. Then, by inserting the frame-like base portion into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 with fixing means such as screws in a state where the base plate portion 25c is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the hook-shaped portion 25b extends continuously from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (frame-shaped base) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the opening 25a side, that is, the front side of the display unit 17a in the display device 17.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 25d on the lower side of the opening 25a, and on the left side of the opening 25a, a game area 75 (first ball flow path 75a). A ball introduction part 25e that opens and takes a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 and guides it to the stage 25d is provided. After rolling, the game is discharged to a game area 75 where a first start winning portion 30 described later is disposed. Further, a transparent wall 25f rising at a predetermined height is provided on the rear end edge of the stage 25d over the entire length in the left-right direction, and a pachinko ball that rolls on the stage 25d is a display unit of the display device 17. Movement to the 17a side is prevented by the transparent wall 25f.

  The game area 75 defined in the game board 20 includes a first ball flow path 75a through which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the bowl-shaped portion 25b in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and a bowl in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. On the right side from the upper side of the shaped part 25b, the pachinko sphere is partitioned into a second sphere flow path 75b. Thereby, a game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball launched into the game area 75 flows down the first ball flow path 75a by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 75a (when left-handed), the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b. The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to win a first start winning portion 30 described later, and when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b (right-handed), Compared to the case of flowing down the first ball flow path 75a, the pachinko ball is configured to be more likely to win a gate section 48, a second start winning section 31 and a special winning section 40 which will be described later.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entering portions (specifically, a first start winning portion 30 and a second start which will be described later) in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can enter. A winning portion 31, a gate portion 48, a special winning portion 40, and a normal winning portion 45) are provided, and a predetermined game can be performed by executing control according to the entering portion where the pachinko ball has entered. It has become. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the first start winning portion 30 serving as the pitching portion is provided at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 75a can enter, The second start winning part 31, the special winning part 40, and the gate part 48 as the entry ball part are provided at positions where pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 75b can enter. In addition, the game board 20 of the first embodiment is provided with a normal winning portion 45 as a pitching portion so as to be positioned on the first ball flow path 75a, and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow path 75a. Can win the regular winning section 45.

(Starting prize section 30, 31)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has the game area 75 (the first ball flow path 75a and the second ball flow path 75b) facing the game area 75 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A first start winning portion 30 that can win a slinging pachinko ball is arranged, and a special winning portion 40 faces the game area 75 (second ball flow down path 75b) on the right side of the first start winning portion 30. Is arranged. Further, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) facing the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) can pass. Is arranged. Further, the second start winning portion 31 is disposed below the gate portion 48. The first and second start winning units 30 and 31 are provided with start winning ports 30a and 31a through which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can win. Here, the first start winning section 30 is a normally open type winning section in which the first start winning opening 30a is always open to the game area 75, and the second start winning section 31 is in accordance with predetermined opening conditions and closing conditions. The second start winning opening 31a is an open / close type winning section that is opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 31b. The second start winning portion 31 includes a start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the start opening / closing member 31b, and the start winning solenoid 32 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to be driven and controlled by the (main control CPU 60a).

  The first and second start winning units 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as winning detection means (detection means) for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning openings 30a, 31a. (See FIG. 3). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) receives the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The control signal is output to the payout control board 90 using the input of the detection signal as a prize ball payout condition so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the ball payout device 91. Further, the pachinko balls are detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the pachinko balls are awarded to the first and second start winning ports 30a and 31a) according to the game start condition (game start condition, start As a condition), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various winning information (game information such as jackpot determination random numbers) when the start condition (game start condition, start condition) is satisfied. A lottery per special figure (winning determination) is performed based on the acquired winning information. Then, the display device 17 is configured to be controlled by sub-control boards 65 and 70 to be described later so that the display device 17 executes the symbol variation effect based on the result of lottery per special figure. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is triggered by the establishment of the specific condition that the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the pachinko balls. It is comprised so that a hit determination may be performed.

  In addition, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the display device 17, the symbols (effects for the effect) are displayed in a combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings) that is a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display) on the display device 17. Is displayed in a fixed stop state, a winning game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is given, and a special winning opening 40a of the special winning portion 40a is given to the predetermined winning portion 40a with the occurrence of the big hit game. A jackpot game that is released under an open condition is performed, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. That is, in the first embodiment, the big hit game in which the player has an opportunity to win a prize ball is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
The special winning part (winning part) 40 includes a special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 40b for opening and closing a special winning opening (winning opening) 40a opened in the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b). The special opening / closing member 40b is displaced to a closed position and an open position to be opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 3) as driving means. Further, the special prize winning section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) as special detection means (detection means) for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 40a. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring, and the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a detection condition by a winning of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a). When established, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) uses the input of the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball. A control signal is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided with a big hit game for opening and closing the special winning opening 40a triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning openings 30a, 31a (specific condition determining means). In the case where the determination result is positive), the driving is controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) after the end of the symbol variation effect by the display device 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games with different opening / closing modes of the special opening / closing member 40b are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) has an opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of the big hit game. The special winning solenoid 42 is driven and controlled in accordance with the above. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a state in which the special prize solenoid 42 is driven and the special prize opening 40a is opened (while the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation) is set as an effective state.

(About the gate part 48)
The gate portion 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 3) as detection means for detecting that pachinko balls have passed through the gate portion 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49. Various detection information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired along with the detection (establishment of the detection condition by the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48), and based on this acquired game information, A lottery). Then, as a result of the lottery per lot, when a game per bonus for opening and closing the second start prize opening 31a is given, the start prize solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the start opening / closing member 31b opens and closes. It has become.

(Regular winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, in the lower left position (first ball flow path 75a) of the game area 75, the normal winning portion 45 is configured such that the normal winning opening 45a through which a pachinko ball can be won always opens upward. A pachinko ball, which is provided on the game board 20 and flows down the first ball flow path 75a, can win the regular winning opening 45a with a certain probability. The normal winning section 45 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 3) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 45a. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) pays out the winning ball on the condition that the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 is inputted to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, a control signal is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of error detection means (error detection sensors) that can individually detect a plurality of types of errors. As error detection means, a vibration detection sensor 200 for detecting vibrations, a radio wave detection sensor 201 for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor 202 for detecting magnetism, and a full detection sensor 203 for detecting a full state of a storage part where pachinko balls are stored The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes special error detecting means 44 and 60a for detecting a special electric accessory illegally winning error (illegal winning error) described later. The vibration detection sensor 200, the magnetic detection sensor 202, and the full detection sensor 203 will be described below, and the special error detection means 44 and 60a will be described later. Further, as the error detection means, various sensors capable of detecting other types of errors can be provided.

(Vibration detection sensor 200)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) 200 that can detect the vibration of the game board 20 (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor 200 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit in which the balance of the two state systems changes when an impact with a predetermined frequency is detected, and the player can use the front frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10, the upper ball tray 14 and the like. Is intentionally struck, the vibration caused by this is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Thereby, the pachinko ball that has won the various winning holes 30a, 31a, 40a, 45a is detected by deliberately hitting the game board 20 by intentionally hitting the front frame 13 or the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10. When detected by the sensors 34, 35, 44, 47, chattering or the like is generated, so that it is possible to recognize an illegal act or the like that a plurality of pachinko balls have won (detected). Further, when a detection signal (vibration detection signal) from the vibration detection sensor 200 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an error described later indicating a vibration detection state. Information is configured to be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Radio wave detection sensor 201)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor (radio wave detection means) 201 that can detect radio waves output from a radio wave output device (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor 201 is disposed in an attitude and position where the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 can detect radio waves output from radio wave output devices on the front side of the game board 20. When a radio wave is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, it is possible for the radio wave detection sensor 201 to recognize fraudulent acts on the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 using the radio wave output device. Further, when a detection signal (radio wave detection signal) from the radio wave detection sensor 201 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an error described later indicating a radio wave detection state. Information is configured to be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Magnetic detection sensor 202)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor (magnetic detection means) 202 that can detect magnetism output from a magnetic generator. This magnetic detection sensor 202 is an attitude, position where the magnetism can be detected when each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 can detect the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device on the front side of the game board 20. When the magnetism is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, the magnetic detection sensor 202 can recognize fraudulent acts on the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 using the magnetic generator. Further, when a detection signal (radio wave detection signal) from the magnetic detection sensor 202 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an error described later indicating a magnetic detection state. Information is configured to be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Full detection sensor 203)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a full detection sensor (full detection means) 203 for detecting whether or not the pachinko balls stored in the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). Yes. The full detection sensor 203 is provided in a ball path for guiding the pachinko balls paid out from the ball payout device 91 to the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15, and the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 are filled with pachinko balls. Thus, the full detection sensor 203 is configured to detect the full state when the pachinko ball is stored up to the ball passage. The full detection sensor 203 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 3), and when the full detection sensor 203 detects a full state, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). A detection signal (full detection signal) is output. When the detection signal (full detection signal) from the full detection sensor 203 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) will be described later in error information indicating a full state. Is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, a mechanical switch is used as the fullness detection sensor 203. When the switch is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect a full state, and the switch is turned off. Thus, the full state is not detected. In the first embodiment, the upper and lower ball receiving trays 14 and 15 and the ball passage serve as a storage unit for storing pachinko balls.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The pachinko machine 10 has a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) indicating a result of a lottery per special figure (big hit determination) performed in response to a winning at the first starting winning port 30a and the second starting winning port 31a. Special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B for displaying the figure) are provided (see FIG. 3). The special figure display units 50A and 50B include a first special figure display unit 50A that starts a variable display triggered by winning (detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34) in the first start winning opening 30a, and a second start. It consists of a second special figure display section 50B that starts variable display triggered by winning in the winning opening 31a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). In response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30a, the special figure displayed on the display unit of the first special figure display unit 50A is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display). Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is finally displayed on the display unit. In addition, the special figure displayed on the display part of the second special figure display part 50B is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special figure fluctuation display) in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the second starting prize opening 31a. Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is finally displayed on the display unit.

  Special charts that can be displayed in each special chart display section 50A, 50B include a plurality of special charts as a hit display (big win symbol) that can recognize a winning winning combination, and an outlier display that can recognize a miss (missed pattern). One special figure is set corresponding to each special figure display section 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the result of special figure fluctuation display As a result, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. Then, a special figure as a big hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About the general map display 55)
The pachinko machine 10 has a normal symbol for notification indicating a result of a lottery per drawing (judgment per usual drawing) triggered by detection of a pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). A universal map display unit 55 is provided (see FIG. 3) for displaying the following (hereinafter referred to as a universal map) in an identifiable manner. In the common map display unit 55, a fluctuation map display for deriving one common map by changing a plurality of types of common maps triggered by the detection of the pachinko sphere by the gate sensor 49 (passing through the pachinko sphere of the gate unit 48) is provided. To be done. Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss.

(Display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c capable of variably displaying decorative symbols, which are symbols for effects, and the first start winning opening 30a or The decorations of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are started to fluctuate in response to winning at the second starting winning opening 31a (satisfaction of starting condition). In the display device 17 of the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions (positions at which symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed) 27 capable of stopping and displaying one decoration as a result of the symbol variation effect are set. By the effect, a symbol combination of decorations that is fixedly stopped and displayed on a stop symbol effective line obtained by combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is derived. In other words, the display device 17 is configured to display the decorative drawing (symbol) in a variable manner when the start condition is satisfied, and then to confirm and stop the predetermined decorative drawing (symbol) at the effective stop position 27. In the display device 17 of the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each symbol row 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is determined one place at a time, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the first embodiment.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the display device 17 is configured as a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the figure. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the display device 17.

  The display device 17 is variably displayed so that the decorative figure moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) when the symbol variation effect is started. The decorations that are variably displayed in the determined stop order are displayed in a fixed stop at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “determined stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 for a predetermined special-figure fluctuation interval time in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the first embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of each start winning detection sensor 34, 35.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop display. The Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop display. The

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed by the special winning solenoid 42 in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol. In the big hit game, the big hit game is completed by executing a round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning device 40 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, six times, ten times, etc.). One round game ends when a specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls wins a special winning opening 40a or when a specified time (round time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds is set in which the special opening / closing member 40b is held in a closed state for a predetermined time (a time shorter than the round time). The main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the big hit game is given, and the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When it is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the game is a big hit game. When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag to “0”.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of providing a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. As a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening 40a is a state increased compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience. The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function that assigns a probability change state that changes the probability) from a low probability to a high probability. The main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the probability change state is applied, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When it is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is in progress. When the end condition of the probability change state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag to “0”.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. As the second privilege gaming state, the winning rate of the pachinko ball winning at the second start winning opening 31a is increased as compared to the state where the second privilege gaming state is not given (first gaming state). It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 31b that opens the second start winning opening 31a, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31a. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In the first embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state. The main control CPU 60a sets “1” in the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the variable state is applied, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variable stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the variable state is being changed. When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “0”.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object on the basis of them. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display content on the display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the presentation control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (symbol variation effects (symbol combination effects), light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 displays the display contents of a design variation effect such as a design (decorative drawing) and a background image displayed on the display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the performance control board 65. Configured to control. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, light emission intensity, and the like of various light emission effecting units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing of audio output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c capable of writing / reading is provided. The first start winning detection sensor 34, the second start winning detection sensor 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, the gate sensor 49, the vibration detection sensor 200, the radio wave detection sensor 201, the magnetic detection sensor 202, Various sensors such as a full detection sensor 203 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the start opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31a and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the special opening / closing member 40b for opening / closing the special winning opening 40a. Are connected, and the corresponding open / close members 31b and 40b are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening / closing member 40b opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and when the lottery per the normal drawing is won. Is configured to drive and control the start winning solenoid 32 so that the start opening / closing member 31b opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing manner.

  The main control CPU 60a has received a pachinko ball in the first and second start winning ports 30a and 31a (more specifically, the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 have detected a pachinko ball). ) As an opportunity to obtain various random numbers as winning information. Then, the main control CPU 60a performs a lottery per special figure (winning determination) based on the acquired winning information, and when the lottery per special figure is won, the main control CPU 60a is selected among a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. One jackpot game is determined from the game, and the determined jackpot game is awarded. Also, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). Has been. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform a lottery per ordinary figure (determination per ordinary figure) based on the acquired winning information, and when the lottery per common figure is won, a game per ordinary figure is awarded. Note that the main control CPU 60a sets “1” in the per-figure flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the game per base figure is given, and the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the flag for a common figure is “1”, it can be recognized that a game is being played for a common figure. When the game per game ends, the main control CPU 60a sets the flag per game as “0”. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. That is, the main control RAM 60c has a function as a storage unit that stores various information in a rewritable manner.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect mode) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. , Which specifies the basic content of the sound production mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

(About the production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. That is, the effect control RAM 65c has a function as a storage unit that stores various information in a rewritable manner.

  Here, in the effect control ROM 65b, an effect pattern for specifying specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect is stored. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. ing. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and one special pattern variation pattern is associated with one or more effect patterns. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling the display contents of the display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Here, the display control ROM 70b stores image data for various error (notification) displays, which will be described later, as image data. Specifically, image data displaying the characters “main board error” and “please call a staff member” corresponding to “main board error”, “magnetic sensor error” and “magnetic sensor error” corresponding to “magnetic sensor error” Image data that displays the characters "Please call a clerk", "Radio wave detection sensor error" corresponding to "Radio wave detection sensor error" and image data that displays the characters "Call clerk", "Vibration detection sensor error" Image data that displays the corresponding “vibration detection sensor error” character, image data that displays the “Remove ball” character that corresponds to “full error”, “left-handed error” that corresponds to “right-handed error” Each of the image data displaying the characters “Please return” is stored in the display control ROM 70b (see FIGS. 6 and 7). In addition, the display control ROM 70b indicates that “the power recovery process has been executed” as image data corresponding to the power recovery process execution notification indicating that the power recovery process has been executed at the time of power recovery after the power failure described later. The image data for displaying the character is stored (see FIG. 8).

(About payout control board 90)
An external terminal plate 92 is connected to the payout control board 90, and a hall computer HC is connected to an output terminal provided on the external terminal plate 92 (see FIG. 3). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) provides various game information such as the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 and error information to the hall computer HC via the output terminals of the payout control board 90 and the external terminal board 92. Can be output.

(About power supply board 100)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply substrate 100 that generates a necessary power supply voltage for each part from an external power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game arcade and supplies it to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 includes a power switch 101 for switching ON / OFF of power supplied to the pachinko machine 10 and a clear switch 102 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c, 65c, 70c. Is provided. Further, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 103 that is connected to the power switch 101 and outputs a power-on signal and a power-off signal to the main control board 60 in response to ON / OFF switching of the power switch 101. In addition, a clear switch circuit 104 connected to the clear switch 102 is provided. In the first embodiment, only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on, the clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70, and the clear signal is received. The control boards 60, 65, and 70 are set to perform a clear process for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 65c, and 70c. That is, in the first embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means, and when the clear switch 102 is turned on, a clear signal can be output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70. . In the following description, executing the clear process may be referred to as RAM clear.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 has a power supply circuit (power supply means) for converting an external power supply (AC24V) of the game hall into a power supply voltage (for example, DC30V) supplied to various electrical components of the pachinko machine 10. 105 is provided. The control circuit boards 60, 65, 70, and 90 are connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply circuit 105 corresponds to the control circuit boards 60, 65, 70, and 90 after the conversion processing. The power supply voltage to be supplied is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage, and the converted power supply voltage is supplied to the corresponding control boards 60, 65, and 70. The power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 105 to the control boards 60, 65, 70, 90 is supplied to various electric devices connected to the control boards 60, 65, 70, 90 by wiring.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 103 connected to the power supply circuit 105. The power supply interruption monitoring circuit 103 is sometimes referred to as a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 105 (hereinafter also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage). Configured to monitor voltage values). Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 103 determines whether or not the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). Note that the threshold voltage is a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20 V) necessary for operating the electrical components (for example, the detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value that is higher by a predetermined margin than the voltage at which the electrical component stops operating.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, when the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power-off monitoring circuit 103 monitors the power supply for the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. The reset signal circuit 106 outputs a reset signal to the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (when power is turned on or when power is restored) and when a power-off signal is input. The operation of the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 is regulated.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor. When the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and the supply of power is stopped (power supply from an external power supply due to the power switch 101 being turned off or a power failure, etc.) When the power cut-off signal is output from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 103 due to the interruption of power), power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The backup power supply 107 is configured so that both control CPUs 60a and 65a can supply power over the time required to store (write) various information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area described later. Has been. Further, both the control RAMs 60c and 65c are configured to hold various information stored in the backup area even after the power supply is cut off.

(About the configuration related to power recovery processing)
The main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are provided with a backup area in addition to a regular storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during operation of the pachinko machine 10. In this backup area, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power supply is cut off in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is cut off at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery). This is an area for storing various information at the time. In the first embodiment, various information that can specify the game state such as a random number (holding contents), the number of holdings, a special figure, a universal figure, a timer value, a flag (probability change flag, variable flag, big hit flag, universal figure flag), etc. However, while the pachinko machine 10 is operating, it is stored in the regular storage area, and when the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the backup area. Yes. In addition, storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off (when a power-off signal is input), and various information stored in the backup area is read out (to the regular storage area). Storage) is executed in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery).

  Further, a backup power source 107 of the power supply substrate 100 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a are operated while being guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 107 when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (decrease to the threshold voltage). Various information stored in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is stored in the backup area, and various information can be stored and retained even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off. That is, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state is given, whether it is a big hit game, whether it is a game per normal figure, It is possible to back up various information such as the number of holds. In the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c have a function as backup means for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and holding it even after the power supply is cut off. Yes.

(About power-off processing)
Next, the power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a when the power supply is interrupted will be described.

  When the power-off signal is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 103, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform the power-off process based on the power-off process program among the control programs stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Execute. The power-off monitoring circuit 103 outputs a power-off signal to the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the reset signal circuit 106 at the timing when the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. Thereby, before the various structural members of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a each execute a power-off process.

  In the power-off process, the power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply substrate 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and each control CPU 60a, 65a stores and holds in the normal storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. The various control information is stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, the control CPUs 60a and 65a prohibit access to the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c, and wait for input of a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106. And each control CPU60a, 65a will control operation | movement of control CPU60a, 65a, if a reset signal is input. After the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the backup area by the power-off process is stored and held as backup data.

(About processing at power-on)
When power is applied to the pachinko machine 10 (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 resets the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the display control CPU 70a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. The signal is continuously output. When the input of the reset signal once input stops, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute a power-on process (recovery process) based on the power-on process program stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b, 65b. . In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 is operated. Return to the state. If it is determined in the power-on process that the clear switch 102 is operated, various control information stored in the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased (RAM clear). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the power supply is cut off outputs various control commands that specify control information stored and managed in the effect control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. And display control CPU70a controls the display content of the display apparatus 17 based on the control command input from presentation control CPU65a.

(About errors)
An error occurring in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the first embodiment, nine types of errors will be described as shown in FIG. 4, but the number and types of errors are not limited to these. As shown in FIG. 4, each error has a priority (priority) for notifying that an error has occurred by the notification means such as the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 when the error occurs. 1, 2, 3,... 7 are set. In the first embodiment, “RAM clear” is set as priority 1, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, and “radio wave detection sensor error” are set as priority 2, and “vibration” is set as priority 3. "Detection sensor error" is set, "Special electric accessory illegal prize error" is set as priority 4, "Normal electric accessory illegal prize error" is set as priority 5, and "Full error" as priority 6 Is set and “Right-handed error” is set as priority order 7. If a plurality of errors having different priorities occur in duplicate, error notification (display) indicating that an error having a higher priority (a numerical value lower) has occurred is preferentially executed.

  For example, when a “magnetism detection sensor error” with priority 2 and a “full error” with priority 6 occur at the same time, error notification corresponding to “magnetism detection sensor error” with priority 2 is executed with priority. Is done. Then, when the notification of the “magnetism detection sensor error” of the priority order 2 is canceled, if the “full error” of the priority order 6 has not yet been canceled (resolved), the “full error” of the priority order 6 Error notification is executed. Also, if a “magnetic detection sensor error” of priority 2 occurs when an error notification of “full error” of priority 6 is being executed, the error notification of “magnetic detection sensor error” of priority 2 is given priority. To be notified. Also, if a priority 6 “full error” occurs when priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” error notification is being executed, priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” error notification is issued. The error notification of “full error” with priority 6 is not executed while continuing. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as will be described later, regarding the types of errors for which error notification can be performed simultaneously on the display device 17 as notification means, when errors occur repeatedly, they are related to the priority order. The error notifications can be simultaneously executed on the display device 17.

  The error in the first embodiment is not limited to a state in which normal operation is not performed, and there is a possibility that a threat related to the security of the pachinko machine 10 may exist even in a state in which normal operation is performed. State is also included.

(About RAM clear)
“RAM clear” of priority 1 is for executing an initialization process for erasing (clearing) stored information in storage means (main control RAM 60c, effect control RAM 65c, display control RAM 70c, etc.) storing game information. , An error that determines that the main control CPU 60a has occurred on the condition that a RAM clear operation (an operation to turn on the power switch 101 while pressing the clear switch 102) is performed. When the main control CPU 60a determines that "RAM clear" has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a RAM clear designation command (error information) that specifies that the "RAM clear" has occurred. Then, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) outputs the input RAM clear designation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, The sound control board 73 controls the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the RAM clear designation command to execute a RAM clear notification (error notification). Specifically, the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame of the pachinko machine 10 is fully lit, and the speaker 19 outputs a RAM clear sound set in advance so that “RAM clear” can be specified. This RAM clear sound is continuously output for 30 seconds unless the power is turned off (OFF). In the meantime, on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, an image specifying “RAM clear” in particular is not displayed, but an initial image (initial symbol) set in the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. However, when “RAM clear” occurs, an initial image (initial symbol) is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17. Therefore, the display device 17 can display the initial image (initial symbol). This can be said to be RAM clear notification. When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of notification, the notification of “RAM clear” is canceled. That is, the cancellation condition of the RAM clear notification is an elapsed time from the start of notification (detection of RAM clear). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a that determines the occurrence of RAM clear has a function as error detection means for detecting “RAM clear” as an error.

(Main board error)
The priority 2 “main board error” is an error when an abnormality occurs in the main control CPU 60 a included in the main control board 60. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a monitors whether the random number circuit included in the main control CPU 60a normally outputs the random number confirmation signal. If the random number confirmation signal is not normally output, the main control CPU 60a It is determined that a “main board error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “main board error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a main board error designation command (error information) indicating that the “main board error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a. ).

  When the main board error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the main board error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, The display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the main board error designation command to execute main board error notification (error notification). The main board error notification by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow), as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the characters “Main board error” and “Please call a clerk” are displayed. To do. That is, in the main board error notification, all the decorative figures (symbols), backgrounds, and the like displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the main board error notification and are not visible to the player. Further, the main board error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in red. Further, the main board error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “An abnormality has been detected in the main board”. The main board error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off. That is, the condition for canceling the main board error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(About magnetic sensor error)
The “magnetism detection sensor error” of priority 2 is an error when the magnetism detection sensor (error detection means) 202 detects magnetism. Specifically, when the magnetic detection sensor 202 continuously detects magnetism for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms), the main control CPU 60a determines that a “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a magnetic error designation command (error information) indicating that the “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control). CPU 65a).

  When the magnetic error designation command is inputted, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the magnetic error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and displays the display. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the magnetic error designation command to execute a magnetic detection sensor error notification (error notification). The magnetic detection sensor error notification by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, with the entire surface of the display unit 17a displayed in the same color (for example, yellow), as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the characters "Magnetic detection sensor error" and "Call a clerk" are displayed. indicate. In other words, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, all the decorative figures (symbols) and backgrounds that were displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the magnetic detection sensor error notification and are visible to the player. Disappear. In addition, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in yellow. Further, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “the magnetic detection sensor has reacted”. The magnetic detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off. That is, the condition for canceling the magnetic detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(About radio wave detection sensor error)
The “radio wave detection sensor error” of priority 2 is an error when the radio wave detection sensor (error detection means) 201 detects a radio wave. Specifically, when the radio wave detection sensor 201 detects a radio wave a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during a predetermined time, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a radio wave error designation command (error information) indicating that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control). CPU 65a).

  When the radio wave error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the radio wave error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and displays the display. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the radio wave error designation command to execute radio wave detection sensor error notification (error notification). The radio wave detection sensor error notification by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow), as shown in FIG. 6C, the characters “radio wave detection sensor error” and “please call a clerk” are displayed. indicate. In other words, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, all the decorative figures (symbols) and backgrounds that were displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the radio wave detection sensor error notification and are visible to the player. Disappear. In addition, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in green. Further, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “abnormality detected”. The radio wave detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off. That is, the condition for canceling the radio wave detection sensor error notification is that the power supply is turned off (OFF).

  Here, when a “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, and “radio wave detection sensor error” set (classified) in priority order 2 (the same priority order) occur, this is executed by the display device 17. All of the error notifications are displayed using the full screen of the display unit 17a, and may be referred to as “full screen error”.

(About vibration detection sensor error)
The priority 3 "vibration detection sensor error" is an error when the vibration detection sensor (error detection means) 200 detects vibration. Specifically, when the vibration detection sensor 200 detects vibration continuously for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms) under a specific condition, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred. . When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a vibration error designation command (error information) indicating that the “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control). CPU 65a).

  When the vibration error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the vibration error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and displays the display. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the vibration error designation command to execute vibration detection sensor error notification (error notification). The vibration detection sensor error notification by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the characters “vibration detection sensor error” are displayed in the small vibration error display area 204 over the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The vibration error display area 204 is set at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a, and a decorative figure displayed as a fixed stop at the effective stop position 27 is a vibration detection sensor error notification. It is configured not to be hidden by the display. In the vibration detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17a is used as a background, and “vibration detection sensor error” is displayed in front of the effect image. "Is displayed. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in white. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “vibration detection sensor has reacted”. The vibration detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the cancellation condition of the vibration detection sensor error notification is an elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence (detection) of vibration detection sensor error).

(About Special Electric Property Unauthorized Winning Error)
A priority 4 “special electric accessory illegal prize error” is a case where the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 which is activated only when a big hit game is awarded is not activated. This is a special error. Note that the special electric accessory illegal prize error will be described in detail later, and will be briefly described here. This special electric accessory illegal prize error is in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 is not in operation (a state where no drive signal is output from the main control CPU 60a to the special prize solenoid 42, and the special prize solenoid 42 is not energized). When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball twice or more times, the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal winning error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command ( (Error information, special error information) is output (transmitted) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, the special winning detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a constitute special error detecting means (error detecting means) for detecting a special electric accessory illegal winning error.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 when the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is input. The control board 72 and the sound control board 73 control the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 based on the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command to notify the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification (error notification, special error notification, special error display). ) Is executed. The special electric accessory illegal prize error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in red. Further, the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification by the speaker 19 continuously outputs an error sound (for example, a boo-boo sound). Then, the special electric accessory illegal prize error notification by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. In other words, the special electric accessory illegal prize error notification cancellation condition is the elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of special electric accessory illegal prize error). The display device 17 is configured not to notify an error when a special electric goods illegal winning error occurs. However, as will be described later, the display device 17 can identify the special electric accessory illegal winning error. The notification may be executed.

(Regarding the error of illegally winning regular electric equipment)
A priority 5 “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” indicates that the second start prize detection sensor 35 is a pachinko ball in a state where the start prize solenoid 32 that is activated only when a game is given per game is not in operation. This is an error when detected. This “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” indicates that the start winning solenoid 32 is not in operation (the drive signal is not output from the main control CPU 60a to the start winning solenoid 32, or the start winning solenoid 32 is not energized. ), When the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a predetermined number or more of pachinko balls, the main control CPU 60a determines that an “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, the normal electric accessory illegal prize error designation command ( Error information) is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, the second start winning detection sensor 35 and the main control CPU 60a constitute error detecting means for detecting “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error”.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs an ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error designation command to the lamp control board 72 when the ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is input. The lamp device 18 is controlled on the basis of the electric accessory illegal winning error designation command, and the normal electric accessory illegal winning error notification (error notification) is executed. When the lamp device 18 informs the ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error notification, the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame is lit in green. Then, the normal electric accessory illegal winning error notification by the lamp device 18 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. In other words, the condition for canceling the normal electric accessory unauthorized winning error notification is the elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of an ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error). In addition, the display device 17 and the speaker 19 are configured not to issue an error notification when an ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error occurs. Error notification may be executed.

(About full error)
The priority 6 “full error” is an error when the full detection sensor (error detection means) 203 detects that the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 are full. Specifically, when the full detection sensor 203 is turned on and a detection signal (full detection signal) from the full detection sensor 203 is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a generates a “full error”. It is determined that When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “full error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a full error designation command (error information) indicating that the “full error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Configured to do.

  When the full error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the full error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73. The control board 73 controls the display device 17 and the speaker 19 based on the full error designation command to execute full error notification (error notification). The full error notification by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the characters “please remove the sphere” are displayed in the small full error display area 205 with respect to the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The full error display area 205 is set at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position 27 set on the display portion 17a, and the decorative figure displayed at the effective stop position 27 is displayed as a full error notification. It is configured not to be hidden by. The full error display area 205 is set at a position that does not overlap with the vibration error display area 204, and when the vibration detection sensor error and the full error occur in duplicate, the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment is used. 10, the notification of both errors can be displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 at the same time. In addition, in the full error notification by the display device 17, “Pull out the ball” is displayed in front of the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17 a. Is displayed. Further, the full error notification from the speaker 19 outputs a voice “please remove the ball”. The full error notification by the display device 17 is canceled on condition that the full error is eliminated (cancelled) (that is, the full detection sensor 203 is turned off). It should be noted that the full error notification by the speaker 19 in the first embodiment is set to be terminated by outputting the voice “please remove the ball” only once. Further, when a full error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to notify an error, but the lamp device 18 may execute an error notification that can identify a full error.

(About right-handed errors)
The “right-handed error” of priority 7 is an error when it is detected that the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b in the gaming state where the right-handed game is not recommended. Specifically, in the board configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, in a normal state where no big hit game or variable state is given, it is advantageous for the player even if the pachinko ball flows down on the second ball flow path 75b. When the gate sensor 49 detects a predetermined number or more of pachinko balls in the normal state, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “right-handed error” has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that the “right-handed error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a right-handed error designation command (error information) indicating that the “right-handed error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a. ).

  When the right-handed error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the right-handed error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70 The sound control board 73 controls the display device 17 and the speaker 19 based on the right-handed error designation command to execute right-handed error notification (error notification). Right-handed error notification by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7C, the characters “Return to left-handed” are displayed in the small right-handed error display area 206 over the entire surface of the display unit 17a. This right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a, and the decorative drawing displayed at the effective stop position 27 is displayed as a right-handed error. It is configured not to be hidden by the display. The right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position that does not overlap the vibration error display area 204 and the full error display area 205, and the vibration detection sensor error or the full error and the right-handed error overlap. When this occurs, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment can simultaneously display the notification of each error on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In the right-handed error notification by the display device 17, the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17a is used as a background, and “turn back left-handed” is displayed in front of it. "Please" is displayed. In addition, the right-handed error notification from the speaker 19 outputs a voice “Please return to left-handed”. The right-hand error notification by the display device 17 and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the start of notification. That is, the release condition for right-handed error notification is the elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of a right-handed error). In addition, when a right-handed error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification. However, the lamp device 18 may execute error notification that can identify a right-handed error.

  Here, as described above, the priority 1 "RAM clear" means that the game information stored in the storage means such as the main control RAM 60c, the effect control RAM 65c, the display control RAM 70c is cleared by the clear means 101, 102, 104. In the pachinko machine 10, the “RAM clear” is set to be notified with the highest priority. That is, each error up to the priorities 2 to 7 ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error", "vibration detection sensor error", "special electric accessory illegal prize error", RAM is cleared during execution by the notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) corresponding to the error notification due to the occurrence of "ordinary electric goods illegal winning error", "full error", "right-handed error") When the initialization process is executed by the operation, the RAM clear notification (initialization process execution notification) indicating that the RAM clear (initialization process) has been executed is controlled under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Prior to the error notification, the notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18 and speaker 19) is executed. In the first embodiment, since the RAM clear notification is mainly executed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, when the RAM clear (initialization process) is executed, another error notification is issued by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19. Even during execution, the lamp device 18 is fully lit and a RAM clear sound is output from the speaker 19. Further, the display device 17 preferentially displays the initial image in place of various error notification images.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the errors up to the priorities 2 to 7 (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”, “vibration detection sensor error”, “ Informing means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker) corresponding to the error notification by the occurrence of “special electric accessory illegal prize error”, “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error”, “full error”, “right-handed error”) 19), when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and the power recovery process is executed during the subsequent power recovery, the power recovery is performed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The power recovery process execution notification that the process has been executed is executed by the notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) in preference to the error notification. That is, in the first embodiment, when the power recovery process is performed in a state where various error notification images are displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the display unit 17a displays “the power recovery process is performed. The image of the characters “Done” is displayed (see FIG. 8). In addition, in a state where the character image “Power recovery processing has been executed” is displayed on the display unit 17a, each error notification image is not displayed.

  Here, when such an error occurs, such as “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error”, regions 204, 205, and 206 of a part of the display unit 17 a are displayed on the display device 17. When the error notification is displayed using the display control CPU 65a, the presentation control CPU 65a executes the display device 17 in a state where no error has occurred and in a state where an error has occurred and the error notification is displayed on the display unit 17a. The decorative pattern (symbol) is displayed in different ways in the symbol variation effect. That is, it is configured to display decorative drawings in a region excluding the vibration error display region 204, the full error display region 205, and the right-handed error display region 206, and is suitable for both error notification and symbol variation effect. It can be visually recognized. In other words, the display device 17 is configured to display the decorative drawing in a different manner after the error designation command (error information) is output from the main control CPU 60a and before.

  Here, a layer process is mentioned as an example as a method of variably displaying the decoration drawing in a different manner on the display device 17. This layer processing is image processing for displaying a specific image by displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, and is applied to a layer on the front side of the layer for displaying the background. By displaying a decorative drawing, and further displaying an error notification image on the front layer of the layer that displays the decorative drawing, the error notification image is displayed in parallel while displaying the symbol variation effect image on the display unit 17a. can do. That is, when no error has occurred, the image of the layer that displays the error notification image is hidden, so that only the image of the symbol variation effect is displayed on the display unit 17a so that the player can see it. By displaying the image of the layer that displays the error notification image, the symbol change effect image and the error notification image are displayed on the display unit 17a so as to be visible to the player. Thereby, it seems that the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the display unit 17a in a different manner before and after the occurrence of the error.

(About Special Electric Property Unauthorized Winning Error)
The special electric accessory illegal winning error will be described in detail.
As described above, the “priority electric goods illegal prize error” of priority 4 indicates that the special prize detection sensor 44 is in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 that operates only when the big hit game is given is not in operation. In the first embodiment, when the special prize detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball twice or more times in the state where the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating, the main control CPU 60a Is configured to determine that a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric instrument illegal prize error” has occurred, the special electric accessory illegal prize indicating that the “special electric instrument illegal prize error” has occurred as described above. An error designation command (special error information) is output (transmitted) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  That is, the main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is predetermined with the counting means 207 that counts the number of times the special winning detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not operating. And a timer unit 208 for measuring the determination period (determination time) JT (see FIG. 3). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a generates a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” when the number of detections of the counting unit 207 reaches a specified number before the timer unit 208 completes the determination period JT. It is determined that the special electric accessory illegal prize winning error designation command is output. In the first embodiment, the valid state determining means including the special winning detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a is configured to receive the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 input during the determination period JT from the special winning solenoid 42. When it is determined that the current state is not in a non-operating state (valid state), a special electric accessory illegal winning error is detected.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the specified number of times as a criterion for determining the special electric accessory illegal winning error is set to “twice”. The special winning detection sensor 44, which is a limit switch, may cause a false detection due to an impact or vibration applied to the game board 20 from the outside. If it is determined that an error has occurred and an error notification is given, the player may feel uncomfortable or distrustful. Times ”. Further, the determination time JT is set to the same time as the round time based on the relationship of the prescribed time of one round in the big hit game. In the first embodiment, “25 seconds” is set.

(Regarding Special Electric Property Unauthorized Winning Error Handling)
Next, the special electric accessory illegal winning error process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special electric accessory illegal prize error processing, when the ball detection signal is input from the special prize detection sensor 44 (step A10), the main control CPU 60a starts time measurement by the timer unit 208 in step A11, and proceeds to step A12. It is then determined whether or not the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation. If the determination result of step A12 is affirmative, that is, if the special control solenoid 42 is in operation, the main control CPU 60a determines that it is normal ball detection, and if the count means 207 counts (detection count). Is reset (step A13) and the time measured by the timer unit 208 is reset (step A14), and the special electric accessory illegal winning error process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of step A12 is negative, that is, if the main control CPU 60a determines that the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating, the counting means 207 counts the number of times the ball is detected by the special prize detection sensor 44 (step 207). A15).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 in step A16 is a prescribed number (twice). If the determination result in step A16 is negative, the timer 208 counts in step A17. It is determined whether or not the time has reached the determination period JT. If the determination result in step A17 is affirmative, the count number (detection count) in the counting means 207 is reset (step A13), and the time measured in the timer unit 208 is reset (step A14), and the special electric accessory illegal The winning error process is terminated. That is, when the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation and the number of detected balls by the special winning detection sensor 44 is less than the prescribed number and the determination period JT has elapsed, the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of step A17 is negative, the process proceeds to step A18 to determine whether a ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44. If the determination result of step A18 is negative, step A18 is performed. Return to A17 and repeat the process.

  If the determination result in step A18 is affirmative, the process returns to step A12. If it is determined that the special prize solenoid 42 is operating, the count number (detection number) in the counting means 207 is reset (step A13). At the same time, the time measured by the timer unit 208 is reset (step A14) to terminate the special electric accessory illegal prize error processing, and when it is determined that the special prize solenoid 42 is not in operation, the ball at the special prize detection sensor 44 is detected. The number of times of detection is counted by the counting means 207 (step A15).

  If the result of determining whether the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 in step A16 is a specified number is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines that a special electric accessory illegal winning error has occurred, After outputting the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command (step A19), the count number (detection count) in the counting means 207 is reset (step A13) and the time count in the timer unit 208 is reset (step A13). Then, the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing is finished. That is, it is illegal for the special prize detection sensor 44 to detect a ball twice (two or more specified times) even though the special prize solenoid 42 that is activated only during the big hit game is not activated. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal prize winning error” has occurred and outputs a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command.

  Then, when the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73, and the lamp control board. The lamp device 18 controlled at 72 is lit in red to notify an error, and an error sound is output from the speaker 19 controlled by the sound control board 73 to notify the error. Thereby, it is possible to make the player and the store clerk recognize that the “special electric appliance illegal prize winning error” has occurred. That is, in the main control CPU 60a, when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball twice in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 which should be operated only when the big hit game is awarded is not in operation (the special winning detection sensor 44). When the ball detection signal is input twice), it is determined that a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, and a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a. In the production control CPU 65a, based on the input of the first special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is supplied to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73. Is output, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 cause the special electric accessory illegal prize error notification to be performed. It is adapted to perform error processing. Further, the error notification by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is continued until a specified time (30 seconds in the first embodiment) elapses. In addition, when the staff of the game hall performs a power-off operation, the error notification ends even if the specified time has not elapsed.

  Here, since the judgment period JT in the special electric accessory illegal prize error processing is set to be the same as the round time longer than the interval time in the jackpot game, for example, the special prize is given at the interval before and after the round in the jackpot game. When erroneous detection of the detection sensor 44 occurs, the count number (detection count) in the counting means 207 is reset by shifting to the round game, and the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing is ended. That is, it is possible to suppress unpleasantness, distrust, and the like by performing error notification unnecessarily to a player who has not cheated.

  The various errors that occur in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment are simultaneously detected when the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command (error information) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) when an error occurs. A first type error for outputting a security signal (abnormality occurrence signal) indicating occurrence to the hall computer HP (external) via an output terminal provided on the external terminal board 92, and a security signal (abnormality occurrence signal) for the hall computer The second type error that is not output to the HP is distinguished. In the first embodiment, the “RAM clear”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”, “vibration detection sensor error”, “special” set in the priorities 1 to 5 are set. “Electric power component illegal prize error” and “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” are classified as first type errors, and “full error” and “right-handed error” set in priority order 6-7 are second type. It is classified into errors (see FIG. 4).

  Further, in the first embodiment, the full screen error (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”) having a higher priority than the special error “special electric accessory illegal prize error”. ) Is a high priority error, when the high priority error occurs, the main control CPU 60a outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP and sends a corresponding error designation command (high priority error information). Output (send) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). On the other hand, when the above-mentioned “full error” and “right-handed error”, which have a lower priority than the special error “special electric component illegal prize error”, are set as low priority errors, the low priority error occurred. In this case, the main control CPU 60a outputs (transmits) only the corresponding error designation command (low priority error information) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) without outputting the security signal to the hall computer HP. It has become. The high priority error and the low priority error having a lower priority than the high priority error (`` vibration detection sensor error '', `` special electric accessory illegal prize error '', `` ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error '', When “full error” and “right-handed error”) occur in duplicate, that is, an error designation command for identifying a high priority error and an error designation command for identifying a low priority error transmitted from the main control CPU 60a. When the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) receives the duplicate, the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) notifies the high priority error notification corresponding to the high priority error (display device). 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19).

  Here, as described above, high-priority errors with higher priority than "special electric accessory illegal prize error" such as "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error" occurred. In this case, an error notification (high priority error display) corresponding to the entire display unit 17a in the display device 17 is displayed, whereas when a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, the display device 17 Error notification (special error display) is not executed, and when a high-priority error occurs, the display device 17 has a larger error than when a special error “special electric component illegal prize error” occurs. A high priority error notification is displayed in the area. In addition, “high vibration priority” (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”) lower priority than “high vibration error”, “full error” and “ When a specific low priority error such as “right-handed error” has occurred, as described above, all of the display area 17a has a small vibration error display area 204, a full error display area 205, and a right-handed error error. The display device 206 is configured to display an error notification (error display), and the display device 17 displays a high priority error notification (high priority error display) when the specific low priority error occurs. The specific low priority error notification (specific low priority error display) displayed on the device 17 is configured to be displayed in a larger area.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit judging means for judging whether or not a game is to be generated when a winning (satisfying a specific condition) is given to any of the start winning ports 30a and 31a. Yes. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a is triggered by a winning in either of the start winning ports 30a, 31a as a trigger to specify the variation time of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the display means (special symbol display units 50A, 50B, display device 17). It has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a pattern (special pattern variation pattern) from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage means.

  The main control CPU 60a receives the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as the detection means, and the detection signal is given based on the winning of the big winning lottery (establishment of a predetermined condition). It has a function as an effective state determination means for determining whether the input is in the operating state (effective state) of the winning solenoid 42. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines that the count number of the counting means 207 has reached the specified number of times, and the main control CPU 60a as the number determination means has determined that the specified number of times has been reached. In this case, a function as error information output means for outputting error information (sending special error information to the effect control CPU 65a) is provided. The counting means 207 determines that the main control CPU 60a as the valid state determination means is an input when the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as the detection means is not in the valid state during the determination period JT. Means for counting the number of determinations made. That is, the counting means 207 according to the first embodiment counts the number of times a special error (“special electric accessory illegal prize error” according to the first embodiment) is detected by the special error detecting means including the special winning detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a. doing.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as a decorative symbol determining means for determining a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 17 as the display means based on a determination result of the main control CPU 60a as a hit determining means, and the determined decorative decoration is determined. It functions as an effect display control means for controlling the display device 17 as a display means so as to stop display the symbols. In addition, the production control CPU 65a uses one of a plurality of types of production patterns to specify the production contents of the symbol variation production to be performed by the display means, when the main control CPU 60a obtains winning information (establishment of the specific condition). It has a function as an effect pattern determining means to determine. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect pattern determining means determines the effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The effect control CPU 65a is a sub-control unit that executes error processing for causing the notification units 17, 18, and 19 to execute various types of error notifications based on error information from the main control CPU 60a serving as an error information output unit. It has the function of

  Here, the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 are informing means for executing an error notice for specifying a plurality of types of errors based on error information output from the main control CPU 60 a serving as an error information output means. A function as (error notification means) is provided. Further, the special winning portion 40 of the first embodiment is configured such that a special winning opening (winning opening) 40a through which a pachinko ball can win in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 which is in an active state is in operation, is opened and closed for special use (opening / closing means) 40b. This is a prize-winning club that opens at

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  When a player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 75. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 75a or the second ball flow path 75b of the game area 75 according to the launch position. . When the pachinko balls flowing down the ball flow paths 75a and 75b win the first start winning opening 30a or the second start winning opening 31a, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 When the ball is detected, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the big hit determination is performed based on the acquired winning information.

  When the big hit determination is a win determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning based on the winning information. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c when the big hit determination is a win determination result. Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation. When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding production pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the design variation production on the display device 17. Is done. When the fluctuation time determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, and thereby, a predetermined jackpot on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B is determined. The special figure is stopped and displayed, and the decorative drawing is displayed as a fixed stop at the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17a of the display device 17. When the winning display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the big hit game is started.

  In the jackpot game, a round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning device 40 is executed for a specified number of rounds, and a lot of winning balls are obtained by winning pachinko balls in the special winning opening 40a during each round game. Can be earned. When the round game is executed for the specified number of rounds, the big hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c with the end of the big hit game.

  When the big hit determination is a determination result of losing, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the winning information. Note that when the big hit determination is a determination result of losing, the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c remains “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, similarly to the case where the big hit determination is a winning determination result. When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding production pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the design variation production on the display device 17. Is done. When the fluctuation time set in the special figure fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, thereby causing the special figure display units 50A and 50B to have a predetermined deviation. The special figure is stopped and displayed, and the decorative drawing is displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17a of the display device 17 as a fixed stop display.

(In case of special electric goods illegal winning error)
When the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44, the main control CPU 60a starts the special electric accessory illegal winning error process (see FIG. 5). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special winning solenoid 42 is normally operated in a state where the big hit game is given, and from the special winning detection sensor 44 in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not operating. If the signal is a sphere detection signal, it is determined that the sphere detection signal is caused by chattering or fraud, and the counting means 207 counts it. When the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 during the preset determination period JT reaches the specified number (two times), the main control CPU 60a detects the ball detection by the special winning detection sensor 44 due to cheating. It is determined that the performed “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, and a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  When the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65 a outputs the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73. The controlled lamp device 18 is lit in red to notify an error, and an error sound is output from the speaker 19 controlled by the sound control board 73 to notify the error. Thereby, it is possible to make the player and the store clerk recognize that the “special electric appliance illegal prize winning error” has occurred.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the special winning detection sensor 44 receives a ball detection signal from the special winning solenoid 42 in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not operating, the main control CPU 60 a Until it reaches 2) in Example 1, it is not determined that the “special electric goods illegal prize error” has occurred, and the ball detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 is not in operation. When the number of inputs reaches the specified number, it is determined that a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, and a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is output. As a result, it is possible to suppress the excessive output of the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command (error information) from the main control CPU 60a, and it is possible to appropriately determine the occurrence of an error due to an illegal act on the special winning portion 40. . Further, since the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command can be output in a timely manner from the main control CPU 60a, various processes based on the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command can also be performed in a timely manner. In addition, when the special control tool 65 award prize designation command is input from the main control CPU 60 a, the effect control CPU 65 a controls the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 to execute a corresponding error notification. Notification is not performed excessively, and a decrease in the interest of the player in the game can be suppressed. That is, in the special prize detection sensor 44 provided in the special prize winning unit 40 that is likely to be an object of fraud, there is a possibility that erroneous detection due to chattering due to vibrations or the like generated in the pachinko machine 10 may occur, and an error occurs every time the erroneous detection occurs. If the notification is made, the player's interest in the game may be reduced or uncomfortable, but in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a delays the output of the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command. Thus, it is possible to appropriately execute error notification while suppressing the occurrence of unnecessary error notification.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the counting means 207 counts the number of special errors when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a ball while the special winning solenoid 42 is not operating in the determination period JT. The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command when the number of times (the number of times of detection) reaches a specified number. That is, when the special winning detection sensor 44 is erroneously detected by chattering or the like in the normal gaming state where the big hit game is not given (the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation) and the erroneous detection is counted, the determination period If no false detection occurs again before JT elapses, the number of times of detection is reset (see FIG. 5) (see FIG. 5), so that the main control CPU does not perform ball detection multiple times during the determination period JT. Does not determine that a “special electric component illegal prize error” has occurred. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to output a special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command (error information) based on the number of special errors detected in the determination period JT.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, priorities for notification are set for various errors occurring in the pachinko machine 10, and in the first embodiment, the priority is set to 3 to 7. Error ("vibration detection sensor error", "special electric accessory illegal prize error", "ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error", "full error", "right-handed error") occurs, the display device 17, When the corresponding error notification is executed in the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, errors (“RAM clear”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “ If a "radio wave detection sensor error" occurs, an error corresponding to the high priority "RAM clear", "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", or "radio wave detection sensor error" The notification is prioritized and executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19. That is, when a plurality of errors occur in duplicate, an error with a higher priority can be notified with priority.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, for the “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error”, error display areas 204 and 205 in which an error notification is displayed on the display device 17. , 206 are set so as not to overlap each other (see FIG. 7). Therefore, if these errors occur in duplicate, all the error notifications that have occurred in the display device 17 can be displayed simultaneously (in parallel). It is possible to check whether such an error has occurred. The error display areas 204, 205, and 206 that display error notifications corresponding to “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error” on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17 are all included in the error display areas 204, 205, and 206. Since the display unit 17a is set so as not to overlap with the effective stop position 27 where the decorative drawing (symbol) is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the decorative drawing (symbol) from being lowered by error notification (error display). obtain.

  Here, when “RAM clear” having the highest priority occurs, even if an error notification corresponding to an error of another priority is executed on the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, Since the RAM clear notification capable of specifying the occurrence of “RAM clear” is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 in preference to the error of the error, the player and the store clerk have executed the initialization process It is possible to reliably notify.

  In addition, when a high priority error such as “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error” having a higher priority than the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, the display The corresponding high priority error notification (high priority error display) is displayed on the entire display unit 17a of the device 17 (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a specific low priority error such as “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error” having a lower priority than the high priority error occurs, the display unit 17a in the display device 17 A specific low priority error notification (specific low priority error display) is displayed in the small error display areas 204, 205, and 206 on the entire surface (see FIG. 7). That is, the display device 17 is configured to display the high priority error notification (high priority error display) in a larger area than the specific low priority error notification (specific low priority error display). When a high priority error having a higher priority than a certain “special electric component illegal prize error” occurs, the occurrence of the error can be recognized more reliably.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “special electric accessory illegal prize winning error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a produces a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command. It outputs to the control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) and outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP. That is, the security signal output to the hall computer HP is also delayed until the count number (detection count) in the counting means 207 reaches a specified number, so that the security signal is output to the outside in a timely manner without excessively outputting the security signal. It is possible to report in a timely manner that an error has occurred. Further, since the main control CPU 60a outputs the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command and the security signal at the same time, there is no time lag between the processing based on the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command and the security signal, and an error is generated. Can be judged appropriately.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the power supply from the external power source is cut off, a power-off signal is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and the main control CPU 60a and effect The control CPU 65a executes power-off processing based on the power-off processing program stored in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. In this power-off process, power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply board 100 to the main control CPU 60c and the effect control CPU 65a, and each control CPU 60a, 65a is stored and held in the regular storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. The various control information is stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. When the reset signal is input from the reset signal circuit 106, each control CPU 60a, 65a regulates the operation of the control CPU 60a, 65a, and various information stored in the backup area by the power-off process is stored as backup data. Retained.

  When the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started after the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform power-on processing stored in the corresponding control ROMs 60b and 65b. Based on the program, power-on processing (power recovery processing) is executed. In this power-on process, when the clear switch 102 is not operated (not “RAM clear”), the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a store various control information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Based on the power supply interruption (previous) state. When the power-on process is executed, the display device 17 executes a power-recovery process execution notification that the power-on process (power-recovery process) has been executed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Is done. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, an image of the characters “Power recovery process has been executed” is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17, and a power-on process (power recovery process) is executed to the player or the store clerk. Can be notified.

  Here, in the power-on process (power recovery process) that is not “RAM clear”, the various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is not initialized. Accordingly, the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 to the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is cut off in the state where the error notification is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and at the time of subsequent power recovery Even when the power-on process (recovery process) is executed, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c store information related to an error that occurred when the power was turned off (before). That is, when the pachinko machine 10 returns to the power supply interruption (previous) state by the power-on process (power recovery process), an error notification is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and the power-on process ( In some cases, it may not be possible to reliably recognize that power recovery processing has been executed. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the error notification is being executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and then the power-on process (recovery process) is executed. If it is, the display device 17 gives priority to the power recovery process execution notification that the power-on process (power recovery process) has been executed on the display device 17 under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Since it is configured, it is possible to reliably notify that the power-on process (power recovery process) has been executed.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the second embodiment is the same as the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment except for the aspect of the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing, and the other configurations are the same. Only the special electric accessory illegal winning error process will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The special electric accessory illegal winning error process executed by the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the special electric accessory illegal winning error process of the second embodiment, when the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44 (step B10), the main control CPU 60a starts counting by the timer unit 208 in step B11, In step B12, the number of balls detected by the special winning detection sensor 44 is counted by the counting means 207. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 in step B13 is a specified number (two times). If the determination result in step B13 is negative, the time measured by the timer unit 208 in step B14 It is determined whether or not has reached the determination period JT. If the determination result in step B14 is affirmative, the count number (detection count) in the counting means 207 is reset (step B17) and the time measured in the timer unit 208 is reset (step B18). The winning error process is terminated. That is, when the number of input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 does not reach the specified number during the determination period JT, the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing is ended. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B14 is negative, the process proceeds to step B15 to determine whether a ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44. If the determination result in step B15 is negative, step B15 is performed. Return to B14 and repeat the process.

  If the determination result in step B15 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step B12, and the counting means 207 counts the number of balls detected by the special winning detection sensor 44. Next, when the result of determining whether or not the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 in step B13 is a prescribed number (twice) is affirmative, the process proceeds to step B16 and the special prize solenoid 42 is operating. It is determined whether or not there is. If the determination result in step B16 is affirmative, that is, if the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation and the main control CPU 60a determines that a normal ball is detected, the number of times counted by the counting means 207 (number of times detected). Is reset (step B17) and the time measured by the timer unit 208 is reset (step B18), and the special electric accessory illegal winning error process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B16 is negative, that is, if the main control CPU 60a determines that the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating, the main control CPU 60a indicates that a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred. After determining and outputting a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command (step B19), the count number (detection count) in the counting means 207 is reset (step B17) and the time count in the timer unit 208 is reset ( In step B18), the special electric accessory illegal winning error process is terminated. That is, it is illegal for the special prize detection sensor 44 to detect a ball twice (two or more specified times) even though the special prize solenoid 42 that is activated only during the big hit game is not activated. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal prize winning error” has occurred and outputs a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command.

  Note that the processing in the effect control CPU 65a to which the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  In the special electric accessory illegal prize error processing in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation when the number of detections of the special prize detection sensor 44 reaches the specified number. When 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command. Thus, the determination process for determining whether or not the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation each time the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a ball can be omitted, so that the process is simplified. The other functions and effects of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the counting means 207 provided in the main control CPU 60a functions as a means for counting the number of detection signal inputs from the special winning detection sensor (detection means) 44 during the determination period JT. The main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment has a function as a number determination unit that determines whether the count number of the count unit 207 has reached a specified number of times of 2 or more, and a main control CPU 60a as the number determination unit. When it is determined that the prescribed number of times has been reached, when the function as the effective state determining means for determining whether the effective state is based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the main control CPU 60a as the effective state determining means are determined not to be in the effective state Is provided with a function as error information output means for outputting error information.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 3 will be described. In the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing executed in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the production control CPU 65a counts the number of input of the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the error. Is configured to delay. In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 60a includes a timer unit 208, and the production control CPU 65a inputs the number of input of the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Sub-counting means 209 is provided. The pachinko machine of the third embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment only in the configuration of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a and the mode of special electric accessory illegal prize error processing. Since the same is true for the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, only the special electric accessory illegal winning error processing will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description will not be given. Omitted.

  The special electric accessory illegal winning error process executed by the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the special electric accessory illegal winning error process of the third embodiment, when the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44 (step C10), the main control CPU 60a starts time measurement by the timer unit 208 in step C11. In step C12, it is determined whether or not the special prize solenoid 42 is operating. If the determination result in step C12 is affirmative, that is, if the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation and the main control CPU 60a determines that the normal ball detection has been performed, ) Is reset (step C13) and the time measured by the timer unit 208 is reset (step C14), and the special electric accessory illegal winning error process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step C12 is negative, that is, if the main control CPU 60a determines that the special prize solenoid 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command (step C15).

  Next, the process proceeds to step C16, and the number of inputs of the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is counted by the sub-counting means 209 of the effect control CPU 65a. In step C17, it is determined whether or not the number of inputs counted by the sub-counting unit 209 is a prescribed number (two times). If the determination result in step C17 is negative, the timer unit 208 counts time in step C18. It is determined whether or not the time has reached the determination period JT. If the determination result in step C18 is affirmative, the count number (detection count) in the sub-counting means 209 is reset (step C13), and the time measured in the timer unit 208 is reset (step C14). The illegal winning error process is terminated. That is, if the number of input of the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command (the ball detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44) does not reach the specified number during the determination period JT, the special electric accessory illegal prize error processing is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step C18 is negative, the process proceeds to step C19 to determine whether a ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44. If the determination result in step C19 is negative, step C19 is performed. Return to C18 and repeat the process.

  If the determination result of step C19 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step C12 to determine whether or not the special prize solenoid 42 is operating. If the determination result in step C12 is affirmative, the special electric accessory illegal winning error process is terminated as described above. On the other hand, if the determination result in step C12 is negative, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command as described above (step C15). Then, the effect control CPU 65a counts the number of input of the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command (the number of detected balls by the special winning detection sensor 44) by the sub-counting means 209 (step C16). If the result of determining whether or not the number of detections counted by the sub-counting unit 209 in step C17 is a prescribed number (two times) is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” It is determined that it has occurred, and the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification is executed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 (step C20). Then, the number of times counted by the sub-counting means 209 and the time measured by the timer unit 208 are reset (steps C13 and C14), and the special electric accessory illegal winning error process ends. That is, it is illegal for the special prize detection sensor 44 to detect a ball twice (two or more specified times) even though the special prize solenoid 42 that is activated only during the big hit game is not activated. Therefore, the production control CPU 65a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal prize winning error” has occurred when the number of input of the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command reaches the specified number. The notification means 18 and 19 execute the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification.

  That is, in the special electric accessory illegal prize error process in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the error notification is delayed by the effect control CPU 65a, so that the control load of the main control CPU 60a can be reduced. The other functions and effects of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment has a function as an error information output unit that outputs error information when the main control CPU 60a as the valid state determination unit determines that the input is not in the valid state. Prepare. In addition, the sub-counting unit 209 included in the effect control CPU 65a functions as a counting unit that counts the number of error information inputs during the determination period from the main control CPU 60a serving as an error information output unit. Also, the pachinko machine effect control CPU 65a functions as a frequency determination means for determining whether the count number of the sub-count means 209 has reached a specified number of times of 2 or more, and the effect control CPU 65a as the frequency determination means sets the specified number of times. It has a function as a sub-control means for executing error processing when it is determined that it has been reached.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 4 will be described. The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment only in the mode of the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification, and the other configurations are the same. Only the configuration related to the special electric accessory illegal prize error notification will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In the display control ROM 70b of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, as the image data of the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification corresponding to the "special electric accessory illegal winning error" as the image data, "special electric accessory illegal winning" Image data for displaying the characters “error” is stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the display unit 17a of the display device 17 has an area for displaying the image data of the special electric accessory unauthorized prize error notification, and is used for a small illegal prize error with respect to the entire surface of the display part 17a. A display area 211 is set. The illegal winning error display area 211 is set at a position that does not overlap with the valid stop position 27, and the decorative figure that is confirmed and stopped at the valid stop position 27 may be hidden by the display of the illegal prize error notification. Configured not to. The illegal winning error display area 211 is set to a position that does not overlap with the vibration error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206, and "vibration detection sensor error", When the “full error”, “right-handed error”, and “special electric utility illegal prize error” occur in duplicate, error notifications corresponding to these can be displayed simultaneously (in parallel) on the display unit 17a. It is configured as follows.

  In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, when the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, not only the error notification by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 as in the first embodiment but also the display device 17. Since the error notification is performed, it can be surely recognized that the “special electric appliance illegal prize error” has occurred. In addition, since the illegal winning error display area 211 is set at a position that does not overlap with the effective stop position 27 of the display unit 17a, a special electric accessory illegal winning error notification display (error display) is used as a decoration (design). It is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility. In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, when a “special electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, an error notification is displayed using a partial area 211 of the display unit 17a. In a state where the “special electric component illegal winning error” has not occurred and in a state where the “special electric component illegal winning error” has occurred and the special electric component illegal winning error notification is displayed on the display unit 17a, The display mode of the decorative drawing (symbol) in the symbol variation effect executed by the display device 17 is different. In the display device 17 of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, the decorations are displayed in different manners before and after the special electric accessory illegally winning error designation command (error information, special error information) is output from the main control CPU 60a. Configured for variable display.

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The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in each of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) In the first and third embodiments, either the main control CPU or the production control CPU is configured to delay the error notification of the special electric accessory illegal winning error. You may make it combine a structure. That is, in the main control CPU, until the number of detections by the special prize detection sensor in a state where the special prize solenoid is not operating reaches a specified number of times, the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command for the production control CPU (production control board) In addition to delaying the output, the execution control CPU delays the execution of error notification by a notification means such as a lamp device or a speaker until the number of input of the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command from the main control CPU reaches a specified number. A configuration may be employed.
(2) In each embodiment, in the special electric accessory illegal prize error processing, a determination period for counting the number of detections and the number of inputs targeted by the counting means and the sub-counting means is set, but the determination period is omitted, Only when the count number of the counting means reaches the specified number of times, the special electric equipment illegal prize winning error designation command (error information) is output, or only when the count number of the sub-counting means reaches the specified number of times. A configuration in which an error notification is executed by a notification unit such as a lamp device or a speaker may be employed.
(3) The specified number of times as a condition for outputting the electric accessory illegal prize error designation command from the main control CPU and the specified number of times as a condition for causing the notification control CPU to perform error notification by a notification means such as a lamp device or a speaker are 2 It is not limited to the number of times, and can be set to a plurality of arbitrary numbers of two or more times. Further, in the configuration in which the specified number of times is set by both the main control CPU and the effect control CPU as in the modified example described in the above (1), the specified number of times can be the same or different.

(4) In each embodiment, the main control CPU as the valid state determination means is operating the special winning solenoid as the valid state when determining whether the ball detection signal is input in the valid state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. However, the effective state may be a big hit gaming state. That is, the main control CPU can recognize whether or not the big hit game is being granted from the value of the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM, so that the big hit game is not given (specifically, the big hit flag is not set). The ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor in the “0” state) is counted by the counting means of the main control CPU. Further, the valid state may be a state where a big hit gaming state and a special winning solenoid are in operation.
(5) In each embodiment, the special prize winning section is given as the target for outputting error information when the detection signal from the detecting means reaches the prescribed number of times of two or more. Good. That is, the start opening / closing member of the second start winning portion is configured to open / close under the drive control of the start winning solenoid when a game per bonus is given as a result of the lottery per universal drawing. The game is given per game as a predetermined condition, and the main winning control CPU outputs error information based on the number of counts of the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor, while the start winning solenoid is in operation. It may be determined whether or not. Then, when the second start winning portion is the target for outputting the error information when the detection signal from the detection means reaches the prescribed number of times of two or more, the second start winning detection sensor (special detection means) and the main The control CPU constitutes specific error detection means. Further, as in the modified example of (4), the gaming state per normal figure can be set as the valid state when determining whether the ball detection signal is input in the valid state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. That is, the main control CPU can recognize whether or not a game per game is being granted based on the value of the flag per game stored in the main control RAM. Specifically, the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor in a state where the normal hit flag is “0” may be counted by the counting means of the main control CPU. Note that the prize winning section to which error information is output when the detection signal from the detection means reaches a prescribed number of times of two or more is not limited to the special prize winning section or the second start winning prize section, but other winning prize sections. May be.

(6) When the target for outputting error information is the second start winning portion, the variable state is set as the valid state when determining whether the ball detection signal is input in the valid state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. You can also That is, since the main control CPU can recognize whether or not the variable state is being given from the value of the variable flag stored in the main control RAM, the state where the variable state is not given (specifically, The ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor when the variable flag is “0” is counted by the counting means of the main control CPU. In this case, the specified number of times and the determination period are the number of times of input of the ball detection signal that cannot be considered when the normal game is empirically performed in the non-variable state, and the input number of times is the normal game. The period may not be generated in the state.
(7) The determination period in which the ball detection signal is counted by the counting means is not limited to the round time mentioned in each embodiment, and any period according to the form of the winning portion to which error information is output. Can be set to
(8) The special electric accessory illegal winning error processing adopts a configuration that is executed at predetermined intervals instead of starting on the condition that the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor is input to the main control CPU. Can do.
(9) In each embodiment, the display device that performs the symbol variation effect is used as the error notification means (notification means), but a configuration is adopted in which error notification is performed by a sub display device provided separately from the display device. obtain. In other words, if the symbol variation effect is executed on the display device and the error notification is executed on the sub display device, the symbol variation effect is visually recognized by the error notification (error display) corresponding to the error generated during the symbol variation effect. It is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an error while preventing the performance from deteriorating.
(10) In each embodiment, a plurality of errors classified into the same priority (priority order 2) are set as error types. However, all types may be classified into different priorities. Good.

(11) In each embodiment, as an error notification corresponding to “RAM clear”, the display device does not execute an error notification (error display) for specifying “RAM clear”. As image data for RAM clear notification corresponding to “clear”, image data for displaying the characters “RAM clear” is stored. When “RAM clear” occurs, an image of RAM clear is displayed on the display unit of the display device. You may make it display. Further, the RAM clear image is displayed on the display unit at the timing when the initialization process by “RAM clear” is started, and until the subsequent initialization process is completed, the initial image ( An initial symbol) may be displayed.
(12) In the case where error notification of a high priority is executed with priority when errors occur in duplicate, different error notifications cannot be executed simultaneously or in parallel, such as with a lamp device or a speaker. The second notification means that can execute different error notifications simultaneously or in parallel like the display device executes a plurality of error notifications regardless of the priority order. A configuration may be employed. For example, when a "vibration detection sensor error" occurs while a full error notification is being executed on the display device and the speaker, the display device displays the full error notification and vibration detection sensor error notification images in parallel, A high-priority "vibration detection sensor error" error notification sound is output. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the occurrence of an error with a high priority by voice while notifying the occurrence of a plurality of errors by display.
(13) The power recovery process execution notification is not limited to the notification by the display device, but may be notified by a lamp device or a speaker.
(14) In each embodiment, for each error having a priority order of 3 to 7, a plurality of error notifications are displayed at the same time so that areas for displaying error notifications corresponding to the display unit of the display device do not overlap each other. Although the error display area for each error of priority 3 to 7 is set as one, and a plurality of errors occur in duplicate, an error notification corresponding to the error with the highest priority is displayed. A configuration of displaying in the error display area of the part may be employed.
(15) In each embodiment, the error notification corresponding to each error is configured to be performed using a plurality of notification devices of the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker. The combination may be changed, or error notification may be executed only by any one of the notification means.

(16) In each embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub control means (effect control CPU), and conversely all of the functions of the sub control means. Alternatively, a part of the main control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means in each embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(17) In each embodiment, the payout control means may be provided with all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU), and conversely all or part of the functions of the payout control means. The control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the payout control board are provided separately, but a single control board may be used.
(18) In each embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided in the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely the functions provided in the display control means. The production control means may be provided with all or part of the above. In each embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in each embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(19) In each embodiment, the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit to each control board. However, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit to the payout control board is supplied from the payout control board to the other control boards. It is possible to adopt a configuration that does this. That is, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit to one control board may be supplied from the one control board to another control board.
(20) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be other various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

17 Display device (notification means)
27 Effective stop position 44 Special prize detection sensor (special error detection means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, special error detection means, error information output means)
60c Main control RAM (backup means)
65c Production control RAM (backup means)
201 Radio wave detection sensor (error detection means)
202 Magnetic detection sensor (error detection means)
203 Full detection sensor

Claims (1)

In response to the establishment of a specific condition, the hit determination means is configured to make a hit determination, and the display means is configured to execute a symbol variation effect for changing a plurality of types of symbols. In the gaming machine that gives a winning game after stopping the winning display in the symbol variation effect executed by the display means,
The display means as notification means;
Power supply means for supplying power to various electrical components;
Backup means for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply means is interrupted and retaining the information after the power supply is interrupted;
Special error detection means for detecting special errors;
A plurality of error detection means capable of individually detecting each of a plurality of types of errors set with a priority to be notified;
An error information output means for outputting error information corresponding to the type of error when the special error detection means and the plurality of error detection means detect corresponding errors;
As errors detected by the error detection means, a plurality of types of high priority errors having a higher priority than the special errors and a plurality of types of low priority errors having a lower priority than the special errors are set,
The error information output means outputs special error information when the special error is detected by the special error detection means, and high priority when the high priority error is detected by a corresponding error detection means. Is configured to output low-priority error information when the low-priority error is detected by a corresponding error detection means,
The display means displays the character image as a special error display based on the special error information output from the error information output means at a position that does not overlap with the effective stop position where the symbol on the display unit of the display means is stopped and displayed. And displaying a character image as a low priority error display based on the low priority error information output from the error information output means at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position of the display unit. ,
The display means is configured to display a high priority error display on the entire surface of the display unit based on the high priority error information when the high priority error information is output from the error information output means. ,
If the special error information and the low priority error information are output in duplicate from the error information output means, the display means does not overlap the character images as the special error display and the low priority error display. Configured to be displayed in parallel with the display unit,
At the time of power recovery after power supply from the power supply means is cut off, the power supply means is configured to perform power recovery processing to return to the state at the time of power supply cut-off based on game information held in the backup means,
When the power recovery process is executed, the display means is configured to execute a power recovery process execution notification to the effect that the power recovery process has been executed, and the display means recovers from a special error display. A gaming machine configured to preferentially execute an electric processing execution notification.

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