JP2018094048A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of detecting correctly a dishonest act using magnetic force.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 comprises: a power switch; a main control board; a sub control board; respective drive parts of a board movable body and a frame movable body 600; and a magnetic sensor. The main control board performs magnetic abnormality detection processing and magnetic reference value setting processing. In the magnetic reference value setting processing, a magnetic reference value setting start command is set before acquisition start of a magnetic detection value. The sub control board switches an operation mode of each drive part of drive parts of the board movable body and the frame movable body 600, between a normal mode in which an operation is possible, and a non-operation mode in which an operation is impossible. The sub control board turns on a non-operation flag by reception of the magnetic reference value setting start command, and turns off the same when a predetermined condition is established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

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

  A gaming machine may be equipped with a magnetic sensor in order to detect fraud using a magnetic force such as a magnet. In recent years, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a wide range magnetic sensor having a wide range of a game board as a detection range may be used to detect fraud using magnetic force.

  This wide-range magnetic sensor is different from a magnetic sensor that has been generally used before, and has a wider range as a detection range. Further, fraud detection using a wide range magnetic sensor is generally performed based on the fact that the detection value of the wide range magnetic sensor is outside the allowable range set based on the reference value. The reference value can be set based on a detection value at a predetermined timing of the wide range magnetic sensor.

  As a prior art regarding a gaming machine using such a wide-range magnetic sensor, for example, Patent Document 1 can be cited. The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a wide-range magnetic sensor for fraud detection, an outer frame, a middle frame, a front frame that can be relatively opened or closed, and their relative positions. And an open detection sensor capable of detecting an open state and a closed state. When the power is turned on and the closed state is detected by the open detection sensor, the reference value of the wide range magnetic sensor is set. Further, the reference value is reset every time the open detection sensor detects the closed state from the open state while the power is on.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-231457

  However, even with the prior art including the above-described Patent Document 1, the accuracy of detecting fraud using magnetic force is not sufficient. That is, there is room for improvement so that fraud using magnetic force can be detected more accurately.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of accurately detecting fraud using magnetic force.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A power switching unit that switches between a supply state in which power is supplied into the machine and a cut-off state in which power supply to the machine is cut off;
A main control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit for controlling effects performed as the game progresses;
A drive unit connected to the sub-control unit and operating in accordance with the effect;
A magnet that is connected to the main control unit and that includes at least a part of a magnetic field generation region in which a magnetic field is generated in accordance with the operation of the driving unit is set as a detection region, and detects a magnetic detection value corresponding to the magnetic field of the detection region. Detecting means,
The sub-control unit
Having drive control means for controlling the operation of the drive unit;
The main control unit
A magnetic abnormality detection means for detecting a magnetic abnormality when the magnetic detection value is outside an allowable range provided with reference to a reference value;
A reference setting means for acquiring the magnetic detection value based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition, and setting the reference value based on the acquired magnetic detection value;
Before starting the acquisition of the magnetic detection value used by the reference setting means for setting the reference value, start transmission means for transmitting a start command to the sub-control unit,
The drive control means includes
As the control mode of the drive unit, a normal mode in which the drive unit can be operated and a non-operation mode in which the drive unit is not operated can be set,
Based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the start command during the normal mode, switching to the non-operation mode,
The gaming machine switches to the normal mode when a predetermined operable condition is established during the non-operation mode.

<B> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The drive control means includes
The gaming machine characterized in that the operable condition is satisfied when a predetermined stop time has elapsed since switching to the non-operation mode.

<C> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The main control unit
After the acquisition of the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value by the reference setting unit, the transmission unit transmits an end command to the sub-control unit.
The drive control means includes
The gaming machine characterized in that the operable condition is satisfied based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the end command.

<D> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The reference setting means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition condition is satisfied based on switching from the shut-off state to the supply state.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An open / close section capable of taking an open state in which at least a part of the internal area inside the machine is opened to the outside and a closed state separating the internal area from a space outside the machine;
The main control unit
A closing operation detecting means for detecting a closing operation in which the opening / closing part is changed from the open state to the closed state;
The reference setting means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that the acquisition condition is satisfied based on the fact that the closing operation detecting means detects a closing operation.

  According to the present invention, a gaming machine capable of accurately detecting fraud using magnetic force is provided.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. (A) is a figure when a frame movable body exists in a stowed position, (B) is a figure when a frame movable body exists in a protrusion position. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. (A) is a figure when a board movable body exists in a retracted position, (B) is a figure when a board movable body exists in an advance position. It is an enlarged view around the 2nd big prize device with which the game machine is provided, (A) is a figure when a distribution member is in the 1st state, and (B) is a state where the distribution member is the 2nd state It is a figure when it is. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows each drive part which drives the magnetic sensor with which the game machine is equipped, and an effect movable body. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility with the opening pattern of a jackpot type and a big winning opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a power-on process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of the magnetic reference value setting process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a magnetic abnormality detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of the drive control process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of an initial operation process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. 4 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is the figure which showed the example of transition of the magnetic detection value at the time of starting an initial operation during acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating a magnetic reference value. The example of transition of the magnetic detection value which concerns on 1st Embodiment is shown. It is a flowchart of the magnetic reference value setting process which concerns on the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the drive control process which concerns on the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process which concerns on the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the magnetic reference value setting process which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the drive control process which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. The example of transition of the magnetic detection value which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment is shown. It is a flowchart of the magnetic reference value setting process which concerns on the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the drive control process which concerns on the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process which concerns on the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the magnetic reference value setting process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the drive control process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the magnetic reference value setting process which concerns on the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the drive control process which concerns on the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process which concerns on the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment.

“First Embodiment”
1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 4) attached in the gaming machine frame 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 50 includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 51 and to which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52 and has a vertical rectangular shape for holding the game board 2.

  The gaming machine frame 50 includes a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. As a result, the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 can take a closed state in which the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 are closed together, and an open state in which the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 are separated from each other by the rotational movement around the hinge portion 54. In the closed state of the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52, these are combined so that both the portion of the front frame 53 on the inner frame 52 side and the portion of the inner frame 52 on the front frame 53 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is separated from the external space. On the other hand, in the open state of the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52, the front frame 53 is open relative to the inner frame 52 than in the closed state, so that the portion of the front frame 53 on the inner frame 52 side and the inner frame 52 Together with the part on the front frame 53 side, it is opened to a space outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Similarly, the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 can be in an open state and a closed state. In addition, an opening 53a is formed at the center of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the opening 53a so that the player can visually recognize a game area 3 described later.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a front frame opening detection sensor 56 and an inner frame opening detection sensor 57. In the front frame opening detection sensor 56 of this embodiment, the detection state is “ON” when the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 are in the closed state, and the front frame 53 is rotated and moved with respect to the inner frame 52 from the closed state. In this state, the detection state is “OFF”. That is, when the front frame opening detection sensor 56 is “ON”, it can be determined that the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 are closed. On the other hand, when the front frame opening detection sensor 56 is “OFF”, it can be determined that the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 are in the open state. In the inner frame open detection sensor 57 of this embodiment, when the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 are in the closed state, the detection state is “ON”, and the inner frame 52 is rotated relative to the outer frame 51 from the closed state. In the open state, the sensor is in the detection state “OFF”. That is, when the inner frame open detection sensor 57 is “ON”, it can be determined that the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 are in the closed state. On the other hand, when the inner frame opening detection sensor 57 is “OFF”, it can be determined that the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 are in the open state. For example, the front frame opening detection sensor 56 and the inner frame opening detection sensor 57 may be “OFF” in the closed state and “ON” in the open state.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 53 includes an upper decoration unit 200 on the upper side, a left decoration unit 210 on the left side, a right decoration unit 220 on the right side, and an operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side. Has been. A speaker 67 that outputs sound is provided on each upper side of the left decoration unit 210 and the right decoration unit 220. The operation mechanism unit 230 includes a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. An extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated is provided. In addition, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 68 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The select button 68 includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the upper decoration unit 200 includes a box-shaped storage portion 290 that is open on the upper side, a left frame movable body 600L and a right frame movable body 600R that are stored in the storage portion 290. And. A rotating shaft 441 that is substantially along the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the housing portion 290 in the left-right direction so as to be inclined forward. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 441.

  Specifically, the left frame movable body 600L is displaced to the protruding position shown in FIG. 3B by rotating 90 degrees clockwise from the storage position shown in FIG. In accordance with such displacement of the left frame movable body 600L, the right frame movable body 600R is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the storage position shown in FIG. 3A, thereby projecting as shown in FIG. Displace to position. With respect to the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R, in this embodiment, the storage position is the origin position, and the protruding position is the operation position after operating from the origin position. The surfaces 612L and 612R (see FIG. 3A) that formed part of the upper wall surface of the upper decorative unit 200 when the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the storage positions, respectively. When the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the protruding positions, they are engaged with each other substantially along the vertical direction and are not exposed (see FIG. 3B).

  3A and 3B, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L that moves the left frame movable body 600L between the storage position and the protruding position, and the right frame movable body 600R are stored in the storage position and the protruding position. The right frame movable body drive unit 500R that is operated between the right frame and the right frame is shown. Both the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R are electric motors that generate a driving force by operation. More specifically, in this embodiment, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R are both stepping motors. For this reason, both of the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R generate a magnetic field around them during operation.

  The left half design of the dog's face is provided on the front side of the left frame movable body 600L, and the right half design of the dog's face is provided on the front side of the right frame movable body 600R. For this reason, when the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are respectively in the protruding positions, a dog face decoration form is formed. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are provided with ear members 614L and 614R that imitate the ears of dogs, respectively. The ear members 614L and 614R protrude outward (upward) from the non-projecting state stored inside the movable frame bodies 600L and 600R after the movable left frame body 600L and the movable right frame body 600R are displaced to the protruding positions, respectively. It will be in the protruding state.

  Here, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R of the present embodiment are stored at positions below the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), it can be driven (displaced) to a protruding position located above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. Therefore, since the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the protruding positions, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are collectively referred to as “frame movable body 600 (effect movable body)”. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the frame edge 50W, which is the outer edge portion of the gaming machine frame 50, is composed of an upper upper edge 50U, a lower lower edge 50D, a left left edge 50L, and a right right edge 50R. It is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a frame movable body return button 323 is provided on the left side of the housing portion 290. The movable frame body return button 323 is a button for returning (displaced) the movable frame body 600 at the protruding position to the storage position (origin position) by an operation of a player or the like. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the frame movable body 600 protrudes upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, so that the upper part installed above the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game hall (hall). The frame movable body 600 is positioned between the installed object (such as the data counter 160 that displays the number of jackpots) and the player (see FIG. 3B). Therefore, there is a possibility that the player can hardly see the upper installation object. Therefore, by providing the frame movable body return button 323, the frame movable body 600 at the protruding position can be returned to the storage position based on an arbitrary operation by a player or the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a frame lamp 66 is provided on the front wall portion 291 of the housing portion 290. Specifically, the frame lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit 66a, a second light emitting unit 66b, a third light emitting unit 66c, and a fourth light emitting unit 66d in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 66a has an “L” shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 66b has an “O” shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 66c has a “G” shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 66d has an “O” shape in a front view. The frame lamp 66 forms a series of meaningful character strings composed of “LOGO” by the light emitting portions 66a, 66b, 66c and 66d formed in the alphabet shape in this way. The “LOGO” is an abbreviation (“logo”) of the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and also means the name of the main character. In addition to the frame lamp 66, the front frame 53 is provided with an initial operation lamp 65 (see FIG. 10) that is lit during execution of an initial operation described later.

  Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by the rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 10). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (reference numerals omitted) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  An image display device 7 that is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol (variable display) described later (variable display), and a variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R, etc. synchronized with the stop display. In addition, there is a display area for performing stop display. The display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols (numerical symbols) representing numbers “1” to “8”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, and a combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easily understandable manner.

  For example, when the jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a double eye (a jackpot stop mode) such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a break (such as a loss stop mode) such as “637”. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of effect symbols is displayed in accordance with each lottery result.

  The image display device 7 is a jackpot game effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above (also referred to as “effect symbol variable display effect” or simply “variable effect”). Or a customer waiting effect for waiting for a customer is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A in accordance with the number of stored first special figure holds, which will be described later, and the number of second special figure hold, which will be described later. Accordingly, there is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B. By the display of the production hold, the number stored in the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 7) described later and the second number displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. It is possible to easily show the number of stored special figure hold to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. The center decorative body 10 is provided with a movable board body (effect movable body) 15 that can be displaced in front of the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the panel movable body 15 includes an upper panel movable body 15U, a left lower panel movable body 15L, and a right lower panel movable body 15R. The upper board movable body 15U is attached so as to be hidden behind (behind) the upper part of the game board 2. The upper panel movable body 15U moves downward from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) and can be displaced to the advanced position shown in FIG. 5 (B). The lower left board movable body 15L is attached so as to be hidden behind the lower left part of the game board 2. And the lower left board movable body 15L can move to the advancing position shown in FIG. 5 (B) by moving from the retracted position shown in FIG. The lower right board movable body 15 </ b> R is attached so as to be hidden behind the lower right part of the game board 2. The lower right panel movable body 15R can move from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) obliquely upward to the left and can be displaced to the advanced position shown in FIG. 5 (B). With respect to the upper panel movable body 15U, the lower left panel movable body 15L, and the lower right panel movable body 15R, in this embodiment, the retracted position is the origin position, and the advance position is the operating position after operating from the origin position.

  The upper panel movable body 15U, the lower left panel movable body 15L, and the lower right panel movable body 15R can be displaced in conjunction (at the same timing), and as shown in FIG. 5B, the large display screen 7a. A partial area (more than half of the area) is hidden. Therefore, the upper board movable body 15U, the lower left board movable body 15L, and the lower right board movable body 15R are at the advanced positions, respectively, so that a strong impact can be given to the player.

  Moreover, the design of the upper part of a dog's face is given to the surface side (front side) of the upper board movable body 15U. The design of the lower left part of the dog's face is given to the surface side of the lower left board movable body 15L. The design of the lower right part of the dog's face is given to the surface side of the lower right board movable body 15R. Therefore, when the upper panel movable body 15U, the lower left panel movable body 15L, and the lower right panel movable body 15R are respectively set to the advanced positions, a coherent dog face decoration form is formed.

  5A and 5B, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U that operates the upper panel movable body 15U between the retracted position and the advanced position, and the lower left panel movable body 15L is configured to be in the retracted position and advanced position. A left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L that operates between the left lower panel movable body and a right lower panel movable body drive unit 510R that operates the right lower panel movable body 15R between the retracted position and the advanced position. The upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R are all electric motors that generate a driving force by operation. More specifically, in this embodiment, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R are all stepping motors. For this reason, all of the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R generate a magnetic field around them during operation.

  Here, the face of the dog formed when the board movable body 15 (the upper board movable body 15U, the lower left board movable body 15L, and the lower right board movable body 15R) is in the advanced position is the main character of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Shows the face. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the face of the dog formed when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position also indicates the face of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, the decoration form formed when the movable board body 15 is in the advanced position and the decoration form formed when the movable frame body 600 is in the protruding position are the same form (related form). Yes. Therefore, when the board movable body 15 is in the advanced position and the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be strongly appealed to the player.

  Returning to the description of the game board 2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 is provided with a first start opening (first start winning opening, entrance hole) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. A fixed winning device 19 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Also, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable entering means) 22 having a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, entry opening) 21. It has been. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 9). The second start port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change.

  Also, in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (first special variable prize device, special prize means) 31 having a first grand prize opening (special prize opening) 30 is provided at the upper right of the first start opening 20. It has been. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens and closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 9). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  In addition, a gate (passage area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the first big prize opening 30 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  In the upper right of the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (second special variable prize winning device, special prize means) 36 having a second big prize opening (special prize opening) 35 is provided. Is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 9). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, inside the second grand prize winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 through which a game ball that has passed through the second major prize winning opening 35 can pass and non- A specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize winning device 36, a second grand prize winning port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second major prize winning opening 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution that drives the distribution member 71. A member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 9) is provided.

  FIG. 6A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (retracted state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 6B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (advancing state) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port.

  In the lower part of the game area 3, a normal winning opening 27 is provided. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a display device 40 is arranged at the right center of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 7, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display (identification symbol display means) 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery based on winning the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, Announce the results of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol of the jackpot stop mode set in advance (the jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of the jackpot winning) A jackpot game (special game) that opens 30 or the second grand prize winning opening 35 is performed.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various random number values (numerical information) such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are specially recorded. It is temporarily stored in the figure holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 9). More specifically, if the winning is for the first starting port 20, the first special figure is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85a, and if the winning is for the second starting port 21, the second special figure is reserved. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a win during the middle or big win game, the right of the big hit lottery for the win can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 7), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the general figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 9). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a magnetic sensor 700. The magnetic sensor 700 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disposed near the center of the image display device 7 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Further, the magnetic sensor 700 is disposed behind the image display device 7. For this reason, the magnetic sensor 700 is provided so that it cannot be visually recognized by the player. The magnetic sensor 700 is a detector that can detect and output a detection value corresponding to the intensity of the magnetic field inside the magnetic detection region 701. The magnetic sensor 700 used in this embodiment detects a higher detection value as the intensity of the magnetic field generated in the magnetic detection region 701 is higher. The magnetic sensor 700 can be used to detect fraud using a magnetic force such as a magnet.

  Specifically, fraud detection using the magnetic sensor 700 can be performed based on whether or not the detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700 is within a predetermined allowable magnetic range. That is, when the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700 is within the allowable range of magnetism, it can be determined that fraudulent acts due to magnetic force have not been performed. On the other hand, when the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700 is outside the allowable magnetic range, it is determined that there is an illegally formed magnetic field in the magnetic detection region 701 and an illegal act using magnetic force is being performed. be able to. The allowable magnetic range is a range determined based on the magnetic reference value. Further, the magnetic reference value is determined based on the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700.

  Further, the magnetic sensor 700 of this embodiment has a large magnetic detection region 701. That is, a conventional magnetic sensor different from the magnetic sensor 700 can detect only the intensity of the magnetic field in the vicinity of the first start port 20 when it is disposed in the vicinity of the first start port 20, for example. It ’s something you can do. In contrast to such a conventional magnetic sensor, the magnetic sensor 700 of this embodiment has a wide magnetic detection area 701 that occupies most of the game area 3 as shown in FIG.

  Further, in FIG. 8, together with the magnetic sensor 700 and the magnetic detection region 701, the left frame movable body drive unit 500 </ b> L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500 </ b> R, which is the power source of the frame movable body 600 and the panel movable body 15, A body drive unit 510U, a left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L, and a right lower panel movable body drive unit 510R are shown. As shown in FIG. 8, the left lower panel movable body drive unit 510 </ b> L and the right lower panel movable body drive unit 510 </ b> R are disposed inside the magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700. For this reason, any magnetic field generated during the operation of the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R affects the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700. This is because at least a part of a magnetic field generation region generated during the operation of the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R is included in the magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700.

  In this embodiment, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, and the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U are located outside the magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700. However, at least a part of each of the magnetic field generation regions generated during the operation of the left frame movable body drive unit 500L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, and the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U is a magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700. Included. For this reason, the magnetic fields generated during the operation of the left frame movable body drive unit 500L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, and the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U all affect the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700.

  That is, in this embodiment, the movable frame body 600, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L that is the power source of the movable panel body 15, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, and the lower left panel movable body drive unit. The magnetic fields generated during the operations of the 510L and the lower right panel movable body driving unit 510R both affect the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700. Specifically, when the magnetic field is formed by the operation of each of these drive units, a higher detection value is detected by the magnetic sensor 700 than when the magnetic field is not formed. In addition, the higher the drive unit that generates a magnetic field, the higher the detection value is detected by the magnetic sensor 700. For this reason, in order to appropriately detect fraud using the magnetic force based on the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700, it is necessary to consider the influence of the magnetic field generated by these driving units. And in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, in order to appropriately detect fraud using magnetic force, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel The influence of the magnetic field generated during the operation of each of the movable body driving unit 510L and the lower right panel movable body driving unit 510R is taken into consideration. This will be described in detail later.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, frame movable body 600, etc.). It suffices if control is possible.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the backup power supply circuit 151, information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later is stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is retained even during power interruption. In addition, a power switch (power-on means) 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, turning on / off the power is switched. That is, the power switch 155 can be switched between a supply state in which electric power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a cut-off state in which the supply of electric power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 and the universal diagram storage unit 86. Further, the RAM 84 of this embodiment is provided with a magnetic reference value storage unit 710. The magnetic reference value storage unit 710 is for storing a magnetic reference value related to detection of fraud by the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80. Various boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control board 80 are arranged on the back side (rear side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Accordingly, the power switch 155 and the RAM clear switch 89 cannot be operated unless the game hall employee or the like can open the gaming machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the power switch 155 as the power-on means is an operation means that is virtually impossible to be operated by the player.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected. The front frame opening detection sensor 56 and the inner frame opening detection sensor 57 are also connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27. The front frame opening detection sensor 56 detects the open state and the closed state of the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 as described above. Further, the inner frame opening detection sensor 57 detects the open state and the closed state of the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 as described above.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 is for driving the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  A magnetic sensor 700 is connected to the main control board 80. Therefore, the CPU 82 of the game control microcomputer 81 can receive the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 can grasp the intensity of the magnetic field generated inside the magnetic detection region 701 from the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. . Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with power supplied from an external power supply device (island power supply device) (not shown), and operates when the power is not supplied from the external power supply device. It operates with the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 151 with which it comprises. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. Controls light emission of a lamp such as the lamp 5. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable panel body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, in order to drive the upper panel movable body 15U, the lower left panel movable body 15L, and the lower right panel movable body 15R, respectively, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R. And make it work. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 is based on the panel movable body operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 15, and the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body. The operation with the drive unit 510R is controlled.

  In this embodiment, the board movable body operation pattern data includes board movable body drive data and board movable body return data that are used in accordance with the progress of the game. When the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the panel movable body drive data in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the panel movable body 15 is driven from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the advanced position shown in FIG. 5 (B). (Displacement) is possible. On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 91 can return (displace) the movable board 15 from the advanced position to the retracted position by setting the movable board return data in a predetermined return data buffer of the RAM 94. After the movable board 15 is driven to the advanced position, the movable board 15 is maintained in the advanced position unless the movable board return data is set. In addition, the movable board motion pattern data of the present embodiment is executed based on the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in addition to the movable board drive data and the movable board return data used as the game progresses. There is an initial operation data of the movable board for initial operation.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable frame body 600 connected via the frame relay board 98 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R for driving the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are operated. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 controls the operations of the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R based on the frame movable body operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600. .

  In this embodiment, the frame movable body operation pattern data includes frame movable body drive data and frame movable body return data that are used in accordance with the progress of the game. When the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the movable frame body drive data in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the movable frame body 600 is driven from the storage position shown in FIG. 3 (A) to the protruding position shown in FIG. 3 (B). (Displacement) is possible. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 91 can return (displace) the frame movable body 600 from the protruding position to the storage position by setting the frame movable body return data in a predetermined return data buffer of the RAM 94. After the movable frame body 600 is driven to the protruding position, the movable frame body 600 is maintained in the protruding position unless the movable frame body return data is set. In addition, the frame movable body operation pattern data of this embodiment is executed based on the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in addition to the frame movable body drive data and the frame movable body return data used in accordance with the progress of the game. There is frame initial motion data for initial motion.

  As a modified example, a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, or the CPU may execute lamp lighting control. Alternatively, the movable frame body 600 may be connected to the lamp control board 107 so that the lamp control board 107 controls the operation of the movable frame body 600. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub-control board 90 has a storage position detection sensor 74a, a protruding position detection sensor 74b, an effect button detection SW (switch) 63a, a select button detection switch 68a, and a frame movable body return button detection switch via a frame relay board 98. 323a is connected. The storage position detection sensor 74a detects that the movable frame body 600 has returned to the storage position shown in FIG. The protruding position detection sensor 74b detects that the frame movable body 600 is driven to the protruding position shown in FIG. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The select button detection switch 68a detects that the select button 68 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. Specifically, the select button detection switch 68a includes an upward detection switch that detects that the upward button is pressed, a downward detection switch that detects that the downward button is pressed, and a left button. Is comprised of a left direction detection switch that detects that the button is pressed and a right direction detection switch that detects that the right button is pressed. The frame movable body return button detection switch 323a detects that the frame movable body return button 323 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B) is pressed. When each button (effect button 63, select button 68, frame movable body return button 323) is pressed, each switch (effect button detection switch 63a, select button detection switch 68a, frame movable body return button detection switch 323a) is operated. A signal is input to the sub control board 90.

  Further, the retracted position detection sensor 64 a and the advance position detection sensor 64 b are connected to the sub control board 90 via the lamp control board 107. The retracted position detection sensor 64a detects that the movable board 15 has returned to the retracted position shown in FIG. The advance position detection sensor 64b detects that the panel movable body 15 is driven to the advance position shown in FIG.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 and the second winning prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. The jackpot game is an example of a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. A specific jackpot and a regular jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called “V long jackpot”, and the normal jackpot is also called “V short jackpot”. The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

  More specifically, “V long jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In 14R and 16R, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R.

  On the other hand, “V short jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds of 13R. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but at 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is only opened for 0.1 seconds per 1R, and even at 14R and 16R The second grand prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. In 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state ( From the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 6 (B)) to the first state (see FIG. 6 (A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  However, even when controlled to the normal probability state, a short time state described later is given. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1), the jackpot distribution rate is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special chart 2) are all V long jackpots.

  When “V Long Jackpot” is won by lottery of Special Figure 1, “Special Figure 1_Specific Symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and when “V Short Jackpot” is won, “Special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. On the other hand, when winning by the lottery of the special figure 2, it is always a V long jackpot, and the “special figure 2_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “win type random number”. As shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 13E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 15). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e., if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game). Low probability state), short time state and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. The state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (jackpot game state)”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the left game area 3A (see FIG. 4) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, a power-on process (S001) described later is first performed.

  Then, following the power-on process (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Power-On Processing] As shown in FIG. 17, in the power-on processing (S001), first, permission setting for access to the RAM 84 is performed (S011). As a result, information can be written to and read from the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 89 is operated (ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 89 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), it is subsequently determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power interruption, and is a flag that is turned ON in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 19) described later.

  If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power-off (see step S2902 in FIG. 19) ( S015). The checksum is calculated by considering the game information stored in the RAM 84 as a numerical value. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the content stored in the RAM 84 is not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 84 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

  In step S016, setting management of the work area of the RAM 84 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, power recovery information is read from the ROM 83 and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

  On the other hand, in step S018, all game information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared (S018). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 initializes the work area of the RAM 84 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the sub-control board 90 (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

  In step S021, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-on command setting process. In the power-on command setting process (S021), the power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the RAM 84. The set power-on command is output to the sub-control board 90 in an output process (S101) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, as other initial settings, for example, setting of the CPU 82, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. In this embodiment, in step S022, the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter used in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) described later is set to “1”. Then, this process is finished.

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 9)) are read, and the payout data for paying out the winning ball according to the type of winning opening is output to the RAM 84. Set to buffer. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 12 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the start port sensor detection process (S104) and the normal operation process (S105) are performed. In the starting port sensor detection process (S104), if there is a winning detection by the first starting port sensor 20a or the second starting port sensor 21a, it is confirmed that there are less than four reserved memories corresponding to the starting ports where the winning is detected. As a condition, a random number such as a big hit random number (a big hit random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number (see FIG. 12A)) is acquired. If there is passage detection by the gate sensor 28a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 12B) is acquired on condition that the number of hit random numbers already stored is less than four.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIG. 13C). And the normal symbol display (a change display and a stop display) for alerting | reporting the determination result is performed. As a result of the normal symbol random number determination, if the normal winning symbol is won, an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 22 in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 15) according to the gaming state. Do.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) and a specific area sensor detection process (S107). In the special operation process (S106), a random number such as a jackpot random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 11, 13A, 14B, and 14). And the special symbol display (variation display and stop display) for showing the result of the jackpot lottery is performed. Further, a special start symbol data (FIG. 11) corresponding to the hit type and a change start command including information on the change pattern of the special symbol change display are set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. As a result of determining the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot game for opening the jackpot according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times for opening, see FIG. 11) according to the type of jackpot ( Play a special game. When this jackpot game is executed, an opening command including information on the type of winning jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. In the special operation process (S106), if no random number such as a big hit random number is stored, the waiting control command for causing the effect control microcomputer 91 to execute the waiting effect is set.

  In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. If it is within a predetermined V valid period, the V flag is turned ON. If the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON in the special operation process (S106) to be executed next. Thereby, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state.

  Following the specific area sensor detection process (S107), a power-off monitoring process (S108), a magnetic reference value setting process (S109), and a magnetic abnormality detection process (S110), which will be described later, are executed. Further, after the magnetic abnormality detection process (S110), other processes (S111) are executed. Then, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S111), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 16). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Power-off monitoring process] In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 19, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2901), and if there is no input (NO in S2901), the process ends. . The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 81 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to power interruption. If a power-off signal is input in step S2901 (YES in S2901), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S2902), and a power-off flag is turned on (S2903). Then, prohibition of access to the RAM 84 is set (S2904). As a result, information cannot be written to or read from the RAM 84. Thereafter, the loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interruption processing (see FIG. 18).

  [Magnetic Reference Value Setting Process] In the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), as shown in FIG. 20, it is first determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 250 or less (S3001). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 250 or less (YES in S3001), the magnetic detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700 is acquired (S3002). The magnetic detection value acquired in step S3002 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 84.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 250 (S3003). If the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 250 (YES in S3003), the average value of the magnetic detection values acquired in step S3002 and stored in the RAM 84 is calculated (S3004). In this embodiment, 250 magnetic detection values have been stored in the RAM 84 after acquisition until step S3004. The magnetic detection values stored in the RAM 84 are acquired at intervals of 4 msec. That is, in step S3004, an average of 250 magnetic detection values acquired during 1 sec is calculated. Then, the calculated average value of the magnetic detection values is set as the magnetic reference value (S3005). Further, the set magnetic reference value is stored in the magnetic reference value storage unit 710. That is, the magnetic reference value stored in the magnetic reference value storage unit 710 is updated from the initial setting value. Subsequently, 1 is added to the magnetic detection value acquisition counter (S3006), and this process is finished.

  On the other hand, when the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is not 250 or less (NO in S3001), only addition of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter (S3006) is performed in this process. If the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is less than 250 (YES in S3001 and NO in S3003), only the acquisition of the magnetic detection value (S3002) and the addition of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter (S3006) are performed. Done. That is, in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) of this embodiment, the magnetic reference value is calculated based on the magnetic detection value for 1 sec after the power is turned on.

  [Magnetic Anomaly Detection Process] In the magnetic anomaly detection process (S110), as shown in FIG. 21, first, a magnetic detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700 is acquired (S3101). Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired magnetic detection value is within the allowable range (S3102). The allowable range for the magnetic detection value is a range determined based on the magnetic reference value. When the magnetic detection value is within the allowable range (YES in S3102), it is a normal state in which no magnetic abnormality has occurred. For this reason, in this embodiment, a state in which a game can be performed is maintained as it is.

  On the other hand, if the magnetic detection value is outside the allowable range (NO in S3102), it is detected that the magnetic abnormality is present, and a firing motor drive prohibition command is set (S3103). Further, a magnetic abnormality notification command is set (S3104). The set firing motor drive prohibition command and magnetic abnormality notification command are output to the payout control board 110 and the sub control board 90, respectively, in the next output process (S101).

  The payout control board 110 that has received the firing motor drive prohibition command thereafter restricts the driving of the launch motor 113 of the launching device 112 so that no game ball is supplied to the game area 3. Thereby, in this form, while performing the fraud by magnetic force as a magnetic abnormality, it is made impossible to continue the fraud. The drive limitation of the launch motor 113 can be canceled by a predetermined condition such as reception of a launch restriction release command provided separately, or a release restriction release operation performed by an employee of a game hall, for example. Just keep it.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 that has received the magnetic abnormality notification command causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to display on the image display device 7 an image for notifying that there is a magnetic abnormality. An image for informing that the magnetic abnormality is present may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100 in advance. That is, if the magnetic detection value is outside the allowable range and a magnetic abnormality has occurred (NO in S3102), in this embodiment, the player is prevented from continuing the game and this is notified to the surroundings. In addition to this, when a magnetic abnormality has occurred, measures such as issuing a warning sound from the speaker 67 may be performed.

6). Next, the initial operation of the movable board 15 and the movable frame 600 will be described prior to the description of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91. In this embodiment, the initial operation of the effect movable body is an operation that is executed only once within a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and each drive unit (left frame movable body) that drives the panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600. Acquisition of position information necessary for controlling the drive unit 500L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R). It is executed as a purpose. The initial operation of the panel movable body 15 and the initial operation of the frame movable body 600 differ only in the position of the movement target. Therefore, here, the initial operation of the panel movable body 15 will be described as a representative.

  In the initial operation of the panel movable body 15, when the power is turned on, it is first determined whether or not the panel movable body 15 is in the retracted position that is the origin position. If the panel movable body 15 is not in the retracted position, the panel movable body 15 is returned to the retracted position, and it is confirmed that the panel movable body 15 is in the retracted position. That is, the position information that is the origin position of the panel movable body 15 is acquired. Thereafter, in order to confirm the actual operation of the movable board 15, the movable board 15 in the retracted position is driven to the advanced position, and then the movable board 15 in the advanced position is returned to the retracted position. This series of operations is an initial operation of the normal panel movable body 15. This series of operations is defined by the initial movable body motion data. The series of operations related to the initial operation of the movable frame body 600 is also determined by the initial movable frame data.

7). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag (the flag that is turned on at the time of power interruption) is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4001). If this determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the RAM 94 is initialized. (S4002), the process proceeds to step S4003.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned on due to power interruption, but the contents of the RAM 94 are kept normal, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether a notification command has been received (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S4011), the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 is cleared. Therefore, the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is cleared (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4003. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4003 without clearing the RAM 94.

  In step S4003, other initial settings are performed. In other initial settings, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. If the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In this embodiment, in step S4003, the value of the initial counter used in the drive control process (S4203) described later is set to “1”.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. It should be noted that the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining the effect design, a change effect pattern determination random number for determining the change effect pattern, and a notice effect determination random number for determining various notification effects. Etc. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect, round effect and ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 in accordance with the command. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 through the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp through the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66. The initial operation lamp 65 is caused to emit light. Further, the movable frame body 600 is driven via the frame relay board 98, and the movable board body 15 is driven via the lamp control board 107. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is executed when the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. Is done. In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 23, various commands transmitted by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4101). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 24, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 10), the select button detection switch 68a, and the frame movable body return button detection switch 323a. To do.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4504) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed in order to cause the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5 and the like to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect such as the image effect. Output to the lamp control board 107. That is, each lamp is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) and watchdog timer processing (S4204), which will be described later, are performed, and this processing ends. In the watchdog timer process (S4204), the watchdog timer is reset.

  [Driving control processing] The driving control processing (S4203) is performed by displacing the movable board 15 in a predetermined operation mode according to the movable board movement pattern data (panel movable body drive data, board movable body return data, etc.) This is a process of displacing the movable frame body 600 in a predetermined operation mode according to the movable body operation pattern data (frame movable body drive data, frame movable body return data, etc.). As shown in FIG. 25, in the drive control process (S4203), it is first determined whether or not the initial operation flag is OFF (S4301). The initial operation flag is a flag that is turned on when a power-on command is received from the main control board 80 in the received command analysis process (S4501) described later.

  If the initial operation flag is OFF (YES in S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is the operation timing of the movable panel 15 (S4302). The determination of whether or not it is the operation timing of the panel movable body 15 is performed based on the panel movable body drive data and the panel movable body return data selected in accordance with the variation pattern in the variation effect start processing (S4604) described later. . When it is determined that it is the operation timing of the panel movable body 15 (YES in S4302), the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body of the panel movable body 15 are used. The drive unit 510R is operated (S4303). Specifically, the excitation phases of the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the right lower panel movable body drive unit 510R, which are stepping motors, are switched.

  Following the panel movable body 15, it is determined whether or not it is the operation timing of the frame movable body 600 (S4304). Whether or not it is the operation timing of the movable frame body 600 is also determined based on the movable frame body drive data and the movable frame body return data selected according to the variation pattern in the variation effect start process (S4604) described later. Do. If it is determined that it is the operation timing of the movable frame body 600 (YES in S4304), the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R are operated (S4305). Specifically, the excitation phase of the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R which are stepping motors is switched. Thus, the present process is finished.

  In the drive control process (S4203), if the initial operation flag is not OFF, that is, if the initial operation flag is ON (NO in S4301), the presentation control microcomputer 91 has an initial counter value of 2000 or more. It is determined whether or not (S4306). If the initial counter value is 2000 or more (YES in S4306), an initial operation process described later is performed (S4307), and 1 is added to the initial counter value. On the other hand, if the value of the initial counter is not 2000 or more, that is, less than 2000 (NO in S4306), 1 is added to the value of the initial counter without performing the initial operation process (S4307). Thus, the present process is finished.

  [Initial Operation Process] The initial operation process (S4307) is a process for performing an initial operation of the effect movable body (the movable panel body 15 and the movable frame body 600). As shown in FIG. 26, in the initial operation process (S4307), first, it is determined whether or not the initial operation lamp 65 is lit (light emission) (S4401). If it is not lit (NO in S4401). Turn on (S4402). Next, it is determined whether or not to end the initial operation (S4403). This is the end timing of the initial operation. When the initial operation is to be ended (YES in S4403), the lit initial operation lamp 65 is turned off (S4406), the initial operation flag is turned OFF (S4407), and this process Finish.

  On the other hand, when the initial operation is not finished but not the end timing of the initial operation (NO in S4403), the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit of the panel movable body 15 510R is caused to perform an initial operation (S4404). Further, the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and the right frame movable body drive unit 500R of the frame movable body 600 are caused to perform initial operations (S4405). Also in these initial operations, the excitation phase of each stepping motor is switched as in the operations (S4303, S4305) according to the variation pattern. In addition, the initial operation of the movable board 15 is performed based on the initial movable body data, and the initial operation of the movable frame 600 is performed based on the initial movable body data.

  Here, in the drive control process (S4203) of this embodiment, even if the initial operation flag is ON (NO in S4301), the initial operation process (S4307) is performed when the initial counter value is less than 2000 (NO in S4306). ), Only the initial counter addition (S4308) is performed. Then, when the value of the initial counter becomes 2000 or more (YES in S4306), the initial operation process (S4307) is started. The drive control process (S4203) is a process executed by a 1 ms timer interrupt process. That is, in this embodiment, the initial operation process (S4307) is a process that is started when 2 seconds have elapsed after the initial operation flag is turned ON.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 27, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4501) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4502). Subsequently, a switch process (S4503) for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of each lamp) as other processing (S4504) according to the effect selection result in the received command analysis process (S4501) described later. Audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67) and output to the audio control board 106. Also, various effect determination random numbers are updated.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the reception command analysis processing (S4501), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a power-on command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4601). If it is received, the initial operation flag is turned ON (S4602).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4603), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4604) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4605), and if received, performs a variation effect end process (S4606). In the variation effect end process (S4606), a variation stop command is analyzed, and a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4607), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4608). In the opening effect selection process (S4608), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4609), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4610). In the round effect selection process (S4610), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4611), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4612). In the ending effect selection process (S4612), the ending command is analyzed, and the ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the jackpot game ending is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, as the other process (S4613), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a process of performing V passage notification based on a V pass command indicating V pass). Do. Then, the received command analysis process ends.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the change effect start process (S4604), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4701). The change start command includes information on the change pattern set in the special operation process (S106) and information on the special figure stop symbol data. In addition, it is good also as a structure which acquires such information with a separate command. In addition, the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S4702). Specifically, the random effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and based on the analysis result of the change start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of change pattern (P1 in FIG. 14). A variation effect pattern is selected by selecting one table and determining the acquired random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. Thereby, the time of the fluctuating effect, the fluctuating display mode of the decorative design, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the SW effect (effect button effect), the content of the SW effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the decorative symbol The details of the contents of the fluctuating production made up of and the like are determined. That is, if the variation production pattern is determined, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable unit of the panel movable body 15 which are performed based on the panel movable body drive data and the panel movable body return data. The presence / absence of the operation of the body drive unit 510R and its timing are determined. Further, whether or not the left frame movable body drive unit 500L and right frame movable body drive unit 500R of the frame movable body 600 are operated based on the frame movable body return data is also determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the decorative symbols (effect symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect (S4703). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect design is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. A decoration design is selected by selecting and determining the obtained design design random number using the selected table. Thereby, a combination (for example, “777” or the like) of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect (S4704). Specifically, a random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. The notice effect is selected by selecting and using the selected table to determine the acquired notice effect random number. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Then, the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4705), and the variation effect start process is ended. When the variable effect start command set in step S4705 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and displays the image display device. 7 is performed on the display screen 7a.

8). Advantages of the present embodiment Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the magnetic reference value is the magnetic detection value for 1 sec after the power is turned on in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) executed by the game control microcomputer 81. It is calculated based on. In this embodiment, the acquisition period of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value is a reference period. In this embodiment, the initial operation process (S4307) is started when 2 seconds have elapsed after the initial operation flag is turned ON in the drive control process (S4203) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. Furthermore, the initial operation flag is turned ON when a power-on command is received from the main control board 80 in the received command analysis process (S4501) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. The power-on command is set based on the power-on command setting process (S021) of the power-on process (S001) executed by the game control microcomputer 81. That is, in this embodiment, the initial operation process is started when 2 seconds elapse after the power is turned on. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, after the reference period has elapsed, that is, after the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value is acquired by the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91 Initial operation has started. The effect of this will be described.

  First, a conventional example different from this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of transition of the magnetic detection value when the initial operation is started during the reference period (during acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value). In FIG. 30, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the magnetic detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700. In FIG. 30, the magnetic detection value from the time t0 when the power is turned on to the subsequent time tk is acquired, and the magnetic reference value Mb is calculated by averaging the acquired magnetic detection values. In FIG. 30, the permissible range is determined by the magnetic upper limit value Mu that is higher than the magnetic reference value Mb by the magnetic addition value Ma. That is, in FIG. 30, the magnetic detection value or less is within the magnetic upper limit value Mu.

  In FIG. 30, the initial operation is started at time ts. Time ts is earlier than time tk when the reference period ends. For this reason, in FIG. 30, at the time ts in the reference period, the magnetic detection value is higher than before. From time ts, the operations of the left frame movable body drive unit 500L, the right frame movable body drive unit 500R, the upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, the left lower panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the right lower panel movable body drive unit 510R related to the initial operation. This is because has started. Therefore, in FIG. 30, a high value is set as the magnetic reference value Mb. Therefore, in FIG. 30, the magnetic upper limit Mu, which is the upper limit of the allowable range of the magnetic detection value, is also a high value.

  Also, times t1 and t2 shown in FIG. 30 are times after the game is started by the player. At time t1, cheating is not performed. For this reason, the magnetic detection value at time t1 is not so high and is naturally within the allowable range of the magnetic upper limit value Mu or less. The subsequent time t2 is the time when the person who performs the fraudulent action brings the magnet close to the game board 2 and starts the fraudulent action. This fraudulent act due to the magnetic force is, for example, an act of attracting the game ball through the glass plate 55 of the front frame 53 by the magnetic force of the magnet and guiding it to the first starting port 20, the first grand prize winning port 30, or the like, for example. . In addition, as an illegal act by magnetic force, for example, a large number of game balls are retained by magnetic force upstream of the first big prize opening 30 (so-called grape formation), and then the retained many game balls are affected by the magnetic force. The act of aiming to win an excessive number of game balls to the first grand prize opening 30 may be considered.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the magnetic detection value is greatly increased at time t2. This is because a fraudulent magnet is brought close to the game board 2 and the magnetic field formed by the magnet extends to the inside of the magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700. However, in FIG. 30, although the magnetic detection value rises abnormally at time t <b> 2, the value is within an allowable range equal to or less than the magnetic upper limit value Mu. Thereby, in FIG. 30, it turns out that the fraud by magnetic force cannot be detected appropriately. This is because the magnetic upper limit value Mu is high because the magnetic reference value Mb has been set high as described above. That is, since the initial operation has been started during the acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value, a high value has been set as the magnetic reference value.

  In contrast, FIG. 31 shows an example of the transition of the magnetic detection value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Also in FIG. 31 according to the present embodiment, the reference period is from time t0 to time tk. That is, the magnetic detection value from the time t0 when the power is turned on to the subsequent time tk is acquired, and the magnetic reference value Mb is calculated by the average of the acquired magnetic detection values. Specifically, the reference period in FIG. 31 is 1 sec. FIG. 31 also shows the magnetic upper limit Mu determined by the magnetic reference value Mb and the magnetic addition value Ma. In the present embodiment, the magnetic addition value Ma may be acquired in advance through experiments or the like and stored in the ROM 83 of the game control microcomputer 81.

  In FIG. 31, the initial operation is started at a time ts after the time tk when the acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value is completed. In this embodiment, the time from time t0 to time ts is specifically 2 sec. That is, the time from the time tk at which the reference period ends to the time ts at which the initial operation is started is specifically 1 sec. For this reason, in FIG. 31, the magnetic detection value does not increase during the reference period, and increases after the reference period has elapsed. Therefore, in FIG. 31, an appropriate value is set as the magnetic reference value Mb based on the magnetic detection value while the initial operation is not performed. Therefore, in FIG. 31, the magnetic upper limit Mu, which is the upper limit of the allowable range of the magnetic detection value, is also an appropriate value.

  In FIG. 30, the magnetic detection value is within the allowable range equal to or less than the magnetic upper limit value Mu at time t <b> 1 when the game is normally performed without cheating. Then, at the time t2 when the fraud is started, the magnetic detection value exceeds the magnetic upper limit value Mu and is outside the allowable range. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately detect fraudulent acts due to magnetic force.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is added in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) (S3006), and until the value reaches 250 (YES in S3001), Magnetic detection values used for calculation are acquired (S3002). Further, the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is set to “1” in the other initial setting (S022) of the power-on process (S001). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the magnetic detection value used for setting the magnetic reference value has been acquired very early after the power is turned on before the initial operation is performed. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can accurately detect fraud due to magnetic force immediately after the power is turned on.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the present invention will be described. First, a modified example of the first embodiment described above will be described as one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, examples of the modification of the first embodiment include the following “Modification 1-1”, “Modification 1-2”, and “Modification 1-3”. Therefore, these three modification examples will be described in order.

About “Modification 1-1” Also in Modification 1-1, the basic device configuration and the like are as described in the first embodiment. For this reason, about the modified example 1-1, a different point from description of said 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 in the description of the first embodiment sets the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic reference value in the reference period, and the effect control microcomputer 91 is initialized after the reference period has elapsed. Start operation. In contrast, in the modified example 1-1, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 91 after the detection of the magnetic detection value used for setting the magnetic reference value. Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 starts the initial operation based on the reception of the command. In the modified example 1-1, the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) are different from those in the first embodiment. The magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) of Modification 1-1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32, 33, and 34, respectively.

  [Magnetic Reference Value Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 32, the game control microcomputer 81 of the modified example 1-1 sets the magnetic reference value after setting the magnetic reference value (S3005) in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109). A setting end command is set (S3007). The set magnetic reference value setting end command is output to the sub-control board 90 in the next output process (S101).

  [Driving Control Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, the production control microcomputer 91 of the modified example 1-1, if the initial operation flag is ON (NO in S4301) in the driving control processing (S4203), the initial operation processing. Is performed (S4307). The initial operation process (S4307) itself is as described above with reference to FIG.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, has the presentation control microcomputer 91 of Modification 1-1 received the magnetic reference value setting end command from the main control board 80 in the reception command analysis processing (S4501)? If it is received, the initial operation flag is turned ON (S4602).

  Also in the modified example 1-1, the game control microcomputer 81 can set the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value during the non-execution of the initial operation. This is because the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the initial operation based on the magnetic reference value setting end command set after the acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value is ended. Therefore, also in the modified example 1-1, since the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set, it is possible to accurately detect an illegal act caused by a magnetic force. Also in the modified example 1-1, the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set very early after the power is turned on before the initial operation is performed. For this reason, immediately after turning on the power, it becomes possible to accurately detect fraudulent acts caused by magnetic force.

About “Modification 1-2” Also in Modification 1-2, the basic device configuration and the like are as described in the first embodiment. For this reason, also about the modified example 1-2, a different point from description of said 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. That is, in the modified example 1-2, the production control microcomputer 91 interrupts the initial operation once started during the reference period, and resumes after the elapse of the reference period. Also in the modified example 1-2, the game control microcomputer 81 detects the magnetic detection value used for setting the magnetic reference value in the reference period after the power is turned on. In such a modified example 1-2, the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) and the drive control process (S4203) are different from those in the first embodiment. The magnetic reference value setting process (S109) and the drive control process (S4203) of Modification 1-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, respectively.

  [Magnetic Reference Value Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 35, the game control microcomputer 81 of the modified example 1-2 first has a magnetic detection value acquisition counter value exceeding 1250 in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109). It is determined whether or not (S3010). If the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1250 (YES in S3010), it is further determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 or less (S3011). If the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 or less (YES in S3011), the magnetic detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700 is acquired (S3002).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 (S3012). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 (YES in S3012), the average value of the magnetic detection values is calculated (S3004), and the calculated average value of the magnetic detection values is set as the magnetic reference value (S3005). . Subsequently, 1 is added to the magnetic detection value acquisition counter (S3006), and this process is finished.

  That is, in the modified example 1-2, when the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is within the range of over 1250 and 1500 or less (both YES in S3010 and S3011), acquisition of the magnetic detection value (S3002) is performed. . On the other hand, if the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1250 or less (NO in S3010), or if the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1500 (NO in S3011), the magnetic detection is performed in this process. No value acquisition (S3002) is performed. That is, in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) of the modified example 1-2, the magnetic reference value is calculated based on the magnetic detection value for 1 second from 5 seconds after power-on until 6 seconds have passed. That is, in the modified example 1-2, the reference period is 1 sec from the elapse of 5 sec after the power is turned on to the elapse of 6 sec.

  [Driving control process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the drive control process (S4203), if the initial operation flag is ON (NO in S4301), the production control microcomputer 91 of the modified example 1-2 sets the initial counter value. It is determined whether or not the value is 4000 or less (S4310). If the initial counter value is 4000 or less (YES in S4310), an initial operation process is performed (S4307). If the initial counter value exceeds 4000 (NO in S4310), it is further determined whether or not the initial counter value is 7000 or more (S4311). When the value of the initial counter is 7000 or more (YES in S4311), initial operation processing is performed (S4307). Then, after performing the initial operation process (S4307), 1 is added to the initial counter (S4308), and this process ends.

  That is, in the modified example 1-2, the initial operation process (S4307) is performed when the value of the initial counter is either 4000 or less (YES in S4310) or 7000 or more (YES in S4311). On the other hand, when the value of the initial counter is in the range of more than 4000 and less than 7000 (both NO in S4310 and S4311), only the initial counter is added (S4308) in this process. That is, in the modified example 1-2, the initial operation is performed separately for 4 seconds after the power is turned on and after 7 seconds after the power is turned on. The initial operation is interrupted for 3 seconds after 4 seconds have elapsed since the power was turned on and before 7 seconds have elapsed.

  In FIG. 37, the example of transition of the magnetic detection value in the modification 1-2 is shown. FIG. 37 shows the time t0 when the power is turned on, the start time tk1 of the reference period, the end time tk2 of the reference period, the suspension time ts1 of the initial operation, and the restart time ts2 of the initial operation. The time from the time t0 of the reference period start time tk1, the reference period end time tk2, the initial operation interruption time ts1, and the initial operation resumption time ts2 is 5 sec, 6 sec, 4 sec, and 7 sec, respectively. That is, in the modified example 1-2, it can be seen that the initial operation started when the power is turned on is interrupted before the reference period and resumed after the reference period has elapsed. For this reason, also in the modified example 1-2, the magnetic detection value does not increase during the reference period.

  That is, also in the modified example 1-2, the game control microcomputer 81 can set the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value during the non-execution of the initial operation. This is because the production control microcomputer 91 interrupts the started initial operation during the reference period after starting the initial operation, and resumes the interrupted initial operation after the reference period has elapsed.

  For this reason, an appropriate value is set as the magnetic reference value. Therefore, since the magnetic upper limit value Mu, which is the upper limit of the allowable range of the magnetic detection value, is also an appropriate value, the magnetic detection value exceeds the magnetic upper limit value Mu at the time t2 when the fraud is started. It is outside the allowable range. Therefore, also in the modified example 1-2, it is possible to accurately detect an illegal act caused by a magnetic force. Also in the modified example 1-2, the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set in the initial stage after the power is turned on before the initial operation is completed. For this reason, also in the modified example 1-2, the improper act due to the magnetic force can be accurately detected immediately after the power is turned on.

About “Modification 1-3” Also in Modification 1-3, the basic device configuration and the like are as described in the first embodiment. For this reason, also about the modified example 1-3, a different point from description of said 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. That is, in Modification 1-3, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 91 after the detection of the magnetic detection value used for setting the magnetic reference value. Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 interrupts the initial operation once started before a predetermined reference timing, and performs the initial operation based on reception of a command from the game control microcomputer 81. Let it resume. In such modified example 1-3, the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) are different from those in the first embodiment. The magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) of Modification 1-3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38, 39, and 40, respectively.

  [Magnetic Reference Value Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the game reference microcomputer 81 of the modified example 1-3, first, the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1250 in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109). It is determined whether or not (S3010). If the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1250 (YES in S3010), it is further determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 or less (S3011). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 or less (YES in S3011), the magnetic detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700 is acquired (S3002).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 (S3012). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 (YES in S3012), the average value of the magnetic detection values is calculated (S3004), and the calculated average value of the magnetic detection values is set as the magnetic reference value (S3005). . Subsequently, a magnetic reference value setting end command is set (S3007), 1 is added to the magnetic detection value acquisition counter (S3006), and this process is finished.

  That is, in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) of the modified example 1-3, similarly to the modified example 1-2, the magnetic reference value is based on the magnetic detection value for 1 second from 5 seconds after the power-on to before 6 seconds. A value is calculated. Then, after the acquisition of the magnetic reference value (S3002), a magnetic reference value setting end command is output to the sub-control board 90 as in Modification 1-1.

  [Driving control process] As shown in FIG. 39, if the initial operation flag is ON (NO in S4301) in the drive control process (S4203), the effect control microcomputer 91 of the modified example 1-3 changes the initial counter value. It is determined whether or not the value is 4000 or less (S4310). If the initial counter value is 4000 or less (YES in S4310), it is determined whether or not the initial counter value is 4000 (S4320). If the value of the initial counter is 4000 (YES in S4320), the initial operation interruption flag is set to ON (S4321), and the initial operation processing is performed (S4307). When the value of the initial counter is not 4000 (NO in S4320), the initial operation processing is performed without setting the initial operation interruption flag to ON (S4321) (that is, remains OFF) (S4307). If the value of the initial counter exceeds 4000 (NO in S4310), it is determined whether or not the initial operation interruption flag is OFF (S4322). If the initial operation interruption flag is OFF (YES in S4322), initial operation processing is performed (S4307). Then, after performing the initial operation process (S4307), 1 is added to the initial counter (S4308), and this process ends.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, has the presentation control microcomputer 91 of Modification 1-3 received the magnetic reference value setting end command from the main control board 80 in the reception command analysis processing (S4501)? If it is received, the initial operation interruption flag is turned off (S4615).

  That is, in Modification 1-3, when the initial counter value is 4000 or less (YES in S4310), the initial counter value exceeds 4000 (NO in S4310), and the initial operation interruption flag is OFF. In the case of (YES in S4322), the initial operation process (S4307) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the initial counter exceeds 4000 and the initial operation interruption flag is ON (both NO in S4310 and S4322), only the initial counter is added (S4308) in this process. The initial operation interruption flag is turned ON when the value of the initial counter is 4000 (S4321), and turned OFF when a magnetic reference value setting end command is received (YES in S4614) (S4615). That is, in the modified example 1-3, the initial operation is performed separately before the elapse of 4 seconds after the power is turned on and after the reception of the magnetic reference value setting end command. Then, the initial operation is interrupted between the elapse of 4 seconds after the power is turned on and before the reception of the magnetic reference value setting end command.

  In the modified example 1-3, the game control microcomputer 81 can acquire the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value during the interruption period of the initial operation. The effect control microcomputer 91 interrupts the initial operation before the timing at which the game control microcomputer 81 starts acquiring the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 resumes the initial operation based on the reception of the command output after the game control microcomputer 81 obtains the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value.

  Also in the modified example 1-3, the game control microcomputer 81 can set the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value during the non-execution of the initial operation. After the start of the initial operation, the production control microcomputer 91 interrupts the started initial operation before the start of acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value, and the interrupted initial operation is This is because the process is resumed based on the magnetic reference value setting end command set after the acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value is completed. Therefore, also in the modified example 1-3, the magnetic reference value can be set appropriately, so that it is possible to accurately detect fraud due to magnetic force. Also in this modified example 1-3, the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set in the initial stage after the power is turned on before the initial operation is completed. For this reason, also in Modification 1-3, it is possible to accurately detect fraud using magnetic force immediately after the power is turned on.

  As described above in detail, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment and its modification includes the power switch 155, the game control microcomputer 81, and the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 includes a movable frame body 600 that operates in accordance with the effects, and driving units of the movable panel body 15 (left frame movable body drive unit 500L, right frame movable body drive unit 500R, upper panel movable body). The drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R) are connected. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is connected to a magnetic sensor 700 that detects a magnetic detection value corresponding to the magnetic field in the magnetic detection region 701. The magnetic detection area 701 of the magnetic sensor 700 includes at least a part of the generation area of each magnetic field generated in accordance with the operation of each drive unit of the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15. Then, the production control microcomputer 91 causes each drive unit of the movable frame body 600 and the movable panel body 15 to perform an initial operation during a predetermined period after the power is turned on. The game control microcomputer 81 detects a magnetic abnormality when the magnetic detection value of the magnetic sensor 700 is outside the allowable range provided based on the magnetic reference value (that is, higher than the magnetic upper limit value). . Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value during the non-execution of the initial operation. Thereby, a gaming machine capable of accurately detecting fraud using magnetic force is provided.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that is an embodiment of the present invention different from the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment also includes “1. Structure of gaming machine”, “2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine”, “3. Explanation of jackpot etc.”, “4. Explanation of gaming state”, The “6. Initial operation of the rendering movable body” is the same as in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, a part of “5. Operation of the game control microcomputer 81” and “7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91” are different. Therefore, the second embodiment will be specifically described below with respect to differences from the first embodiment.

  Note that the feature of the second embodiment is that, when the presentation control microcomputer 91 receives a predetermined command from the game control microcomputer 81, the drive units of the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15 are briefly described. It is to shift to a non-operation mode in which the operation is not performed. In such a second embodiment, the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) are different from the first embodiment. The magnetic reference value setting process (S109), drive control process (S4203), and received command analysis process (S4501) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41, 42, and 43, respectively.

  [Magnetic Reference Value Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the game control microcomputer 81 of the second embodiment, in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), first, the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1. It is determined whether or not (S3030). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1 (NO in S3030), that is, in the first magnetic reference value setting process (S109) after power-on, a magnetic reference value setting start command is set (S3031), and the magnetic detection 1 is added to the value acquisition counter (S3006), and this process is finished.

  In the second and subsequent magnetic reference value setting processing (S109) after power-on, since the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1 (YES in S3030), the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is then 250. It is determined whether or not it exceeds (S3032). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 250 (YES in S3032), it is further determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 500 or less (S3033). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 500 or less (YES in S3033), the magnetic detection value detected by the magnetic sensor 700 is acquired (S3002).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 500 (S3034). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 500 (YES in S3034), the average value of the magnetic detection values is calculated (S3004), and the calculated average value of the magnetic detection values is set as the magnetic reference value (S3005). . Subsequently, 1 is added to the magnetic detection value acquisition counter (S3006), and this process is finished.

  That is, in the second embodiment, when the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is in the range of more than 250 and 500 or less (both YES in S3032 and S3033), the magnetic detection value acquisition (S3002) is performed. . On the other hand, if the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 250 or less (NO in S3032) or if the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 500 (NO in S3033), this process uses the magnetic detection No value acquisition (S3002) is performed. That is, in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) of the second embodiment, the magnetic reference value is calculated based on the magnetic detection value for 1 sec from the elapse of 1 sec after power-on to the elapse of 2 sec.

  [Driving Control Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the drive control process (S4203), the production control microcomputer 91 of the second embodiment first determines whether or not the non-operation flag is OFF (S4330). ). The non-operation flag is a flag that is turned ON when a magnetic reference value setting start command is received from the main control board 80 in the received command analysis process (S4501) described later.

  If the non-operation flag is OFF (YES in S4330), it is next determined whether or not the initial operation flag is OFF (S4301). If the initial operation flag is ON (NO in S4301), an initial operation process is performed (S4307), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the non-operation flag is not OFF, that is, if the non-operation flag is ON (NO in S4330), 1 is added to the non-operation counter (S4331), and the value of the non-operation counter is 3000 or not. A determination is made (S4332). In the second embodiment, the non-operation counter is provided in the RAM 94 and is set to “1” in the other initial setting (S4003) of the sub-control main process. When the value of the non-operation counter is 3000 (YES in S4332), the non-operation flag is turned OFF (S4333), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if the value of the non-operation counter is not 3000 (NO in S4332), this processing is terminated without turning off the non-operation flag (S4333).

  That is, for 3 seconds after the non-operation flag is turned ON, the drive units of the movable frame body 600 and the movable panel body 15 (left movable frame drive unit 500L, right movable frame drive unit 500R, upper movable panel body). The drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R) are not operated. That is, in the second embodiment, when the non-operation flag is OFF, the normal mode in which each drive unit of the movable frame body 600 and the movable panel body 15 can operate according to the production and can also perform the initial operation. It becomes. On the other hand, when the non-operation flag is turned ON, the drive unit of the movable frame body 600 and the movable panel body 15 shifts to a non-operation mode in which the drive units do not operate.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 43, has the presentation control microcomputer 91 of the second embodiment received the magnetic reference value setting start command from the main control board 80 in the reception command analysis processing (S4501)? Whether or not it is received, the non-operation flag is turned ON (S4621).

  That is, after the power is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the second embodiment first shifts to the non-operation mode in order to receive the magnetic reference value setting start command set by the game control microcomputer 81. When 3 seconds have elapsed since the transition, the mode is switched from the non-operation mode to the normal mode. Then, as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 calculates the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value for 1 sec from the elapse of 1 sec after the power-on to the elapse of 2 sec. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 of the second embodiment can calculate the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value while the non-operation mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 91.

  For this reason, also in the second embodiment, an appropriate value is set as the magnetic reference value. Therefore, since the magnetic upper limit value that is the upper limit of the allowable range of the magnetic detection value is also an appropriate value, the magnetic detection value exceeds the magnetic upper limit value and is outside the allowable range at the time when the fraudulent act is started. It becomes. Thereby, also in 2nd Embodiment, the fraudulent act using magnetic force is detectable correctly.

  Also in the second embodiment, when the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is added in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) (S3006) and the value exceeds 250 (YES in S3032), the magnetic reference value is set. Acquisition of a magnetic detection value used for calculation of (S3002) has started. Further, the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is set to “1” in the other initial setting (S022) of the power-on process (S001). That is, also in the second embodiment, acquisition of the magnetic reference value for calculating the magnetic reference value is started based on power-on. For this reason, the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set at an initial stage after power-on (that is, at an early stage after power-on such that an initial operation is performed). As a result, immediately after the power is turned on, a state in which an illegal act due to magnetic force can be accurately detected can be obtained.

  Next, a modified example of the second embodiment will be described. Specifically, examples of the modification of the second embodiment include the following “Modification 2-1” and “Modification 2-2”. Therefore, these two modifications will be described in order.

About “Modification 2-1” Also in Modification 2-1, the basic device configuration and the like are the same as those in the second embodiment. For this reason, about the change example 2-1, a different point from description of said 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. That is, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the condition for shifting from the non-operation mode to the normal mode is that the value of the non-operation counter has reached a predetermined value, that is, a predetermined time. Established over time. On the other hand, in the modification example 2-1, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a condition for shifting from the non-operation mode to the normal mode, and the acquisition of the magnetic reference value used by the game control microcomputer 81 for calculating the magnetic reference value is completed. This is established based on reception of a command to be set later. In the modified example 2-1, the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) are different from those in the second embodiment. The magnetic reference value setting process (S109), the drive control process (S4203), and the received command analysis process (S4501) of the modified example 2-1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44, 45, and 46, respectively.

  [Magnetic Reference Value Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 44, the game control microcomputer 81 of the modified example 2-1 has a magnetic reference value setting process (S3005) followed by a magnetic reference value in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109). A setting end command is set (S3007). The set magnetic reference value setting end command is output to the sub-control board 90 in the next output process (S101).

  [Driving Control Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, the microcomputer 91 for effect control in the modified example 2-1 performs this processing if the non-operation flag is ON (NO in S4330) in the driving control processing (S4203). Finish. That is, since it is a non-operation mode, the initial operation process (S4307) or the like is not performed.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, has the presentation control microcomputer 91 of the modification 2-1 received the magnetic reference value setting end command from the main control board 80 in the reception command analysis processing (S4501)? It is determined whether or not (S4614), and if it is received, the non-operation flag is turned OFF (S4622).

  Also in the modified example 2-1, the game control microcomputer 81 can calculate the magnetic reference value based on the magnetic detection value while the non-operation mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 91. The effect control microcomputer 91 enters the non-operation mode upon receipt of the magnetic reference value setting start command before the game control microcomputer 81 starts acquiring the magnetic reference value used for calculating the magnetic reference value. Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the normal mode by receiving the magnetic reference value setting end command before the game control microcomputer 81 ends the acquisition of the magnetic reference value used to calculate the magnetic reference value. Therefore, in the modified example 2-1, since the magnetic reference value can be set appropriately, it is possible to accurately detect fraud due to magnetic force. Also in this modified example 2-1, the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set very early after the power is turned on before the initial operation is performed. For this reason, also in the modified example 2-1, immediately after turning on the power, it is possible to accurately detect fraud using magnetic force.

About “Modification 2-2” In the second embodiment described above, the game control microcomputer 81 starts acquiring a magnetic reference value for calculating a magnetic reference value based on power-on. Thereby, the setting of the magnetic reference value is performed in the initial stage after the power is turned on. On the other hand, in the modified example 2-2, it is possible to set the magnetic reference value not only in the initial stage after the power is turned on but also when a certain amount of time has passed after the power is turned on. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 of the modification example 2-2 sets the magnetic reference value even after the opening / closing operation of the front frame 53, the inner frame 52, and the outer frame 51 is performed.

  Specifically, in the game control microcomputer of the modified example 2-2, in the other process (S111) of the main timer interrupt process (S005), the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 are closed from the open state to the closed state. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed, and whether or not a closing operation has been performed in which the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 are changed from the open state to the closed state. The closing operation of the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 can be determined by the detection state of the front frame open detection sensor 56. The closing operation of the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 can be determined by the detection state (ON, OFF) of the inner frame opening detection sensor 57.

  When either the closing operation of the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52 or the closing operation of the inner frame 52 and the outer frame 51 is detected, the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is set to “1”. Therefore, in the modified example 2-2, when the value of the magnetic detection value counter exceeds 250 in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) after the closing operation of the front frame 53, the inner frame 52, and the outer frame 51, the magnetic Acquisition of a magnetic reference value for calculating the reference value (S3002) is started. Then, the production control microcomputer 91 of the modification example 2-2 sets the non-operation flag to OFF (S4333) and sets the non-operation counter to “0” in the drive control process (S4203). Thereby, the microcomputer 91 for effect control of the modified example 2-2 acquires the magnetic reference value (S3002) on condition that the game control microcomputer 81 opens and closes the front frame 53, the inner frame 52, and the outer frame 51. While in this mode, it switches to the non-operation mode. Therefore, also in the modified example 2-2, since the magnetic reference value can be appropriately set, it is possible to accurately detect an illegal act caused by a magnetic force.

  In the modification example 2-2, the magnetic reference value can be set in accordance with the magnetic state of the surrounding environment when the opening / closing operation of the front frame 53, the inner frame 52, and the outer frame 51 is performed. Therefore, in the modified example 2-2, even when the magnetic state around the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes after the power is turned on, every time the opening / closing operation is performed, the magnetic state at that time is adjusted. An appropriate magnetic reference value can be set.

  As described above in detail, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment and its modification includes the power switch 155, the game control microcomputer 81, and the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 includes a movable frame body 600 that operates in accordance with the effects, and driving units of the movable panel body 15 (left frame movable body drive unit 500L, right frame movable body drive unit 500R, upper panel movable body). The drive unit 510U, the lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, and the lower right panel movable body drive unit 510R) are connected. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is connected to a magnetic sensor 700 that detects a magnetic detection value corresponding to the magnetic field in the magnetic detection region 701. The magnetic detection area 701 of the magnetic sensor 700 includes at least a part of the generation area of each magnetic field generated in accordance with the operation of each drive unit of the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15. The game control microcomputer 81 detects a magnetic abnormality when the magnetic detection value of the magnetic sensor 700 is outside the allowable range provided based on the magnetic reference value (that is, higher than the magnetic upper limit value). . Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a magnetic reference value setting start command and outputs it to the sub-control board 90 before starting acquisition of the magnetic reference value used for setting the magnetic reference value. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 does not cause each drive unit to operate as a normal mode in which each drive unit can perform an operation accompanying the effect or an initial operation as an operation mode of each drive unit. The operation mode can be set. Then, the production control microcomputer 91 switches to the non-operation mode based on the reception of the magnetic reference value setting start command, and switches to the normal mode when a predetermined operation condition is established during the non-operation mode. Thereby, a gaming machine capable of accurately detecting fraud using magnetic force is provided.

  Note that the configurations according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, and the modified examples thereof can be appropriately combined.

  In the above description, only the driving units of the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15 are described as having a configuration that generates a magnetic field that affects the magnetic detection value of the magnetic sensor 700. However, when there are other drive configurations that generate a magnetic field that affects the magnetic detection value of the magnetic sensor 700, the drive configurations are also controlled in the same manner as the drive units of the movable frame body 600 and the movable panel body 15. That's fine. Examples of the drive configuration that generates a magnetic field that affects the magnetic detection value of the magnetic sensor 700 include a speaker 67 and a launch motor 113 in addition to the drive units of the movable frame body 600 and the movable panel body 15.

  That is, for example, when the speaker 67 operates (when a sound such as music, voice, and sound effects is generated), and the magnetic field is included in the magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700, the operation of the speaker 67 is performed. As for the above, the drive unit of the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15 described above may be used. Specifically, in the case where the speaker 67 of the first embodiment is also made to perform the initial operation, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the magnetic reference based on the magnetic detection value acquired during the non-execution of the initial operation of the speaker 67. A value should be set. That is, for example, in the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 91 starts the initial operation of the speaker 67 after the elapse of the reference period (the period for acquiring the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value). do it. Further, for example, in the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 91 may not perform the operation of the speaker 67 during the non-operation mode.

  Further, in the above, in the magnetic abnormality detection process (S110), if any magnetic detection value outside the allowable range is detected, the magnetic abnormality is detected. However, not all detection values of the magnetic sensor 700 are accurate. In other words, the detection value of the magnetic sensor 700 may have an error due to noise included. Therefore, for example, when a predetermined number of magnetic detection values outside the allowable range are continuously detected, a magnetic abnormality may be detected. Further, for example, a magnetic abnormality may be detected when the number of magnetic detection values outside the allowable range is greater than the number of magnetic detection values within the allowable range among a predetermined number of consecutive magnetic detection values. Further, for example, a magnetic abnormality may be detected when the average value of a predetermined number of consecutive magnetic detection values is outside the allowable range.

  Further, in the above, in the magnetic abnormality detection process (S110), as a countermeasure when a magnetic abnormality is detected because the magnetic detection value is outside the allowable range (NO in S3102), the drive motor 113 is limited (S3103). And notification of magnetic abnormality (S3104). However, other appropriate measures can be taken when a magnetic abnormality is detected. For example, when a magnetic abnormality is detected, a part of the processing in the main timer interrupt processing (S005) may not be performed until this is canceled. Specifically, the start port sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), and the specific area sensor detection process (S107) may not be performed. This is because it is possible to prevent profits from fraud using magnetic force. Of course, when the magnetic abnormality is detected, the above countermeasures may be appropriately combined.

  Also, in the above, in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109), any of acquisition of the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value (S3002), calculation of the magnetic reference value (S3004), and setting of the magnetic reference value (S3005) Is also performed outside the period during which the initial operation is performed. However, the calculation (S3004) and setting (S3005) of the magnetic reference value can also be performed within the period in which the initial operation is performed. That is, the magnetic reference value can be set accurately if the magnetic detection value for calculating the magnetic reference value is acquired outside the period during which the initial operation is performed (S3002).

  In the above description, the position of the magnetic sensor 700 has been described as a person disposed near the center of the image display device 7 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and behind the image display device 7 in the front-rear direction. However, the arrangement position of the magnetic sensor 700 is not limited to this, and can be adjusted as appropriate. Also, the size of the magnetic detection region 701 of the magnetic sensor 700 is merely an example, and different sizes can be used. Of course, the number of magnetic sensors 700 is not limited to one, and a plurality of magnetic sensors may be provided as appropriate.

  In the above description, the initial value (initial setting value) of the magnetic reference value is “1”. However, the initial value of the magnetic reference value may be a value other than “1”. For example, the initial value of the magnetic reference value may be a value that is set (S3005) in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) when the power is turned on in advance before shipment of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the above description, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the acquired random number, it may be determined whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  Further, in the above, it is configured as a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the specific area 39), but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. You may comprise as a gaming machine. Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine with a certain number of times of change of probability), but once controlled to a high probability state, the game machine (so-called so-called “high probability state” continues until the next jackpot game starts. (Probability loop type gaming machine). Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 might be performed with priority over the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1. FIG. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 and the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1 may be performed according to the winning order to a start opening. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the RAM 84, and the determination information is stored in the storage area in accordance with the winning order. What is necessary is just to comprise so. Further, it may be configured such that the fluctuation of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 2, and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 1. That is, you may comprise as a game machine which performs what is called simultaneous fluctuation. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine. In the above, an example of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied is described. However, it is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines (cylinder gaming machines, pachislot gaming machines).

10. Inventions shown in the above-described embodiments The inventions of the following means 1 to 10 are shown in the above-described first embodiment, the second embodiment, and modifications of these embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1 (the first embodiment and its modification)
A power switching unit (power switch 155) that switches between a supply state in which power is supplied into the machine and a cut-off state in which power supply to the machine is cut off;
Driving units (left frame movable body driving unit 500L, right frame movable body driving unit 500R, upper panel movable body driving unit 510U, left lower panel movable body driving unit 510L, right, which operate in accordance with the effects performed as the game progresses Lower plate movable body drive unit 510R),
A magnetic detection means for detecting a magnetic detection value corresponding to the magnetic field in the detection region, with a region including at least a part of a magnetic field generation region in which a magnetic field is generated in accordance with the operation of the drive unit as a detection region (magnetic detection region 701) (Magnetic sensor 700),
Initial operation execution means (sub control board 90 for executing initial operation processing (S4307)) for causing the drive unit to perform an initial operation within a predetermined period after the supply state from the shut-off state,
Magnetic anomaly detection means (main control board 80 for executing magnetic anomaly detection processing (S110)) for detecting magnetic anomaly when the magnetic detection value is outside an allowable range provided with reference to a reference value;
Reference setting means for setting the reference value based on the magnetic detection value during non-execution of the initial operation within the predetermined period (the magnetic reference value setting of any one of FIGS. 20, 32, 35, and 38) A main control board 80 for executing the processing (S109).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to perform the magnetic abnormality detection reference value based on the magnetic detection value during the initial operation non-execution. For this reason, the reference value can be set accurately without being affected by the magnetic field generated with the initial operation of the drive unit. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect fraud using magnetic force. Further, the reference value can be set after the shut-off state is changed to the supply state, that is, at an early stage after power-on. For this reason, it is possible to accurately detect fraud using magnetic force from an early stage after power-on.

The invention according to means 2 (the first embodiment)
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
The initial operation executing means includes
The initial operation starts after the reference period set within the predetermined period has elapsed (when the value of the initial counter becomes 2000 or more in the drive control process (S4203) in FIG. 25 (YES in S4306)) Sub-control board 90) that executes initial operation processing (S4307),
The reference setting means includes
The reference value is set based on the magnetic detection value in the reference period (when the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 250 or less in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) in FIG. 20 (YES in S3001) The game machine is characterized in that it acquires a magnetic detection value (S3002) and sets a magnetic reference value based on the average value (S3004, S3005) main control board 80).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by using the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value before the start of the initial operation, accurate fraud detection can be performed earlier. is there.

The invention according to Means 3 (Modification 1-1)
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
A main control unit (main control board 80) that has the magnetic abnormality detection means and the reference setting means, is connected to the magnetic detection means, and controls the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 90) that has the initial operation execution means, is connected to the drive unit, and controls the effect;
The main control unit
After the detection of the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value by the reference setting means is completed by the magnetic detection means, an end transmission means for transmitting an end command to the sub-control unit (the magnetic reference value in FIG. 32). When the magnetic detection value acquisition counter value is 250 in the setting process (S109) (YES in S3003), a magnetic reference value setting end command is set (S3007).
The initial operation executing means includes
The initial operation is started when the sub-control unit receives the end command (if the magnetic reference value setting end command is received in the received command analysis process (S4501) in FIG. 34 (S4614 YES) The initial operation flag is turned ON (S4602), and if the initial operation flag is ON in the drive control process (S4203) of FIG. 33 (NO in S4301), the sub control board 90 that executes the initial operation process (S4307) It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by using the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value before the start of the initial operation, accurate fraud detection can be performed earlier. is there.

The invention according to Means 4 (Modification 1-2)
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
The initial operation executing means includes
After starting the initial operation, the started initial operation is interrupted during the reference period set within the predetermined period, and the interrupted initial operation is resumed after the reference period has elapsed (drive control process in FIG. 36) In (S4203), the value of the initial counter is 4000 or less (YES in S4310) or 7000 or more (YES in S4311), and the sub-control board 90 executes the initial operation process (S4307).
The reference setting means includes
The reference value is set based on the magnetic detection value in the reference period (the magnetic detection value acquisition counter value in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) in FIG. 35 is in the range of over 1250 and 1500 or less. Sometimes (YES in both S3010 and S3011), a magnetic detection value is obtained (S3002) main control board 80).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by using the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value before the end of the initial operation, accurate fraud detection can be performed at an early stage. .

The invention according to means 5 (Modification 1-3)
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
A main control unit (main control board 80) that has the magnetic abnormality detection means and the reference setting means, is connected to the magnetic detection means, and controls the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 90) that has the initial operation execution means, is connected to the drive unit, and controls the effect;
The main control unit
After the detection of the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value by the reference setting means is completed by the magnetic detection means, an end transmission means for transmitting an end command to the sub-control unit (the magnetic reference value in FIG. 38). When the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is 1500 in the setting process (S109) (YES in S3012), a magnetic reference value setting end command is set (S3007).
The initial operation executing means includes
After starting the initial operation, the started initial operation is interrupted before the reference timing set within the predetermined period, and the interrupted initial operation is based on the fact that the sub control unit has received the end command. When the initial counter value is 4000 or less (YES in S4310 in the drive control process of FIG. 39) and the initial counter value exceeds 4000 (NO in S4310), the initial operation interruption flag is OFF ( The initial operation processing (S4307) is performed when YES in S4322, and the initial operation interruption flag is turned ON when the initial counter value is 4000 (S4321), and the received command analysis processing (S4501) in FIG. If the magnetic reference value setting end command has been received (YES in S4614), the initial operation interruption flag is turned off (S4615) (sub control board 90),
The reference setting means includes
Based on the magnetic detection value after the reference timing, the reference value is set (in the magnetic reference value setting process (S109) in FIG. 38, the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter exceeds 1250, within the range of 1500 or less). The gaming machine is characterized in that the magnetic detection value is acquired at some time (both YES at S3010 and S3011) (S3002) main control board 80).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by using the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value before the end of the initial operation, accurate fraud detection can be performed at an early stage. .

The invention according to means 6 (second embodiment and its modification)
A power switching unit (power switch 155) that switches between a supply state in which power is supplied into the machine and a cut-off state in which power supply to the machine is cut off;
A main control unit (main control board 80) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 90) for controlling the effects performed as the game progresses;
Drive units (left frame movable body drive unit 500L, right frame movable body drive unit 500R, upper panel movable body drive unit 510U, lower left panel movable body drive unit 510L, which are connected to the sub-control unit and operate in accordance with the production. Lower right board movable body drive unit 510R),
A region including at least a part of a magnetic field generation region that is connected to the main control unit and generates a magnetic field in accordance with the operation of the driving unit is set as a detection region (magnetic detection region 701), and a magnetic field corresponding to the magnetic field of the detection region is used. Magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor 700) for detecting a detection value,
The sub-control unit
Drive control means for controlling the operation of the drive unit (execution of drive control processing (S4203) or initial operation processing (S4307) in FIG. 42 or 45),
The main control unit
Magnetic anomaly detection means (execution of magnetic anomaly detection processing (S110)) for detecting magnetic anomaly when the magnetic detection value is outside an allowable range provided with reference to a reference value;
Reference setting means for acquiring the magnetic detection value based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition and setting the reference value based on the acquired magnetic detection value (the magnetic reference value setting process of FIG. 41 or FIG. 44) (S109)),
Before the reference setting means starts acquiring the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value, start transmission means for transmitting a start command to the sub-control unit (the magnetic reference value setting process (FIG. 41 or 44)). A magnetic reference value setting start command set in S109) (S3031)), and
The drive control means includes
As a control mode of the drive unit, a normal mode that allows the drive unit to perform an operation (when the non-operation flag is OFF in the drive control process (S4203) of FIG. 42 or 45 (YES in S4330)) The operation of the drive unit of the movable body 15 (S4303), the operation of the drive unit of the movable frame body 600 (S4305), the initial operation process (S4307) is possible, and the non-operation that does not cause the drive unit to perform the operation When the non-operation flag is OFF in the drive control process (S4203) in FIG. 42 or 45 (NO in S4330), the operation of the drive unit of the movable panel 15 (S4303), the operation of the drive unit of the movable frame 600 (S4305), initial operation processing (S4307) is not possible)
Based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the start command during the normal mode, it switches to the non-operation mode (receives a magnetic reference value setting start command in the receive command analysis process (S4501) in FIG. 43 or FIG. 46). If so (YES in S4620), the non-operation flag is turned ON (S4621))
The gaming machine switches to the normal mode when a predetermined operable condition is established during the non-operation mode.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the drive control means is set to the non-operation mode before acquiring the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value for magnetic abnormality detection. For this reason, acquisition of the magnetic detection value used for the setting of the reference value can be started without being affected by the magnetic field generated by the operation of the driving unit. Thereby, the reference value can be set accurately. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect fraud using magnetic force.

The invention according to means 7 (second embodiment)
A gaming machine according to means 6, wherein
The drive control means includes
When the predetermined stop time elapses after switching to the non-operation mode, the operation enable condition is satisfied (the non-operation flag is set when the non-operation counter is 3000 in the drive control process (S4203) in FIG. 42). The gaming machine is characterized by being turned off (S4333) sub-control board 90).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to acquire the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value in a state where the magnetic field generated with the operation of the drive unit is not reliably affected.

The invention according to means 8 is (Modification 2-1),
A gaming machine according to means 6, wherein
The main control unit
After the acquisition of the magnetic detection value used for the setting of the reference value by the reference setting means, an end transmission means for transmitting an end command to the sub-control unit (magnetic reference value setting processing (S109) in FIG. 44) When the value of the detection value acquisition counter is 500 (YES in S3034), a magnetic reference value setting end command set (S3007))
The drive control means includes
Based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the end command, if the operable condition is satisfied (if the magnetic reference value setting end command is received in the received command analysis process (S4501) in FIG. 46 (S4614 YES, the non-operation flag is turned off (S4622), the sub-control board 90).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to acquire the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value in a state where the magnetic field generated with the operation of the drive unit is not reliably affected.

The invention according to means 9 (second embodiment)
A gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to means 8,
The reference setting means includes
Based on switching from the shut-off state to the supply state, when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is set to 1 in the other initial setting (S022) of the power-on process (S001)) A gaming machine characterized by being a main control board 80).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the magnetic anomaly detection reference value is accurately set even at an early stage when the drive unit performs an initial operation after being switched from the shut-off state to the supply state, that is, after the power is turned on. Is possible. As a result, accurate magnetic abnormality detection by the magnetic abnormality detection means can be started early after the power is turned on.

The invention according to means 10 (Modification 2-2)
A gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to means 9,
An open / close portion (front frame 53, inner frame 52) capable of taking an open state in which at least a part of the internal region inside the machine is opened to the outside and a closed state separating the internal region from a space outside the machine;
The main control unit
A closing operation detecting means (a front frame opening detection sensor 56, an inner frame opening detection sensor 57) for detecting a closing operation in which the opening / closing portion is changed from the open state to the closed state;
The reference setting means includes
Based on the fact that the closing operation detecting means detects the closing operation, the acquisition condition is satisfied (in the other processing (S111) of the main timer interruption processing (S005), the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52, A main control board 80) in which the value of the magnetic detection value acquisition counter is set to 1 when the closing operation in which the frame 52 and the outer frame 51 are changed from the open state to the closed state is performed. is there.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to set a reference value for detecting a magnetic abnormality based on the fact that the opening / closing part is changed from the open state to the closed state. For this reason, it is possible to accurately set the reference value in accordance with the magnetic state in the gaming machine when the opening / closing part is changed from the open state to the closed state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display screen 15 ... Board movable body 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 90 ... Sub control board 91 ... Production control microcomputer 155 ... Power switch 500L ... Left frame movable body drive unit 500R ... Right frame movable body drive unit 510U ... Upper panel movable body drive unit 510L ... Left lower panel movable body drive unit 510R ... Right lower panel movable body drive unit 600 ... Frame movable body 700 ... Magnetic sensor 701 ... Magnetic detection area 710 ... Magnetic reference value storage unit

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A power switching unit that switches between a supply state in which power is supplied into the machine and a cut-off state in which power supply to the machine is cut off;
A main control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit for controlling effects performed as the game progresses;
A drive unit connected to the sub-control unit and operating in accordance with the effect;
A magnet that is connected to the main control unit and that includes at least a part of a magnetic field generation region in which a magnetic field is generated in accordance with the operation of the driving unit is set as a detection region, and detects a magnetic detection value corresponding to the magnetic field of the detection region. Detecting means,
The sub-control unit
Having drive control means for controlling the operation of the drive unit;
The main control unit
A magnetic abnormality detection means for detecting a magnetic abnormality when the magnetic detection value is outside an allowable range provided with reference to a reference value;
A reference setting means for acquiring the magnetic detection value based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition, and setting the reference value based on the acquired magnetic detection value;
A start transmission means for transmitting a start command to the sub-control unit before the reference setting means starts acquiring the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value;
End transmission means for transmitting an end command to the sub-control unit based on the acquisition of the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value by the reference setting means ,
The drive control means includes
As a control mode of the drive unit, it is possible to set a normal mode in which the drive unit can be operated and a non-operation mode in which the drive unit is not operated,
Based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the start command during the normal mode, switching to the non-operation mode,
The gaming machine is configured to switch to the normal mode based on the fact that the sub-control unit receives the end command during the non-operation mode.

Claims (5)

A power switching unit that switches between a supply state in which power is supplied into the machine and a cut-off state in which power supply to the machine is cut off;
A main control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit for controlling effects performed as the game progresses;
A drive unit connected to the sub-control unit and operating in accordance with the effect;
A magnet that is connected to the main control unit and that includes at least a part of a magnetic field generation region in which a magnetic field is generated in accordance with the operation of the driving unit is set as a detection region, and detects a magnetic detection value corresponding to the magnetic field of the detection region. Detecting means,
The sub-control unit
Having drive control means for controlling the operation of the drive unit;
The main control unit
A magnetic abnormality detection means for detecting a magnetic abnormality when the magnetic detection value is outside an allowable range provided with reference to a reference value;
A reference setting means for acquiring the magnetic detection value based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition, and setting the reference value based on the acquired magnetic detection value;
Before starting the acquisition of the magnetic detection value used by the reference setting means for setting the reference value, start transmission means for transmitting a start command to the sub-control unit,
The drive control means includes
As the control mode of the drive unit, a normal mode in which the drive unit can be operated and a non-operation mode in which the drive unit is not operated can be set,
Based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the start command during the normal mode, switching to the non-operation mode,
A gaming machine that switches to the normal mode when a predetermined operable condition is established during the non-operation mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The drive control means includes
The gaming machine characterized in that the operable condition is satisfied when a predetermined stop time has elapsed since switching to the non-operation mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The main control unit
After the acquisition of the magnetic detection value used for setting the reference value by the reference setting unit, the transmission unit transmits an end command to the sub-control unit.
The drive control means includes
The gaming machine characterized in that the operable condition is satisfied based on the fact that the sub-control unit has received the end command. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The reference setting means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition condition is satisfied based on switching from the shut-off state to the supply state. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An open / close section capable of taking an open state in which at least a part of the internal area inside the machine is opened to the outside and a closed state separating the internal area from a space outside the machine;
The main control unit
A closing operation detecting means for detecting a closing operation in which the opening / closing part is changed from the open state to the closed state;
The reference setting means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that the acquisition condition is satisfied based on the fact that the closing operation detecting means detects a closing operation.