JP2019088379A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of allowing execution of initial display without imposing a heavy processing load on control means.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control microcomputer 101 capable of executing a game control processing, and a 7-segment display 150. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute a start delay processing before starting the game control processing. The game control microcomputer 101 executes initial display for showing that the 7-segment display 150 is normal by the 7-segment display 150, during execution of the start delay processing, and on the other hand, does not execute initial display, during execution of the game control processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a drum-type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine), and the like.

  A pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine is provided with various control means. As described in Patent Document 1 below, as control means, for example, a game control means (such as a CPU of a game control device) capable of executing a game control process exerted on the result of the game, and effects related to the progress of the game are controlled There is a possible effect control means (such as the CPU of the effect control device). The game control means is adapted to display the result of the game on a special symbol display which is a display means as the game progresses. The effect control means is configured to display various effect images on the image display device which is a display means as the game progresses.

JP, 2009-061160, A

  By the way, the display on the display means is premised that the function of the display means is normal. However, since the display means may cause a failure or a failure, it is not always guaranteed to be normal. Therefore, it is conceivable that the control means causes the display means to execute an initial display indicating that the display means is normal. However, since the control means is originally for executing a specific control process (for example, a game control process), if the initial display is to be performed in addition to the specific control process, a large processing load is incurred. I will.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing initial display without imposing a large processing load on the control means.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Control means capable of executing specific control processing;
A gaming machine having a predetermined display means;
The control means
A predetermined delay process can be executed before starting the specific control process,
While the delay processing is being performed, an initial display indicating that the display unit is normal is performed by the display unit,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the initial display is not performed during execution of the specific control process.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute initial display without imposing a large processing load on the control means.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine frame with which the game machine is equipped. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a front view of the game board with which the same gaming machine is provided. It is an enlarged view of A part shown in FIG. 4, and is a figure which shows the indicators with which the same game machine is provided. It is a perspective view of the inner frame shown in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the inner frame shown in FIG. It is an expansion perspective view of the lower part of the inner frame main body shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along the V1-V1 line of FIG. It is sectional drawing along the V2-V2 line of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows a downstream side discharge path, a discharge port sensor, and a discharge port. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the state to which the game ball was clogged by the step part, (B) is a figure for demonstrating that the game ball clogged is broken. It is a perspective view when the gaming machine frame shown in FIG. 1 is seen from the back side. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the game control board and the main board case shown in FIG. 13; It is a front view of a 7 segment indicator shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating dynamic lighting control in the 7 segment indicator shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of the game control board of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of the presentation control board of the game machine. It is a hit classification determination table. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hitting determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric chew. (A) is a figure which shows the state which is all lights on in the case of the initial display in a 7-segment display, (B) is a figure which shows the state which is totally out in the case of the initial display in a 7-segment display is there. It is a figure for demonstrating dynamic lighting control in full lighting shown to FIG. 24 (A). It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of power on. It is a flowchart of start delay processing. It is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of input processing. It is a flowchart of an output process. It is a flowchart of a power failure monitoring process. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a figure for demonstrating the initial stage display by a 7 segment indicator in a 2nd form. It is a figure for demonstrating the initial stage display in a 7 segment indicator in a 3rd form. It is a figure for demonstrating the initial stage display by a 7 segment indicator in a 4th form. It is a figure for demonstrating the initial stage display in a 7 segment indicator in a 5th form. It is a figure for demonstrating the initial stage display in a special view display in a 6th form. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing in the 7th form. 21 is a flowchart of activation delay processing in the seventh embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the initial stage display in an image display apparatus in a 7th form.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in agreement with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the 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 PY 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21 and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertical rectangular frame forming an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is disposed inside the outer frame 22 and is a vertically oblong frame to which the game board 1 described later is attached. The front door 23 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a part facing the player, and various decorations are made.

  The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The front door 23 is rotatable relative to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable relative to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. It has become. An opening 23a is formed at the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be any one as long as the game area 6 can be viewed from the front.

  The inner frame 21 of the gaming machine frame 2 is provided with a frame opening sensor (frame opening detection means) 2a capable of detecting that the inner frame 21 is open (rotated) relative to the outer frame 22. There is. Therefore, when the inner frame 21 is closed with respect to the outer frame 22, the frame opening sensor 2a does not detect the opening of the inner frame 21 (OFF state). On the other hand, when the inner frame 21 is open with respect to the outer frame 22, the frame open sensor 2a is in a state (ON state) in which the opening of the inner frame 21 is detected, and a detection signal indicating an ON state is output. . In the following, the opening of the inner frame 21 to the outer frame 22 may be described as opening the gaming machine frame 2.

  The frame open sensor (frame open detection means) 2a of this embodiment is a photo switch (photo sensor). However, a switch that detects physical contact by a push button and a spring, a pressure switch (pressure sensor), a proximity switch (proximity sensor), or the like may be used, and can be appropriately changed. The frame opening detection means is not limited to one that detects the opening of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22. For example, the opening of the front door 23 to the inner frame 21 may be detected, and both the opening of the inner frame 21 to the outer frame 22 and the opening of the front door 23 to the inner frame 21 can be detected. Also good. Further, the arrangement position of the frame opening detection means is not limited to the inner frame 21 but may be the outer frame 22 or the front door 23 and can be appropriately changed.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for firing game balls with a firing strength according to the rotation angle, a batted ball supply tray for storing game balls ( An upper bowl 34, and a surplus ball tray (lower bowl) 35 for storing gaming balls that can not be accommodated in the hitting bowl 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k which can be operated by the player at the time of an effect to be executed with the progress of the game. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up direction button, a down direction button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. The front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

  The gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, in the game board 1, a game area 6 in which game balls fired by the operation of the handle 72k flow down is formed by being surrounded by the rail member 62. In addition, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 for decoration. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game balls are provided in a protruding manner. In the game board 1, a plate-like member disposed on the front side and a back unit disposed on the rear side (various control boards to be described later, an image display device 50, a unit for attaching a harness etc.) are integrated. It is a thing.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display section) of the image display device 50 has a rendering symbol display area for performing variable display of the rendering symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. . The effect of displaying the effect pattern EZ is called effect pattern change effect. Effect pattern variation effect may be referred to as "decorative symbol change effect" or simply as "variation effect".

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". The left effect pattern display area displays the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern display area displays the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern display area displays the right effect pattern EZ3. The effect pattern EZ is composed of, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8". The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on a first special view display 81a and a second special view display 81b described later by a combination of the left effect design EZ1, the middle effect design EZ2, and the right effect design EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when the jackpot is won, the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a target such as "777". In addition, when it is the exfoliation, stop the production design with disappointing eyes such as “637”. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player does not generally grasp the result of the jackpot lottery with the first special view display 81a or the second special view display 81b, but with the image display device 50. In addition, the position of a production | presentation symbol display area may not be fixed. Further, as an aspect of the variable display of the effect pattern, there is, for example, an aspect of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 50 displays a jackpot effect performed in parallel to the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (awaiting customer waiting), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the above-mentioned effect pattern EZ Display on 50a. In the effect pattern variation effect, in addition to the effect pattern EZ such as a number, effect images other than the effect pattern EZ such as a background image and a character image are also displayed.

  Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a pending icon display area for displaying a pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of memories of the first special view pending and the second special view pending described later. By the display of the reserve icon HA, the number of memories of the first special view reserve displayed on the first special view reserve display 83a described later, and the second special displayed on the second special view reserve display 83b described later It is possible to show the player the number of stored figures of the figure in an easy to understand manner.

  A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is disposed in the vicinity of the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At a lower portion of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding the gaming ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting opening 11 described later is formed. In the left portion of the center frame 61, a warp 61w is provided which allows game balls to flow in from the entrance and allows the game balls to flow out from the exit to the stage 61s. In the upper part of the center frame 61, a movable board 55k capable of moving up and down is provided. The movable plate 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

  Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start opening 11 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. The first starting opening 11 is also referred to as a first ball entrance, a fixed ball entrance, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. The first starting winning device 11D is also referred to as first ball entering means, fixed ball entering means, or first starting prize device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 is a trigger of the lottery of the first special symbol (a big hit lottery, ie, a decision to obtain a big hit random number etc.).

  Further, below the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6, a normally variable winning device (normally driven combination so-called electric chow) 12D having a second starting opening 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entrance, a variable entrance, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entering means, a variable ball entering means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is a trigger for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

  The electric chow 12D includes an electric tuw opening / closing member 12k (a ball entrance opening / closing member) which takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second starting opening 12 by the operation of the electric tuw opening / closing member 12k. The electric chewing opening and closing member 12k is driven by an electric chewing solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chute opening and closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second start opening 12, and when it is in the closed state, the game ball can not enter the second start opening 12 Become. That is, the second starting opening 12 is a starting opening that can change the ease of entering the game ball. In addition, if the electric Chu is easier to enter the second starting opening when the electric Chu open / close member is in the open state than when the electric Chu open / close member is in the closed state, (2) Entry into the starting opening may not be impossible.

  Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6, a big winning device (special electric combination) 14D having a big winning opening 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The big winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big winning device 14D includes an AT opening and closing member 14k (special winning opening opening and closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the big winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening and closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The special winning opening 14 allows the game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14 k is in the open state.

  Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage opening or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an opportunity to execute an ordinary symbol lottery (that is, the acquisition and determination of an ordinary symbol random number (hit random number)) which determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, in the lower part of the game area 6, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging the game ball, which has been driven into the game area 6, but which has not won a prize in any winning opening, out of the game area 6.

  As described above, in the gaming area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left gaming area 6L (first gaming area) on the left side from the center in the horizontal direction and the right gaming area 6R (second gaming area) on the right There is. The way of hitting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called the left strike. On the other hand, how to hit the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the channel through which the gaming ball flows down when playing left is called the first channel R1, and the channel along which the gaming ball flows down when playing right , And the second flow path R2.

  On the first flow passage R1, a first starting opening 11, a general winning opening 10, a power tube 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. The player can aim for winning in the first starting opening 11 and the general winning opening 10 by striking the gaming ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since the gate is not arrange | positioned on 1st flow path R1, when it is left-handed, electric chow 12D is not open | released.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, the gate 13, the general winning opening 10, the big winning device 14D, the electric chew 12D, and the out opening 19 are provided. The player may aim to pass through the gate 13 or to win the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 14 by striking the gaming ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, indicators 8 are disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the display 8 has a first special view display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special view indicator 81b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and an ordinary symbol A common drawing display 82 for variably displaying (common drawing) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special figure or special figure 1 and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, it is also known that the ordinary design is a common figure.

  In addition, the first special view hold indicator 83a and the second special view indicator 81b are displayed on the display unit 8 to display the number of memories of the first special view indicator 81a (the first special view hold). A second special view hold display 83b for displaying the number of storages (second special view hold) and a general view hold display 84 for displaying the number of operation hold (general view hold) s of the common view display 82 are included. It is done.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special image). The first special view display 81 a and the second special view display 81 b may be collectively referred to as a special view display 81. Also, the first special view hold indicator 83a and the second special view hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special view hold indicator 83. Also, there are cases where the first special view hold and the second special view hold are collectively called special view hold.

  In the special view display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variation display) and then stopped to display the lottery based on the winning of the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 (special symbol lottery, big hit lottery) Report the result. The special symbols (stop symbols, special symbols derived and displayed as display results of variable display) to be stopped and displayed are one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. In the case where the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the open pattern according to the type of the specified special symbol (that is, the type of jackpot won) is displayed. A big hit game (an example of a special game) for opening the big winning opening 14 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special view display 81 is constituted of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the big hit lottery by its lighting mode is there. For example, when a jackpot (one of a plurality of jackpots described later) is won, "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: on, ●: off), etc. We display the jackpot design that the fifth and sixth LED lights up. In addition, when there is a loss, a lost design in which only the LED at the rightmost side is lighted is displayed as "● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●". You may employ | adopt the aspect which makes all the LED light-extinguish as a lost design. The lost design is not a special special symbol. Moreover, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation time, but in the variation display mode, each LED is lighted so that light repeatedly flows from the left to the right, for example It is an aspect of In the mode of the variable display, all the LEDs may be flashed at the same time unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering) of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (numerical information The determination information) is temporarily stored in the below-mentioned special view reserve storage unit 105. In detail, if it is a winning to the first starting opening 11, it is stored in the first special view reservation storage unit 105a as a first special view reservation, and if it is a winning to the second starting opening 12, the second special It is memorize | stored in the below-mentioned 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 105b as a figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special drawing reservations that can be stored in each special drawing reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit 105 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special view reserve becomes possible. The special figure reserve digest means determining the jackpot random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reserve, and executing the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 can not be performed immediately after the winning, ie, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol Even when there is a prize during the middle game or during the execution of the special game, the jackpot lottery right to the prize can be reserved with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  Then, the number of such special feature reservations is displayed on the special feature reservation display 83. Specifically, each of the special view hold displays 83 is configured of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of the special view hold by lighting the LEDs for the number of the special view hold.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is triggered by the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 13. In the common pattern display 82, the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is notified by displaying the normal symbol in a variable display (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbols stop-displayed (a common figure stop symbol, a normal symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) are one normal symbol selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols by normal symbol lottery. In the case where the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specified normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second starting opening 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second start opening 12 will be described later.

  Specifically, the common figure display 82 is constituted of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery by the lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a hit, a normal hit symbol with both LEDs turned on is displayed, such as "○" (○: on, ●: off). In addition, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as "● ○". You may employ | adopt the aspect which makes all the LED light-extinguish as normal loss design. In addition, the usual lost design is not a specific normal design. The normal symbol variation display is performed over a predetermined variation time before the normal symbol display is stopped and displayed, but the variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs light alternately. In the mode of the variable display, all the LEDs may be flashed at the same time unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (per random number) acquired for the passage is held as a common drawing reservation in the common drawing reservation storage unit 106 described later. It is memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of common drawing reservations that can be stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit in this embodiment is "4".

  The common drawing reserve stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the common drawing reserve becomes possible. Digestion of a common drawing reserve refers to determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the common drawing reserve, and execution of variable display of a normal symbol to indicate the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 can not be performed immediately after the passage, that is, winning during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the auxiliary game. Even in the case where there is a problem, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  Then, the number of such common drawing reservations is displayed on the common drawing reservation display 84. Specifically, the common drawing hold display 84 is constituted of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of common drawing hold by lighting the LEDs for the number of common drawing hold.

2. Next, the inner frame 21 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13. As shown in FIG. 6, the inner frame 21 includes an inner frame main body 21a, a firing mechanism 21b, and a locking device 21c. As shown in FIG. 7, the inner frame main body 21a is formed in a frame shape, has a lower side 21f to which the firing mechanism 21b is attached on the lower side, and has a locking device 21c on the lower right side. Further, the inner frame main body 21a has a back case 21k made of a transparent synthetic resin material at the rear (back side). The firing mechanism 21b is a mechanism for firing the game ball toward the gaming area 6, and has a firing mechanism main body 21d on the front side and a mounting plate 21e on the rear side. The firing mechanism main body 21d is attached to the lower side 21f of the inner frame main body 21a via a mounting plate 21e.

  The locking device 21 c maintains the closed state of the gaming machine frame 2. That is, the closed state of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 is maintained and the closed state of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 is maintained by the locking device 21 c. When the key is inserted into the locking device 21c and turned clockwise, the closed state of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 is released, and when turned counterclockwise, the closed state of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 is released. It is supposed to be

  Here, FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the lower side 21 f of the inner frame main body 21 a shown in FIG. 7. The lower side portion 21 f has a falling approach portion 21 g which is long in the left and right direction on the upper side. The falling entry portion 21g is a portion that allows the game balls to enter when the game balls driven into the game area 6 are discharged out of the game board 1. In other words, the gaming balls that have won in the various winning openings of the first start opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the big winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 10 and the gaming balls entering the out opening 19 flow out of the game board 1. Then, they all enter into the drop entry part 21g.

  Here, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line V1-V1 of FIG. The lower side 21f of the inner frame main body 21a has a receiving portion 21h, an inflow port 21j, and a discharge passage 25 (discharge passage) inside. The receiving part 21h is a part for receiving the game ball which has entered the falling and entering part 21g, and is formed long in the left and right direction. The receiving portion 21h is an inclined surface inclined obliquely downward toward the inflow port 21j, and directs all received gaming balls to the inflow port 21j. The inflow port 21j is provided substantially at the center in the left-right direction of the inner frame main body 21a, and is open in the vertical direction. Then, the inflow port 21 j directs all the inflowing game balls to the discharge path unit 25. In this way, the game ball hit into the game area 6 falls into the drop entry section 21g and the receiving section inside the lower side 21f of the inner frame main body 21a after winning in each winning opening or entering the out port 19 21 h, all through the inflow port 21 j to the discharge path 25.

  Here, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line V2-V2 of FIG. The discharge path unit 25 is a path to discharge the entered gaming ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 10, the discharge path 25 has a rear wall 27 on the rear side, an upper wall 28 on the upper side, and a lower wall 29 on the lower side. Further, the discharge path 25 has a front wall 26 on the front side as shown in FIG. Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, on the upstream side of the discharge path 25, the front wall 26 (see FIG. 9), the rear wall 27, and the upper wall 28 (upstream side wall 28a described later) and the lower wall 29 And the upstream side discharge path Q1 surrounded by.

  In the upstream discharge path Q1, the distance between the front wall 26 and the rear wall 27 in the front-rear direction is a distance (for example, 13 mm) slightly larger than the diameter (11 mm) of the gaming ball. That is, the distance between the front wall 26 and the rear wall 27 in the front-rear direction is smaller than twice the length (22 mm) of the diameter of the gaming ball. Therefore, in the upstream discharge path Q1, two game balls are not arranged in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a meandering front meandering wall portion 26 a is formed in a portion of the front wall portion 26 corresponding to the upstream discharge path Q 1. That is, in the front meandering wall portion 26a, a portion curved toward the front side and a portion curved toward the rear side are alternately formed toward the downstream side (left side). Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a meandering rear side meandering wall portion 27a is formed in a portion of the rear wall portion 27 corresponding to the upstream side discharge path Q1. That is, in the rear meandering wall portion 27a, a portion curved toward the front side and a portion curved toward the rear side are alternately formed toward the downstream side. The front meandering wall 26a and the rear meandering wall 27a are disposed substantially in parallel in the front-rear direction.

  Thus, in the upstream discharge path Q1, it is possible to meander the gaming balls flowing down by the front meandering wall portion 26a and the rear meandering wall portion 27a (serpentine portion). Therefore, even if the gaming ball rushes into the upstream side discharge path Q1, it is possible to reduce the flow-down speed of the gaming ball. That is, although game balls flow into the upstream discharge path Q1 at various flow-down speeds, the speeds of the respective game balls are reduced to a substantially constant speed by the front meandering wall 26a and the rear meandering wall 27a. It is possible to

  As shown in FIG. 10, the upper wall portion 28 is mainly formed so as to extend obliquely downward to the left from the inflow port 21j. The upper wall portion 28 has an upstream side wall portion 28a on the right side (upstream side), a downstream side wall portion 28b on the left side (downstream side), and a step between the upstream side wall portion 28a and the downstream side wall portion 28b. In the form of a step 28c. The upstream side wall portion 28 a is inclined linearly downward from the upstream side toward the downstream side. The downstream side wall portion 28 b is curved in an arc shape downward from the upstream side toward the downstream side.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the lower wall portion 29 is curved in an arc shape toward the downstream side from the inflow port 21j, and is a straight line slightly inclined downward toward the downstream side from the lower end of the curved portion It is in the form of The lower wall portion 29 has a downstream portion 29a which is bent downward from the lower end of the linearly inclined portion.

  In FIG. 10, the gaming balls flowing down the downstream side discharge path Q2 are directed in the direction (backward) indicated by the arrow in FIG. The direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 10 and the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 11 are the same direction (rear). The downstream side discharge path Q2 shown in FIG. 11 is surrounded by the downstream portion 29a of the lower wall portion 29 described above, the front L-shaped wall portion 31, the rear L-shaped wall portion 32, and the left side wall portion not shown. There is. The front L-shaped wall 31 is bent in a substantially L-shape, and is integrated with the above-described front wall 26 at the upper end. Further, the rear side L-shaped wall portion 32 is bent in a substantially L-shape, and is integrated with the above-described rear wall portion 27 at the upper end.

  In the downstream side discharge path Q2, one side (arbitrary) constituting the cross section is equal to or more than the diameter (11 mm) of the gaming ball and shorter than twice the length (22 mm) of the diameter of the gaming ball Is configured as. That is, the cross-sectional area of the downstream side discharge path Q2 is slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of the gaming ball, and is such a cross-sectional area that two or more gaming balls can not pass simultaneously. Therefore, in the downstream side discharge path Q2 (passing portion), the gaming balls can only flow down (pass) one by one.

  At the lower end of the downstream discharge path Q2, a discharge port 33 for discharging the game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided. The discharge port 33 is provided with a discharge port sensor 30a (discharge ball detection means) capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the discharge port 33. The outlet sensor 30a is configured of a proximity switch which is an electromagnetic switch. Specifically, the discharge port sensor 30a has a high frequency oscillation circuit, and detects a metal body (game ball) by a change in impedance of a detection coil of the high frequency oscillation circuit. The outlet sensor 30a is not limited to the proximity switch that is an electromagnetic switch, and may be an optical photosensor, a mechanical switch (micro switch), or the like.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, gaming balls flow downward one by one in the downstream side discharge path Q2. Then, the game balls are discharged from the discharge port 33 one ball at a time to the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1 (equipment of the game machine island, etc.). At this time, it is possible to detect the gaming balls passing through the discharge opening 33 one by one by the discharge opening sensor 30a. Here, the game ball passing through the discharge port 33 is a game ball or an out port 19 that has won a variety of winning ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the large winning port 14, the general winning port 10). It is a game ball which has entered, that is, all the game balls (the number of fired balls) thrown into the game area 6. Thus, it is possible to accurately detect the number of fired balls one by one by means of the single outlet sensor 30a provided on the lower side 21f of the inner frame main body 21a. In addition, the number of all the game balls thrown into the game area 6 can also be called the total shot number of balls. Moreover, since it is the same as the number of all the game balls discharged | emitted out of pachinko game machine PY1, it can also be called the number of discharge balls, the number of total discharge balls, and the number of out balls.

  The reason why the stepped portion 28c is provided on the upper wall portion 28 will be described based on FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B). The stepped portion 28c is for restricting the passage of two or more gaming balls at the same time, and for passing the gaming ball one ball at a time downstream (downstream side discharge path Q2) of the stepped portion 28c. . The stepped portion 28c is stepped to form substantially square corner portions, and the upstream side wall portion 28a is higher than the downstream side wall portion 28b by the stepped portion 28c.

  In the upstream discharge path Q1 (upstream from the step 28c), the length in the vertical direction is twice or more (22 mm) the diameter of the gaming ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the predetermined portion SB of the upstream side discharge path Q1, the length H1 in the vertical direction is 24 mm. Therefore, on the upstream side of the stepped portion 28c in the upstream side discharge path Q1, as shown in FIG. 12A, two gaming balls may be arranged in the vertical direction. That is, the upper game ball J2 may ride on the lower game ball J1. As described above, in the upstream discharge path Q1, two gaming balls are not arranged in the front-rear direction.

  On the other hand, in the portion of the upper wall portion 28 where the stepped portion 28c is formed, the length H2 in the vertical direction is less than twice the diameter (22 mm) of the diameter of the gaming ball. Specifically, the length H2 is 20 mm. Therefore, in the step portion 28c, two gaming balls are not arranged in the vertical direction (see FIG. 12A). Incidentally, even in the stepped portion 28c and the downstream side discharge path Q2, two gaming balls are not arranged in the front-rear direction. In this way, in the discharge path section 25, only one ball can pass through the game ball at the boundary of the step 28c. That is, the game balls are made to flow down (pass) one ball at a time in the downstream side discharge path Q2 with two to one lines bordering the step portion 28c.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the lower game ball J1 and the upper game ball J2 are vertically aligned, the upper game ball J2 is in contact with the corner of the step 28c. Contact with the ball may cause ball clogging (ball biting). However, this is not a problem. That is, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), even if the ball clogs, the game ball J3 which has flowed down from the upstream (rear) abuts on the lower game ball J1. Thereby, the lower game ball J1 is pushed to the downstream side, and it is possible to eliminate the ball jam.

  Thus, the formation of the step portion 28 c can prevent slight ball clogging, although slight ball clogging can occur. That is, without forming the step 28c, for example, it is conceivable to provide a flow path in which the cross-sectional area of the discharge path 25 gradually decreases. In the case of this configuration, when a ball jam occurs, the gaming ball may be fixed in a state unintended by the design developer. If so, even if the game ball that has flowed down from the upstream abuts, there is a possibility that the clogging will not be eliminated.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a ball jam occurs, as shown in FIG. 12A, the upper game ball J2 runs on the lower game ball J1, and the upper game ball J2 is at the corner of the step 28c. The state of contact is made to be actively created. This prevents the game ball from being fixed in a state unintended by the design developer. And in this state, a relatively large binding force (fixing force) does not act on the lower game ball J1, and as shown in FIG. 12 (B), the game ball which has flowed down from the upstream By contact with J3, it is possible to make it easy to eliminate the ball clogging. As described above, even if a slight clogging is created, the step 28c can immediately eliminate the clogging.

  In addition, unlike the storage tank on the back side (rear side) of the gaming machine frame 2 in the discharge path section 25, so many gaming balls do not flow at once. That is, about 60 balls of game balls flow down in the upstream discharge path Q1 in about 1 minute, and the pressure acting on each game ball in the upstream discharge path Q1 is each game ball in the storage tank Less than the pressure acting on it. Therefore, as described above, even if the ball clogs in the step 28c (see FIG. 12A), the upper gaming ball J2 and the lower gaming ball J1 are substantially fixed by a large force. It does not occur.

  Particularly in this embodiment, the speed of each gaming ball is reduced to a substantially constant speed by the front meandering wall 26a and the rear meandering wall 27a on the upstream side (upstream discharge path Q1) than the step 28c. It is made to flow into the step 28 c one ball at a time. Thus, a plurality of game balls are prevented from flowing vigorously toward the step 28c. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of ball clogging which is fixed by a large force at the step portion 28c.

3. Display of Base Next, the display of the base will be described based on FIGS. 13 to 16. In the present embodiment, the base can be displayed on a 7-segment display 150 described later. The base (specific value) is the ratio of the number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) obtained by the player to the number of firing balls (total number of firing balls) which is the number of gaming balls shot by the player. . By checking the base on the 7-segment display 150, it is possible to grasp that the present pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been tampered with illegally, or that a failure or malfunction has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, there are three types of bases. Base in normal gaming state (non time saving state), base in time saving state (high probability state and short time state, or low probability state and time saving state), base in big hit gaming state (big hit game from start to end) Base). The base in the normal gaming state is a ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls counted only in the normal gaming state. The base in the time saving state is a ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls counted only in the time saving state. The base in the jackpot gaming state is a ratio of the number of balls to the number of balls fired that is counted only in the jackpot gaming state. In this way, since it is possible to confirm each of the bases divided for each gaming state, it is possible to more accurately determine the abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as compared to the case where only the bases for all the gaming states can be confirmed.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the gaming machine frame 2 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the rear side. As shown in FIG. 13, inside the inner frame 21 (the back side of the game machine frame 2), a game control board 100 described later is disposed. The game control board 100 is accommodated in the game board case 107. The gaming board case 107 is detachably attached to the rear side of the back unit (not shown) of the gaming board 1. Further, below the game control board 100, a payout control board 170 described later is disposed. The payout control substrate 170 is accommodated in the payout substrate case 171. The delivery substrate case 171 is detachably attached to the lower rear portion of the inner frame 21 in a state in which the delivery control substrate 170 is accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the gaming substrate case 107 is made of a transparent synthetic resin so as not to hinder the visibility of electronic components (integrated circuits and the like) on the gaming control substrate 100. The game board case 107 is divided into two by a rear case 107a disposed on the rear side and a front case 107b disposed on the front side. At the lower left portion (the lower right of FIG. 14) of the game control board 100, a 7-segment display 150 (display means) capable of displaying a base is integrally attached.

  As shown in FIG. 13, with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 installed in the hall, if the gaming machine frame 2 is closed (the inner frame 21 is closed with respect to the outer frame 22), the game control board 100 and It is impossible to visually recognize the 7-segment display 150. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened (the inner frame 21 is opened to the outer frame 22), the game control board 100 and the 7-segment display are displayed through the transparent back case 21k and the rear case 107a. It is possible to view the vessel 150. Thus, in order to confirm the base displayed on the 7-segment display 150, the operation is performed after opening the inner frame 21 (game machine frame 2).

  Unlike the effect control board 120 and the like described later, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) is an inspection target of the proper operation in the test. That is, it is ensured that the control processing by the game control microcomputer 101 is appropriate. Therefore, if the display for the base is performed by the gaming control microcomputer 101, the reliability of the display for the base is high. In short, in order to prevent the display of the base itself from being performed illegally, the 7-segment display 150 is disposed on the game control board 100, and the display of the base is performed by the microcomputer 101 for game control. As a result, it is possible to make the person who confirms the base understand the base as reliable information.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the 7-segment display unit 150 is a so-called 4-row 7-segment, and has a total of 32 lighting (emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 150 includes a first display area 151, a second display area 152, a third display area 153, and a fourth display area 154 in order from left to right. The four display areas 151, 152, 153, 154 respectively represent eight lighted portions (LED elements) LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, so that they can represent numbers from "0" to "9", respectively. It has LB17-LB24 and LB25-LB32. In addition, since 4 reams 7 segments are circulation goods distributed in the market in large numbers, it is possible to construct a display means at low cost by using 4 reeds 7 seg (7 seg display 150).

  Next, display on the 7-segment display 150 will be described. In the first display area 151, the base in the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "normal base"), or the base in the time-shortened state (hereinafter referred to as "time-short base") is displayed in percentage (percent) Display the number of places. However, although the normal base and the time base can hardly exceed 1 (100%), the base in the jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the "big hit base") is about 1 or more. Become. Therefore, in the first display area 151, the hundreds place when displaying the jackpot base as a percentage is displayed.

  In the second display area 152, a digit of one's place is displayed when displaying a base or a short time base as a percentage, while a digit of when displaying a jackpot base as a percentage is displayed. Note that the 7-segment display 150 does not display one's place when displaying the jackpot base in percentage. This is because checking up to the third significant digit of the jackpot base is almost pointless.

  The third display area 153 indicates whether the base displayed in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152 is a normal base, a time saving base, or a big hit base. In the present embodiment, when the normal base is displayed, “1” is displayed in the third display area 153. When the time saving base is displayed, “2” is displayed in the third display area 153. When the jackpot base is displayed, “3” is displayed in the third display area 153.

  The fourth display area 154 indicates whether the base displayed in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152 is an effective value or a reference value. The meaning of indicating a valid value or a reference value is to indicate whether the base has a converged value to some extent. In this embodiment, the number of fired balls from the time the power is turned on (the number of fired balls in the normal gaming state (normal number of fired balls)) and the number of fired balls in the short time state (short time fired balls) and the big hit gaming state The first condition that the number of projectiles (total number of projectiles for big hit) is "100,000" or more, or the number of times the fluctuation display of the special symbol has been executed from the time the power is turned on to "3000" If any condition of the second condition of “predetermined number of revolutions” or more is satisfied, the base is regarded as a value (valid value) converged to some extent. On the other hand, if neither of the first condition or the second condition described above is satisfied, the base is regarded as a value (reference value) which has not converged to some extent.

  Next, dynamic lighting control in the 7-segment display 150 will be described based on FIG. In the dynamic lighting control, among the four display areas 151, 152, 153, 154, the display areas which can be lighted are sequentially switched every 4 ms. Thus, it is possible to make it appear to the human eye as simultaneously emitting (lighting) light in the four display areas 151, 152, 153, 154 by using the afterimage phenomenon.

  For example, it is assumed that the time saving base as the effective value is indicated by "60%" by the dynamic lighting control. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16A, the gaming control microcomputer 101 causes the lighting portions LB1, LB3, LB4, LB5, LB6, and LB7 to light in the first display area 151. Subsequently, 4 ms later, as shown in FIG. 16B, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the lighting portions LB9, LB10, LB11, LB12, LB13, LB14 to light in the second display area 152. Subsequently, 4 ms later, as shown in FIG. 16C, the gaming control microcomputer 101 causes the lighting portions LB17, LB18, LB20, LB21, LB23 to light in the third display area 153. Subsequently, 4 ms later, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), the gaming control microcomputer 101 causes the lighting portions LB26 and LB27 to light in the fourth display area 154.

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeats the lighting control of FIG. 16 (A) → FIG. 16 (B) → FIG. 16 (C) → FIG. 16 (D) as described above. As a result, to the eye of a person who confirms the base, it appears that the 7-segment display 150 simultaneously emits light in the light emission mode indicating “6021”. As a result, the person who confirms the base can grasp that the time saving base as the effective value is "60"%.

  Here, in the present embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 193 described later is operated, the display of the normal base, the short time base, and the big hit base is switched on the 7-segment display 150. Specifically, when the RAM clear switch 193 is operated when the normal base is displayed in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152, the display on the time-short basis is displayed in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152. Switch over. At this time, in the third display area 153, “2” is displayed as a display indicating that it is a time saving base. Subsequently, when the RAM clear switch 193 is operated, the display is switched to the jackpot base display in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152. At this time, in the third display area 153, “3” is displayed as a display indicating that it is a jackpot base. Subsequently, when the RAM clear switch 193 is operated, the display is switched to the normal base display in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152. At this time, in the third display area 153, “1” is displayed as a display indicating that the normal base is displayed.

  As described above, the display of the normal base, the short time base, and the big hit base can be switched using the existing operation means of the RAM clear switch 193. Therefore, it is possible to sequentially grasp the three bases of the normal base, the short time base and the big hit base by one display of the 7-segment display 150 without using a new operation means for switching the display. is there.

4. Electrical Configuration of Game Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 (main control board) that performs control related to gaming profits such as a jackpot lottery and transition of gaming state, effects to be executed along with the progress of the game. And a payout control substrate 170 for controlling the payout of the game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control section 199 together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub drive board 162 which will be described later.

  The sub control unit 199 includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control game effects using effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 600, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame lamp 212, etc.) I hope there is.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY 1 further includes a power supply substrate 190. The power supply substrate 190 (power supply unit) externally receives an AC 24V power supply, and based on the AC 24V power supply, supplies various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To generate The power supply substrate 190 supplies the generated power to the game control substrate 100, the effect control substrate 120, and the payout control substrate 170, and also supplies the generated power to other devices via these substrates.

  The power supply substrate 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY 1, the backup power supply circuit 192 applies to a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 described later and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 described later. Supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is held even when the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply substrate 190. Power ON / OFF is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 191. It should be noted that a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 may be provided on the gaming control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the presentation RAM 124 for the presentation control board 120 may be provided on the presentation control board 120.

  Further, on the power supply substrate 190, a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 193 is mounted for causing the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming RAM 104 with respect to the gaming control substrate 100. As shown in FIG. 13, in addition to the game control board 100 being disposed on the back side (rear side) of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, various control boards including the power supply board 190 are also disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ing. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 193 and the power switch 191 can not be operated unless the employee or the base of the hall who can open the gaming machine frame 2 (inner frame 21) or the like is checked (inspected). That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 193 and the power switch 191 are operation means substantially incapable of being operated by the player. A signal based on the operation of the RAM clear switch 193 is output from the power supply substrate 190 to the game control substrate 100. In addition, the arrangement | positioning location of RAM clear switch 193 is not restricted to the power supply board 190, It can change suitably, For example, the game control board 100 may be sufficient.

  Further, a voltage monitoring circuit 194 is provided on the power supply substrate 190. The voltage monitoring circuit 194 monitors a power supply of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC 24 V). In addition, the power supply substrate 190 is provided with a power-off signal output circuit 195. The power-off signal output circuit 195 outputs a power-off signal to the game control board 100 and the payout control board 170. The power supply substrate 190 is provided with a reset signal output circuit 196. The reset signal output circuit 196 outputs a reset signal to the game control board 100, the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120.

  In this embodiment, when the power is turned on (when the power switch 191 is operated or when the power is shut off due to a power failure, etc.), the voltage of the power monitored by the voltage monitoring circuit 194 is a prescribed voltage (for example, DC12V). If it is determined that the above is true, the power-off signal output circuit 195 outputs a power-off signal to the game control board 100 and the payout control board 170. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 60 ms) elapses after the power-off signal is output (after the monitored voltage becomes equal to or higher than the specified voltage), the reset signal output circuit 196 controls the game control board 100 and the payout control. An H level reset signal is output to the substrate 170 and the effect control substrate 120. The predetermined time is set to the time required for the voltage of the monitored power supply to rise from 12V to 24V. Thus, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101), the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 (effect control microcomputer 121) perform control operations (when the power is turned on) by outputting the H level reset signal. Process) will be started.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the voltage (e.g., 24 V DC) of the power supply monitored by the voltage monitoring circuit 194 has not been detected for a predetermined period (e.g., 25 ms) due to power interruption, the power interruption signal output circuit 195 And outputs a power-off signal to the game control board 100 and the payout control board 170. Then, the reset signal output circuit 196 outputs a reset signal of L level to the game control board 100, the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 when a predetermined time elapses after the power-off signal is output. It has become. The fixed time is set to the time required to complete the control process related to the power failure after grasping the power failure. Thus, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101), the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 (effect control microcomputer 121) complete the control operation by outputting the L level reset signal. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the game ROM 103. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 to be executed and a gaming I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special view reserve storage unit 105 (the first special view reserve storage unit 105a and the second special view reserve storage unit 105b) and the common view reserve storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the game control board 100, and a signal from the game control board 100 is output to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting opening sensor 11a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the special winning opening sensor 14a, the general winning opening sensor 10a, the discharge opening sensor 30a, and the frame opening sensor 2a are connected It is done.

  The first starting opening sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting opening 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting opening 11. The second starting opening sensor 12 a is provided in the second starting opening 12 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting opening 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball having passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14 a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The discharge port sensor 30a is provided in the discharge port 33 (the lower end of the downstream discharge path Q2) (see FIG. 11) and detects the gaming ball that has entered the discharge port 33 (passes through the downstream discharge path Q2) It is. The frame opening sensor 2a is provided on the inner frame 21 (see FIG. 2) and detects the opening (opening of the gaming machine frame 2) of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22.

  Further, as the solenoids, a power-chul solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew open / close member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT open / close member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

  Furthermore, on the game control board 100, a special view display 81 (first special view display 81a and second special view display 81b), a general view display 82, a special view hold display 83 (first special view hold display) Device 83a and the second special view hold display 83b), and the common view hold display 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for monitoring the payout. In the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (provided adjacent to a pachinko gaming machine PY1 and capable of lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted), and a prize ball payout device 73. As well as being connected, the launcher 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  Further, a 7-segment display 150 is attached to the game control board 100 (see FIG. 14). In the 7-segment display 150, dynamic lighting control is executed based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 (see FIG. 16).

  The payout control board 170 drives the winning ball motor 73m of the winning ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the gaming control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to thereby receive a winning ball. We pay out of and pay out of rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 72, the touch switch 72a detects a touch on the handle 72k, and the launch volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the gaming ball is fired with a strength according to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

  In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 is possible. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction control means is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the effect control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, "effect control microcomputer") 121 is mounted which controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes a program stored in a effect ROM 123 storing a program or the like for controlling effects as the game progresses, a effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 An effect CPU 122 and an effect I / O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, to the effect control board 120, an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit), and a sub drive board 162 (sub drive circuit) are connected. An image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140, and a speaker 600 is connected to the sound control board 161. Further, to the sub drive substrate 162, a board lamp 54, a board movable body 55k, and a frame lamp 212 are connected.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. Have. In the image ROM 142, still image data or moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects and the like from the speaker 600 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 600 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 600 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may perform voice control. Further, in this case, sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 generates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emission color, lamp driving data) for determining the light emission mode of each lamp, and light emission for each lamp according to the light emission pattern data Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Furthermore, based on the command received from the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the movable board 55k via the sub drive board 162. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) for determining the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and drives the motor for driving the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub drive substrate 162, and in that case, the CPU may perform lighting control of the lamp and drive control of the movable board 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub drive substrate 162, and data on a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  Further, to the effect control board 120, an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

  17 and 18 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and it is not the case that only the substrate shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is provided. Except for the game control board 100, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 may be configured as one board, or even if one board shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is configured as a plurality of boards. good.

5. Description of jackpot, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there are "jackpot" and "off" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special view display 81. In the case of "disengagement", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special view display 81. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the big winning opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type (type of big hit) of the special symbol stopped and displayed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

  In the jackpot game, in this embodiment, a plurality of round games (unit opening game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is over (Also denoted as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the winning opening during the round game is included in the opening round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The type of jackpot is as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the present embodiment is roughly divided into two types. The odds are a big hit and usually a big hit. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

  More specifically, the probability change jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the special figure 1 lottery (the first special symbol lottery), from 1R to 8R open the big winning opening 14 for up to 29.5 seconds per 1R 9R to 16R are jackpots that open the big winning opening 14 for up to 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the substantial number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds refers to the number of rounds in which the game ball can win the game up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these jackpots from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is extremely short, making it an unforeseeable round of winning balls. In addition, when it is elected by a lottery of the special figure 1, it is stopped and displayed “the special figure 1 _ definite strange symbol” on the 1st special figure indicator 81a, when it is elected as “the usual big hit”, The “special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

  Moreover, the probability change big hit and the normal big hit which can be won by the drawing of the special figure 2 (drawing of the second special symbol) are the big hit opening the big winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for up to 29.5 seconds per 1R. That is, these jackpots also have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. If the special figure 2 wins the "probable variation big hit", the second special figure display 81b stops displaying the "special figure 2 _ probability variation symbol", and if the "normal big hit" is won, the second "Special figure 2_ normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on special figure indicator 81b.

  Regardless of which jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later. The power-supply control state continues until the next jackpot win if it is controlled according to the high probability state. On the other hand, in the case of control according to the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of power support (time reduction number) is set to 100 times. The number of times of power support is the number of times of upper limit execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the power support control state.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the distribution ratio of jackpots in the drawing of the special figure 1 and the drawing of the special drawing 2 is 65% for the probability change jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, when the jackpot is won based on the drawing of the special figure 1, while the jackpot game of which the actual number of rounds is eight rounds is executed, when the jackpot is won based on the drawing of the special figure 2 It is set that the lottery of the special figure 2 is more advantageous for the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game of 16 rounds is executed.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed based on the "jackpot random number", and a lottery for winning jackpot type is performed based on the "hit type random number". As shown in FIG. 20A, 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 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning on the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 include “reach random numbers” and “variation pattern random numbers” in addition to the jackpot random number and the per type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not reach is to be generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach is a state in which one of the plurality of effect symbols is displayed as the remaining variable symbols are displayed, and the jackpot is won depending on which symbol the variable symbols being displayed are stopped and displayed. It is the state (for example, the state of "7 7 7") which becomes a combination of the effect design shown. In addition, the effect pattern stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  Further, 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. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include the normal symbol random numbers (performing random numbers) shown in FIG. 20 (B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform the auxiliary game to open the electric chew 12D. Normal symbol random numbers take values in the range of 0-65535.

6. Description of gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special view display 81 and the common view display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 have a probability change function and a change time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special view display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be the jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 21A). That is, when the probability change function of the special view display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special view display 81 (that is, the stop pattern) becomes a big hit design Becomes higher.

  Further, a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special view display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and a state not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table which is determined such that the selection of a variation pattern having a short variation time is greater than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 22). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special view display 81 is activated, a short fluctuation time can be easily selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol, as compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of the special figure reserve is increased, and a valid winning to the starting opening (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reserve) is easily generated. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot under the progress of a smooth game.

  The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special view display 81 may operate at the same time, or only one of them may operate. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the common drawing display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special drawing display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the general display 82 operate in the short time state and do not operate in the short time state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the hit determination (determination of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol collision determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is greater than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-short time state See FIG. 21 (C)). In other words, when the probability fluctuation function of the generic display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the generic display 82 will normally be a symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-short time state, but is 1 second in the short time state (see FIG. 21D). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the open time of the electric chow 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time short state (see FIG. 23). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 12D is activated. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the electric chow 12D in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time short state (see FIG. 23). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening the electric tube 12D is activated.

  In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function of the general display 82 and the open time extension function and open frequency increase function of the electric Chu 12D are activated, compared with the case where these functions are not activated. The electric chow 12D is frequently opened, and the gaming ball is frequently prized at the second starting opening 12. As a result, the base which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the non-operating state is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand. The high base state is a state in which so-called power supply control (control to support winning of the second starting opening 12 by the power control 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as a power supply control state or an easy ball entering state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-entering easy state.

  The high base state may not activate all the functions described above. That is, the operation of one or more functions among the probability change function of the common drawing display 82, the change time shortening function of the common drawing display 82, the open time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the open frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D. Thus, the electric chew 12D may be more easily released than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the short time state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by the winning of the odd variation jackpot is the high probability state and the time saving state and the high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "high probability high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in the present embodiment) or the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the high probability high base state continues substantially until the next jackpot win. It is to be noted that the termination condition of the high probability / high base state may be a jackpot and the jackpot game may be executed.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by the winning of the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state or low probability state) and a short time state and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as "low probability high base state". The low probability high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) or the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time-shortening state, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly called "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal game state". In addition, the state during the execution of the special game (big hit game) is referred to as "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a "special game state".

  In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is made to enter the right gaming area 6R (see FIG. 4) by right hitting. This is because the electric control 12D is more easily released than the low base state by the electric support control, and the winning of the second starting opening 12 is easier than the winning of the first starting opening 11. . Therefore, the game ball is passed to the gate 13 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery, and the right strike is performed to win the game ball to the second starting opening 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start winnings (winnings on the starting opening) rather than hitting the left. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is made to enter the left gaming area 6L (see FIG. 4) by left hitting. Since the power support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the power choke 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting opening 11 than winning the second starting opening 12 It is because it has become. Therefore, in order to win the game ball in the first starting opening 11, a left strike is performed. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting winnings rather than right-handed.

Initial Display on 7.7-Seg Display Next, initial display on the 7-segment display 150 will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to display a base (normal base, time base, jackpot base) by the 7-segment display 150 (see FIG. 14) disposed on the game control board 100. Therefore, by checking the base, it is possible to determine whether the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is subjected to a failure, a defect or an unauthorized modification. However, the base displayed on the 7-segment display 150 is based on the premise that the 7-segment display 150 is functioning properly, and the 7-segment display 150 itself is broken or malfunctioning or incorrect. It is not that there is no possibility that some modifications have been made.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, an initial display indicating that the 7-segment display 150 is normal is performed by the 7-segment display 150. Thus, by confirming the initial display on the 7-segment display 150, it is possible to grasp that the 7-segment display 150 itself is functioning properly. Here, the method of executing the initial display becomes a problem.

  Since the 7-segment display 150 is disposed on the game control board 100, the initial display is executed by the game control microcomputer 101. In this case, the following method can be considered. First, as a first method, it is conceivable to make the initial display executable by operating the operation unit for effect such as the input unit 40k and the select button 42k. However, in this method, detection signals of the input section detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 18) can not be transmitted to the game control board 100 due to technical limitations of the gaming machine. Also, as a second method, there is a method of providing new operation means capable of transmitting a predetermined signal to the game control microcomputer 101 which performs initial display, on the game control board 100 or at a portion different from the game control board 100. Conceivable. However, in this method, the design change of the existing game control board or the like becomes large, and the development cost may be too large. Furthermore, employees of the game arcade, inspectors and the like need special operations at the time of confirmation, which may make the confirmation operation complicated.

  So, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the power is turned on from the power supply substrate 190 to the game control board 100 (control unit, game control unit), the microcomputer 101 for game control starts with 7 segment indicator 150 (display means). I am trying to execute the display. Thus, it is not necessary to provide a new operation means for executing the initial display on the conventional pachinko gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the design change from becoming large and the development cost from becoming too large. Furthermore, since an employee or inspector of the game arcade does not need a special operation at the time of confirmation, it is possible to simply carry out the operation of confirming the initial display.

  By the way, the microcomputer for game control 101 in the field of gaming machines has a large technical limitation, and its processing capacity is greatly restricted. Therefore, if the game control microcomputer 101 executes a new control process (initial display process) related to the initial display in parallel with the control process (game control process) related to the progress of the game, the processing load is It will increase.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the initial display process only during the execution of the activation delay process before the game control process (specific control process) is started after the power is turned on. There is. Here, the activation delay process by the gaming control microcomputer 101 will be described. Although the game control microcomputer 101 starts the control operation based on the input of the H level reset signal when the power is turned on, the game control process does not immediately start from the timing when the reset signal is input. That is, the microcomputer 101 for game control executes the activation delay process for a predetermined standby time (for example, 5 seconds) after inputting the reset signal, and starts the game control process after the activation delay process is finished. It has become.

  The reason for providing the start delay processing in this way is based on the following reasons. That is, if the activation delay process is not provided, the game control process is executed immediately after the game control microcomputer 101 inputs the reset signal, and the command (command signal) is transmitted to the effect control board 120. It can happen. In such a case, although the effect control microcomputer 121 is not activated yet, the command can be sent, which may cause an inability to cope with the problem. Therefore, by executing the activation delay process, the game control microcomputer 101 can reliably delay the start of the game control process than the activation of the effect control microcomputer 121, and the effect control microcomputer 121 as described above is supported. It is possible to avoid problems that can not be done.

  As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the activation delay process from the timing when the reset signal is input when the power is turned on, and in the present embodiment, performs the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 while the activation delay process is being executed. . Specifically, the activation delay process is a process only waiting for the waiting time to elapse based on the 4 ms interrupt signal, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 101 is increased as in the game control process. It is not a thing. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an increase in processing load by executing the initial display process only while the start delay process is being performed. That is, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display unit 150 without affecting the game control processing that is most important for the game control microcomputer 101 (without inhibiting the original function of the game control microcomputer 101). It is possible. The waiting time associated with the execution of the activation delay process is not limited to 5 seconds, and can be appropriately changed as long as the start of the game control process can be delayed rather than the activation of the effect control microcomputer 121.

  Here, the display mode of the initial display in the present embodiment will be described. In the initial display on the 7-segment display 150, with the start of the start delay process, as shown in FIG. 24A, all the lit portions from the first display area 151 to the fourth display area 154 are lit. . That is, the lit portions LB1 to LB8 in the first display region 151, the lit portions LB9 to LB16 in the second display region 152, the lit portions LB17 to LB24 in the third display region 153, and the fourth display region 154. The lighted portions LB25 to LB32 are all lighted. Then, at the end of the activation delay process, as shown in FIG. 24B, all the lighted parts from the first display area 151 to the fourth display area 154 are extinguished.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when confirming the display mode of the initial display, the first display area 151 for about 5 seconds after the power is turned on (for 5 seconds after the game control microcomputer 101 is activated). It is sufficient to visually recognize the state in which all the lighting parts from the second display area 154 to the fourth display area 154 are on. Thus, since the display mode of the initial display is simple and easy to understand, it is possible to easily grasp the state in which the initial display is performed by the 7-segment display 150.

  In the present embodiment, dynamic lighting control is performed even in the initial display. That is, as shown in FIG. 25A, the gaming control microcomputer 101 lights all the lighting parts LB1 to LB8 of the first display area 151. Subsequently, 4 ms later, as shown in FIG. 25B, the gaming control microcomputer 101 causes all the lighting portions LB9 to LB16 of the second display area 152 to light. Subsequently, after 4 ms, as shown in FIG. 25C, the gaming control microcomputer 101 lights all the lighting portions LB17 to LB24 of the third display area 153. Subsequently, 4 ms later, as shown in FIG. 25D, the gaming control microcomputer 101 causes all the lighting portions LB24 to LB32 of the fourth display area 154 to light. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 repeats the lighting control of FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) as described above. As a result, to the eye of a person who confirms the initial display, all the lighting parts from the first display area 151 to the fourth display area 154 in the 7-segment display 150 appear to be simultaneously lit.

8. Control Operation of Pachinko Machine Next, the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 101 (control means) will be described based on FIGS. 26 to 32, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described based on FIGS. 33 to 37. . First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

  [Main control main processing] When the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 inputs a reset signal of H level from the reset signal output circuit 196 of the power supply board 190 at the time of power on, Read and execute the program of the main control main process shown in. A counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 101 are provided in the gaming RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is performed. The “game control process” described in the present embodiment is a control process that affects the result of the game, and is a process from step S002 to step S005 that is executed after the power-on process (S001). is there. Next to the power-on process (S001), the interruption is inhibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. 20 are updated by adding one. Each random number counter value is returned to "0" and added again when reaching the upper limit value. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0”, or may be randomly changed. 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 updating process (S003) is finished, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the main timer interrupt process (S005) is possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is completed, until the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while the interrupt is disabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

  [Power-on process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the power-on process (S001), the gaming control microcomputer 101 first executes an activation delay process described later (S010). Then, after the activation delay process (S010), permission setting of access to the game RAM 104 is performed (S011). This makes it possible to write and read information on the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 193 has been operated (whether or not it is ON) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 193 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 then determined whether the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 32) described later.

  If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), since there is a possibility that the power is not normally shut off, 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 this is compared with the checksum calculated at power-off (see step S402 in FIG. 32) S015). The checksum is the sum of the gaming information stored in the gaming RAM 104, which is regarded as a numerical value. If the values of the checksums do not match (NO in S015), the stored content of the gaming RAM 104 is not normal, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the values of the checksums match (YES in S015), it is determined that the stored contents of the gaming RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

  In step S016, setting management of the work area of the game RAM 104 at power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery time information is read out from the gaming ROM 103, and this power recovery time information is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 101 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 game RAM 104 is cleared. Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 101 performs initial setting of the work area of the gaming RAM 104 (S019). In the process of this initial setting, initial setting information read from the gaming ROM 103 is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM clear has been performed to the effect control board 120 (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

  In step S021, for example, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed as other initial settings, and the present process ends.

  [Startup Delay Process] The launch delay process (S010) is a process to delay the start of the game control process. As shown in FIG. 28, in the activation delay process (S010), the gaming control microcomputer 101 first determines whether an interrupt signal (pulse) output every 4 ms has been input (S021). If it is input (YES in S021), the value of the delay counter is incremented by "1" (S023), and the process proceeds to step S024. The delay counter counts a period for delaying the start of the game control process. On the other hand, if the interrupt signal is not input (NO in S021), the initial display process is executed (S022), and the process returns to step S021 again.

  The initial display process (S022) is a process for executing the initial display shown in FIG. Specifically, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeats the lighting control shown in FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) every 4 ms. As a result, it is possible to make it appear as if all the lighting parts from the first display area 151 to the fourth display area 154 are on at the same time in the 7-segment display 150.

  In step S024, it is determined whether the value of the delay counter has reached "1250" or more. If it is less than "1250" (NO in S024), it means that 5 seconds have not elapsed since the activation of the game control microcomputer 101, and the process returns to the initial display process of step S022. On the other hand, if it is "1250" or more (YES in S024), an initial display end process is executed (S025). In the initial display end process (S025), as shown in FIG. 24B, all the lighting parts from the first display area 151 to the fourth display area 154 in the 7-segment display unit 150 are extinguished. Thus, it is possible to execute the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 only for 5 seconds after the game control microcomputer 101 is activated. Then, the processing from step S002 to step S005 (game control processing, see FIG. 26) is not started for only 5 seconds. After the initial display end process of step S025, the value of the delay counter is reset to "0" in step S026, and this process ends.

  [Main-side Timer Interrupt Processing] The gaming control microcomputer 101 repeats the main-side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 29 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, the hit type random number for deciding the type of the jackpot, the reach random number for deciding whether or not to be in the reach state in the effect symbol variation production, and the fluctuation pattern. A random number updating process is performed to update the variation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (per random number) and the like used in the normal symbol lottery (S101). Note that at least a part of 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. If all the random numbers are hardware random numbers, there is no need to update the random numbers by software. In addition, the random number generation circuit may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 101.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an input process described later (S102). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a start opening sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the starting opening sensor detection process (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a or the second starting opening sensor 12a, it is indicated that there are less than four pending memories corresponding to the starting opening where the winning detection was made. As a condition, random numbers such as a big hit random number (big hit random number, hit type random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number (see FIG. 20A)) are acquired. In addition, if there is passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 20B) is acquired on condition that the number of common drawing reservations is less than four.

  In the special operation processing (S104), random numbers such as the jackpot random numbers obtained in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S103) are detected using predetermined determination tables (see FIGS. 19, 21A, 21B, and 22). judge. And display (a change display and a stop display) of the special symbol for showing the result of a big hit lottery is performed. At the time of displaying this special symbol, the variation start command including the information of the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. And, as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, when the jackpot has been won, the jackpot game to open the jackpot 14 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and opening number, see FIG. 19) according to the type of jackpot Play (special game). At the time of execution of this jackpot game, an opening command including information on the type of the jackpot symbol that has won is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In the special operation process (S104), when the random number such as the big hit random number is not stored, a customer waiting standby command for causing the microcomputer 121 for effect control to execute customer waiting effect is set.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting opening sensor detection process (S103) is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIG. 21C). And the display (a change display and a stop display) of the normal symbol for alerting | reporting the determination result is performed. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, when the normal winning symbol has been elected, the auxiliary game to open the electric chew 12D according to the predetermined opening pattern (opening time or number of opening, see FIG. 23) according to the gaming state Do. Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes an output process (S106) described later to finish the present process.

  [Input Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the input process (S102), various sensors (first start port sensor 11a, second start port sensor 12a, special winning port) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 The detection signal detected by the sensor 14a, the general winning opening sensor 10a, the discharge port sensor 30a, and the frame opening sensor 2a (see FIG. 17) is read (S201). Then, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is a signal (discharge detection signal) based on the detection of the discharge port sensor 30a (S202).

  If it is determined in step S202 that it is a discharge detection signal (YES in S202), the value of the counter for counting the number of discharged balls (the number of gaming balls having passed the discharge port 33, ie, the number of fired balls) is "1". The discharged ball number counting process (shot ball number counting process) to be added is executed (S203), and the process proceeds to step S204. Thus, it is possible to count the number of fired balls based on the detection by the outlet sensor 30a. However, in the present embodiment, the process of step S203 is specifically as follows. That is, the counter is divided for each gaming state, and if it is the normal gaming state, the value of the normal discharge ball number counter is added, and if it is the time saving state, the value of the time saving discharge ball number counter is added, If the jackpot gaming state, the value of the jackpot ball number counter is added. Thus, the number of fired balls (the number of discharged balls) for each gaming state is counted. If it is determined in step S202 that the signal is not a discharge detection signal (NO in S202), the process passes step S203 and proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the detection signal read in step S201 is a winning detection signal related to the payout of the winning balls (winning in various types of winning openings) (S204). If it is a prize detection signal (YES in S204), the winning balls number table (not shown) stored in the gaming ROM 103 is referred to. Then, a winning ball count counting process is performed in which the value of the counter for counting the winning balls is added by the value of the winning balls according to the type of the winning opening (S205). However, in the present embodiment, the process of step S205 is specifically as follows. That is, the counter is divided for each gaming state, and if it is the normal gaming state, the value of the regular winning ball number counter is added, and if it is the time saving state, the value of the hour saving ball number counter is added, If the jackpot gaming state, the value of the jackpot ball number counter is added. Thus, the number of winning balls per gaming state is counted. In step S205, a winning ball command for paying out the number of winning balls according to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170 by an output process (S106) described later. If it is determined in step S204 that it is not a winning detection signal (NO in S204), the process passes step S205 and proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether the gaming machine frame 2 is open (the inner frame 21 is with respect to the outer frame 22), that is, whether a detection signal of the ON state is received from the frame opening sensor 2a. If it is received (YES in S206), it is then determined whether or not the customer is waiting (S207). The customer waiting state is a state in which the variable display of the special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed. If it is a customer waiting state (YES in S207), base arithmetic processing is executed (S208).

  In the base calculation process (S208), a normal base, a short time base, and a jackpot base are calculated. Specifically, the value of the normal winning ball number counter is divided by the value of the normal discharging ball number counter to calculate the normal base. In addition, the value of the hour saving ball number counter is divided by the value of the time discharging ball number counter to calculate a time saving base. Also, the value of the jackpot ball number counter is divided by the value of the jackpot ball number counter to calculate the jackpot base. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S206 is NO or when the determination result of step S207 is NO, the process proceeds to step S209 without executing the base arithmetic process of step S208.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the base arithmetic processing (S208) is performed only when the display condition that the gaming machine frame 2 is open and waiting for a customer is satisfied. This is based on the following reasons. That is, the gaming control microcomputer 101 of the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 has a processing capability limited. Then, during the execution of the variation display of the special symbol and during the control to the jackpot gaming state (game control state), compared with the customer waiting state, for the gaming control microcomputer 101, control processing with a large load is being executed. Therefore, temporarily, in addition to the control process (specific control process) in the control process (specific control process) or the jackpot gaming state control related to the variable display of the special symbol for the game control microcomputer 101, division of heavy load If the processing up to the base arithmetic processing (S208) is performed, the processing load may be excessive.

  From the above, in the gaming control state in which the control processing load is large, the base arithmetic processing (S208) is not performed, and in the customer waiting state in which the control processing load is small, the game control is performed by performing the base arithmetic processing (S208) It is possible to distribute the load of control processing of the microcomputer 101. Further, as described later, when the gaming machine frame 2 is closed or not waiting for customers (when the display condition is not satisfied), the base is not displayed on the 7-segment display 150. Therefore, when the base is not displayed, unnecessary control processing is not performed by not executing the base arithmetic processing (S208).

  In step S209, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 193 has been operated. If it is not operated (NO in S209), the process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, if it is operated (YES in S209), the value of the display flag at the current time is switched (S210). Here, the display flag will be described. The display flag indicates which one of the normal base, the short time base, and the jackpot base to display. When the value of the display flag is "1", it indicates that the base is displayed normally. When the value of the display flag is “2”, it indicates that the time saving base is displayed. When the value of the display flag is “3”, it indicates that the jackpot base is displayed. Thus, in the process of step S210, if the value of the display flag is "1", switching to "2" is performed, and if the value of the display flag is "2", switching to "3", the value of the display flag is " If it is 3 ", it is switched to" 1 ".

  In step S211, other input setting processing is executed, and this processing ends. For example, when the fraud detection signal by detection of a magnetic sensor, an impact sensor, etc. is input, the process for performing a fraud alerting | reporting as another input setting process (S211) is performed.

  [Output Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the output process (S106), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the gaming machine frame 2 is open (the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22), That is, it is determined whether or not there is detection by the frame opening sensor 2a (S301). If the gaming machine frame 2 is closed (NO in S301), that is, there is no detection by the frame opening sensor 2a, the game display process is executed (S306), and the process proceeds to step S307. The game display process (S306) is a process for displaying (including a variable display and a stop display) on the display unit 8 game information (such as a special symbol or a game state) relating to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 2 is open (YES in S301), it is then determined whether or not a customer waiting state is established (S302). If it is not in the customer waiting state (NO in S302), it means that the game is in progress, the game display process is executed (S306), and the process proceeds to step S307. On the other hand, if it is a customer waiting state (YES in S302), the value of the display flag is confirmed (S303). That is, it is confirmed whether the value of the display flag is "1", "2" or "3". Thereby, it is determined whether the base to be displayed is a normal base or a short time base or a big hit base.

  Subsequently, a valid value determination process is performed to determine whether the base to be displayed is the valid value or the reference value (S304). Specifically, the first condition that the number of fired balls from the time when the power is turned on (the total number of normally fired balls, the number of short fired balls and the number of big hit balls) is "100,000" or more, or If any of the second condition is satisfied that the number of times the fluctuation display of the special symbol has been executed until the current time from when the character is inserted is "3000" (predetermined number of rotations) times or more, the base is It is determined that the value has converged to some extent (valid value). On the other hand, if neither the first condition nor the second condition described above is satisfied, the base is determined to be a value (reference value) that has not yet converged.

  Then, in step S305, a base display process for displaying a base on the 7-segment display 150 is performed by dynamic lighting control, and the process proceeds to step S307. Thus, in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152, the value of the base is displayed in two digits by the base display process (S305). Further, in the third display area 153, it is shown whether the value of the displayed base is a normal base, a short time base, or a big hit base. In the fourth display area 154, it is indicated whether the displayed value of the base is a valid value or a reference value (see FIG. 16).

  In step S307, as another output setting process, a command or the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 is output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, etc. Finish.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the game display processing (S306) is executed if the gaming machine frame 2 is closed, or if the variable display of the special symbol or the big hit game is being executed. On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 2 is open and the variable display of the special symbol and the big hit game are not executed, the base display process (S305) is executed. In other words, the display condition (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “display condition”) for displaying the base on the 7-segment display 150 is limited to the condition that the gaming machine frame 2 is open and waiting for customers. There is. The reason for limiting display conditions in this way is based on the following reasons.

  First, in order to allow a person who confirms the base to confirm the base as reliable information, the 7-segment indicator 150 is disposed on the game control board 100 (see FIG. 14). Therefore, the 7-segment display 150 can not be visually recognized unless the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. Therefore, it is preferable to set the display condition to the opening of the gaming machine frame 2 that allows the 7-segment display 150 to be visible. In other words, when the gaming machine frame 2 is open, basically, it is not necessary to display the gaming information (special symbol etc.) on the indicator 8 as the gaming by the player is not performed. Preferred.

  However, immediately after the gaming machine slot 2 is opened, the variation display of the special symbol is still executed, or the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and the variation display of the special symbol is displayed. There is a possibility that it will be started. In this case, the game information must be displayed on the display 8. That is, display processing (play display processing (S306)) of the game information in the indicator 8 and display processing (base display processing (S305)) of the base in the 7-segment display 150 are alternatively executed. Because of this, it is necessary to make the 7-segment display 150 not display the base. Thus, in addition to the display condition being open of the gaming machine frame 2, the display condition is restricted to being in the customer waiting state. In addition, the base is not shown to the player, but mainly to the person who checks whether or not the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been tampered with. It is sufficient if it is displayed on. Therefore, it is not necessary to display the base during the game, and there is no problem even if the display conditions are restricted as described above.

  [Power-off monitoring process] In the power-off monitoring process (S107), as shown in FIG. 32, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the power-off signal is input (S401), and if there is no input (S401) End the process. The power-off signal is output from the power-off signal output circuit 195 of the power supply substrate 190 if the voltage of the monitored power supply (for example, DC 24 V) is not detected for a predetermined period (for example, 25 ms) as described above. It is a thing. If the power-off signal is input (YES in S401), the checksum is calculated and stored in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S402), and the power-off flag is turned on (S403). Then, the setting for prohibiting access to the game RAM 104 is set (S404). This makes it impossible to write or read information on the gaming RAM 104. Thereafter, loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 29).

  In parallel with the above-described processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. The operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described below.

  [Sub control main processing] When the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 inputs a reset signal of H level from the reset signal output circuit 196 of the power supply board 190 at the time of power on, the effect ROM 123 shown in FIG. The program of the sub control main process shown in is read out and executed. A counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, and the like that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the sub control main processing, it is determined whether the sub power-off flag (flag turned on at power-off) is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the content of the effect RAM 124 is not normal even if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the effect After initialization (S4002), the process proceeds to step S4003.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4001 is YES, that is, the sub-side power-off flag is turned ON due to a power failure, but if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal, then the RAM clear is continued. It is determined whether a notification command has been received (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 is cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 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 effect RAM 124.

  In step S4003, other initial settings are performed. In other initial settings, for example, settings of the effect CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed. In addition, if the sub-side power off flag is on, it is turned off.

  In step S4004, the interrupt is 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. In addition, as random numbers for effect determination, random numbers for effect pattern determination for determining an effect pattern, random numbers for variation effect pattern determination for determining a change effect pattern, random numbers for advance effect effect determination for determining various advance notice effects Etc. The random number updating method can be the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. The random number value may be added by two instead of one by one when updating. The same applies to the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (such as a fluctuation effect, an opening effect, a round effect, and a jackpot effect including an ending effect) using the image display device 50 according to the command. The effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 600 via the sound control board 161 in accordance with the execution of various effects by the image control board 140, and the board lamp 54 and frame lamp via the sub drive board 162. The light 212 is emitted. Further, the movable board 55k is driven via the sub drive substrate 162. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the reception interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) becomes possible.

  [Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, the strobe signal sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121 And other interrupt processing (S4009, S4010) to be executed with priority. As shown in FIG. 34, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an effect pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 35, 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) are created based on detection signals from the input part detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 18) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 18).

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4304) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is sent to the sub drive substrate 162 in order to make the panel lamp 54 and frame lamp 212 emit light Output. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data is created or output in order to drive the plate movable body 55k at a timing that matches the effect. That is, in accordance with the drive data, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode. Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 36, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed to store the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process in the rendering RAM 124 (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process is performed to set the display content and the like of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) (S4303).

  After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212) or creates audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 600) and generates audio Other processing such as outputting to the control board 161 or updating various effects determination random numbers is executed (S4304).

  [Receiving Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the receiving command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the change start command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401), If it has been received, the fluctuation effect start process (S4402) is performed. In the fluctuation effect start process (S4402), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation effect start command for starting the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. In addition, the fluctuation production start command includes time of fluctuation production, fluctuation display mode of production design, presence or absence of reach production, content of reach production, presence or absence of SW effect (effect button effect), content of SW effect, effect development configuration, The information of the fluctuation production pattern which shows the detailed contents of the fluctuation production such as the kind of background of the production design is included.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if it is received, a change effect end process (S4404) is performed. In the fluctuation effect end process (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation effect end command for ending the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if it has been received, an opening effect selection process (S4406) is performed. In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect according to the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if it is received, a round effect selection process (S4408) is performed. In the round effect selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting a round effect according to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if it is received, the ending effect selection process (S4410) is performed. In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a pattern (content) of an ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect according to the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, as another process (S4411), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a process for performing an effect accompanying the fluctuation display of a normal symbol). Then, the reception command analysis process ends.

9. As described above in detail, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when power is supplied to the game control board 100, the microcomputer 101 for game control is, as shown in FIG. An initial display indicating that the segment display 150 is normal can be performed by the 7-segment display 150. Thus, by automatically displaying the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 when the power is turned on, it is possible to simply check whether the 7-segment display 150 functions normally without requiring a special operation. It is possible.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the 7-segment display 150 is performed by the gaming control microcomputer 101 that executes gaming control processing (such as variation display of special symbols and big hit gaming) that affects the result of gaming. Execute initial display. Therefore, for example, compared with the case where the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the initial display, it is possible to make a person who confirms the initial display recognize it as the initial display by the reliable control means.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the initial display process (S022) during the execution delay process (S010) before starting the game control process, while the game is played While the control process is being performed, the initial display process (S022) is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the initial display without imposing a large processing load on the gaming control microcomputer 101. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 can execute initial display without affecting the execution of the game control process.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, all of the lighting portions provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 light as initial display on the 7-segment display 150. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, all of the lighting portions provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 are extinguished. Thus, since the display mode of the initial display is very simple and easy to understand, it is possible for a person who confirms the initial display to easily determine that the display mode is the initial display.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the 7-segment indicator 150 is disposed on the game control board 100. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 calculates a base (specific value) based on the number of the launch balls, which is the number of the game balls detected by the outlet sensor 30a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16, it is possible to display the calculated base on the 7-segment display 150. In this way, the employee or inspector of the game arcade checks the base displayed on the 7-segment display 150 to determine whether the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is damaged or malfunctioned or improperly modified. It is possible to

10. Modified Example A modified example will be described below. In addition, in description of the example of a change, about the structure similar to pachinko game machine PY1 of the said form, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modification may be combined appropriately. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted if they are not described as essential in the present specification.

Second Embodiment
Next, the second embodiment will be described based on FIG. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, all of the lighting portions provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 are lit as the initial display on the 7-segment display 150. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the game control microcomputer 101 executes initial display on the 7-segment display 150 by initial display processing (see step S022 in FIG. 28).

  That is, first, as shown in FIG. 38A, the lighted portion LB1 of the first display area 151 is lighted. Next, as shown in FIG. 38B, the lighted portion LB2 of the first display area 151 is lighted. Thereafter, in the first display area 151, the lighting portions LB33LB4⇒LB5⇒LB6⇒LB7⇒LB8 are sequentially lit.

  Then, when lighting of each lighting portion in the first display region 151 is finished, subsequently, lighting portions LB9⇒LB1010LB11⇒LB12⇒LB13⇒LB14⇒LB15⇒LB16 are sequentially lighted in the second display region 152. . Then, when lighting of each lighting portion in the second display region 152 is finished, subsequently, in the third display region 153, lighting portions LB17 LB LB18 LB LB19 LB LB20 LB LB21 LB LB22 LB LB22 LB LB23 LB LB24 are sequentially lighted . Then, when lighting of each lighting portion in the third display region 153 is finished, subsequently, lighting portions LB25 表示 LB26⇒LB27LBLB28⇒LB29⇒LB30 are sequentially lighted in the fourth display region 154.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38C, the lighting portion LB31 of the fourth display area 154 is turned on. Finally, as shown in FIG. 38D, the lighting portion LB32 of the fourth display area 154 is turned on. As described above, the gaming control microcomputer 101 sequentially turns on each lighting portion provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 as initial display processing (see step S022 shown in FIG. 28) for 5 seconds after activation. Let Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, all the lit portions are extinguished as initial display end processing (see step S025 shown in FIG. 28).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, as the initial display on the 7-segment display 150, each lighting portion provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 lights one by one in order . Therefore, it is possible to confirm that each of the lighting parts LB1 to LB32 can be lighted individually (each alone).

Third Embodiment
Next, the third embodiment will be described based on FIG. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, as the initial display on the 7-segment display 150, the lighting portions provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 are sequentially lighted one by one. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the game control microcomputer 101 executes initial display on the 7-segment display 150 by initial display processing (see step S022 in FIG. 28).

  That is, first, as shown in FIG. 39A, the lighting portions LB1 to LB8 of the first display area 151 are lighted. Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), the lighting portions LB9 to LB16 of the second display area 152 are lighted. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 39C, the lighting portions LB17 to LB24 of the third display area 153 are turned on. Finally, as shown in FIG. 39D, the lighting portions LB25 to LB32 of the fourth display area 154 are lighted. As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the initial display process (see step S022 shown in FIG. 28) for five seconds after activation, and the first display area 151 displays the first display area 151 for the display area where all the lighted parts are lit. The areas 154 are switched one by one in order. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, all the lit portions are extinguished as initial display end processing (see step S025 shown in FIG. 28).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, all of the lighted portions in one of the four display areas 151 to 154 are displayed as an initial display on the 7-segment display 150. The state of lighting is switched in order for each display area. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that lighting can be performed independently for each display area from the first display area 151 to the fourth display area 154.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described based on FIG. In the first to third embodiments, the display mode of the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 does not have a specific meaning. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the display mode of the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 has a specific meaning regarding the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  In the fourth embodiment, four-digit "14A2" is used as information (specific identification information) indicating the type of pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the game control microcomputer 101 executes initial display on the 7-segment display 150 by initial display processing (see step S022 in FIG. 28).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 40, the lighted parts LB2 and LB3 of the first display area 151, the lighted parts LB10, LB11, LB14 and LB15 of the second display area 152, and the lighted parts LB17 and LB18 of the third display area 153. , LB19, LB21, LB22, and LB23, and lighting portions LB25, LB26, LB28, LB29, and LB31 of the fourth display area 154 are lighted. As described above, the gaming control microcomputer 101 displays “14A2” on the 7-segment display 150 as initial display processing (see step S022 shown in FIG. 28) for 5 seconds after activation. The display of "14A2" is performed by dynamic lighting control. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, all the lit portions are extinguished as initial display end processing (see step S025 shown in FIG. 28).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, “14A2” indicating the type of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed as an initial display on the 7-segment display 150. Generally, the type is information that only the manufacturer or the like of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can know. Therefore, by displaying “14A2” indicating the type of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 on the 7-segment display 150, it is possible to improve the reliability that the initial display is being performed correctly. That is, when the display mode of the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 is relatively simple as in the first to third modes, the initial display itself may be improperly performed. Therefore, as in the fourth embodiment, by displaying information that only the manufacturer or the like of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can know as the initial display on the 7-segment display 150, it is difficult to perform the initial display due to unauthorized modification. Is possible.

<Fifth embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described based on FIG. In the fourth embodiment, information indicating the type of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed as an initial display on the 7-segment display 150. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, information (specific identification information) suggesting the software control version number of the game control microcomputer 101 is displayed.

  In the fifth embodiment, four-digit "E250" is used as information indicating the software control version number of the game control microcomputer 101. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the game control microcomputer 101 executes initial display on the 7-segment display 150 by initial display processing (see step S022 in FIG. 28).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 41, the lighting portions LB1, LB4, LB5, LB6, LB7 of the first display area 151, the lighting portions LB9, LB10, LB12, LB13, LB15 of the second display area 152, and the third display. The lighting parts LB17, LB19, LB20, LB22, LB23 of the area 153 and the lighting parts LB25, LB26, LB27, LB28, LB29, LB30 of the fourth display area 154 are turned on. As described above, the gaming control microcomputer 101 displays “E250” on the 7-segment display 150 as initial display processing (see step S022 shown in FIG. 28) for 5 seconds after activation. The display of "E250" is performed by dynamic lighting control. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, all the lit portions are extinguished as initial display end processing (see step S025 shown in FIG. 28).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, “250E” indicating the software control version number of the gaming control microcomputer 101 is displayed as the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 . Generally, the software control version number is information that only the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can know. Accordingly, by displaying “E 250” indicating the software control version number of the game control microcomputer 101 on the 7-segment display 150, the initial display is correctly performed as in the operation and effect of the fourth embodiment described above. It is possible to improve the reliability of

<Sixth embodiment>
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described based on FIG. In the first to fifth embodiments, the 7-segment display 150 performs initial display indicating that the 7-segment display 150 is normal. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, in the display group 8, an initial display indicating that the display group 8 is normal is performed.

  In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the initial display on the indicators 8 by the initial display processing (see step S022 in FIG. 28). That is, each LED of the special view display 81 (first special view display 81a and second special view display 81b), each LED of the common view display 82, and the special view reserve display 83 (first special view) The LEDs of the hold display 83a and the second special view hold display 83b) and the LEDs of the common view hold display 84 are turned on. The lighting shown in FIG. 42 is performed by dynamic lighting control. As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on all the LEDs included in the indicators 8 as initial display processing (see step S022 shown in FIG. 28) for 5 seconds after activation. Thereafter, as an initial display end process (see step S025 shown in FIG. 28), all the LEDs that have been lit are turned off.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the sixth embodiment, when power is supplied to the gaming control board 100, the gaming control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 42, initially indicates that the indicators 8 are normal. The display can be performed by the display unit 8. In this way, by automatically causing the display 8 to perform initial display when the power is turned on, it is possible to simply check whether the display 8 functions properly or not without requiring a special operation. is there.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 performs initial display on the indicators 8 only during execution of the activation delay process (S010) before starting the game control process. Therefore, it is possible to execute the initial display without imposing a large processing load on the gaming control microcomputer 101. As described above, in the seventh embodiment, it is possible to achieve the effects of the 7-segment indicator 150 of the first embodiment in place of the effects of the indicators 8. Therefore, the description of the other detailed effects is omitted.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first to sixth embodiments, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 or the display 8. On the other hand, in the seventh embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to execute the initial display on the image display device 50. Hereinafter, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  [Sub control main processing] When the effect control microcomputer 121 inputs a reset signal of H level from the reset signal output circuit 196 of the power supply substrate 190 at the time of power on, the program of the sub control main processing shown in FIG. Read out and execute. In the sub control main process, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control microcomputer 121 first executes a start delay process (S4000), and thereafter executes the process of step S4001 and subsequent steps.

  [Startup Delay Process] The start delay process (S4000) is a process for delaying the start of the effect control process. Here, the "effect control process" is a control process for executing effects according to the progress of the game, and is a process from step S4004 to step S4010 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, in the activation delay process (S4000), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether an interrupt signal (pulse) output every 10 ms has been input (S5001). If it is input (YES in S5001), the value of the clock counter is incremented by "1" (S5002), and the process proceeds to step S5003. The clocking counter counts a period for delaying the start of the effect control process. On the other hand, if the interrupt signal is not input (NO in S5001), the process returns to step S5001 again, and loop processing is repeated until the interrupt signal is input.

  In step S5003, it is determined whether the value of the clock counter has reached "100" or more. If it is less than "100" (NO in S024), it means that 1 second has not elapsed since the effect control microcomputer 121 was activated, and the process returns to the process of step S5001. On the other hand, if it is "100" or more (YES in S5003), an initial display start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5004). As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the initial display start command reads the initial display image data from the image ROM 142 and, as shown in FIG. 45, performs initial display on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50. The display image SH is displayed. The initial display image SH indicates that the image display device 50 is normal, and in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, the characters “during initial display” are displayed.

  Thus, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the initial display on the image display device 50 one second after the start. Starting the initial display one second after starting in this way prevents the situation where the image control board 140 receives an initial display start command although the image control board 140 has not been started yet. In order to After step S5004, the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S5005 and determines whether or not an interrupt signal output every 10 ms has been input. If it is input (YES in S5005), the value of the clock counter is incremented by "1" (S5006), and the process proceeds to step S5007. On the other hand, if the interrupt signal is not input (NO in S5005), the process returns to step S5005 again to repeat the loop processing until the interrupt signal is input.

  In step S5007, it is determined whether or not the value of the clock counter has become "400" or more. If it is less than "400" (NO in S024), it means that 4 seconds have not elapsed since the effect control microcomputer 121 was activated, and the process returns to the process of step S5005. On the other hand, if it is "400" or more (YES in S5007), an initial display end command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5008), and this processing ends. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the initial display end command ends the display of the initial display image SH on the display screen 50 a of the image display device 50. Thus, the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the initial display on the image display device 50 four seconds after the start. In the seventh embodiment, the initial display (display of the initial display image SH) on the image display device 50 is started one second after the effect control microcomputer is activated, and after the effect control microcomputer 121 is activated. Although it ended after 4 seconds, these time can be changed suitably.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the seventh embodiment, when power is supplied to the effect control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 initially displays that the image display device 50 is normal as shown in FIG. As a display, the initial display image SH can be displayed on the display screen 50 a of the image display device 50. In this way, by automatically causing the image display device 50 to perform initial display when the power is turned on, it is possible to simply check whether the displays 8 function normally without requiring a special operation. is there.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs initial display on the image display device 50 only during execution of the activation delay process before starting the effect control process. Therefore, it is possible to execute the initial display without imposing a large processing load on the effect control microcomputer 121. As described above, in the seventh embodiment, it is possible to achieve the effects of the 7-segment display 150 of the first embodiment in place of the effects of the image display device 50. Therefore, the description of the other detailed effects is omitted.

<Other Modifications>
In the first to fifth embodiments, as the display means for displaying the base, as shown in FIG. 15, four consecutive seven segments in which the lighting parts LB1 to LB32 are arranged are used. However, the display means is not limited to four consecutive seven segments, and may have three or less display areas or may have five or more display areas. The number of lighting parts in one display area is not limited to eight, and may be seven or less or nine or more. Further, the display means may be appropriately changed, as in the case of the displays 8, the lighted part may be randomly disposed, or may be a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display or the like. Then, along with the change of the display means for displaying the base, the display means to be subjected to the initial display can be appropriately changed to ones other than 4 series of 7 segments.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, as shown in FIG. 24 (A) as an initial stage display in 7 segment display 150, all the lighting parts with which four display area 151-154 is equipped were lighted. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, one lighting portion is turned on for all of the lighting portions provided in the four display areas 151 to 154. Moreover, in the said 3rd form, as shown in FIG. 39, the state which lights all the each lighting part in one display area was switched in order by four display area 151-154. However, the initial display on the 7-segment display 150 is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, half of the lighting portions provided in the four display areas 151 to 154 may be lighted, or the states in which the display areas 151 and 152 are lighted and the states in which the display areas 153 and 154 are lighted may be alternately switched.

  Moreover, in the said 4th form, as shown in FIG. 40, "14 A2" which suggests the model of pachinko gaming machine PY1 was displayed as an initial stage display by 7 segment indicator 150. As shown in FIG. However, the model of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 other than "14A2" may be suggested. Further, in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, "E250" indicating the software control version number of the game control microcomputer 101 is displayed as the initial display on the 7-segment display 150. However, the software control version number of the game control microcomputer 101 other than "E250" may be suggested. Furthermore, as specific identification information related to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, other information other than the model of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the software control version number of the microcomputer 101 for game control (production date, manufacturer, effect control microcomputer 121 , Etc.) may be suggested (displayed).

  Moreover, in the said 6th form, as shown in FIG. 42, all the LED with which the said indicator 8 is provided was lighted as an initial stage display by indicator 8. As shown in FIG. However, the initial display on the displays 8 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, the LEDs included in the displays 8 are lit one by one, or the LED of the first special view display 81 a a second special view The LED of the display 81b LED the LED of the common view indicator 82 LED the LED of the first special view hold indicator 83a LED the LED of the second special view hold indicator 83b may be turned on in order and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the seventh embodiment, as an initial display on the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 45, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 displays an initial display image SH showing the characters “initially displayed”. did. However, as an initial display on the image display device 50, an image showing characters other than "initially displayed", an effect aspect, an effect, etc. may be displayed.

  In the first to fifth embodiments, when power is supplied to the game control board 100 from the power supply board 190, the microcomputer 101 for game control executes initial display on the 7-segment display 150. However, based on an operation to a specific operation means (for example, the RAM clear switch 193) or when it becomes a specific time (for example, 8 o'clock in the morning outside business hours), the game control microcomputer 101 is a 7-segment display 150 You may make it perform the initial display in.

  In the sixth embodiment, when power is supplied to the game control board 100 by the power supply board 190, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the initial display on the indicators 8. However, based on the operation to a specific operation means (for example, the RAM clear switch 193) or the specific time (for example, 8 am outside business hours), the gaming control microcomputer 101 The initial display of may be executed.

  In the seventh embodiment, when power is supplied to the effect control substrate 120 by the power supply substrate 190, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the initial display on the image display device 50. However, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays an image based on an operation to a specific operation means (for example, the input unit 40k or the select button 42k) or when it becomes a specific time (for example, 8:00 am outside business hours). The initial display on the device 50 may be performed.

  In the first to sixth embodiments, the game control microcomputer 101 can execute the initial display process (S022) only while the start delay process (S010) is being performed. However, the initial display process (S022) may be executed even while other control processes such as the waiting for a customer or the detection of opening of the gaming machine frame 2 are being performed. Further, the initial display process (S022) may be executed from when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on until the first variation display of the special symbol is started.

  In the seventh embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the initial display start command output process (S5004) only while the start delay process (S4000) is being performed. However, it may be possible to execute the initial display start command output process (S5004) even when other control processes are being performed, such as during customer waiting effects, during initial operation of the movable body, and the like.

  In the seventh embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the initial display end command output process (S5008) as the start delay process (S4000) ends. However, for example, the initial display end command output process (S5008) may be executed when variable display of the first special symbol is started after the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, and can be appropriately changed. It is.

  Moreover, in each said form, the 7 segment indicator 150 which can display a base was distribute | arranged on the game control board 100, as shown in FIG. However, the 7-segment display 150 capable of displaying a base may be disposed on a control board other than the game control board 100, and may not be disposed on the control board as the indicators 8 are. The control means for displaying the base and executing the initial display is not limited to the game control microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 and the CPU of the payout control board 170. It may be

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the discharge port sensor 30a is provided in order to count the number of game balls (the number of shot balls) flowing down the game area 6. However, the number of fired balls may be counted without using the discharge port sensor 30a. In this case, for example, a sensor capable of detecting a game ball may be provided beside the rail member 62, and the number of the shooting balls may be counted by the detection of the sensor. For example, an out-of-mouth sensor capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the out-of-hole 19 is provided, and detection of the out-of-mouth sensor and various winning opening sensors (first starting opening sensor 11a, second starting opening sensor 12a, large The number of launch balls may be counted based on the detection of the winning opening sensor 14a and the general winning opening sensor 10a).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the display condition for displaying the base on the 7-segment display unit 150 is that the gaming machine frame 2 is open and waiting for customers. However, the display conditions may be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, only the opening of the gaming machine slot 2 or only the waiting for customers. Alternatively, the RAM clear switch 193 may be operated.

  In each of the above embodiments, the base (specific value) can be displayed on the 7-segment display 150 (display unit). However, the specific value displayed by the display means is not limited to the base, and can be appropriately changed as long as it is a specific value based on the detection of the discharge port sensor 30a. For example, as a specific value, simply display the number of fired balls (usually the number of fired balls, the number of short fired balls, the number of fired big hit balls) or show the number of balls (prize ball number-fired ball number) or exit rate. good. The payout rate is a ratio of the number of winning balls obtained based on the operation of the prize to the number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) obtained from the time the power is turned on to the present time. And there are an item ratio and a continuous character ratio among the exit rates. The prize ratio is the number of prize balls acquired based on the operation of all the prizes including the regular electric prize (electric train 12D) and the special electric prize (big winning device 14D). The number of winning balls). The continuous character ratio is a ratio of the number of winning balls (continuous character winning ball number) obtained based on operating the special motorized character continuously among the number of winning balls. That is, the continuous feature ratio is the ratio of the number of winning balls obtained based on only the execution of the jackpot game among the total winning balls.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming control microcomputer 101 inputs a detection signal (discharge detection signal) by the discharge port sensor 30a. However, control means other than the game control microcomputer 101, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121, the image CPU 141, etc. may input a detection signal from the outlet sensor 30a. And in this case, control means (microcomputer 121 for presentation control, CPU 141 for images, etc.) other than the microcomputer 101 for game control calculates specific values, such as a base and an exit rate, and displays 7 segment indicator 150 grade | etc. A specific value or a specific image may be displayed by means.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the base (normal base, time base, jackpot base) is calculated and displayed by dividing each game state into a normal gaming state, a time saving state, and a big hit gaming state. However, the range in which the bases are divided can be changed as appropriate, and for example, a base other than the jackpot gaming state and a base in the jackpot gaming state may be calculated and displayed. In addition, it is possible to calculate and display a base in consideration of all the states from the time the power is turned on to the present time, without division in the gaming state. Alternatively, a base limited to only a specific state (for example, a short time state) may be calculated and displayed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the number of fired balls is measured from the time when the power is turned on for the first time (predetermined start time). However, for example, the number of balls fired from a predetermined start time may be measured, for example, from a specific date and time (January 1, 2017) or from a time when an employee of the hall starts a specific setting. .

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the number of fired balls is less than 100000 and the number of fluctuations is less than 3000, “0” is displayed in the fourth display area 154 to indicate that the base is a reference value. On the other hand, when the number of fired balls is 100000 or more or the number of fluctuation is 3000 or more, “1” is displayed in the fourth display area 154 to indicate that the base is an effective value. However, if the number of fired balls is less than 100 000 and the number of changes is less than 3000, the base is not displayed in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152 (that is, the base is not shown as a reference value). The base may be displayed in the first display area 151 and the second display area 152 if the number of balls is 100000 or more or the number of changes is 3000 or more. In this case, it is possible for a person who confirms the base to determine that the base is a value (a base as an effective value) as a converged value, on the condition that the base is displayed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, it is indicated that the base is an effective value if either the first condition that the number of fired balls is 100000 or more or the second condition that the number of fluctuations is 3000 or more is satisfied. The However, if both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the base may indicate that the value is a valid value. Alternatively, only one of the first condition and the second condition may be provided to indicate whether the base is a valid value. When only the first condition is provided, the base is displayed if the first condition is satisfied, but the base may not be displayed if the first condition is not satisfied. When only the second condition is provided, the base is displayed if the second condition is satisfied, but the base may not be displayed if the second condition is not satisfied. In addition, if the time to measure the time after the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time is satisfied, and the third condition that the measured time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 10 hours) is satisfied, the base is an effective value. You may show it. In addition, it may be made to show that the base is an effective value under conditions appropriately combined among the first condition, the second condition and the third condition.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, in order to determine that the base is an effective value that has converged to a certain extent, it is determined whether or not the number of fired balls is 100000 or more (predetermined value) It was judged whether or not it was above. However, the value of the number of launch balls and the value of the predetermined number of revolutions described above can be changed as appropriate, for example, it is determined whether the number of launch balls is 300000 or more (predetermined value) It may be determined whether or not the rotational speed is greater than or equal to.

  Moreover, in each said form, in order to alert | report that a base is an effective value, "1" (specific number) was displayed on the 4th display area 154. FIG. However, the specific number for informing that it is an effective value is not limited to “1”, and may be “7” as appropriate. Also, it is not necessary to display a number to notify that the base is an effective value. For example, when "-" is displayed in the fourth display area 154, it may be informed that the base is an effective value. In addition, the fact that the base is an effective value may be notified in a display area other than the fourth display area 154, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In each of the above embodiments, the base is notified by displaying the base on the 7-segment display 150. However, the base may be notified by outputting a sound indicating the base from the speaker 600 (sound output means). In this case, the game control board 100 transmits a command including the calculated base information to the effect control board 120, and the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the voice control board 161 based on the command including the base ( Voice control). Note that the base may be displayed by the 7-segment display 150 based on the above-described display condition, and a sound indicating the base may be output from the speaker 600.

  Moreover, in each said form, the display by 7 segment display 150 alert | reported that a base is an effective value. However, notification that the base is an effective value can be changed as appropriate. For example, a specific display is performed by the image display device 50 or the sub liquid crystal display device, a light emitting unit such as a panel lamp 54 or a frame lamp is made to emit light in a specific light emission mode, or a specific notification sound is output from the speaker 600 May inform that the base is an effective value.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, display of game information on the display 8 and display of a base on the 7-segment display 150 are alternatively performed. However, the display of game information on the display 8 and the display of the base on the 7-segment display 150 may be performed simultaneously.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12, the upper wall 28 is provided with a step 28 c that restricts passage of two or more game balls at the same time. However, the part which provides the step part 28c can be changed suitably. Therefore, the step may be provided on the front wall 26, the rear wall 27, and the lower wall 29. Further, although the step portion 28c is provided so as to form a substantially rectangular corner portion (see FIG. 12), the shape of the step portion can be appropriately changed. For example, the stepped portion may be provided to form an acute angled corner portion or an obtuse angled corner portion, or may be arc-shaped as a cross-sectional shape.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12, the step portion 28c changes the state in which two or more gaming balls can pass simultaneously to the state in which only one game ball can pass. However, by changing the size of the step portion 28c, the gaming ball may change from being able to pass three or more balls simultaneously to being able to pass only one ball. For example, the length H1 shown in FIG. 12A may be three times (33 mm) or more of the diameter of the gaming ball, and the step 28c may be formed long in the vertical direction.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine is configured as a game machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol that has been won. It may be configured as a gaming machine that controls based on the high probability state. In the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, the game machine is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probability changing loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next big hit game. The game machine may be configured as a game machine of the In addition, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a honey type type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine.

  In addition, as a special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which the small hit game is being performed is called the small hit game state.

  Also, there may be a plurality (for example, two) of the special winning openings (high winning devices). In this case, the first large winning opening, the first large winning opening sensor capable of detecting the gaming ball that has won the first large winning opening, the second large winning opening, and the second large winning opening It becomes a gaming machine provided with a second big winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, four random numbers such as a big hit random number are acquired as random numbers (information for determination) acquired based on winning on the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. A random number may be acquired and the type of jackpot, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the random number. That is, the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what to determine in each random number can be arbitrarily set.

  Moreover, in each said form, it was comprised as a pachinko game machine controlled by the big hit game state (special game state) by making control condition that the special symbol which showed the big thing was won by the big hit was stop-displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rolling type gaming machine, pachislo gaming machine).

  Also, the type of slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A-type slot machine) in which acquired medals are increased by winning to a big bonus or regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the medals acquired in a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can be won frequently for small part, the state during ART or AT Corresponds to the special game state. In the case of a normal machine, the control condition for the special game state is a combination of symbols serving as a trigger for transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated pay line after winning the big bonus or regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as a display result of the reels. In addition, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state, for example, after winning the run lottery of ART and AT, by digesting the number of prescribed games, etc. is there.

11. Inventions Described in the Embodiments Described Above The inventions of the following means are shown in the embodiments described above. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding component names and expressions in the embodiments described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to the supplementary notes.

<Measure A>
The invention relating to the means A1 is
Control means capable of executing predetermined control processing (game control processing, effect control processing) (game control microcomputer 101, effect control microcomputer 121);
A control unit (game control board 100, effect control board 120) for mounting the control means;
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including a power supply unit (power supply substrate 190) capable of supplying power to the control unit.
Equipped with predetermined display means (7-segment display 150, displays 8 and image display device 50);
When the power supply unit supplies power to the control unit, the control unit can execute an initial display indicating that the display unit is normal on the display unit (FIG. 24A, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 45).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when power is supplied to the control unit that implements the control means, the control means can execute an initial display indicating that the display means is normal with the display means. In this way, by displaying the initial display on the display means automatically when the power is turned on, it is possible to simply check whether the display means functions normally without requiring a special operation.

The invention relating to the means A2 is
In the gaming machine described in the means A1,
The control means is a game control means (microcomputer 101 for game control) capable of executing game control processing that affects the result of the game,
The control unit is a game control unit (game control board 100) that implements the game control means.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the game control means for executing the game control process causes the display means to execute the initial display. Therefore, it is possible to make the person who confirms the initial display recognize that it is the initial display by the reliable control means.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-061160, the game control means is adapted to display the result of the game on the special symbol display which is the display means as the game progresses. The effect control means is configured to display various effect images on the image display device which is a display means as the game progresses. Here, in many gaming machines, it is assumed that the display on the display means is normal in the function of the display means. However, since the display means may cause a failure or a failure, it is not always guaranteed to be normal. Therefore, it is conceivable to have an employee or the like at the game arcade confirm that the display means functions properly, but if a special operation is required at the time of confirmation, the confirmation operation becomes complicated. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A2 described above relates to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-061160, wherein the control means is configured such that the display means is normal when the power supply unit supplies power to the control unit. Is different in that it can be executed by the display means. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of achieving the function / effect by simply checking whether the display means normally functions.

<Measure B>
The invention relating to the means B1 is
Control means capable of executing specific control processing (game control processing, effect control processing) (game control microcomputer 101, effect control microcomputer 121);
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including a predetermined display means (7-segment display 150, indicators 8, an image display device 50),
The control means
It is possible to execute predetermined delay processing (start delay processing (S010), start delay processing (S4000)) before starting the specific control processing,
During the execution of the delay process, an initial display indicating that the display means is normal is executed on the display means (the initial display process of step S022 is executed, and the initial display start command output process of step S5004 is executed). on the other hand,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the initial display is not performed during execution of the specific control process.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the control means executes the initial display during execution of the delay process before starting the specific control process, while executing the initial display during the execution of the specific control process do not do. Therefore, the initial display can be performed without imposing a heavy processing load on the control means, and it can be confirmed whether the display means functions properly.

The invention relating to the means B2 is
In the gaming machine described in the means B1,
The control means is a game control means (microcomputer control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a game control process that affects the result of the game as the specific control process.
The game control means
The initial display is executed (execution of the initial display processing of step S022) during execution of the delay processing (start delay processing (S010)), while the initial display is not executed during the execution of the game control processing. It is a gaming machine that

  The game control means plays an important function of executing the game control process, and the processing load tends to be large. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to execute the initial display without affecting the game control processing by executing the initial display only while the game control means is executing the delay processing.

The invention relating to the means B3 is
In the gaming machine described in the means B2,
A game area (6) where game balls can flow down,
A game control unit (game control board 100) for implementing the game control means;
The display means is disposed in the game control unit (see FIG. 14).
The game control means can display a specific value on the display means by calculating a specific value (base) based on the number of game balls (the number of fired balls) flowing down the game area (see FIG. 16). It is a game machine characterized by.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, by checking the specific value displayed on the display means, the employee etc. of the game arcade can easily determine whether or not the gaming machine has a failure or malfunction. Is possible.

The invention relating to the means B4 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2 or the means B3,
The display means comprises a plurality of (four) display areas (151 to 154),
Each of the display areas includes a plurality of lighting portions (LB1 to LB32) which can be lighted,
The game control means is a game machine characterized in that all of the lighted portions provided in the plurality of display areas are lit as the initial display (see FIG. 24A).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, all of the lighted portions provided in the plurality of display areas of the display means light up as the initial display. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the determination that the display mode is the initial display.

The invention relating to the means B5 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2 or the means B3,
The display means comprises a plurality of (four) display areas (151 to 154),
Each of the display areas includes a plurality of lighting portions (LB1 to LB32) which can be lighted,
The game control means is characterized in that, as the initial display, one lit portion is lit in order with respect to all the lit portions provided in the plurality of display areas (see FIG. 38). is there.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, all of the lighting portions provided in the plurality of display areas in the display means are sequentially lighted one by one as the initial display. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that each lighted part can be lighted individually.

The invention relating to the means B6 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2 or the means B3,
The display means comprises a plurality of (four) display areas (151 to 154),
Each of the display areas includes a plurality of lighting portions (LB1 to LB32) which can be lighted,
The game control means is characterized in that, as the initial display, a state in which all of the lighting portions in one display area among the plurality of display areas are lighted is switched in order for each display area. It is a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, as the initial display, the state in which all the lighting parts in one display area are lit is switched in order for each display area. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that each display area can be individually lit.

The invention relating to the means B7 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2 or the means B3,
The game control means displays, as the initial display, specific identification information (information indicating the type of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, information indicating the soft control version number of the game control microcomputer 101) as the initial display. It is a game machine characterized by being displayed by means (see FIGS. 40 and 41).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, as the initial display, specific identification information related to the gaming machine is displayed on the display means. Therefore, it is possible to improve the reliability of the correct initial display. That is, it is possible to make it difficult to perform initial display due to unauthorized modification.

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... game machine frame 6 ... game area 8 ... indicators 100 ... game control board 101 ... game control microcomputer 120 ... effect control board 121 ... effect control board microcomputer 150 ... 7 segment indicator 151 ~ 154 ... first to fourth display areas LB1 to LB32 ... lighting portion 190 ... power supply substrate

Claims (7)

Control means capable of executing specific control processing;
A gaming machine having a predetermined display means;
The control means
A predetermined delay process can be executed before starting the specific control process,
While the delay processing is being performed, an initial display indicating that the display unit is normal is performed by the display unit,
A game machine characterized by not executing the initial display during execution of the specific control process. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The control means is game control means capable of executing a game control process that affects the result of the game as the specific control process,
The game control means
A game machine characterized in that the initial display is executed during execution of the delay processing, while the initial display is not executed during execution of the game control processing. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
A game area where game balls can flow down,
A game control unit that implements the game control means;
The display means is disposed in the game control unit, and
A game machine characterized in that the game control means can calculate a specific value based on the number of gaming balls flowing down the game area and display the specific value on the display means. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The display means comprises a plurality of display areas,
Each of the display areas includes a plurality of lighting portions that can be lighted, respectively.
A game machine characterized in that the game control means turns on all the lighting portions provided in the plurality of display areas as the initial display. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The display means comprises a plurality of display areas,
Each of the display areas includes a plurality of lighting portions that can be lighted, respectively.
A game machine characterized in that, as the initial display, the game control means turns on one lighting portion in order with respect to all the lighting portions provided in the plurality of display areas. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The display means comprises a plurality of display areas,
Each of the display areas includes a plurality of lighting portions that can be lighted, respectively.
The game control means is characterized in that, as the initial display, a state in which all of the lighting portions in one display area among the plurality of display areas are lighted is switched in order for each display area. Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
A game machine characterized in that the game control means causes the display means to display specific identification information related to the game machine as the initial display.