JP2019088617A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can prevent deterioration of a player's interest.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine which gives a big winning game, in which a big winning port is opened, on the condition of winning a lottery triggered by a satisfaction of a start condition, a CPU mounted on a main board is configured at least to control setting a set value of any one of plural set values defining a big winning probability, and a transfer condition for a setting change state and a setting confirmation state includes an operation of turning a setting device into an ON-state. In addition, a notification mode in transferring to the setting change state and a notification mode in transferring to the setting confirmation state are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko game machine is configured to give a special game (so-called, a big hit game) that opens a big winning opening when a big hit lottery is performed in response to entering a starting opening, and the big hit lottery is won. (E.g., Patent Document 1). Since the player can obtain a large number of winning balls in the jackpot game, the interest is improved.

JP, 2005-261711, A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, since the degree of advantage regarding the special game such as the jackpot probability is fixed for each model, as a result of long game, there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be reduced by being bored .

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the player's interest.

  The gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned subject determines the degree of advantage concerning the special game in the gaming machine which grants the special game which opens the big winning a prize opening on condition that winning lottery is triggered by establishment of starting condition. Setting control means configured to enable at least control for setting any one of the plurality of setting information, setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to the setting information, and to enable predetermined notification And a first transition condition to a setting change state which can be changed to any setting information among the plurality of setting information, and among the plurality of setting information, The second transition condition to the setting confirmation state for controlling the display means so that the setting information set at that time can be confirmed includes the predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, and Notification manner by informing means, as when the first shift condition to the setting change condition is met, the second condition for shifting to the setting confirmation state is the spirit and when satisfied, vary with.

  The above-mentioned gaming machine is provided with external signal output means configured to be capable of outputting an external signal, and the first transition condition to the setting change state is satisfied, and the second transition to the setting confirmation state A specific external signal is output when a condition is satisfied, and a specific external signal output when the first transition condition to the setting change state is satisfied is the second transition condition to the setting confirmation state. It may be the same external signal as the specific external signal output when

The above-mentioned gaming machine, comprising: backup means configured to enable backup of various information; and initialization control means configured to enable initialization control to initialize the backed up game information, wherein the setting As a control state different from the change state and the setting confirmation state, there is a normal control state capable of executing a fluctuation game based on the hit lottery, and after the initialization control is completed, the above-mentioned The normal control state is entered, and after the setting change state is finished, the normal control state is entered based on the game information initialized by the initialization control, while the setting confirmation state is terminated. It is preferable to shift to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without performing initialization control.

  When the initialization control is performed on the gaming machine, the specific notification unit may perform an initialization notification that can specify that the backed up game information has been initialized.

  The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of detection means, and the plurality of detection means include first type detection means not including operation detection means for detecting an operation of the setting operation means, and second type detection means including the operation detection means. It is preferable that the first type detection unit is ineffective while the second type detection unit is effective when it can be classified into the detection unit and the setting change state is in effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

The whole perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. The perspective view of the back side of a game board. The disassembled perspective view of the main board | substrate unit. The front view of the main board unit. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a game for every game state and game state. The front view of the indicator mounted in a main board. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display state of a display. The timing chart explaining the display interval of a display. Explanatory drawing explaining count control of a base value, and display control. Explanatory drawing explaining count control of a base value, and display control. The front view of the main board unit of a 2nd embodiment. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the outline of the control content at the time of power activation. Explanatory drawing explaining transition of the display state of a setting value (setting information) and a base value. 6 is a flowchart illustrating power-on processing. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of error, and the output aspect of an external signal. The timing chart explaining the control content at the time of transfering to a setting confirmation state. Explanatory drawing explaining the operation procedure when performing setting confirmation. The timing chart explaining the control content when it transfers to a setting change state. Explanatory drawing explaining the operation procedure when changing a setting.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described according to FIGS. 1 to 12.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame W. The frame W constitutes a machine of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The frame W is an outer frame WS as a fixed frame (installation frame) for fixing the machine of the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game arcade, and various components (game components A middle frame WN and a front frame WM as a mounting frame (mounting portion) for mounting the The middle frame WN is attached to the open front side of the outer frame WS in an open and detachable manner, and the front frame WM is assembled to the front side of the middle frame WN in an open / close and detachable manner. The number of frames constituting the mounting frame may be one or three or more.

  The front frame WM includes a protective glass G that protects the game board YB mounted in the middle frame WN. Although the protective glass G is omitted in FIG. 1 to be partially shown, it actually covers the entire opening WMa of the front frame WM. Further, the front frame WM is provided with a decoration lamp La on the front. The decoration lamp La is used when performing a light emission effect by lighting, blinking and extinguishing the built-in light emitting body, and is also used when performing various notifications such as an error notification. In addition, the front frame WM includes a speaker Sp on the front surface. The speaker Sp is used when performing audio presentation that outputs sounds such as music and sound effects, and is also used when performing various notifications such as an error notification that outputs an error sound. In this embodiment, the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp are a specific notification unit configured to allow a predetermined notification, a special notification unit, and a special notification unit configured to enable a predetermined notification.

  Further, the front frame WM is provided with a firing handle HD for gaming balls at the lower front, and is provided with an upper tray Sa and a lower tray Sb as a ball tray (storage tray) for storing gaming balls at the lower front. The upper tray Sa is a gaming ball which is mainly shot toward the gaming area YBa of the gaming board YB by the operation of the firing handle HD, and is a storage tray for storing gaming balls to be taken into the machine. The lower tray Sb is a gaming ball which is mainly paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a storage tray for storing gaming balls overflowing from the upper tray Sa. Although not shown, on the rear side of the front frame WM, various discharge passages for discharging the game balls to the lower tray Sb are mounted. The discharge passage is, for example, a discharge passage of the game balls overflowing from the upper tray Sa, a discharge passage of the game balls stored in the upper tray Sa, and the game region YBa, but the game region YBa is reached. There is a discharge passage of the game ball which has become a return ball without doing. In addition, on the upper surface of the upper tray Sa, as shown in FIG. 1, the player lends a lending ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the effect button BT which can be operated in the operation effect which is one of the effects. A ball lending operation unit TS or the like to be operated at the time is provided.

  In the middle frame WN, a game board YB, various control boards, various members (a ball tank (not shown), a payout unit HS shown in FIG. 6) for paying out gaming balls, etc. are mounted. Although not shown, the middle frame WN is equipped with a guiding passage for gaming balls. In the guidance passage, for example, a guidance passage for guiding gaming balls stored in a ball tank to the payout unit HS, guidance for guiding gaming balls (prize balls or rental balls) paid out from the payout unit HS to the upper tray Sa There is a passage, and a guide passage for guiding the effective ball used for the game to the outside (machine installation equipment). The effective sphere will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the board of the game board YB, a game area YBa substantially circular in a front view is defined. Then, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is provided substantially at the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a display unit of a liquid crystal display type. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using an image, such as a symbol variation game using a representation pattern (decoration pattern). The effect display device 11 is also used when performing various notifications such as an error notification for displaying an error image. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a specific notification unit configured to allow a predetermined notification, a special notification unit, and a special notification unit configured to allow a predetermined notification.

  Further, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, there are disposed a plurality of winning openings (ball entrances) in which game balls can enter. The winning opening includes the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 15, and the normal winning openings 16, 17.

The first starting opening 12 is a winning opening which allows the game ball to enter when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the first starting opening 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is opened so as to allow the game ball to enter at all times. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball having entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected in series to the first start hole 12 and detects the game ball having entered the first start hole 12 in the ball passage. Means (a starting opening switch (sensor) S1 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The second starting opening 13 is a winning opening that allows the game ball to enter when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the second start port 13 is located to the right of the first start port 12. The second starting opening 13 is closed so that the gaming ball can not enter or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (normal symbol winning) is not established. Then, the second starting opening 13 is opened so as to be able to enter the game ball or to easily enter the game ball by the establishment of the predetermined condition (the normal winning of the symbol). The second start port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). The actuator for opening the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second start hole 13 and the game ball entered in the second start hole 13 in the ball passage Means (the starting opening switch (sensor) S2 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting The second start port 13 is a so-called "normal electric combination".

  The special winning opening 15 is a winning opening that allows the game ball to enter when the payout conditions for winning balls are satisfied. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 15 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The special winning opening 15 is closed so that the gaming ball can not enter when the predetermined condition (winning of the special symbol) is not established. The special winning opening 15 is opened so as to be able to enter the game ball or to easily enter the game ball by the establishment of the predetermined condition (winning of the special symbol). The special winning opening 15 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). The actuator for opening the special winning opening 15 in this embodiment is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball having entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected in series in the big winning opening 15, and the game ball having entered the big winning opening 15 is detected in the ball passage Means (count switch (sensor) S3 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The regular winning openings 16 and 17 are winning openings that allow the game balls to enter when the payout conditions for winning balls are satisfied. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 16, 17 are located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa, respectively. Also, the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are opened so as to allow the game ball to enter at all times.

  The left normal winning opening 16 is located at a position where the game ball fired aiming at the first starting opening 12 can enter the game, and the gaming ball fired aiming at the big winning opening 15 can not enter the ball. In position. In the embodiment on the left side, a plurality of normal winning openings 16 are provided in this embodiment. Then, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball having entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in each left normal winning opening 16 and each normal winning opening 16 is entered in the ball passage. A means (normal mouth switch (sensor) S5 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the game ball is disposed. The ball passage connected to the left normal winning opening 16 is constituted by a plurality of branch passages receiving gaming balls entered into each normal winning opening 16 and a collective passage receiving gaming balls guided by each branch passage. And a single common port switch S5 is disposed in the collecting passage.

The right-hand normal winning opening 17 is located at a position where the game ball fired aiming at the big winning opening 15 can enter the ball, and the gaming ball fired aiming at the first start opening 12 can not enter the game. In position. That is, the normal winning opening 17 on the right side is disposed at a position where the game ball launched aiming at the large winning opening 15 can enter. In the embodiment on the right side in this embodiment, a single ordinary winning opening 17 is provided. Then, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball having entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected in series to the right normal winning opening 17 and the game is normally entered into the normal winning opening 17 in the ball passage. A means for detecting a ball (common port switch (sensor) S6 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  In this embodiment, for the first start opening 12, the second start opening 13, the special winning opening 15, and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 described above, the payout conditions for the winning balls are satisfied by the entry of the game balls in any winning openings. The first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning opening 15. In this embodiment, the number of winning balls of the first starting opening 12 is [4 balls], the number of winning balls of the second starting opening 13 is [1 ball], and the number of winning balls of the large winning opening 15 is [15 balls]. Usually, the number of winning balls in the winning openings 16, 17 is set to [5 balls]. The number of winning balls determined for each winning opening may be changed as appropriate. The number of gaming balls determined as the number of winning balls is the number of gaming balls to be paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for the entry of one ball. The 1st starting opening 12, the 2nd starting opening 13, the big winning opening 15, and the normal winning opening 16 and 17 are ball entry devices which become an object of payout balls due to the entry of gaming balls, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 There are a plurality of ball entry devices targeted for winning ball payout as described above.

  Further, in the game area YBa, an operation gate 18 is disposed. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is an area to the right of the game area YBa, and is located above the second start opening 13 and the big winning opening 15. In the operation gate 18, there is always opened a gate port 18a which is opened so as to allow the game ball to enter. In the gate opening 18a, means (gate switch (sensor) S4 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball entering and passing is disposed. A gate port 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entry port for entering a game ball when establishing a starting condition of a symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as "common figure variation game") using a normal symbol. The second starting opening 13 wins the lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operation gate 18, and is derived from the common drawing variation game, and then operates from the closed state to the open state. The operating gate 18 is not a ball entry device that is a target of the payout ball payout due to the entry of the gaming ball, and even if the gaming ball enters the actuation gate 18, the payout condition of the winning ball is not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the launch strength of the launch handle HD to strike the gaming ball in the left area and the right area, and the first starting opening 12 and the second starting opening 13 It becomes possible to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 15, the normal winning openings 16, 17 or the operation gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to a high degree (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily flow-guided to the right area, and the second start opening 13 and the special winning opening 15, there is a possibility of entering the right normal winning opening 17 or the operation gate 18. In addition, since it is necessary to cause the game ball to shoot vigorously in order to reach the area to the right, the right hitting is performed by adjusting the firing strength to a maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called, left strike), the game ball is easily guided down to the left area, and the first start hole 12 or the normal winning on the left side There is a possibility of entering the mouth 16. In addition, since it is not necessary to cause the game ball to fire as vigorously as in the case of the right hit, the left hit is performed by adjusting the strength such that the launched game ball does not reach the area on the right. In this embodiment, when the player strikes the right, the game ball passes by the game parts such as game nails so that the game ball can not enter the first starting opening 12 or the left normal winning opening 16. Is formed. The game parts may be arranged to restrict entry to the first starting opening 12 and the left regular winning opening 16 when the player strikes the right, compared to when the player strikes the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the first starting opening 12 or the normal winning opening 16 on the left side (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the “left area” is an area located on the left side of a center line C that bisects the gaming area YBa horizontally when the gaming board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the “right side area” is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The gaming ball fired by the operation of the firing handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launching passage 19 located on the left side when the gaming board YB is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located downstream of the launching passage 19 It passes through the valve 20 to reach the game area YBa. For this reason, the “left region” is also a region closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely the “right region” is a region away from the launch passage 19. Then, the gaming ball to be flow-guided through the area on the left passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and goes to the out port 21 located at the lowermost position in the game area YBa. In addition, the gaming ball which is flow-guided in the area on the right side goes to the out port 21 through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the gaming area YBa.

Here, the effective sphere mentioned above is explained.
In this specification, the effective ball is a game ball used for playing with the pachinko game machine 10, and more specifically, the game ball hit by operation of the firing handle HD and reached the game area YBa of the game board YB. It is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the launch handle HD is operated continuously, the game balls are hit at predetermined intervals (the hit interval of 100 balls per minute), and of the hit game balls, they are guided by the hit passage 19 The gaming ball having passed through the anti-return valve 20 corresponds to an effective ball. On the other hand, among the game balls that have been hit, the game balls that have returned or flowed back through the hitting passage 19 without passing through the anti-return valve 20 (so-called return balls) go down through the discharge passage communicating midway through the hitting passage 19 Since it is discharged to the plate Sb and returned to the player, it is a game ball (ineffective ball) which has not been used for the game and does not become an effective ball.

  It should be noted that the game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa enters the out port 21 without entering any of the winning openings, in some cases when entering the winning opening of any of the game boards YB. Sometimes it is a ball. Then, the effective ball entered into any winning opening is guided from the ball passage connected to the winning opening into the guiding passage in the middle frame WN and is guided to the outside through the guiding passage. , Will be discharged out of the aircraft. Also, the gaming ball entered into the out port 21 is guided from the ball passage connected to the out port 21 to the guiding passage in the middle frame WN and is guided out of the machine through the guiding passage to the outside of the machine Exhausted.

  Returning to the description of the game board YB, the special view display device 23, the hold display device 24, and the general-purpose display device 25 shown in FIG. 6 are disposed on the game board YB. These display devices are located at a portion of the game board YB that can be viewed by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are disposed on a decoration member disposed in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decoration member of the game board YB, or the like.

  The special figure display device 23 performs a symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as "special figure variation game") using the special symbol, and a special symbol according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the special figure variation game. . The special figure display device 23 includes a first special figure display device for performing a symbol variation game of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "first special figure variation game") and a symbol variation game of a second special symbol (hereinafter , And a second special view display device performing “a second special view variation game”. When the game ball enters the first start hole 12 and is detected, the start condition of the first special figure variation game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second start hole 13 and is detected, the start condition of the second special view fluctuation game is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed triggered by the establishment of the start condition, but the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same probability. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the type of jackpot determined in the case of winning the jackpot lottery and the determination ratio of jackpots of the same type are made different. Thereby, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the degree of advantage when winning the big hit lottery (for example, the degree of the award ball, the provision period of the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) is made different. In this embodiment, a setting function is provided which changes the setting probability of winning a big hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability") to any one of a plurality of set values. Not.

  In addition, when the starting condition is satisfied, the special figure variation game is played on the special figure display device 23 to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and according to the special symbol derived in the special figure variation game A symbol variation game for deriving a result is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbols.

  The special view display device 23 is a display device provided with a plurality of light emitters. In the special figure variation game, a combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a big hit symbol derived when winning a big hit lottery and an out symbol derived when not winning a big hit lottery. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game of the production symbols, a combination of the production symbols in a plurality of rows is derived. The effect design is configured by, for example, a design that imitates Arabic numerals. Then, the combination of the production symbols in all the rows is the same as the combination of the production symbols is the combination of the big win that can be identified as the big hit lottery, and the combination in which the production symbols of all the rows are not the same production is won in the big hit lottery It is considered as a combination of identifiable outliers.

  The result derived | led-out by the symbol variation game of a production | presentation symbol respond | corresponds to the result derived | led-out by the special figure variation game. For this reason, in the special figure fluctuation game, while drawing out the lottery result of the big hit lottery with the special symbol, the information capable of specifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery is also derived by the production symbol even in the symbol fluctuation game of the directing symbol. The first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 performs a symbol variation game of a production symbol corresponding to the special symbol being executed.

  The hold display device 24 displays the number of start-up pending special game (the number of start hold). The hold display device 24 has a first hold display device for displaying the start hold number of the first special symbol and a second hold display device for displaying the start hold number of the second special symbol. The common drawing display device 25 performs a common drawing fluctuation game, and in the common drawing fluctuation game, an ordinary symbol according to the lottery result of the hit lottery of the ordinary symbol is derived.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a frame mounting member 50 that is assembled to the rear side of the game board YB. The frame mounting member 50 is a flat square box-like member whose front is open, and various game components are assembled. The frame mounting member 50 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB using, for example, a fastening part such as a screw.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 further includes a liquid crystal panel unit 60, a first sub substrate unit 70, a second sub substrate unit 75, and a main substrate unit 80 on the rear side of the game board YB. The liquid crystal panel unit 60, the first sub substrate unit 70, the second sub substrate unit 75, and the main substrate unit 80 are assembled on the rear side of the frame mounting member 50.

  The liquid crystal panel unit 60 includes a liquid crystal panel constituting the image display section GH, a drive substrate (not shown) of the liquid crystal panel, and a panel case 61 accommodating the liquid crystal panel and the drive substrate. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel unit 60 is assembled to the rear wall 50 a of the frame mounting member 50.

  The first sub substrate unit 70 includes a first sub substrate 71 and a first sub substrate case 72 accommodating the first sub substrate 71. The second sub-substrate unit 75 further includes a second sub-substrate 76 and a second sub-substrate case 77 accommodating the second sub-substrate 76. The first sub substrate unit 70 and the second sub substrate unit 75 are both fixed to the panel case 61 of the liquid crystal panel unit 60, and are arranged adjacent to each other in the left-right direction of the game board YB.

  In this embodiment, the first sub-substrate 71 accommodated in the first sub-substrate case 72 of the first sub-substrate unit 70 is used as the sub-overlapping substrate 32 and the voice / lamp substrate 47. Further, in this embodiment, the second sub-substrate 76 accommodated in the second sub-substrate case 77 of the second sub-substrate unit 75 is used as the effect display substrate 46.

  The effect display substrate 46 controls the effect display device 11. The sound and lamp substrate 47 controls the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp. The sub control board 32 controls a plurality of sub boards in an integrated manner. The effect display substrate 46, the sound / lamp substrate 47, and the sub general substrate 32 are all sub substrates 42 as shown in FIG. The sub control board 32 and the sound / lamp board 47 may be configured as independent control boards, or may be configured as one control board.

  The main substrate unit 80 includes a main substrate 30 and a main substrate case 81 accommodating the main substrate 30. The main substrate unit 80 is fixed to the panel case 61 of the liquid crystal panel unit 60, and is disposed below the first sub substrate unit 70 and the second sub substrate unit 75.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the main substrate unit 80 will be specifically described according to FIGS. 4 and 5.
The main substrate 30 is configured by mounting various electronic components on a printed circuit board on which a wiring pattern (not shown) is printed. FIG. 4 exemplifies the CPU 30a, the connection terminal 103, the RWM clear button 104, the display 105 as a display unit, and the like as the electronic components mounted on the main substrate 30. The configuration of the main substrate 30 will be described in detail later.

  The main substrate case 81 accommodating the main substrate 30 includes a base member 82 and a cover member 86. By assembling the base member 82 and the cover member 86, a space for housing the main substrate 30 is formed therein.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the base member 82 is a rectangular plate-like member extending in the left-right direction. The base member 82 is provided with a rectangular fitting recess 82a extending in the left-right direction. The main substrate 30 is fitted into the fitting recess 82a. The base member 82 includes an upper guide groove 83U extending along the upper edge of the inset recess 82a and a lower guide groove 83L extending along the lower edge of the inset recess 82a.

  The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single recess 83b in the upper guide groove 83U. The engaging portion 83a and the recess 83b of the upper guide groove 83U are arranged at predetermined intervals along the direction in which the upper guide groove 83U extends. The base member 82 further includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single recess 83b in the lower guide groove 83L. The engaging portion 83a and the recess 83b of the lower guide groove 83L are arranged at predetermined intervals along the direction in which the lower guide groove 83L extends. The engaging portion 83a of the upper guide groove 83U and the engaging portion 83a of the lower guide groove 83L are vertically opposed to each other across the main substrate 30 (the fitting recess 82a), and the recess 83b of the upper guide groove 83U and the lower Recesses 83b of the guide groove 83L are vertically opposed to each other with the main substrate 30 (insertion recess 82a) interposed therebetween.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cover member 86 is a rectangular box-shaped member that is open toward the front and extends in the left-right direction. The cover member 86 is provided with a bulging portion 86 a that protrudes rearward. The bulging portion 86 a is a portion for securing a space for housing the electronic component provided in the main substrate 30. Further, the cover member 86 is provided with a proximity portion 86b which spreads in a state of being close to the main substrate 30 below the bulging portion 86a. In the cover member 86, the proximity portion 86b is connected to the lower wall 86c of the bulging portion 86a.

  The cover member 86 includes an upper guide rib 87U extending along the upper edge and a lower guide rib 87L extending along the lower edge. Further, the cover member 86 is provided with a plurality of (the same number as the engaging portions 83a of the upper guide groove 83U) locking pieces 87a and a single convex portion 87c in the upper guide rib 87U. The locking pieces 87a and the projections 87c of the upper guide rib 87U are arranged at predetermined intervals along the direction in which the upper guide rib 87U extends.

  Further, the cover member 86 is provided with a plurality of (the same number as the engaging portions 83a of the lower guide groove 83L) locking pieces 87a and a single convex portion 87c in the lower guide rib 87L. The locking pieces 87a and the protrusions 87c of the lower guide rib 87L are arranged at predetermined intervals along the direction in which the lower guide rib 87L extends. Each locking piece 87a is provided by forming a cutout 87b cut out in an L-shape in a plan view of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. The locking piece 87a of the upper guide rib 87U and the locking piece 87a of the lower guide rib 87L oppose each other in the vertical direction across the main substrate 30 (the fitting recess 82a), and the protrusion 87c of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L The convex portion 87c is vertically opposed to the main substrate 30 (the fitting concave portion 82a).

  In the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the upper guide rib 87U is inserted into the upper guide groove 83U. Then, the plurality of engaging portions 83a in the upper guide groove 83U are respectively inserted into the notches 87b in the upper guide rib 87U and are individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. Further, in a state in which the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the lower guide rib 87L is inserted into the lower guide groove 83L. The plurality of engaging portions 83a in the lower guide groove 83L are respectively inserted into the notches 87b in the lower guide rib 87L, and are individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. As a result, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are restricted from being separated in the front-rear direction by the engagement between the engaging portion 83a and the locking piece 87a.

  Further, in the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the upper guide groove 83U and the convex portion 87c in the upper guide rib 87U are engaged. Further, in the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the lower guide groove 83L and the convex portion 87c in the lower guide rib 87L are engaged. Thus, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are prevented from sliding relative to each other in the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 mutually slide in the left-right direction, the locking by the plurality of engaging portions 83a and the plurality of locking pieces 87a is released. Can be suppressed.

  Further, the main substrate case 81 of this embodiment is provided with a tamper-proof means including the first crimped portion 85 provided in the base member 82 and the second crimped portion 88 provided in the cover member 86. The first crimped portion 85 and the second crimped portion 88 are fixed inseparably without breaking.

  The base member 82 includes a square box-shaped first caulking portion 85 that protrudes outward from one end of the base member 82 in the left-right direction. The first crimped portion 85 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) through holes 85a and 85b penetrating in the front-rear direction. On the other hand, the cover member 86 includes a square box-like second crimped portion 88 projecting outward from one end of the cover member 86 in the left-right direction. The second crimped portion 88 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) through holes 88 a and 88 b penetrating in the front-rear direction. The through holes 88a and 88b have stepped portions 88d which are recessed in a step-like manner along the periphery of the respective openings.

Then, in the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the through hole 85a in the first crimped portion 85 and the through hole 88a in the second crimped portion 88 are aligned when viewed from the rear ing. Further, in the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the through hole 85 b in the first caulking portion 85 and the through hole 88 b in the second caulking portion 88 are aligned when viewed from the rear ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main substrate case 81 is provided with a first crimped piece 90. The first crimped piece 90 includes a base wall 90a, and square plate-like side walls 90b and 90b that project rearward from the left end and the right end of the base wall 90a and extend in the vertical direction. ing. The first crimped piece 90 is provided with locking pieces 90c, 90c on the side walls 90b, 90b, respectively. The locking pieces 90c, 90c are plate-like members whose proximal end portions are connected to the side walls 90b, 90b and whose distal end portions are projected between the side walls 90b, 90b. The proximal ends of the locking pieces 90c, 90c are disposed closer to the distal end (rear) of the side walls 90b, 90b than the distal ends of the locking pieces 90c, 90c. The locking pieces 90c, 90c can be bent relatively easily centering on the proximal end in the left-right direction, but not easily bent in the projecting direction (front-rear direction) of the side walls 90b, 90b. It has strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main substrate case 81 is provided with a second crimped piece 91. The second crimped piece 91 protrudes forward from the front surface of the base portion 91a (surface on the first crimped piece 90 side) extending in the vertical direction and also in the vertical direction. And a lock plate 91b extending along the same. The lock plate 91b is provided with a lock hole 91c which penetrates the lock plate 91b in the thickness direction (left and right direction). In this embodiment, the shape of the lock hole 91c is a square.

  The first caulking piece 90 is inserted into the through hole 85 b from the opening on the front side (the panel case 61 side) of the openings of the through hole 85 b. And the support part which is not illustrated is extended along the up-down direction inside the through-hole 85b, and the base wall 90a of the 1st crimping piece 90 is latched by a support part. In this state, the second crimped piece 91 is inserted into the through hole 88 b from the rear opening of the through holes 88 b. In this state, the lock pieces 90c and 90c of the first crimped piece 90 are inserted into the lock holes 91c of the second crimped piece 91, and the lock pieces 90c and 90c are locked to the lock hole 91c. ing. In a state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, the contact of the base wall 90a of the first crimped piece 90 with the support portion prevents the second crimped piece 91 from being pulled out of the through hole 88b. It is done. Similarly, in a state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, the first crimped piece 90 is moved from the through hole 85b by the abutment of the base portion 91a of the second crimped piece 91 and the step 88d. It is regulated that it is pulled out.

  When the first crimped piece 90 and the second crimped piece 91 are pulled out forcibly, the locking pieces 90c and 90c are broken. Therefore, when the first crimped piece 90 or the second crimped piece 91 is pulled out to open the main substrate case 81, the first crimped piece 90 is broken because the first crimped piece 90 is broken. The first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 can not be fixed by using them. That is, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are separated and opened in this embodiment, the first crimped portion 85 and the second crimped portion 88 can leave a trace of unsealing. The main substrate case 81 may include a lid member covering the through holes 85a and 85b and the through holes 88a and 88b. Further, the main substrate case 81 uses the spare second crimped piece 91 by inserting the first crimped piece 90 into the through hole 85a in advance, and again the first crimped portion 85 and the second crimped portion 88 May be fixed.

Returning to the explanation of the cover member 86, the cover member 86 is provided at the proximity portion 86b with the indicator insertion hole 96 through which the indicator 105 is inserted. The display 105 of this embodiment is a square when the information display unit (display surface) 105 a included in the display 105 is viewed from the front. For this reason, the indicator insertion hole 96 is a quadrangle corresponding to the outer shape of the information display unit 105a. The thickness of the proximity portion 86 b around the indicator insertion hole 96 is the same as or substantially the same as the thickness of the cover member 86 in the other portions. For this reason, in the state where the main substrate 30 is accommodated in the main substrate case 81, the indicator 105 protrudes rearward in the indicator insertion hole 96 more than the rear surface of the proximity portion 86b. That is, the information display unit (display surface) 105 a included in the display 105 is exposed to the outside of the cover member 86. The configuration of the display 105 will be described in detail later.

In addition, the cover member 86 includes a terminal hole 97 through which the connection terminal 103 is inserted. The shape of the terminal hole 97 is a quadrangle corresponding to the outer shape of the connection terminal 103.
In addition, the cover member 86 is provided with a button protection portion 99 that protrudes to the rear from the proximity portion 86b at the proximity portion 86b. The rear surface 99 a of the button protection portion 99 does not project rearward of the bulging portion 86 a when viewed from above. The button protection unit 99 includes a button hole 99 b through which the RWM clear button 104 is inserted. And the button protection part 99 is provided with the recessed part 99c which encloses the circumference | surroundings of the button hole 99b. When the main substrate 30 is accommodated in the main substrate case 81, the RWM clear button 104 does not protrude rearward beyond the rear surface 99a of the button protection portion 99 when viewed from above. Therefore, even if the gaming ball falls from above the main substrate unit 80, it is difficult for the gaming ball to contact the RWM clear button 104.

FIG. 5 shows the main substrate unit 80 assembled to the game board YB in a front view from the rear.
In this embodiment, the cover member 86 is a colorless and transparent resin molded product. Therefore, the mounting surface (the surface on the side facing the cover member 86) of the main substrate 30 accommodated in the main substrate case 81 is visible through the main substrate case 81 (cover member 86). . In other words, electronic components such as the CPU 30a mounted on the main substrate 30 can also be viewed through the main substrate case 81 (cover member 86).

  In addition, the cover member 86 includes a number display unit 101 that displays the management number of the main substrate 30. The number display portion 101 is obtained by printing a control number on a sealing material provided with an adhesive surface, and is attached to the outside of the cover member 86. The management number of the main board 30 is a number different for each pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a number for managing which main board 30 is mounted on which pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The display 105 mounted on the main substrate 30 accommodates the main substrate 30 in the main substrate case 81 and can be viewed as a result of the information display unit 105 a being exposed even when the main substrate unit 80 is unitized. It is done. That is, in this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted so that the display state can be viewed in a state where the main substrate 30 is covered by the main substrate case 81. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the position at which the display 105 is mounted is vertically separated from the position of the number display portion 101 disposed outside the main substrate case 81. Therefore, the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 is positioned so as not to overlap with the number display unit 101 in any of the vertical direction and the front-rear direction when the main substrate 30 accommodated in the main substrate case 81 is viewed from the front. It is arranged.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, no other game component is assembled further to the rear of the main board unit 80 assembled to the rear side of the game board YB. Then, the cover member 86 of the main board case 81 is not covered with other game components at least at a portion where the mounting surface of the main board 30 faces. Therefore, when the middle frame WN assembled with the game board YB is opened, the main board unit 80 is exposed and can be visually recognized as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the middle frame WN is opened, the mounting surface of the main board 30 housed in the main board case 81 can be visually recognized, and the number display portion 101 and the information display portion 105a of the display 105 can be visually recognized respectively. It is possible.

And in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the middle frame WN and the front frame WM is always regulated by the locking device SS shown in FIG. 1, but using the frame key (key) managed by the game arcade manager By operating the locking device SS, the middle frame WN and the front frame WM can be unlocked and opened. Therefore, the information displayed on the information display unit 105a of the display 105 can be visually recognized by opening the middle frame WN. That is, the information of the display 105 mounted on the main substrate 30 in this embodiment is arranged at a position where it can not be touched by the player who can not operate the locking device SS.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described according to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes various control boards including a main board 30, a payout board 31, and a sub general board 32.

  The main substrate 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a that can execute the control operation in a predetermined procedure. Further, the CPU 30a as an arithmetic element controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The CPU 30a is a processing unit (central processing unit) that performs predetermined processing. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a incorporates a memory, and the memory is provided with a read only ROM area and an RWM area capable of reading and writing. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the main substrate 30 is provided with a main control ROM 30b corresponding to the ROM area, and a main control RWM 30c corresponding to the RWM area. The memory may be separate from the CPU 30a. The main substrate 30 also includes a random number generation circuit 30 d and a display (base monitor) 105. Although not shown, the main substrate 30 also includes electronic components such as an input / output circuit and a clock generation circuit. The electronic component described above can be viewed through the cover member 86 of the main substrate case 81 in a state where the main substrate 30 is accommodated in the main substrate case 81.

  The main board 30 is connected with start port switches S1 and S2, a count switch S3, a gate switch S4, and ordinary port switches S5 and S6. And CPU30a can receive the detection signal from each above-mentioned switch S1-S6. In addition, the CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (the special view display device 23, the hold display device 24, the common view display device 25 and the like), and controls the operations of the actuators AC1 and AC2. Further, the RWM clear button 104 is connected to the main substrate 30. The CPU 30a can receive an operation signal to be transmitted when the RWM clear button 104 is operated to the on state (push operation).

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing processing relating to a game, information specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. The main variation pattern is capable of specifying a variation time (rendering time) during a period when the special symbol starts to be decided after the special symbol starts to be varied. The main variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for the big hit variation and a variation pattern for the outlying variation. In addition, the various determination values include a big hit determination value used for a big hit lottery, a normal hit determination value used for a normal symbol lottery, and the like. The RWM 30 c also stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the CPU 30a stores data (control information) indicating the calculation result by itself in the RWM area of the memory.

The CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle), and executes the random number updating process (software random number generation process) stored in the RWM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a fluctuation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main fluctuation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30 d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock generation circuit (not shown). The hardware random number is a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol or a normal hit random number used for a hit lottery of a normal symbol.

  The payout board 31 has a CPU 31a for payout control which can execute the control operation in a predetermined procedure, a ROM 31b for payout control storing control information such as a control program of the CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data. And an RWM 31 c for payout control. The payout board 31 is connected to the main board 30 via the relay terminal plate 37. The main substrate 30 and the delivery substrate 31 are electrically connected to transmit information (control signal) in both directions. The payout board 31 drives the payout unit HS based on the prize ball signal instructing the payout of the prize balls transmitted from the main substrate 30, and dispenses a predetermined number of prize balls.

  A winning ball signal (a winning ball designation command) transmitted from the main substrate 30 to the payout substrate 31 can be identified by the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening by entering the winning opening targeted for winning the winning balls. Is configured. For example, the winning ball signal when entering the first starting opening 12 is configured to be able to specify [4 balls] as the number of winning balls. In addition, for example, when managing the total number of winning balls obtained by adding the number of winning balls to be paid out on the main substrate 30, the winning ball signal is configured to instruct the payout of one winning ball, and the necessary number of times A prize ball signal instructing the payout of one prize ball may be sent to the payout board 31 (until the total number of prize balls becomes zero). The prize ball signal is composed of 2-byte data, and it is data indicating that one of the first byte data and the second byte data instructs payout of the prize ball, and the other is the number of prize balls. Is data indicative of

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 38. The power supply unit 38 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and converts the power supply voltage (V1) after the conversion into each of the main board 30 and the payout board 31 etc. It is further converted to the power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to the substrate. The power supply unit 38 is connected to each substrate (the main substrate 30 and the dispensing substrate 31) via a plurality of power supply lines, and each substrate operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines. The power supply unit 38 includes a power switch (contact device) 38a. The power switch 38a can be switched to either the on state or the off state, and is configured to maintain the switched operating state. In this embodiment, when the power switch 38a is operated from the off state to the on state while power is supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power is supplied to the respective boards, and further the power off state is operated. Power supply to each substrate is cut off. Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started or the power from the external power supply is supplied while the power switch 38a is operated to the on state. The switch 38a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the following description, to turn on the power supply to each substrate by operating the power switch 38 a or the like is indicated as “power on” or “start power supply”, and it is possible to The state where power is not supplied is referred to as "power-off (power-off)" or "power-off".

  An out switch S7 is connected to the payout substrate 31. The out switch (sensor) S7 is a switch for detecting an effective ball (out ball) used in the game. The CPU 31a can receive the detection signal from the out switch S7. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is provided in the middle frame WN which is a mounting frame of the game board YB.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball (effective ball) which is hit in the game area YBa of the game board YB and is then flowed down the game area YBa wins in various winning openings targeted for award ball payout. When entering the out-port 21 without winning any of the winning openings, there are cases such as entering the out-port 21 after passing through the operation gate 18. Then, the gaming balls having won a prize in any winning opening and the gaming balls entering the out opening 21 are finally discharged out of the machine through the guide passage mounted in the middle frame WN.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is disposed in the guide passage where the gaming balls having achieved a prize in the winning opening and the gaming balls having entered the out opening 21 gather. That is, the out switch S7 disposed in the guide passage is located below the out port 21 of the game board YB, and more specifically, the most downstream of the guide passage (outside the machine opening in the guide passage) It is located at the lowermost part of the middle frame WN corresponding to the vicinity of the ball discharge port).

  In this embodiment, the out switch S7 corresponds to an effective ball detection unit that detects a game ball used in the game. And the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a single (single) effective ball detection means. Moreover, in this embodiment, the starting opening switches S1 and S2 and the normal opening switches S5 and S6 are the first starting opening 12 and the second starting opening 13 as winning openings different from the big winning opening 15 among the effective balls. , And the normal winning opening 16, 17 corresponds to the ball entering detection means for detecting the game ball entering the ball. And the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of ball entering detection means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board 40 as an external connection unit. The external terminal board 40 is connected to the payout board 31. The payout substrate 31 and the external terminal board 40 are electrically connected to the payout substrate 31 such that information (signal) is transmitted from the payout substrate 31 in one direction. The external terminal board 40 connects the hall computer HC as an external device installed in the control room of the game arcade to manage the operation state of each pachinko game machine installed in the game arcade and the pachinko game machine 10 It is a substrate. The external terminal board 40 has a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. Then, separate signal lines are connected to the input terminals of the external terminal board 40 so as to separately receive a plurality of types of signals transmitted from the payout board 31. Further, separate signal lines are connected to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 so that each received signal can be separately transmitted.

Here, information (signal) that can be transmitted to the hall computer HC through the external terminal board 40 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can transmit an information signal, a door open signal, a security signal, a prize ball scheduled signal, a prize ball information signal, and an out signal as external signals through the external terminal board 40. is there. The external terminal board 40 is an external signal output unit configured to be able to output an external signal. The security signal corresponds to a specific external signal. The door open signal corresponds to a predetermined external signal.

  The information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify information on the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, as such information, the state such as a big hit game, that the game ball entered the starting opening (the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13), the special figure fluctuation game and the common figure fluctuation game ended And so on. The door opening signal is a signal that makes it possible to identify that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been opened. The security signal is a signal that enables identification of an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the errors include RWM clear, magnetic error, vibration error (induced magnetic field detection error), big winning opening incorrect winning error, and ordinary electric role false recognition error.

The prize ball scheduled signal indicates that there is a plan for delivering a game ball as a predetermined number of units (for example, 10 balls) as a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 balls) regardless of whether or not the payout unit HS has made payout balls. Is a signal that can be identified. The prize ball scheduled signal is transmitted every time the number of prize balls planned (the number of expected balls to be paid out) counted upon receipt of the prize ball signal exceeds a certain number of balls (for example, ten). The winning ball information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify that a game ball as a winning ball of a predetermined fixed unit (for example, 10 balls) has been paid out. The winning ball information signal is transmitted each time the payout of the gaming ball as a predetermined number of winning balls is completed. The out signal is transmitted whenever the number of effective spheres counted each time the effective switch is detected by the out switch S7 exceeds a certain number of spheres (for example, 10 spheres).

  The prize ball scheduled signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted for a fixed time (for example, 128 ms). In addition, when the prize ball scheduled signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are continuously transmitted, they are transmitted at regular intervals (for example, 128 ms). In addition, the fixed time and the fixed interval which the said signal is transmitted are the same time. Further, the case of continuous transmission means, for example, in the case of an out signal, a case where the number of effective spheres detected by the out switch S7 has been reached while being transmitted for a fixed time. And, in this case, the out signal is transmitted at regular intervals after the regular time has elapsed. In addition, transmission of such a signal is the same also in a prize ball scheduled signal and a prize ball information signal.

  The prize ball scheduled signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are binary signals capable of taking the first state (for example, on (Hi) state) and the second state (for example, off (low) state). In other words, when transmitting, it is in the first state, and when it is not transmitting, it is in the second state. In addition, the time when the prize ball scheduled signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal can be in the on state can be arbitrarily changed, and the interval (time in which the off state can be taken) in the case of continuous transmission is arbitrary. It can be changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main substrate 30 and the payout substrate 31 are electrically connected by a plurality of information signal lines for transmitting and receiving control signals. The pachinko gaming machine 10 transmits the control signal from the main substrate 30 to the payout substrate 31 in one direction as an information signal line, and transmits the control signal from the payout substrate 31 to the main substrate 30 in one direction. And an information signal line L2. The information signal line L1 is a transmission line for transmitting a control signal from the main substrate 30 to the payout substrate 31 when the main substrate 30 is used as a reference. The information signal line L2 is a receiving line for receiving the control signal transmitted by the main substrate 30 from the dispensing substrate 31 when the main substrate 30 is used as a reference. In addition to the information signal lines L1 and L2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has one or more information signal lines L3 for transmitting and receiving control signals as information signal lines.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a control signal related to the payout of the winning balls is transmitted and received between the main substrate 30 and the payout substrate 31 using the information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2. The information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2 are serial communication lines. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, control signals regarding other than the payout of the award balls are transmitted and received between the main substrate 30 and the payout substrate 31 using the information signal line L3. The control signal regarding other than the payout of the winning balls is, for example, a signal transmitted to the external terminal board 40 via the payout board 31. Specifically, they are an information signal, a door open signal, a security signal, a prize ball scheduled signal, a prize ball information signal, and an out signal.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. In this embodiment, the main substrate 30 and the dispensing substrate 31 have a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the backup function holds various information including information on game control (hereinafter referred to as "game information") for a predetermined period even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and the power supply starts When being done, it is possible to return based on the various information.

The game information on the game control includes information on the special figure variation game, information on the big hit game, information on the game state, and information on the payout of the prize balls. As information on the special figure fluctuation game, for example, information which can specify the lottery result of the big hit lottery, information which can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation game, information which can specify the special symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game, etc. It is. The information on the big hit game includes information that can specify the progress of the big hit game. The information relating to the gaming state includes information that can identify whether it is a probability variation state or information that can identify whether it is an increase in the ball pitch rate. The information on the payout of the winning balls is information that can identify the unsent winning ball signal. In addition, the backup power supply
For example, it is a period until the electric double layer capacitor is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power. The backup power supply is mounted on the power supply unit 38. The backup power supply is a backup means configured to be able to back up various information.

  Then, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is supplied with power and activated (including power recovery), when the main control CPU 30a and the payout control CPU 31a do not receive the RWM initialization instruction, the stored content is Whether or not it is normal is confirmed, and when it is normal, processing for returning is performed based on the stored information (memory content) regarding game control. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored based on the stored contents of the RWM (information regarding game control at the time of power shutoff). The confirmation of whether the stored contents are normal or abnormal is performed, for example, by the confirmation of the state of the backup flag and the check of the checksum. On the other hand, even when the RWM initialization instruction has not been received, if the stored contents of the RWM are abnormal, the RWM is initialized to set an initial value, and the RWM initialization instruction is received. Start control as well. That is, when the storage content of the RWM is abnormal, the information related to game control described above is initialized. The RWM initialization instruction can be issued by turning on the RWM clear button 104 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. Thus, the RWM clear button 104 is an initialization operation means configured to be capable of instructing the initialization of game information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub unification substrate 32 is electrically connected to the main substrate 30 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the main substrate 30 in one direction. The sub-supervisory substrate 32 has a CPU, a ROM, and an RWM, none of which are shown. The CPU of the sub control board 32 executes the control operation in a predetermined procedure according to the control program stored in the ROM, and data generated by the control operation is temporarily stored in the RWM.

  The sub-supervisory substrate 32 also includes an effect display substrate 46 for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11, and a sound / lamp substrate 47 for controlling the light emission of the decoration lamp La and controlling the sound output of the speaker Sp. It is connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub generalization board 32, the effect display board 46, and the sound / lamp board 47 are mainly responsible for controlling game effects based on control signals transmitted from the main board 30. It is a substrate 42. Further, a rendering button BT is connected to the sub-supervisory substrate 32, and can receive an operation signal from the rendering button BT.

Hereinafter, processing (normal processing) performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing (reception processing (input processing)) relating to reception of detection signals of gaming balls from the various switches S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 will be described.

  When the CPU 30a for main control receives the detection signal from the starting opening switch S1 by entering the ball into the first starting opening 12, the number of starting holdings of the first special symbol (hereinafter, the number of the first special view holdings) It is determined whether or not "is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment)." Then, when the first special drawing reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special drawing reservation number and rewrites it, and also displays the first special drawing reservation number after addition. The hold display device 24 for the figure hold number is controlled. On the other hand, CPU30a does not add the 1st special figure reservation number, when the 1st special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number.

In addition, when the CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the starting opening switch S2 by entering the ball into the second starting opening 13, the number of starting holdings of the second special symbol (hereinafter, "the number of holdings of the second special view"). It is determined whether or not it is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Then, the CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special drawing reservation number and rewrites it when the second special drawing reservation number is less than the upper limit number, and displays the second special drawing reservation number after addition. The hold display device 24 for the figure hold number is controlled. On the other hand, CPU30a does not add the 2nd special figure reservation number, when the 2nd special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number.

  In the CPU 30a, the game ball enters the starting opening (the first starting opening 12 or the second starting opening 13) where the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and the number of starting holdings (first special view reserved number or second special drawing The counting means is a counting means for counting the number of start reservations with the condition that the number of reservations is less than the upper limit number. Further, the hold display device 24 is a means capable of displaying the counting result of the start hold number. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a device for directly displaying numbers as the hold display device 24 or a device for displaying a start hold number according to the number of light sources provided with a plurality of light emitters. ing. The start pending count counted by the CPU 30a is information related to the special view fluctuation game stored in the RWM 30c, which is held even when the power supply is stopped, and is information that can be restored when the power supply is started. . That is, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds information that can specify “4” as the start pending number, when the power supply is started, the start pending number can be returned as “4”, and when returning On the hold display unit 24 of is displayed the returned start hold number. On the other hand, the start pending count counted by the CPU 30a is information to be initialized by the RWM initialization instruction. For this reason, the hold display device 24 when it is initialized will indicate "0 (zero)" which is the initial value.

  In addition, when the CPU 30a adds the start pending number (the first special view pending number or the second special view pending number), information (such as the pending designation command) that can specify the start pending number after addition is added to the sub board 42 Send. The sub-substrate 42 reports information that can specify the start pending number after addition. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image indicating the number of pending operations as information that can specify the number of pending start operations after addition.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the ball by less than the upper limit number of the start pending number, the CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers triggered by the ball entry, and random number information that can specify the acquired values of the various random numbers. , RWM30c to store. The random number information may be configured by the value of the random number, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the CPU 30a enters the ball entry sequence (information storage sequence) of the gaming ball that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number and the ball entry sequence (information of the game sphere entered earlier). The storage order is stored in the RWM 30 c so as to be identifiable. When acquiring the value of the random number, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and obtains the value of the big hit symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern allocation random number from the RWM 30c.

  Further, the CPU 30a performs a winning ball process for paying out a winning ball in the process when the detection signals from the starting opening switches S1 and S2, the count switch S3 and the normal opening switches S5 and S6 are received. In the prize ball processing, a prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) to be transmitted to the payout substrate 31 is generated and transmitted. The CPU 31a of the payout board 31 having received the winning ball signal operates the payout unit HS to pay out the gaming balls of the number instructed by the winning ball signal as a winning ball.

Further, in the processing when the detection signal from the gate switch S4 is received, the CPU 30a performs a process of storing the suspension of the common drawing fluctuation game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a hit lottery of a normal symbol. It should be noted that the CPU 30a establishes the condition that the game ball enters the operation gate 18 that establishes the starting condition of the regular drawing variation game, and the number of start holdings of normal symbols is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is a counting means that counts the number of start symbol pending for normal symbols as a trigger. The start pending number of the normal symbol is displayed on a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) controlled by the CPU 30a. In addition, the start pending number of normal symbols is information that is stored in RWM 30c along with the start pending number of special symbols and is similarly held even when power supply is stopped, and information that can be restored when power supply is started It is. In addition, the number of starting symbols reserved for normal symbols is information that is initialized by the initialization instruction of RWM.

  Next, a process (special figure fluctuation process) relating to the execution of the special figure fluctuation game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure fluctuation process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In the special figure variation processing, the CPU 30a determines whether the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special figure variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being performed, while the special figure variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being performed. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, when the start condition is not satisfied, the CPU 30a ends the special figure change processing.

  When the above-described start condition is satisfied, the CPU 30a reads the second special view reservation number and determines whether the read second special view reservation number is greater than zero. Then, when the second special figure reservation number is larger than zero, the CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the second special figure fluctuation game. On the other hand, CPU30a reads the 1st special figure reservation number, when the 2nd special figure reservation number is zero, and it is judged whether the read 1st special figure reservation number is greater than 0. Then, when the number of first special-image holdings is larger than zero, the CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the first special-figure variation game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a specification that preferentially executes the second special figure variation game without simultaneously executing the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game.

  In addition, when the number of first special drawing reservations and the number of second special drawing reservations are both zero, the CPU 30a performs processing for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demonstration effect"). The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11, for example, to obtain a customer gathering effect.

  When starting the second special figure fluctuation game, the CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special figure reservation number and rewrites it, and displays the second special figure reservation number after subtraction, for the second special figure reservation number The hold display unit 24 is controlled. Further, when the CPU 30a subtracts the second special drawing reservation number, the CPU 30a transmits, to the sub-substrate 42, information (such as a reservation specification command) that can specify the second special drawing reservation number after subtraction.

Next, the CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the RWM 30c.
The CPU 30a having acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery time (that is, the special figure fluctuation process is executed) is a probability fluctuation state or a non-probability fluctuation state based on information which can specify the gaming state. Based on the determination result, a big hit lottery is performed with different winning probability.

In the big hit lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the RWM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value match, a jackpot lottery is won. When the jackpot lottery is won, the CPU 30a performs a jackpot process. Specifically, the CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure variation game. In addition, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Thus, determining the jackpot symbol will determine the type of jackpot. Further, based on the value of the variation pattern allocation random number specified from the acquired random number information, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among variation patterns for a big hit variation that can be selected when winning a big hit.

  When the CPU 30a does not win the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a performs the outlier process. In the removal process, the CPU 30a determines the removal symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-design symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure variation game. In addition, the CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern for outlier fluctuation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern allocation random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the fluctuation pattern for outlier fluctuation, the CPU 30a determines either a fluctuation pattern with reach or a fluctuation pattern without reach.

  In addition, CPU30a performs control similar to control of the 2nd special symbol mentioned above targeting the 1st special symbol, when starting a 1st special figure change game. That is, the CPU 30a performs a big hit process or an off process based on the result of subtraction of the number of start pending of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery.

  Further, the CPU 30a performs processing of generating control information (control command) instructing the sub-substrate 42 to control the game effect based on the result of the above-described processing as processing relating to the execution of the special figure fluctuation game. The various control information generated in the processing is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission processing performed by the CPU 30 a.

  When starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a generates, as control information, a variation start command (variation start information) which can specify that the symbol variation game is to be started. The change start command also includes information that can specify a change pattern determined in the above-described big hit process or the release process. Moreover, CPU30a produces | generates the special figure command (special figure information) which can specify a special symbol as control information, when starting a special figure fluctuation game. Since the big hit symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of the big hit, the type of the big hit can be specified by the special image information. For this reason, the special drawing command is also information that can identify pass / fail, and is also information that can identify the type of jackpot.

  In addition, the CPU 30a specifies that the special figure fluctuation game be ended as control information when the elapsed time after the start of the special figure fluctuation game reaches a predetermined fluctuation time (time set in the fluctuation pattern). Generate a possible fluctuation stop command (variation end information). In addition, when starting the special figure fluctuation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special figure display device 23 to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and Start measurement. And CPU30a controls the display content of the special figure display apparatus 23 so that the special symbol determined may be derived | led-out, when the fluctuation | variation time defined by the determined main fluctuation | variation pattern passes.

In the variation pattern of the special figure variation game, the variation time of the special figure variation game (the time until the special symbol is derived) is specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with variation patterns of a plurality of types of special figure variation games in which the variation time is made different. Among the variation patterns of the special figure variation game, the variation time of the variation pattern with the reach for the big hit variation and the loss variation is specified in a longer time than the variation time of the fluctuation pattern without the reach variation for the loss variation There is. This is because, by prolonging the time during which the reach effect is not performed in the symbol change game of the effect pattern, the game is not disturbed (the action of the start and hold ball). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for outlier fluctuation is defined to be a relatively short time, for example, a time of approximately 5000 to 10000 ms in normal gaming (low certainty and low basis). Further, for example, at times other than the normal game (at high accuracy and high base), a time shorter than that at the normal game is defined, and is, for example, about 1000 to 3000 ms. In addition, when the function to shorten the fluctuation time is installed according to the start reservation number at the start of fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation for which the fluctuation time of about 1000 ms is specified, for example, is determined also in the normal game In some cases.

Next, the process regarding the progress of the big hit game performed by having won the big hit lottery will be described.
The big hit game of this embodiment is composed of an opening with the start of the big hit game, a round game for opening the big winning opening 15, and an ending with the end of the big hit game. In other words, the jackpot game proceeds in stages, such as opening → round game → ending. And CPU30a performs processing which generates control information (control command) which directs control of a game production to sub board 42, and processing which opens and closes big winning opening 15 as processing about progress of a big hit game. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

Next, processing relating to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying a gaming state as control information. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

Here, according to FIG. 7, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function capable of giving a probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability after the end of the big hit game. The probability fluctuation state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player, because it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low. The probability fluctuation state is given, for example, until the next time a jackpot lottery is won.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a ball entry rate improving function. The ball filling rate improving function is a function capable of providing a ball filling rate improving state for improving the ball filling rate of gaming balls per unit time to the second starting hole 13 as the specified starting hole. The ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "power support state" and "high base state". In addition, in the following description, the state to which the ball-incident rate improvement state is not provided may be shown as a "non-ball-filling rate improvement state. The non-entering rate improvement state is the so-called "non-electric support state" and "low base state".

  The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by combining and executing a plurality of controls. The first control is the fluctuation time shortening control of the normal symbol that makes the fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation game shorter than that in the non-entering rate improvement state. The second control is probability fluctuation control of a regular symbol that changes the probability of winning a regular symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the non-incident rate improvement state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the second starting opening 13 based on winning of a normal symbol winning lottery is made longer than in the non-entering rate improving state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the control which makes the frequency | count of opening of the 2nd starting opening 13 based on having won the lottery of the normal symbol more than the time of a non-entering rate improvement state, and the lottery of the normal symbol It is preferable to execute at least one control of the control for making the one opening time of the second starting opening 13 longer based on the winning of at least one time than the time of the non-ballading rate improvement state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special symbol variation game shorter than in the non-entering rate improving state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "variation time reduction state (time reduction state)".

The pitch increase improvement state is, for example, the next time until the jackpot lottery is won, or until the special upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure fluctuation game is executed after the pitch increase state is granted, or It is granted until the jackpot lottery is won before the upper limit number is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the prescribed upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be defined by a combination of the presence or absence of the probability variation state and the presence or absence of the ball entry rate improvement state.
Specifically, the first game state ("low probability + low base" in FIG. 7) in which no probability change state is given to the game state and no ball entry rate improvement state is further given, There is a second gaming state ("low probability + high base" in FIG. 7) in which the probability change state is not given but the ball entry rate improvement state is given. In addition, in the gaming state, the probability fluctuation state is granted, but the third game state ("high probability + low base" in Fig. 7) to which the ball entry rate improvement state is not imparted, and the probability fluctuation state is awarded There is a fourth game state ("high probability + high base" in FIG. 7) in which the ball pitch improvement state is also given.

There are a first state change opportunity and a second state change opportunity different from the first state change opportunity as the opportunity for the gaming state to change in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The first state change opportunity is to win a big hit lottery. The gaming state in the big hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is low certainty and low base. Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won during the gaming state other than the low certainty and low base, the gaming state changes to the low certainty and low base along with the start of the big hit game provided by the winning.

  In addition, the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won is associated with the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the case of having the first big hit and the second big hit as the type of big hit, when you win the first big hit, after the end of the big hit game becomes high certainty high base, win the second big hit After the end of the jackpot game is low certainty and high base when you do. Since the type of the jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, it can be said that the change opportunity of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is that the jackpot lottery has been won as shown in the example described above.

  The second state change trigger is that the termination condition of the probability fluctuation state and the ball convergence state improvement state is satisfied when at least one of the probability fluctuation state and the ball convergence state improvement state is applied. Specifically, in the case where the ending condition of the pitch improvement state when the second jackpot is won includes the condition that the special figure fluctuation game of the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, When the jackpot lottery is not won before the upper limit number is reached, the "high base" to the "low base" are set because the specified upper limit number is reached.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification in which, for example, probability fluctuation state is a condition for passing a game ball in a specific area predetermined in the game board YB during a big hit game. The state change trigger of the gaming state in this specification is whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. Further, in this embodiment, the gaming state provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is listed as low low, low high, low high, low high and high high. It depends on the specification of the pachinko gaming machine 10 which gaming state the pachinko gaming machine 10 can take. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a specification that can take a low certain low base, a low certain high base, and a high certain high base.

Then, in the processing related to the gaming state, the CPU 30a generates a state designation command (gaming state information) capable of specifying the gaming state. The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42, for example, at the time of power on (power recovery) or at the transition of the game state. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set as the high certainty and high base, a state specification command capable of specifying the high certainty and high base is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42 along with the end of the big hit game. In addition, when managing the grant period of the ball entry state improvement state by the number of games, the CPU 30a counts the number of times of the special figure fluctuation game executed, and the ball entry rate when the end condition of the ball entry state is satisfied. An end command (playing state information) is generated as a state specification command capable of specifying the end of the improvement state.

Also, FIG. 7 shows the classification of the games played by the pachinko gaming machine 10 in each gaming state.
Specifically, on a low certainty and low basis, a special figure variation game is performed by establishing a starting condition of the special figure variation game, and a common figure variation game is performed by establishing a starting condition of the common figure variation game. Is done. Also, on a low certainty and low basis, a big hit game is played by winning a big hit lottery of a special symbol. In addition, the special figure variation game and the popular figure variation game are performed with other low certainty high base, high certainty low base and high certainty high base. In this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, the game when the gaming state is low on a certain basis and low on a jackpot and a big hit game is not performed is taken as a first game (normal game). On the other hand, in this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is a low certainty and low base, and a game when a big hit is being played, and a gaming state other than the low certainty and low base The game is a second game other than the normal game. Among these, the game when the big hit game is being played is equivalent to a special game.

  The CPU 30a also performs the processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the CPU 30a executes a process (general drawing fluctuation processing) relating to the execution of a common drawing fluctuation game in which a lottery result of a normal lottery is randomly drawn. In the common drawing fluctuation processing, the CPU 30a selects the normal drawing lottery using the normal hitting random number, the determination of the normal design derived in the common drawing fluctuation game based on the drawing result, and the fluctuation pattern determination of the common drawing fluctuation game Do. In addition, the CPU 30a executes the routine drawing variation game on the regular drawing display device 25 in accordance with the above-described determined matters, and the second starting opening after the regular drawing variation game is ended when winning the winning symbol lottery. A process of releasing 13 in a predetermined release pattern is performed.

  In the fluctuation pattern of the common drawing fluctuation game, the fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation game (the time until the normal symbol is derived) is specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have variation patterns of a plurality of types of common drawing variation games in which the variation time is made different. When a plurality of types of common pattern fluctuation game fluctuation patterns are provided, these fluctuation patterns may have a plurality of fluctuation patterns which can be determined in the same gaming state, or the fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times are determined according to the gaming state Alternatively, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be provided. The fluctuation time specified in the fluctuation pattern of the common drawing fluctuation game is, for example, 6000 ms for “low base” and 1000 ms for “high base”, and the time until the normal symbol is derived in high base is shortened. May be

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of types of opening patterns in which the opening mode is different as the opening pattern of the second starting opening 13. When a plurality of types of opening patterns are provided, these opening patterns may have a plurality of opening patterns that can be determined in the same gaming state, or an opening pattern different in opening mode can be determined according to the gaming state, the opening pattern A plurality of may be provided. The manner of opening can be defined by the combination of the opening time and the number of times of opening. Specifically, the opening pattern differs between the opening pattern opened once in 380 ms and the opening pattern opened once in 4500 ms due to the difference in opening time. In addition, the opening pattern differs between the opening pattern of opening once in 380 ms and the opening pattern of opening three times in 380 ms due to the difference in the number of times of opening. And as an opening pattern, for example, if it is "low base", it will be once open 380 ms, if it is "high base", it will be once open 4500 ms, it is easy to enter the second starting opening 13 at high base. You may

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the common drawing fluctuation game described above and the opening pattern of the second starting opening 13 can be arbitrarily set according to the specification of the pachinko gaming machine 10. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the case of providing a plurality of variation patterns of the common drawing variation game and the opening pattern of the second starting opening 13, the types of determinable variation patterns and the types of opening patterns are set for each gaming state The type of fluctuation pattern which can be determined by the change of the state and the type of opening pattern of the second starting port 13 are also changed.

  Further, in the processing related to demonstration effects, the CPU 30a is a demonstration command that can specify that it will be in a standby state as control information when the condition conditions for execution of demonstration effects are satisfied without the existence of a symbol variation game of special symbols held. Generate (wait status information). The demo command is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a. The demonstration effect is performed regardless of the gaming state. In other words, in the demonstration effect, for example, when the gaming state is low certainty and low base, the execution condition of the demonstration effect (the number of special figure holdings is zero) is satisfied regardless of whether the gaming state is high certainty high base It is done by. Further, in the processing relating to the error, processing such as notifying is performed by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, notification regarding an error is also performed regardless of the gaming state.

  Next, various processes performed by the sub-substrate 42 will be described. When receiving the control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub board 42 executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

First, the effect symbol variation process will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the CPU of the sub general board 32 which is one of the sub substrates 42 receives the special drawing command, the CPU causes the symbol variation game of the effect symbol to be derived based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. Determine the combination of the production design. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the CPU of the sub generalization board 32 determines the combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. In addition, the CPU of the sub-supervising board 32, when the out-of-hand symbol of the special symbol is designated, the combination of the production design which makes it derive in the design fluctuation game of the production design based on the main fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command decide. Specifically, the CPU of the sub-supervisory substrate 32 determines the combination of the disconnection including the reach formation pattern, when the main fluctuation pattern for the out-of-reach variation with the reach is designated. In addition, when the main fluctuation pattern for out-of-reach variation is designated, the CPU of the sub-supervisory substrate 32 determines a combination of out-of-reach patterns not including the reach formation pattern.

  In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the production symbols is made to derive a combination of the production symbols of three rows including the left row, the middle row, and the right row. And, in the design fluctuation game of production design, reach is formed by the same production design being drawn out in specified plural lines (this line 2 lines of left line and right line in this execution form), remaining line (this execution In the form, a reach effect for leading one middle row) is performed. For this reason, the same effect design derived in a plurality of predetermined rows becomes the reach formation symbol, and the combination of the outset including the reach formation symbols is the same effect design in a plurality of predetermined rows, and the remaining rows are a predetermined plurality It becomes the combination which is the production design which differs from the production design of the line. In addition, the combination of the out formation which does not include the reach formation design is the design where the specified plural lines differ, concerning the remaining line it becomes the combination which does not ask the coincidence with the specified design effect plural lines. Incidentally, the combination of the jackpot of this embodiment is a combination in which the rendering patterns of all the rows become the same rendering pattern. That is, the combination of the big hit also includes the reach formation pattern.

Further, when the CPU of the sub-supervisory substrate 32 receives the change start command, the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of the main change pattern that can be identified from the command.
The sub fluctuation pattern for controlling the display content etc. of is determined. The sub fluctuation pattern can specify the effect contents of the symbol fluctuation game of the effect symbol. The CPU of the sub control board 32 transmits the determined effect pattern and the information capable of specifying the determined sub fluctuation pattern to the CPU of the effect display board 46 and the CPU of the sound / lamp board 47, respectively.

  The CPU of the effect display board 46 controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) such that the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the effect content specified by the sub change pattern. In addition, the CPU of the sound / lamp substrate 47 causes the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the sound of the speaker Sp to perform the light emission effect and the sound effect accompanying the symbol change game with the start of the symbol change game of the production symbol. Control the output mode.

  Then, the CPU of the effect display board 46 ends the symbol change game of the effect design with the elapse of the change time specified from the main change pattern, and causes the display contents of the image display section GH to be derived. Control. In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the production symbol is ended upon receipt of the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is counted by the control of the CPU of the effect display substrate 46 The symbol variation game of the effect symbol may be ended. That is, without transmitting the change stop command from the main substrate 30, the end of the symbol change game of the effect pattern may be controlled.

  In the control of the effect display device 11, the CPU of the effect display board 46 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads out data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The effect display board 46 is provided with a character ROM for storing character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, characters, figures or symbols (including a decorative pattern) in advance. Data may be read out. Then, the CPU of the effect display substrate 46 outputs the read data to the VDP (Video Display Processor). The VDP performs display control based on the input data, and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a base notification function that counts the base value and reports the counted base value.
The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of winning balls to the total number of effective balls. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts a base value indicating the total number of winning balls in the normal game with respect to the total number of effective balls in the normal game as the base value, and notifies the base value in a predetermined notification mode. Equipped with The normal game, as shown in FIG. 7, is a low certainty and low base in this specification, and is a game when a big hit game is not performed. In addition, the base value is a ratio, that is, a ratio when the total number of effective balls in the normal game and the total number of winning balls in the normal game are compared. And, as will be described in detail later, it is assumed that the base value to be notified is not a big hit game, and the total number of winning balls at (low certainty and low base time (low probability time and short non)) low certainty low base time The total number of effective spheres of) is a numerical value counted (calculated) by a calculation formula of 100. In the following description, when “base” or “base value” is simply described, the base value at the time of normal gaming counted by the above-mentioned calculation formula shall be indicated unless otherwise noted. In this embodiment, counting the base value by the CPU 30a corresponds to the base value counting means.

First, a monitor as means for notifying a base value will be described according to FIG.
The monitor of this embodiment is a display 105 having the information display unit 105a shown in FIG. The display 105 is mounted on the main substrate 30, as described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, and displays the information display portion 105a by opening the middle frame WN in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is assembled. The contents are visible from the outside.

  The display 105 includes four display elements including a so-called 7-segment LED in which seven light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged as a whole [8 (numerical value)] to form seven segments (portions). There is. The display elements are a first display element D1, a second display element D2, a third display element D3, and a fourth display element D4. Further, the display 105 includes, for each of the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4, one LED for displaying a dot, in addition to seven LEDs forming seven segments. Thereby, the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 of the display 105 include a portion capable of displaying a number or the like of seven segments and a portion capable of displaying a dot. The portion capable of displaying a dot is located at the lower right of the information display unit 105a as viewed from the front as shown in FIG. In the display 105 of this embodiment, four display elements (first to fourth display elements D1 to D4) are arranged side by side.

  The display 105 of this embodiment incorporates a drive circuit for turning on and off each of the eight LEDs provided in the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4. Note that the drive circuit of the display 105 may be separately mounted on the main substrate 30, or may be mounted as the display 105 unitized with the drive circuit as in this embodiment.

FIGS. 9A and 9B show examples of notification of the base value by the display 105. FIG.
The display 105 of this embodiment is configured to set two display elements out of the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 as one set, and to notify predetermined information by the one set of display elements. . Specifically, the first display element D1 and the second display element D2 form a set, and a combination of displays of the two display elements constitutes one information, and a third display element D3 and a fourth display element D4. And the combination of the two display elements constitute one information.

  The third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 display the base value. The base value is represented by a two-digit number from [00] to [99], and in the case of 100 or more [99. ] Is displayed by displaying dots on the fourth display element D4.

  Meanwhile, the first and second display elements D1 and D2 display an identifier for identifying the base value displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment uses the identifier [bL. ] And [b6. ] And. Identifier [bL. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the alphabet [L] and dots on the second display element D2. Also, the identifier [b6. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the numeral [6] and dots on the second display element D2.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a first display state and a second display state as display states (display contents) of the display 105. The first display state and the second display state display the base value in any display state, but the type of the displayed base value is different. In this embodiment, the first display state and the second display state are respectively constituted by a combination of the identifiers of the first and second display elements D1 and D2 and the base values of the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. There is.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36], which will be described in detail later, displays the base value counted in a predetermined counting cycle, and in this embodiment is a display when the display state of the display 105 is in the first display state. [B6.36] shown in FIG. 9B, which will be described in detail later, displays the final base value of the base values counted in the predetermined period, and in this embodiment, the display 105 It is a display when the display state is the second display state. As described above, the display 105 can identify the type of the displayed base value by arranging and displaying the identifier of the base value together with the base value.

  Identifier [bL. ] Is a display corresponding to the first display state [b6. ] Is a display corresponding to the second display state, but the base value [XX (X: numeral)] is a display that changes in each display state. The base value [36] shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is merely an example, and this value is a variable value as described above. In this embodiment, the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 constitute a base display unit constituting a base value, and the first and second display elements display the identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit. The identifier display unit is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the display state of the display 105 is switched every predetermined period (every time T shown in the figure). Specifically, after maintaining the first display state for the time T, the display 105 switches to the second display state as time T elapses, and the second display state is maintained for the time T. After that, when time T elapses, the display mode is switched to the first display state again, and thereafter, the second display state → the first display state → the second display state →... Is repeated. As described above, by switching the two display states at predetermined intervals, it is possible to notify different information with one display 105. The time T is, for example, about 4 to 6 seconds.

  Although FIG. 10 exemplifies the order of switching from the first display state → the second display state → the first display state →... As the display state of the indicator 105, the second display state → the first display state → The second display state may be switched in the order of. The display 105 of this embodiment starts displaying after the power is turned on, but the display state first displayed at that time may be either the first display state or the second display state.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the concrete control content of the base alerting function mounted in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described together with the operation thereof.
The control contents are roughly classified into control regarding counting of the base value and control regarding display of the base value. These controls are performed by the CPU 30 a of the main board 30.

When counting the base value, the CPU 30a counts three numbers described below, and stores the count value in the RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a.
Specifically, the CPU 30a counts, as the first number, the total number of prize balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 during the normal game. Hereinafter, the first number will be referred to as “normal winning number of balls”. The normal time award ball number is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area storing the normal time award ball number is a counter of the total number of award balls paid out during the normal game (hereinafter, "normal time award" Function as “ball counter”. Also, counting the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game by the CPU 30a corresponds to the regular prize ball counting means.

  In addition, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls in the normal game as the second number. Hereinafter, the second number will be referred to as "the number of effective spheres at normal time". The normal effective sphere number is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area storing the normal effective sphere number is a counter of the total number of effective spheres in normal gaming (hereinafter referred to as “normal effective sphere counter Function as “)”. Further, counting the total number of effective balls in the normal game by the CPU 30a corresponds to the normal effective ball counting means.

In addition, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls in all the gaming states as a third number. Hereinafter, the third number is referred to as "the effective sphere number in all states". The effective ball number in all states is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area storing the effective ball number in all states is a counter of the total number of effective balls in all gaming states (hereinafter, all states Function as “when effective ball counter”. Further, counting the total number of effective balls in all the game states by the CPU 30a corresponds to the all-state effective ball counting means.

Here, the process of counting the normal winning balls number, the normal effective balls number, and the full state effective balls number will be specifically described.
The RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a is an area (hereinafter referred to as a "state storage area") storing information (flag) capable of specifying a gaming state, and information (flag) capable of specifying whether a big hit is in progress And an area for storing (hereinafter referred to as a "big hit storage area"). Information corresponding to the current gaming state is stored in the state storage area. For example, if the current gaming state is "low certainty and low base", information that can specify the gaming state is stored, and if the current gaming state is high certainty and high basis, the gaming state can be specified Information is stored. The big hit storage area stores information that can identify that a big hit is in a big hit game, and information that can not identify a big hit in a big hit game is stored. Ru.

  The normal time prize ball number is counted from the information on the state storage area and the information on the big hit storage area, that is, it can be specified that it is a low game and not a big hit game. Do. At this time, the CPU 30a accumulates the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening that entered the ball every time the game ball enters the winning opening targeted for winning the prize ball excluding the big winning opening 15 in the normal winning ball counter. to add. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of winning balls of the first starting opening 12 when the detection signal of the starting opening switch S1 is received, and the second when the detection signal of the starting opening switch S2 is received Cumulative addition of the number of winning balls in the starting opening 13 is performed. Further, the CPU 30a accumulates and adds the number of winning balls of the normal winning opening 16 when receiving the detection signal of the normal opening switch S5, and receives the winning ball of the normal winning opening 17 when receiving the detection signal of the normal opening switch S6. Cumulative addition of numbers.

  When it can be specified that it is a normal game from the information of the state storage area and the information of the big hit storage area, that is, it is low certainty and low base and it is not in the big hit game, the CPU 30a counts Do. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the normal time effective ball counter each time the effective ball is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time the detection signal of the out switch S7 is received.

  When the status of the state storage area and the information of the big hit storage area is information of any content, that is, when it is in the big hit game or not in the big hit game even if it is in any game state Even if there is, the CPU 30a counts. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the all-state effective ball counter every time the effective ball is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time the detection signal of the out switch S7 is received.

  Then, when the number of effective spheres in all the states reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the number of regular prize balls counted at that point in the predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, the area for storing the normal prize balls is a buffer for storing the normal prize balls counted when the effective ball number for all states has reached a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as "normal prize ball buffer" Function as And it is corresponded to a prize ball storage means to memorize | store the normal time prize ball number currently counted when the effective ball number at the time of all the states reached predetermined number by CPU30a.

  Further, when the number of effective spheres in all the states reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the number of effective spheres in normal time counted at that point in a predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, the area that stores the normal effective sphere number is a buffer that stores the normal effective sphere number that is counted when the effective sphere number in all states reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter, “normal effective sphere buffer” Function as Then, storing the normal effective sphere number counted when the effective sphere number in all the states has reached a predetermined number by the CPU 30a corresponds to the effective sphere storage means.

  The CPU 30a clears the normal prize ball number and the normal effective ball number to zero when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the CPU 30a stores the normal prize ball number of the normal prize ball counter in the normal prize ball buffer when the effective ball number of all states has reached the predetermined number. Clear the counter to zero. In addition, the CPU 30a clears the normal effective ball counter to zero by storing the normal effective ball number of the normal effective ball counter in the normal effective ball buffer when the effective ball number in all states reaches a predetermined number. Do. The predetermined number is a numerical value (the number of effective spheres) serving as a reference for counting the base value, and is, for example, 60000. Therefore, the CPU 30a refers to the count value of the all-state effective ball counter, and determines from the count value that the all-state effective ball number has reached the predetermined number, the normal time prize ball number and the normal time effective Store the number of balls in each buffer and clear each counter to zero. In other words, if the number of all spheres in the all state sphere can be controllably determined from the count value of the all spheres in the state sphere sphere, the number is set as, for example, a predetermined number It may be cleared to zero every time it counts 60000 and counted again from zero. Further, if the number of all spheres valid ball number can be controllably judged whether the number of all spheres valid ball number has reached a predetermined number from the count value of all spheres valid ball counter, for example, the CPU 30a has 60000 By determining that the multiple has been reached as having reached a predetermined number, it may be continuously counted without being cleared to zero.

  Then, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state using the normal time award ball number of the normal time award ball counter and the normal time effective ball number of the normal time effective ball counter. . That is, the CPU 30a acquires the count value of the normal prize ball counter and the count value of the normal effective sphere counter every predetermined counting cycle, and (total number of prize balls at low certainty and low base (low probability timeless)). Count (calculation) by the following formula: (total number of effective spheres at low certain and low base times) × 100. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the first base value. Further, the first base value is a base value counted until the number of effective spheres in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value to be counted using the normal prize ball number of the normal prize ball counter and the normal effective ball number of the normal effective ball counter will be referred to as "first base value". The first base value is a low certainty and a low base, and is a base value at the time of the normal game when not being in the big hit game.

  Also, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the second display state using the normal time award ball number of the normal time award ball buffer and the normal time effective sphere number of the normal time effective ball buffer. . That is, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal prize ball buffer and the value of the normal effective sphere buffer stored each time the predetermined number is reached, and Count (calculation) according to the formula: total number / total number of effective spheres at low certain and low base times) × 100. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the second base value. Further, the second base value is a base value when the number of effective balls in all the states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, a base value to be counted using the normal prize ball number of the normal prize ball buffer and the normal effective number of the normal effective sphere buffer will be referred to as a "second base value". The second base value is a low certainty and a low base, and is a base value in the normal game when the player is not in the big hit game.

Hereinafter, control for displaying the base value counted by the control related to counting of the base value described above on the display 105 will be described.
Each of the first display state and the second display state, which are the display states of the display 105, is controlled in a display manner according to the number of effective balls in all states.

  A period from time point X1 to time point X2 shown in FIG. 11 is a period until the effective sphere number in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the sphere number Y1 (for example, 300 spheres). The time point X1 is the time when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on for the first time in a test such as factory shipment. The count of the effective ball number in all states is counted by the generation of the effective ball at the time of the first injection.

  In the first display state, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and at the same time, [-(bar)] is displayed on the base display section. In the second display state, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and at the same time, [-(bar)] is displayed on the base display section.

  The display state of the display 105 is also switched at a predetermined cycle, as described with reference to FIG. 10, even during the time points X1 and X2. In addition, the blinking display of the identifier is performed, for example, with a cycle of 0.6 seconds of lighting on 0.3 seconds and lighting off of 0.3 seconds. Moreover, [-] displayed on the base display unit in the period of time points X1 to X2 means that the base value is not notified. Note that, in this embodiment, the CPU 30a counts the number of normal prize balls and the number of effective balls normally during the period from time point X1 to time point X2, but does not count the first base value. Further, the CPU 30a does not count the second base value since the number of effective spheres in the entire state has not reached the predetermined number during the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2. In other words, the CPU 30a can not count the second base value because it has not reached the predetermined number.

The period from time point X2 to time point X3 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the time when the total number of effective spheres exceeds the sphere number Y1 until the sphere number Y2 (for example, 6000 spheres) is reached.
In the first display state, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the first display of the first base value B1 (in the figure, [34] is illustrated) is displayed in a lit state on the base display unit. After the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initially inserted, the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the effective ball count in all states exceeds the ball count Y1. In this embodiment, the identifier [bL. ] Corresponds to a first identifier that identifies a first base value. In the second display state, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and at the same time, [-(bar)] is displayed on the base display section. That is, the second display state in the period from time point X2 to X3 is the same display as the second display state in the period from time point X1 to X2.

  The period from time point X3 to time point X4 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the time when the total number of effective spheres exceeds the sphere number Y2 until the sphere number Y3 (for example, 60000 spheres) is reached. The number of balls Y3 is a number that matches a predetermined number that triggers counting of the second base value.

  In the period of time points X3 to X4, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lighted and displayed, and the first base value B1 (in the figure, [34] is illustrated) is lighted and displayed on the base display section. Since the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the effective sphere number in all states exceeds the sphere number Y1, the display is performed when the display 105 is in the first display state in the period from time point X2 to X4. The first base value to be changed varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or may display different numerical values. In the second display state, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and at the same time, [-(bar)] is displayed on the base display section. That is, the second display state in the period of time points X3 to X4 is the same display as the second display state in the period of time points X1 to X3.

The above description is the control relating to the display of the display 105 until the number of effective balls in the pachinko gaming machine 10 first reaches a predetermined number for the first time in all states. The RWM area (RWM 30 c) of the CPU 30 a includes an area for storing information (flag) for controlling the display of the base value. In this area, information that can specify that it is a period until the effective ball number in all states reaches the ball number Y1 after the initial input, and after the initial input, the effective ball number in all states is first made a predetermined number Information that can identify that it is a period until reaching is stored. Further, in the area, information that can specify that it is a period after the effective sphere number in all states first exceeds the predetermined number is stored. The CPU 30a controls the display of the display 105 based on these pieces of information.

Hereinafter, the control regarding the display after reaching the predetermined number initially after the first introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The period from time point X4 to time point X5 shown in FIG. 11 is a second time period until the effective sphere number in all states reaches 0 (zero) to sphere number Y2 (for example, 6000 spheres).

  In the period of time points X4 to X5, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the first base value B2 (in the figure, [36] is illustrated) is displayed in a lit state on the base display section. Further, at time point X4, the total base effective ball number has reached a predetermined number at time points X1 to X4, which is the first period, so that the second base value can be counted. Therefore, after time X4, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is lit and displayed, and the second base value B1 f (in the figure, [34] is illustrated) is lit and displayed on the base display section. The second base value B1 f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count (the first count in this example). The display of the second base value (base value B1 f) is continuously displayed in the second display state until the predetermined number is reached this time (second time). In this embodiment, the identifier [b6. ] Corresponds to a second identifier that identifies a second base value.

The period from time point X5 to time point X6 shown in FIG. 11 is a second time period from the time when the effective sphere number in the entire state exceeds the sphere number Y2 to the point when the sphere number Y3 (eg, 60000 spheres) is reached.
In the period of time points X5 to X6, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the first base value B2 (in the figure, [36] is illustrated) is lit and displayed on the base display section. The first base value B2 varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or may display a different numerical value.

The period from time point X6 to time point X7 shown in FIG. 12 is the third time period until the effective sphere number in all states reaches 0 (zero) to sphere number Y2 (for example, 6000 spheres).
In the period of time points X6 to X7, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the first display of the first base value B3 (in the figure, [32] is illustrated) is displayed in a lit state on the base display section. Further, at time point X6, the number of effective spheres in the entire state has reached a predetermined number at time points X4 to X6 which is the second period, so that the second base value can be counted. For this reason, after time X6, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is lighted and displayed, and the second base value B2 f (in the figure, [36] is illustrated) is lighted and displayed on the base display section. The second base value B2f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached last time (the second time in this example). The display of the second base value (base value B2f) is continuously displayed in the second display state until reaching a predetermined number this time (third time).

The period from time point X7 to time point X8 shown in FIG. 12 is the third time period from the time when the effective sphere number in the entire state exceeds the sphere number Y2 until the sphere number Y3 (for example, 60000 spheres) is reached.
In the period of time points X7 to X8, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lighted and displayed, and the first base value B3 (in the figure, [32] is illustrated) is lighted and displayed on the base display section. The first base value B3 varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or may display a different numerical value.

Then, in the n-th period from the time point X8 shown in FIG. 12, the control of the display on the display 105 is repeated similarly to the second period and the third period described above. That is, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL in the first display state until the effective sphere number in all states reaches the sphere number Y 2.
. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the first display of the base value Bn (XX in the figure is an arbitrary numerical value counted) is displayed in a lit state on the base display unit. In addition, during the first display state, the display 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lighted and displayed, and the first base value Bn counted is lighted and displayed on the base display unit.

  In addition, in the second display state, the display 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is lighted and displayed, and the second base value Bn-1f (XX in the figure is an arbitrary counted numerical value) is lighted and displayed on the base display section. The second base value Bn-1f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached last time (in this example, the n-1st time). The display of the second base value (base value Bn-1 f) is continuously displayed in the second display state until reaching a predetermined number this time (n-th time).

  As described above, in the control relating to the display of the indicator 105, one control unit is taken until the number of effective spheres in the entire state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000 spheres). And in the first period from the initial introduction of pachinko gaming machine 10 to the time when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, a fixed number (for example, 300 balls) in which the number of effective balls in all states is smaller than the predetermined number The first base value is not displayed until [] is reached ([-] shown in the figure). In addition, the first identifier for identifying the first base value blinks until reaching a specified number smaller than the predetermined number (for example, 6000 balls) in each period until the effective sphere number in all states reaches a predetermined number. Since the light is displayed after reaching the specific number, it is displayed in different display modes after reaching the specific number. Further, in the first period shown in FIG. 11, the second base value can not be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not hold the second base value. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent periods shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second base value can be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state of holding the second base value. For this reason, the second identifier for identifying the second base value is blinked when the second base value is not held and is lighted when the second base value is held, Different display modes are displayed depending on whether the second base value is held or not.

  The base values (the first base value and the second base value) displayed on the base display unit of the display 105 are counted according to the above-described calculation formula, and the counting result is displayed. The value that can be displayed on the display unit is two digits. Therefore, the base display unit of the display 105 displays a value obtained by rounding the counted base value. In this embodiment, the first decimal place after counting is rounded off, and the value after rounding off is displayed. If the value after rounding is less than 10, [0] is displayed (for example, [09]) in the tens place of the base value (the value displayed on the third display element D3). Moreover, in this embodiment, when the value after rounding off is 100 or more, the base display unit displays “99. ] Is displayed.

  Next, an initialization process for initializing the RWM area (RWM 30 c) of the CPU 30 a will be described. The initialization process corresponds to initialization control for initializing the game information being backed up. The CPU 30a is an initialization control unit configured to enable initialization control.

Initialization of the RWM area can be performed by operating the RWM clear button 104, which is an initialization unit, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. When receiving the initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a initializes in principle the information stored in the RWM area, that is, the information held even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. However, the area storing the information on the base value is not initialized. That is, when receiving the initialization instruction by the operation of the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a initializes the area storing game information among various information. On the other hand, even if the CPU 30a receives the initialization instruction by the operation of the RWM clear button 104, the initialization of the area storing the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value And hold the information necessary for counting the base value as it is. Specifically, the CPU 30a initially sets each of the RWM areas corresponding to the normal prize ball counter, the normal effective ball counter, the full state effective ball counter, the normal prize ball buffer, and the normal effective ball buffer. Do not Also, the CPU 30a does not initialize each area of the RWM area storing information for controlling the display of the base value. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the initialization of the information on the base value by the operation of the RWM clear button 104 is disabled.

  As a result, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored on the display 105 when the power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is started, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display 105 return to the state when the power supply is stopped. The restoration of the display content of the display 105 described above means that the display of the base value is restored, and the display state of the display 105 (the first display state and the second display state when the power supply is started. Does not mean to return the same display state as when the power supply stopped. Then, the display contents of the display 105 are similarly restored even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is repeatedly turned on and off several times. The power supply may be stopped, for example, when the manager of the game arcade turns off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 due to the end of the business hours of the game arcade, or a power failure, for example, during the business hours of the game arcade. The case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is forcibly shut off due to the occurrence of

  The RWM area is initialized when the stored contents are abnormal, that is, when the CPU 30a can not return in the same state as when power supply is stopped, even when the initialization instruction is not received. In the initialization in this case, since an abnormality occurs in the RWM area, information necessary for counting the base value and information necessary for displaying the base value are also initialized together with information regarding game control. When the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized, the information is returned to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 being initially loaded, so that the power supply is started. The display 105 performs the same display as that from time point X1 shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 30a initializes the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value, so that the control and count value related to counting of the base value is the same as when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initially inserted. Control display. As a result, for example, during the period from time point X1 to time point X2 shown in FIG. 11, the indicator 105 blinks the identifier in any of the first display state and the second display state, and sets each base value [- -] Lights up.

  Moreover, although the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a function of notifying a base value, no matter what value the base value counted can take, other control in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not performed. It has not affected. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is no direct relationship with the base value, and other control is performed. In other words, various controls performed in a pachinko gaming machine not equipped with a function to report a base value are the same regardless of the base value in a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a function reporting a base value. The control on the counting and display of the base value and the other control are performed independently.

For example, control regarding special symbol (including big hit game), control regarding normal symbol (including hit game of normal symbol opening the second starting opening 13), control regarding gaming state (probability fluctuation state, ball entering rate improvement state) The control relating to the main substrate 30 such as the control relating to the payout of the winning balls and the control relating to the error notification is performed regardless of the base value. Also, control regarding the sub-substrate 42 is performed regardless of the base value. The control related to the sub-substrate 42 includes, for example, control related to a symbol variation game of a design symbol (including mode effects and the like), control related to light effects of the decoration lamp La, control related to sound effects of the speaker Sp, control related to effect buttons BT, In the case where the movable body of the above is provided, there are control and the like regarding movable effects by the movable body. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a player customization function such as a function to adjust the volume of the speaker Sp and a function to adjust the light intensity of the decoration lamp La, the control related to these customization functions also relates to the base value. It is done without.

  Further, the function of notifying the base value mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes changing the display mode of the display 105. Specifically, it is a change of the display mode by switching between the blinking display and the lighting display of the identifier, and a change of the display mode by switching the first display state and the second display state. As described above, even when the display mode of the display 105 is changed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can continue to play the game without being affected by the change, and the sub board 42 It is possible to continuously carry out effects by control (for example, an operation of the effect button BT, an operation by the customization function, etc.). Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the display mode of the display 105 is changed according to the number of effective spheres in all states, but the display mode of the display 105 is changed at the change timing. There is no notification at all. For example, it is not notified that the display mode of the display 105 is changed using the effect display device 11. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted on the main substrate 30, and the main substrate 30 is not mounted with any display other than the display 105 (such as a 7-segment LED display). .

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) A base value at the time of normal gaming is counted, and a function to notify the counted base value is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 tends to be able to easily obtain a winning ball during an advantageous game such as during a big hit game or during a state of increased pitch rate, and as a result, the base value considering these games is relatively high. is there. On the other hand, in the normal game, in order to obtain the winning balls, it is necessary to make the gaming balls enter the first starting opening 12 and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 mainly to establish the payout conditions of the winning balls. Therefore, by installing the function of notifying the base value at the time of normal game, it is possible to directly know at what rate the player has won the prize ball at the time of normal game. Therefore, by mounting the above-described function, it is possible to notify of a base value at the time of normal gaming which can be useful information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10, and useful information can be obtained by the notification.

  (1-2) Also, counting and notifying (displaying) the base value at the time of normal gaming can be realized by mounting the out switch S7 in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, the base value at the time of normal game can be obtained directly from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for each pachinko gaming machine 10. As a result, for example, a means for detecting an effective ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the outside of the machine is installed in the gaming machine installation facility, and the detection result is transmitted to, for example, the hall computer HC to obtain a base value. The configuration can be simplified in comparison. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 10 itself can obtain the base value at the time of normal gaming, it is possible to perform some notification or presentation at each pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the obtained information, and the extensibility or It is possible to build a flexible mechanism.

  (1-3) A means (indicator 105) for notifying a base value at the time of normal gaming is mounted on the main substrate 30. The main substrate 30 is disposed in a relatively high visibility state even on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the viewpoint of anti-corruption measures. Therefore, the visibility of the display 105 itself can also be improved. Further, the display unit 105 can be directly controlled by the CPU 30 a of the main substrate 30, and the reliability of the notification of the display unit 105 can be maintained or improved. For example, when mounted on the sub-substrate 42 and controlled, it is necessary to transmit information necessary for counting the base value or information necessary for displaying the base value from the main substrate 30 to the sub-substrate 42. Therefore, if a communication error such as loss of information or inability to receive information occurs in the transmission process, the reliability of notification by the display 105 may be impaired.

(1-4) Also, the main substrate 30 has a backup function. Therefore, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped, when the power supply is resumed, the counting result of the base value can be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped. In particular, even if an unexpected power failure occurs during the business hours of the game arcade, the base value counting result is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped after recovery without losing information on the base value counting. be able to. As a result, the base value can be continuously counted through business hours and across days, and the reliability of information can be improved.

  (1-5) Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the information on the counting of the base value is excluded from the target of initialization of the RWM area by the operation of the RWM clear button 104. That is, initialization is not performed even when an instruction to initialize the RWM area is received at the time of power-on. Therefore, even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated by initializing the RWM area, the base value counting result can be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped. As a result, the base value can be continuously counted through business hours and across days, and the reliability of information can be improved.

  (1-6) Assigning a management number individually to the main substrate 30 from the viewpoint of measures against fraud, for example, attaching a seal (number display portion 101) or the like on which the management number is printed to the main substrate case 81 It is clearly stated in. The display 105 is disposed on the main substrate 30 so that the information display unit 105 a does not overlap with the number display unit 101. Therefore, the base value can be notified without impairing the visibility of each of the display 105 and the number display portion 101.

  (1-7) Further, since the display 105 mounted on the main substrate 30 is covered with the main substrate case 81, the display 105 can be easily accessed from the outside. Further, the main substrate case 81 is provided with a means for preventing unauthorized opening, and from this viewpoint as well, the display 105 can be easily accessed from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to prevent easy replacement of the display 105 or structural change. Further, by covering the display 105 with the main substrate case 81, it is possible to suppress, for example, a collision of gaming balls dropped from a ball tank or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a failure due to the collision.

  (1-8) As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, by displaying the identifier and the base value in different display modes according to the number of effective spheres in all states, information currently displayed on the display unit 105 The meaning can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved. For example, the base displayed at present by setting the first identifier to different display modes after reaching a specific number (ball number Y2) smaller than a predetermined number (ball number Y3) and after reaching the specific number. It is possible to know the total number of effective spheres when counting values.

  (1-9) Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first period, the base value is not displayed without being displayed until the effective sphere number in the entire state reaches a fixed number (sphere number Y1), but the display The unit 105 displays [-]. Time points X1 to X2 shown in FIG. 11 are assumed to be when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on mainly in the factory test. For this reason, the initial value of the display 105 is displayed by displaying [-] on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 without counting and displaying the base value in the low reliability state. It is also possible to test defects and the like.

  (1-10) Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the second identifier is the case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds the second base value and the case where the second base value is not held, that is, the first time The display mode is different depending on whether it is a period or a second or later period. Thereby, the meaning of the information currently displayed on the display 105 can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved.

  (1-11) The display state of the display 105 includes a first display state in which the first base value and the first identifier are displayed, and a second display state in which the second base value and the second identifier are displayed. Thereby, information having different meanings can be notified by the single display 105, and the configuration of the main substrate 30 can be simplified as compared with the case where a plurality of displays are used.

  (1-12) Then, the first display state and the second display state which are display states of the display 105 are switched after a predetermined cycle. Therefore, even when, for example, a manager of the game arcade or the like checks the display 105, it is not necessary to perform an operation of switching the display state in order to visually recognize a plurality of pieces of information, which is easy. Further, since it is not necessary to provide means for switching the display state, the configurations of the main substrate 30 and the display 105 can be simplified.

  (1-13) The external terminal board 40 has a terminal for transmitting information each time the effective sphere detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of spheres. Thus, by connecting an external device (hole computer HC) to the terminal, information on the effective sphere can be transmitted to the outside. Therefore, information on the total number of effective numbers can be obtained outside.

  (1-14) Also, the information transmitted each time the effective sphere detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of spheres is transmitted for a certain period of time, and reaches a certain number of spheres for a certain period of time When a certain time has passed, it is sent at regular intervals. For this reason, the external device can be made to receive the said information reliably as information for every fixed sphere number (effective sphere).

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, the overlapping description of the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment already described will be omitted or simplified.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a setting function for changing and setting one of a plurality of setting values for determining the jackpot probability to any setting value. In this embodiment, the jackpot probability corresponds to the degree of advantage regarding the special game (big hit game), and the setting value corresponds to setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main substrate 30 is provided with a setting device 106 in addition to the display 105. That is, the display 105 and the setting device 106 are mounted on the same substrate. The setting unit 106 is a change trigger unit that gives a trigger for setting any one of setting information among the plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined as internal information used for internal control. Further, the setting device 106 is a setting operation means configured to be able to perform an operation related to setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game. The setting device 106 of this embodiment can selectively instruct permission or prohibition of transition to a setting control mode (setting change mode or setting confirmation mode) which allows change or confirmation of setting information. Details of the setting control mode will be described later. The operation by the setting key is, for example, a human operation by a game arcade manager.

The setting device 106 in this embodiment is an operating means different from the RWM clear button 104. The setting device 106 includes a cylindrical cylinder 106 b having a base end portion 106 c fixed to the main substrate 30 and a key hole 106 a into which a setting key (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 106a is open at the end face of the cylinder 106b. The setting device 106 is in one of the operating states (instruction state) of the on state in which the setting key is inserted into the key hole 106 a and turned in the predetermined direction, and the off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. It is configured to allow switching operation. The state where the setting unit 106 is turned on using the setting key corresponds to the first operation state, and the state where the setting unit 106 is turned off using or not using the setting key corresponds to the second operation state. Then, the setting device 106 is configured to maintain the operation state (on state or off state) after switching using the setting key as it is without returning to the state without human operation. The setting device 106 is configured such that the setting key can not be removed from the key hole 106 a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

  The cover member 86 constituting the main board case 81 is provided with a setter insertion hole 108 through which the cylinder 106 b of the setter 106 is inserted. The setter insertion hole 108 has a circular shape corresponding to the outer shape of the cylinder 106 b (tip end surface) of the setter 106. In a state where the main substrate 30 is accommodated in the main substrate case 81, the tip end surface of the cylinder 106b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the rear surface of the bulging portion 86a in the setter insertion hole 108. That is, in the setting device 106, only the tip surface (key hole 106a) of the cylinder 106b is exposed from the main substrate case 81, and the other parts are covered by the main substrate case 81.

  In this embodiment, the distance between the power switch 38a and the RWM clear button 104 is smaller than the distance between the power switch 38a and the setting device 106 and the distance between the RWM clear button 104 and the setting device 106. That is, the RWM clear button 104 is closer to the power switch 38 a than the setting device 106. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can easily operate the RWM clear button 104 and the power switch 38a at the same time, but it is difficult to operate the setting device 106 and the RWM clear button 104 or the setting device 106 and the power switch 38a simultaneously.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a setting switch for selectively instructing a plurality of setting values when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is transitioning to a setting change mode in which setting change is permitted. The setting switch is a change operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation of instructing change of setting information. The setting switch is not limited to the push button type, and may be arbitrarily changed such as a lever type or a dial type. Further, the operation of the setting switch is, for example, a human operation by a manager of the game arcade. The setting switch of this embodiment is also used as the RWM clear button 104. That is, in the setting change mode, the RWM clear button 104 functions as a setting switch. The setting switch may be used not only as the RWM clear button 104 but also as an error release switch, as long as an error release switch operated to release an error notification is provided. The error release switch is an end operation means configured to be capable of instructing an end of the error notification. Further, the setting switch may not be used as another switch such as the RWM clear button 104, and may be a dedicated operation means. The setting switch is provided on the main substrate 30.

  The setting unit 106 and the setting switch allow the manager of the game arcade to access the operation portion of the setting unit 106 and the setting switch when the middle frame WN is opened, and the operation portion is the information display unit 105 a of the display unit 105. As in the case of FIG. Further, the setting device 106 and the setting switch are disposed at positions where the player can not operate the locking device SS of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as in the case of the display device 105 so as not to be in sight of the player.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the RWM clear button 104 is connected to the main substrate 30. The CPU 30a can receive an operation signal of the RWM clear button 104 which also functions as a setting switch. The operation signal of the RWM clear button 104 is a detection signal (information) which detects that the RWM clear button 104 is operated to the on state and outputs it. In addition, the setting device 106 is mounted on the main substrate 30. The CPU 30a can receive an operation signal of the setting device 106. The operation signal of the setting device 106 is a detection signal (information) which detects that the setting device 106 is operated to the on state and outputs it.

A magnetic switch (sensor) S8, a vibration switch (sensor) S9, and a frame switch (sensor) S10 are connected to the main substrate 30. The CPU 30a can receive detection signals from the switches S8 to S10. The magnetic switch S8 is magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism, and transmits a detection signal when magnetism is detected. The vibration switch S9 is a vibration detection unit that detects a vibration, and transmits a detection signal when the vibration is detected. For example, the switches S8 and S9 are provided on the back side of the game board YB. The frame switch S10 transmits a detection signal (hereinafter, referred to as "frame open signal") when it detects the opening of the mounting frame (the middle frame WN and the front frame WM) with respect to the outer frame WS.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to set the big hit probability of the big hit lottery as a plurality of setting information. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the first setting value ([01] in the figure) and the second setting value ([02] in the figure) and the third setting are used as the plurality of setting information. It has a value ([03] in the figure). The first set value [01] is information to set the big hit probability K1, the second set value [02] is information to set the big hit probability K2, and the third set value [03] is the big hit probability K3. Is information to set. In the example of FIG. 15, the big hit probability K1 <big hit probability K2 <big hit probability K3 is a high probability in the order, and it is easy to win the big hit lottery. The big hit probabilities K1 to K3 are a set of a low probability in the non-probability fluctuation state and a high probability in the probability fluctuation state. In addition, even if the big hit probability based on which setting value is set, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, distribution of special symbols corresponding to types of big hit, distribution of fluctuation patterns, rush ratio to probability fluctuation state (probability change ratio) , Constant and no difference.

  For example, the big hit probability K1 is 1 / 318.14 when low probability and 1 / 106.05 when high probability. For example, the jackpot probability K2 is 1 / 229.57 when the probability is low and 97.52 when the probability is high. For example, the big hit probability K3 is 1 / 277.69 when it is a low probability, and it is 92.56 when it is a high probability. The big hit probabilities K1 to K3 shown here are only examples and may be changed as appropriate. Further, the setting value is not limited to three steps of setting [01] to [03], and may be two steps or four or more steps.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, a setting change mode (setting change state) in which confirmation and change of the setting value are permitted as a setting control mode (setting control state) for performing control related to the setting value, and the setting value And the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) with which confirmation of is permitted but change is not permitted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can shift to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode according to a combination of the operation state of the setting device 106 and the operation state of the RWM clear button 104. The setting change mode can be switched when the setting device 106 is operated to ON with the setting key and the power is turned on while operating the RWM clear button 104 to ON, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a set value. It is a mode to shift to the setting change state which allows change. In the setting change mode, setting values to be set can be selected by operating the setting switch. The setting change state is a control state that can be changed to any one of a plurality of setting values. In the setting change mode, various types of notification are performed.

When shifting to the setting change mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also performs initialization of the RWM area (RWM 30c). The initialization process of the RWM area in this embodiment is, as in the first embodiment, intended for the area storing game information related to game control, the display of information necessary for counting the base value and the base value In addition to the information necessary for the initialization of the area that stores information about the setting value is not performed. Here, the information related to the setting value is information that can specify the current setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting change state, the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value, and the set value being set are held as they are. The setting change mode (setting change state) ends when the setting device 106 is operated to the off state with the setting key. As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming information backed up is initialized when transitioning to the setting change state, while the base value and setting value backed up are transitioned to the setting changing state. If it is not initialized.

  On the other hand, the setting confirmation mode can be shifted when the setting device 106 is operated to ON with the setting key and the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is currently It is a mode to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the set value set is notified. The setting confirmation state is a control state in which the display means (in this embodiment, the display 105 in this embodiment, as described later) is controlled so that the setting value set at that time can be confirmed among the plurality of setting values. In this embodiment, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are setting control states for performing control regarding setting values. The setting control state is a control state different from the normal control state. In the setting confirmation mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not allow the change of the setting value. That is, in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value can not be changed even if the setting switch is operated. In the setting confirmation mode, various notifications are performed. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not initialize the RWM area (RWM 30 c). The setting confirmation mode (setting change state) ends when the setting device 106 is operated to the off state with the setting key.

  When the power is turned on while the setting device 106 is not operated in the on state with the setting key (operated in the off state) and the RWM clear button 104 is operated in the on state, transition to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state Without, only initialization of RWM is performed. Also, when the setting device 106 is not turned on with the setting key and the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear button 104, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are not entered, and the RWM Initialization is also not performed.

  And as shown in FIG. 17, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a setting monitor as a means to alert | report a setting value in a setting control mode (setting control state). In this embodiment, the display 105 mounted on the main substrate 30 is used both as the means for notifying the base value described in the first embodiment and the setting monitor for notifying the setting value in the setting control mode. . The setting monitor may be used also as a display unit different from the display 105, or may be a dedicated display unit as a unit for notifying of setting information.

FIG. 17 shows an example of notification of the set value by the display 105.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment performs a display for notifying a set value in addition to the first display state and the second display state in the first embodiment as the display state (display content) of the display 105. 3 has a display state. In this embodiment, the third display state is a state in which neither the base value nor the identifier is displayed. In the display unit 105, when the condition for transition to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is satisfied when the power is turned on, the setting value currently set in the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 is notified. Make a display. Specifically, [-] is displayed on the first display element D1, [-] is displayed on the second display element D2, and values indicating setting values are displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. Do. For example, the display for notifying the first set value is [--01], the display for notifying the second set value is [--02], and the display for notifying the third set value is [--03] It is.

  In the setting change mode, every time the setting switch is operated, the currently selected setting value loops in the following manner: first setting value → second setting value → third setting value → first setting value... Can be switched. Along with this, in the setting change mode, the display notifying the set value being currently set is as follows: [--01] → [--02] → [--03] → [--01] ... Switch to loop. On the other hand, in the setting confirmation mode, the display for notifying the currently set setting value is continued, and the currently set setting value is not switched by the operation of the setting switch, and the display content does not change.

  When the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is ended by the setting device 106 being turned off, the display 105 switches the display content so as to notify the base value described in the first embodiment. . In this embodiment, when transitioning to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the display of the display unit 105 is only a display capable of specifying the setting value. That is, when transitioning to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the display unit 105 does not display information on the base value.

  In this embodiment, the display 105 functions as a setting information display unit for displaying setting information. The display 105 corresponds to information display means. In the display 105, the numerical values displayed in the first and second display states correspond to the first information capable of specifying the base value, and the numerical values displayed in the third display state are set. It corresponds to the second information that can specify the value. That is, the display 105 is also used as a display means for displaying the first information and a display means for displaying the second information. In other words, at least a part of the display area of the display 105 is shared with the display means for displaying the information related to the base value and the display means for displaying the information related to the setting information. Then, in the display unit 105, the second information is displayed in the setting change state, and the first information is displayed instead of the second information triggered by the end of the setting change state. That is, on the display 105, the display is switched. Although details will be described later, since the game can not be performed in the setting control state, the notification of information related to the base value is a notification regarding an event that does not occur in the setting control state.

  And in this embodiment, it can be recognized that it is either a setting change state or a setting confirmation state by the display 105 being in the third display state. On the other hand, when the display 105 is in the first display state or the second display state, it can be recognized that it is in the normal control state. That is, the display 105 can also function as a special notification means. In the third display state corresponding to the special notification and the first and second display states corresponding to the notification different from the special notification, numerical values are displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. Therefore, it can be said that some of the display contents may be the same. On the other hand, different information is displayed on the first and second display elements D1 and D2 in the first and second display states and the third display state. That is, it can be said that at least a part of the display content on the display 105 is different. That is, the third display state is a dedicated mode in the setting control state.

  Further, when transitioning to the setting change mode, the special view display device 23 notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the special view display device 23 notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the special view display device 23 visible from the front side of the game board YB changes the setting by lighting all of the plurality of light emitters constituting the special view display device 23. It notifies that it is a state or a setting confirmation state. The display pattern (hereinafter, referred to as "setting notification pattern") for lighting all of the plurality of light emitters constituting the special view display device 23 is different from the special symbol (big hit symbol and outlying symbol) used in the special view variation game It is a dedicated display pattern (dedicated aspect). That is, the display pattern of the special view display device 23 in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is not the display pattern of the big hit symbol, and is not the display pattern of the off symbol. The notification by the special view display device 23 can recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state without being limited to the display of the display 105.

The special view display device 23 of this embodiment is a special notification means configured to enable a predetermined notification. In addition, the special view display device 23 is also a special notification means and a special display means configured to enable predetermined notification. Then, the light emission based on the setting notification pattern is a special notification that can specify that one or both of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Further, in this embodiment, the special symbol derived from the special figure variation game is for notifying the result of the big hit lottery (hereinafter, may be indicated as "presence notification"), the special figure display device 23 It can be said that it is also used as notification means for performing notification different from these special notifications. The hit notification is a notification regarding an event (big hit lottery) that does not occur in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. In addition, when focusing on a plurality of light emitters constituting the special view display device 23, the setting notification pattern and the display patterns of the big hit symbol and the off symbol are different in the lighting (turning off) state in at least some of the light emitters. The light-emitting (light-off) states in some of the light-emitting bodies may be the same.

  Note that the display of the special view display device 23 may be different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, or the display of the special view display device 23 may be the same display pattern. When different display patterns are used, for example, the display contents themselves may be made different, or the display contents are the same, but are lighted in the setting change state, and blinked in the setting confirmation state. It may be different. In addition, the notification that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is only one of the first special view display device that performs the first special view change game or the second special view display device that performs the second special view change game. Or both may be used simultaneously. Further, the special view display device may be different such that the notification of the setting change state is performed by the first special view display device, and the notification of the setting confirmation state is performed by the second special view display device.

The power on process performed by the CPU 30a will be described below.
When the power is turned on and the voltage supplied to the main substrate 30 reaches the voltage necessary for the operation of the CPU 30a, the CPU 30a executes a start process (boot process) and shifts to a state where various processes can be performed. After the start-up process ends, the CPU 30a executes the power-on process described below.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the power-on process, the CPU 30a determines whether the RWM clear button 104 is operated to the on state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear button 104. (S101).

  When the RWM clear button 104 is operated to turn on (S101: YES), the CPU 30a turns on the external information output (S102). Specifically, the CPU 30a starts output of the security signal from the external terminal board 40. In this embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S102, the output is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S112 described later.

  Next, the CPU 30a performs RWM clear (initialization processing of the RWM area) (S103). In the initialization process of step S103, the CPU 30a initializes the area storing game information related to game control, while information necessary for counting the base value, information necessary for displaying the base value, and setting value Does not initialize the area that stores information about. Next, the CPU 30a determines whether or not the setting key is turned on, that is, whether or not the setting unit 106 is operated to be on, based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the setting unit 106 S104).

When the setting device 106 is operated to the on state (S104: YES), the CPU 30a transmits a setting change notification command to the sub board 42 (S105). Here, when the setting change notification command is received, the sub board 42 gives notification (hereinafter, referred to as “setting change notification”) of information capable of specifying that the setting change mode (setting change state) is in progress. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image indicating a character string such as “setting change in progress” is displayed as information capable of specifying that the setting change mode is in progress. For example, in the speaker Sp, a sound dedicated to the setting change mode is output as information capable of specifying that the setting change mode is in progress. The dedicated sound constituting the setting change notification is configured by, for example, setting a voice in which the character string “setting is being changed” is read as unit notification of 1 and repeating (looping) the unit notification. For example, in the decoration lamp La, light emission dedicated to the setting change mode is performed as information that can specify that the setting change mode is in progress. The dedicated light emission configuring the setting change notification is configured by, for example, setting light emission with a light emission pattern dedicated to the setting change mode as unit notification of 1 and repeating (looping) the unit notification. The setting change notification may be configured by combining one or two of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect. The setting change notification corresponds to a first type notification.

  Returning to the description of the power-on process, when the process of step S105 ends, the CPU 30a displays the set value (S106). In the process of step S106, the CPU 30a reads the current setting value stored in the RWM area, and controls the display unit 105 to display a notice of the read setting value. The setting values displayed here are the setting values that were set when the power was turned off most recently, and are the setting values stored and held by the backup function. That is, the display 105 first displays information that can specify the setting value set at that time among the plurality of setting values, in response to the transition to the setting change state. Further, the display 105 does not require the operation of the setting switch in response to the transition to the setting change state, and is different from the initial numerical value (first setting value [01] described later) among the plurality of setting values. It is configured to be able to display information that can identify setting values.

  Next, the CPU 30a determines whether or not the setting switch has been operated based on whether or not the operation signal has been received from the setting switch (RWM clear button 104) (S107). When the setting switch is operated (S107: YES), the CPU 30a changes the currently set setting value. Here, every time the setting switch is operated, the CPU 30a loops the set values that have been set, such as the first set value → the second set value → the third set value → the first set value, and so on. Switch as follows. When switching the setting value, the CPU 30a specifies information which is information stored in a predetermined area of the RWM area and which can specify the setting value set at that time, and the setting value after switching. Rewrite to possible information.

  When the process of step S108 is completed or the setting switch is not operated (S107: NO), whether the setting key is OFF based on whether the CPU 30a receives the operation signal from the setting device 106 or not It is determined whether or not the setting device 106 is turned off (S109). If the setting key is not turned off (S109: NO), the CPU 30a returns to the process of step S106. In the process of step S106 when returning from step S109, the CPU 30a controls the display 105 so as to display a notice of the changed set value set at that time.

  If the setting key is OFF (S109: YES), the CPU 30a determines whether the currently set setting is any of the first setting, the second setting, and the third setting. (S110). Specifically, in the area where the CPU 30a stores the predetermined numerical value as the information which can specify the currently set setting value, the numerical value actually stored indicates the first setting value, the second If either of the numerical value indicating the setting value and the numerical value indicating the third setting value, an affirmative determination is made. On the other hand, in the area where the CPU 30a stores a predetermined numerical value as information that can specify the currently set setting, the numerical value actually stored indicates the first set value, the second set value When it is neither of the numerical value which shows and the numerical value which shows 3rd setting value, it determines with denial. That is, the CPU 30a determines that a setting value error occurs when the numerical value capable of specifying the setting value is not within the appropriate numerical value range.

If the setting value error is not detected (S110: YES), the CPU 30a performs device setting (S111). In the device setting, the CPU 30a starts reading of detection results by the switches S1 to S10. That is, each of the switches S1 to S10 which has been invalidated since the power supply is turned on is effective. The process of step S111 corresponds to a transition process for transitioning to a state in which all the switches are valid. The switches S1 to S10 are also invalid during the transition process. In addition, the CPU 30a returns to the state where the variation game can be executed, based on the game information initialized by the initialization process of step S103. That is, the CPU 30a shifts to the normal control state in which the special figure variation game based on the result of the big hit lottery can be executed by the process of step S111.

  Next, the CPU 30a turns off the external information output (S112). Specifically, the CPU 30a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 40. Here, the CPU 30a does not reach a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms) from when the output of the security signal is started by the process of step S102 to when the output of the security signal is stopped by the process of step S112. In this case, the output of the security signal is extended until the predetermined period has elapsed. If the CPU 30a does not extend the output of the security signal or stops after extending it, the process of step S112 ends.

  Next, the CPU 30a transmits a power on initial stage designation command to the sub board 42 (S113). Here, upon receiving the power-on initial designation command, the secondary board 42 ends the notification of information that can specify that the setting change mode (setting change state) is in progress. That is, with the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La, the setting change notification ends. In addition, when the sub-substrate 42 receives the power-on initial-time designation command, the sub-substrate 42 controls the symbol variation game of the rendering symbol to be executable. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an initial screen such as an initial combination of effect patterns in a plurality of lines or a predetermined background image is displayed. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the demonstration effect when the condition for executing the demonstration effect is satisfied, such as when the special view variation game is not started even after a predetermined period of time after the initial screen is displayed. It may be configured. The process for executing the demonstration effect is the same as that of the first embodiment. When the process of step S113 ends, the CPU 30a ends the power on process.

  If the setting value error (S110: NO), the CPU 30a shifts to a gaming stop state where processing related to all games is stopped (S114). In the process of step S114, the CPU 30a initializes information related to the setting value. Specifically, the CPU 30a sets, in the RWM area, an initial numerical value (in this embodiment, the first setting value [01]) in an area storing a numerical value (information) that can specify the setting value currently set. Stores the numerical value). The game stop state can not be canceled unless the power is turned on and then the power is turned on again. In this embodiment, the setting value backed up is initialized when the specific initialization condition is satisfied by determining that the setting value error. Note that among the initialization conditions for initializing RWM, initialization conditions other than the specific initialization condition are usually initialization conditions. The initial setting value indicated by the initial numerical value corresponds to the initial setting information.

  Further, in the process of step S114, the CPU 30a transmits a setting value error command to the sub board 42. Here, upon receiving the setting value error command, the sub-substrate 42 performs notification of information that can identify the setting value error (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value error notification”). For example, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image showing a character string such as “setting value error” is displayed. The set value error notification may be performed by the speaker Sp or the decoration lamp La.

When the setting device 106 is not operated to the on state (S104: NO), the CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S110 without executing the process of the steps S105 to S109. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state after performing the initialization process. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the operation state of the RWM clear button 104 is in the on state and the operation state of the setting device 106 is in the on state, the power is turned on. , Shift to the setting change state configured of the processes of steps S104 to S109. When transitioning to the setting change state, RWM is initialized. Then, after the setting change state ends, the normal control state is entered based on the game information initialized by the initialization process. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the setting change state is made when the power is turned on with the operation state of the RWM clear button 104 in the on state and the operation state of the setting device 106 in the off state. Perform RWM initialization without migrating to After completion of the RWM initialization, the control state is shifted to the normal control state based on the initialized game information.

  On the other hand, when the RWM clear button 104 is not operated to the on state (S101: NO), the CPU 30a checks whether or not there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the storage content of the RWM area (S115). ). If the backup is abnormal (S115: YES), the CPU 30a initializes the RWM as in step S103 (S116). When the process of step S116 is completed, or when the backup is not abnormal (S115: NO), the CPU 30a determines that the currently set set value is any of the first set value, the second set value, and the third set value. It is determined whether or not (S117). That is, similarly to the process of step S110, it is determined whether or not there is a setting value error.

  If the setting value error has occurred (S117: NO), the CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S118 and performs the same process as step S114. If the setting value error is not detected (S117: YES), the CPU 30a determines whether the setting key is turned on, that is, whether the setting device 106 is operated to the on state (S119).

  When the setting device 106 is operated to the on state (S119: YES), the CPU 30a turns on the external information output (S120). Specifically, the CPU 30a starts output of the security signal from the external terminal board 40. In this embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S120, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S125 described later.

  Next, the CPU 30a transmits a setting confirmation notification command to the sub board 42 (S121). Here, when the setting confirmation notification command is received, the sub board 42 performs notification (hereinafter, referred to as “setting confirmation notification”) of information that can specify that the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is in progress. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image showing a character string such as "setting confirmation in progress" is displayed as information capable of specifying that the setting confirmation mode is in progress. For example, in the speaker Sp, a sound dedicated to the setting confirmation mode is output as information capable of specifying that the setting confirmation mode is in progress. The dedicated sound constituting the setting confirmation notification is constituted by, for example, setting a voice in which a character string “in setting confirmation” is read out as unit notification of 1 and repeating (looping) the unit notification. For example, in the decoration lamp La, light emission dedicated to the setting confirmation mode is performed as information capable of specifying that the setting confirmation mode is in progress. The dedicated light emission configuring the setting confirmation notification is configured by, for example, setting light emission with a light emission pattern dedicated to the setting confirmation mode as unit notification of 1 and repeating (looping) the unit notification. Note that the setting confirmation notification may be configured by combining one or two of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect. The setting confirmation notification corresponds to a first type notification. In this embodiment, the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are different notification modes.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, when the process of step S121 is completed, the CPU 30a causes the setting value to be displayed (S122). In the process of step S122, the CPU 30a reads the current setting value stored in the RWM area, and controls the display unit 105 to display a notice of the read setting value. The setting values displayed here are the setting values that were set when the power was turned off the last time, and the setting values that were stored and held by the backup function, as with the transition to the setting change state. is there.

  Next, the CPU 30a determines whether or not the setting key is turned off, that is, whether or not the setting unit 106 is operated to be turned off (S123). If the setting key is not turned off (S123: NO), the CPU 30a returns to the process of step S122. That is, the CPU 30a controls the display 105 so as to continue the display for notifying the set value currently set. Here, even if the setting switch (RWM clear button 104) is operated, the CPU 30a does not switch the currently set setting value. That is, the CPU 30a does not allow the change of the setting information triggered by the operation of the setting switch.

  If the setting key is OFF (S123: YES), the CPU 30a performs device setting (S124). In the process of step S124, the CPU 30a starts reading of detection results by the switches S1 to S10. That is, each of the switches S1 to S10 which has been invalidated since the power supply is turned on is effective. That is, the process of step S124 corresponds to the transition process for causing all the switches to be in the effective state. The switches S1 to S10 are also invalid during the transition process. Also, in principle, the CPU 30a returns to a state where it is possible to execute the variation game based on the backed up game information. That is, the CPU 30a shifts to the normal control state by the process of step S124. As described above, the normal control state is a control state different from the setting control state (the setting change state and the setting confirmation state). When the initialization process is performed in step S116, the control state is shifted to the normal control state based on the initialized game information.

  Next, the CPU 30a turns off the external information output (S125). Specifically, the CPU 30a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 40. Here, when the period from the start of the output of the security signal by the process of step S120 to the stop of the output of the security signal by the process of step S125 is less than a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), the CPU 30a performs the security signal Is extended until the predetermined period of time elapses. If the CPU 30a does not extend the output of the security signal or stops after extending it, the process of step S125 ends. Next, the CPU 30a transmits a power-on initial designation command to the sub board 42 (S126). Here, upon receiving the power-on initial designation command, the secondary board 42 ends the notification of information that can specify that the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is in progress. That is, with the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La, the setting confirmation notification is ended. The other processes by the sub-substrate 42 are the same as the processes at the step 113. Then, when the process of step S126 ends, the CPU 30a ends the power on process.

When the setting device 106 is not operated to the on state (S119: NO), the CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S126 without performing the process of the steps S120 to S125. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state without performing the initialization process. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the operation state of the RWM clear button 104 is in the off state and the operation state of the setting device 106 is in the on state, the power is turned on. , Shift to the setting confirmation state configured of the processing of steps S120 to S125. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, in principle, initialization of RWM is not performed, and transition to the normal control state is performed based on the backed up game information. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear button 104 in the off state and the setting device 106 in the off state, the setting change state is made. And without shifting to the setting confirmation state, in principle, the RWM is not initialized, and the control state is shifted to the normal control state based on the backed up game information.

  As described above, the CPU 30a that executes the power-on process functions as a setting control unit configured to at least control the setting information of any one of a plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage regarding the special game. . The conditions for transition to the setting control state for performing control related to setting information include an operation of turning on the setting device 106. The operation of turning on the setting device 106 corresponds to the predetermined mode operation and the first mode operation. Specifically, the first transition condition to the setting change state includes an operation of turning on the setting device 106. The second transition condition to the setting confirmation state includes an operation of turning on the setting device 106. Further, the end condition of the setting control state includes an operation of turning the setting device 106 into the OFF state. The operation to turn off the setting device 106 corresponds to the second mode operation. Specifically, the end condition of the setting change state includes an operation of turning off the setting device 106. The end condition of the setting confirmation state includes an operation of turning off the setting device 106.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment detects various types of errors, and performs notification of information that can identify the detected errors (hereinafter referred to as “error notification”).
As shown in FIG. 19, the errors include, for example, a magnetic error, a vibration error (induction magnetic field detection error), a special winning opening incorrect winning error, and a normal motorized winning combination incorrect error, as well as a door opening error. In addition, about RWM clear, although it does not correspond to an error, it treats and reports like an error.

  The CPU 30a performs processing for detecting an error in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as "error processing") in the normal control state. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a that executes error processing functions as a machine determination unit that determines the state of the machine.

  Specifically, when receiving the detection signal of magnetism from the magnetic switch S8, the CPU 30a detects a magnetic error. When the CPU 30a receives a vibration detection signal from the vibration switch S9, it detects a vibration error. When detecting the magnetic error or the vibration error, the CPU 30a shifts to the game stop state, and stops various processes related to the progress of the game. Here, for example, various processing related to the progress of the game is processing related to reception of a detection signal of the game ball (reception processing), processing related to execution of the special figure fluctuation game, and processing related to the progress of the big hit game. When shifting to the game stop state, the CPU 30a stands by until the power is turned off. In the game stop state here, the information on the setting value may or may not be initialized.

  When the CPU 30a receives the detection signal of the game ball from the count switch S3 when the big hit game (special game) is not being performed, the CPU 30a detects a big winning opening illegal prize error. When the CPU 30a receives the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening switch S2 when the second starting opening 13 is not being opened based on the winning of the normal symbol, the CPU 30a detects a normal electric winning combination wrong prize error. When the CPU 30a receives a frame open detection signal (frame open signal) from the frame switch S10, it detects a door open error. The CPU 30a does not shift to the game stop state but continues various processes related to the progress of the game even when detecting the special winning opening incorrect winning error, the ordinary electric combination false winning error, or the door opening error.

When detecting an error, the CPU 30a transmits an error command capable of identifying the detected error to the sub board 42. When receiving the error command, the sub board 42 issues an error notification so that the error indicated by the received error command can be distinguished and identified. For example, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image indicating a character string that can specify the type of error is displayed, such as "door open error". For example, the speaker Sp outputs a sound that can identify the type of error, such as a voice read out from the character string of "door open error". For example, in the decorative lamp La, light emission is performed with a light emission pattern that can identify the type of error. The error notification may be configured by combining one or two of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect.

  When the sub-substrate 42 receives an error command that can specify a magnetic error, the sub-substrate 42 notifies the information that can specify the magnetic error until the power is turned off. The sub board | substrate 42 performs notification of the information which can specify a vibration error, until power-off, when the error command which can specify a vibration error is received. When the sub board 42 receives an error command capable of specifying the special winning opening illegal winning error, notification of information capable of specifying the special winning opening illegal winning error is performed for a predetermined period of time after the reception of the error command (error occurrence) For example, until 30s) has elapsed. When the sub-substrate 42 receives an error command that can identify a normal motor combination product incorrect prize error, notification of information that can specify a normal motor combination incorrect prize error is specified from the reception of an error command (error occurrence) It is performed until time (for example, 30 s) elapses.

  When the sub-substrate 42 receives an error command that can identify a door opening error, the sub substrate 42 receives an error command notification (hereinafter referred to as a “door opening error”) that can identify a door opening error (error occurrence) The first notification end condition, in which a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) elapses from when the second notification end condition is satisfied, and the second notification end condition in which the door opening error is eliminated, is satisfied until both notification end conditions are satisfied. When the CPU 30a does not receive the frame open signal from the frame switch S10, the CPU 30a does not detect the door open error. When the door opening error is not detected, the CPU 30a transmits a notification end command to the sub board 42. Upon receiving the notification end command, the sub-substrate 42 can specify that the door opening error has been eliminated, that is, the second notification end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the notification of the door opening error corresponds to a special notification, and a state in which the mounting frame (the middle frame WN and the front frame WM) is open to the outer frame WS is a specific state among the states of the aircraft. Corresponds to That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the special notification means including the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, the decoration lamp La, and the special view display device 23, the state determination means determines that the state of the machine is in the specific state. It is configured to be able to perform special notification when. The closing of the mounting frame corresponds to the cancellation of the specific state.

  In addition, when detecting an error, the CPU 30a starts output of a predetermined external signal through the external terminal board 40. Specifically, the CPU 30a outputs a security signal for a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms or more) when detecting a magnetic error, a vibration error, a big winning opening incorrect winning error, or an ordinary electric combination false winning error. The CPU 30a causes the external terminal board 40 to output a door open signal from the time when the door open error is detected until the door open error is not detected.

  In this embodiment, notification of the information in the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation notification) is, as described above, notification using the special view display device 23, the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp In any of the notification using La, it is performed over the period in the setting confirmation state (period in which the security signal is being output). Also, the security signal is output for a period (50 ms or more) from the start of the setting confirmation state to the end thereof. Further, in this embodiment, notification of information that the setting is changed (setting change notification) is notification using the special view display device 23 and the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp as described above. Any of the notification using La is performed over a period in which the setting is changed (a period in which the security signal is being output). Also, the security signal is output for a period (50 ms or more) from the start of the setting change state to the end thereof. The security signal output upon transition to the setting confirmation state and the security signal output upon transition to the setting change state are the same external signal.

Next, the notification on the RWM clear and the output of the security signal will be described.
In this embodiment, even when the RWM area initialization process is performed, the power on process ends without transitioning to the setting change state and when the power on process ends after transitioning to the setting change state. Perform different processing from when it was done.

A process when transitioning to the setting change state will be described.
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, each operation portion of the setting device 106, the setting switch (RWM clear button 104), and the power switch 38a is provided on the back side of the game board YB. Therefore, it is configured to be inaccessible unless the mounting frame is opened. That is, when the manager of the game arcade tries to change or check the setting value, the mounting frame is opened in principle, including the execution of the power-on process from before the power-on, and triggers the setting key OFF. It will be closed after the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are finished. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the RWM is initialized when shifting to the setting change state, a notification that the gaming information being backed up has been initialized (hereinafter, "initialization notification" After the end of the setting change state, in more detail, it is performed when the mounting frame is closed.

  That is, the initialization notification is restricted at least after the setting change state starts until the setting device 106 is operated to the off state (when the setting change state ends). Further, the initialization notification is further restricted until the specific state is resolved. That is, the initialization notification is performed after the specific state is released. In addition, since the RWM is not initialized in principle when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the initialization notification is triggered by the fact that the mounting frame is closed even after the setting confirmation state has ended. Is not basically done. That is, in this embodiment, the initialization notification corresponds to a predetermined notification (predetermined notification) and a second type notification. Then, the specific notification means performs predetermined notification in response to the end of the setting change state, but does not perform predetermined notification in response to the end of the setting confirmation state.

  The CPU 30a starts frame switch S10 when the power-on process is completed in response to the start of reception of the detection signal from each of the activated switches S1 to S10 by the device setting in steps S111 and S124 of the power-on process. Also, the frame open signal is being received. Then, when the CPU 30a does not receive the frame open signal from the frame switch S10, the CPU 30a causes the external terminal board 40 to output a security signal for a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms or more). That is, when transitioning to the setting change state when the pachinko gaming machine 10 starts up, the output of the security signal corresponding to the initialization of the RWM is not the end timing of the setting change state or the end timing of the power on processing, but the setting change state is After completion, it is started at the timing when the loading frame is closed.

  Here, when the mounting frame is closed while the security signal is being output (during extension), the CPU 30a continues to output the security signal regarding initialization of the RWM following the output of the security signal regarding the setting change state. That is, the CPU 30a re-outputs the security signal when the setting change state is finished and the security signal is not output, while extending the output of the security signal when the security signal is output. It will be. That is, the CPU 30a is configured to enable re-output control and output extension control. Note that one of re-output control and output extension control may be omitted. Further, the CPU 30a does not distinguish whether the display 105 is controlled to the first display state or the second display state with respect to the output of the security signal. That is, the security signal output when the first base value is displayed and the security signal output when the second base value is displayed are the same external signal.

When the CPU 30a does not receive the frame open signal from the frame switch S10, the CPU 30a transmits an initialization notification command to the sub board 42. When the sub-substrate 42 receives the initialization notification command, the sub-substrate 42 performs initialization notification until a predetermined period (for example, 30s) elapses from the reception of the initialization notification command. That is, when the setting change state is performed at the time of activation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the initialization notification is not the end timing of the setting change state or the end timing of the power on processing, but after the setting change state is ended. It starts when the frame is closed. For example, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image showing a character string that can specify that the game information has been initialized, such as "RWM clear", is displayed. For example, the speaker Sp outputs a sound that can specify that the game information has been initialized, such as a voice obtained by reading the character string "lam clear". For example, in the decoration lamp La, light emission is performed with a light emission pattern that can specify that game information has been initialized. Note that the initialization notification may be configured by combining one or two of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect.

Next, processing in the case of not transitioning to the setting change state will be described.
When the power-on process is completed, the CPU 30a causes the external terminal board 40 to output the security signal for a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms or more) without waiting for the reception of the frame open signal from the frame switch S10. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to the setting change state at startup, the output of the security signal is started at the end timing of the power-on process (that is, the timing when the RWM is initialized). When the power on process is completed, the CPU 30a transmits an initialization notification command to the sub board 42 without waiting for the reception of the frame open signal from the frame switch S10. When the sub-substrate 42 receives the initialization notification command, the sub-substrate 42 performs initialization notification until a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) elapses from the reception of the initialization notification command. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated, if it does not shift to the setting change state, the initialization notification is started at the end timing of the power on process (that is, the timing when the RWM is initialized).

  In this embodiment, the state in which only the initialization of the RWM is performed without shifting to the setting change state means that the RWM clear button 104 is operated in the on state and the setting unit 106 is operated in the off state. When the power is turned on. Moreover, the situation where only initialization of RWM is performed without shifting to the setting change state is the case where the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear button 104 and the setting device 106, and it is caused by a backup abnormality. When the RWM is initialized. As described above, the security signal output when in the setting change state (and the setting confirmation state) is from the same terminal as the external signal output when it is not in the setting change state (after the setting change state ends). It is the same external signal that is output.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a procedure and a flow of control when an administrator such as a game arcade only confirms without changing the set value will be described together with the operation. In the following description, the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La may be collectively referred to as "informing device".

  At time point X10 shown in FIG. 20, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not powered on. At time point X10, since the power is not turned on, the switches S1 to S10, the RWM clear button 104, and the setting device 106 are not operated. At time point X10, the display 105 is not displayed, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 40, no error notification is performed in the notification device, and the CPU 30a is not activated.

  First, the manager of the game arcade unlocks the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the game arcade, opens the loading frame (middle frame WN and front frame WM), and sets the setting key (key ) To operate the setting device 106 in the on state (time point X11). Next, the manager of the game arcade operates the power switch 38a in the ON state (power ON), etc. while the RWM clear button 104 is not operated in the ON state (OFF state), and the pachinko gaming machine 10 Turn on the power (time X12). At this time, the setting device 106 is maintained in the on state.

  In the special period from time point X12 to X13, the CPU 30a executes the boot process (boot process) as shown as "during booting" in the figure, and stands up to be able to execute various processes. In a period from time point X13 to time point X14, the CPU 30a reads the detection result of the switch regarding the setting control state. The switches relating to the setting control state are, for example, the RWM clear button 104 and the setting device 106. In this embodiment, the switch relating to the setting control state corresponds to the second type detection means including the setting device 106. Also, switches other than the switches related to the setting control state (such as the switches S1 to S10) correspond to a first type detection unit that does not include the setting device 106.

  At time X14, the CPU 30a starts power on processing. At time point X14, since the RWM clear button 104 is off and the setting device 106 is on, the CPU 30a shifts to the setting confirmation state as indicated by "setting confirmation" in the drawing. Note that after the elapse of time X14, the CPU 30a does not perform various processing based on whether the operation state of the RWM clear button 104 is in the on state, as indicated by "input unquestioned" in the figure.

  Next, the manager of the game arcade operates the setting device 106 to the off state using the setting key (key) (time point X15). At time point X15, the CPU 30a ends the setting confirmation state because the operation state of the setting device 106 has been switched to the off state. Then, in the period from time point X15 to time point X16, the CPU 30a performs transition processing for ending the setting confirmation state and shifting to the normal control state, as indicated by "setting confirmation completed" in the drawing. At time point X16, the CPU 30a shifts to the normal control state as indicated by "during normal game" in the drawing. In this embodiment, when transitioning to the setting confirmation state, the CPU 30a does not in principle initialize the RWM during the period from power-on to transition to the normal control state.

  In a period from time point X12 to X16 (ie, a period from power on to transition to a normal control state), the CPU 30a performs not only control on display of the base value, but also control on counting of the base value. That is, the CPU 30a does not count the base value in the setting confirmation state. At time point X16, since the setting confirmation state has ended, the CPU 30a performs control related to counting of the base value and control related to display of the base value in addition to various processing related to the progress of the game based on various information backed up. Start. Specifically, the CPU 30a has each of the normal time prize ball counter, the normal time effective ball counter, the all state effective ball counter, the normal time prize ball buffer, and the normal time effective ball buffer stored and held by the backup function. Based on the value, counting of the base value is resumed and control to display the base value is resumed. Therefore, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored on the display 105. That is, when the power supply is started, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display 105 return to the state when the power supply is stopped. Thereafter, when the game progresses with the launch of the game ball, the base value is counted accordingly.

In the period up to the time point X14, the display 105 is turned off as indicated by "display off" in the drawing. The display 105 is in the third display state in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X16, and performs a display for notifying of the set value set at that time point. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can recognize the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the display 105 on the back side of the game board YB. Note that the display 105 maintains the third display state (display of the setting value) even if the mounting frame is closed while the setting confirmation state is maintained (that is, the setting device 106 is not operated to the off state). That is, the CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display 105 so that the set value set at that time can be confirmed even if the state of the machine is not the specific state. In the period after the time point X16, the display 105 displays the first display state (display of the first base value) as described in detail in the first embodiment.
And the second display state (display of the second base value), the display of the base value and the identifier is constantly (continuously) performed. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can recognize the base value by visually recognizing the display content of the display 105 on the back side of the game board YB.

  In the period up to the time point X14, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 40. A security signal is output from the external terminal board 40 in a period from time point X14 to time point X15. In this embodiment, the output period of the security signal is either the period in the setting confirmation state or the predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), whichever is longer. That is, when the information on the setting value is displayed, the security signal is output. Therefore, even if the manager of the game arcade who is not the one who directly performs maintenance of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state by using the hall computer HC. You can easily infer that it is. When an error is detected in the external terminal board 40 in a period after the time point X16, an external signal corresponding to the detected error is output.

  The notification device does not perform any notification in the period up to the time point X14. The notification device performs setting confirmation notification in a period from time point X14 to time point X16. In this embodiment, the execution period of the setting confirmation notification is any of a period in the setting confirmation state and a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), whichever is longer. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can grasp that the setting confirmation state is in progress from the notification content of the notification device without looking into the back side of the mounting frame (game board YB). For example, the time required for one unit notification to configure the setting confirmation notification is one second. Generally, since it takes several minutes for the administrator to confirm the settings, the length of the period for performing the setting confirmation notification (specific period) is such that the unit notification of the setting confirmation notification can be performed at least twice. It is a period. The setting confirmation notification corresponds to a specific notification.

  In the period after the time point X16, when an error is detected, the notification device performs notification according to the detected error. In addition, the notification device of this embodiment is also used as an effect device that executes various effects (game effects) related to the game. Therefore, in the period after the time point X16, the notification device (rendering device) performs a game effect related to the special figure fluctuation game or the big hit game if an error is not detected. At time X16, the effect display device 11 displays an initial screen.

  In the period up to the time point X14, the special view display device 23 is in the unlit state where notification of any information is not performed. In the period from time point X14 to time point X15, the special view display device 23 displays the setting notification pattern as shown in the figure as "display in setting confirmation". Therefore, even if the manager of the game arcade does not look into the back side of the loading frame (game board YB), if viewing the special view display device 23, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state Can recognize. In the period from time point X15 to X16, the special view display device 23 is turned off again. In the period after the time point X16, the special view display device 23 does not display the setting notification pattern, but displays the special view fluctuation game. In addition, at time point X16, the special view display device 23 displays a predetermined initial special symbol (for example, a missing symbol etc.).

In the period up to time point X13, each switch S1 to S10, RWM clear button 104, and setting device 106 (hereinafter, sometimes collectively referred to as "switches") does not start up the CPU 30a itself, and the detection result Are not read by the CPU 30a. Reading the detection results of switches, etc., by the CPU 30a means that the presence / absence of reception of the detection signal is in the area associated with each switch in the RWM area according to whether or not the detection signal is received from each switch. It means storing identifiable information. And being invalid with respect to switches means that reading of detection results is not performed, and being valid with respect to switches means reading reading of detection results. In the situation where the switches are invalid, it can be assumed that the switches are not operating at all and the CPU 30a does not read the detection result although the switches are operating.

  Therefore, in the period up to time point X13, all the switches are invalid as shown as "all switches invalid" in the figure. In the period from time point X13 to X16, among the switches, the switches S1 to S10 are invalid because the detection result is not read by the CPU 30a. That is, when in the setting confirmation state, switches other than the switch related to the setting control state are invalid. On the other hand, in the period from time point X13 to time point X16, among the switches, the RWM clear button 104 and the setting device 106 are configured such that the detection result is read by the CPU 30a, which is effective. That is, when in the setting confirmation state, the switch related to the setting control state is valid. All the switches are valid in the period after the time point X16, as shown as "all switches valid" in the figure. That is, when displaying information on the base value, at least each of the switches S1 to S10 is effective. Further, in the period from time point X15 to X16 (period in which the transition process is performed), the switches S1 to S10 remain invalid.

  Note that the detection result of the RWM clear button 104 in the period after the time point X14 is not referred to by the CPU 30a and is not used for various processes as indicated by "input unquestioned" in the drawing. That is, in the period from time point X14 to time point X15, even if the RWM clear button 104 is operated, the CPU 30a does not initialize the RWM and does not change the set value. In addition, in the period after time point X15, even if the RWM clear button 104 is operated, the CPU 30a does not initialize the RWM, does not change the set values that have been set, and displays the set values (third display Transition to the state is not performed. Further, in the period after the time point X16, the operation result of the setting unit 106 is not referred to by the CPU 30a and is not used for various processes, as indicated by "input unquestioned" in the figure. That is, in the period after time point X16 (after the end of the setting confirmation state, that is, when the base value is displayed), the CPU 30a controls the setting control state (setting change state and setting confirmation state) even when the setter 106 is operated. The setting value is not displayed (transition to the third display state) is not performed.

  Then, the manager of the game arcade closes the loading frame when the setting confirmation is finished (time X17). At time point X17, the CPU 30a does not perform initialization notification because the RWM is not initialized. That is, the notification device does not perform initialization notification at time point X17. The security signal is not output from the external terminal board 40 at the time point X17. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the security signal is output when transitioning to the setting confirmation state, but the security signal is not output again when the setting confirmation state ends, and the output of the security signal is not extended.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21, the setting confirmation method in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to include the procedure 1 to the procedure 5 as follows.
First, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the power is not turned on (a power-off state), and the mounting frame is opened (procedure 1). Specifically, for example, while power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power supply, the middle frame WN is opened, the power switch 38a is turned off, or the power supply of the external power supply is After the middle frame WN is opened and the power switch 38a is turned off in a state where it is not in operation, power supply is started from an external power supply or the like.

Next, the setting key is inserted into the cylinder 106b to perform a turning operation, and the setting device 106 is switched from the off state to the on state (Procedure 2). Next, while the RWM clear button 104 is in the off state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on (procedure 3). Specifically, while the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the external power supply, the power switch 38a is turned on, or the power from the external power supply is kept while the power switch 38a is turned on. Start supply. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated and shifts to the setting confirmation state. That is, the manager of the game arcade can check the set value set at that time.

  Next, the setting device 106 is turned off, and the setting key is removed (procedure 4). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 ends the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state. Next, the mounting frame is closed (Step 5). At this time, the notification device does not perform initialization notification. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played by the player.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a procedure and control flow when an administrator such as a game arcade changes and confirms the setting value will be described together with its operation. In the following description, only differences from the case of transition to the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) will be described in detail, and detailed description of common points will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, first, the manager of the game arcade unlocks the locking device SS using a frame key managed by the game arcade and opens the mounting frame (the middle frame WN and the front frame WM), The setting device 106 is turned on by using the setting key (time X11). Next, the administrator of the game arcade operates the power switch 38a in the ON state (power ON) with the RWM clear button 104 in the ON state, and powers on the pachinko gaming machine 10 (time X12) ).

  The CPU 30a executes the activation process at time points X12 to X13, and reads the detection result of the RWM clear button 104 and the setting device 106 at time points X13 to X14. At time point X14, the CPU 30a executes power on processing. At time point X14, since the RWM clear button 104 is in the on state and the setting device 106 is in the on state, the CPU 30a shifts to the setting change state as indicated by "setting change in progress" in the drawing.

  Every time the operation signal (detection signal) is input from the RWM clear button 104 as the setting switch in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X15, the CPU 30a changes the setting value currently set to the next setting value. In the period from time point X14 to time point X15, the CPU 30a controls the display 105 to display the currently set setting value. That is, at time points X14 to X15, the display 105 displays the setting value backed up before the operation of the setting switch, and after the operation of the setting switch, the setting after the change every time the setting switch is operated Display the value. Note that the display 105 maintains the third display state (display of the setting value) even if the mounting frame is closed while the setting change state is kept (that is, the setting device 106 is not turned off). That is, even if the state of the machine is not the specific state, the CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display 105 so that the set value set at that time can be confirmed among the plurality of set values.

  Next, the manager of the game arcade operates the setting device 106 to the off state using the setting key (time point X15). At time point X15, the CPU 30a ends the setting change state because the operation state of the setting device 106 has been switched to the off state. That is, at time point X15, the set value is decided. Then, in a period from time point X15 to time point X16, the CPU 30a performs transition processing for ending the setting change state and shifting to the normal control state, as indicated by "during setting change end" in the drawing. At time point X16, the CPU 30a shifts to the normal control state as indicated by "during normal game" in the drawing. In this embodiment, when transitioning to the setting change state, the CPU 30a initializes RWM during the period from power-on to transition to the normal control state.

In the period from time point X12 to time point X16, the CPU 30a performs not only control on display of the base value, but also control on counting of the base value. That is, the CPU 30a does not count the base value in the setting change state. At time X16, the CPU 30a starts various processing related to the progress of the game based on the initialized game information since the setting change state is ended, and relates to counting of the base value based on the information backed up. Start control and control on display of the base value. At this time, the CPU 30a may or may not actually change and set the setting value in the current setting change state. That is, in the present setting change state, the CPU 30a is based on various information backed up regardless of when the setting value is changed and set or when the setting value is not changed and set. , Start control on counting of the base value and control on display of the base value. Therefore, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored on the display 105 regardless of the setting change.

  The display 105 is in the third display state in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X16, and performs a display for notifying of the set value set at that time point. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can recognize the setting value (including the change) set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the display 105 on the back side of the game board YB. In the period after the time point X16, the display 105 constantly (continuously) displays the base value and the identifier while switching between the first display state and the second display state. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can recognize the base value by visually recognizing the display content of the display 105 on the back side of the game board YB.

  A security signal is output from the external terminal board 40 in a period from time point X14 to time point X16. That is, when the information on the setting value is displayed, the security signal is output. Therefore, even if the manager of the game arcade who is not the one who directly performs maintenance of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state by using the hall computer HC. You can easily infer things.

  The notification device performs setting change notification in the period from time point X14 to time point X16. In this embodiment, the execution period of the setting change notification is any of a period in the setting change state and a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), whichever is longer. Therefore, even if the manager of the game arcade does not look into the back side of the middle frame WN (game board YB), the manager of the game arcade can grasp the setting change state from the notification content of the notification device. For example, the time required for one unit notification to configure the setting change notification is one second. Generally, since it takes several minutes for the administrator to change the setting, the length of the period for performing the setting change notification (specific period) is such that the unit notification of the setting change notification can be performed at least twice. It is a period. The setting change notification corresponds to a specific notification.

  In the period from time point X14 to time point X15, the special view display device 23 displays the setting notification pattern as shown in the figure as "display in setting confirmation". Therefore, even if the manager of the game arcade does not look into the back of the middle frame WN (game board YB), if viewing the special view display device 23, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or setting change state I can recognize that.

  Then, after completing the setting change, the game arcade manager closes the loading frame (time point X17). At time point X17, the CPU 30a performs initialization notification since the RWM is being initialized. At time point X17, the notification device performs initialization notification over a predetermined period (for example, 30s). At time point X17, the external terminal board 40 outputs a security signal. That is, after switching to the display of information related to the base value, the same external signal as that in the setting control state is output.

In the period up to the time point X13 (including the special period), all the switches are invalid as shown as "all switches invalid" in the figure. Among the switches, the switches S1 to S10 are invalid during the period from the time point X13 to X16, while the RWM clear button 104 and the setting device 106 are effective among the switches. All the switches are valid in the period after the time point X16, as shown as "all switches valid" in the figure. Further, in a period in which the transition process is performed at time points X15 to X16, the switches S1 to S10 remain invalid.

  Note that the detection result of the RWM clear button 104 in the period after the time point X15 is not referred to by the CPU 30a and is not used for various processes as indicated by "input unquestioned" in the drawing. That is, in the period after time point X15, even if the RWM clear button 104 is operated, the CPU 30a does not initialize the RWM, does not change the set values that have been set, and displays the set values (third display Transition to the state is not performed. Further, in the period after the time point X16, the operation result of the setting unit 106 is not referred to by the CPU 30a and is not used for various processes, as indicated by "input unquestioned" in the figure. That is, in the period after time point X16 (after the end of the setting change state, that is, when the base value is displayed), the CPU 30a controls the setting control state (setting change state and setting) even if the setting device 106 is operated on. It does not shift to the confirmation state) and does not display the setting value (transition to the third display state).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, the setting change method in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to include the procedure 1 to the procedure 6 as follows.
First, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the power is not turned on (a power-off state), and the mounting frame is opened (procedure 1). Next, the setting key is inserted into the cylinder 106b and the turning operation is performed to turn on the setting device 106 (procedure 2). Next, while the RWM clear button 104 is in the on state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on (procedure 3). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated and shifts to the setting change state.

  In the setting change state, the setting value being set is changed by operating the setting switch (step 4). That is, the manager of the game arcade can change while checking the set value set at that time. Next, the setting device 106 is turned off, and the setting key is removed (procedure 5). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fixes the set value, ends the setting change state, and shifts to the normal control state. Next, the mounting frame is closed (step 6). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played by the player. At this time, initialization notification is performed in the notification device. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the state of the machine is in the open state (specific state) of the mounting frame, it can be changed to any set value among the plurality of set values and settable It can be said that it is configured.

  In the first embodiment, the control relating to the counting of the base value and the control relating to the display of the base value have been described. However, when any of the first to third set values are set, Even when the set value is changed, the same control is performed. That is, in the control related to the counting of the base value, the CPU 30a acquires the processing to count (normal time prize ball counter, normal time effective ball counter, all state effective ball counter), and the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. The same processing is carried out with the same contents regardless of the set value, processing (normal time prize ball buffer, normal time effective ball buffer), and the process of counting the first base value and the second base value by a calculation formula. Further, in the control related to the display of the base value, the CPU 30a performs switching processing between the first display state and the second display state of the display 105, and the first display state or the second display state according to the number of effective balls in all states. The processing of the display mode of the base display unit and the identifier display unit is performed regardless of the setting value.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is shifted to a desired setting control state (setting control mode) by the operation of the setting device 106 and the operation of the RWM clear button 104. For example, the setting device 106 may be turned on. When the power is turned on by operating the RWM clear button 104 without doing so, only the initialization of the RWM area is performed as described in the first embodiment. Further, for example, when the power is turned on without operating the setting device 106 and further without operating the RWM clear button 104, as in the first embodiment, even when the power supply is stopped It returns with the information regarding the game control which is (power recovery process).

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-14) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) The setting value (big hit probability) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be changeable. For this reason, it is possible to cause a change in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs the same effect and the like by changing the setting value. In addition, it is possible to give the player fun to guess which pachinko gaming machine 10 has a high advantage.

  (2-2) As a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to set any set value among a plurality of set values that set the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game, and set up to control the set value by the operation of the setting device 106 It is also possible to easily shift to the control state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

  (2-3) For example, by distinguishing the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the setting value can be changed and the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which only the setting value set at that time can be confirmed This makes it easy for the operator who wants to change or confirm the set value to understand the control related to the set value.

  (2-4) In order to shift to the setting change state, an operation to turn on the RWM clear button 104 and a request to turn on the power with an operation to turn on the setting device 106 are requested. For this reason, for example, by preventing an unauthorized player or the like from easily changing the setting value, the security of the setting value can be enhanced.

  (2-5) In order to shift to the setting confirmation state, the power on with the operation of turning on the setting device 106 is requested. For this reason, for example, by making it impossible for an unauthorized player or the like to easily confirm the set value, the security of the set value can be enhanced.

  (2-6) After shifting to the normal control state, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are not shifted even if the setting device 106 is operated to the on state. For this reason, it is possible to suppress giving the player a suspicion by performing control relating to the setting value while the special figure variation game is being executed. Also, for example, when the setting device 106 is operated erroneously, it can be suppressed that the information on the base value can not be confirmed. Further, since it is possible to limit the period in which information on the setting value with high importance (security) can be displayed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, security of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be enhanced.

  (2-7) When shifting to the setting change state, the backed up game information is initialized. Therefore, control is performed based on the backed up game information, that is, the game information before the change of the setting value despite the change of the setting value, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an unexpected failure.

  (2-8) On the other hand, when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the game information being backed up is not initialized. For this reason, after confirmation of the setting value, it is possible to return to the state when the power is turned off based on the backed-up game information.

  (2-9) The setting value backed up is not initialized by the initialization of RWM performed when transitioning to the setting change state or the like. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can appropriately change and set the setting value while referring to the setting value when the power is turned off.

(2-10) The setting value backed up is not initialized when the normal initialization condition is satisfied, but is initialized when the specific initialization condition is satisfied. For this reason, the convenience regarding the setting value can be enhanced. In addition, unexpected control can be suppressed based on the damaged information.

  (2-11) In the setting change state, setting change notification is performed. Further, in the setting confirmation state, setting confirmation notification is performed. Therefore, by performing such notification in the setting control state, it is possible to make the manager or the like of the game arcade recognize that the control regarding the setting value is being performed.

  (2-12) After completion of the setting change state, initialization notification is performed. On the other hand, initialization notification is not performed after the end of the setting confirmation state. For this reason, whether the control to change the setting value of high importance for the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed depending on the presence or absence of the notification (initialization notification) different from the setting change notification to the game arcade manager or the like It can be clearly recognized. Further, the initialization of the RWM can be easily recognized as compared with the configuration in which the initialization notification is performed in the setting change state. From another point of view, there is also an effect that it is possible to share the notification of "end of setting change state" and "initialization of game information" regarding the initialization notification, thereby reducing the burden of confirmation in the administrator or the like.

  (2-13) The initialization notification after the end of the setting change state is triggered by the closing of the mounting frame. For this reason, it is possible to make it easy for the manager who intends to change the setting value to easily recognize the completion (division) of the series of operations for changing the setting value by linking the closing of the mounting frame and the initialization notification.

  (2-14) The initialization notification when not transitioning to the setting change state and the initialization notification when transitioning to the setting change state are performed at different timings. Specifically, when not transitioning to the setting change state, the initialization notification is performed before the loading frame is closed and initialization of the RWM is performed, while the setting change state is performed. In the case of transition, initialization notification is performed when the mounting frame is closed. That is, the initialization notification is at least restricted from when the setting change state starts to when the setting device 106 is operated to the off state. Therefore, it can be made easy to recognize whether it is the initialization resulting from a setting change state by the timing of initialization alerting | reporting.

  (2-15) In the setting control state, the display 105 displays the set value set at that time. Therefore, set values can be easily recognized. Here, when transitioning to the setting control state, the setting value set at that time (that is, the setting value being backed up) is displayed first. Further, in the setting control state, setting values different from the initial setting values can be displayed without requiring the operation of the operation means such as the setting switch. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade can easily check the set value.

  (2-16) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to display information on the base value and display information on the setting value. Therefore, for example, the manager of the game arcade can properly grasp the state of the game.

  (2-17) The display 105 is used both for displaying the set value (third display state) and for displaying the base value (first and second display states). Therefore, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the configuration of the main substrate 30, can be simplified. In addition to this, compared to a configuration in which important information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10 is dispersed and displayed, for example, the management of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is more appropriately managed by suppressing the dispersion of the attention of the administrator. It can help. In the setting control state, since the setting value is displayed and the security signal is output, it is possible to interlock the two and make it easier to monitor the setting change state or the like.

  (2-18) The display 105 displays the setting value when in the setting control state, and when the setting control state ends, the display is switched from the setting value to the base value. Therefore, by visually recognizing the display 105, it can be easily monitored that it is in the setting control state. Further, the notification on the base value relates to an event of a game action that can not occur in the setting control state, and the third display state is a dedicated mode different from the first and second display states. Therefore, even if the display 105 is also used, it is possible to make it difficult for the administrator of the game arcade to confuse the display contents. In addition, since the important information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not displayed simultaneously, individual information can be appropriately recognized, and the management of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be further contributed.

  (2-19) A part of the display content on the display unit 105 may be the same in the third display state and in the first and second display states. The display configuration can be simplified by using the same.

  (2-20) Transition to the setting change state, transition to the setting confirmation state, transition to the normal control state after initialization of the RWM, and normal control state without initialization of the RWM The transition to the state can be realized by using the setting device 106 and the RWM clear button 104. Therefore, the control state can be switched finely by a small number of operation means.

  (2-21) When the mounting frame is in the open state, control to change the set value is possible. Opening the loading frame is difficult for a general player. Therefore, the security can be enhanced as compared with the case where only the setting device 106 is requested to turn on the setting value having a high degree of importance (personality) for the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the control for confirming the set value can be performed even if the mounting frame is not in the open state. For this reason, with regard to the confirmation of the setting value, security can be eased, and the confirmation of the setting value set at that time can be simplified.

  (2-22) When in the setting change state, the security signal is output. Therefore, it can be easily monitored from the security signal that the setting is changed. As described above, when in the setting change state, since the mounting frame is basically in the open state, it can also be used to monitor whether the mounting frame is in the open state.

  (2-23) When in the setting confirmation state, the security signal is output. Therefore, it can be easily monitored from the security signal that the setting is confirmed. In particular, by outputting the security signal in any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the security can be suitably enhanced.

  (2-24) The setting control state (the setting change state and the setting confirmation state) ends when the setting device 106 is operated to the off state. Then, triggered by the end of the setting control state, that is, the operation of the setting device 106, the output of the security signal corresponding to the setting control state is ended. Therefore, the manager of the game arcade or the like can accurately monitor the period in which such setting confirmation is made based on the security signal.

  (2-25) When the setting change state ends, if the security signal is not being output, the security signal is output again, and if the security signal is being output, the output of the security signal is extended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation where the security signal is not output after the setting change state ends.

(2-26) Re-output or extension of the security signal is performed when the setting change state ends, but not performed when the setting confirmation state ends. For this reason, it is possible to more easily perform monitoring using an external signal with respect to the setting change state where the degree of importance is higher than the setting confirmation state. In addition, the external signal is excessively output until the setting confirmation state ends, and it is possible to suppress an increase in monitoring load.

  (2-27) When the setting change state (that is, when information related to the setting value is displayed) and after the setting change state ends (that is, after the information related to the base value is displayed), the same security Output a signal. Therefore, it can be appropriately monitored from one type of external signal that the information on the base value is displayed and that the information on the setting information is displayed.

  (2-28) The output mode of the security signal is different between the time of displaying the information on the setting information and the time of displaying the information on the base value. Specifically, in the setting control state, the security signal is output over a period (50 ms or more) in the setting control state, but after the setting control (change) state is finished, a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms) Only sent. Therefore, in this embodiment, which information is displayed can be easily monitored from the security signal.

  (2-29) The same security signal is used when the first base value is displayed (the first display state) or when the second base value is displayed (the second display state). It is output. For this reason, while facilitating monitoring of information display, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of types of external signals.

  (2-30) The security signal is the same external signal when transitioning to the setting change state and when transitioning to the setting confirmation state. Also, the security signal may be the same external signal as the external signal output when a predetermined error occurs. For this reason, it is possible to suppress that the number of types of external signals is excessive as compared with the configuration in which the external signals are individually provided.

  (2-31) The notification device performs setting change notification when in the setting change state. For this reason, it is possible to easily recognize that the setting is changed by the notification by the notification device. Further, in the notification device, when the setting confirmation state is in effect, the setting confirmation notification is performed. For this reason, it can be easily recognized that it is a setting confirmation state by the alerting | reporting by a notification apparatus. In particular, in this embodiment, since the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are different notification modes, it can be easily recognized whether the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is in progress. In addition, it is possible to recognize whether initialization of the RWM, initialization notification, or the like is performed according to the setting control state that can be recognized.

  (2-32) The unit notification of the setting change notification can be performed at least twice when in the setting change state. Further, unit notification of the setting confirmation notification can be performed at least twice when in the setting confirmation state. Therefore, it can be more easily recognized that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is in effect.

  (2-33) The special view display device 23 performs special notification (light emission according to the setting notification pattern) in the setting change state and in the setting confirmation state. Therefore, by visually recognizing the special view display device 23, it can be easily monitored that it is in the setting control state. Further, since the special view display device 23 in this embodiment is also used as a notification means for performing another notification such as a crash notification accompanied with a special view fluctuation game, the configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be simplified. . Here, the crash notification relates to an event that does not occur in the setting control state. The setting notification pattern is a light emission pattern dedicated to special notification. For this reason, even when the special view display device 23 is shared, it is possible to make it difficult to confuse the notification to the manager of the game arcade.

  (2-34) The security signal shared is output in conjunction with various notifications in the setting change state and various notifications after the setting change state ends. Therefore, while it is possible to recognize whether or not the setting change state and the setting change state have ended based on the security signal, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of types of external signals.

  (2-35) All switches (type 1 detecting means and type 2 detecting means) in the special period (time points X12 to X13) of the period from when the power is turned on until the information on the set value is displayed Since all of the above are invalid, control resources can be sufficiently allocated, for example, to the activation process.

  (2-36) When in the setting control state (that is, when information on the setting value is displayed), only the second type detection means related to the control state is validated, and the other first type detection The means are considered invalid. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the unexpected adverse effect on the control related to the setting value by the detection result of the first type detection means. In addition, it is possible to suppress an increase in control burden on the detection means.

(2-37) When displaying information on the base value, at least the first type detection means is effective. Therefore, it is possible to properly count and display the base value.
(2-38) When transition processing is performed to shift all switches from the state where the first type detection means is invalid to the state where all switches are valid, the first type detection means is invalid even during the period of the transition process. It is. Thus, control resources can be sufficiently allocated to the migration process.

  (2-39) The display 105 and the setter 106 are mounted on the same substrate (main substrate 30). For this reason, the visibility of the setting information displayed when the setting device 106 is operated can be improved. Further, by mounting the display 105 and the setting device 106 which are related to each other on the same substrate, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be made coherent.

  (2-40) Since the setter 106 is provided in the same main substrate case 81 as the main substrate 30, security can be improved. Further, among the cylinders 106 b of the setting device 106, only the end face having the key hole 106 a is exposed from the main substrate case 81. Therefore, security can be improved while securing the operability of the setting device 106.

  (2-41) Since the setting device 106 can be maintained in one of the on state and the off state, there is no need to continue operating the setting device 106, and the work regarding the set value can be simplified.

(2-42) Since the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear button 104, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be simplified.
(2-43) The indicator 105 is provided on the back side of the game board YB. Therefore, in addition to the display of the information on the base value, the display of the information on the setting value can not be viewed unless the mounting frame is opened. Therefore, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be enhanced.

  (2-44) The CPU 30a does not count the base value when in the setting confirmation state. Then, when the setting confirmation state ends, the display of the setting value ends, while the display of the base value (that is, the base value when the power is turned off) before the start of the setting confirmation state is started. Therefore, it is possible to correctly display the information on the base value after the end of the setting confirmation state.

(2-45) The CPU 30a does not count the base value when in the setting change state. Then, when the setting change state ends, the display of the setting value is ended, while the display of the base value (that is, the base value when the power is turned off) before the start of the setting change state is started. Therefore, it is possible to accurately display information on the base value after the end of the setting change state.

  (2-46) The CPU 30a starts counting the base value when the setting confirmation state ends. The CPU 30a starts counting the base value when the setting change state ends. That is, when the setting control state ends and shifts to the normal control state, counting of the base value is started (restarted) from the base value backed up. For this reason, the counting of the base value is started in conjunction with the transition to the normal control state in which the variation game can be executed, so that the counting of the base value can be made accurate. And display of the information which can specify the base value counted from the base value in front of a setting control state start can be made accurate.

  (2-47) When the setting change state ends, control relating to counting of the base value and the base based on various information backed up regardless of the presence or absence of the change of the setting value in the current setting change state. Start control over the display of values. Therefore, the information on the base value can be accurately grasped regardless of the change of the setting value.

  (2-48) The control related to counting of the base value and the control related to the display of the base value perform the same control even when the set value is changed without being influenced by the type of the set value that is set. For this reason, it is possible to unify the standard regarding counting of the base value, and for example, even when comparing with the base value of other pachinko machines, it is possible to compare by the same standard. Therefore, the reliability of the base value can be maintained.

Third Embodiment
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as "special effect") related to the setting value set at that time. As the special effect, one or both of a suggested effect that suggests the set value that has been set and a notification effect that reports the set value that has been set can be provided.

  For example, when a specific effect pattern, a specific character, a specific character string, a specific background, or the like appears, the suggested effect is highly likely to have a specific set value set or be determined. It can be carried out. For example, when the predetermined condition is established, a specific setting value is set when the effect, the character, the character string, and the background do not appear even if the predetermined condition is satisfied. There is a high possibility, or it can be performed by the aspect to determine (so-called, law collapse). For example, the notification effect can be performed in a mode that can directly specify the set value that has been set, such as a character string of “it is a third set value”.

  The CPU 30a of this embodiment transmits a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value set at that time in steps S113 and S126 in the power-on process shown in FIG. The sub board 42 executes the special effect based on the setting value that can be specified from the setting value command. Specifically, the sub-substrate 42 controls the notification device (rendering device) so as to execute the special effect when the predetermined special condition is satisfied.

As the special conditions, as exemplified below, various conditions can be defined, and one condition or a plurality of conditions can be arbitrarily selected and applied.
For example, special conditions include entering the first starting opening 12, entering the second starting opening 13, entering the large winning opening 15, entering the normal opening 16, 17 or otherwise. For example, having entered the gate 18, having entered the out port 21, and having entered a ball entrance for presentation different from these ball entrances. For example, the special condition is that the elapsed time since the power was turned on has become a specific time, that a specific time has come, that a specific date has come, and that a specific day or season has come. . The sub-substrate 42 can be configured to be able to specify time, time, date, day of the week, and season by mounting a real time clock (RTC) function.

  For example, the special condition is that the number of times the special figure variation game has been executed on a low certainty and low basis has reached a predetermined number, that the number of jackpot grants has reached a predetermined number, transition to a standby state, and demonstration effect , And so on. For example, the special conditions include that the first base value has become a predetermined value, that the second base value has become a predetermined value, that the normal time award ball counter has become a predetermined value, and that the normal time effective ball counter has a predetermined value. For example, the value has been reached, and the effective ball counter in all states has reached a predetermined value. For example, the special condition is that the opening of the big hit game has started, the predetermined round game has started, the ending has started, the high base state has started, the high base state has ended, the high probability has started What has been done, and that the high probability has ended, and so on.

  Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-14) of the first embodiment and the effects (2-1) to (2-48) of the second embodiment The following effects can be obtained.

  (3-1) By executing the special effect, actively provide an element for inferring the set value set at that time, and expect that the set value advantageous to oneself is set It can improve the player's interest.

Each embodiment may be modified as follows.
In each embodiment, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal time award ball buffer and the value of the normal time effective sphere buffer stored every predetermined counting cycle (every time the effective sphere reaches a predetermined number) The second base value is counted according to a formula of (total number of balls at low base) ÷ (total number of effective balls at low base and low base) × 100. The predetermined number of effective spheres is, for example, 60000. Then, the CPU 30a displays the second base value in the previous counting cycle in the current counting cycle. Instead of this, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to switch and display a plurality of second base values for a predetermined number of times from new ones, including the second base value in the previous counting cycle, in the second display state It may be The predetermined number of times is, for example, three times, but may be changed as appropriate.

  In this case, in the RWM area, the regular prize ball buffer and the regular effective sphere buffer are separately defined for the predetermined number of times, and the second base value is individually determined based on the value stored in each buffer for the predetermined number of times. It may be counted (calculated). In the RWM area, the buffer for the predetermined number of times is defined as a buffer for storing the second base value counted for each counting cycle, and the second base value for the predetermined number of times from the latest is stored. It is also good. These buffers may be respectively configured as so-called "ring buffers", and the same storage area may be repeatedly used.

  Further, when the CPU 30a can not count the second base value for a predetermined number of times, that is, when the effective sphere has not reached a reference number (for example, 60000 × 3) obtained by multiplying the predetermined number by the predetermined number, the second display state The display mode in may be a specific mode different from when the reference number is reached. For example, the specific mode is a mode in which the second base value that can be counted is displayed without switching, or switched and displayed, and the identifier is displayed in a blinking manner. Further, the CPU 30a may count the total base value through the counting cycle of the predetermined number of times, and display the total base value.

In each embodiment, the display pattern of the identifier identifying the first base value and the identifier identifying the second base value may be changed. Note that the display pattern of numbers and characters on the display 105 may be configured to avoid confusion with other numbers and characters.

  In each embodiment, the configuration of the display 105 may be changed. Specifically, the number of display elements D1 to D4 constituting the display 105 (the number of seven-segment LEDs) may be increased or decreased. In addition, the arrangement of the display elements D1 to D4 may be replaced by one line of horizontal alignment, for example, two display elements may be arranged in two rows or one line of vertical alignment.

In each embodiment, the display mode of the identifier or the display mode of the base value may be changed according to the number of effective spheres in all the states described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.
The number of balls Y1, Y2 and Y3 related to the counting of the base value and the display of the base value can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the sphere number Y3 may be set to 20000 spheres.

  In each embodiment, at the stage of time point X2 in FIG. 11, the normal prize ball counter (normal prize ball number), the normal effective sphere counter (normal sphere number), and the all-state effective sphere counter ( The effective ball number in all states may be cleared to zero. Then, after clearing these counters to zero, the first measurement from time point X2 may be started.

  -In the above another example, for example, at time points X1 to X2 in the first period, the display mode of the first base value may be changed to another display pattern instead of [-], or the third, Nothing may be displayed on the fourth display elements D3 and D4. This other example is the same as the second base value at time points X1 to X4 in the first period. Alternatively, the first base value may be counted at time points X1 to X2, and the counting result may be displayed.

  In the other example, the display mode of the identifier in the first display state at time points X1 to X2 in the first period may be different from the display mode of the identifier at the first display state at time points X2 to X3. For example, at time points X2 to X3, the identifier may be lit and displayed. In this case, the display modes of the identifiers at time points X2 to X3 and at time points X3 to X4 are the same. Similarly, an identifier in the first display state such as time points X4 to X5, that is, an identifier until the number of effective spheres in the entire state reaches the number of spheres Y3 may be lit and displayed.

In the above another example, the cycle for displaying the identifiers of the first base value and the second base value may be changed arbitrarily.
In each embodiment, for example, a threshold may be set as a base value, and when displaying a base value exceeding the threshold as a result of counting, it may be displayed in a different display mode (for example, blinking display). For example, by setting the threshold value to a base value higher than an assumed base value, an index such as an error or fraud can be made. In each embodiment, when the base value is 99, [99] is displayed on the base display unit, and when the base value is 100 or more, [99. ] And so on, with a dot added. Usually, it is difficult to assume that the base value will be 100 or more, and therefore, display or notification to which “. (Dot)” is added can be an index for recognizing that a situation that is difficult to assume is occurring.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the display mode in case a base value is [100] or more. For example, a notation such as [FF] may be used. Further, the display pattern may be blinked as [99].

  In each embodiment, the main substrate 30 may be provided with a display for displaying the first base value and a display for displaying the second base value separately. Each display in this case may be configured by four display elements D1 to D4 as in each embodiment to display an identifier and a base value. Further, in the case where the displays are separated, each display may be configured by, for example, two display elements, and an identifier for identifying each base value may be printed on the mounting surface of the main substrate 30.

  In each embodiment, a normal prize ball counter, a normal effective ball counter, a full state effective ball counter, a normal prize ball buffer, a normal effective ball buffer, first and second base values counted, etc. A means may be provided to initialize the RWM area storing the counting result in the control related to the counting of the base value and the information necessary for the control. In addition, only a specific person such as a game arcade manager can operate this means, and the player is provided inoperable.

  In each embodiment, information capable of specifying the base value counted by the CPU 30a may be transmitted to the sub substrate 42, and the base value may be displayed on the effect display device 11 controlled by the sub substrate 42, for example. In this way, the player can also recognize the base value. Also, in this case, the means for notifying the base value may be a 7-segment LED provided on the board of the game board YB or on the center frame to which the effect display device 11 is attached.

  In each embodiment, the arrangement of the out switch S7 may be changed. For example, the out switch S7 may be provided on the game board YB. In this case, the out switch S7 may be disposed below the out port 21 of the game board YB and at the lowermost portion of the game board YB.

  In each embodiment, a plurality of out switches S7 may be disposed. In this case, the counts of the normal ball valid counter and the all ball valid ball counter are the sum of the detection results of the plurality of out switches S7.

  In each embodiment, base values in games other than normal games may be counted. The means for notifying the counted base value in this case may be mounted on the main substrate 30 or may be displayed on the effect display device 11 by control of the sub substrate 42, for example.

  In each embodiment, information capable of specifying the base value counted by the CPU 30a of the main substrate 30 is transmitted to the sub-substrate 42, and the sub-substrate 42 generates a predetermined effect by the effect display device 11 according to the specified base value. You may For example, when the base value matches or almost matches the expected value, a message such as "Good condition" is displayed, and when the base value deviates from the expected value, a message such as "Incorrect" is displayed You may Also, for example, a message such as “good adjustment” is displayed when the base value matches or is almost matched with the expected value, and a message such as “bad adjustment” when the base value deviates from the expected value May be displayed.

  -In each embodiment, you may transmit the information which can specify the base value counted by CPU30a of the main board | substrate 30 to an external device. The external device is, for example, a data counter disposed in a hall computer HC or a game machine installation facility, and may notify the base value of the data counter.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result of counting by the CPU 30a of the main board 30, such as the remaining number of times of improvement in the ball entry rate, is displayed on the effect display device 11 by control of the sub board 42. As described above, the information counted by the main substrate 30 and reported by the sub-substrate 42 is information initialized by the initialization instruction of the RWM area.

  In each embodiment, the arrangement of the display 105 on the main substrate 30 may be arbitrarily changed. In each embodiment, the information display unit 105 a of the display 105 is exposed to the outside of the main substrate case 81, but the entire display 105 may be disposed in the main substrate case 81.

-In each embodiment, arrangement of number indicator 101 in main board case 81 may be changed arbitrarily. That is, it is preferable that the information display unit 105a of the display 105 and the number display unit 101 do not overlap.

  In each embodiment, the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 displays a display unit (for example, a two-dimensional code, terminals of the external terminal board 40) for displaying information other than the number display unit 101 on the main substrate case 81. In the case of providing a display unit), it is preferable that the display unit be disposed at a position not overlapping the display unit.

In each embodiment, the display 105 may be mounted on the payout substrate 31 or may be mounted on the relay terminal board 37 between the main substrate 30 and the payout substrate 31.
In the second and third embodiments, the display 105 and the setter 106 may be mounted on different substrates. For example, the display 105 may be mounted on the main substrate 30, and the setting device 106 may be mounted on the dispensing substrate 31.

  In the second and third embodiments, a means for notifying setting information may be separately provided without using the indicator 105 as a means for notifying a base value and a means for notifying setting information. In this case, the means for notifying setting information may be mounted on the main substrate 30, may be mounted on the dispensing substrate 31, or mounted on the relay terminal board 37 between the main substrate 30 and the dispensing substrate 31. You may

  In the second and third embodiments, the CPU 30a transmits, to the sub board 42, information capable of specifying the set value being set in one or both of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. For example, the setting value may be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be controlled.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with means (frame switch S10) for detecting the opening of the mounting frame so as to detect that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) has been opened. For this reason, in the second and third embodiments, the setting control state (setting change) is performed when the setting device 106 is operated in a state where the mounting frame is opened by using the fact that the opening of the mounting frame can be detected. State or setting confirmation state). On the other hand, when the setting unit 106 is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened (that is, closed), the state does not shift to the setting control state (setting change state or setting confirmation state), An error may be notified. In this alternative example, the transition condition to the setting confirmation state includes the specific state in which the mounting frame is open to the outer frame WS. Further, in this example, the transition condition to the setting change state includes the specific state in which the mounting frame is open to the outer frame WS.

  In the above another example, when the setting device 106 is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened, it may be possible to shift to the setting control state (setting change state or setting confirmation state). On the other hand, when the setting device 106 is operated in a state where the mounting frame is opened, an error notification may be performed.

  In the second and third embodiments, even if the setting control state (the setting change state or the setting confirmation state), the setting value is not displayed on the display unit 105 unless the mounting frame is opened. Good. The security can be suitably improved because any setting value can be displayed when the loading frame that is basically difficult for the player to open is opened.

  In the second and third embodiments, the setting value may not be changed when the setting switch operation signal is received, even in the setting change state, unless the mounting frame is opened. When the loading frame, which is basically difficult for the player to open, is open, it can be changed to any setting value, so that the security can be suitably enhanced.

In the second and third embodiments, the output of the security signal may be omitted for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.
In the second and third embodiments, the notification in the notification device may be omitted for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

In the second and third embodiments, notification in the special view display device 23 may be omitted for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.
In the second and third embodiments, one or both of the display devices 24 and 25 may be added to or instead of the special view display device 23 for notifying that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set. You may use. That is, the notification that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is not limited to using only the special view display device 23 as long as the CPU 30a controls the display content, and the display devices 24, 25 or Display devices different from these may be used. Further, the notification that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state may be combined with a display for notifying a set value that has been set. That is, for example, when a single display of the special view display device 23 or a plurality of display devices having different notification targets are used as a group of 7 segment LEDs, the set value may be displayed using the 7 segment LED.

  In the second and third embodiments, an external signal different from the security signal may be output in addition to or instead of the security signal for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. For example, it may be an external signal dedicated to both the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, an external signal dedicated to the setting change state, or an external signal dedicated to the setting confirmation state. It may be shared with an external signal different from the security signal.

  In the second and third embodiments, the minimum output time of the security signal may be changed for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. For example, 30 seconds may be defined as the minimum output time.

  In the second and third embodiments, when transitioning to either the setting confirmation state or the setting change state, the CPU 30a causes the security signal to be output for a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), and the setting unit 106 is turned off. The output of the security signal may be stopped without waiting for the operation.

  In the second and third embodiments, even if the frame open signal is not received from the frame switch S10 during the output (extension) of the security signal after the setting change state is ended, the security signal is re-output. Good.

  In the second and third embodiments, the CPU 30a also operates the security signal corresponding to the initialization notification when the setting device 106 is turned off, or when the power is turned on, even when the CPU 30a shifts to the setting change state. You may output it when you finish. That is, the re-output of the security signal or the extension of the output may be performed at the timing when the setting device 106 is turned off.

  In the second and third embodiments, after transitioning to the setting change state, the CPU 30a performs again until the frame opening signal is not received from the frame switch S10 after the setting device 106 is operated to the off state. The security signal may be continuously output without the process of extending the output or the output.

  In the second and third embodiments, the CPU 30a also performs the initialization notification command when the setting device 106 is operated to the off state or when the power-on process is ended, even when the setting change state is entered. May be sent to the sub-substrate 42. That is, even when the setting change state is entered, the initialization notification may be started at the timing when the setting device 106 is turned off.

  In the second and third embodiments, the CPU 30a may transmit an initialization notification command to the sub-substrate 42 when the RWM is initialized. That is, the initialization notification may always be started at the timing at which the RWM is initialized.

  In the second and third embodiments, setting is performed when the elapsed time since the transition to the setting confirmation state has not reached a specified time determined to be twice or more the time required for unit notification of the setting confirmation notification. The setting confirmation state may be ended after the specified time has elapsed when an operation to turn the unit 106 into the OFF state is performed. The setting change state may be similarly changed. According to this another example, since the unit notification can be reliably performed at least twice or more, it is easy for the manager of the game arcade or the like to recognize that the control regarding the set value is being performed.

  In the second and third embodiments, various notification modes related to the setting control state such as setting confirmation notification and setting change notification may be the same or different in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. It is also good.

  In the second and third embodiments, at least a part of the display content of the special view display device 23 differs between when the special notification is performed and when the different notification is performed. Some may be in common. According to this another example, even if the special view display device 23 is shared, it is possible to make it difficult to confuse the notification.

  In the second and third embodiments, the display 105 is not displayed immediately after transitioning to one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, and the setting value is displayed when the setting switch is operated. The (third display state) may be started.

In the second and third embodiments, the third display state of the display 105 may be changed. For example, an identifier indicating the setting value may be displayed using the first and second display elements D1 and D2.
In the second and third embodiments, the processing content when it is determined that the setting value error is made in the power on processing (steps S110 and S117) may be changed. For example, in the processes of steps S114 and S118, the CPU 30a may not initialize the information related to the setting value. In addition, when the sub-substrate 42 receives the setting value error command, the sub-substrate 42 may perform notification (hereinafter, referred to as “change recommendation notification”) that recommends the change of the setting value. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image showing a character string such as "RWM is abnormal" or "Please check the set value" is displayed.

  In the second and third embodiments, the CPU 30a may check the RWM area in the activation process, and shift to the game stop state when an abnormality is detected in the RWM area in the check. In this case, the CPU 30a may initialize the information on the setting value, and may not initialize the information on the setting value as in the other example. The control of the sub-substrate 42 can also be configured in the same manner as the above another example.

  In the second and third embodiments, the second type detection means may be disabled in the normal control state (that is, when displaying information related to the base value). That is, at least the first type detection means may be effective. For example, the CPU 30a may not read the detection result of the second type detection means in a period in which the operation is not in question.

In each embodiment, it is possible not to win the hit lottery of the normal symbol during the non-incident rate improvement state. That is, even if the game ball is allowed to pass through the operation gate 18 during the non-fill-in-class rate improvement state, the winning lottery is not won, and all are treated as disengaging, so the second starting opening 13 is not opened, The payout condition of the winning balls based on the start condition of the second special view variation game or the entry of the second start hole 13 may not be established. Even in this case, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined in order to derive the off symbol of the normal symbol, and the common drawing variation game is played.

  -As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a definite change state until winning next time, a specification (a drop machine) that gives a positive change condition until a fall lottery is won, or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) which gives a probability change state until the end of the symbol change game for a minute. In addition, pachinko gaming machines equipped with a probability variation function have specifications (V probability variation machines) that provide a probability variation state triggered by passage of a game ball through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described tumbler and the V-type variator are mixed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called 1 type / 2 type mixing machine) that provides a big hit game when the game ball passes through the specific area. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is a low base game and is not a big hit game.

  -Each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine 10, which is a pachinko gaming machine classified into a second type also referred to as "feather stuffing" and "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) is opened upon the entry of the game ball into the starting opening, and the game ball entered into the ball entry device receives special prizes A big hit game is created by entering the mouth. In this case, the base game is a normal game when the player is not playing a big hit, and when the opening / closing blade of the ball entry device is opened (small hit) by entering the starting opening (small hit) It may be

The means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main substrate 30 may be a one-chip microcomputer.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment has a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings, a single starting opening, a pachinko gaming machine using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting openings. And may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, in particular the specific configuration of the game board YB may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) A large winning opening and a plurality of different winning openings different from the large winning opening, and when a game ball enters the large winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out for entering one ball. When a game ball enters the winning opening, the gaming machine is used to play a game in which a predetermined number of winning balls determined for each winning opening are made to the entry of one ball. An effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball, an entrance detecting means for detecting a game ball having entered the winning opening among the effective balls used for the game, and an award paid out from the gaming machine during the normal game A normal time prize ball counting means for counting the total number of balls, a normal time effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used for playing a game during normal gaming, and an effective ball used for playing in all gaming states All-state effective ball counting means for counting the total number of all balls, and all-state effective ball counting means A prize ball storage means for storing the total number of prize balls being counted by the regular prize ball counting means when the total number of valid balls used in the game being counted reaches a predetermined number, and an effective sphere in all states Effective sphere memory which stores the total number of effective spheres used in the game being counted by the normal effective sphere counting means when the total number of effective spheres used in the game being counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number Means, base value counting means for counting a base value indicating the ratio of the total number of winning balls in normal game to the total number of valid balls used in the normal game, and display means There are a first base value counted until reaching a predetermined number, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached, and the display means displays a base value, a base display unit, and a base display unit Table of identifier of base value displayed in And the base display unit displays the first base value and the second base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count, and the identifier includes the first base value. A gaming machine having a first identifier identifying a value and a second identifier identifying a second base value.

(B) The first identifier may be displayed in different display modes until reaching a specific number smaller than a predetermined number and after reaching the specific number.
(C) The second identifier may be displayed in different display modes when the gaming machine holds the second base value and when the gaming machine does not hold the second base value.

(D) The display means switches in a predetermined cycle to a first display state displaying the first base value and the first identifier, and a second display state displaying the second base value and the second identifier. It is good.
(E) The effective ball detecting means is provided at the lowermost portion of the mounting frame of the game board, or the game board, and the game area without winning in any of the large winning opening and the plurality of winning ports on the game board It is preferable that the game ball discharged from the lower end of the game board be disposed below the out-port where the ball enters the ball.

  (F) An initialization means for initializing stored information even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the count contents of the normal ball count means and the normal effective ball count means, and the prize The memory contents of the ball memory means and the effective ball memory means are not initialized by the initialization means, and are displayed when the power supply is stopped on the display means when the power supply is started. It is good to return the display of the base value.

  (G) A counting means for counting when the predetermined condition is established is provided, and the information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped includes each of the normal prize ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means The content of counting includes the contents of counting, each of the contents of storage of winning ball storing means and effective ball storing means, and the contents of counting of counting means. It is preferable that the respective counting contents of the winning ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means, and the storage contents of the winning ball storage means and the effective ball storage means can not be initialized by the initializing means.

  (H) The base display unit does not display the base value until the total number of effective spheres counted by the effective sphere counting means in all states reaches a fixed number smaller than the predetermined number, and reaches the fixed number It is recommended that the numbers up to include zero.

  (I) It is preferable that an external connection unit capable of connecting an external device be provided, and that information be output from the external connection unit every time the effective sphere detected by the effective sphere detection unit reaches a certain number of spheres.

(J) It is preferable that a setting unit configured to set any one of the plurality of pieces of setting information for which the degree of advantage is set is provided, and the display unit is also used as a setting information display unit configured to display the setting information.
(K) Even when the setting information is changed by the setting means, the gaming machine may perform the same control as control regarding counting of the base value and control regarding display of the base value.

  (L) A display means and a change opportunity comprising: a setting means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined; The means may be mounted on the same substrate.

(M) A state comprising an initialization operation means separately from the setting operation means, the operation state of the setting operation means being a first operation state, and the operation state of the initialization operation means being an initialization operation state When the power is turned on at this time, the setting transition state is entered, the operation state of the setting operation means is the first operation state, and the operation state of the initialization operation means is the non-initialization operation state. When power is turned on in a certain state, the setting confirmation state is entered, the operation state of the setting operation means is the second operation state, and the operation state of the initialization operation means is the initialization operation state When the power is turned on in the state, the initialization control is performed without shifting the setting change state, the operation state of the setting operation means is the second operation state, and the initialization Operation status of operation means Wherein when the power is turned on in a state which is a non initialization operation state is does not perform the initialization control, may the shifts to the normal control state based on the game information that is the backup.

  (N) The setting operation means is configured to be capable of switching the operation state to any one of the first operation state and the second operation state, and to maintain one operation state after the switching. The predetermined mode operation is the first mode operation in which the setting operation means is in the first operation state, and the second mode operation in the second mode operation in which the setting operation means is in the second operation state. It is good that it is 1 mode operation.

  (O) A change operation means configured to be capable of instructing to change the setting information, wherein the change operation means is capable of performing an operation to instruct initialization of game information, Alternatively, it may be used as an end operation means configured to be capable of instructing an end of error notification.

  (P) After completion of the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, transition to a normal control state in which the variation game based on the winning lottery can be executed, and in the normal control state, the predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means It is preferable not to shift to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state even if there is a problem.

  (Q) A case, and a substrate accommodated in the case, the setting control means is configured to include an arithmetic element mounted on the substrate, and the setting operation means is provided in the case. Good to have been.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 12 ... 1st starting opening, 13 ... 2nd starting opening, 15 ... large winning opening, 16, 17 ... Normal winning opening, 30 ... main board, 30a ... CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RWM , 30d: random number generation circuit, 40: external terminal plate, 42: secondary substrate, 81: main substrate case, 85: first caulking portion, 88: second caulking portion, 101: number display portion, 104: RWM clear button, 105: display unit, 105a: information display unit, 106: setting unit, S1, S2: starting port switch, S5, S6: ordinary port switch, S7: out switch, YB: game board, WN: middle frame, HC: hole Computer.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that provides a special game that opens a large winning opening, on condition that a winning lottery has been won, triggered by the establishment of a start condition.
Setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game;
Setting operation means configured to allow an operation related to the setting information;
Providing a specific notification unit configured to enable predetermined notification;
The first transition condition to the setting change state which can be changed to any setting information among the plurality of setting information, and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information is confirmed The second transition condition to the setting confirmation state for controlling the display means so as to be able to be included includes the predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means,
The notification mode by the specific notification means is different between when the first transition condition to the setting change state is satisfied and when the second transition condition to the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Gaming machine. An external signal output unit configured to output an external signal;
When the first transition condition to the setting change state is satisfied, and when the second transition condition to the setting confirmation state is satisfied, a specific external signal is output, and the first to the setting change state is output. The specific external signal output when the transition condition is satisfied is the same external signal as the specific external signal output when the second transition condition to the setting confirmation state is satisfied. The gaming machine described. Backup means configured to enable backup of various information;
And an initialization control unit configured to enable initialization control to initialize the backed up game information.
As a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, there is a normal control state capable of executing a fluctuation game based on the hit lottery,
After completion of the initialization control, transition to the normal control state is performed based on the initialized gaming information,
After the end of the setting change state, while shifting to the normal control state based on the gaming information initialized by the initialization control, after the end of the setting confirmation state, the initialization control is not performed, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which shifts to the normal control state based on the backed up gaming information.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the initialization control is performed, an initialization notification that can specify that the backed up game information has been initialized is performed in the specific notification unit. Equipped with multiple detection means,
The plurality of detection means can be classified into first type detection means not including operation detection means for detecting an operation of the setting operation means, and second type detection means including the operation detection means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first type detection unit is ineffective while the second type detection unit is effective in the setting change state.