JP2019122455A - Game machine and game frame - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine and a game frame capable of avoiding redundant notification of an error, even if error notification can be performed on the game machine frame side and the game board side.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine provided with a game board and a game machine frame which can attach the game board, an error can be detected by a main control board 16 and notification based on the detected error is performed. When an error is detected on a frame control board 17 side, the error is notified on the condition that the error is not notified on the main control board 16 side, and the error is not notified on the frame control board 17 side while the error is notified on the main control board 16 side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine and a game slot.

  The enclosed type game machine in which the game balls are enclosed is composed of a game board and a game machine frame, and the game board is provided with a main control board and a frame control board on the game machine frame side. Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which errors detected on the frame control board side can be reported on the game board side in addition to being notified on the gaming machine frame.

JP, 2017-158716, A

  However, in a configuration capable of notifying of an error detected on the frame control board side by voice output, as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, an error detected on the frame control board side is notified other than by the gaming machine frame. In the case where the game board side is notified as well, the notification of the error is duplicated between the gaming machine frame side and the game board side, and there is a possibility that the error may become difficult to recognize.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and the purpose thereof is that even if it is possible to notify an error on the gaming machine side and the game board side, the error notification is duplicated. It is providing a game machine and a play space which can avoid being performed.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, P platform 2) including a gaming board (for example, gaming board 26) and a gaming slot (for example, gaming machine slot 5) to which the gaming board can be attached,
The game board is
First control means (for example, the main control board 16) for controlling the progress of the game;
First voice output means (for example, voice output controlled by effect control board 15 (game board side speaker 270B)),
The play space is
Second control means (for example, frame control board 17) for managing information on gaming value;
Second voice output means (eg, voice output controlled by frame side effect control board 15A (game machine frame side speaker 270A)),
The first control means can detect the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, an error detected by the main control board 16),
A predetermined notification (for example, an error notification) based on the detection of the predetermined event by the first control unit is performed by the first sound output unit.
The second control means can detect the occurrence of a specific event (for example, an error detected by the frame control board 17) different from the predetermined event,
When the predetermined notification is not performed by the first voice output unit, a specific notification based on the detection of the specific event by the second control unit is performed by the second voice output unit,
The specific notification is not performed by the second sound output unit when the predetermined notification is performed by the first sound output unit (for example, the game ball circulation device abnormality (error on the frame control board 17 side) When the code = F17) is detected, when the main control board 16 does not report an error, the game ball circulation device abnormality is notified, and the main control board 16 reports an error. Notification of the game ball circulation system abnormality is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid duplication of notification based on an event on the gaming board side and the gaming machine frame side.

(2) First control means (for example, main control board 16) for controlling the progression of the game, and first voice output means (for example, voice output (game board side speaker 270B) controlled by effect control board 15) And a predetermined notification (for example, an error notification) based on detection of a predetermined event (for example, an error detected by the main control board 16) by the first control unit is performed by the first voice output unit. It is a play slot (for example, gaming machine slot 5) of a gaming machine (for example, P platform 2) to which a gaming board (for example, gaming board 26) can be attached,
Second control means (for example, frame control board 17) for managing information on gaming value;
Second voice output means (eg, voice output controlled by frame side effect control board 15A (game machine frame side speaker 270A)),
The second control means can detect the occurrence of a specific event (for example, an error detected by the frame control board 17) different from the predetermined event,
When the predetermined notification is not performed by the first voice output unit, a specific notification based on the detection of the specific event by the second control unit is performed by the second voice output unit,
The specific notification is not performed by the second sound output unit when the predetermined notification is performed by the first sound output unit (for example, the game ball circulation device abnormality (error on the frame control board 17 side) When the code = F17) is detected, when the main control board 16 does not report an error, the game ball circulation device abnormality is notified, and the main control board 16 reports an error. Notification of the game ball circulation system abnormality is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid duplication of notification based on an event on the gaming board side and the gaming machine frame side.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1),
The second control means is
It is possible to detect the occurrence of a special event (for example, an error informing the main control board 16 side) different from the specific event,
When the occurrence of the special event is detected, information on detection of the special event is transmitted to the first control means (for example, information on detection of the error (special event) to the main control board 16) Send),
The first control means can notify by the first voice output means based on the reception of the information related to the detection of the special event (for example, the information related to the detection of the error (special event) Based on the reception, an audio output controlled by the effect control board 15 (the notification of the error is performed by the gaming board side speaker 270B).

  According to such a configuration, the occurrence of the special event detected by the second control means can be appropriately notified.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The second control means is
A program (communication process shown in FIG. 37) used for communication control with the first control means is stored in the specific area (for example, in the use area),
Detectable events are different between the process executed in the specific area and the process executed outside the specific area (for example, outside the used area), and the event detected by the process executed in the specific area is The program can be executed and transmitted to the first control means (for example, an error (event) detected by a process executed in a use area of a user program is executed a program (in particular, a communication process) It can be sent to the main control board 16).

  According to such a configuration, processing can be executed without straddling the inside of the specific area of the user program and the outside of the specific area.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The first control means is capable of controlling the firing operation of the launching device (e.g., the launching mechanism 30) and stops the launching operation of the launching device based on the reception of the information related to the detection of the special event.

  According to such a configuration, the first control means can stop the firing operation in response to the occurrence of the special event detected by the second control means.

(6) In the gaming machine of (1) to (5) above,
When the second control means detects the occurrence of any one of the specific event and the special event, the display unit (for example, the game ball) regardless of the detection situation of the predetermined event by the first control means. Information that can identify the detected event is displayed on the number display 29).

  According to such a configuration, the detected event can be displayed in an identifiable manner regardless of the control state of the game board side.

It is a front view showing a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the glass door and gaming machine frame of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a mode before and after a game board is attached to a game machine frame. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit used for a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory view explaining an outline of a signal transmitted and received between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the timing of the signal transmitted / received between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the main thing of the various data memorize | stored in each of a card unit and a pachinko game machine, and its transmission / reception aspect. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence of the modification 1 between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the timing of the modification 1 of the signal transmitted / received between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence of the modification 2 between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the timing of the modification 2 of the signal transmitted / received between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the timing of the modification of the signal which concerns on the lending transmitted / received between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the timing of the signal which concerns on the lending transmitted / received between a card unit and a pachinko game machine. It is the schematic for demonstrating the structure of a launching mechanism. It is the schematic for demonstrating the state which the game ball filled with the ball passage of the firing mechanism. FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining the launch of gaming media and the subtraction of the number of gaming balls. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the process in a firing mechanism. It is a timing chart for explaining processing in a firing mechanism and operation of a bat operating handle. It is a timing chart for explaining operation of a subtraction mechanism and a game ball number indicator. It is a timing chart for explaining operation at the time of having detected ball clogging by subtraction mechanism exit sensor 32c. It is an explanatory view for explaining notice processing at the time of detecting abnormalities. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of error which can be alerted | reported and fraud detection. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the error and fraud detection which generate | occur | produce in a game machine slot and a game board. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of a backup power supply board. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence between a main control board and a frame control board. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence for demonstrating a communication timing. It is a figure which shows the list of commands transmitted / received between a main control board and a frame control board. It is a figure for demonstrating the response of the command of a game machine installation information notification, and a game machine installation information response. It is a figure for demonstrating the command of a notification of a game machine information. It is a figure for demonstrating the classification information contained in game information. It is a figure for demonstrating the command of a game machine information response. It is a figure for demonstrating the total result of the number of prize-winnings before and behind a game state change. In this embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating the total result of the number of prize-winnings before and behind a game state change. It is a figure showing a memory map of CPU in a frame control board. It is a figure showing a memory map of a built-in ROM area. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of an in-use area program area and an out-of-use area program area in a built-in ROM area. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the performance display arithmetic processing performed in a frame control board. It is a flow chart for explaining passage number addition processing in a frame control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a game board surface determination related process. It is a figure for demonstrating the condition of calculation of a base value, and display. It is explanatory drawing regarding performance information. It is an explanatory view of a section (total section, evaluation section) according to a total out number (total number of shots). It is a list of performance items being aggregated. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process (timer interruption process for game control) which CPU of a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the performance information update process performed in the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the performance display external output process performed in the timer interruption process for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the serial signal for specifying the performance information output from an external output terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the terminal structure of an external output terminal.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Configuration of Pachinko Machine>
First, the configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. A plurality of enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter referred to as gaming machines, pachinko machines or P units) may be abbreviated as an example of a gaming machine on each gaming island (not shown) disposed in plurality in the gaming arcade (hall). ) 2 are attached. In addition, a card unit (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as CU) 3 of an example of a gaming apparatus is installed on the predetermined side of P platform 2 in a one-to-one correspondence with the P platform 2. There is. Although a card unit will be described below as an example of a gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, but connection to a P platform 2 for notification of a big hit or abnormality, collection of gaming information such as number of winnings, etc. It may be a calling lamp device or the like.

  The P stand 2 has a game ball (pachinko ball) as an example of a game medium enclosed therein (hereinafter, also referred to as a seal ball), and the player operates the bat operating handle 25 to provide the game ball on the upper left side. A launch solenoid of a launch mechanism 30, which is a launch device, is driven to insert an enclosed ball into the game area 27 on the front of the game board 26 one by one to play a game. Specifically, a touch sensor is provided around the bat operating handle 25, and the player's hand touches the touch sensor while the player is operating the bat operating handle 25, and the player's hand Is detected by a touch sensor to drive the firing solenoid. In this state, according to the amount of pivotal operation of the bat operating handle 25 by the player, the bat firing force is adjusted and the enclosed ball is fired into the game area 27.

  When the discharge solenoid is driven to drive the sealing ball into the game area 27 one shot at a time, the subtraction mechanism 32 subtracts one ball at a time from the number of gaming balls that can be played on the P platform 2 by the subtraction mechanism 32. The launch strength of the gaming ball (hereinafter also referred to simply as launch strength T) can be adjusted according to the amount of rotational operation of the bat operating handle 25 (hereinafter referred to simply as handle operation amount), and the handle operation amount is increased. The launch strength T increases in accordance with. Therefore, by adjusting the handle operation amount, the player can adjust the firing intensity T so that the game ball passes through the area that the player aims.

  The P platform 2 shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine, and a variable display device (also referred to as a special symbol) 278 is provided at the center of the game area 27. Further, in the game area 27, there are provided a plurality of types of winning openings through which the inserted filled balls can be won. In the game area 27 shown in FIG. 1, one big winning opening (variable winning ball device) 271, three ordinary winning openings 272, 273, 274 and three starting winning openings 275, 276, 277 are shown. ing. In particular, the start winning opening 276 is composed of an electric tulip that can be changed to a first state (eg, open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (eg, closed state) disadvantageous to the player. .

  The variable display device 278 is provided with a variable display portion capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (patterns), and based on the detection signals of the start winning balls winning in the respective start winning openings 275, 276, 277. Start variable display of multiple types of identification information. When the display result of the variable display device is a combination of specific identification information (for example, all eyes), a big hit state (also referred to as a big hit gaming state) is made, and the big winning opening 271 is opened.

  In addition, the display result of the variable display device 278 is a combination of predetermined special identification information (for example, a combination of odd variation symbols such as 777) of the combination (all eyes) of the big hit symbol, the probability variation big hit state As a result, a probability fluctuation state (probability state) occurs in which the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is improved after the end of the jackpot state.

  The enclosed balls driven into the game area 27 are collected to the out port 154 without winning in any winning port or without winning. Encapsulated balls that have won in any of the winning openings and the enclosed balls collected in the out port 154 are reduced again to the hitting position through the collection path in the P platform 2. Then, when the player operates the hitting operation handle 25, the enclosed ball at the hitting position is hit again into the game area 27.

  In addition, a game ball number indicator for displaying the number of game balls is provided at the upper position of the bat operating handle 25 of the P-unit 2. The game ball number indicator 29 is configured of a 7-segment LED display, and is controlled by the frame control unit 171 (see FIG. 4). The game ball number display 29 displays the number of game balls, an error number of an error that has occurred, and the like. The game ball indicator 29 is not limited to the 7-segment LED display, and may be a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or another display.

  Further, at the left position of the gaming ball number display 29 in the P-table 2, a counting button 28 for counting from the gaming ball to the ball is provided. In the present embodiment, the counting operation is repeatedly executed according to the time when the counting button 28 is kept pressed (for example, the counting process of 250 spheres is performed every time the 0.3 second pressing state continues). It should be noted that regardless of the pressing duration time, counting from gaming balls to balls may be performed by a predetermined number (for example, 250 balls) by pressing once, or when counting button 28 is pressed once. In addition, regardless of the pressing time (whether or not a long press), all of the gaming balls currently owned by the player may be counted. Further, the counting speed is further improved when the card return operation is performed, and a smooth card return process is realized.

  As described above, since the counting button 28 is provided on the side of the P base 2, the operability of the player sitting in front of the P base 2 can be improved as compared with the case where the counting button 28 is provided on the side of CU3. . In addition, the P-table 2 is provided with speakers 270 at the upper right position and the upper left position of the game area 27 for outputting music data to be reproduced according to the effects displayed on the variable display device 278. In addition, the position and number of speakers are not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 1 and may be changed as needed.

  The P platform 2 according to the present embodiment can be divided into the gaming board 26 and the other gaming machine frame (front frame) 5. In particular, the game board 26 is different for each model of pachinko machine developed by each company, while the gaming machine frame 5 is a common common frame regardless of the model. Therefore, it is sufficient to replace the gaming board 26 only when the game arcade is replaced.

<Configuration of card unit>
Next, the configuration of the CU 3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 continuously. This CU 3 is a visitor card (also referred to as a general card) having a prepaid function, which is a game storage medium issued to a general player who is not registered as a member, and a member player who has registered as a member in the game arcade Accepts a membership card which is a game storage medium issued to the player. The visitor card and the membership card are constituted by an IC card.

  The CU 3 having received those cards has a function of converting the game value (for example, the prepaid balance, the number of balls held, the number of stored balls, etc.) owned by the player specified by the memory information of the card into "data of game balls". . In the P platform 2, ball-ball games equivalent to the number of balls specified by the data of the game balls are possible. That is, "data of game balls" is data indicating the number of remaining shootable balls. In the following description, the "game ball data" will be referred to simply as "game ball" as well as the balls and balls.

  On the front side of CU3, a bill insertion slot 302 for inserting a bill, a card insertion / ejection slot 309 for inserting a membership card and a visitor card, and the like are provided. A membership card or a visitor card inserted into the card insertion / ejection slot 309 is received by a card reader / writer (not shown), and the information stored in the card is read.

  Displayed on the front side of CU 3 when the display unit 312 receives a membership card, the membership card ID (also simply referred to as card ID, C-ID) stored in the membership card and the membership card ID are specified A replay button 319 for implementing replay game using the number of balls is provided.

  The display unit 312 displays the prepaid balance stored in the inserted game storage medium (card), but can display the number of game balls and other various information, and the surface is a transparent touch panel. The configuration is configured so that various operations can be input by touching various display items displayed on the display unit of the display 312 with a finger.

  When the replay button 319 is operated, when the number of balls acquired by the player is stored in the inserted card, a part of the number of balls is withdrawn and converted to a game ball, and converted to a game ball It becomes possible to play the game by P stand 2 based on. On the other hand, when the inserted card is a member card, the number of balls is not stored, and when the balls are stored in the hall management computer etc., part of the balls is withdrawn and the balls are removed It is converted, and the game by P stand 2 becomes possible. That is, when both the ball and the ball are stored in association with the inserted card, the ball is preferentially withdrawn. In addition to the replay button 319, a dedicated ball withdrawal button for withdrawing balls may be provided, and the replay button 319 may be a button dedicated to storing balls.

  Here, the "reserved balls" are balls that have been acquired in the previous day and are deposited in the hall, and become game balls by storing the balls. In addition, the balls are game media deposited in the game arcade, and are generally managed by a hall management computer or other management computer installed in the game arcade.

  The "ball bearing" is a ball acquired on the day and becomes a game ball by the ball dispensing. Further, the number of balls possessed is the number of balls stored in the card as a result of the player playing a game with P platform 2 and stored in the card, and the number of balls not yet deposited in the game arcade It is Generally, the number of balls the player has acquired on the day at the game arcade is referred to as "bearing ball", and the number of balls acquired by the player before the previous day is the number of balls deposited in the game arcade "pool ball". Say.

  The “gaming ball” is a ball that can be fired by the P platform 2. The game ball number data is generated in exchange for debiting the remaining amount of prepaid card, balls, or balls, as described above.

  The number of balls held may be managed by a management device for number of balls management set in the game arcade. In short, the difference between “balls” and “balls” is the number of balls deposited in the game arcade after the operation for depositing the ball in the game arcade, or is still deposited in the game arcade It is a point of whether it is the number of balls of the stage not being.

  In the present embodiment, the ball storage data is not directly stored in the membership card but stored in a server installed in a game arcade such as a hall management computer in association with the membership card number, and the corresponding balls are searched based on the membership card number It is configured to be able to. On the other hand, balls are stored directly on the card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both may be stored in the hole server in association with the card number. Also in the case of a visitor card, balls are directly stored in the visitor card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the balls may be stored in the hole server in association with the card numbers. When storing the hole server in association with the card number, data which can specify the time stored in the hole server may be written on a card (member card, visitor card) and discharged. Also, the prepaid balance is written directly on the card (member's card, visitor card) and discharged.

  Note that the timing for storing the balls in the card (member's card, visitor card) or the hall server is stored, for example, in real time every time the counting button 28 is operated and the counting process is performed. It is conceivable to make it a timing such as causing it to be stored or collectively stored when returning the card.

  In addition, when the player finishes playing the game and returns the card from CU3, the ball held in CU3 is temporarily stored as a ball in the hole server, and the day when the player receives the return of the card. When a card is inserted again into the same or another CU3 on the same day, only the balls for the day that were once stored as balls are again stored in that CU 3 and game balls can be added and played within the range of balls. You may do so.

  The bill inserted into the bill insertion slot 302 is taken in by a money discriminator (not shown), and the authenticity or the bill type is identified.

  An IR (Infrared) photosensitive unit (also referred to as IR light receiving unit) 320, a ball lending button (also referred to as a lending button) 321, and a card return button 322 are further provided on the front side of CU3. The IR photosensitive unit 320 is an IR photosensitive unit 320 that receives an infrared signal from a remote controller (not shown) possessed by a staff member of the game arcade, converts it into an electronic signal, and outputs it. The ball lending button 321 is a button for performing an operation (a conversion operation to a game ball) for deducting the remaining amount stored in the inserted card and using it for the game by the P-unit 2. The card return button 322 is operated when the player ends the game, and the number of determined balls at the end of the game in the inserted card (number of balls at the time of card insertion-number converted to gaming balls + counting) It is an operation button for storing and discharging the number of balls held by the operation).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, with respect to the frame-like outer frame 4 of the P-table 2, the gaming machine frame (hereinafter also referred to as a cell) 5 and the glass door 6 have their left edge as a swing center. It can be opened and closed.

  A pair of upper and lower engagement protrusions 6a and 6b are provided in the vicinity of the end edge (the free end side) of the game machine frame 5 on the opposite side to the swing center. The engagement protrusions 6a and 6b are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b are provided at positions of the outer frame 4 opposed to the engagement protrusions 6a and 6b. When the game machine frame 5 in the open state is pressed against the outer frame 4, the engagement projections 6a and 6b cross over the engagement reception pieces 7a and 7b, and in a state of riding over the engagement reception pieces 7a and 7b Move to the lock state.

  Then, a staff member of the game arcade inserts a key into the keyhole 10 shown in FIG. 1 and performs unlocking operation (for example, clockwise rotation), whereby a pair of upper and lower engaging projections 6a against the biasing force of the spring, 6b is pushed upward, and as a result, the engagement of the engagement projections 6a and 6b with the engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b is released and the lock is released, and the gaming machine frame 5 is opened.

  Further, the gaming machine frame 5 is also provided with an engagement projection 8 for the glass door 6, and an engagement hole 9 is provided in the portion of the glass door 6 facing the engagement projection 8. The engagement projection 8 is pressed downward by a spring (not shown), and the engagement projection 8 is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engagement hole 9 by pressing the open glass door 6 against the gaming machine frame 5 By overtaking, the engaging protrusion 8 is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engaging protrusion 8 and the engaging hole 9 are engaged to be in a locked state. In this state, the staff of the game arcade inserts a key into the keyhole 10 shown in FIG. 1 and performs unlocking operation (for example, counterclockwise rotation), whereby the engaging projection 8 is pulled up against the biasing force of the spring. As a result, the engagement between the engagement projection 8 and the engagement hole 9 is released, the lock release state is established, and the glass door 6 is opened.

  A back mechanism opening switch 13 is provided at a position contacting the outer frame 4 in the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 5 to detect that the gaming machine frame 5 is opened. Further, a front decoration open switch 12 is provided at a contact portion with the glass door 6 in the upper part of the gaming machine frame 5, and it is detected by the front decoration open switch 12 that the glass door 6 is opened.

  The number of times the front decoration open switch 12 and the back mechanism open switch 13 are opened is counted by a counting counter (not shown). The counting counter is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. Even when the power supply to the P unit 2 is interrupted, it can be operated by the backup power supply. Even when the power is off, it is possible to count the number of times of detection of opening of the glass door 6 and the gaming machine frame 5 and transmit the count value to the frame control unit 171 (see FIG. 4). Here, the backup power supply is, for example, a capacitor or a storage battery provided in P platform 2.

  A main control board 16 is provided on the back surface of the game board 26 (the surface opposite to the surface facing the glass door 6). Since the back surface of the outer frame 4 is closed, the main control board 16 can be detached from the game board 26 by first opening the game machine frame 5 and removing the game board 26 from the game machine frame 5. That is, in order to remove the main control board 16 from the game board 26 or replace the semiconductor chip provided on the main control board 16, it is necessary to open the game machine frame 5 and the back mechanism opening switch 13 Can always detect the work. Therefore, if the main control board 16 is illegally removed from the game board 26 or the semiconductor chip provided on the main control board 16 is illegally replaced, it can be detected by the back mechanism opening switch 13 without fail.

  Further, a frame control board 17 is provided on the back of the gaming machine frame 5. The frame control board 17 also needs to be removed from the back surface of the gaming machine frame 5 after the gaming machine frame 5 is first opened. Therefore, if the frame control board 17 is illegally removed from the back surface of the gaming machine frame 5 or the semiconductor chip provided on the frame control board 17 is illegally replaced, the back mechanism opening switch 13 can always be detected.

  Next, the configuration for installing the gaming board 26 in the gaming machine frame 5 will be described. FIG. 3 is a view showing a state before and after the gaming board 26 is attached to the gaming machine frame 5. As shown in FIG. 3, attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b are provided on the back of the gaming machine frame 5 so as to be openable and closable about hinges 35a and 35b, respectively. The attachment mechanisms 34 a, 34 b are U-shaped and have a bottom corresponding to the game board 26. By pushing the gaming board 26 into the gaming machine frame 5 in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 3 (b), the gaming board 26 is fixed by the attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b as shown in FIG. 3 (a). When the gaming board 26 is fixed by the attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b, the convex drawer connector 33A provided on the gaming board 26 side is coupled to the concave drawer connector 33B provided on the gaming machine frame 5 side. Here, the convex drawer connector 33A and the concave drawer connector 33B are floating connectors that have flexibility against misalignment.

  Also, when the gaming board 26 is installed in the gaming machine frame 5, the convex drawer connector 33A is coupled to the concave drawer connector 33B, whereby the main control board 16 on the gaming board 26 side and the frame on the gaming machine frame 5 side The control board 17 is to be connected. Furthermore, since the game board 26 is fixed in a fixed position, and the convex drawer connector 33A and the concave drawer connector 33B have flexibility to a certain degree of positional deviation, the convex drawer connector 33A and the concave drawer are fixed. These can be coupled without being aware of the positional relationship with the connector 33B. Even if the game board 26 is installed on the gaming machine frame 5 only with the convex drawer connector 33A and the concave drawer connector 33B without providing the attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b, the convex drawer connector 33A and the concave drawer connector Since 33 B itself is a floating connector having flexibility, these can be coupled without being aware of the positional relationship between the gaming board 26 and the gaming machine frame 5. Here, the convex drawer connector 33A is connected to the main control board 16 via the internal wiring (not shown) of the game board 26, and the concave drawer connector 33B is shown in FIG. 2 via the signal cable 36. It is connected to the control board 17.

<Configuration of Card Unit and Pachinko Machine>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used for CU 3 and P base 2. The outline of the control circuit of the CU 3 and the P base 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The CU 3 is provided with a CU control unit 323 configured of a microcomputer or the like. The CU control unit 323 is a main control function unit of the CU 3 and includes a CPU as a control center, a ROM storing programs for operating the CPU, control data, and the like, a RAM functioning as a work area of the CPU, and peripherals An input / output interface is provided to maintain signal integrity with the device.

  The CU control unit 323 is provided with an external output terminal 340 for communicating with a hall management computer and a hall server for security management. The CU 3 controls the state of the CU 3 via the external output terminal 340 and gaming machine status information (including information to be displayed on the performance display monitor 40) received from the P-unit 2 on the hall management computer (hall controller) and security Send to outside such as a hall server that manages The CU control unit 323 communicates with the frame control board 17 of the P-unit 2 via the communication control IC 325. The communication control IC 325 and the frame control board 17 are connected, for example, by an asynchronous serial communication port. Communication between the CU control section 323 and the frame control board 17 is carried out in both directions by a signal relating to lending (a signal relating to an operation to be used for a game by the P base 2 withdrawing the remaining amount stored in the inserted card) ing. The signal relating to the other counting (the signal relating to the counting process from the gaming ball to the ball) and the signal relating to the gaming machine information are one-way communication from the frame control board 17 to the CU control unit 323. A connection (not shown) to the P base 2 side is provided in the CU 3, and a connection (not shown) to the CU 3 side is provided in the P base 2. These connection parts are configured by, for example, connectors.

  In the CU control unit 323, the authenticity and the type of the banknote are identified by the above-described money identifier, and the identification result signal is input. Further, when the IR photosensitive unit 320 receives an infrared ray emitted from a remote controller possessed by a game arcade clerk, the CU control unit 323 receives a light reception signal. In the CU control unit 323, the card reader / writer reads the stored information of the inserted card, and the read information is input, and the CU control unit 323 writes the inserted card to the card reader / writer. When data is transmitted, the card reader / writer writes the data to the inserted card. The stored information on the card includes a card ID. The CU control unit 323 stores the card ID read by the card reader / writer until the end of the game.

  The CU control unit 323 manages and stores the balls held by the player when the player plays a game. Data such as the balance or the number of balls held is output from the CU control unit 323 to the display control unit 350, and is converted into display data by the display control unit 350. The display data converted by the display control unit 350 is transmitted to the display 312 provided on the front of the CU3. The display 312 displays an image according to the display data. Further, when the player operates the touch panel provided on the surface of the display 312, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323 via the display control unit 350. When the player operates the ball lending button 321, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323. The ball lending button 321 is not limited to the configuration provided on the CU 3, and may be provided on the P-unit 2 to input an operation signal to the CU control unit 323. When the player operates the replay button 319, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323. When the player operates the card return button 322, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323.

  The main control board 16 for controlling the progress of the game of the P stand 2, the frame control board 17 for managing and storing the game balls, and the drive control of the firing solenoid 31a based on the instruction of the frame control board 17 The emission control substrate 31 is provided, the variable display device 278, and the effect control substrate 15 for controlling the display of the variable display device 278 based on the command transmitted from the main control substrate 16.

  The main control board 16 and the effect control board 15 are provided on the game board 26. The main control board 16 is mounted with a game control microcomputer which is a main control unit 161. The main control unit 161 is a main control function unit of the gaming machine. The gaming machine control microcomputer maintains the consistency of the CPU with the control center, the ROM storing programs for operating the CPU, control data and the like, the RAM functioning as the work area of the CPU, and the peripheral devices. Input and output interfaces for The main control unit 161 is connected to the prize sensor 162 and the radio wave sensor 163 provided on the game board 26.

  When a ball is won in each starting winning opening 275, 276, 277, the main control section 161 draws a random number for determining a big hit (or further includes a small hit) / disengagement and stores the random number. This is called pending storage. The maximum value of the number of pending storages is, for example, “4”. When the variable display device 278 is ready to start a new variable display, the main control unit 161 digests one pending storage, performs a big hit determination based on the pending storage, and derives a display result from the variable start. Determine the variable display time from one to multiple types. Also, when a big hit is determined, it is also determined whether or not to cause a probability change. The main control unit 161 transmits the result of the big hit determination (including whether or not to make a positive change) and information on the variable display time as a command to the effect control unit 151 mounted on the effect control board 15.

  For the command regarding variable display transmitted from the main control unit 161 to the effect control unit 151, a variable start command indicating the start of variable display, a display result command (big hit / out) indicating the result of variable display, and a variable display pattern are specified A possible variable display time command, a variable stop command indicating a timing for deriving and displaying a variable display result, and the like are included. Furthermore, the command transmitted from the main control unit 161 to the effect control unit 151 includes a command capable of specifying the progress status of the big hit during the big hit, a command indicating the generation of a new hold storage, and the occurrence of an error of the gaming state. There is a command to show.

  The effect control unit 151 determines the variable display content of the variable display device 278 based on these commands transmitted from the main control unit 161. For example, the effect control unit 151 specifies the variable display result and the variable display time based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 161, determines the stop symbol, and the variable display pattern (presence or absence of reach, type of reach) In addition, it decides the production pattern of the notice production about the big hit and the reach. The effect control unit 151 performs display control of the variable display device 278 in accordance with the determined variable display content.

  The frame control board 17 is provided on the gaming machine frame 5. The frame control board 17 is mounted with a payout control microcomputer which is a frame control unit 171. The frame control unit 171 is a payout control function unit of the gaming machine. The payout control microcomputer maintains consistency of signals with the CPU as a control center, a ROM storing programs for operating the CPU, control data, etc., a RAM functioning as a work area of the CPU, and peripheral devices. Input and output interfaces for

  Further, for the frame control board 17, the count button 28, performance display monitor 40, radio wave sensor 173, subtraction solenoid 32a, subtraction mechanism inlet sensor 32b, subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c, lifting mechanism outlet sensor 33, out ball detection switch 701 The front decoration opening switch 12 and the back mechanism opening switch 13 are provided in an electrically connected state. An out sphere detection signal is input from the out sphere detection switch 701 to the frame control board 17. The main control board 16 calculates a base value (also referred to simply as a base) or the like based on the out-of-sphere detection signal as described later. The radio wave sensor 173 is for detecting fraudulent acts that transmit radio waves illegally and mainly keep the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b on. A detection signal of the radio wave sensor 173 is input to the frame control unit 171 via an input port (not shown) of the frame control board 17. The subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b detects the launch of the gaming ball by changing from off to on, and based on the detection, the frame control unit 171 subtracts “1” from the number of gaming balls.

  Therefore, when the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b is always in the off state due to the unauthorized radio wave, the number of game balls is not reduced even if the ball is fired. The radio wave sensor 173 detects a fraud due to such radio waves.

  The frame control board 17 is provided with a performance display monitor 40. The performance display monitor 40 is a 7-segment LED display. The performance display monitor 40 causes the frame control unit 171 to display predetermined information such as the base, the character ratio, and the continuous character ratio. In addition, although the information displayed on the performance display monitor 40 can be output to a hall server etc. via CU3, you may provide an external output terminal in P stand 2 and may output it to a hall server etc. directly.

  Here, the base is the large winning opening 271 provided in the gaming area 27, the normal winning opening 272 to 274, and the starting winning opening 275 to 277 with respect to the number of gaming balls driven into the gaming area 27 of the P platform 2. The ratio of the number of game balls corresponding to the game value given according to the game ball's winning on the winning opening such as. In addition, the character ratio (also referred to as a character ratio) refers to the ratio of game balls obtained by the game ball fired for 10 hours to those due to the operation of the character. In the present embodiment, the item ratio corresponds to the game value given by the winning of all the winning openings of the game balls (100 balls can be shot per minute, so 60000 balls) fired in 10 hours. Of the number of game balls to be played, the game to the special winning opening 271 comprising the start winning opening 276 comprising the electric tulip which is one of the prizes and the variable winning ball device being one of the prizes The ratio of the number of game balls corresponding to the game value given by the ball winning. Furthermore, the continuous character ratio (also referred to as a continuous ratio) is the ratio of the number of game balls obtained by the game ball fired in 10 hours due to the operation of the character in the case where the character works continuously. Say. In the present embodiment, the continuous character ratio is the game value given by the winning of all the winning openings of the game balls (100 balls can be shot per minute, so 60000 balls) fired in 10 hours. Among the number of corresponding game balls, the ratio of the number of game balls corresponding to the game value given by the game ball winning to the large winning opening 271 provided with the variable winning ball device which is one of the prizes Say.

  Information of main control chip ID, winning opening information, round information, winning detection signal, start winning opening winning information, error information, number of symbol determinations, and big hit information is transmitted from the main control board 16 to the frame control board 17.

  The main control chip ID (also referred to as main chip ID) is a chip ID stored in the main control board 16 of the P base 2 and is transmitted to the frame control board 17 when the power of the P base 2 is turned on. It is information. The winning opening information is information including the type of winning opening (starting winning opening, normal winning opening, large winning opening), and the number of winning balls (number of payout balls when the game ball is in the winning opening), P It is transmitted to the frame control board 17 when the power of the stand 2 is turned on. The round information is information on the number of rounds when a big hit is made, and is transmitted to the frame control board 17 when the power of the P-unit 2 is turned on.

  The winning detection signal is a detection signal of the gaming ball that has won a winning opening other than the starting winning opening. The frame control board 17 having received the detection signal performs control to add the number of balls to be provided to one of the winning balls to the number of gaming balls and the number of additional balls.

  The start-up winning opening winning information is information indicating that the gaming ball has won in any of the starting winning openings. The error information is information for notifying the frame control board 17 to that effect when an error occurs while the main control board 16 is performing game control.

  The symbol determination frequency is information of a symbol determined as a display result of the variable display device for winning on each start winning opening.

  The jackpot information is information indicating that a jackpot has occurred, and the breakdown includes common jackpot information indicating a jackpot common to each maker and maker unique jackpot information indicating a jackpot unique to a maker. The common jackpot information is a jackpot commonly used by each gaming machine maker, such as, for example, 15 round jackpots, and includes probability change information when a definite change occurs in association with the large hit, and in conjunction with the large hit When a short time state (a control state for shortening the variable display time of the variable display device) occurs, the short time information is included. The maker-specific jackpot is, for example, a jackpot state adopted only by a certain gaming machine maker, such as a sudden change.

  The frame control board 17 sends the gaming machine installation information reception result, the gaming machine information reception result, and the frame control state to the main control board 16. The gaming machine installation information reception result and the gaming machine information reception result are commands for indicating that the gaming machine installation information and the gaming machine information have been received from the main control board 16. The frame control state is a command for notifying the control state of the frame control board 17.

  The communication control IC 325 of the CU 3 and the frame control board 17 of the P-unit 2 are electrically connected, and various commands are transmitted from the communication control IC 325 to the frame control board 17 as described later. Conversely, various responses are sent from the frame control board 17 to the communication control IC 325 as described later.

  In addition to the frame control board 17, the game machine frame 5 is provided with a launch control board 31, a launch solenoid 31 a, and a game ball number indicator 29. The game ball number indicator 29 may be directly attached to the gaming machine frame 5, but like the upper plate and the lower plate provided on the front side of a normal pachinko gaming machine from which balls are paid out, the gaming machine frame 5 It may be provided in a rotatable manner with respect to The same applies to the display 54. The frame control unit 171 of the frame control board 17 displays the number of game balls currently owned by the player on the game ball number display 29.

  A firing permission signal is output from the frame control substrate 17 to the firing control substrate 31. The launch control board 31 receiving the signal outputs a signal for exciting the launch solenoid 31 a of the launch mechanism 30. As a result, the gaming ball is in a state of being bombarded to the gaming area 27. The launch control board 31 emits a launch solenoid excitation output to drive the launch solenoid 31a when an input signal of a touch ring for detecting that the player is touching the hitting operation handle 25 is input.

  The RAM clear switch 293 is a switch for deleting gaming machine information and game information stored in the RAM of the P unit 2 and is operated initially by the store clerk operating the switch after the P unit is in an error state. It is possible to return to the state. The RAM clear switch 293 is operated by the store clerk, for example, after the card is discharged.

<Circulation route of game ball>
Here, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the circulation path of the gaming ball in P platform 2 is outlined. When the player operates the hitting operation handle 25, the firing solenoid 31a is driven. As a result, one game ball supplied to the launch position is bounced by the hitting hammer and the game ball is driven into the game area 27.

  A subtraction reference signal is output to the subtraction mechanism 32 in conjunction with the firing solenoid 31a being activated and the gaming ball being fired. In the subtraction mechanism 32, the subtraction solenoid 32a is energized to move the movable piece on the basis of the output subtraction reference signal to send out the gaming ball to the firing mechanism 30, and the gaming ball passes the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b. Subtract the number of game balls.

  Out of the balls driven into the game area 27, the out ball entering the out port 154 (see FIG. 1) flows down the out ball flow down path and is detected by the out ball detection switch 701 provided on the way .

  All winning balls that have won in the winning opening and the variable winning ball device are collected at the back of the gaming machine and guided to the recovery ball passing path. Similarly, out balls and far balls are also guided to the recovery ball passage path. A lift mechanism outlet sensor 33 is provided in the recovery ball passage path. For this reason, all of the winning balls, out balls, and far balls are detected by the lifting mechanism outlet sensor 33. That is, the lifting mechanism outlet sensor 33 is a switch that detects all of the bouncing balls. When the number of detections of this switch and the number of bullets of the game ball bulleted by the firing solenoid 31a become equal, it can be determined that all the hit game spheres have been collected.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the difference between the number of detections of the lifting mechanism outlet sensor 33 and the number of ballistics is calculated, and when the number of differences is not 0, the collection of the balls thrown into the game area 27 It is judged that it has not finished. By making this determination, it can be determined whether the game area 27 is rolling or there is no floating ball which is not caught and dropped between the nails of the game area or the like.

<Frame configuration used for communication between CU3 and P2>
Next, communication between the CU 3 and the P base 2 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail. A telegram used in the communication is composed of a frame having a predetermined format. Transmission data (telegram) is always transmitted in units of one frame. That is, divisional transmission of telegrams is not performed. Also, when sending messages continuously, leave an interval of 1 millisecond or more.

<Signal transmitted and received between CU and P>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an outline of a signal (telegram) transmitted and received between the CU 3 and the P base 2 will be described. (A) A signal relating to lending, (b) a signal relating to counting, and (c) a signal relating to gaming machine information from the frame control board 17 of the P unit 2 to the CU 3 Communication is performed on the serial communication port. In the three types of signals (telegrams) (a) to (c) transmitted / received between CU3 and P platform 2, the headers of the telegrams are different, and the types of telegrams can be distinguished by the headers. It has become. Note that the signal related to (b) counting and (c) the signal related to gaming machine information may be communicated through a common asynchronous serial communication port. In addition, the signal related to (a) lending and (b) the signal related to counting may be communicated through a common asynchronous serial communication port.

  The signal concerning lending is described in FIG. 5 (a). In the signal relating to lending, the P unit 2 receives from the CU 3 a lending serial number for performing lending management and communication management from the CU 3 and transmits a lending ball reception result and a lending serial number to the CU 3 in order to respond the reception result. The number of lending balls, the result of receipt of the number of lending balls, and the lending serial number are all signals for the purpose of lending gaming balls. In addition, the number of lending balls transmitted in one signal is, for example, 125 spheres. In addition, the signal which concerns on lending may put the information of 0 (zero) in the signal of a lending ball number, and may be transmitted, when a lending ball number is 0 (zero) ball | bowl.

  The signal which concerns on a count is described in FIG.5 (b). In the signal related to the counting, the P-unit 2 transmits the counting number of counting balls and the counting serial number for performing communication management to the CU 3. In addition, P stand 2 does not receive the signal for confirming a transmission result from CU3. The number of counting balls and the counting serial number are both signals for the purpose of counting gaming balls. Also, the number of counting spheres transmitted in one signal is, for example, 250 spheres. When the number of counting spheres is 0 (zero) sphere, the signal relating to counting may be transmitted by adding 0 (zero) information to the signal of the counting sphere number.

  FIG. 5C shows a signal related to gaming machine information. In the signal relating to the gaming machine information, the P-base 2 transmits gaming machine installation information, gaming machine performance information, hall control information, and fraud monitoring information to the CU3. In addition, P stand 2 does not receive the signal for confirming a transmission result from CU3. The gaming machine installation information is a signal for the purpose of machine history management and is a signal transmitted after the power is turned on. The gaming machine setting information includes information such as a maker code of the main / frame control CPU, a model code, and a chip ID number. The gaming machine performance information is a signal for the purpose of collecting performance information, and includes information such as the number of game balls acquired per minute (low base), feature ratio, continuous feature ratio, etc. It is a signal for the purpose of aggregation, including big hit, probability fluctuation, time shortening, number of winning balls in each winning opening, etc., and fraud monitoring information is a signal for fraud monitoring by CU3, Includes information such as the number of balls) and the game ball number serial number.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a communication sequence between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing timings of signals transmitted and received between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine. In the sequence shown in FIG. 6, among the signals relating to (a) lending shown in FIG. 3-No. A signal of (4), a signal of (b) counting, and a signal of (c) gaming machine information are transmitted from the P unit 2 to the CU 3 through the common asynchronous serial communication port. Conversely, among the signals relating to (a) lending shown in FIG. 1 to No. Signal 2 is transmitted from CU 3 to P 2 at a common asynchronous serial communication port.

  Among the signals transmitted from P unit 2 to CU 3, the signal related to (c) gaming machine information is transmitted every specified period A as shown in FIG. 7. That is, the period from the transmission of a signal from P unit 2 to CU 3 to the transmission of the next signal is controlled to a prescribed period A (for example, 300 ms = 0.3 seconds). The P unit 2 can transmit the gaming machine information to the CU 3 every predetermined period A regardless of the reception status of the gaming machine information in the CU 3. Therefore, in P unit 2, the re-sending process of the gaming machine information becomes unnecessary, and it becomes unnecessary to store the past gaming machine information, and the processing load can be reduced.

  In this way, signals are transmitted from P unit 2 to CU 3 at intervals of 300 ms. On the other hand, in the P-table 2, since 100 game balls are hit in the game area 27 in one minute by operating the hit operation handle 25, the hit time firing interval is 0.6 seconds. As a result, a plurality of signals are transmitted and received during one shot of the ball.

  The signal related to the gaming machine information communicates at the asynchronous serial communication port common to the signal related to the counting. Therefore, when trying to transmit a signal related to counting at the timing of transmitting a signal related to gaming machine information, the signals are congested in a common asynchronous serial communication port, a data collision occurs, and communication is properly performed. It may not be possible. Therefore, when the signal relating to the gaming machine information is transmitted to the CU 3 in each of the prescribed periods A, the P base 2 transmits the signal relating to the gaming machine information in order to optimize the information transmission. At a timing corresponding to a prescribed period B (for example, 50 ms) shorter than A, the signal related to the counting is communicated with CU3.

  In FIG. 7, after the hall con signal and the fraud monitoring signal are transmitted to CU 3 as the signals related to the gaming machine information, immediately before the timing (after the prescribed period A elapses) next to the transmission of the signals related to the gaming machine information. The number of counting balls and the counting serial number are transmitted to CU3 as a signal related to counting at a timing within a prescribed period B after the transmission of the gaming machine information. When the player operates the count button 28 before transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information, the transmission of the signal related to counting is the timing to transmit the signal related to the gaming machine information after the operation. Waiting for a predetermined period B from the timing.

  The transmission of the signal related to the counting is not limited to the case where it is performed within the specified period B from the timing of transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information, as long as it does not cause congestion with the signal related to the gaming machine information. It may be from the end of period B to the timing at which the signal related to the next gaming machine information is transmitted.

  With regard to the signal relating to the lending, when the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319, the signals of the number of lending balls and the lending serial number are transmitted from the CU 3 to the P platform 2. The signal relating to the lending is also communicated at the asynchronous serial communication port common to the signal relating to the gaming machine information. Therefore, when a signal relating to lending is sent from the CU 3 at the timing of transmitting a signal relating to gaming machine information, the signals are congested in the common asynchronous serial communication port, and a data collision occurs, causing communication. It may not be done correctly.

  Therefore, CU3 transmits the signal related to the gaming machine information on the condition that the signal related to the counting is not received when the P unit 2 transmits the signal related to the gaming machine information to the CU 3 every specified period A. The communication of the signal relating to the lending is performed with the P unit 2 at a timing corresponding to a defined period C (for example, 100 ms) different from the defined period A and the defined period B after the transmission of That is, in the P unit 2, at the timing after the specified period C has elapsed since the signal related to the gaming machine information has been transmitted, the signals of the number of borrowed balls and the lending serial number are received from CU3. Upon receiving the signals of the lending rate and the lending serial number from CU 3, P unit 2 transmits a signal of the acceptance result of the lending rate and the lending sequence number to CU 3. When the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 before transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information, the transmission of the signals of the lending ball number and the lending serial number is performed after the operation It waits for the timing which receives the signal which concerns on the game machine information from P stand 2, and is performed after the regulation period C progress from the said timing.

  The transmission of the signal relating to the lending is not limited to the case where it is carried out after the specified period C has elapsed from the timing of transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information, as long as congestion with the signal relating to the gaming machine information does not occur It may be from the reception of the signal related to the machine information to the timing within the defined period C after the defined period B has elapsed. In addition, about prescription period AC, a different value can be suitably set so that the communication timing of various information may shift.

<Transmission mode between the card unit side and the pachinko gaming machine side>
Next, FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the main ones of various data stored in each of the CU 3 side and the P base 2 side and the transmission / reception mode thereof. With reference to FIG. 8, main ones of various data stored in each of the CU 3 side and the P base 2 side and the transmission / reception mode thereof will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the variation of the number of gaming balls is calculated on the side of P platform 2 to store and manage the current latest number of gaming balls. Although the current game ball number is calculated and stored on the CU 3 side as well, the game ball number is based on the information transmitted from the P platform 2 side. On the other hand, the CU3 side manages and stores the balls (number of balls having a card), the number of balls, and the prepaid balance (remaining amount).

  FIG. 8 shows storage data of the RAM provided in the CU control unit 323 on the CU 3 side and storage data of the RAM mounted on the frame control board 17 on the P base 2 side. First, when the power is turned on with the P unit 2 and CU 3 installed in the game arcade for the first time in the electrically connected state, the frame control board 17 on the P unit 2 side is connected to the main control board 16 from the main control board 16 The ID (main control chip ID) is sent, and the main chip ID is sent to the CU 3 side, and the frame chip ID (frame control chip ID) stored in the frame control board 17 itself is sent to the CU 3 side .

  The CU 3 stores the transmitted main chip ID and frame chip ID. In this state, the information of the main chip ID and the frame chip ID is stored in the CU 3 side and the P base 2 side. When the power is turned on thereafter, the two pieces of information, that is, the main chip ID and the frame chip ID, are transmitted from the P base 2 side to the CU 3 side.

  On the CU 3 side, the transmitted data and the already stored data are collated to determine whether the same P-unit 2 as in the previous time is connected. On the other hand, P unit 2 transmits information such as information on main chip ID and frame chip ID which are installation information after power on to CU3 and then transmits gaming machine information to the outside including CU3 at predetermined intervals. Is possible. In the P-unit 2, since the gaming machine information can be output without undergoing the authentication process, the processing load can be reduced.

  The CU3 and the P2 both add a "serial number" to the message and transmit. Moreover, both CU3 and P stand 2 memorize | store the "serial number" received from the other party. There are three types of "serial numbers": "game ball serial number", "count serial number" and "lending serial number". "Serial number" indicates the sequence number of the message. The “serial number” is transmitted by counting up (+1) the serial number received at the time of transmission with the initial value “1” by the transmitting side (primary station side). However, at the time of retransmission, "serial number" is not counted up. The receiving side (secondary station side) transmits the received serial number as it is. In addition, when the continuity of a serial number is not materialized, it becomes a non-response. The “playing ball number serial number” is a serial number used when the P unit 2 notifies the CU 3 of the number of playing balls. The “counting serial number” is a serial number used when the P unit 2 requests the CU 3 to count the gaming balls. The “Lending serial number” is a serial number used when the CU 3 requests the P 2 to borrow a game ball.

  The latest gaming machine performance information, hall control information and fraud monitoring information are transmitted from the P base 2 side to the CU 3 side. The latest gaming machine performance information, hall control information and fraud monitoring information are stored in the RAM of the frame control section 171 (see FIG. 4) on the side of the P unit 2. Specifically, the information of the counting ball number counter is included. In addition, the game ball number transmits the count value of the game ball number counter from CU2 side to CU3 side as fraud monitoring information. However, instead of this, or in addition to the gaming ball number counter, the number of gaming balls may be included in the latest gaming machine performance information.

  The information of these counters is collectively transmitted to the CU 3 as a signal related to the gaming machine information. In CU3, a change in the number of gaming balls is grasped from the latest gaming machine performance information and hall control information transmitted from P unit 2. In CU3, for example, the number of gaming balls is added based on “the number of winning balls × the number of winnings” included in the hall con information, and the number of gaming balls is subtracted based on the “number of launching balls”. Furthermore, the counting ball number counter is a counter that counts the number of counting balls. The counting ball is "the number of balls converted from gaming balls to balls by counting operation". Here, the "prize ball" is a ball that is paid out by the ball winning to the winning opening, and is a safe ball. The “launch ball” is a ball fired by the gaming machine, and when there is a back ball, the number of balls after subtracting the back ball is the number of fired balls.

  The frame control unit 171 counts the number of gaming balls as the number of counting balls by pressing the counting button 28, and transmits the value of the counting number counter (the number of counting balls) from the P platform 2 side to the CU3 side.

  On the P base 2 side, every time the value of the counting ball number counter is transmitted to the CU 3 side, the count value is stored (rewritten) as backup data in the previous gaming machine information storage area (RAM etc. of the frame control unit 171). After that, the value of the counting ball number counter is cleared to 0 (except for the gaming ball number counter). In the present embodiment, "clear" has the same meaning as "initialization".

  As a result, data of the number of counting balls transmitted to the CU 3 side immediately before is stored as backup data in the storage area of the previous gaming machine information (the gaming machine information transmitted immediately before). This backup data is not only the value of each counter at the time of the next transmission but also the value of each previous counter which was not transmitted when the data of counting sphere number is not transmitted from the P base 2 side to the CU 3 side Also to be able to transmit. The number of gaming balls transmitted immediately before may be added to the previous gaming machine information and stored.

  Further, the frame control board 17 updates the value of the gaming ball number counter according to the occurrence of winnings, the firing of balls, and the occurrence of counting balls (conversion from gaming balls to balls), and the updated game The value of the ball number counter is transmitted to the CU 3 as the game ball number.

  On the CU 3 side, the number of game balls, the number of balls possessed of cards (also simply referred to as the number of balls possessed), the number of balls held, the remaining amount, and the number of balls possessed upon card insertion are stored in the accumulated data storage area in the RAM. The number of balls possessed by the card is the number of balls obtained by subtracting the number of balls borrowed (the number of balls converted from the number of card possessed balls to the number of game balls) from the number of balls possessed at the time of card insertion. That is, the number of balls possessed by the card is the number of balls possessed by the player at the present time.

  The card holding number is added based on the value of the counting ball number counter transmitted from the P-unit 2 and is subtracted from the gaming number and updated. As described above, the CU 3 can manage the latest information by updating the number of gaming balls and the number of cards having balls according to the latest gaming machine information transmitted one by one from the P-base 2.

  As illustrated, the CU 3 has an area for storing the number of game balls, and also receives the count value (also referred to as the number of game balls or total number of game balls) of the game ball counter from the P platform 2 side. . The CU 3 updates the area storing the number of game balls in the following procedure. That is, CU 3 grasps the change in the number of gaming balls from the latest gaming machine performance information and hall con information transmitted from the P-base 2 side, and based on the value of the counting ball number counter and the value of the number of borrowed balls. The game ball number stored is updated, and it is determined whether the count value of the game ball number counter transmitted from the P platform 2 side matches the game ball number after update. If they match, the game is allowed to continue, but if they do not match, control is made to shift to an error state.

  As a result, for example, the error notification lamp or the indicator 312 performs error notification, or an error notification signal indicating that an error has occurred is transmitted to the hall management computer or the hall server (in this case, the hall management computer Or an error notification may be given by the hall server). As a result, a predetermined notification is provided to promote an artificial response by the clerk.

  It should be noted that, instead of shifting to the error state and stopping the game, the number of gaming balls stored on the CU 3 side may be replaced with the count value of the gaming ball number counter transmitted from the P base 2 side. Good. Alternatively, it may be corrected to an average value of the number of gaming balls managed on the CU 3 side and the number of gaming balls stored on the P base 2 side.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of gaming balls is also stored on the CU 3 side, but it is determined whether or not the number of gaming balls is consistent with the number of gaming balls managed and stored on the P base 2 side. Can be performed (CU3 side function). Therefore, even if a situation occurs in which the number of gaming balls stored on the side of P 2 does not match the number of gaming balls stored on the side of CU 3 due to an unfair act or other circumstances, that effect can be checked. In addition, although the determination function is provided on the CU3 side here, for example, the number of gaming balls stored on the CU3 side and the P base 2 side are stored by the hall server or hall management computer connected to the CU3. The number of playing balls may be received, and it may be determined whether or not both match.

  In addition, since the CU3 can not receive the signal relating to the counting, the number of gaming balls stored on the CU3 side does not match the number of gaming balls managed and stored on the P base 2 side. Run. As the special processing, in order to compensate the number of gaming balls based on gaming machine information, processing of displaying history information of gaming machine information is performed, or compensation of the number of gaming balls is performed based on the history information, and error notification is performed. To

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, CU3 has a storage area for storing the number of balls possessed and the number of balls stored, a storage area for storing the prepaid balance of the accepted (inserted) card, and the balls possessed at the time of card insertion. And a storage area for storing The CU control unit 323 (see FIG. 4) stores the balls according to the input requesting use of the balls (for example, the pressing input of the replay button 319 provided on the CU 3 (when there is no balls)). Subtract a predetermined number of storage balls from the area.

  The CU control unit 323 (see FIG. 4) stores the balls in response to an input requesting use of the balls (for example, an input of pressing the replay button 319 provided on the CU 3 when the balls are present). Subtract a predetermined number of balls from the area. Furthermore, the CU control unit 323 (see FIG. 4) subtracts a predetermined value from the storage area storing the prepaid balance in accordance with an input requesting use of the prepaid balance (for example, pressing input of the ball lending button 321).

  When the player performs an operation to lend a predetermined size value from the player's possession value (for example, number of balls, number of balls, or prepaid balance), the number of balls for the withdrawal amount Is sent from the CU 3 side to the P base 2 side to add to the gaming ball number counter. On the P platform 2 side, in response to that, the game ball number counter is added and updated.

  On the other hand, in the gaming system according to the present embodiment, it is possible to receive a so-called wagon service order or the like in which the player's possession value is withdrawn and exchanged for a drink or the like. However, it is limited to receive wagon service with gaming balls, and wagon service can only be received with balls. This is an image that prohibits, in a conventional enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine in which each counter has been installed, manually grasping the ball remaining in the plate before counting and using it for the wagon service.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the operation for performing the wagon service is executed, the player is urged to perform the counting operation if the number of balls is less than the number of balls corresponding to the desired menu of the wagon service. It is done. At that time, when the player executes the counting operation, the number of counting balls based on the operation is transmitted from the P-table 2 side to the CU 3 side. On the CU 3 side, in response to that, the game ball number is subtracted, and the card ball number is added and updated.

<Modification 1 of communication between CU and P>
In FIGS. 6 and 7, an example has been described in which the signal related to lending, the signal related to counting, and the signal related to gaming machine information are communicated by the common asynchronous serial communication port. As a first modification, an example will be described in which a signal related to counting is communicated with a common asynchronous serial communication port and a signal related to gaming machine information is communicated, and a communication related to lending is performed with another asynchronous serial communication port. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a communication sequence of Modification 1 between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the timing of Modification 1 of signals transmitted and received between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine. In the sequence shown in FIG. 9, a signal related to (b) counting and a signal related to (c) gaming machine information shown in FIG. 5 are transmitted from the P unit 2 to CU3 via the common asynchronous serial communication port. Among the signals relating to (a) lending shown in FIG. 1 to No. Signal No. 2 is transmitted from CU 3 to P base 2 at another asynchronous serial communication port, and (a) No. 3-No. Signal No. 4 is transmitted from P 2 to CU 3 at another asynchronous serial communication port.

  Among the signals transmitted from P unit 2 to CU 3, the signal related to (c) gaming machine information is transmitted every specified period A as shown in FIG. 10. That is, the period from the transmission of a signal from P unit 2 to CU 3 to the transmission of the next signal is controlled to a prescribed period A (for example, 300 ms = 0.3 seconds).

  The signal related to the gaming machine information communicates at the asynchronous serial communication port common to the signal related to the counting. Therefore, when trying to transmit a signal related to counting at the timing of transmitting a signal related to gaming machine information, the signals are congested in a common asynchronous serial communication port, a data collision occurs, and communication is properly performed. It may not be possible. Therefore, when the signal relating to the gaming machine information is transmitted to the CU 3 in each of the prescribed periods A, the P base 2 transmits the signal relating to the gaming machine information and then the prescribed period B shorter than the prescribed period A (for example, , And at timing corresponding to 50 ms, communication is performed with the CU 3 on a signal related to counting.

  In FIG. 10, after transmitting the hall con signal and the fraud monitoring signal to CU 3 as signals related to the gaming machine information, immediately before the timing of transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information next (after lapse of the prescribed period A). The number of counting balls and the counting serial number are transmitted to CU3 as a signal related to counting at a timing within a prescribed period B after the transmission of the gaming machine information. When the player operates the count button 28 before transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information, the transmission of the signal related to counting is the timing to transmit the signal related to the gaming machine information after the operation. Waiting for a predetermined period B from the timing. Here, even if the player does not operate the counting button 28, a signal relating to counting (for example, a signal including information where the number of counting balls is 0 (zero)) is transmitted and received between the CU 3 and the P platform 2. May be

  The transmission of the signal related to the counting is not limited to the case where it is performed within the specified period B from the timing of transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information, as long as it does not cause congestion with the signal related to the gaming machine information. It may be from the end of period B to the timing at which the signal related to the next gaming machine information is transmitted.

  With regard to the signal relating to the lending, when the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319, the signals of the number of lending balls and the lending serial number are transmitted from the CU 3 to the P platform 2. The signal relating to the lending is communicated at the asynchronous serial communication port different from the signal relating to the gaming machine information.

  CU3 transmits a signal relating to gaming machine information on the condition that a signal relating to counting is not received when P unit 2 transmits a signal relating to gaming machine information to CU 3 every predetermined period A. Thereafter, at timing corresponding to a prescribed period C (for example, 100 ms) different from the prescribed period A and the prescribed period B, communication is performed between the signal relating to lending and the P unit 2. That is, in the P unit 2, at the timing after the specified period C has elapsed since the signal related to the gaming machine information has been transmitted, the signals of the number of borrowed balls and the lending serial number are received from CU3. Upon receiving the signals of the lending rate and the lending serial number from CU 3, P unit 2 transmits a signal of the acceptance result of the lending rate and the lending sequence number to CU 3. When the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 before transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information, the transmission of the signals of the lending ball number and the lending serial number is performed after the operation It waits for the timing which receives the signal which concerns on the game machine information from P stand 2, and is performed after the regulation period C progress from the said timing.

  The transmission of the signal relating to the lending is not limited to the case where it is performed after the prescribed period C has elapsed from the timing of transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information, and the prescribed period after the prescribed period B has elapsed since the signal regarding the gaming machine information has been received. It may be until the timing within C. In addition, about prescription period AC, a different value can be suitably set so that the communication timing of various information may shift.

<Modification 2 of communication between CU and P>
In FIGS. 6 and 7, an example has been described in which the signal related to lending, the signal related to counting, and the signal related to gaming machine information are communicated by the common asynchronous serial communication port. As a second modification, an example will be described in which the signal related to lending and the signal related to counting are communicated by the common asynchronous serial communication port, and the signal related to gaming machine information is communicated by the other asynchronous serial communication port. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a communication sequence of the modification 2 between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing timings of the second modification of signals transmitted and received between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine. In the sequence shown in FIG. 11, among the signals relating to (a) lending shown in FIG. 1 to No. Signal No. 2 is transmitted from the CU 3 to the P unit 2 via the common asynchronous serial communication port, and among the signals relating to lending (a) shown in FIG. 3-No. A signal of No. 4 and a signal related to (b) counting are transmitted from the P 2 to CU 3 at the common asynchronous serial communication port. A signal relating to (c) gaming machine information shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted from P unit 2 to CU3 at another asynchronous serial communication port.

  Among the signals transmitted from P unit 2 to CU 3, the signal related to (c) gaming machine information is transmitted every specified period A as shown in FIG. 12. That is, the period from the transmission of a signal from P unit 2 to CU 3 to the transmission of the next signal is controlled to a prescribed period A (for example, 300 ms = 0.2 seconds).

  Signals related to lending and signals related to counting communicate with a common asynchronous serial communication port, and signals related to gaming machine information communicate with signals related to lending and signals related to counting different from asynchronous serial communication port Do. In the P-unit 2, when the signal relating to the gaming machine information is transmitted to the CU 3 for each specified period A, the signal relating to lending and the signal relating to counting are communicated at the common asynchronous serial communication port. Therefore, the signal relating to the counting is transmitted to the CU 3 at a timing corresponding to a defined period B (for example, 50 ms) shorter than the defined period A after transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information.

  In FIG. 12, after the hall con signal and the fraud monitoring signal are transmitted to CU 3 as the signals related to the gaming machine information, immediately before the timing (after the prescribed period A elapses) next to the transmission of the signals related to the gaming machine information. The number of counting balls and the counting serial number are transmitted to CU3 as a signal related to counting at a timing within a prescribed period B after the transmission of the gaming machine information. When the player operates the count button 28 before transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information, the transmission of the signal related to counting is the timing to transmit the signal related to the gaming machine information after the operation. Waiting for a predetermined period B from the timing.

  The transmission of the signal related to the counting is not limited to the case where it is performed within the prescribed period B from the timing of transmitting the signal related to the gaming machine information, and the timing when the signal related to the next gaming machine information is transmitted after the prescribed period B elapses. It may be until.

  With regard to the signal relating to the lending, when the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319, the signals of the number of lending balls and the lending serial number are transmitted from the CU 3 to the P platform 2. When communicating the lending signal at the timing of transmitting the counting signal, the signals may be congested in the common asynchronous serial communication port, causing a data collision and the communication may not be performed correctly. is there.

  The signal relating to the lending is communicated at the asynchronous serial communication port different from the signal relating to the gaming machine information.

  Therefore, CU3 transmits the signal related to the gaming machine information on the condition that the signal related to the counting is not received when the P unit 2 transmits the signal related to the gaming machine information to the CU 3 every specified period A. The communication of the signal relating to the lending is performed with the P unit 2 at a timing corresponding to a defined period C (for example, 100 ms) different from the defined period A and the defined period B after the transmission of That is, in the P unit 2, at the timing after the specified period C has elapsed since the signal related to the gaming machine information has been transmitted, the signals of the number of borrowed balls and the lending serial number are received from CU3. Upon receiving the signals of the lending rate and the lending serial number from CU 3, P unit 2 transmits a signal of the acceptance result of the lending rate and the lending sequence number to CU 3. When the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 before transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information, the transmission of the signals of the lending ball number and the lending serial number is performed after the operation It waits for the timing which receives the signal which concerns on the game machine information from P stand 2, and is performed after the regulation period C progress from the said timing.

  The transmission of the signal relating to the lending is not limited to the case where it is performed after the specified period C elapses from the timing of transmitting the signal relating to the gaming machine information, as long as congestion with the signal relating to counting does not occur. The period from the reception of the signal relating to the above to the timing within the defined period C may be after the defined period B has elapsed. In addition, about prescription period AC, a different value can be suitably set so that the communication timing of various information may shift.

<Modification of signal related to lending sent and received between CU and P>
In the above configuration, it has been described that the signals of the number of borrowed balls and the lending serial number are received from CU3 at the timing after the specified period C has elapsed since the signal related to the gaming machine information was transmitted. In the variation described below, the CU 3 transmits a lending signal within a predetermined period from completion of reception of the counting signal. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing timings of a modification of signals relating to lending that are transmitted and received between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine.

  First, in (i) shown in FIG. 13, when a game is possible, the frame control board 17 transmits a signal relating to gaming machine information to the CU 3 in a cycle of 300 ms. In (ii), the frame control board 17 transmits a signal related to counting after 100 ms has elapsed since transmission of a signal related to gaming machine information, regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of the counting button 28 by the player. When the counting button 28 is pressed within a 300 ms cycle, the counting ball number is set to 250 and a signal related to counting is transmitted. When the counting button 28 is not operated, information of 0 (zero) is added to the number of counting balls, and a signal related to the counting is transmitted.

  In (iii), the CU 3 transmits a preparation signal relating to lending or a signal relating to lending within 150 ms (the transmission valid time of the signal relating to lending) from the completion of reception of the signal relating to counting. When the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 is pressed in a cycle of 300 ms, a signal relating to lending is transmitted with the number of lending balls set to 125. In addition, when the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 is not operated, information of 0 (zero) is put in the number of lending balls, and a signal relating to lending is transmitted.

  In (iv), when the frame control board 17 receives the signal of the number of borrowed balls and the lending serial number from CU3, it transmits the signal relating to the acceptance of the number of borrowed balls and lending of the lending serial number to CU3 within 10 ms from the reception of the signal Do. (V) After that, the same operation is repeated in a cycle of 300 ms.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 13, a signal relating to lending is transmitted and received between the CU 3 and the P-unit 2 even if the player does not operate the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319. However, if the player does not operate the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319, the signal relating to the lending may not be transmitted and received between the CU 3 and the P platform 2. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing timings of signals relating to lending transmitted and received between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine.

  First, in (i) shown in FIG. 14, when a game is possible, the frame control board 17 transmits a signal relating to gaming machine information to the CU 3 in a cycle of 300 ms. In (ii), the frame control board 17 transmits a signal related to counting after 100 ms has elapsed since transmission of a signal related to gaming machine information, regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of the counting button 28 by the player. When the counting button 28 is pressed within a 300 ms cycle, the counting ball number is set to 250 and a signal related to counting is transmitted. When the counting button 28 is not operated, information of 0 (zero) is added to the number of counting balls, and a signal related to the counting is transmitted. (Iii) Thereafter, the same operation is repeated in a cycle of 300 ms.

  In (iv), when the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 is pressed, the CU 3 transmits the signal relating to the lending by setting the number of lending balls to 125 within 150 ms after the completion of the reception of the signal relating to the counting. That is, the player operates the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 before transmitting the signal related to the counting, and after the operation, the timing of receiving the signal related to the counting from the P platform 2 is Wait and transmit the signal for lending within 150 ms (the effective transmission time of the signal for lending). On the other hand, when the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 is not pressed, the CU 3 does not transmit the lending signal even though the reception of the counting signal is completed. In (v), when the frame control board 17 receives the signal of the number of lending and the lending serial number from CU3, it transmits the signal of the acceptance of the number of lending and the lending of the lending serial number to CU3 within 10 ms from the reception of the signal. Do.

<Launch mechanism>
Next, the firing mechanism 30 will be described in more detail. 15 (a) is a front view of the firing mechanism 30, FIG. 15 (b) is a right side view of the firing mechanism 30, and FIG. 15 (c) is a back view of the firing mechanism 30. FIG. 16 is a schematic view for explaining a state in which the ball passage of the launch mechanism 30 is filled with gaming balls. FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining the launch of gaming media and the subtraction of the number of gaming balls.

  Referring to FIG. 15, the firing mechanism 30 mainly includes a firing solenoid 31 a, a wedge 42, a launch pad 43 and a valve 44. Also, a subtraction mechanism 32 is provided in the vicinity (rear side) of the launch mechanism 30. The subtraction mechanism 32 mainly includes a subtraction solenoid 32a, a subtraction mechanism inlet sensor 32b, and a subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c.

  When it becomes possible to energize the firing solenoid 31a by the firing permission signal from the main control board 16 and the respective states of the bat operating handle 25 associated with the direct operation of the player, the firing mechanism 30 can play the game ball p Launch at 26. When the firing solenoid 31a is operated, a subtraction reference signal interlocked as shown in FIG. 17 is outputted from the firing control board 31 to the frame control board 17. The subtraction reference signal serves as a reference for energizing the subtraction solenoid 32 a in the subtraction mechanism 32.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the CU 3 is connected to the game apparatus connection terminal board for game balls and the like and the emission control signal is output from the main control board 16, the emission solenoid 31a can be energized. FIG. 18 is a block diagram for explaining the processing in the launch mechanism. As shown in FIG. 18, the AND circuit 172 provided on the frame control board 17 permits the firing control board 31 to fire when the connection state of the CU 3 and the firing permission signal from the main control board 16 are input. Output a signal. When the launch permission signal is not output, energization of the launch solenoid 31a is disabled regardless of the state of the bat operating handle 25. When the main control board 16 receives a specific error signal from the frame control board 17, the main control board 16 stops the output of the emission permission signal.

  Here, the operation principle and each state of the bat operating handle 25 will be described. Although not shown, the hitting control handle 25 is constituted by a release stop button, a release stop switch, a handle lever, a touch sensor, a handle volume, a ring, and the like. When the player operates the hitting operation handle 25, it is possible to change the activation and stop of the emission solenoid 31a and the emission intensity. Further, when the release stop button is operated, the game balls can be released one by one.

  When the player touches the ring of the hitting operation handle 25, the touch sensor connected to the ring outputs a detection signal to the emission control board 31 as shown in FIG. When the emission control board 31 detects this signal, the emission solenoid 31a can be energized on the condition that the emission permission signal is output. When the player does not touch the ring of the hitting operation handle 25 directly, energization of the firing solenoid 31a is disabled regardless of the state of the hitting operation handle 25 by the player. When the player does not press the release stop button and the release stop switch is in the open state, the discharge solenoid 31a can be energized.

  When the player turns the handle lever of the hitting operation handle 25, the detection voltage of the handle volume changes, and the strength of the current supplied to the launch solenoid 31a can be changed according to the turned angle. In FIG. 18, in the operation condition determination unit 31b, the operation permission signal is output to the pulse / clock generation unit 31c based on the emission permission signal, the detection signal of the touch sensor, the rotation detection signal from the steering wheel volume, and the like. The pulse and clock generation unit 31c generates various pulses and clocks of the emission control board 31 based on the operation permission signal from the operation condition determination unit 31b. By generating various pulses and clocks in the pulse clock generation unit 31c, the constant current control unit 31d generates a firing solenoid based on the detection value from the steering wheel rotation value detection unit 31e according to the turning angle of the steering wheel volume. It controls the current flow to 31a. As a result, the flight distance of the game ball p changes, and the player can fire the game ball p at any position on the game board 26.

  When the steering wheel lever is in the home position state and the detected voltage becomes lower than the set voltage, the firing solenoid 31a can not be energized regardless of the state of the steering wheel. In the steering wheel rotation value comparison unit 31f illustrated in FIG. 18, when the detection voltage is less than or equal to the set voltage, the rotation detection signal is not output to the operation condition determination unit 31b.

  When the firing solenoid 31a is driven, the stick 42 operates in the direction of the game ball p, and shoots the game ball p stopped on the launch pad 43. The fired game ball p passes through the valve 44 and is fired onto the game board 26. The valve 44 returns to the home position after the game ball p passes. Therefore, the valve 44 prevents the fired game ball p from returning to the launch pad 43.

  When the firing solenoid 31a operates, a subtraction reference signal interlocked as shown in FIG. 17 is output from the firing control board 31 to the frame control board 17. In the frame control board 17, the CPU of the frame control unit 171 processes the subtraction reference signal by the game ball number management program in the user program area (use area). The subtraction solenoid control unit 32 d controls the subtraction solenoid 32 a of the subtraction mechanism 32 according to the game ball number management program. The subtraction mechanism 32 converts the game ball p recorded by the electromagnetic method into a real ball by energizing the subtraction solenoid 32a and moving the movable piece 45 shown in FIG. It is sending out to 30. When the gaming ball p passes the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b, the number of gaming balls is subtracted and displayed on the gaming ball number display 29.

  Next, the operation of the subtraction mechanism 32 will be described in detail. First, when there is a game ball p in the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b, there is no game ball p in the subtraction mechanism exit sensor 32c, and the number of game balls, the subtraction mechanism 32 subtracts 16 ms after the subtraction reference signal is output. The solenoid 32a is energized. When the subtraction solenoid 32a is energized, the movable piece 45 moves to the position shown in FIG. When the movable piece 45 moves to the position, the gaming ball p moves to the notch of the movable piece 45. When the energization of the subtraction solenoid 32a is released in a state where the gaming ball p is caught in the notch of the movable piece 45, the movable piece 45 moves to the position shown in FIG. 16 (c). When the movable piece 45 moves to the position, the gaming ball p which has been caught in the notch of the movable piece 45 is sent out to the launch pad 43 of the launch mechanism 30.

  When the subtraction solenoid 32a is energized and the gaming ball p moves to the notch of the movable piece, the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b detects the passage of one gaming ball. The detection signal of the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b is processed by the gaming ball number management program of the frame control board 17, subtracts one from the number of gaming balls, and displays the number of gaming balls on the gaming ball display 29.

  When energization of the subtraction solenoid 32a is stopped, the game ball p sent out to the launch mechanism is detected by the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c. The detection signal of the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32 c is processed by the game ball number management program of the frame control board 17.

  Next, processing in the firing mechanism and the subtraction mechanism will be described using the drawings. FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining the processing of the firing mechanism 30 and the operation of the bat operating handle 25. The state (i) shown in FIG. 19 is a state in which the CU 3 is connected and the firing permission signal from the main control board 16 changes from off to on, and the gaming ball p can be fired.

  When the player holds the hitting operation handle 25 to play a game, the player directly touches the ring of the hitting operation handle 25 and the detection signal of the touch sensor changes from off to on (see FIG. 19 (ii)).

  When the player turns the bat operating handle 25 clockwise to play a game, the detection voltage of the handle volume of the bat operating handle 25 changes from weak to strong and exceeds the set voltage (FIG. 19). Shown (iii)).

  The launch stop switch of the bat operating handle 25 is in the off state (state (iv) shown in FIG. 19). The launch mechanism 30 turns on the launch solenoid 31a 37.5 ms after the state (iv) when the states (i) to (iv) are satisfied.

  The launch mechanism 30 turns on the launch solenoid 31a for 16 ms and outputs a subtraction reference signal for 37.5 ms from the launch control board 31 with the energizing current according to the angle of the hitting operation handle 25 (FIG. 19). (V))).

  The firing mechanism 30 turns on the firing solenoid 31a for 16 ms after 37.5 ms if the conditions (i) to (iv) are satisfied 562.5 ms after the firing solenoid 31a is turned on, and the firing control is performed A subtraction reference signal is outputted from the substrate 31 for 37.5 ms (state (vi) shown in FIG. 19). As long as the conditions (i) to (iv) are satisfied, the launch mechanism 30 turns on the launch solenoid 31a in a cycle of about 600 ms.

  The firing mechanism 30 does not output the subtraction reference signal from the firing control board 31 when the conditions (i) to (iv) are not satisfied 562.5 ms after the firing solenoid 31 a is turned on. Stop the subtractor 32 without turning it on. Since there is a space for three game balls p in the ball passage from the subtraction mechanism 32 to the bowl 42, even if the ball passage is clogged in the ball passage, the subtraction mechanism 32 is stopped and only the shooting solenoid 31a is By turning on three times, it is possible to discharge the clogged game ball p. Therefore, when the subtracting mechanism 32 is stopped without satisfying the states (i) to (iv), only the firing solenoid 31a is turned on three times as shown in FIG. 19 for the purpose of preventing a ball clog. The number of times the firing solenoid 31a alone is turned on is at least three, but the number may be changed according to the length of the ball passage and the condition of the firing. After that, when the states of (i) to (iv) are satisfied, the firing mechanism 30 returns to the state of (v) shown in FIG. 19 and fires the gaming ball p. Even if the clogged ball has not been eliminated even after the firing solenoid 31a has been turned on three times, only the firing solenoid 31a is turned on every 0.6 seconds in accordance with the operation of the bat operating handle 25 by the player. It may be in the state.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining the operations of the subtraction mechanism 32 and the game ball number display 29. First, when the conditions (i) to (iv) shown in FIG. 19 are satisfied and the emission solenoid 31a of the emission mechanism 30 is turned on, a subtraction reference signal is output for 37.5 ms from the emission control board 31 (FIG. 20). Shown in (i)).

  The subtraction mechanism 32 turns on the subtraction solenoid 32a for 75 ms on condition that the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c is turned off 16 ms after the subtraction reference signal is turned on (shown in FIG. 20). State of (ii)).

  The subtraction mechanism 32 drives the movable piece 45 shown in FIG. 16 by moving the subtraction solenoid 32a to the on state, and moves the gaming ball p held in front of the movable piece 45. By moving the game ball p, the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b is turned on (state of (iii) shown in FIG. 20). When the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b is turned on and the gaming ball p is detected, the gaming number display 29 subtracts one from the display of the X number of gaming balls and changes it to the display of the X-1 gaming balls .

  In the subtraction mechanism 32, when the subtraction solenoid 32a is turned off, the gaming ball p moves to the position of the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c, and the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c is turned on (iv shown in FIG. 20 (iv). As long as the launch mechanism 30 satisfies the states (i) to (iv) shown in FIG. 19, the launch solenoid 31a is turned on at a cycle of about 600 ms thereafter, and the game ball number subtraction process is repeated. .

  Next, FIG. 21 is a timing chart for explaining an operation when a clogged ball is detected by the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c. First, the frame control board 17 determines that the ball is clogged when the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c is turned on 16 ms after the subtraction reference signal is turned on (FIG. 21). Shown (i)). In this case, the frame control board 17 does not turn on the subtraction solenoid 32a.

  When the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c is turned off, the frame control board 17 determines that the ball clogging has been eliminated, turns on the firing solenoid 31a twice, and restores the normal state (FIG. 21). Shown in (ii)).

  The P platform 2 has a launch mechanism 30 for launching the gaming ball p, a subtraction mechanism 32 (in particular, a subtraction solenoid 32a, a movable piece 45, etc.) for transporting the gaming ball p to the launch mechanism 30, and the gaming ball p in the launch mechanism 30. A launch control board 31 that generates a subtraction reference signal corresponding to the launch operation of the game, manages the number of gaming balls (playing points), and causes the subtraction mechanism 32 to execute the conveyance operation of the gaming ball p based on the subtraction reference signal And a frame control board 17 for subtracting the number of game balls based on the subtraction reference signal. Thereby, it is possible to realize the subtraction processing of the number of game balls that is appropriate for the launch operation of the launch mechanism 30.

  Conventionally, a firing detection signal indicating that the gaming ball has been fired is input from the firing unit to the frame control board, and the frame control board that receives the firing detection signal subtracts the ball for detecting one shot ball. The number and the number of playing balls have been incremented by 1 and the number of playing balls has been decremented by 1 and updated. That is, subtraction of the number of gaming balls by firing of the gaming balls and conveyance of the gaming balls are individually performed. Therefore, when a defect related to the transfer of gaming balls occurs, such as detection of a foul ball by a foul ball detection switch, the frame control board needs to perform processing for adding back the number of gaming balls once subtracted.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, a subtraction reference signal corresponding to the firing operation of the game ball p in the launch mechanism 30 is generated, and the subtraction mechanism 32 performs the conveyance operation of the game ball p based on the subtraction reference signal. As a result, since the number of game balls is subtracted, the number of game balls is not reduced even if a defect related to the transfer of the game balls occurs. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately subtract the number of game balls in response to the launch of the game balls p in the launch mechanism 30. Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the far ball detection switch itself for detecting the far ball is not necessary, and the process related to the detection of the far ball can be omitted.

  The frame control board 17 executes the subtraction process of the managed gaming points based on the reception of the subtraction reference signal from the launch control board 31. Specifically, based on the reception of the subtraction reference signal, the frame control board 17 subtracts one from the number of gaming balls of X and displays the number of gaming balls of X-1 on the gaming ball number display 29. . Thereby, the frame control board 17 can realize the subtraction processing of the number of game balls appropriate for the launch operation of the launch mechanism 30.

  The frame control board 17 causes the subtracting mechanism 32 to carry the gaming ball p based on the reception of the subtraction reference signal from the launch control board 31. Specifically, the frame control board 17 controls the subtraction solenoid 32a based on the reception of the subtraction reference signal to drive the movable piece 45 to transport the gaming ball p. Thereby, the frame control board 17 can realize conveyance of the appropriate game balls p in response to the launch operation of the launch mechanism 30.

  After the frame control board 17 receives the subtraction reference signal from the launch control board 31, the frame control board 17 executes the subtraction process of the managed gaming points based on the detection of the game ball p by the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b. . Specifically, based on the reception of the subtraction reference signal, the frame control board 17 conveys the gaming ball p, and when the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor 32b is turned on to detect the gaming ball p, X pieces of gaming are performed. One is subtracted from the number of balls to display the number of game balls of X-1 on the number-of-games ball indicator 29. Thereby, the frame control board 17 can realize the subtraction process of the number of game balls appropriately corresponding to the firing operation of the launching mechanism 30 and the operation of the transport mechanism (for example, the movable piece 45).

  The frame control board 17 can determine the transport error of the gaming ball p based on the detection state of the subtraction mechanism exit sensor 32c within a predetermined period after receiving the subtraction reference signal from the emission control board 31. Specifically, the frame control board 17 determines that clogging of the ball occurs when the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c is in the on state 16 ms after the subtraction reference signal is in the on state. As a result, it is possible to detect a malfunction in the operation of the subtraction mechanism 32 including the subtraction solenoid 32a and the movable piece 45 and the like.

  The main control board 16 executes the firing stop process based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the frame control board 17 for notifying that the special event has occurred. Specifically, when the main control board 16 receives a specific error signal (a predetermined signal for notifying that a special event has occurred) from the frame control board 17, the main control board 16 stops the output of the emission permission signal. Thus, the firing operation can be stopped in response to the occurrence of the special event detected by the frame control board 17.

<Notification processing of abnormality that occurred in card unit and pachinko gaming machine>
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for describing notification processing when an abnormality is detected. Referring to FIG. 22, when an abnormality occurs in CU control unit 323, communication control IC 325, frame control unit 171, or main control board 16, notification is performed in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. In the case of abnormality here, the CU control unit 323, the communication control IC 325, the frame control unit 171, or the main control board 16 may be replaced with another one illegally manufactured, or malfunction or failure due to noise or the like. It includes various error states such as when it is broken or when it is offline due to disconnection or the like. The device history management server 800 shown in FIG. 22 manages ID information and the like written to the P-unit 2 by the manufacturer of the P-unit 2 or a chip providing manufacturer, and ID information and the like to be written to the CU 3 by the equipment manufacturer. To do.

  First, when an abnormality occurs by the communication control IC 325 of CU3, the CU control unit 323 detects the abnormality. When the CU control unit 323 detects an abnormality in the communication control IC 325, the CU control unit 323 notifies the hole server 801 to that effect, and transmits an abnormality notification command to the display control unit 350 of the CU3. The CU control unit 323 causes the display control unit 350 to perform control to display that an abnormality has occurred on the display unit 312, and turns on or blinks an abnormality notification lamp (not shown) to perform abnormality notification. Furthermore, the CU control unit 323 transmits a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred from the external communication unit to the hall management computer.

  When an abnormality occurs in the CU control unit 323 of the CU 3, the CU control unit 323 detects the occurrence of an abnormality and notifies the hole server 801 of a signal (an abnormality notification signal) indicating that effect. When the frame control unit 171 detects an abnormality of the frame control unit 171, the CU control unit 323 is notified of that via the communication control IC 325, and the CU control unit 323 notifies the hall server 801 of that effect. The communication control IC 325 is connected to the frame control unit 171 by parallel signals via a PIF circuit which is a parallel interface circuit.

  When an abnormality occurs in the main control board 16, the frame control unit 171 detects the occurrence of the abnormality, notifies a signal indicating that to the CU control unit 323, and the CU control unit 323 notifies the hall server 801 of that effect. . Of course, when an abnormality occurs in the main control board 16, the main control board 16 detects the occurrence of the abnormality and notifies the CU control unit 323 of that effect to the CU control unit 323, and the CU control unit 323 notifies that to the hall server 801. It may be notified.

  The gaming machine management server 802 shown in FIG. 22 is provided, for example, in an organization that manages gaming machines operated by a group to which a plurality of gaming machine makers are affiliated, and gaming machines installed in the gaming arcade differ from design values It is a server that manages the gaming machine by checking whether it is in an abnormal state. The gaming machine management server 802 may be provided in another organization. The gaming machine management server 802 can communicate with the hall server 801, the CU 3 and the P unit 2.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine management server 802 designs the gaming machine for determining the model name of the gaming machine and the abnormality of the gaming machine by associating the gaming machine such as the main chip ID with information identifying the gaming machines respectively. Remember the value.

<Operation after P error and fraud detection>
Next, the operation after the error and fraud detection of P platform 2 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the types of error and fraud detection that can be notified. In FIG. 23, 26 types of errors are described, and “error code”, “error name”, “error and fraud detection content”, and “operation after error and fraud detection” of each error are described. There is.

  For example, for the error of number 3, "error code" is "F06", "error name" is "communication error in managed gaming machine", "error detection content" is "communication between managed gaming machine gaming board and managed gaming machine slot" "No response or no connection detected", "Operation after error and fraud detection" detects abnormality in the gaming machine frame 5, voice output of the gaming ball number indicator 29 on the gaming machine frame 5 side and the gaming board 26 side (1st voice output means), it notifies by LCD production and lighting, and outputs error information to hall computer.

  Here, when notifying with the gaming machine frame 5, in addition to displaying “error code” on a display device (for example, the variable display device 278 or the like) such as the gaming ball number indicator 29 and notifying, An “error code” may be displayed on the provided 7-segment LED display to perform notification. Further, instead of displaying the "error code", the game may be stopped to notify an error, or the error information may be output to the outside.

  Also, for example, the error No. 23 does not start up even if the specified period of time for the main control board has passed since the "error code" is "F97", the "error name" is "main control board start abnormality", and the "error detection content" "The operation after error and fraud detection" detects abnormality with the game board 26, and voice notification on the game board 26 side, LCD effect, and notification are given by the electric decoration, and the stop of emission is stopped, and the hall Output error information to the computer.

  The notification means may perform an error notification by outputting voice or lighting an illumination on the game board depending on the type of error. Further, the notification means may notify an error by outputting an error information or an incorrect information output to the hall controller depending on the type of the error.

  Next, the plurality of errors shown in FIG. 23 will be described in more detail. FIG. 24 is a block diagram for explaining an error and fraud detection which occurs in the gaming machine slot 5 and the gaming board 26. As shown in FIG. First, in the gaming machine frame 5, when detecting no communication response between the dedicated unit (CU3) and the management gaming machine frame (gaming machine frame 5), the frame control board 17 gives a dedicated unit communication non-response (error code = F05). Error notification). Specifically, the frame control board 17 displays an error code on the gaming ball number display 29 when detecting an error of non-response of the dedicated unit communication, and the counting process does not function even if the counting button 28 is operated. The counting is stopped, and a dedicated unit communication non-response signal is output to the main control board 16 as shown in FIG. The main control board 16 detects a dedicated unit communication non-response signal transmitted from the frame control board 17 by the port signal detection 16b of the user program 16a, and outputs an audio output controlled by the effect control board 15 (for example, a game board speaker 270B), an LCD effect, and a notification of the error. Further, the main control board 16 transmits a firing stop signal (for example, an off signal of the firing permission signal, etc.) to the firing control board 31 to stop the launching function of the gaming ball. The frame control board 17 outputs error information to the hall controller, and in CU 3, the operation of the ball lending button 321 or the replay button 319 is invalidated.

  Next, in the gaming machine frame 5, when the subtractive mechanism inlet sensor 32 b detects a ball jam or when a failure of the subtractive mechanism inlet sensor 32 b is detected, the frame control board 17 has a subtractive mechanism inlet sensor abnormality (error code Perform error notification of = F14). Specifically, the frame control board 17 displays an error code on the gaming ball number display 29 when an error of the subtraction mechanism entrance sensor abnormality is detected, and subtraction is performed on the main control board 16 as shown in FIG. Outputs a mechanism entrance sensor abnormality signal. The main control board 16 detects a subtractive mechanism entrance sensor abnormality signal transmitted from the frame control board 17 by the port signal detection 16b of the user program 16a, and outputs an audio output controlled by the effect control board 15 (for example, a game board speaker 270B), an LCD effect, and a notification of the error. Further, the main control board 16 transmits a firing stop signal (for example, an off signal of the firing permission signal, etc.) to the firing control board 31 to stop the launching function of the gaming ball. The frame control board 17 outputs error information to the hall controller.

  Next, in the gaming machine frame 5, when the number of game balls exceeds 40000 balls, the frame control board 17 performs error notification of the game ball number excess (error code = F23). Specifically, the frame control board 17 displays an error code on the gaming ball number display 29 when an error of game ball number over is detected, and the gaming ball to the main control board 16 as shown in FIG. Output a number over signal. The main control board 16 detects the game ball number over signal transmitted from the frame control board 17 by the port signal detection 16b of the user program 16a, and outputs a voice controlled by the effect control board 15 (for example, the game board side speaker 270B ), The LCD effect, notification of the error by lighting. The frame control board 17 outputs error information to the hall controller.

  Next, when detecting no communication or no connection between the management gaming machine gaming board and the management gaming machine slot in the gaming board 26, the main control board 16 causes an error in the communication error in the management gaming machine (error code = F06). Make a notification. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, when the main control board 16 detects the error by the management in-game communication error detection 16c, the main control board 16 outputs a voice (for example, the game board side speaker 270B) controlled by the effect control board 15. An LCD effect and notification of the error are given by lighting. Further, the main control board 16 transmits a firing stop signal (for example, an off signal of the firing permission signal, etc.) to the firing control board 31 to stop the launching function of the gaming ball. In the frame control board 17 as well, an error code is displayed on the gaming ball number display 29 and error information is output to the hall controller.

  Here, since the gaming machine frame 5 and the gaming board 26 perform serial communication, the error and fraud detection detected on the main control board 16 side are notified to the frame control board 17 via the serial communication. . Therefore, the frame control board 17 can grasp an error and a fraud detection detected on the main control board 16 side. For example, when the main control board 16 side detects a communication abnormality in a managed gaming machine (error code = F06) and the frame control board 17 side detects a game ball circulation device abnormality (error code = F17), the frame control board 17 The error detection on the side of the main control board 16 can be grasped through serial communication. The main control board 16 notifies the frame control board 17 of the error information with the information of "game machine error state" included in the command of notification of gaming machine information shown in FIG. 30 described later. In the “game machine error state”, information on the error code is in Bit 0 to Bit 5 and information on whether the error is detected in Bit 6 is either the frame control board 17 (“0”) or the main control board 16 (“1”) Information on the output destination of the error information is included in Bit 7 respectively. When Bit 7 of the “gaming machine error state” is “0”, only the error notification (reporting) is performed on the frame control board 17 side. In addition, when Bit 7 of “game machine error state” is “1”, in addition to error notification (alarm notification) on the frame control board 17 side, output of error information to the hall controller (HC output) is performed. That is, when error information is notified from the main control board 16 to the frame control board 17, the frame control board 17 includes the error information in the signal (for example, hall control signal) related to the gaming machine information shown in FIG. And send to CU3. The CU 3 outputs the error information included in the signal related to the gaming machine information to the hall controller via the external output terminal 340.

  Therefore, in the frame control board 17, an error notification of communication error in the management gaming machine performed by voice output on the main control board 16 side (for example, the game board side speaker 270B) and voice output on the frame control board 17 side (game machine frame The priority of the error is determined so as to limit the error notification of the game ball circulation device abnormality so that the error notification of the game ball circulation device abnormality performed by the side speaker 270A does not overlap. That is, in the frame control board 17, the error notification from the gaming board speaker 270B has a higher priority, and while the error notification is performed, the error notification from the gaming machine frame speaker 270A is limited.

  The frame control board 17 can detect the occurrence of an error (specific event) different from the error (predetermined event) on the main control board 16 side, and an error notification (predetermined notification) can be detected by voice output on the main control substrate 16 side (1) When an error (specific event) is detected by the frame control board 17 when not being performed by the voice output means), an error notification (specific notification) based on the detection of an error (specific event) The sound output means (voice output means), when the error notification (predetermined notification) is performed by the audio output on the main control board 16, the error notification (specific notification) is an audio output on the frame control board 17 side Not done at. For example, when a game ball circulation device abnormality (error code = F17) is detected on the frame control board 17 side, when an error is not notified on the main control board 16 side, notification of the game ball circulation device abnormality is performed. When the notification of the error is performed on the main control board 16 side, the notification of the game ball circulation device abnormality is not performed. As described above, even when the game board 26 of one manufacturer is mounted on the gaming machine frame 5 by setting the priority of the error to be notified, the game board 26 of another maker is mounted on the game machine frame 5 Even when it is time, it is possible to perform a unified error notification.

  Further, the frame control board 17 can detect the occurrence of a special event different from the specific event, and when detecting the occurrence of the special event, transmits information on the detection of the special event to the main control board 16. For example, unlike an error in which notification is performed only on the frame control board 17 side, such as game ball circulation device abnormality (error code = F17), in the game ball number over (error code = F23) informing on the main control board 16 side. When the frame control board 17 detects an error (special event), the frame control board 17 transmits information related to the detection of the error (special event) to the main control board 16. Specifically, the frame control board 17 transmits information related to the detection of the error to the main control board 16 via serial communication. The main control board 16 is controlled by the effect control board 15 based on the reception of the information related to the detection of the error (special event) (for example, the game board side speaker 270B), the LCD effect, the electric decoration Report an error. By doing so, the occurrence of an error (special event) detected by the frame control board 17 can be appropriately notified.

  When the front decoration release is detected in the game board 26 (the on state of the front decoration release switch 12 is detected), the main control board 16 performs error notification of the front decoration release (error code = F64). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, when the main control board 16 detects the error by the front decoration open switch open detection 16d, the main control board 16 outputs a sound (for example, the game board side speaker 270B) controlled by the effect control board 15. An LCD effect and notification of the error are given by lighting. Further, the main control board 16 transmits a firing stop signal (for example, an off signal of the firing permission signal, etc.) to the firing control board 31 to stop the launching function of the gaming ball. In the frame control board 17 as well, an error code is displayed on the gaming ball number display 29 and illegal information is output to the hall controller.

  When it is detected in the game board 26 that the back mechanism opening is detected (the on state of the back mechanism opening switch 13 is detected), the main control board 16 performs error notification of the back mechanism opening (error code = F65). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, when the main control board 16 detects the error by the back mechanism opening switch open detection 16e, the main control board 16 outputs a voice controlled by the effect control board 15 (for example, the game board side speaker 270B) , LCD effect, and the notification of the error by lighting. In the frame control board 17 as well, an error code is displayed on the gaming ball number display 29 and illegal information is output to the hall controller.

  Here, the back mechanism opening switch 13 is connected to the backup power supply substrate 174, and can detect opening even at night when the power is off. FIG. 25 is a block diagram for describing a configuration of backup power supply substrate 174. Referring to FIG. Since the backup power supply substrate 174 is connected to the power supply circuit 400, power is supplied from the power supply line DC5V-1 shown in FIG. 25 when the power is turned on. Further, the backup power supply substrate 174 has a backup power supply II (5 V) 17 c. The backup power supply II (5 V) 17c is charged with the power from the power supply line DC5V-1 via the charging circuit 174a of the power generation function when the power is turned on, and is backed up by the diode circuit 174b of the power selection function when the power is turned off. It can be switched to the power supply by the power supply substrate 174.

  The backup power supply substrate 174 also performs power backup for the configuration in which the disconnection open detection is determined based on the game board connection confirmation signal and the clear signal and the detection signal of the back mechanism opening switch 13.

  The frame control board 17 stores a program (communication process shown in FIG. 37) used for communication control with the main control board 16 in the use area (in the specific area) of the user program. The frame control board 17 has different detectable events in the process executed in the use area of the user program and the process executed outside the use area (outside the specific area). For example, since the game ball number display process (FIG. 37) is executed in the use area of the user program, an error of game ball number over (error code = F23) can be detected in the use area, and the user program Since the game ball circulation process (FIG. 37) is executed outside the use area, the error of the game ball circulation system abnormality (error code = F17) can be detected outside the use area. Therefore, an error (event) detected by the process executed in the use area of the user program can be transmitted to the main control board 16 by executing the program (in particular, the communication process). Thereby, processing can be executed without straddling the use area and the use area of the user program.

  The main control board 16 can control the firing operation of the launching mechanism 30, and stops the launching operation of the launching mechanism 30 based on the reception of information on detection of an error (special event) from the frame control board 17. Thus, the firing operation can be stopped in response to the occurrence of an error (special event) detected by the frame control board 17.

  When the frame control board 17 detects the occurrence of an error (any one of a specific event and a special event), the game ball number is displayed regardless of the detection condition of the error (predetermined event) by the main control board 16 The information which can specify the detected error (for example, an error code etc.) may be displayed on the device 29. Thereby, the detected error can be displayed in an identifiable manner regardless of the control state of the game board 26 side.

<Communication between main control board and frame control board>
Next, communication between the main control board 16 (main control unit 161) and the frame control board 17 (frame control unit 171) provided in the P-table 2 (see FIG. 4) will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 26, a sequence to be processed between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 when the power is turned on will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a communication sequence between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17.

  Further, the communication between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 is performed by the polling method using the main control board 16 as a primary station, and the polling interval is, for example, 100 ms. The communication of power on notification and power on reception is excluded. If the main control board 16 fails to receive a response for 100 ms after transmitting the notification message, the main control board 16 retransmits the notification message. If no response can be received 10 consecutive times, the communication line is disconnected. When the frame control board 17 can not receive the next notification for 1000 ms after receiving the notification message, the frame control board 17 disconnects the communication line.

  Furthermore, the frame control board 17 transmits a response command to the main control board 16 only when normal data is received. The serial numbers used for transmission and reception are stored in the storage unit for both the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 and used for confirmation of normality of the command, power failure recovery, and communication line disconnection recovery.

  Specifically, the communication sequence will be described. First, when the power is turned on, communication between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 is started while waiting for activation of the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17. For activation of the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17, for example, the maximum is 10000 ms. Communication between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 is performed in plaintext, but encrypted communication may be performed.

  First, the main control board 16 notifies the frame control board 17 of gaming machine installation information after activation. Specifically, the main control board 16 transmits a command for notification of gaming machine installation information to the frame control board 17 with the communication serial number being "1". The frame control board 17 which has received the command of the notification of the game machine installation information transmits the response of the game machine installation information response to the main control board 16 with the communication serial number being "1" without counting up.

  The main control board 16 notifies gaming machine information to the frame control board 17 in a fixed cycle (100 ms) after notifying the gaming machine installation information to the frame control board 17. Specifically, the main control board 16 transmits a command of gaming machine information notification to the frame control board 17 with the communication serial number being "2". The frame control board 17 that has received the command for notifying the gaming machine information transmits the response of the gaming machine information response to the main control board 16 with the communication serial number being "2" without counting up. Thereafter, when the main control board 16 transmits a command to the frame control board 17, the gaming machine information is notified to the frame control board 17 while counting up the communication serial number.

  Here, the relationship between the communication timing between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 and the communication timing between the frame control board 17 (P 2) and the CU 3 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a communication sequence for explaining communication timing. As shown in FIG. 27, the main control board 16 notifies the frame control board 17 of gaming machine information at a constant cycle (100 ms). On the other hand, the frame control board 17 transmits gaming machine information to the CU 3 at a cycle (200 ms) later than a fixed cycle (100 ms) of communication with the main control board 16. The frame control board 17 may transmit gaming machine information to the CU 3 in a cycle of 300 ms instead of 200 ms.

  That is, it is a communication timing in which communication between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 is performed twice while communication between the frame control board 17 and the CU 3 is performed once. When communication between the frame control board 17 and CU3 has a cycle of 300 ms, while communication between the frame control board 17 and CU3 is being performed once, communication between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 is performed. It is the communication timing to be performed. Therefore, the frame control board 17 can obtain information on the gaming machine from the main control board 16 more frequently, so that changes in the gaming machine can be grasped more accurately, and the information on the gaming machine is CU3 at appropriate intervals. Can be sent to Note that even if the communication timing between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 and the communication timing between the frame control board 17 (P 2) and the CU 3 have the same cycle of 200 ms, the timing is different from FIG. It may be.

<Command between main control board and frame control board>
Next, commands transmitted and received between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a list of commands transmitted and received between the main control board 16 and the frame control board 17.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the command transmitted from the main control board 16 to the frame control board 17 includes notification of gaming machine installation information and notification of gaming machine information. The command of the gaming machine installation information notification is a command for notifying the frame control board 17 of gaming machine installation information. The command of the gaming machine information notification is a command for notifying the frame control board 17 of gaming machine information.

  On the other hand, responses transmitted from the frame control board 17 to the main control board 16 include game machine installation information responses and game machine information responses. The response to the gaming machine installation information response is a response for responding the gaming machine installation information reception result to the main control board 16. The response of the gaming machine information response is a response for responding the gaming machine information reception result to the main control board 16.

<Notification of gaming machine installation information / gaming machine installation information response>
Next, the command of the gaming machine installation information notification and the response of the gaming machine installation information response will be described in detail. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a command of notification of gaming machine installation information and a response of a response to a gaming machine installation information. The command of the gaming machine installation information notification shown in FIG. 29 (a) is a command for the main control board 16 to notify the frame control board 17 of gaming machine installation information, and as the gaming machine installation information, It includes an ID number, a "main control CPU maker code", and a "main control CPU type code". The communication sequence number at the time of the main control board 16 transmitting a command of notification of gaming machine installation information to the frame control board 17 notifies 1. In addition, the message of the notification of the game machine installation information is always completed in one frame, and divided transmission is not performed. Furthermore, when the frame control board 17 can not receive the check sum within 20 ms after receiving the message length of the gaming machine installation information notification, the frame control board 17 cancels the received data up to that point and receives again from the message length. The same is true for the following commands and responses.

  The response of the gaming machine installation information response shown in FIG. 29 (b) is a response for the frame control board 17 to respond to the main control board 16 with the reception result of the gaming machine installation information notification. Includes the “Result of receipt”. The frame control board 17 responds as it is with the communication serial number received in the gaming machine installation information notification. However, when the frame control board 17 receives a communication sequence number other than 1, it does not respond.

<Notification of gaming machine information>
Next, the command of the gaming machine information notification will be described in detail. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a command of notification of gaming machine information. The command for the notification of gaming machine information is a command for the main control board 16 to notify the frame control board 17 of gaming machine information (hallcon information, fraud monitoring information, etc.), and “main control as gaming machine installation information "State", "game machine error state", "cheating detection state", and "game information" are included. The main control board 16 adds one to the communication sequence number when notifying the gaming machine information. The communication sequence number is maximized at 255, and the count after 255 is returned to 1. Also, at the time of message retransmission, the communication sequence number is not incremented (updated) by one.

  The “main control state” is information on the gaming state of the P-unit 2 and includes “main control state 1” and “main control state 2”. The "main control state 1" includes information of jackpot 1 (all jackpots), jackpot 2 (specific jackpot), and jackpot 3 (time jackpot), information of gaming machine status signals 1 to 5. The gaming machine status signals 1 to 5 are used to output a status from the external output terminal 340 of the CU 3 and correspond to “external terminal status output signals 1 to 5” output from the external output terminal of the CU 3. The "main control state 1" includes information on big hit + short time (shortened fluctuation time), during high probability, and during short time (shorted fluctuation time), and information on gaming machine state signals 6 to 9. The gaming machine status signals 6 to 9 are used to output a status from the external output terminal 340 of the CU 3 and correspond to “external terminal status output signals 6 to 9” output from the external output terminal of the CU 3.

  The "game machine error state" includes information of an error code being generated in the game machine. The "incorrectness detection state" includes information indicating that the board irregularities 1 to 6 have been detected.

  The “game information” includes information for notifying the frame control board 17 of the start hole winning, the big winning hole winning, the number of symbol determinations, etc. generated on the main control board 16. The “game information” is composed of 2 bytes in total of type information (upper 1 byte) and count information (lower 1 byte). The type information is composed of a data type and a data number, and a data number is set for each data type.

  The type information will be described in more detail. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining type information included in the game information. The type information is set for each value of the data type (Bit 4 to 7), and for example, when the value of the data type is 1, it is information of a starting opening winning combination. In addition, data numbers (Bit 0 to 3) are set for each data type. For example, if the data number is 1, the start port 1 and the like and the start port number are indicated.

  When the value of the data type is 2, it notifies that the special winning opening has been won, and when the data number is 1, it indicates the special winning opening 1 etc. and the special winning opening number. When the value of the data type is 4, the number of times of variation of the symbol is notified, and when the data number is 1, the special figure number is indicated as the special figure 1 or the like. When the value of the data type is 8, the continuous product actuation device notifies the release of the special winning opening when it is not operating, and when the data number is 1, it indicates the feature 1 etc. and the feature number. When the value of the data type is 13, it is instructed that a pulse is output from CU3, and the terminal of the external output terminal 340 of CU3 is indicated by the data number. When the value of the data type is 14, a state necessary for calculation of performance information is notified, and the data number is fixed to 1.

  As count information, different number information is set for each data type. Data type is 1 = start opening winning, 2 = big opening winning, 3 = winning opening winning, 9 = starting opening winning by combination operation, 10 = large opening winning combination by combination continuous operation, 11 = combination activation In the case of a winning opening winning, the count information is composed of the number of winning balls (upper 4 bits) and the number of winnings (lower 4 bits). For example, when winning two prizes in the starting opening 1 of three winning balls, the data type (Bit 4 to 7) is "1 = starting opening 1", the data number (Bit 0 to 3) is "1 = starting opening 1", prize The game information (0x1131) with the number of balls (Bit 4 to 7) of "3 = 3 winning balls" and the number of winnings (Bit 0 to 3) of "1 = 1 winning" is 2 data.

  When the data type is 4 = the number of symbol determinations, the count information is configured by unused (upper 4 bits) and the number of determined symbols (lower 4 bits). When the data type is 5 = big hit, 6 = small hit, the count information is configured by unused (upper 4 bits) and the number of hits (lower 4 bits). When the data type is 7 = gate passing, the count information is configured by unused (upper 4 bits) and gate passing number (lower 4 bits). In the case where the data type is 8 = the number of prizes (the number of opening of the special winning opening), the count information is configured by unused (upper 4 bits) and the number of prizes (lower 4 bits). When the data type is 12 = specific area passage, the count information is configured by unused (upper 4 bits) and the specific area passage number (lower 4 bits). When the data type is 13 = the number of pulse counts, the count information includes unused (upper 4 bits) and the number of pulse outputs (lower 4 bits).

  When the data type is 14 = performance information status notification, the count information is configured by unused (upper 4 bits) and status flag (lower 4 bits). In the status flag (Bit 0 to 3), Bit 0 indicates the base state, Bit 0 indicates “0” in the low base, “1” indicates the high base, Bit 1 indicates the state in the big hit, and Bit 1 indicates “0” indicates normal, “1” indicates that a big hit is in progress, Bit 2 indicates a high probability state, “1” indicates a low probability, and “1” indicates a high probability. There is.

<Pachislot machine information response>
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining a game machine information response command. The response of the gaming machine information response shown in FIG. 32 is a response for the frame control board 17 to respond the reception result of the gaming machine information notification to the main control board 16, and "game machine information reception result" and "frame". Control state is included. The frame control board 17 responds with the communication serial number received in the gaming machine information notification as it is. However, the frame control board 17 does not respond when it receives a communication sequence number in which the continuity is not established.

  The "frame control state" includes state information of the frame control board 17, and specifically, Bit0 includes information on the number of game balls exceeded. The frame control board 17 transmits information on the gaming machine information to the main control board 16 via serial communication, and thus the information on the detection of the error of the game ball number over (error code = F23) shown in FIG. The control board 16 can be notified. Therefore, even on the main control board 16 side, an error of the game ball number over (error code = F23) can be notified.

<Total number of winning prizes>
Next, the counting result of the winning number will be described. When the data type included in the game information is 14 = performance information state notification, Bit 0 of the state flag (Bit 0 to 3) indicates the base state, Bit 1 indicates the big hit state, and Bit 2 indicates the high probability state. ing. That is, based on the information of 14 = performance information state notification of the data type included in the gaming information, it is possible to indicate the gaming state changed from the previous gaming machine information notification to the current gaming machine information notification.

  By being able to represent information on the gaming state that has changed between the last notification of gaming machine information and the current notification of gaming machine information, winnings from the previous notification of gaming machine information to the change in gaming status The frame control board 17 can be notified of the total of the number and the total of the number of winnings from the change of the gaming state to the notification of gaming machine information this time. It should be noted that the command of the gaming machine information notification is provided with 14 = performance information status notification in the data type, and the change from the previous gaming machine information notification to the current gaming machine information notification from the main control board 16 to the frame control board 17 Although the information of the gaming state has been made to be notified, the information of the gaming state may be made to be able to be notified to CU3 which is a gaming apparatus, a hall server 801 which is a high-order server, a hall computer or the like.

  Concretely, the structure which can distinguish the total of the winning number before and after the game state changes will be described. First, before that, the trouble in the case where it is not possible to distinguish the total of the winning number before and after the gaming state changes will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the counting result of the number of winnings before and after the gaming state changes. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the gaming state changes from the normal state to the big hit state midway, and the main control board 16 receives award ball commands a to f from the prize sensor 162 (see FIG. 4) before and after the state change. doing. More specifically, the main control board 16 receives the award ball commands a to c in the normal state period and receives the award ball commands d to f in the big hit period.

  However, the main control board 16 does not notify the number of winnings to the frame control board 17 for each received prize ball command, but is accumulated and transmitted to the gaming machine information notification command transmitted every 100 ms. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 33, the winning numbers of the winning ball commands a and b are accumulated and transmitted to the frame control board 17 by the communication command A, and the winning numbers of the winning ball commands c and d are accumulated. Is sent to the frame control board 17, and the number of winning balls of the award ball commands e and f is accumulated, and transmitted to the frame control board 17 by the communication command C.

  On the other hand, the fact that the gaming state has changed is that information on the gaming state such as the type of big hit in "main control state 1" included in the gaming machine information notification command shown in FIG. It has been sent. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 33, it is transmitted to the frame control board 17 that the change to the big hit gaming state in the “main control state 1” of the communication command B immediately after changing from the normal state to the big hit state. The change of the gaming state which can be known on the control board 17 side is from when the communication command B is received as indicated by the big hit state of the communication message.

  Therefore, when the winning ball command is distinguished based on the big hit state of the communication message, the winning ball commands a and b are accumulated as the number of winning in the normal state (winning ball count result), and the winning ball commands c to f are the big winning state winning It will be accumulated as the number (total number of balls). However, when the winning number is accumulated based on the actual gaming state, the winning ball command c needs to be accumulated not as a big hit period but as the winning number in a normal state period. Therefore, there is an error in the result of totaling the winning balls by the winning number of the winning ball command c, and there is a problem that it is impossible to accurately calculate the base, the role ratio, and the continuous role ratio described later.

  Therefore, in main control board 16 according to the present embodiment, 14 = performance information status notification is provided for the data type in the gaming machine information notification command, and between the previous gaming machine information notification and the current gaming machine information notification. A configuration is adopted in which the number of winning balls of the winning ball command can be distinguished by the change in the gaming state. Specifically, FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the counting result of the number of winnings before and after the gaming state changes in the present embodiment. Also in the example shown in FIG. 34, the gaming state changes from the normal state to the big hit state halfway through, and the main control board 16 receives award ball commands a to f from the prize sensor 162 (see FIG. 4) before and after the state change. doing. More specifically, the main control board 16 receives the award ball commands a to c in the normal state period and receives the award ball commands d to f in the big hit period.

  Also in the example shown in FIG. 34, the winning numbers of the winning ball commands a and b are accumulated and transmitted to the frame control board 17 by the communication command A, and the winning numbers of the winning ball commands c and d are accumulated and the frame by the communication command B. It is transmitted to the control board 17, the number of winnings of the award ball commands e and f is accumulated, and is transmitted to the frame control board 17 by the communication command C.

  However, in the gaming machine information notification command according to the present embodiment, 14 = performance information state notification is provided in the data type of the gaming information to distinguish the number of winnings of the award ball command c and the number of winnings of the award ball command d. There is. Specifically, in addition to the information on the award ball command c and the award ball command d, the communication command B changes the gaming state to a big hit between the award ball command c and the award ball command d. Information (14 = performance information status notification) indicating status change is included. Therefore, the main control board 16 uses the number of winnings of the prize ball command c received in the normal state as the type information 1 and the count number information 1 (see FIG. 30), and the state change information as the type information 2 and the count number information 2 The game machine information notification command is generated by storing the winning number of the prize ball command d in the type information 3 and the count number information 3 respectively. Then, the main control board 16 transmits the gaming machine information notification command to the frame control board 17 so that the game information of the type information 1 and the count number information 1 to type information 3 and the count number information 3 is ordered in order. It will be sent to 17. That is, when the game control state is changed, the main control board 16 transmits information on the number of winnings (type information 1 and count number information 1) of the winning ball command c before the change, and then notifies the change F (type After transmitting the information 2 and the count number information 2), the winning number (type information 3 and the count number information 3) of the award ball command d after the change is transmitted.

  Therefore, the frame control board 17 distinguishes the prize ball command c received earlier than the information of the state change as the number of prizes in the normal state, and the prize ball command d received later than the information of the state change as the number of jackpots in the big hit state. The award ball commands a to c are accumulated as the number of prizes in the normal state (accumulation ball count result), and the prize ball commands d to f are accumulated as the number of jackpot status prizes (prize ball summary result). Therefore, no error occurs in the winning balls totaling result, and it is possible to accurately calculate the base, the feature ratio, and the continuous feature ratio described later.

<Program of frame control board>
By executing a program in the CPU of the frame control board 17, various control processes such as power-on process, communication process, game ball number display process, performance display arithmetic process, and error detection process are performed. First, the memory space of the CPU of the frame control board 17 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU in the frame control board 17. The CPU of the frame control board 17 has a memory space for accessing built-in registers, ROM, RAM and the like. More specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 35, the address / data signal line of the ROM is a built-in ROM area of 16K bytes in the memory space from 0000H to 2FFFH (H indicates a hexadecimal number, hereinafter the same). Assigned to The CPU of the frame control board 17 performs various control processes in the built-in ROM area.

  Further, the address / data signal line of the built-in register is assigned to the built-in register area of FE00H to FEBFH in the memory space. The CPU of the frame control board 17 reads data from the built-in register and writes data to the register via the built-in register area.

  Further, the address / data signal line of the RAM is allocated to the RWM area (internal RAM area) of F000H to F3FFH in the memory space. The CPU of the frame control board 17 designates this RWM area to read data from the RAM and write data to the RAM. Note that other areas of the memory space (in the present embodiment, 3000H to EFFFH, F400H to FDFFH, and FEC 0H to FFFFH) are non-use areas.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a memory map of the built-in ROM area. As shown in FIG. 36, an in-use area program area, an in-use area data area, an out-of-use area program area, and an out-of-use area data area are allocated to the built-in ROM area. In addition, a free area is allocated between the in-use area program area and the out-of-use area data area. Similarly, free areas are allocated between the in-use area data area and the out-of-use area program area, and between the out-of-use area program area and the out-of-use area data area. The CPU 103 of the frame control board 17 designates this built-in ROM area to read data from the ROM.

  Among these, in the use area program area, instruction data (op code) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU of the frame control board 17 and a CPU of the frame control board 17 need to execute each instruction. Data composed of supplementary data (operands), and data of a related program for playing a game is stored. The related programs stored in the in-use area program area include a control program which is a program for controlling the frame control board 17 and a related program for managing and displaying the number of gaming balls. These related programs are stored in the in-use area program area.

  In the program area outside the use area, the CPU of the frame control board 17 is required for the base, instruction data (op code) for calculating the ratio and ratio, and the CPU of the frame control board 17 to execute respective instructions. Composed of supplementary data (operands). Data of a program for calculating or displaying a base, a ratio and a duty ratio (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a performance display related program) is stored. The performance display related program includes a performance display calculation program for calculating and displaying a base, a ratio and a duty ratio. In the program area outside the use area, a program different from the related program for playing a game is stored.

  Here, the in-use area program area and the in-use area program area will be further described. FIG. 37 shows a configuration of a use area program area and a non-use area program area in the built-in ROM area. As shown in FIG. 37, in the in-use area program area, “power-on process”, “main loop process”, “timer interrupt control process”, “memory process”, “port process”, as related programs, Each program of "communication processing", "lending processing", and "game number display processing" is stored. In addition, in the program area outside the use area, each program of "performance display operation process", "error detection process", "error release process", "incorrect monitor process", "game ball circulation process", and "ball brushing process" Is stored.

<Performance display operation processing>
Next, the performance display calculation process shown in FIG. 37 will be further described. FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the performance display calculation process executed in the frame control board 17. Referring to FIG. 38, first, frame control board 17 executes passage number addition processing (step S300). FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining passage number addition processing in the frame control board 17. Here, for example, the n-th winning opening without prizes (number n is attached to winning openings other than the large winning opening 271. For example, the normal winning openings 272 to 274 are each number 1 to 3, that is, the first winning opening The third winning opening is the starting winning openings 275 to 277, respectively, the numbers 4 to 6, ie, the fourth to sixth winning openings. Number of winning balls An (for example, 1st winning opening to 3rd winning opening), 3 for 4th winning opening, 6th winning opening, for one winning of the winning opening and the sixth winning opening. And the number of prize balls As (for example, 5) for one winning of the starting winning opening 276 (here, the fifth winning opening) with a prize, and an award for one winning of the big prize opening 271. The number of balls Ab (for example, 3). These settings can be changed according to the type of game board 26.

  Referring to FIG. 39, frame control board 17 determines whether or not it is in the big hit gaming state (step S351). If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not (NO in step S351), the frame control board 17 determines whether or not the high base state (step S352). Here, the following description is given assuming that the gaming state in P unit 2 is of two types: high probability high base state (hereinafter simply referred to as high base state) and low probability low base state (hereinafter simply referred to as low base state). Do. If it is determined that it is not in the high base state (NO in step S352), that is, if it is not the big hit gaming state and it is in the low base state, it is determined whether a detection signal is received from the out ball detection switch 701 ( Step S353). If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S353), the number of passes pl of the out port at low base is incremented by 1 (step S354).

  Further, detection switches for detecting winning game balls are provided on the nth winning opening (in the present embodiment, the first to sixth winning openings). When it is determined that the detection signal has not been received from the out-of-sphere detection switch 701 (NO in step S353), and after step S354, the frame control board 17 has received the detection signal of the nth winning opening (Step S355).

  If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S355), the count number (number of winning prizes) is added to the passage number qln of the n-th winning opening at low base (step S356). However, when the gaming state changes to the high base, the frame control board 17 adds the subsequent count number (number of winning) of the n-th winning opening to the passing number phn of the out-port at the high base.

  On the other hand, if it is determined to be in the high base state (YES in step S352), that is, if it is not the big hit gaming state and is in the high base state, whether a detection signal is received from the out ball detection switch 701 It judges (step S357). If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S357), the number of out-port passes ph at high base is incremented by 1 (step S358).

  When it is determined that the detection signal has not been received from the out ball detection switch 701 (NO in step S357), and after step S358, the frame control board 17 has received the detection signal of the nth winning opening Is determined (step S359). If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S359), the count number (number of winning) is added to the number of passes qhn of the n-th winning opening at high base (step S360). However, when the gaming state changes to the low base, the frame control board 17 adds the count number (number of winning) of the n-th winning opening thereafter to the passing number pln of the out opening at the low base.

  If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state (YES in step S361), and if it is determined that the command including the detection information of the n-th winning opening has not been received (NO in step S355 and step S359), after step S356, And, after step S360, the frame control board 17 receives the detection signal of the n-th winning opening (no first prize-fourth winning opening, sixth winning opening) in the present embodiment. It is determined whether or not it has been made (step S361). If it is determined that the frame has been received (YES in step S361), the frame control board 17 adds the count number (the number of prizes) to the passage number qn of the n-th winning opening (step S362).

  When it is determined that the detection signal of the n-th winning opening has not been received (NO in step S 361), and after step S 362, the frame control board 17 receives the detection signal of the starting winning opening 276 having a prize. It is determined whether or not it is (step S363). If it is determined that the frame has been received (YES in step S363), the frame control board 17 adds the count number (number of winning) to the number of passes qs of the start winning opening 276 having a prize (step S364).

  When it is determined that the detection signal of the start winning opening 276 having a prize is not received (NO in step S363), and after step S364, the frame control board 17 receives the detection signal of the special winning opening 271. It is determined whether or not (step S365). If it is determined that the frame has been received (YES in step S365), the frame control board 17 adds the count number (the number of prizes) to the passage number qb of the special winning opening 271 (step S366).

  If it is determined that the detection signal of the special winning opening 271 has not been received (NO in step S365), and after step S366, the frame control board 17 has received a detection signal from the out ball detection switch 701 or not Is determined (step S367). If it is determined that the frame has been received (YES in step S367), the frame control board 17 adds 1 to the number r of fired balls (step S368).

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the detection signal has not been received from the outside ball detection switch 701 (NO in step S367), and after step S368, the frame control board 17 receives a command including detection signals of all winning openings. It is judged whether or not it has been done (step S369). If it is determined that the frame has been received (YES in step S369), the frame control board 17 adds the counted number (the number of winning) to the number r of fired balls (step S370).

  If it is determined that the frame control board 17 has not received the detection signals for all winning openings (NO in step S369), the frame control board 17 ends the passage number addition processing.

  Referring back to FIG. 38, the frame control board 17 determines whether it is in the high base state (step S301). If it is determined that the base state is not the high base state (NO in step S301), the frame control board 17 calculates the out base ball number rl = pl ++ qln in the low base state (step S302). Further, the frame control board 17 calculates the low base safe sphere number sl = Σ (An × pln) (step S303).

  The frame control board 17 determines whether or not the calculated low base out sphere number rl = 100 (step S304). If it is determined that the low base out sphere number rl = 100 (YES in step S304), the frame control board 17 calculates the low base base value bl = 100 × sl / rl and stores it in the RAM. (Step S305).

  If it is determined that the high base state (YES in step S301), it is determined that the low base out ball number rl is not 100 (NO in step S304), and after step S305, the frame control board 17 is high. The base out-time sphere number rh = ph + Σqhn is calculated (step S306). Further, the frame control board 17 calculates the high base safe sphere number sh = Σ (An × ph n) (step S307).

  Then, the frame control board 17 determines whether or not the calculated high base out sphere number rh = 100 (step S308). If it is determined that the high base out sphere number rh = 100 (YES in step S308), the frame control board 17 calculates the high base basis value bh = 100 × sh / rh and stores it in the RAM. (Step S309).

  When it is determined that the high base is not the out-of-field number rh = 100 (NO in step S308), and after step S309, the frame control board 17 determines whether or not the number r of firing balls is 100 ( Step S310). If it is determined that the shooting ball number r = 100 (YES in step S310), the frame control board 17 calculates a base value b = 100 × (sl + sh) / r and stores it in the RAM (step S311).

  After calculating the base value b and the like, the frame control board 17 executes game board surface determination related processing (step S312). The frame control board 17 may only display the calculated base value b or the like on the performance display monitor 40 without performing the game board determination related process.

  Next, obtain a design value corresponding to the model of the game board 26 from the main control board 16 or select a design value according to the model of the game board 26 from the setting values stored in the frame control board 17 The frame control board 17 performs game board determination related processing. Here, the setting values include values such as the low base time base lower limit value Bll, the low base time base upper limit value Blu, the high base time base lower limit value Bhl, and the high base time base upper limit value Bhu.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the game board surface determination related process. Referring to FIG. 40, frame control board 17 determines whether or not it is a determination value calculation non-target period (step S381). The judgment value non-calculation target period is a period excluded from the target of calculation of the judgment value such as the base, the character ratio and the continuous character ratio. For example, the glass door 6 and the gaming machine frame 5 are open. Non-firing period of gaming balls (for example, a period of 15 seconds after the last firing of gaming balls), and a period in which fraud by clerks is possible, such as a period during closing of a game arcade is there. If it is determined that the period is not the target of determination value calculation (YES in step S 381), the frame control board 17 ends the game board surface determination related process, and returns the process to be performed to the caller.

  If it is determined that the judgment value calculation non-target period is not (NO in step S 381), the frame control board 17 determines that the lower base base lower limit value Bll <low base base base value bl based on the information acquired in FIGS. It is determined whether <low base time base upper limit value Blu> (step S382). If it is determined that Bll <Bl <Blu is not satisfied (NO in step S 382), the frame control board 17 outputs low base state base abnormality information to the gaming machine management server via the CU 3 (step S 383).

  If it is determined that Bll <Bl <Blu (YES in step S382), and after step S383, the frame control board 17 resets pl and qln to 0 (step S384).

  Next, based on the information acquired in FIGS. 38 and 39, the frame control board 17 determines whether high base base lower limit Bhl <high base base bh <high base base upper limit Bhu. (Step S385). If it is determined that Bhl <Bh <Bhu (NO in step S155), the frame control board 17 outputs high base base abnormality information to the gaming machine management server via the CU3 (step S386). In the game board determination-related process, the process may be omitted for the process of determining base abnormality in step S382 or step S385 and the process of outputting base abnormality information in step S383 or step S386.

  If it is determined that Bhl <Bh <Bhu (YES in step S385), and after step S386, the frame control board 17 resets ph and qhn to 0 (step S387).

  Next, the frame control board 17 calculates the prize ball number sn = Σ (An x qn) of the winning opening without the part (here, the first winning opening to the fourth winning opening, the sixth winning opening) Step S388), the prize ball number ss = As × qs of the winning opening with the prize (here, the fifth winning hole) is calculated (step S389), and the winning ball number sb = Ab × qb of the special winning hole 271 Calculate (step S390).

  Next, the frame control board 17 calculates the character ratio u = 100 × (ss + sb) / (sn + ss + sb) and stores it in the RAM (step S391), and the continuous character ratio v = 100 × sb / (sn + ss + sb) Are calculated and stored in the RAM (step S392).

  Next, it is determined whether the number of fired balls r = 60000 (step S393). The P platform 2 of the present embodiment is capable of firing 100 balls of game balls into the game area 27 in one minute. Therefore, 60000 balls are the number of balls that can be fired in 10 hours. If it is determined that the number of fired balls r = 60000 (YES in step S393), the frame control board 17 displays the 7-segment LED display of the gaming ball number display 29 of the special winning opening 271 calculated in step S164. Information such as the number of winning balls is lit and displayed (step S394).

  If it is determined that the number of fired balls r is not 60000 (NO in step S167), the frame control board 17 gives the award of the special winning opening 271 calculated in step S390 to the 7-segment LED display of the gaming ball number indicator 29. Information such as the number of balls is blinked and displayed (step S395).

  Then, the frame control board 17 determines whether or not the accessory ratio u> 70% (step S396). If it is determined that u> 70% (YES in step S396), the frame control board 17 outputs feature ratio abnormality information to the gaming machine management server via the CU3 (step S397).

  If it is determined that the character ratio u> 70% is not (NO in step S396), and after step S397, the frame control board 17 determines whether the continuous character ratio v> 60% or not (step S3) S398). If it is determined that v> 60% (YES in step S 398), the frame control board 17 outputs continuous role ratio abnormality information to the gaming machine management server via the CU 3 (step S 399).

  If it is determined that the continuous role ratio v> 60% is not not (NO in step S398), and after step S399, the frame control board 17 ends the game board determination related process and sets the process to be executed to the caller return.

  In the game board determination related processing, the determination may be made for each winning opening by obtaining a base value bln for each winning opening at a low base and a base value bhn for each winning opening at a high base.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the situation of calculation and display of the base value. Referring to FIG. 41, when game information capable of specifying the winning opening type, the winning opening number, the number of winning balls and the number of winnings is received from main control board 16, steps S302 to S311 in FIG. The calculation is performed as shown, and the low base safe sphere number sl, the high base safe sphere number sh, and the launch ball number r = (rl + rh) stored in the addition area are added.

  Every time the number r of shot balls reaches 6,000, the low base time safe ball number sl, the high base time safe ball number sh, and the fired ball number r = (rl + rh) stored in the addition area are moved to the holding area . Before this movement, the low base safe sphere number sl10, the high base safe sphere number sh10, and the fired ball number r10 = (rl10 + rh10) of the oldest holding area 10 are erased, and the low base time from holding area 1 to holding area 9 is The safe ball number sl1, the high base time safe ball number sh1, and the fired ball number r1 = (rl1 + rh1) are respectively shifted and stored from the holding area 2 to the holding area 10.

  Then, when the display processing is performed, the base value is calculated and displayed on the 7-segment performance display monitor 40.

  It should be noted that when the base value is not displayed on the performance display monitor 40, nothing may be displayed in particular, and the character ratio, the continuous character ratio, and the number r of fired balls may be displayed. .

<Display on performance display monitor>
Next, the display on the performance display monitor 40 will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of performance information. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a section (total section, evaluation section) according to the total number of outs (total number of shots). The P unit 2 can display a real time base value and a previously accumulated base value as performance information. The real-time base value of the item number “bL” is a base value (real-time value during measurement) every 60000 out in the normal state. More specifically, the real-time base value is the number of game balls used (launched) in the normal state, and the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of gaming balls being measured up to 60000 (0 to 59999) It is a value indicating (%). The last accumulated base value of the item number “b6” is a base value (total value measured last time) every 60000 out in the normal state. More specifically, the previous cumulative total base value is the number of game balls used (launched) in the normal state and is a value indicating the ratio (%) of the number of winning balls to the number of gaming balls previously measured 60000. . Here, in the performance display, a state which is neither a definite change state, a time saving state nor a round game in progress state is called a normal state.

  The base value displayed on the performance display monitor 40 in the performance display is the base value in the normal state, corresponds to the low base time base value bl shown in FIG. 38, and is the base value in the low probability state and no time saving state. . Specifically, the base value is the ratio (%) of the number of winning balls from all winning openings to the number of firing balls (60000). That is, in the P-unit 2, the real-time base value and the previous cumulative total base value are calculated and displayed using the values summed up in the normal state.

  In the P platform 2, the performance display monitor 40 provided on the frame control board 17 is divided into a mode for displaying the real-time base value and a mode for displaying the previous cumulative base value. Specifically, when displaying the real-time base value, the P base 2 displays (blinks or lights up) “bL.” Indicating that it is the real-time base value in the upper two digits among all four digits. Of the four digits, the lower two digits are displayed (lit) with a number (%) or "-" in the range of "00" to "99". Although the lower 2 digits of the total 4 digits are the original real-time base value, the display of the real-time base value may be called with the display of all 4 digits including the upper 2 digits. In addition, when displaying the previous total base value, the P base 2 displays (blinks or lights up) “b6.” Indicating that it is the last total base value in the upper two digits out of all four digits. Of the four digits, the lower two digits are displayed (lit) with a number (%) or "-" in the range of "00" to "99". Although the lower 2 digits of the total 4 digits are the original last accumulated base value, there are also cases where the display of the previous aggregate base value is carried out with the display of all 4 digits including the upper 2 digits.

  FIG. 43 shows a section (total section, evaluation section) corresponding to the total number of outs (total number of shots). The “factory shipment test section” is a section in which the total number of outs is less than 300. The “first section” is the first section among the sections managed every 60000 (0 to 59999) in total. The “second interval” is the second interval of the above-described intervals. The “n-th section” is the n-th section of the above sections. In FIG. 43, the sections after the n + 1 section are omitted.

  FIG. 42 shows the display mode of the performance information according to each section (and the number in the section). In each of FIGS. 42 (A) to 42 (E), the display mode of the real-time base value on the left side, the display mode of the previous cumulative base value on the right side, and the real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value both arrows in the center It indicates that it will switch.

  FIG. 42A shows a display mode of performance information displayed in the factory shipment test period shown in FIG. In the factory shipment test section, as shown in FIG. 42A, a real-time base value in which the upper two digits are "bL. (Flashing)" and the lower two digits are "-(lighting)", and the upper The previously accumulated base value in which the two digits are "b6. (Flashing)" and the lower two digits are "-(lighting)" is alternately displayed every five seconds. In the radiation-like highlighted display illustrated in the portion of the upper two digits "bL." On the left side and the portion of the upper two digits "b6." On the right in FIG. It shows that. The same applies to FIGS. 42 (B), 42 (C), and 42 (D).

  FIG. 42B shows the display mode of the performance information displayed when the total number of outs is 0 to 5999 in the first section shown in FIG. When the total number of outs is 0 to 5999 in the first section, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), the upper two digits are "bL. (Flashing)" and the lower two digits are numerical values The real-time base value which is lighting (% in the example of FIG. 42B ("32 (lighting)") and the upper two digits are "b6. (Flashing)" and the lower two digits are "--( The previously accumulated base value, which is "lighted", is alternately displayed every 5 seconds.

  FIG. 42C shows the display mode of the performance information displayed when the total number of outs is 6000 to 59999 in the first section shown in FIG. When the total number of outs in the first section is 6000 to 59999, as shown in FIG. 42C, the upper two digits are "bL. (Lighting)" and the lower two digits are numerical values The real-time base value which is lighting (% in the example of FIG. 42C ("33 (lighting)") and the upper two digits are "b6. (Flashing)" and the lower two digits are "--( The previously accumulated base value, which is "lighted", is alternately displayed every 5 seconds.

  FIG. 42D shows the display mode of the performance information displayed when the total number of outs is 0 to 5999 in the second and subsequent sections shown in FIG. When the total number of outs is 0 to 5999 in the second and subsequent sections, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), the upper two digits are "bL. (Flashing)" and the lower two digits are The real-time base value which is the lighting of the numerical value (%) ("34 (lighting)" in the example of FIG. 42 (D)) and the upper two digits are "b6. (Lighting)" and the lower two digits are the numerical value (% And the previously accumulated base value, which is "33 (lighting)" in the example of FIG. 42D, are alternately displayed every five seconds.

  FIG. 42E shows a display mode of performance information displayed when the total number of outs in the second and subsequent sections shown in FIG. 43 is 6000 to 59999. When the total number of outs in the second and subsequent sections is 6000 to 59999, as shown in FIG. 42E, the upper two digits are “bL. (Lighting)” and the lower two digits are The real-time base value which is the lighting of the numerical value (%) ("34 (lighting)" in the example of FIG. 42E) and the upper two digits are "b6. (Lighting)" and the lower two digits are the numerical value (% And the previously accumulated base value, which is “33 (lit)” in the example of FIG. 42 (E), are alternately displayed every five seconds.

<Performance item>
Next, the performance items tabulated at P 2 will be described. FIG. 44 is a list of performance items being aggregated. In addition, the "operation opening" in the table refers to a starting opening at which goods are operated, and is, for example, two types of rice bowls and the like. As shown in FIG. 44, performance items such as the total number of launched gaming balls and the total number of acquired gaming balls are information transmitted from the main control board 16 to the frame control board 17 by a command of notification of gaming machine information shown in FIG. Based on the frame control board 17, it is counted. Also, performance items such as the number of game balls obtained by the ordinary electric role and the character ratio are counted by the frame control board 17 based on the information collected by the main control board 16. The information collected by the main control board 16 is transmitted to the frame control board 17 by a command of notification of gaming machine information shown in FIG.

  Here, the character ratio (also referred to as a character ratio) refers to the ratio of those due to the operation of the character among the game balls acquired by the game balls fired in 10 hours. According to the rules concerning the authorization of the gaming machine and the authorization of the type etc., it is defined that the item ratio must be 70% or less. In the present embodiment, the item ratio is a game value provided by winning to all winning openings of the game balls (100 balls can be fired for one minute so 60,000 balls can be fired for 10 hours) Among the number of game balls corresponding to the, to the winning prize opening 271 which is constituted by the start winning prize opening 276 which is formed by the electric tulip which is one of the prizes and the variable winning prize ball device which is one of the prizes The ratio of the number of game balls corresponding to the game value given by the winning of the game ball of.

  The continuous character ratio (also referred to as a continuous ratio) refers to the ratio of the number of game balls obtained by the game balls fired in 10 hours due to the operation of the character in the case where the character works continuously. . The rules relating to the accreditation of the gaming machine and the accreditation of the type etc. stipulate that the continuous character ratio must be 60% or less. In the present embodiment, the continuous character ratio is a game that is awarded by winning all the winning openings of the game balls (100 balls can be fired for one minute, so 60,000 balls can be fired for 10 minutes) Of the number of game balls corresponding to the value, the number of game balls corresponding to the game value provided by the game ball winning to the large winning opening 271 provided with the variable winning ball device which is one of the prizes Say the percentage.

  The aggregation of the performance items is performed based on the information and calculation method necessary for calculation shown in FIGS. For example, the total number of launched game balls can be counted by accumulating the number of launched balls. In addition, the feature ratio calculates the respective accumulated value using the number of award balls and the number of award prize balls, and the cumulative value of the number prize balls divided by the cumulative number of prize balls is multiplied by 100 Can be counted by doing.

  The output of the performance item can be output to the CU 3, displayed by the performance display monitor 40 of the frame control board 17 or the gaming ball number display 29, or displayed by the display 312 of the CU 3. For example, performance items such as the total number of launched gaming balls and the total number of acquired gaming balls are output to the CU 3, displayed by the display of the frame control board 17, and also displayed by the display 312 of the CU 3. The performance items such as the number of game balls obtained by the ordinary electric role and the role ratio are not output to the CU 3, are not displayed on the display of the frame control board 17, and are not displayed on the display 312 of CU 3. In addition, the display method of the frame control board 17 or CU3 on the display unit (1) accumulates information from the start of firing, (2) blinks until the total number of launched gaming balls is less than 60,000, (3 ) When the total number of launched game balls reaches 60,000 or more, the display is switched to lighting display, and thereafter information is accumulated and displayed. The display control method of the frame control board 17 or CU3 display is (1) select the display item by pressing the game ball clear switch (for example, select by display number), (2) confirm the display item by the ball removal switch indicate.

<Pachinko machine>
The configuration concerning the performance display explained so far has been described on the premise that it is P base 2 which is an enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine, but the same may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine which does not cause enclosed circulation of gaming balls. it can. FIG. 45 is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 45, various control boards such as a main board P11, an effect control board P12, an audio control board P13, and a lamp control board P14 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine also includes a relay board P15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board P11 and the effect control board P12. In addition, various substrates such as a power supply substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, and the like are disposed on the back of the gaming board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine. The power supply substrate is a substrate for supplying power to each substrate such as the main substrate P11 and the effect control substrate P12. The power supply substrate is connected to the main substrate P11, the effect control substrate P12, and other substrates such as the voice control substrate P13, the lamp control substrate P14, the relay substrate P15, etc. to supply power. A power supply switch is provided on the power supply substrate, and the power supply is turned on by turning on the power supply switch, and power supply from the power supply substrate to each substrate is started. In addition, the power supply to each substrate is stopped by turning off the power switch. Further, the main substrate P11 is provided with a payout control substrate. The payout control substrate may be provided separately from the main substrate P11. The payout control substrate is a substrate for controlling the payout of the winning balls, and is mounted with a payout control microcomputer. The payout control board is configured of a ball payout device (not shown) or the like in response to the reception of the prize ball number command in which data indicating the number of prize balls is set (transmitted as a control signal from the main board P11). To drive the payout mechanism (the mechanism for paying out the winning balls) to execute the payout of the winning balls.

  The main board P11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine are mounted. The main substrate P11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board P11 performs lighting on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device P4A and the second special symbol display device P4B to perform the first special view or the second special view The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display P20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display P20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display P20 It also has a function to control. The main circuit board P11 includes, for example, a microcomputer P100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer P100 for game control, and a microcomputer P100 for game control A solenoid circuit P111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids P81 and P82 is mounted.

  Further, the switch circuit 110 takes in signals from the gate switch P21, the first start opening switch P22A, the second start opening switch P22B, and the count switch P23 and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer P100.

  The main substrate P11 is connected to a display monitor P29 for performing performance display, and an external output terminal P40 for outputting information of the performance display to the outside (for example, a hall controller or the like). The display monitor P29 is disposed at a front position where the main substrate P11 is viewed, and four segments of seven segments each including seven segments are provided. The external output terminal P40 is provided on the external terminal board of the game slot, and can perform external (for example, hall computer or the like) serial communication.

  The effect control board P12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board P11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board P11 via the relay board P15, and displays the effect display device P5 and the speakers P8L and P8R. And various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for rendering such as the gaming effect lamp P9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board P12 is an effect such as a display operation in the effect display device P5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers P8L, P8R, or all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp P9 etc. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for the purpose to execute a predetermined rendering operation.

  The sound control board P13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board P12, and causes the speakers P8L and P8R to output sound based on commands and control data from the effect control board P12. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board P14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board P12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp P9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board P12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  The main substrate P11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch P21, the first start port switch P22A, the second start port switch P22B, the count switch P23, and the out-sphere detection switch P710.

  The gate switch P21, the first start opening switch P22A, the second start opening switch P22B, the count switch P23, and the out ball detection switch P710 are game balls as game media such as those called sensors. It may have any configuration that can be detected. In addition, on the main substrate P11, the first special symbol display device P4A, the second special symbol display device P4B, the normal symbol display P20, the first hold indicator P25A, the second hold indicator P25B, and the common view hold indicator P25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate P11 to the effect control substrate P12 is relayed by the relay substrate P15. For example, a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board P15 is provided on the main board P11, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer P100. The output buffer circuit can pass signals only in the direction from the main substrate P11 to the effect control substrate P12 via the relay substrate P15, and blocks the input of signals from the relay substrate P15 to the main substrate P11. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the side of the effect control board P12 or the relay board P15 to the main board P11.

  For example, a transmission direction restriction circuit may be provided on the relay substrate P15 for each wiring for transmitting the control signal from the main substrate P11 to the effect control substrate P12. In each transmission direction control circuit, the anode is connected to the main substrate connector corresponding to the main substrate P11 and the diode whose cathode is connected to the effect control substrate connector corresponding to the effect control substrate P12, and one end is connected to the cathode of the diode And the other end of the resistor is connected to ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction control circuit can block the input of the signal from the effect control board P12 to the relay board P15, and allow the signal to pass only in the direction from the main board P11 to the effect control board P12. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the side of the effect control board P12 to the main board P11. In this embodiment, a transmission direction control circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board P15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer P100 and the main board side connector in the main board P11. Can prevent the input of an incorrect signal from the outside to the main substrate P11.

  The control command transmitted from the main substrate P11 to the effect control substrate P12 via the relay substrate P15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device P5, a voice control command used to control voice output from the speakers P8L and P8R, a game effect lamp P9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like is included.

  Such effect control commands include, for example, a game state designating command for designating a game state (normal state, positive change state, or time reduction state), a change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game, special in special figure games Variation pattern specification command to specify variation pattern of design pattern or variation pattern on effect display device P5, variable display result notification command to specify variable display result such as special symbol or decoration pattern, decoration pattern on effect display device P5 The decoration ball stop command which specifies the stop of variable display, the big hit start specified command which specifies the start and the end of the big hit game state, the big hit end specified command, the game ball wins the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening The start winning command that is output when the game ball is winning in the general winning opening Mouth designation command, gaming ball into the special winning opening includes special winning opening winning command or the like which is output when the prize.

<Performance display operation processing of pachinko gaming machines>
In P unit 2 which is an enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine, the frame control board 17 calculates the performance display such as the base value and outputs it to the outside through the external output terminal 340 of CU3. However, in a pachinko gaming machine that does not circulate in a sealed state, a display monitor P29 for performing performance display and an external output terminal P40 are connected to the main board P11, so calculation of performance display such as base value is performed on the main board P11. Is going. Hereinafter, performance display calculation on the main substrate P11 will be described.

  FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing (game control timer interrupt processing) performed by the CPU (P103) of the main substrate P11. In the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 46, the CPU (P 103) first executes an error detection process (step S10), and when an error (abnormality) is detected, an error is notified (step S11). In the processes of steps S10 and S11, the CPU (P103) monitors, for example, a signal output from the out-of-sphere detection switch P710, and detects a reception abnormality of the signal output from the out-of-sphere detection switch P710 (step S10). When the reception abnormality is detected, the display monitor 1130 or the like notifies (Step S11).

  Subsequent to step S11, the CPU (P103) executes a random number update process (step S12). In the random number update process in step S12, the CPU (P103) updates, for example, a game random number (for example, a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot type determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.) used on the main substrate P11 side. Do. Subsequent to step S12, the CPU (P103) executes a special view process (special symbol process process) (step S13).

  Subsequent to step S13, the CPU (P103) executes a performance information update process (step S14). The details of the performance information update processing correspond to the performance display calculation processing of FIG. 38 as described later. Subsequently, the CPU (P103) executes a performance information display process (step S15). In the performance information display process of step S15, the CPU (P103) displays, for example, the performance information updated in the performance information update process (step S14) on the display monitor P29 as shown in FIG.

  Subsequent to step S15, the CPU (P103) executes a performance display external output process (step S15A). Details of the performance display external output process will be described later. Following step S15A, the CPU (P103) executes a winning ball process (step S16). In the prize ball processing of step S16, the CPU (P103) calculates the number of prize balls based on detection signals of various switches, for example, and controls the payout mechanism so that the calculated number of gaming balls is paid out. Subsequent to step S16, the CPU (P103) executes a common drawing process (normal symbol process process) (step S17). In the common view process of step S17, the CPU (P103) controls, for example, variable display of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display P20 and operation of a movable wing in the normal variable winning ball device. Following step S17, the CPU (P103) executes an information output process (step S18). In the information output process of step S18, the CPU (P103) displays, for example, an information display device (for example, a display device of a card unit provided on the side of a pachinko gaming machine, a call lamp device provided above the pachinko gaming machine, etc.) And various information such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information, abnormality information and the like to an information management apparatus (hall computer or the like). Then, the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

  The process of steps S10 to S18 shown in FIG. 46 is a part of the process executed in the game control timer interrupt process, and the CPU (P103) is a step in the game control timer interrupt process. Processing other than S10 to S18 (for example, switch processing for inputting (determining) the state of detection signals input from various switches, processing for transmitting an effect control command from the main substrate P11 side to the effect control substrate P12 side, etc.) It is feasible.

  In addition, the execution order of each processing of steps S10 to S18 of the timer interrupt processing for game control shown in FIG. 46 is an example. Therefore, for example, the CPU (P103) may execute the information output process prior to the random number update process, or may execute the common drawing process immediately after the special view process.

  In addition, a group (unit of each process) of each process such as the error detection process (step S10) and the error notification process (step S11) is an example. Therefore, for example, the CPU (P103) may execute the error notification process (step S11) and the performance information display process (step S15) as one process. Furthermore, the CPU (P103) may execute the performance display external output process (step S15A) and the information output process (step S18) as one process.

  Also, in the process shown in FIG. 46, the timer interrupt process for game control in the case of displaying the performance information is the same as the timer interrupt process for game control in the case of displaying the running ratio and the winning ratio. That is, the performance information update process (step S14) in FIG. 46 may be a process of updating a ratio and a duty ratio, and the process of displaying performance information (step S15) may be a process of displaying a ratio and a winning ratio.

  FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing an example of the performance information update process (step S14) executed in the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. The CPU (P103) first determines whether the probability change flag is on (step S20). If the probability change flag is not on in step S20 (step S20; NO), the CPU (P103) determines whether the time saving flag is on (step S21).

  If the time saving flag is not on in step S21 (step S21; NO), the CPU (P103) determines whether or not the round game in progress flag is on (step S22). In the case of the start of the big hit gaming state, the round game in progress flag will be switched from the off state to the on state after the set state change switching wait time (time T2) has elapsed, so the processing in step S22 is the big hit gaming state It can also be said that it is determined whether or not the state change switching waiting time (time T2) has elapsed after the start of.

  If the in-round game flag is not on in step S22 (step S22; NO), that is, before the state change switching waiting time (time T2) has elapsed, the CPU (P103) receives the number of balls and the number of winning balls. The number of balls is added, and a base value which is performance information is calculated (step S23). In the process of step S23, the CPU (P103) adds the number of winning balls according to the winning opening specified from the detection results (detection signals) of the various switches of the various winning openings, for example, and detects the out ball detection switch P710. The number of inserted balls is added based on the result (detection signal), and then the real time base value and the previous cumulative base value are calculated, and the performance information update process (step S14) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the probability change flag is on in step S20 (step S20; YES), or if the time saving flag is on in step S21 (step S21; YES), or if the round game in progress flag is on in step S22 ( Step S22; YES), the performance information update process (step S14) is ended without performing the process of step S23.

  FIG. 48 is a flow chart showing an example of the performance display external output process (step S14) executed in the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. The CPU (P103) first sets the timing at which the CPU (P103) outputs the performance information calculated in the performance information update process, whether the power is turned on (step S501), a big hit occurs (step S502), or the number of out balls Determines whether any of the conditions of 60000 spheres have been reached (step S503).

  The CPU (P103) performs performance information when power is turned on (step S501; YES), when a big hit occurs (step S502; YES), and the number of out-of-balls reaches 60000 (step S503; YES). The performance information calculated in the update process is acquired (step S504). The CPU (P103) acquires the model name and main chip ID stored in the ROM (P101) (step S504). The CPU (P103) displays the performance when the power is not turned on (step S501; NO), and a big hit is not generated (step S502; NO), and the number of out balls has not reached 60000 balls (step S503; YES). End external output processing.

  The CPU (P103) serially converts the performance information acquired in step S503, the model name acquired in step S504, and the main chip ID into a serial signal that can be identified, and outputs the serial signal from the external output terminal P40 (step S504).

  A configuration will be described in which the CPU (P103) converts a serial signal for specifying performance information and outputs the serial signal from the external output terminal P40. FIG. 49 is a diagram for illustrating a configuration of a serial signal for specifying performance information output from the external output terminal P40. FIG. 49 (a) is a diagram showing a configuration of data of a serial signal output from the external output terminal P40, and FIG. 49 (b) is a diagram showing an output configuration of a serial signal output from the external output terminal P40. .

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), the serial signal output from the external output terminal P40 is a 3-byte "model name" indicating the model name of the pachinko gaming machine, and the main chip mounted on the main board P11 of the pachinko gaming machine It is configured in the order of 4-byte "main chip ID" which is a unique number of ID, and 32-byte "data" which is data of performance information to be output. That is, the serial signal output from the external output terminal P40 is composed of 39-byte serial data, and is transmitted in the order of "model name", "main chip ID" and "data" from the first byte.

  The 3-byte "model name" and the 4-byte "main chip ID" are ASCII data, and the hall controller (management device) to which the "model name" and the "main chip ID" are input is predetermined. The "model name" and "main chip ID" can be displayed directly on the display device of. Unlike the information of the “first unique number”, the information of “model name” is stored in advance in a predetermined storage area of the ROM (P101). A 3-byte "maker's name" indicating the name of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine may be included in the serial signal output from the external output terminal P40.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (b), the external output terminal P40 adds a start bit immediately before the first bit (BIT0) of the 1-byte serial signal, and immediately after the last bit (BIT7) of the 1-byte serial signal. A parity bit for error determination is added, a stop bit is added at the end, and a serial signal is sequentially output. Therefore, the serial signal output to the hall controller (management device) is output by asynchronous serial communication. Also, when outputting a serial signal of one byte, three bits of a start bit, a parity bit and a stop bit are added, and a total of 11 bits of information is output.

  In the present embodiment, a unit of information amount in which 3 bits of start bit, parity bit and stop bit are added to a serial signal of 1 byte is referred to as “1 frame”. That is, the 39-byte serial signal can be said to be a 39-frame serial signal.

  The communication specification of the serial signal output from the external output terminal P40 sets, for example, the baud rate (communication speed) to 200 bps. With this setting, the output completion time of one bit is 5 ms. The output completion time of one frame is 55 ms (= 5 ms × 11 bit), and the output completion time of one serial signal (39 frames) is 2145 ms (= 55 ms × 39 frames). That is, the output completion time of the serial signal output from the external output terminal P40 takes about 2 seconds.

  The external output terminal P40, for example, a photo coupler, a relay, and the like for inputting a serial signal output from the pachinko gaming machine to the hall con (management device) while keeping the hall con (management device) and the pachinko gaming machine isolated. , And a transmission element such as photo MOS. It is necessary to determine the communication specification of serial data in consideration of the specification of the transfer element (minimum time of ON and OFF of data).

  The terminal configuration of the external output terminal P40 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram for describing a terminal configuration of the external output terminal P40. The terminal number (1) is a terminal whose terminal color is white and which outputs information on a winning ball. Specifically, in the terminal number (1), a pulse signal that becomes 0.1 seconds ON and then 0.1 seconds 0FF is output for every 10 winning balls. The terminal number (2) is a terminal whose terminal color is green and which outputs information of door / frame open (ON at open). Specifically, in the terminal number (2), a signal is output which turns on while the glass door of the gaming machine and the gaming machine frame are open. The terminal number (3) is a terminal whose terminal color is gray and which outputs information on the number of times all symbols have been determined. Specifically, in the terminal number (3), a pulse signal which is ON for 0.5 seconds is output each time the special symbol is stopped. The terminal number (4) is a terminal whose terminal color is yellow and which outputs information on all starting ports. Specifically, in the terminal number (4), a pulse signal that is turned on for 0.1 second and then turned off for 0.1 second is output for each winning on the start winning opening.

  The terminal number (5) is a terminal whose terminal color is black and which outputs information of the big hit 1. Specifically, in the terminal number (5), a signal that is ON during the big hit is output. The terminal number (6) is a terminal whose terminal color is pink and which outputs information of the big hit 2. Specifically, in the terminal number (6), a signal which is ON during the large hit and high base is output. The terminal number (7) is a terminal whose terminal color is blue and which outputs information on the out sphere. Specifically, in the terminal number (7), a pulse signal that becomes 0.1 seconds ON and then 0.1 seconds 0FF is output for every 10 out spheres. The detection of the out sphere is performed by the out sphere detection switch P710 shown in FIG. 45, and P11 outputs a pulse signal from the terminal number (7) of the external output terminal P40 every 10 out spheres.

  The terminal number (8) is a terminal whose terminal color is red and which outputs information of performance information. Specifically, in the terminal number (8), a signal corresponding to the calculated base value is output in the performance information update process (FIG. 47; step S14). The terminal number (9) is a terminal whose terminal color is orange and which outputs information on winnings. Specifically, in the terminal number (9), a pulse signal that becomes 0.1 second ON and 0.1 second 0 FF is output for every 10 winning balls at the time of all the winning opening winnings. The terminal number (10) is a terminal whose terminal color is light blue and which outputs security information. Specifically, in the terminal number (10), for example, a signal which is turned on when the power is turned on is output for 30 seconds (however, only when the backup is cleared). In addition, in the terminal number (10), for example, a signal which is turned on when an illegal act (abnormal winning, switch abnormality) is detected is output for 4 minutes, or a signal which is turned on when a game stop target error (magnetic) is detected. , Output for 4 minutes until power off and after power on (after error release).

  In the external output terminal P40, a terminal number (8) for outputting performance information such as a base value and a terminal number (10) for outputting a security signal are different terminals.

  As described above, in a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of winning openings for imparting a gaming value by passing a gaming ball, performance related to the display monitor P29 and the awarded gaming value (for example, winning balls etc.) A main substrate P11 capable of executing display control for calculating information (predetermined information) and displaying the performance information on a display monitor P29, and an external output terminal P40 capable of outputting a signal to the outside are provided. The main board P11 can output a serial signal (specific signal) for specifying performance information from the external output terminal P40. As a result, performance information (for example, a base value etc.) displayed on the gaming machine can be output to the outside of the gaming machine such as a hall controller (management device) or a data lamp so as to be identifiable.

  The main substrate P11 has reached 60000 spheres of out spheres when predetermined conditions corresponding to the number of game balls launched (for example, when the power is turned on (step S501; YES), when a big hit occurs (step S502; YES) Every time (in the case of any of step S503; YES), it is possible to output a serial signal from the external output terminal P40 to the outside of the gaming machine such as a hall controller (management device) or a data lamp. Thus, performance information (for example, a base value and the like) can be notified to the outside each time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a change in performance relating to the provision of gaming value in the gaming machine can be grasped outside at any time.

  The external output terminal P40 has a plurality of terminals including a terminal number (8) (specific terminal) for outputting a serial signal. The main board P11 can output the security signal from a terminal number (10) different from the terminal number (8) among the plurality of terminals of the external output terminal P40 in response to the abnormality detection (error detection). This makes it possible to distinguish between the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine and the predetermined information and to notify the outside.

  The CPU (P103) can output identification information (for example, "model name" and "main chip ID") for identifying a gaming machine to the outside together with performance information (for example, a base value or the like). As a result, identification information and performance information can be managed in association with each other in a hall con (management device) outside the gaming machine, and accordingly, the hall con (management device) can be more appropriately managed. Also, in the external output terminal P40, it has been described that the performance information such as the base value is output from the terminal number (8), but a gaming machine that can be controlled in setting change mode and confirmation mode (big hit probability of big hit lottery according to set value In the gaming machine in which) changes, a signal (serial signal) corresponding to the setting value may be output from the terminal number (8) after the end of the setting change mode or the confirmation mode. Of course, a signal (serial signal) corresponding to the set value may be output from the external output terminal P40 other than the terminal number (8).

  In the above example, the main substrate P11 notified the performance information (for example, the base value etc.) to the outside whenever the predetermined condition is satisfied. However, based on the performance information calculated in the performance information update process on the main substrate P11, base abnormality determination (for example, when the base value in the low base state is less than 30) is performed, and base abnormality is externally performed in the case of base abnormality. It may output a signal that can identify occurrence of As a result, the occurrence of the base abnormality can be specified by the hall control (management device) outside the gaming machine. In addition, in the configuration that outputs a signal that can identify the base abnormality, the base abnormality determination is performed when the total number of outs is 6000 or more (corresponding to the one hour game period) in consideration of the convergence of the gaming performance. It is preferable to output a signal that can identify the base abnormality or the base abnormality. Also, base abnormality determination may be performed each time the total number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000). Furthermore, the signal that can identify the base abnormality may be output from the terminal of the terminal number (8) of the external output terminal P40, the terminal of the terminal number (10), or another terminal.

  Even in the case of the P unit 2 which is an enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, performance information (predetermined information) regarding the added gaming value is calculated, and the performance information is displayed on the performance display monitor 40. And an output terminal (connection terminal with CU3) capable of outputting a signal to the outside. The frame control board 17 can output a serial signal (FIG. 5; Hall control signal) for specifying performance information to the CU 3. CU3 can be output from the external output terminal 340 to the hall controller (management device).

  The external output terminal 340 (see FIG. 4) may include both a serial terminal and a parallel terminal shown in FIG. As a result, the CU 3 can be connected to a conventional hall computer having only a parallel terminal. When the terminal configuration of the external output terminal 340 is the configuration shown in FIG. 50, the terminal number (8) for outputting performance information such as the base value and the terminal number for outputting a security signal also for the external output terminal 340 The terminal is different from (10). Further, although not shown, the terminal for connecting the P base 2 and the CU 3 may be configured such that the terminal for outputting the performance information and the terminal for outputting the security signal are different from each other.

  Further, even in the case of the P base 2 which is an enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, the frame control board 17 satisfies a predetermined condition corresponding to the number of game balls emitted (for example, when power is turned on, When a big hit occurs, the number of balls out reaches 60000 balls), and a serial signal can be output from the external output terminal 340 to the outside of the gaming machine such as a hall controller (management device) or a data lamp. Thus, performance information (for example, a base value and the like) can be notified to the outside each time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a change in performance relating to the provision of gaming value in the gaming machine can be grasped outside at any time.

  Furthermore, even in the case of P base 2 which is an enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, identification information (for example, “model name” and “type name”) for identifying the gaming machine by the CPU of frame control board 17 The main chip ID “) can be output to the outside together with performance information (for example, a base value). As a result, identification information and performance information can be managed in association with each other in a hall con (management device) outside the gaming machine, and accordingly, the hall con (management device) can be more appropriately managed.

<Configuration of Embodiment>
(1) An enclosed type gaming machine in which a gaming ball is enclosed, and a gaming apparatus connected communicably to the gaming machine, for enabling gaming with a gaming machine using gaming value owned by a player Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-042799) discloses a gaming system including a unit). In the gaming system disclosed in Patent Document 1, information such as the number of gaming balls for playing a game with a gaming machine is transmitted by bidirectionally communicating between a gaming machine and a gaming apparatus (unit). doing. However, in the gaming system of Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the method of transmitting information exchanged between the gaming machine and the gaming device (unit) from the viewpoint of stability and safety. The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming system capable of stably and safely transmitting information communicated between the gaming machine and the gaming apparatus. It is to be.

(1-1) A gaming machine (for example, P unit 2) capable of communicating with a gaming apparatus (for example, CU3),
Transmission means (for example, CU3 and P unit 2) for transmitting gaming information (for example, a signal related to gaming machine information) relating to a game played on the gaming machine to the gaming device every predetermined period (for example, prescribed period A) Communication control IC 325) for performing
Specific information related to gaming value (for example, a signal relating to counting) at a timing corresponding to a specific period (for example, defined period B or defined period C) shorter than the predetermined period after the transmission means transmits the gaming information And a communication unit (for example, communication control IC 325) for communicating with the game apparatus with respect to a signal relating to lending.

  According to such a configuration, the information transmission can be optimized, and since the transmission timing of the game information and the specific information is divided, it is possible to avoid information congestion.

(1-2) A gaming system comprising a gaming apparatus (e.g., CU3) and a gaming machine (e.g., P unit 2) capable of communicating with the gaming apparatus,
Transmission means (for example, CU3 and P unit 2) for transmitting gaming information (for example, a signal related to gaming machine information) relating to a game played on the gaming machine to the gaming device every predetermined period (for example, prescribed period A) Communication control IC 325) for performing
About the specific information (for example, a signal related to counting) regarding the gaming value at a timing corresponding to a specific period (for example, a prescribed period B) shorter than the predetermined period after the transmitting means transmits the gaming information And communication means (eg, communication control IC 325) for communicating with the device.

  According to such a configuration, the information transmission can be optimized, and since the transmission timing of the game information and the specific information is divided, it is possible to avoid information congestion.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The communication means is
Counting information (for example, regarding the size of gaming value managed in the gaming machine among the specific information) at a timing corresponding to the specific period (for example, the prescribed period B) after the transmitting means transmits the gaming information , Signals related to counting can be transmitted to the gaming device,
Of the specific information at a timing corresponding to a special period (for example, a prescribed period C) different from the specific period within the predetermined period (for example, a prescribed period A) after the transmission means transmits the game information Lending information (for example, a signal relating to lending) relating to the size of the gaming value lent out for the gaming in the gaming machine can be communicated with the gaming apparatus.

  According to such a configuration, since the gaming apparatus transmits lending information from the gaming apparatus at a timing corresponding to the special period, collision of data in the two-way communication can be avoided, and information transmission is optimized. be able to.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
A transmission path (for example, an asynchronous serial communication port) through which the transmission means transmits the gaming information is common to a transmission path through which the communication means transmits the counting information and the lending information (for example, FIG. 6).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the wiring that configures the transmission path, and to optimize the information transmission in the configuration in which the transmission path is made common.

(1-5) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
A transmission path (for example, an asynchronous serial communication port) through which the transmission means transmits the gaming information is common to a transmission path through which the communication means transmits the counting information, and a transmission path through which the communication means transmits the lending information. Are different (e.g., FIG. 9).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the wiring that configures the transmission path, and to optimize the information transmission in the configuration in which the transmission path is made common.

(1-6) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
The transmission path (for example, an asynchronous serial communication port) through which the transmission means transmits the gaming information is different from the transmission path through which the communication means transmits the counting information and the lending information,
The transmission line through which the communication means transmits the counting information and the transmission line through which the communication means transmits the lending information are common (for example, FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the wiring that configures the transmission path, and to optimize the information transmission in the configuration in which the transmission path is made common.

(1-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) and (1-3) to (1-6),
The transmission means transmits installation information (for example, gaming machine installation information among signals relating to gaming machine information) to the gaming apparatus after the power is turned on, and thereafter the signal relating to the gaming information (for example, gaming machine information) Among the above, gaming machine performance information, hall control information and the like are transmitted to the gaming apparatus at predetermined intervals.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine, since the game information can be output without undergoing the authentication process, the processing load can be reduced.

(1-8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) and (1-3) to (1-7),
The transmission means transmits the gaming information to the gaming device every predetermined period regardless of the reception status of the gaming information on the gaming device (for example, regardless of the reception status of gaming information in CU3) Then, the game information is transmitted to the CU 3 every predetermined period A).

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine, there is no need to retransmit the gaming information, there is no need to store past gaming machine information, and the processing load can be reduced.

  (2) In the enclosed type game machine in which the game ball is enclosed, the game machine which performs subtraction of the game point (the number of game balls) is patented based on the ball detection accompanying the ball sending operation in the ball sending step in front of the launch device. Document 2 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-164318) is disclosed. However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, there is a possibility that the timing of subtraction of the gaming point (number of gaming balls) electromagnetically managed does not correspond to the actual firing operation of the launching device, resulting in improper processing. there were. The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming slot for performing subtraction processing of an appropriate gaming point (number of gaming balls) corresponding to the launch operation of the launch device. It is.

(2-1) A gaming machine (e.g., P 2) capable of playing a game by firing game media corresponding to gaming points (e.g., the number of gaming balls);
A launch device (e.g., a launch mechanism 30) for launching game media;
Transport means (for example, a subtractor solenoid 32a, a movable piece 45, etc.) for transporting game media to the launcher;
Signal generation means (e.g., subtraction mechanism 32) for generating a special signal (e.g., subtraction reference signal) corresponding to the emission operation of gaming media in the emission device;
Control means for managing the gaming points and causing the transport means to carry the gaming medium based on the special signal, and subtracting the gaming points based on the special signal (for example, the number of game balls of the frame control board 17 And the management program).

  According to such a configuration, since the transport means performs the transport operation of the game medium based on the special signal, the gaming points are subtracted, so that the subtraction processing of the appropriate gaming points is carried out corresponding to the launch operation of the launch device. realizable.

(2-2) A gaming frame (for example, gaming machine slot 5) of a gaming machine (for example, P platform 2) capable of playing a game by firing game media corresponding to gaming points (for example, the number of gaming balls) There,
A launch device (e.g., a launch mechanism 30) for launching game media;
Transport means for transporting game media to the launcher, such as, for example, a subtraction solenoid 32a or a movable piece 45);
Signal generation means (e.g., subtraction mechanism 32) for generating a special signal (e.g., subtraction reference signal) corresponding to the emission operation of gaming media in the emission device;
Control means for managing the gaming points and causing the transport means to carry the gaming medium based on the special signal, and subtracting the gaming points based on the special signal (for example, the number of game balls of the frame control board 17 And the management program).

  According to such a configuration, since the transport means performs the transport operation of the game medium based on the special signal, the gaming points are subtracted, so that the subtraction processing of the appropriate gaming points is carried out corresponding to the launch operation of the launch device. realizable.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
Launch control means (eg, launch control board 31) for controlling the operation of the launcher;
And frame control means (for example, frame control board 17) as the control means,
The frame control means executes subtraction processing of the managed gaming points based on the reception of the special signal from the emission control means (for example, the frame control board 17 has received a subtraction reference signal) The number of game balls of X-1 is displayed on the number-of-games ball indicator 29 by subtracting 1 from the number of game balls of X based on the following.

  According to such a configuration, the frame control means can realize the subtraction process of the appropriate gaming points in response to the launch operation of the launch device.

(2-4) In the gaming machine of (2-3) above,
The frame control means causes the transport means to carry the gaming medium according to the reception of the special signal from the emission control means (for example, subtraction based on the reception of the subtraction reference signal) By controlling the solenoid 32a, the movable piece 45 is driven to transport the gaming ball p).

  According to such a configuration, the frame control means can realize appropriate conveyance of the game ball in response to the launch operation of the launch device.

(2-5) In the gaming machine of (2-3) or (2-4) above,
The transport means includes an entry sensor (eg, a subtractive mechanism entry sensor 32b) for detecting the entry of gaming media,
The frame control means executes a subtraction process of the managed gaming points based on the detection of the game medium by the entry sensor after receiving the special signal from the emission control means (for example, subtraction) When the mechanism entrance sensor 32b is turned on and the gaming ball p is detected, the number of gaming balls of X-1 is displayed on the gaming ball number display 29 by subtracting 1 from the number of X gaming balls.

  According to such a configuration, the frame control means can realize the subtraction process of the gaming points corresponding to the firing operation of the launching device and the operation of the transport mechanism.

(2-6) In the gaming machine of (2-3) to (2-5) above,
The transport means includes a discharge sensor (e.g., a subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c) for detecting discharge of gaming media,
The frame control means can determine a transport error of the game medium based on a detection state of the discharge sensor within a predetermined period after receiving the special signal from the emission control means (for example, a subtraction reference signal is If the subtraction mechanism outlet sensor 32c is in the on state 16 ms after the on state, it is determined that the ball is clogged).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to detect a malfunction of the operation by the transport mechanism such as occurrence of a ball clog.

(2-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2-3) to (2-6),
The frame control means can communicate with the game control means (for example, the main control board 16), and a predetermined signal for notifying the occurrence of the special event (for example, based on the occurrence of the special event (for example, an error) For example, an error signal is sent to the game control means,
The game control means executes a shot stop process (for example, stops the output of a shot permission signal) based on the reception of the predetermined signal.

  According to such a configuration, the firing operation can be stopped in response to the occurrence of the special event detected by the frame control means.

  (3) The enclosed type game machine in which the game balls are enclosed is composed of a game board and a game machine frame, and the game board is provided with a main control board and a frame control board on the game machine frame side. Patent Document 3 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-158716) discloses a gaming machine capable of notifying also an error detected on the frame control board side on the game board side, in addition to notifying on the gaming machine frame side. However, in the configuration where it is possible to notify an error detected on the frame control board side by voice output, like the gaming machine of Patent Document 3, in addition to notifying the detected error on the gaming machine frame side, even on the game board side If notification is possible, notification of an error detected on the gaming machine frame side and notification of an error detected on the main control board side of the gaming board may overlap, and it becomes rather difficult to recognize an error. there is a possibility. Furthermore, when it is possible to mount a game board of a different manufacturer on a common gaming machine frame, if there is no provision for an error priority to be notified, when a game board of a certain manufacturer is mounted on a gaming machine frame The error detected on the frame control board side is notified and given priority, and when the game board of another maker is mounted on the gaming machine frame, the error detected on the main control board side is given priority and notified and unified error notification I can not do it. The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and the purpose thereof is that even if it is possible to notify an error on the gaming machine side and the game board side, the error notification is duplicated. It is providing a gaming machine and a game slot which can avoid being performed and can perform unified error notification.

(3-1) A gaming machine (for example, P platform 2) including a gaming board (for example, gaming board 26) and a gaming slot (for example, gaming machine slot 5) to which the gaming board can be attached,
The game board is
First control means (for example, the main control board 16) for controlling the progress of the game;
First voice output means (for example, voice output controlled by effect control board 15 (game board side speaker 270B)),
The play space is
Second control means (for example, frame control board 17) for managing information on gaming value;
Second voice output means (eg, voice output controlled by frame side effect control board 15A (game machine frame side speaker 270A)),
The first control means can detect the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, an error detected by the main control board 16),
A predetermined notification (for example, an error notification) based on the detection of the predetermined event by the first control unit is performed by the first sound output unit.
The second control means can detect the occurrence of a specific event (for example, an error detected by the frame control board 17) different from the predetermined event,
When the predetermined notification is not performed by the first voice output unit, a specific notification based on the detection of the specific event by the second control unit is performed by the second voice output unit,
The specific notification is not performed by the second sound output unit when the predetermined notification is performed by the first sound output unit (for example, the game ball circulation device abnormality (error on the frame control board 17 side) When the code = F17) is detected, when the main control board 16 does not report an error, the game ball circulation device abnormality is notified, and the main control board 16 reports an error. Notification of the game ball circulation system abnormality is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid duplication of notification based on an event on the gaming board side and the gaming machine frame side, and to perform unified error notification.

(3-2) The first control means (for example, the main control board 16) for controlling the progress of the game, and the first sound output means (for example, the sound output controlled by the effect control board 15) (1) A game board (for example, a game) in which a predetermined notification (for example, an error notification) based on detection of a predetermined event (for example, an error detected by the main control board 16) by the control unit A game slot (for example, the gaming machine slot 5) of a gaming machine (for example, P platform 2) to which the board 26) can be attached,
Second control means (for example, frame control board 17) for managing information on gaming value;
Second audio output means (for example, audio output controlled by the frame side effect control board 15A);
The second control means can detect the occurrence of a specific event (for example, an error detected by the frame control board 17) different from the predetermined event,
When the predetermined notification is not performed by the first voice output unit, a specific notification based on the detection of the specific event by the second control unit is performed by the second voice output unit,
The specific notification is not performed by the second sound output unit when the predetermined notification is performed by the first sound output unit (for example, the game ball circulation device abnormality (error on the frame control board 17 side) When the code = F17) is detected, when the main control board 16 does not report an error, the game ball circulation device abnormality is notified, and the main control board 16 reports an error. Notification of the game ball circulation system abnormality is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid duplication of notification based on an event on the gaming board side and the gaming machine frame side, and to perform unified error notification.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above,
The second control means is
It is possible to detect the occurrence of a special event (for example, an error informing the main control board 16 side) different from the specific event,
When the occurrence of the special event is detected, information on detection of the special event is transmitted to the first control means (for example, information on detection of the error (special event) to the main control board 16) Send),
The first control means can notify by the first voice output means based on the reception of the information related to the detection of the special event (for example, the information related to the detection of the error (special event) Based on the reception, an audio output controlled by the effect control board 15 (the notification of the error is performed by the gaming board side speaker 270B).

  According to such a configuration, the occurrence of the special event detected by the second control means can be appropriately notified.

(3-4) In the gaming machine of (3-3) above,
The second control means is
A program (communication process shown in FIG. 37) used for communication control with the first control means is stored in the specific area (for example, in the use area),
Detectable events are different between the process executed in the specific area and the process executed outside the specific area (for example, outside the used area), and the event detected by the process executed in the specific area is The program can be executed and transmitted to the first control means (for example, an error (event) detected by a process executed in a use area of a user program is executed a program (in particular, a communication process) It can be sent to the main control board 16).

  According to such a configuration, processing can be executed without straddling the inside of the specific area of the user program and the outside of the specific area.

(3-5) In the gaming machine of (3-3) or (3-4) above,
The first control means is capable of controlling the firing operation of the launching device (e.g., the launching mechanism 30) and stops the launching operation of the launching device based on the reception of the information related to the detection of the special event.

  According to such a configuration, the first control means can stop the firing operation in response to the occurrence of the special event detected by the second control means.

(3-6) In the gaming machine of (3-1) to (3-5) above,
When the second control means detects the occurrence of any one of the specific event and the special event, the display unit (for example, the game ball) regardless of the detection situation of the predetermined event by the first control means. Information that can identify the detected event is displayed on the number display 29).

  According to such a configuration, the detected event can be displayed in an identifiable manner regardless of the control state of the game board side.

  (4) Patent Document 4 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-90775) discloses a configuration in which information such as stored model information of a gaming machine can be output to the outside in the gaming machine. Further, Patent Document 5 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-172808) discloses a configuration in which individual identification information of a gaming machine can be output to the outside at the time of initialization, at the time of a big hit, and at the time of abnormality occurrence. However, in the gaming machine of the patent document, although the one that outputs information such as the model information of the gaming machine and the individual identification information of the gaming machine to the outside is disclosed, in the gaming machine that performs gaming performance information, the display is displayed on the display monitor It was not possible to output the content of the game performance being played to the outside and confirm it on the outside. That is, in order to confirm the content of the game performance displayed on the display monitor, it is necessary to perform the door opening work of the gaming machine, and the management efficiency is lowered. The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of specifying the predetermined information displayed on the gaming machine to the outside.

(4-1) A plurality of predetermined areas (for example, a large winning opening 271, a normal winning opening 272 to 274, and a starting winning opening 275 for giving a gaming value by passing a game medium (for example, a game ball) ~ 277) and the like, and
Display means (for example, performance display monitor 40, display monitor P29);
Control capable of executing display control for calculating predetermined information related to the provided gaming value (for example, performance display arithmetic processing in FIG. 38, performance information update processing in FIG. 47), and displaying the predetermined information on the display means Means (for example, the frame control board 17 and the main board P11);
And signal output means capable of outputting signals to the outside,
The control means can output a specific signal (for example, a hall con signal, serial data) for specifying the predetermined information from the signal output means (for example, to the outside from the external output terminal 340 and the external output terminal P40) Output).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined information displayed on the gaming machine can be output to the outside in a specific manner.

(4-2) In the gaming machine of (4-1) above,
The control means achieves a predetermined condition corresponding to the number of game media released (for example, when the power is turned on (step S501; YES), when a big hit occurs (step S502; YES), the number of out balls reaches 60000 balls The signal output unit can output the specific signal to the outside each time (in the case of any of step S503; YES).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the predetermined information to the outside whenever the predetermined condition is satisfied, and it is possible to grasp the change in the performance regarding the provision of the game value in the gaming machine at any time on the outside.

(4-3) In the above (4-1) or (4-2) gaming machine,
The signal output means has a plurality of terminals including a specific terminal (for example, terminal number (8) in FIG. 50) for outputting the specific signal,
The control means receives a security signal from a terminal different from the specific terminal (for example, terminal number (10) in FIG. 50) among the plurality of terminals of the signal output means in response to abnormality detection (for example, error detection). It is possible to output.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to distinguish the occurrence of abnormality of the gaming machine and the predetermined information and to notify the outside.

(4-4) In the above gaming machines (4-1) to (4-3),
The control means can output identification information (for example, "model name" and "main chip ID") for identifying the gaming machine to the outside along with the predetermined information.

  According to such a configuration, since the identification information and the predetermined information can be associated and managed in the management apparatus outside the gaming machine, the management apparatus can manage more appropriately.

<Modification>
(1) When the operation switch for displaying the character ratio / continuous character ratio provided on the frame control board 17 is operated, the character ratio / continuous character is displayed on the performance display monitor 40 (display monitor P29) The ratio may be displayed. In addition, by operating the operation switch (for example, the error release switch, the RAM clear switch) for displaying the character object ratio provided on the frame control substrate 17, the character object ratio is displayed, and the object is displayed on the frame control substrate 17. The continuous character ratio may be displayed by operating the operation switch (for example, ball pull switch, gaming ball clear switch) for displaying the continuous character ratio provided. At this time, the fact that the gaming machine frame 5 is open may be added as a display condition.

  (2) The character ratio u and the continuous character ratio v may be displayed on the performance display monitor 40 (display monitor P29). Further, it may be displayed on a part other than the performance display monitor 40 of the gaming machine, for example, may be displayed on the display unit 312 or displayed on the gaming ball number display 29. It may be Even in the case where the display is performed in a portion other than the performance display monitor 40, the display may be performed according to a predetermined operation. Also, it may be displayed on a dedicated display different from the performance display monitor 40. For example, a dedicated display may be provided on the main control board 16.

  (3) The character ratio u and the continuous character ratio v are calculated by the frame control unit 171 and displayed. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the character ratio u and the continuous character ratio v are calculated or displayed by a control unit other than the frame control unit 171 of the gaming machine, for example, the main control unit 161 of the main control board 16. You may make it

  (4) In the start winning opening 276 described above, the gaming ball may not be able to win in a state where the bonus is closed. The game ball can receive a prize and is in an open state both in the closed state (in the inactive state of the item) and in the open state (in the active state of the item) of the start-up winning opening 276. It may be easier to win than the closed state.

  (5) In the embodiment and modification mentioned above, the above-mentioned predetermined information was specified by a game machine or a game device, and was transmitted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned predetermined information is card management for managing a card (hall server 801, hall computer, etc.) inside the game arcade or an external server (game machine management server 802, CU3) It may be specified by a management device such as a card management server of a company.

  (6) In the management device or game device which has received the predetermined information, the predetermined information itself (for example, the determination result of the propriety of the base, the character ratio or the continuous character ratio) It is possible to monitor the abnormality of the object ratio and to notify the abnormality when it is judged to be an abnormality, or to specify predetermined information (for example, low base time base, high base time base, continuous role ratio, role property ratio, out Base, character ratio or continuous character ratio is calculated from the number of balls + number of safe balls, number of out balls + number of safe balls per winning opening), the abnormality is monitored, and an abnormality is notified when it is determined to be abnormal. You may do it.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the above-described predetermined information is specified by the frame control unit 171 of the frame control board 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be specified by another control unit of the gaming machine, such as the main control unit 161 of the main control board 16.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment or modification, when predetermined information is specified in the gaming machine or gaming device, an abnormality may be notified on the basis of the predetermined information in the gaming machine or gaming device.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, when communication is disabled (off-line state) when transmitting the above-mentioned predetermined information to the outside of the game arcade, a game machine on the game arcade side, a game apparatus, The predetermined information may be temporarily stored in the management device, and the predetermined information may be transmitted to an external management device when communication is restored.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the base, the character item ratio and the continuous character product ratio are calculated, and the predetermined information described above is transmitted at predetermined intervals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described predetermined information may be transmitted periodically (for example, every hour).

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the fact that the base, the character ratio and the continuous character ratio are abnormal means that the performance display monitor 40 which is a 7-segment LED display of the frame control board 17 (FIG. 4, FIG. It is made to be notified by displaying on the display part of 42). This notification may be performed in response to a specific operation. Also, the value of the base, the character ratio or the continuous character ratio may be displayed on the display unit of the frame control board 17. Further, the display unit may be displayed on a display unit, such as the display unit 312, which can be viewed by a player different from the display unit which the player can not normally see, such as the display unit of the frame control board 17. In this case, the display may be displayed in response to a specific operation on the touch panel of the display 312. In addition, even if there is no specific operation, it may be displayed at all times. Also, even if the base, the character ratio and the continuous character ratio are abnormal, and at least one or more of the base, the character ratio and the continuous character ratio are displayed. Good. Also, information that suggests any one or more of these pieces of information (eg, displaying a red icon, redning the background) or related information (eg, base, character ratio or continuous character ratio) A graph display such as a bar graph or a line graph may be displayed.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, when it is determined that the base, the character ratio and the continuous character ratio continue to be abnormal, when it is determined that the abnormality is resolved, information indicating that is It may be transmitted to a management device outside or inside the game arcade.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  2 pachinko gaming machine, 3 card units, 16 main control boards, 17 frame control boards, 26 gaming boards, 29 gaming ball number indicator, 171 frame control section, 309 card insertion / ejection slot, 319 replay button, 320 IR light reception Unit, 321 ball lending button, 322 return button, 323 CU control unit.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising a gaming board and a gaming slot to which the gaming board can be attached,
The game board is
First control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Including first voice output means,
The play space is
Second control means for managing information on gaming value;
And second sound output means,
The first control means can detect the occurrence of a predetermined event,
A predetermined notification based on the detection of the predetermined event by the first control means is performed by the first voice output means,
The second control means can detect the occurrence of a specific event different from the predetermined event,
When the predetermined notification is not performed by the first voice output unit, a specific notification based on the detection of the specific event by the second control unit is performed by the second voice output unit,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific notification is not performed by the second sound output unit when the predetermined notification is performed by the first sound output unit. A game including a first control means for controlling the progress of the game and a first sound output means, wherein the first sound output means performs a predetermined notification based on detection of a predetermined event by the first control means. It is a play space of a gaming machine to which a board can be attached,
Second control means for managing information on gaming value;
And second sound output means,
The second control means can detect the occurrence of a specific event different from the predetermined event,
When the predetermined notification is not performed by the first voice output unit, a specific notification based on the detection of the specific event by the second control unit is performed by the second voice output unit,
A game slot in which the specific notification is not performed by the second sound output unit when the predetermined notification is performed by the first sound output unit.

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