JP2019122878A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suitably inspect a game machine.SOLUTION: A main controller 162 of a Pachinko machine includes an MPU 602 mounted onto a main control board 601. The MPU 602 is electrically connected to an electric accessory drive part 71b of a lower side operation ball entry part, a variable ball entry drive part 65c of a variable ball entry device 65, a notification/performance controller 143, and an external board 213 as game equipment. The main control board 601 includes an output terminal as a winning terminal. The game equipment, such as a lower side operation ball entry part 63, is connected to the MPU 602 via the winning terminal. An inspection connector 231 is connected to the winning terminal via an inspection passage in addition to the game equipment. By performing a signal output inspection while an inspection device is being connected to the inspection connector 231, it can be checked that a signal outputted from the MPU 602 is appropriately inputted to the winning terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among gaming machines such as pachinko machines, there are machines in which a lottery is performed during a game and a player is given a profit by winning the lottery. For example, there is a game in which a variable lottery apparatus is opened when a winning lottery is performed by winning the gaming ball in the operation opening and the winning lottery is won (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the game balls are paid out by the game balls being won in the variable winning device.

JP 2005-74175 A

  Here, various inspections are performed on the gaming machine. However, inspection of gaming machines still has room for improvement.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to preferably inspect a gaming machine.

The present invention
Game means for executing a predetermined operation as the game progresses;
Control means for controlling the gaming means;
In order to control the gaming means by the control means, the control means enables output from the control means to the gaming means for a predetermined control signal which changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state. Control output means,
In order to check that the control signal is properly output from the control output means, the control means changes from the control means to an inspection signal which changes between the high state and the low state and which is different from the control signal. Test output means for enabling output towards the
It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, inspection of a gaming machine can be suitably performed.

It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view of an inner frame. It is a front view of a back pack unit. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol displayed on a display screen of a symbol display device. It is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on a display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for the etc. lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing in MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flow chart which shows game times control processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flow chart which shows game state transition processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize opening and closing processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flow chart which shows electronic switch opening and closing control processing. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a main control apparatus. It is a circuit diagram showing composition of a main control unit. It is a timing chart when powering on a pachinko machine. It is a circuit diagram showing composition of a main control unit in a 2nd embodiment. It is a timing chart when powering on a pachinko machine. It is a circuit diagram showing the composition of the main control unit in a 3rd embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a signal output inspection process. It is a timing chart in case a signal output inspection is performed. It is a circuit diagram showing the composition of the main control unit in a 4th embodiment.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a "pachinko machine"), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded manner. In addition, in FIG. 2, the structure in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is abbreviate | omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main unit 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential component, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on an island facility of the game arcade.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 in an openable / closable manner. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to the connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and the lower connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11 is further fixed. A side support fitting 18 is provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 constitute a support mechanism, and the support mechanism rotates the left side of the gaming machine main part 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10 on the base end side. The right side is the front end side of the rotation, and can be rotated forward of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main part 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack disposed behind the inner frame 13. And a unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is rotatably supported relative to the outer frame 11. In detail, the inner frame 13 is pivotable forward with the left side as the pivoting base end and the right side as the pivoting tip side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be pivoted forward with the left side as a pivoting base end and the right side as a pivoting tip side in a front view. In addition, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated backward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip end side in a front view ( See Figure 3).

<Front door frame 14>
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape has substantially the same shape as the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame 20 so that almost the entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front, and the window 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. It is closed from the back side of the front door frame 14.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder for holding the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition part that divides the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front and back across the partition part. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the game area PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23, while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in the state.

  In addition, it is not necessary to unitize both the glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and it is good also as a structure which attaches each glass panel 23 with respect to the frame 20 separately. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and crime prevention, it is preferable to adopt a plurality of glass panels and make the respective glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency in place of the glass panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, along the periphery of the window portion 21, an annular illumination portion 26 incorporating light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the annular electric decoration part 26, lighting and blinking are performed according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach time, and the like. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 which lights up at the time of a predetermined error is provided at the top of the pachinko machine 10 at the center of the annular electric decorative unit 26 and further to the left and right side thereof A ball ramp 28 is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the right and left award ball lamp units 28, to which sound effects and the like according to the game state are output.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the front side are vertically arranged in parallel. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 opening similarly upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper tray 33 has a function for temporarily storing game balls paid out from the later described payout device and guiding the game balls to the game ball launch mechanism side described later while aligning them in a line. Further, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing the game balls which become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  A game ball emission handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower side bulging portion 32 so as to protrude to the front side. By operating the game ball emission handle 41, a game ball is emitted from a game ball emission mechanism described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a front door upper tray passage communicating with the upper tray 33 and a front door lower tray passage communicating with the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner portion, and the receiving portion is divided into right and left portions by a partition wall, whereby the inlet of the front door side upper tray passage is formed. A portion and an inlet portion of the lower door passage on the front door side are defined. The gaming balls entering the front door upper tray passage are guided to the upper tray 33, and the gaming balls entering the front door lower tray passage are guided to the lower tray 34.

  Protruding shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projection shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of metal fittings 49 extending rearward are juxtaposed in the vertical direction on the pivoting tip side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hooks 49 constitute a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

<Inner frame 13>
Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 2 and 3. The inner frame 13 mainly includes a resin base 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the resin base 50 is disposed close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the resin base 50 (specifically, the lower end thereof), and when the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the resin base 50 is placed on the curtain plate .

  Support fittings 51 and 52 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. Shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 51 and 52, and the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by inserting the protruding shafts of the front door frame 14 into these shaft holes. ing.

  At the front end of the resin base 50 on the front end side, insertion holes for inserting a hook 49 provided on the back of the front door frame 14 are provided. In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 3, a locking device 55 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is arranged to be hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 such that the front door frame 14 can not be opened by being locked to the locking device 55 (specifically, the front door hook receiving member) through the insertion hole. The locking device 55 also has an inner frame wedge member 57 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. When the inner frame wedge member 57 is hooked on the wedge receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main portion 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  In the lower right corner of the resin base 50, a cylinder lock 58 for unlocking the locking device 55 is installed. The cylinder lock 58 is integrated with the locking device 55, and turning the key inserted in the key hole of the cylinder lock 58 to the right unlocks the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 and inserts it into the key hole of the cylinder lock 58. The locking device 55 is configured such that the locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released when the key is turned to the left.

  A substantially elliptical window hole 54 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 50, and the window hole 54 is closed from the rear by the game board 60 mounted on the resin base 50. The game board 60 has a wooden plywood and a sheet material covering a front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface is exposed to the front side of the resin base 50 through the window hole 54. On the exposed portion, that is, on the front surface of the game board 60, a game area PE where a game ball flows down is formed. The game board 60 is not limited to wooden, and may be made of synthetic resin.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 4, the game board 60 (in particular, various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 60. As shown in FIG.

<Game board 60>
The game board 60 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). At each opening, a general winning opening 61, operation ball entering units 62 and 63, a variable ball entering device 65, a through gate 66, a variable display unit 67 and the like are disposed. When the ball is entered into the general winning opening 61, the operation ball entering unit 62, 63, or the variable ball entering device 65, it is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the back side of the game board 60, and based on the detection result The player is provided with benefits such as the payout of a predetermined number of winning balls.

  In addition, an out port 68 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 60, and game balls which have not entered the various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 68. Here, entering the ball means that the game ball passes through the predetermined opening site, and the game ball is discharged from the game area PE after passing through the opening site as well as passing through the opening site Also included is an aspect in which the game area PE is not discharged later. However, in the following description, in order to distinguish clearly from the entry of the game ball to the out port 68, the entry into the general winning opening 61, the operation entry section 62, 63, the variable entry device 65, the through gate 66. Express the ball also as a winning.

  In addition, the game board 60 is provided with a large number of game nails 69 for dispersing and adjusting the flow paths of the game balls appropriately, and various members (features) such as a windmill are disposed. . The flow paths of the game balls are differentiated by various configurations such as the game nails 69 and the windmills, and the above-mentioned winning of the general winning opening 61 and the like is adjusted to occur with an appropriate probability.

  The variable display unit 67 is disposed at the center of the game board 60, and around the variable display unit 67, the operation ball storage portions 62, 63 and the like are disposed. The operation ball receiving portions 62 and 63 are vertically arranged below the variable display unit 67. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the upper operating ball receiving portion will be referred to as the “upper operating ball receiving portion 62”, and the lower operating ball portion will be referred to as the “lower operating ball receiving portion 63”. The upper operation ball receiving portion 62 and the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 have an upper operation port 62a and a lower operation port 63a into which gaming balls flow.

  In particular, the lower operating entry section (lottery trigger entry section) 63 is provided with a motorized jack 71 as an opening / closing ball entry assisting device (ball entry assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric part 71 has a pair of left and right movable pieces 71a and a solenoid-type electric part drive part 71b for driving the movable pieces 71a. The motorized accessory drive unit 71b is connected to a main control device described later, and based on a signal from the main control device, allows the ball to enter the lower operation port 63a in an open state (support state or guide state) The configuration is such that switching is made to a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) in which entering the ball into the lower operation opening 63a is disabled. It should be noted that it is sufficient for the electric combination 71 to be switchable between the first state and the second state in which winning is more likely to occur than the first state, and it is not necessary to be switchable to the open / closed state. .

  In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set, which differ in the mode of support by the motorized jack 71. Specifically, in the support mode, when compared in the situation where the firing of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the frequency at which the motorized role piece 71 is opened per unit time is compared. The low frequency support mode (or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (or high frequency guide state) are set to be relatively high and low.

  In the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the lower operation opening 63a is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Then, when a winning on the lower operation opening 63a occurs, payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls is executed. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player can play a game while suppressing consumption (investment) of holding balls.

  The through gates 66 are respectively disposed in the right and left areas of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE, and the winning is won by the lottery using the passage of the through gates 66 of the game ball as a trigger. In this case, the motor-operated combination 71 is in an open state for a preset time.

  In addition, when the ball entry to the upper operation ball entry unit 62 occurs, the payout of the three game balls is executed, and when the ball entry to the lower operation ball entry unit 63 occurs, the four games Although the balls are paid out, the number of game balls paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower operating ball receiving portion 63 with respect to the upper operating ball receiving portion 62, the number of payouts for the lower operating ball receiving portion 63 is set larger than the payout for the upper operating ball receiving portion 62. It is preferable to do.

  The variable ball entry device (special ball entry device or special ball entry means) 65 is disposed to the right of the variable display unit 67. The variable ball entry device 65 is provided with a special winning opening 65a leading to the back side of the game board 60 and an opening / closing mechanism as an opening / closing means for opening and closing the special winning opening 65a. The said opening-and-closing mechanism has the opening-and-closing door 65b as an opening-and-closing member for big winning opening 65a.

  The open / close door 65b is switched to an open state (an assist state or a reception state) in which the game ball can or can not enter the ball and a closed state (a non-assist state or a non reception state) in which the ball is impossible or difficult It is possible. In addition, the open / close door 65b is connected to a variable ball drive unit 65c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and normally the open / close door 65b is maintained closed. When the player wins the shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the lottery, it is switched to the open state.

  Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which transition is made when a big hit is won. As an opening aspect of the variable ball entry device 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a plurality of rounds with a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of winnings taken as one round. The opening and closing door 65b is set to repeat the opening with the upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment).

  Here, supplementary description will be given of the arrangement of the operation ball entering portions 62 and 63 and the variable ball entering device 65. When the gaming ball is fired toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 (left route: see dashed line), the gaming ball having passed the side of the variable display unit 67 is variable in the gaming area PE It is easy to be guided to the lower area of the display unit 67, that is, the area where the upper actuating ball receiving portion 62 and the lower actuating ball receiving portion 63 are disposed. At this time, the game ball which has passed both the operation ball entering portions 62 and 63 is discharged out of the game area PE through the out port 68. On the other hand, the variable ball entry device 65 is disposed at a position where the game ball having flowed down the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 can not be reached. For this reason, entering the large winning opening 65a of the gaming ball launched toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 is avoided.

  In addition, when the game ball is fired toward the area which becomes the right side of the variable display unit 67 (right route: see the two-dot chain line), the game ball which has passed the side of the variable display unit 67 is a variable ball entry device Go down to 65. In the variable ball entry device 65, a guiding portion 65d is formed which guides the game ball toward the area below the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE (specifically, the lower operation ball entry portion 63), The game ball passing through the large winning opening 65 a of the variable ball entry device 65 flows downward toward the lower operation ball entry unit 63. And the game ball which passed the said lower side operation ball entry part 63 is discharged | emitted out of the game area PE through the out port 68. FIG.

  Here, with regard to the upper operation ball entry unit 62, the game ball launched toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 is disposed at a position where it can not be reached. For this reason, while the game ball is permitted to enter into both the variable ball entry device 65 and the lower operation light entering portion 63, the ball entering into the upper operation light entering portion 62 is avoided.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the through gates 66 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 67, even if the game ball is fired toward either the left or right of the variable display unit 67 ( The support function by the electric role 71 of the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is secured even if the game situation is divided according to the game situation.

  Next, the variable display unit 67 will be described. The variable display unit 67 is provided with a symbol display device 75 that variably displays symbols by using a winning on the operation ball entry units 62 and 63 as a trigger. Further, a center frame 76 is disposed on the variable display unit 67 so as to surround the symbol display device 75.

  The symbol display device 75 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content on the display screen 75a is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, symbols are displayed side by side, for example, in the upper, middle, and lower positions, and these symbols are displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. Then, when symbols of a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed on an effective line set in advance, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) will occur.

  The operation ball entering units 62 and 63 are disposed at positions closer to the variable display unit 67. Since a big hit may occur triggered by a win on the operating ball 62, 63, the player pays attention to whether or not the winning ball 62, 63 is played, and whether a big hit is generated or not. It is considered that attention is paid to the symbol display device 75 for grasping. Providing the operation ball receiving portions 62 and 63 closer to the variable display unit 67 is a device for concentrating the portion that the player wants to focus on around the variable display unit 67.

  A main display unit 81 is disposed on the side of the actuating ball receiving portions 62 and 63 (below the variable ball receiving device 65). The main display unit 81 is disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and protrudes forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the front of the game board 60. The front of the main display unit 81 is opposed to the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) which allows the gaming area PE to be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further the rear display panel The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. Thereby, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 81.

  In a portion of the main display unit 81 facing the glass unit 22, a main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided. The main display portion D is a display portion DU for the upper operation entering portion that displays a lottery result based on winning on the upper operation entering portion 62 (the upper operation opening 62a), and a lower operation entering portion 63 (the lower side A lower operation ball display unit DL for displaying a lottery result performed based on a winning on the operation port 63a).

  The upper operation ball display unit DU is triggered by a winning on the upper operation ball 62, and the variation display of the pattern is performed. As a result of the stop of the fluctuation display, the winning on the upper operation ball 62 is performed. Clearly show the results of the internal If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the upper operation ball entering unit 62 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the fluctuation display is stopped at the display unit DU for the upper operation ball entering unit After the predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result, the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode.

  In the lower operation ball entry display unit DL, a change display of a pattern is performed using a winning on the lower operation ball entry unit 63 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the fluctuation display, the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is displayed. The results of the internal lottery made based on the winnings are clearly stated. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the lower operation ball entering portion 63 is the winning result corresponding to the big hit or the special hit, the fluctuation display is stopped at the display portion DL for the lower operation ball entering portion After the predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result, the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode according to the result.

  Here, based on the winning on any of the operation ball receiving portions 62, 63, variable display is started in the corresponding display portion DU, DL for operation ball receiving portion, and a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above-mentioned fluctuation display The time until the predetermined stop display period (fixed display period) elapses after the stop of the game is stopped corresponds to one game cycle. However, one game round is not limited to the above contents, for example, a single display area is provided, and it is possible to win a prize in any of the operation entry sections 62, 63. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in one display area, the variable display is started in the single display area and until the stop display (final display) is performed in the state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible to make it once in the game play.

  Further, on the main display D of the main display unit 81, in addition to the display portions DU and DL for both operation ball entry portions, a through gate display portion DS for displaying a lottery result based on winning on the through gate 66 is juxtaposed ing. In the through gate display section DS, the winning display on the through gate 66 is used as a trigger for variation display of the pattern, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning on the through gate 66 is Be explicit. If the result of the internal lottery (support lottery) based on the winning on the through gate 66 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electronic part opening state, a predetermined stopping result is displayed on the through gate display section DS After the variable display is stopped, the electronic gear is shifted to the open state. In the open state, the motorized part 71 provided on the lower operation ball entering part 63 is released in a predetermined manner.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times the game ball passes through the through gate 66 is held up to four times at maximum, but the number of holdings is displayed on the main display portion D of the main display unit 81 A number-of-retentions display DH is provided.

  The display units DU, DL, DS, DH can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of the various display units DU, DL, DS, DH Visibility is secured by avoiding movement of the game ball.

  Referring back to FIG. 2, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. In the lower part of the mounting area of the game board 60 in the resin base 50, the game ball PE is directed to the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball emission handle 41. A game ball launch mechanism 110 is provided to launch the game ball. The game ball firing mechanism 110 has a solenoid 111 for launching a game ball disposed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 for defining the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and the game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for feeding balls and a base plate 114 on which the various components 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the resin base 50 to fix the resin base 50. It is integrated against.

  The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 60 side. At a position closer to the downstream end (i.e., the lower end) of the firing rail 112, a ball stopper that holds the gaming balls supplied from the ball feeding device 113 in the above-described firing standby position is disposed. The solenoid 111 is disposed at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply and emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion and contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply and emission control device, whereby the game ball placed at the emission standby position is on the game board 60 side, specifically, the game It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 60.

  The induction rail 100 partitions the game area PE so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 which are disposed to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the two rails 101 and 102 define a single guide passage 103 It is formed. The guiding passage 103 has an inlet portion opened to the tip side (obliquely lower) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion located at the top of the game area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the induction rail 100 (inlet portion → outlet portion). By adjusting the operation amount of the game ball emission handle 41, the game ball is divided into the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE and the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE. It is possible.

  In addition, on the tip side of the exit part in the game board 60, specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101, a reverse return preventing member 106 for preventing the return of the gaming ball having reached the game area PE into the same induction passage 103 is attached. It is suppressed that the game ball which has reached the game area PE ahead of time prevents the launch of the following game ball from being blocked.

  The guide rail 100 (see FIG. 4) and the launch rail 112 are disposed such that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip end portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 60. That is, the two rails 100 and 112 are disposed such that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the leading end portion of the firing rail 112 are displaced laterally in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 60. As a result, while the two rails 100 and 112 are brought close to the lower end edge of the game board 60, a gap of a predetermined distance is formed between the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112.

  A far ball passage 46 is disposed below the gap formed in this manner. The foul ball passage 46 is integrally formed with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and moves backward in the guiding passage 103 as a far ball, those far balls enter the far ball passage 46 through the above-mentioned gap. It becomes. The foul ball passage 46 leads to the lower door passage on the front door side, and the gaming ball entering the far ball passage 46 is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. Thus, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.

  In the resin base 50, a through hole penetrating the resin base 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14) of the firing rail 112. A passage forming member is formed in this through hole 121 are arranged. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 50, and has a main body side upper countersink and a main body lower countersink. The upstream sides of the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage communicate with a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door upper plate passage is disposed below the main body upper plate passage. A front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body lower plate passage.

  Below the passage forming member 121 in the resin base 50, an opening / closing member 124 for opening / closing the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage is attached. The opening and closing member 124 is rotatably supported in the front and rear direction by a support shaft provided at its lower end, and an urging member for urging the body side upper disc passage and the body side lower disc passage to a front position closing them. It is provided. Accordingly, when the front door frame 14 is opened relative to the inner frame 13, the opening and closing member 124 ascends as illustrated to close the main body side upper countersink and the main body lower countersink. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where game balls are stored in the main body side upper plate passage or the main body side lower plate passage, it is possible to prevent such a problem that the storage balls fall off. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed and opened against the biasing force by the socket provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

  Next, the rear face configuration of the inner frame 13 (the resin base 50 and the game board 60) will be described based on FIG. 3 and FIG. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  At the rotation base end side of the back surface of the resin base 50, bearing fittings 132 are vertically juxtaposed. Bearing parts are formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be vertically separated from each other, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing parts.

  A plurality of locking brackets 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 50, and the game board 60 is attached to the resin base 50 by the locking brackets 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back of the game board 60 will be described.

  A display control device is attached to the variable display unit 67 disposed at the center of the game board 60 so as to cover the variable display unit 67 from behind (not shown). Then, at the back of the display control device, a notification / rendering control device unit 142 is mounted so as to overlap the display control device. The notification and effect control device unit 142 is configured to include the notification and effect control device 143 and the mounting base 144, and the notification and effect control device 143 is mounted on the mounting base 144.

  The notification and effect control device 143 has a notification and effect control board for controlling sound and lamp display and control of the display control device according to an instruction from the main control device described later, and the notification and effect control board is a transparent resin material. And the like are accommodated in a substrate box 145 formed of, for example.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, on the back of the game board 60, a collective board 150 is provided below the variable display unit 67. The collecting plate 150 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls that have won in various winning openings, a detection mechanism for detecting entry of game balls into various winning openings, and the like.

  To describe the gaming ball collecting mechanism, the collecting plate 150 is provided with collecting passages respectively corresponding to various ball entry parts such as the general winning opening 61 and the like. These recovery passages descend from the ball entry portion along the back of the game board 60 and define a drop path of the game balls. Each collection passage joins near the lower end of the same game board 60, and all the game balls which passed the ball entry part such as the general winning opening 61 gather in the lower part of the game board 60 via the collection passage. It becomes. The outlet portion of each recovery passage is opened downward, and a discharge passage described later is provided on the front side thereof (specifically, below the game board 60). The game balls gathered below the game board 60 by the recovery passage are led out to the discharge passage. The out-port 68 is similarly communicated to the discharge path via the recovery path, and the game balls that did not win any winning-off port are also led out to the discharge path through the out-port 68.

  Describing the detection mechanism, the collective plate 150 is provided with detection sensors respectively corresponding to various ball entry portions such as the general winning opening 61 and the like. These various detection sensors are disposed at an intermediate position of each collection passage connected to the ball entry part such as the above-mentioned common winning opening 61 and the like, and the falling path of the game ball is defined in the collection passage. Detect passage. More specifically, each detection sensor detects a ball entering a ball entry opening such as the general winning opening 61 by the game ball passing through a detection area provided at an intermediate position of each collection passage. Specifically, a magnetic sensor is employed which grasps the change of the magnetic field generated when the gaming ball passes through the detection area.

  Further, a detection sensor for detecting the game balls discharged from the game area PE is disposed at the exit portion of the collection passage. The game ball discharged from the game area PE is detected when the game ball passes through the detection area of the detection sensor.

  These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller unit 160 (more specifically, the main controller) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and detection signals from these detection sensors are sent to the same main control device. Is configured to be output. Hereinafter, the main controller unit 160 and the configuration associated with it will be described.

  The main controller unit 160 is mounted on the game board 60 so as to cover the collective plate 150 from the rear side, and is made of a synthetic resin mount 161 and a main controller 162 mounted on the mount 161. It is configured. The main control device 162 is equipped with a main control board having a function (main control circuit) to control the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) to monitor the power, and the main control board is a transparent resin material. And the like are accommodated in a substrate box 163 formed of, for example.

  The substrate box 163 is provided with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of sealing portions are provided on the long side of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

  Although the sealing unit may have any configuration as long as it can unopenably connect the box base and the box cover, the box base and the box cover can be formed by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the sealing unit. It is designed to be unsealable. The sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and even if unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily, and it was opened once. It is possible to perform the sealing process again later. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of sealing portions. Then, when the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the main control substrate accommodated or when the main control substrate is inspected, the connecting portion between the sealing portion in which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing portion is Disconnect. Thus, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the main control substrate inside can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing portion. If a history indicating that the substrate box 163 has been opened is left in the substrate box 163, it is possible to easily find that unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side of the substrate box 163 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces correspond one-to-one with a plurality of coupled pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and sealing processing is performed between the substrate box 163 and the mounting block 161 by the coupling pieces and the coupled pieces. It will be.

<Back pack unit 15>
Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described based on FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a delivery mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board 203, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is molded of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 3, a base portion 211 to which the dispensing mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 which protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. And. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and at least has a size sufficient to surround the variable display unit 67. Further, the protective cover portion 212 is provided to be able to open and close the base portion 211. In this case, the protective cover portion 212 is pivotally supported by the base portion 211.

  An external terminal board 213 is provided in the upper right portion of the base portion 211. The external terminal board 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. The base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the retaining pins are inserted into the bearing fitting 132 (more specifically, the bearing portion) provided on the inner frame 13. By doing this, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13. In addition, a fastening tool for fastening to a fastening hole provided in the inner frame 13 is provided at the rotation tip of the base section 211, and the fastening tool is fitted into the fastening hole The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

  A dispensing mechanism unit 202 is disposed on the base unit 211 so as to bypass the protective cover unit 212. The payout mechanism section 202 is provided with a tank 221 disposed at the top of the back pack 201 and opened upward, and the gaming balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221 Ru. Below the tank 221, a tank rail that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected, and to the downstream side of the tank rail, a vertically extending case rail is connected. A dispensing device 222 is provided at the most downstream part of the case rail. The game balls paid out from the payout device 222 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 222.

  The game ball distribution unit has a function to distribute the game balls paid out from the payout device 222 to any of the upper tray 33, the lower tray 34, or a discharge passage described later, and the opening on the inner side is the main body side It communicates with the upper plate 33 through the upper plate passage and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening is formed to communicate with the lower plate 34 through the main body lower plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage. .

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, at the lower end portion of the base portion 211, the discharge passage board 203 and the control device aggregation unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth. In the discharge passage board 203, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on the surface facing the control device collection unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device collection unit 204. The discharge passage is formed to discharge the game ball to the island facilities of the game hall, and the game ball led out to the discharge passage from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like passes the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 Exhausted.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mount, and the payout control device 181 and the power / emission control device 191 are mounted on the mount. The payout control device 181 and the power supply / discharge control device 191 are disposed so as to be stacked back and forth so that the payout control device 181 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 181, a payout control substrate for controlling the payout device 222 is accommodated in the substrate box, and a state recovery switch provided on the payout control substrate protrudes out of the substrate box. For example, when the state recovery switch is pressed at the occurrence of a dispensing error such as a ball clogging in the dispensing device 222, the ball clogging is eliminated.

  A back pack substrate 192 is installed in the dispensing mechanism portion 202. The back pack substrate 192 is supplied with a main power of, for example, 24 AC, and the switching operation of the power switch 193 is performed, whereby the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (on) or shut off (off). It can be switched.

  In the power supply and emission control device 191, a power supply and emission control substrate is accommodated in a substrate box, and a predetermined power supply required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the substrate. Control of launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the handle 41 is performed. In addition, the power / emission control device 191 is provided with a RAM erase switch 194. The pachinko machine 10 has a memory holding function of various data, and can maintain the state at the time of the power failure even if the power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, for example, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure, as in the case of business closing of the game hall, the state before shutting off is stored and stored, but when the power is turned on by operating the power switch 193 while pressing the RAM erase switch 194, the RAM Data is to be initialized.

<Inspection connector 231>
The pachinko machine 10 is manufactured at a factory, and the manufacturing process also includes an inspection process. The inspection process includes an inspection for visually recognizing that the gaming machine (game means) such as the symbol display device 75 and the payout device 222 operates properly before the pachinko machine 10 is shipped. In this inspection, for example, the worker forcibly causes the game ball to be made to win in the operation entry portion 62, 63, thereby causing fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 75 accompanied by the winning and the upper tray 33 from the payout device 222. It is possible to visually recognize the payout of the game balls. As described above, among the operations of each gaming machine, an operation that does not require winning a lottery can be easily inspected.

  On the other hand, a lottery performed by the game ball passing through the through gate 66, an electric ball 71 of the lower operation ball storage unit 63, and an open / close door 65b of the variable ball storage device 65 It operates by winning the lottery performed by winning the part 62, 63. For this reason, it is possible to visually recognize whether or not the electrically operated combination 71 and the open / close door 65b operate properly only by passing the game ball through the through gate 66 or by winning the operation ball entering portions 62, 63. You can not do it. In other words, it is difficult to easily test the operation of each gaming machine in the case of winning the lottery in a short time.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an inspection connector 231 which enables a signal output inspection as to whether or not the signal is properly output to the gaming machine which operates when the lottery is won. ing. Here, the inspection connector 231 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the inspection connector 231 is provided in the main control device 162 in a state of being exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13, and a general-purpose product is used as a connector member. The main control device 162 has a plurality of main side connectors 235 to which the electrical wiring is connected, and through the electrical wiring connected to the main side connector 235, as described later, the notification and effect control device 143 and the like It is electrically connected to the payout control device 181 and the power supply / discharge control device 191 via electrical wiring. The main connectors 235 are arranged side by side along the upper end portion of the main control device 162 at predetermined intervals in a state of being exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13.

  The inspection connector 231 is disposed laterally of the plurality of main connectors 235 by being disposed on the side of the area in which the plurality of main connectors 235 are disposed. The inspection connector 231 has a color and a shape different from those of the main side connector 235, and the electrical wiring to be connected to the main side connector 235 is erroneously attached to the inspection connector 231 when the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured or repaired. It does not happen that it will connect.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the back pack unit 15 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the inspection connector 231 and the main side connector 235 are covered by the protective cover portion 212 from the rear. The protective cover 212 does not cover the entire main controller 162 from the rear, but covers only the upper part of the main controller 162 from the rear. In this case, the connectors 231 and 235 are disposed in the main controller 162 at a position covered by the protective cover portion 212.

  A cover member is provided on the inspection connector 231 so as to be openable and closable. The cover member can be switched to a protected state in which the inspection connector 231 is covered from the back side and a non-protected state in which the inspection connector 231 is exposed on the back side, and is maintained in the protected state when the inspection is not performed. It is supposed to be In addition, the cover member may be detachably attached to the inspection connector 231.

<Electric Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM 603 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. A RAM 604, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and various counter circuits as a random number generator are incorporated.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board 605 provided in the main control device 162, a payout control device 181, various detection sensors, and the like are connected. In this case, the power and emission control device 191 is connected to the power failure monitoring substrate 605, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 through the power failure monitoring substrate 605. Further, as a part of various detection sensors, a detection sensor 151a for the general winning opening 61, a detection sensor 151b for the upper operation ball storage unit 62, a detection sensor 151c for the lower operation ball storage unit 63, and a variable ball collection device 65 The detection sensor 151 d for the through gate 66 and the detection sensor 151 e for the through gate 66 are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control unit 162 performs a prize determination (ball entry determination) for each ball entry portion. Further, the MPU 602 executes a big hit occurrence lottery based on winning on the upper operation ball receiving portion 62 (the upper operation port 62a) and the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 (the lower operation port 63a). Run a support occurrence lottery based on the winnings of. In addition, a detection sensor 151f provided at the most downstream portion of the recovery passage provided on the back side of the game board 60 is connected, and the game ball discharged from the game ball based on the information from the detection sensor 151f It is possible to grasp the number.

  The power failure monitoring board 605, the payout control device 181, and the notification and effect control device 143 are connected to the output side of the MPU 602. For example, a winning ball command is output to the payout control device 181 based on the result of the winning determination on the winning support ball entry unit. In this case, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to when outputting the prize ball command. Then, when the winning in the general winning opening 61 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and in the case of specifying the winning in the large winning opening 65 a, 15 gaming balls The prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the game is output, and when the winning in the upper operation opening 62a is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output, and the prize in the lower operation opening 63a Is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification / effect control device 143. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  In addition, on the output side of the MPU 602, an electric combination drive unit 71b for driving the electric combination 71 attached to the lower operation ball storage unit 63 and a variable entry drive unit for driving the open / close door 65b of the variable entry device 65 65c, the number-of-holds display portion DH of the main display unit 81, the display portions DU, DL for various ball storage portions, the display portion DS for through gates, and the like are connected. The main control board 601 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 602 executes drive control of various driving units and the like through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the open / close execution mode, drive control of the variable ball entry drive unit 65c in the variable ball entry device 65 is executed in the MPU 602 so that the big winning opening 65a is opened and closed. In addition, when the open state of the motorized combination 71 of the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is won (support is elected), the MPU 602 drives the motorized combination drive 71b so that the motorized combination 71 is opened and closed. Control is performed. In each gaming session, the MPU 602 executes display control of the display portion DU for the upper actuating ball portion or the display portion DL for the lower actuating ball portion in the main display D of the main display unit 81.

  Furthermore, an external terminal board 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 602. The external terminal board 213 is provided with a jackpot signal output terminal or the like as an output terminal for outputting a signal at the time of state transition. The MPU 602 can output a jackpot signal to the management control device on the game hall side through the jackpot signal output terminal when the game result is a jackpot result. Specifically, in the normal state, the LOW level signal is output from the jackpot signal output terminal, and when the jackpot result is obtained, the HI level signal is output.

  The output port of the MPU 602 outputs a digital signal in which a high state having a predetermined voltage level and a low state having a voltage level lower than the high state are combined. For example, the signals output from the MPU 602 to the notification and effect control device 143, the motorized product drive unit 71b, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c, and the external terminal board 213 are digital signals in which high and low states are alternately repeated. It is a signal.

  Further, the inspection connector 231 is connected to the output side of the MPU 602. The inspection connector 231 branches from the connection path between the MPU 602 and the notification and effect control device 143, the drivers 71b and 65c, and the external terminal board 213, and from the MPU 602, the notification and effect controller 143, the drivers 71b and 65c, and A signal output to the external terminal board 213 is also input to the inspection connector 231.

  When the power is turned on by the operation of the power switch 193, the MPU 602 outputs an inspection signal to the inspection connector 231. The inspection signal is a digital signal having one high state and one low state, and if it can be confirmed that the inspection signal is output to the inspection connector 231, the digital signal up to the branch portion of the inspection connector 231 Has confirmed that it will arrive. That is, it has been confirmed that the signals output to the notification and effect control device 143, the drive units 71b and 65c, and the external terminal plate 213 reach the branch portion of the inspection connector 231.

  A detailed description of the connection configuration between the MPU 602 and the inspection connector 231 will be described later.

  The power failure monitoring board 605 relays the main control board 601 and the power supply and emission control device 191, and monitors the voltage of the DC stable 24 volts which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and emission control device 191. The payout control device 181 performs payout control of the winning balls and the lending balls by the payout device 222 based on the winning ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power supply and emission control device 191 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control substrate 601, the payout control device 181, etc. generate necessary operation power for each, and the generated operation power is indicated by a double-line arrow. Supply through the route. Further, the power supply and launch control device 191 is responsible for controlling the launch of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

  The notification and effect control device 143 has a notification and effect control board 611 on which the MPU 612 is mounted, and the MPU 612 stores a ROM 613 storing various control programs and fixed value data, and a control program stored in the ROM 613 A RAM 614 is provided as a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like upon execution of the program. The notification and effect control device 143 determines the variation display time of the symbols in the symbol display device 75 and the type of combination of symbols to be finally displayed on the basis of various commands received from the main control device 162, and reach generation Determine the presence of and the outline of the reach production. Then, the drive control of the lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 is performed, and the display control device 620 is controlled.

  The display control device 620 has a display control board on which an MPU is mounted, and the MPU stores various control programs and ROM storing fixed value data, and various data for executing the control programs stored in the ROM. And a video display processor (VDP), a character ROM storing image data, a video RAM storing image data read from the character ROM temporarily, etc. There is. The MPU executes display control of the variable display unit 67 (specifically, the symbol display device 75) on the basis of the command input from the notification and effect control device 143.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 75 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol displayed on the display screen 75 a of the symbol display device 75, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on the display screen 75 a of the symbol display device 75.

  In the character ROM of the display control device 620, data of nine types of main symbols with numbers “1” to “9” (see FIGS. 9A to 9I) and numbers are not attached. Data of the sub symbol (see FIG. 9 (j)) is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of the upper, middle and lower rows are set. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the main symbols and the sub symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. Then, on the display screen 75a, the symbols of each of the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 are displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, right to left) with periodicity.

  In the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower figure pattern row Z3, nine types of main symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of the numbers, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper pattern row Z1 and the lower pattern row Z3 are formed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine main symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1" The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged in each, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, ten main symbols are arranged and are configured by twenty symbols.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the display screen 75a is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be In the display screen 75a, five valid lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5 are set. Then, the fluctuation display is stopped in the order of upper symbol row Z1 → lower symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2, and a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, a combination of symbols given the same numeral) is formed on any valid line. When the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in the set state, a big hit moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the big hit result.

  In addition, in view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower pattern row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). It is also possible to call 2 pattern row) and middle pattern row Z2 the 3rd pattern row (or 3rd pattern row).

  Incidentally, the mode of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol display device 75 is not limited to the above and is arbitrary, the number of symbol rows, the direction of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. Can be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of symbol rows may be set to be horizontally arranged, and the direction of variation display of the symbols in the symbol rows may be set in the vertical direction.

  In the display screen 75a, the portion under the variable display area ME including the variable display area of the upper pattern row Z1, the variable display area of the middle pattern row Z2, and the variable display area of the lower pattern row Z3 is reserved display An area NE is set. In the hold display area NE, unit hold display areas Da1 to Da8 having the same number as the maximum hold number when the game ball wins the operation openings 62a and 63a (when entering the operation ball storage units 62 and 63) Is arranged in the left-right direction, and a number-of-holds display area Da is provided.

  Specifically, when the game ball enters the upper operation ball receiving portion 62, the maximum number of reserved balls is four, and when the ball is inserted into the lower operation ball receiving portion 63, the maximum number of reserved balls is four. . Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a total of eight pieces of suspension information are stored in the order of winning on the upper operation ball receiving portion 62 and the lower operation ball receiving portion 63. Corresponding to this, the first unit hold display area Da1, the second unit hold display area Da2, the third unit hold display area Da3, the fourth unit hold display area Da4, the fifth unit hold display in the hold count display area Da. An area Da5, a sixth unit hold display area Da6, a seventh unit hold display area Da7, and an eighth unit hold display area Da8 are set.

  For example, in the case where the number of holdings (total number of holdings) when the game ball is won in the operation openings 62a and 63a is 1, a predetermined holding display image MP is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Da1. When the number of game balls held in the operation openings 62a and 63a is four, a predetermined hold display image MP is displayed in the first unit hold display area Da1 to the fourth unit hold display area Da4. It is configured to be In addition, FIG. 10 (b) exemplifies the case where the number of holdings is three.

  In addition, in the hold display area NE, the image for hold display corresponding to the game run being executed (in execution) in a side-by-side arrangement with the hold count display area Da (more specifically, the first unit hold display area Da1). An execution target display area Db in which the MP is displayed is provided.

  When the game time is over and the game time is shifted to the next game time, the hold display image MP displayed in the hold number display area Da (first unit hold display area Da1) moves to the execution target display area Db, The hold display image MP displayed in the hold count display area Da is shifted to the lower side.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used in a lottery for success or failure.

  The MPU 602 uses a variety of counter information during the game to make a big hit lottery, set the display of the main display D (that is, set the light emission mode in the various displays DU, DL, DS, DH), display the symbol display of the symbol display device 75 Setting etc. is to be performed, and specifically, the big hit random number counter C1 used for lottery of big hit occurrence, the big hit type counter C2 used when determining the big hit type, and the out-of-out fluctuation in the symbol display device 75 Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery at the time of execution, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of big hit random number counter C1, and display portion DL, DU and symbol for operation entering portion of main display unit 81 A variation type counter CS for determining the variation display time on the display device 75 is used. Further, the electric combination release counter C4 used in the drawing of whether or not the electric combination 71 of the lower operation ball entering unit 63 is in the electric combination release state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and reaches a maximum value and returns to 0. Each counter is updated at a short time interval, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 604 a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a holding ball storage area 604b including an upper operation ball storage area Ra, a lower operation ball storage area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total storage number storage area. . Then, according to the prize ball history of the game ball to the upper operation ball storage unit 62 or the lower operation ball storage unit 63 in the storage ball storage area 604b, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3. Each value is stored in chronological order.

  Specifically, for each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the large hitting random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the upper operation ball storage unit 62 or the lower operation ball storage unit 63. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the upper operation ball storage area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operation ball portion 62, and the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operation ball portion 63. It is stored in the lower operation ball storage area Rb.

  The value of the random number to be the jackpot win is stored as a yes / no table (win / fail information group) in a yes / no table storage area 603b as a yes / no information group storage unit in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the success or failure table will be described. As the pass / fail table, a pass / fail table (low probability pass / fail information group) for the low probability mode and a pass / fail table (high pass / fail information group) for the high probability mode are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low probability mode (low probability state) and the high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the hit / fall lottery means.

  Under gaming conditions where the low probability mode hit / fail table is referred to at the time of the lottery, the value of the random number for winning a big hit (that is, the win information) is two “7” and “307”. That is, among the values of the "0 to 599" jackpot random number counter C1, "7" and "307" correspond to the jackpot result. On the other hand, under gaming conditions in which the high-probability mode hit / fail table is referred to at the time of the lottery, the value of the random number for winning a big hit (ie, win information) is "7", "36" ... "572 ", It is 21 of" 598 ". That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7", "36" ... "572", "598" correspond to the big hit result. The number and the value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary as long as the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode. In each lottery mode, except for the value of the random number for winning the big hit, it is out.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plural jackpot results are 2 of (1) lottery mode in the lottery means after completion of opening / closing execution mode, (2) support mode in electric combination 71 of lower operation entering portion 63 after completion of opening / closing execution mode, 2 There is a difference in the two conditions. As a result, roughly three jackpots are set.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, specifically, sequentially added one by one within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). The game ball is stored in the holding ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the gaming ball is won in the upper operation ball receiving portion 62 (the upper operation port 62a) or the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 (the lower operation port 63a). More specifically, the game ball is stored in the upper operation ball storage area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation ball 62 (upper operation port 62a), and the lower operation ball 63 (lower operation) It is stored in the lower operation ball storage area Rb of the RAM 604 at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the mouth 63a).

<Distribution of game results>
The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 (that is, the lottery result by the acceptance lottery and the distribution lottery) is in the distribution table storage area 603c as the distribution information group storage unit in the ROM 603 the distribution table (distribution information Group) is stored. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described. As a distribution table, a distribution table (first distribution information group) for the upper operation ball storage unit and a distribution table (second distribution information group) for the lower operation ball storage unit are set. There is.

  In the distribution table for the upper operation ball storage unit, 16R probability variation big hit result A, 16R probability variation big hit result B, 16R normal jackpot result is set as a distribution destination of the game result.

  When the 16R probability variation big hit result A results, the variable ball entry device 65 is opened 16 times during the open / close execution mode. Then, after the open / close execution mode ends, the acceptance lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode.

  When the 16R probability variation big hit result B is obtained, the variable ball entry device 65 is opened 16 times during the opening / closing execution mode. Then, after the open / close execution mode ends, the acceptance lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode.

  When the 16R normal big hit results, the variable ball entry device 65 is opened 16 times during the open / close execution mode. Then, after the open / close execution mode ends, the acceptance lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the upper operation ball storage unit, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the 16R probability variation big hit result A, and "10 to 19" It corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot result B, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 16R normal jackpot result.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the lower operation ball storage unit, the 16R probability variation jackpot results A and 16R normal jackpot results are set as the distribution destinations of the game results.

  In the distribution table for the upper operation ball storage unit, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 19” corresponds to the 16R probability variation big hit result A, and “20 to 29” is 16R usually corresponds to the jackpot result.

  In addition, in the display units DU, DL for the operation ball entry unit of the main display unit D described above, the result of the acceptance lottery is clearly indicated. In the operation ball display unit DU, DL, the above-described type of jackpot is displayed separately, but in the operation ball display units DU, DL, the operation ball display portion DU, By individually turning on / off the large number of LEDs constituting the DL, the patterns corresponding to each jackpot are diversified. Thereby, it is difficult to identify the type of the jackpot by visually confirming the display unit DU, DL for the operation ball storage unit. As a result, when the big hit result becomes 16R probability variation big hit result A, B or 16R normal big hit result, it becomes possible to conceal the degree of advantage for the player and to preferably maintain the sense of expectation for the big hit result There is.

  Here, the support pattern by the motorized role product 71 will be additionally described.

  As a support mode in the motorized character 71 of the lower operation ball storage unit 63, the lower operation ball storage unit is compared to the game area PE in the same manner in which the firing of the game ball is continued in the same manner. Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support mode) so that the frequency with which 63 motorized workpieces 71 open per unit time becomes relatively high and low State or high frequency guide state) is set.

  In the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode, there is a difference in the probability of being in the electronic combination open state winning state (support winning state) in the electric position releasing bill (support drawing) using the electric character opening item counter C4. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the support lottery is set higher than in the low frequency support mode.

  In the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the number of times the motorized jack 71 is in the open state is set to be the same (three times in detail) when the support lottery is won. A difference is set for the opening time per round. Specifically, one open time is set to 3 seconds in the high frequency support mode, while one open time is set to 0.2 sec in the low frequency support mode. It is done.

  In the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the game ball firing handle 41 is operated by the player, the game ball is fired so that one game ball is fired toward the game area in a predetermined cycle (0.6 sec) The mechanism 110 is drive-controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency support mode, as described above, the opening time of the motorized accessory 71 is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low frequency support mode, the opening time of the lower operation opening 63a one time is shorter than the firing cycle of the gaming ball. Therefore, in the gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode, it is substantially difficult to generate a winning on the lower operation opening 63a.

  Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum securing time for performing the next support lottery after the one support lottery is performed is 2 seconds, whereas in the low-frequency support mode, the same securing time is ensured. The difference is set so that the time is 12 seconds.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning on the lower operation port 63a of the lower operation ball entry portion 63 is higher than that in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning on the upper operation ball receiving portion 62 (upper operation hole 62a) is higher than that of the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 (lower operation hole 63a). In the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning on the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 (lower operation port 63a) is higher than that of the upper operation ball receiving portion 62 (upper operation port 62a). Then, when a winning on the lower operation ball entry unit 63 (lower operation port 63a) occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high frequency support mode, the player holds the ball. Can be played while not reducing the

  The configuration for increasing the frequency with which the high-frequency support mode is to be in the open state per unit time rather than the low-frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described one. A difference may be set to the opening number in the case. Furthermore, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode may be set by making the condition of any one condition or any combination of the open frequency, the open time and the winning probability different.

  Referring again to FIG. 11, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the holding ball of the RAM 604 is held at the timing when the gaming ball is won in the upper operation entrance 62 (upper operation opening 62a) or the lower operation entrance 63 (lower operation opening 63a). It is stored in the storage area 604b. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the upper operation ball storage area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation ball 62 (upper operation port 62a), and the lower operation ball 63 (lower operation) It is stored in the lower operation ball storage area Rb of the RAM 604 at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the mouth 63a). Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 603, it is determined whether or not the reach should be generated.

  However, in the gaming round (the gaming round in which the winning lottery is won), the MPU 602 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Although the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, it may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, in the case where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes the symbol display device 75 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (pattern), and the game result is the game result corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode In the gaming machine, in the gaming machine where the stop display result after the variable display can be the special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol in the symbol display device 75 is started. In the previous step, it refers to a display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the generation of the open / close execution mode is established by stopping and displaying the symbols for a part of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. It is a display state in which a combination of possible reach symbols is displayed, and in that state, variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, a combination of symbols corresponding to the generation of the open / close execution mode is established on a preset effective line in the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 as a step before the variable display of the symbols is ended. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of possible reach symbols, and the variation display of symbols is performed by the final stop symbol row under the situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents on the display screen 75a will be described in more detail. First, the variation display of symbols is ended in the right symbol row, and the variation display of symbols is ended in the left symbol row, any valid line is hit and any symbol is hit. The reach line is formed by the stop display of the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and the reach display is performed by the variation display of the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. It will be displayed. And, when the big hit occurs, the main symbol forming the reach line and the main symbol with the number that composes the combination of the symbols are stopped and displayed on the reach line so that the variation display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Is finished.

  Furthermore, in reach display, while displaying combinations of reach symbols as described above, fluctuation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. What performs a reach effect is included by displaying a predetermined character etc. as a moving image in the substantially whole display screen, after reducing or displaying the thing of performing a reduction and the combination of a reach symbol reduced. In addition, when reach display is performed or before advance display, it is determined whether to display advance notice using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character using reach random number counter C3 or another counter. May be

  For example, the fluctuation type counter CS is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The fluctuation type counter CS indicates the fluctuation display time in the display portion DU for the upper operation entering portion and the display portion DL for the lower operation entering portion of the main display unit 81 (main display portion D), and the symbol of the symbol display device 75 The variable display time is used to determine in the MPU 602. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The buffer of the fluctuation type counter CS at the time of the start of the fluctuation display in the upper operation ball display unit DU and the lower operation ball display DL and the time of the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 75 The value is obtained.

  For example, the motorized product release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 250, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The motorized jack release counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold combination area 604c of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 66. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the motorized jack 71 of the lower operation ball entering unit 63 is controlled to be open according to the value of the stored electric jack combination release counter C4.

  As described above, in the MPU 602, the fluctuation display time in the display portion DU for the upper actuating ball portion and the display portion DL for the lower actuating ball portion is determined using at least the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS. In the determination, the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 603 is used. Further, in the MPU 602, using the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the value of the big hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, the display part DU for the upper action ball entry part and the display part DL for the lower action ball entry part In the determination, the stop result table storage area of the ROM 603 is used.

<Various processes executed by main controller 162>
Next, timer interrupt processing, main processing and normal processing executed when the MPU 602 in the main control device 162 advances the game in each game play will be described. The MPU 602 executes NMI interrupt processing activated by the input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) in addition to the above timer interrupt processing and normal processing, but the description of this processing will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is activated periodically (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162.

  First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches, the various detection sensors 151a to 151f, and the like is executed. That is, while reading the states of various switches connected to the main control device 162, the various detection sensors 151a to 151f, etc., the state of the switches is determined to store detection information (for example, winning detection information).

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In the subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric character release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the motorized combination release counter C4 are respectively incremented by one, and when their counter values reach the maximum value, they are respectively cleared to zero. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604. Thereafter, in step S104, a through winning process is performed in association with the winning on the through gate 66, and further in step S105, for the operating opening associated with the winning on the operating ball receiving portion 62, 63 (operating opening 62a, 63a) After the prize winning process is executed, the timer interrupt process ends.

  In the through winning process of step S104, it is determined whether the gaming ball has won the through gate 66 based on the detection information stored in step S101. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won the through gate 66, it is determined whether the number of bonus item holding memories is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment).

  On the condition that the game ball wins the through gate 66 and the number of bonus products stored <4, the number of bonus products stored is incremented by one. Then, the value of the motorized product release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the first of the free storage areas of the hold area 604c of the RAM 604. Then, after the number-of-holds display portion DH corresponding to the number of held memories is turned on, the winning process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game ball has won the through gate 66, or when it is determined that the value of the number of bonus items stored is equal to or more than the upper limit, without storing the value of the motorized combination open counter C4 This winning process ends.

  In the prize winning process for the actuation opening in step S105, first, whether or not the gaming ball has won the upper actuation entry portion 62 (upper actuation opening 62a) (start prize) is detected by the detection sensor 151b for the upper actuation entry portion 62. The detection state, specifically, the determination is made based on the detection information stored in step S101. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the upper operation opening 62a, a winning ball command for causing the payout control device 181 to pay out three gaming balls is set.

  Thereafter, external signal setting processing is performed to signal that the game ball has won the upper operation opening 62a to the management control device on the game hall side, and the number of holding areas for the upper operation ball storage area Ra is stored. The stored value is read out, and the number of start pending memories stored in the hold area Ra for the upper operation ball storage section is set (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of reserved memory for upper operation ball section).

  A hold command is set to change the display mode of the hold display area NE (specifically, the hold count display area Da) of the display screen 75a in accordance with the start hold storage count that has been changed as described above. Based on the reception of the hold command, the display control device 620 performs processing for newly adding the hold display image MP to the hold number display area Da (corresponding unit hold display area). For example, when the number of reservations is added from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the image for suspension display MP is additionally displayed in the third unit suspension display area Da3.

  Thereafter, information acquisition processing for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the present winning processing is ended.

  If it is determined that the gaming ball has not won in the upper operation ball receiving portion 62, whether or not the game ball has won in the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 (lower operation port 63a) (start winning) or not The detection state of the detection sensor 151c for the side operation ball entry unit 63 (lower operation port 63a), specifically, the determination is made based on the detection information stored in step S101. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the lower operation opening 63a, a winning ball command for causing the payout control device 181 to pay out four gaming balls is set.

  Thereafter, external signal setting processing is performed to signal that the game ball has won the lower operation opening 63a to the management control device on the game hall side, and the number of holding areas for the lower operation ball storage area Rb is stored. The value stored in the area is read out, and the number of start reserve memories stored in the hold area Rb for the lower operation ball storage area is set (hereinafter also referred to as the number of reserve memory for lower operation ball storage area).

  A hold command is set to change the display mode of the hold display area NE (specifically, the hold count display area Da) of the display screen 75a in accordance with the start hold storage count that has been changed as described above. Based on the reception of the hold command, the display control device 620 performs processing for newly adding the hold display image MP to the hold number display area Da (corresponding unit hold display area). For example, when the number of reservations is added from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the image for suspension display MP is additionally displayed in the third unit suspension display area Da3. The storage indication image MP is color-coded into one corresponding to the upper operation ball receiving portion 62 and one corresponding to the lower operation ball receiving portion 63. As a result, the player can visually confirm the suspension display image MP to grasp which operation ball storage unit 62, 63 the suspension corresponds to.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win in any of the upper operation opening 62a and the lower operation opening 63a, the present winning process is ended as it is. The prize ball command set in the winning process for the operation opening is transmitted to the payout control device 181 in the external output process (step S301) of the normal process described later.

<Main processing>
Next, the main processing that is started up with the reset at the time of power-on will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, start-up processing is performed upon power-on. Specifically, in order to wait for the slave-side control board (the payout control board or the like) to become operable, the process waits for a predetermined start-up period (for example, about 500 msec).

  In the subsequent step S202, it is determined whether or not a prohibition period for prohibiting writing to the RAM 604 has passed after the start-up process of step S201. During the prohibition period, writing to the memory of the payout control device 181 and the RAM 614 of the notification and effect control device 143 as well as the MPU 602 is prohibited. If the prohibition period has not elapsed, the process of step S202 is performed again. In this case, the prohibition process is performed by repeatedly executing the process of step S202 during the prohibition period.

  The measurement of the prohibition period is performed by counting the number of times of processing in step S202. For example, in the case where 1 sec is set as the prohibition period, the count value is 10000 when the time required to execute the process of step S202 again after the negative determination in step S202 is 0.1 msec. Thus, it is determined that 1 sec has elapsed since the start-up process of step S201. In addition, the specific structure of measurement of time is arbitrary, for example, you may make it measure time using a real-time clock. If it is determined in step S202 that the prohibition period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, access to the RAM 604 is permitted. Thereafter, in step S204, it is determined whether the RAM erase switch 194 provided in the power / emission control device 191 is turned on or not, and in the subsequent step S205, it is determined whether the power failure flag is stored in the RAM 604. In step S206, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in the subsequent step S207, it is determined whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored at the time of power shutoff, that is, the validity of stored data. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 604. It is also possible to judge the validity of the stored data depending on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 604 is correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 194 when initializing the RAM data at the time of power on, for example, at the time of opening the hall business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 194 is pressed, the process proceeds to steps S208 to S211. Also, when the occurrence information of the power shutoff is not set or when the abnormality of the data stored is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.), the process similarly shifts to the processes of steps S208 to S211.

  In step S208, a reset command output process is performed. Here, the MPU 602 has a reset signal generating unit 651 (see FIG. 22) that generates a reset signal, and switching the reset signal from the low state to the high state causes the reset command to be generated. It will be output. The reset signal is set to a low state when the power is turned on, and after being switched from the low state to the high state, is held in the high state until the power is shut off.

  The reset command is an initialization command for initializing the RAM 604. Further, in this output process, a reset command is also output to the notification and effect control device 143 and the payout control device 181. As a result, the RAM 614 of the notification and effect control device 143 and the memory of the payout control device 181 are initialized.

  In step S209, an inspection end process for ending the signal output inspection is performed. Here, the inspection signal described above is a signal generated by the reset signal, and is output from the MPU 602 together with the reset signal when the power is turned on. The reset signal is continuously output until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, while the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 after a predetermined delay period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the reset command is output. Output is stopped. In this inspection end process, the timer is set so that the inspection end signal for stopping the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602 is output after the delay period has elapsed. In this case, the delay period is measured by the timer, and after the main processing is completed, the inspection end signal is output and the output of the inspection signal is stopped even if it is in a state of transitioning to the normal processing described later. It will be done.

  By the way, when various lottery is won as will be described later, in order to give priority to the process associated with the winning, the inspection end signal is output even before the delay period has passed, and the inspection signal Stop the output.

  In step S210, the use area of the RAM 604 is cleared to 0, and in step S211, an initial value of the RAM 604 is set. The initialization of the RAM 604 is executed in steps S210 and S211. Thereafter, in step S212, the interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 194 is not pressed, the power is not output from the RAM 604 in step S213 on condition that the power failure flag is stored and the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal. The flag is erased, and the RAM determination value stored in the RAM 604 is erased in step S214. Thereafter, in step S212, the interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the normal processing described later. As a result, the state before power off is restored.

  As described above, when the RAM erase switch 194 is not pressed, the reset signal is not output and the reset signal is held in the low state. Also, in this case, the initialization of the RAM 604 is not performed.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated in response to the power-on is performed. In the normal process, the main process of the game is performed. As an outline thereof, the processing of steps S301 to S307 is executed as periodic processing of 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating processing of steps S310 and S311 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S301, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a winning ball command, and if the winning ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 181. In addition, when a command for effect such as a command corresponding to an effect for game circulation such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for opening / closing execution mode is set, it is notified Send to the effect control device 143. Also, in accordance with the information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 604, output setting for the external terminal board 213 is performed.

  In the following step S302, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is incremented by one, and the counter value is cleared to zero when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In the subsequent step S303, a game number control process is executed to advance the game of each game number. In this game number control process, while performing the hit determination such as a big hit etc. and the distribution determination of the big hit type, the setting of the fluctuation display of the symbol by the symbol display device 75, the operation ball entry part in the main display unit 81 (main display part D) Display control of the display unit DU, DL, etc. is performed. Details of the game number control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S304, a game state transition process is executed to shift the game state. Although the details will be described later, the gaming state is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode or the like by this gaming state shift processing.

  In step S305, a process for supporting the combination for driving and controlling the motorized part 71 provided in the lower operation ball entering unit 63 is performed. In this processing for electronic-support combination, the electronic-composition-open of whether or not the electric utility 71 is opened using the numerical information acquired from the electric-composition releasing counter C4 stored in the electronic-arm holding area 604c of the RAM 604 In addition to performing a lottery (support lottery), the opening and closing process of the motorized combination 71 is executed when the electronic combination is released. Further, display control of the through gate display section DS in the main display unit 81 (main display section D) is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electronic combination open lottery.

  Here, as described above, the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are set as modes of support by the motorized role 71, and transition to one of the support modes is performed in the game state transition process. . In this case, the high frequency support mode is set when the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the low frequency support mode is set when the high frequency support flag is not set. The details of the electronic combination support process are described later.

  In the following step S306, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball emission control processing, a predetermined condition is provided on the condition that the emission permission signal output from the power supply / emission control device 191 is input based on the fact that the emission operation is performed to the game ball emission handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launch mechanism 110 is excited once in a launch period (for example, 0.6 sec). As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  After the process of step S306 is performed, it is determined in step S307 whether the power failure flag is set in the RAM 604 or not. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the power failure monitoring substrate 605 confirms the occurrence of a power failure and the power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring substrate 605 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 602 and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, it means that the last process of the plurality of processes to be repeatedly executed is finished, so whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached in step S308, that is, the previous normal It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. Then, updating of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process. That is, in step S309, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S310, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of step S301 to S306 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, it is possible to randomly update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using such remaining time. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S307 that the power failure flag is set, it means that the power is shut off, so that the processing at the time of power failure in step S311 and subsequent steps is executed. That is, in step S311, the generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S312, and after the access to RAM 604 is prohibited in step S313, the power is completely shut off and processing is performed. Continues an infinite loop until it can not execute.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game number control process of step S303 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 15 and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the game number control process, it is first determined in step S401 whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604 Do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition processing described later, and is deleted when ending the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition processing.

  When in the opening / closing execution mode, the main game is performed without executing the processing of step S402 and subsequent processing, that is, the processing for starting the game turn from step S403 to step S405 and the processing for proceeding from the game round to step S406 to step S409. End the control process. That is, when in the opening / closing execution mode, the game play is not started regardless of whether or not a winning on the operation ball storage units 62 and 63 (the operation openings 62a and 63a) has occurred.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, at step S402, one of the upper operation ball display unit DU and the lower operation ball display unit DL of the main display unit 81 is in a fluctuating display mode. It is determined whether or not one game cycle game is being executed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not variable display to stop display (fixed display) have ended. This determination is made as to whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. It does by judging. The fluctuation display flag is stored when the fluctuation display is started for any one of the upper operation ball display unit DU and the lower operation ball display unit DL, and the fluctuation display is ended (more In detail, it is erased when the stop display (final display) ends.

  If the operation ball display unit DU, DL is not in a variable display mode, the process proceeds to the processing for game play start in steps S403 to S405. In the game number start process, first, at step S403, the total holding number storage area of the holding ball storing area 604b is referred to, and whether the common holding number CRN, which is the number of holding information stored on hold, is "0" or not Determine When the common retention number CRN is "0", the number of start-up storages for the upper operation ball storage portion 62 (upper operation port 62a) and the lower operation ball input portion 63 (lower operation port 63a) It means that it is "0". Therefore, the game number control process ends.

  On the other hand, if the common reserve number CRN is not "0", the variable indication is made based on the data stored in the reserve area Ra for the upper operation ball storage unit or the reserve area Rb for the lower operation ball storage unit in step S404. Execute data setting process to set up for

  In the data setting process, which of the hold areas Ra and Rb are the oldest among the hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the upper operation ball storage unit and the hold area for the lower operation ball storage unit Rb first Determine Then, the following processing is executed on the pending area in which the oldest pending information described above is stored. In the following description, first, the case where the holding area Ra for the upper operation ball storage unit is a target will be described, and then, the case where the holding area Rb for the lower operation ball storage unit is a target will be described.

  First of all, the start holding ball number RaN and the common holding number CRN of the upper operation ball storage area Ra are decremented by 1 and the data stored in the first area of the upper operation ball storage area Ra is executed as the execution area AE Move to

  Thereafter, processing is performed to shift the data (that is, the hold information) stored in each area of the upper operation ball storage area Ra. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first area to the fourth area toward the lower area side, and clears the data of the first area, and also the second area → the first area, Data in each area is shifted in such a way as third area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  Subsequently, a shift command is set, which is information for causing the display control device 620 to recognize that the data of the reserve area has been shifted. Thereafter, the data setting process is ended. The shift command set in this manner is sent to the display control device 620 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). By receiving the shift command, the display control device 620 executes processing for changing the display in the number-of-holds display area Da in accordance with the decrease in the number of held numbers.

  On the other hand, similarly, when the lower operation ball storage area Rb is targeted, first, the start storage ball number RbN and the common storage number CRN of the lower operation ball storage area Rb are decremented by 1 The data stored in the first area of the lower operation ball storage area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  After the data setting process described in detail above is performed, the process proceeds to step S405, and the variable display on the main display unit 81 (specifically, the display unit DU, DL for the operation ball unit of the main display D) and the symbol display device 75 After the fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display is executed, the game control process ends.

  Here, the variation start process of step S405 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Variation start processing>
In the variation start process, first, in step S501, a yes or no determination process is performed. In the success or failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 604e when the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the probability change jackpot result, and the jackpot result triggered by the opening / closing execution mode is It is a flag that is usually erased if it is a big hit result.

  When it is determined that the mode is the high probability mode, the table stored in the success / failure table storage area 603b is referred to the success / failure table for the high probability mode, and information for determination of success or failure is stored in the information stored in the execution area AE. It is determined whether the information, that is, the numerical information concerning the jackpot random number counter C1 matches the jackpot numerical information for high probability. When it is determined that the mode is the low probability mode, the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is referred to by referring to the table for the low probability mode among the tables stored in the probability table storage area 603b. It is determined whether or not the numerical information in question is identical to the jackpot numerical information for low probability.

  In the following step S502, it is determined whether or not the result of the success or failure determination process in step S501 is a jackpot result. If it is the jackpot winning result, the distribution determination process is executed in step S503.

  In the distribution determination processing, among the information stored in the execution area AE, the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information concerning the big hit type counter C2 is grasped, and the numerical information of this time is sent to the upper operation entering portion 62. It is determined whether it is based on entering a ball or based on entering a ball to the lower operation ball entry part.

  When the numerical information concerning the jackpot type counter C2 is numerical information based on entering the ball into the upper operation ball storage unit 62, the upper operation ball among the distribution tables stored in the distribution table storage area 603c By referring to the part distribution table, it is specified which jackpot result the numerical value information concerning the jackpot type counter C2 grasped above corresponds to. Specifically, of the 16R probability variation jackpot results A, 16R probability variation jackpot results B and 16R normal jackpot results, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to.

  When the numerical information concerning the jackpot type counter C2 is numerical information based on entering the ball into the lower operation ball storage unit 63, the lower operation of the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 603c With reference to the sorting table for the ball entering section, it is specified which jackpot result the numerical information concerning the jackpot type counter C2 grasped above corresponds to. Specifically, of the 16R probability variation jackpot results A and 16R normal jackpot results, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to.

  After executing the distribution determination process of step S503, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, stop result setting processing for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, in the game round concerning the lottery result this time, the information of the form of the pattern to be finally displayed on the main display portion D of the main display unit 81 (more specifically, the upper operation ball display portion DU). The stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the ROM 603 is identified, and the identified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the types of patterns of the symbols stopped and displayed on the upper actuating ball display unit DU are set differently for each type of jackpot result, and in step S504, The information of the pattern aspect according to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S 503 is stored in the RAM 604.

  In addition, the information of the kind of pattern to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, the aspect of the pattern may be set corresponding to each game result on a one-to-one basis, and the aspect of a plurality of types of patterns may be set for each game result.

  If a negative determination is made in step S502, that is, if the result of the lottery is an outlier, the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, stop result setting processing for the outlier result is executed. Specifically, the main display D of the main display unit 81 (more specifically, the upper operation ball display unit DU or the lower operation ball display DL) in the game round according to the current lottery result The information on the pattern aspect to be stopped and displayed is specified from the stop result table for outliers stored in advance in the ROM 603, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the out result, a plurality of types of patterns to be stopped and displayed on the main display section D are set, and in step S506, the type of the out result (for example, complete out or reach out) The information on the aspect of the corresponding pattern is stored in the RAM 604.

  After the stop result setting process of step S504 or step S505 is performed, the process proceeds to step S506 to perform the setting process of the fluctuation display time. In the setting process of the variable display time, first, the symbol display device 75 determines whether the reach display is generated. Specifically, if the current game result is a jackpot result, even if it is neither a jackpot result but the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the reach occurrence. Determines that the reach display has occurred. When specifying the presence or absence of reach occurrence using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 603 is referred to.

  When it corresponds to the hit reach display, it refers to the first reach generation variable display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 603 and corresponds to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS. Acquires variable display time information. Then, the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended.

  When the out-of-reach reach display is supported, the second reach generation change display time table stored in the change display time table storage area of the ROM 603 is referred to, and the value of the current change type counter CS is corresponded. Acquires variable display time information. Then, the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended.

  If it corresponds to complete removal, the variation display corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS of this time is performed with reference to the non-reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area of the ROM 603 Get time information. Then, the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended.

  In addition, the fluctuation display time information at the time of reach non-occurrence | occurrence | production is set so that the fluctuation display time may become short, so that the number of common holding number CRN is large. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured not to depend on the number of common holding numbers CRN, and the variation display time may be set shorter as the number of common holding numbers CRN is smaller. . When the second start pending storage number RbN is "0", the variation display time becomes shorter as the number of the first start pending storage number RaN increases, and the second start pending storage number RbN is "1" or more. In this case, the variation display time may be set to be shorter as the number of second start pending storage numbers RbN increases. When the second start pending storage number RbN is "0", the variation display time becomes shorter as the number of the first start pending storage number RaN increases, and the second start pending storage number RbN is "1" or more. In this case, as the number of second start pending storage numbers RbN increases, the variation display time may be set longer or may be set to be constant without depending on the respective pending storage numbers RaN and RbN.

  After the setting process of the variable display time is performed in step S506, the process proceeds to step S507 to set a change start command and a type command. The fluctuation start command includes information on fluctuation display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time acquired with reference to the reach generation fluctuation display time table, and thus fluctuation Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / render effect control device 143, which is a sub-side control device, can specify the presence or absence of the reach from the information on the fluctuation display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating the presence or absence of the reach occurrence. The change start command may include information directly indicating the presence or absence of reach.

  The type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes, as information on the game result, any of the information on the 16R probability variation jackpot result A, the information on the 16R probability variation jackpot result B, the information on the 16R normal jackpot result, and the information on the deviation result.

  The change start command and the type command set in step S507 are transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 10). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect in the game turn based on the received change start command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The contents of this effect include the fluctuation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 75, and the fluctuation display mode of the determined symbol is displayed on the display control device 620 from the notification and effect control device 143 as a display content command. It is output. In the display control device 620, based on the display content command received from the notification and effect control device 143, the display control of the symbol display device 75 is performed so that the variation display of the symbols corresponding to each game is performed.

  After the process of step S507 is performed, the process proceeds to step S508, and the variation display of the pattern is started in any of the upper operation ball display unit DU and the lower operation ball display unit DL of the main display D. . Thereafter, the variation start process is ended.

  Returning to the explanation of the game times control process (FIG. 15), during the game time (any of the display portion DU for the upper operation ball portion and the display portion DL for the lower operation ball portion in the main display D is in a fluctuating display or If it is determined that the display is in progress), the processing for game play progression in steps S406 to S409 is executed. In the processing for game progression, first, at step S406, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the display continuation period counter (variation display time information) provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604 has become “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the setting process of the variable display time. Also, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is activated.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, processing for variable display is executed in step S407. In the variable display process, the display mode of the upper operation ball display unit DU or the lower operation ball display unit DL of the main display D is changed. Specifically, in the variable display process, the LEDs included in the display unit for the operating ball unit according to the current game turn are turned on and off in a predetermined cycle, and the light emission color is also changed. The display control of the operation ball display unit DU, DL is performed (light emission control of each display LED). Thereafter, the game play control process ends.

  If the display continuation time has elapsed, the variation end process is executed in step S408. In the variation end process, the information stored in the RAM 604 in the process of either step S504 or S507 of the variation start process (FIG. 16) executed when starting the currently-running game run is specified, and The display control of the main display unit 81 is performed so that the mode of the corresponding pattern is displayed on the operation display unit DU, DL of the main display unit D.

  After setting the fluctuation end command in the following step S409, the present game play control process is ended. The change end command set in step S409 is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification and effect control device 143 executes a process for ending the effect in the game run based on the reception of the change end command. In addition, the variation end command is transmitted to the display control device 620 via the notification and effect control device 143, and the display control device 620 receives the variation end command to combine the final stop symbols in the game run. Are displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 (final stop display). In addition, the variation / finish command may not be transmitted, and the presentation / play control device 143 or the display control device 620 may be configured to independently finish the presentation for the game.

<Playing state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the gaming state transition process, it is first determined in step S601 whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. If the opening / closing execution mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S602, and the variation display of the pattern on the display portion DU for the upper operation ball portion or the display portion DL for the lower operation ball portion of 1 It is determined whether or not it is the timing when the display has ended. If it is not time to end the game run, the main game state transition process is ended.

  If the game time has ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (final display period) has elapsed since the fluctuation display has ended, the process proceeds to step S603, and the current game is performed. It is determined whether or not the game result of the round (the result of the above-mentioned lottery result) corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the 16R probability variation big hit result A correspondence flag, the 16R probability variation big hit result B correspondence flag, and the 16R normal jackpot result correspondence flag is stored in the RAM 604. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition processing is ended.

  If any of the above flags is stored, the process of starting the open / close execution mode is executed in step S604. In the start process, an opening standby time (start standby period) for causing the variable ball entry device 65 to stand by without opening the large winning opening 65a of the variable ball entry device 65 for opening in the opening / closing execution mode. Set). Specifically, the standby time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in the standby time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604.

  In the subsequent step S605, "16" is set in the open number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. The open number counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) has been opened.

  After the process of step S605 is performed, the process proceeds to step S606, and an opening command setting process is performed. The set opening command is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 and the display control device 620 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the contents of the determined effect are executed. The content of this effect includes the display mode in the symbol display device 75, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 620 as a display content command. In the display control device 620, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / effect control device 143, a display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, a display content corresponding to a big hit The display control of the symbol display device 75 is executed so that the moving image display of the character etc. and the switching of the background image etc. are performed.

  After the opening command setting process of step S606 is executed, the external signal setting process is executed in step S607, and the game state transition process is ended. In the external signal setting process of step S 607, it is determined whether or not any of the above various big hit correspondence flags is stored in the RAM 604. If any flag is stored, management control on the game hall side A jackpot notification signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred is output to the device (hole computer HC), and it is possible to grasp that the pachinko machine 10 has shifted to the open / close execution mode in the management control device.

  Returning to the description of step S601, if the open / close execution mode is not in progress, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, it is determined whether the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for opening has not elapsed, this game state transition processing is ended as it is. When the waiting time for opening has elapsed, the special winning opening / closing process is executed in step S609. Here, the special winning opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Big winning opening opening and closing processing>
In the special winning opening / closing process, first, at step S701, it is determined whether or not the variable ball entry device 65 (big winning opening 65a) is open. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the drive state of the variable ball entry drive unit 65 c of the variable ball entry device 65. If the special winning opening 65a is not open, it is determined in step S702 whether the value of the open number counter OC is "0". When an affirmative determination is made in step S702, the present special winning opening / closing process is ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S702, the process proceeds to step S703. In step S703, it is determined whether the value of the release timer counter TC is "0". The release timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the release period or interval period of the special winning opening 65a, and its value is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed. Be done. If a negative determination is made in step S703, the present special winning opening / closing process is ended.

  If the value of the open number counter OC is not "0" and the value of the open timer counter TC is "0", the process proceeds to step S704, and the open process of the variable ball entry device 65 (big winning opening 65a) is executed. Do. Specifically, in order to open the special winning opening 65a, a drive signal is output to the variable ball entry drive unit 65c, thereby bringing the variable ball entry drive unit 65c into a drive state.

  Thereafter, the processing of step S705 and step S706 is executed as setting processing (setting processing for opening time) of the closing condition corresponding to the variable ball entry device 65 (big winning opening 65a). Specifically, "15000" (corresponding to 30 seconds) is set in the release timer counter TC in step S705, and "10" is set in the winning counter PC in the following step S706.

  After executing the process of step S706, an open command indicating that the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) has been opened is set in step S707, and the large winning opening opening / closing process is ended. The set release command is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (see FIG. 14). Based on the received release command, the notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the release, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S701, if it is determined in step S701 that the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is open, the process proceeds to step S708 and the value of the release timer counter TC is "0" It is determined whether or not. If the value of the release timer counter TC is not "0", the process proceeds to step S709, and a detection signal from a detection sensor provided in the variable ball entry device 65 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won in the big winning opening 65a. Determine based on.

  If a winning has occurred, output processing of a winning command is executed in step S710. The winning command is output to the notification and effect control device 143, and the effect in the open / close execution mode executed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 changes according to the winning command.

  After executing the command output process in step S710, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1, and it is determined in the following step S712 whether the value of the winning counter PC is "0" or not. finish.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S712, that is, when the value of pay counter PC is "0", or when an affirmative determination is made in step S708 (that is, it is determined that the value of open timer counter TC is "0"). (In the case of having made), it means that the special winning opening closing condition is established. In this case, the variable entry ball drive unit 65c is not driven by outputting a stop signal to the variable entry ball drive unit 65c in order to close the variable entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) in step S713. I assume.

  In the following step S714, the open process counter OC is updated. Specifically, when the value of the open number counter OC is not "0", the open number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the open number counter OC is "0", the open number counter OC is decremented. Keep the value of "0".

  Thereafter, in step S715, it is determined whether the value of the updated open number counter OC is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S715, the process proceeds to step S716, where "1000" (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the release timer counter TC.

  After execution of the process of step S716, a closing command is set in step S717, and the large winning opening opening / closing process is ended. The set closing command is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the close command based on the received close command, and controls various devices so that the contents of the determined effect are executed.

  Returning to the description of step S715, if it is determined in step S715 that the value of the open number counter OC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S718. In step S718, an ending start process is performed. In the start process, an ending standby time is set for waiting without starting the next game run for ending in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604.

  Thereafter, after the ending command is set in step S719, the present special winning opening / closing process is ended. The ending command thus set is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14).

  Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 17), after executing the special winning opening / closing process in step S609, it is determined in step S610 whether the value of the open number counter OC is "0" or not, step S611. It is determined whether or not the waiting time for ending has elapsed. If the value of the open number counter OC is not “0” or the waiting time for ending has not elapsed, the present gaming state transition processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the value of the open number counter OC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed in step S612, and then the main game End the state transition process. In the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode, first, the type is identified as the jackpot result that has triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode this time, and processing according to the type is executed.

  In the case of the 16R probability variation big hit result A, the high probability mode flag and the high frequency support mode flag are stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. As a result, a high probability game state corresponding to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode is usually attained until the jackpot result is obtained from then on.

  In the case of the 16R probability variation big hit result B, the high probability mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. As a result, the high probability mode is continued until the jackpot result is obtained.

  In the case of the 16R normal big hit result, the high frequency support mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604, and "100" is set in the game number counter GC provided in the various counter area 604d. The number-of-games counter GC is decremented by one each time a game is played. After that, the high frequency support mode is maintained until the game number counter GC becomes "0".

<Processing for telegraph support>
Next, the electronic part support processing of step S305 in the normal processing (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 19 and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the electric-wrestler-support processing, it is first determined in step S801 whether support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether the in-support flag is stored in the in-support flag storage area provided in the various-flag storage area 604 e of the RAM 604. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the motorized part 71 of the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is in the open state, and is erased when the motor is returned to the closed state.

  If the under-support flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether the support win flag is stored in the support win flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is stored when the opening status is won (support winning) in a lottery (support lottery) whether or not the electric role 71 is opened, and is erased when the flag being stored is stored. Flag.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S 803, and it is determined whether the value of the bonus timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the feature timer counter YT is not “0”, the electronic control support process ends.

  If the value of the feature timer counter YT is "0", it is determined in step S804 whether it is the end timing of the fluctuation display of the pattern on the through gate display section DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, in step S 805, the off-set display is set, and then the electric wave support support processing is ended. By setting the out-of-space indication, the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display section DS is ended in the state where the out-of-space indication is stopped and displayed.

  If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0" and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S806 whether the value of the bonus product storage number SN is larger than "0". When the value of the number-of-items holding storage number SN is “0”, the electronic musical instrument support processing is ended as it is. If the value of the bonus item storage number SN is greater than "0", it is determined in step S807 whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress, and whether or not the high frequency support mode is in step S808. .

  If the mode is not the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S809. Specifically, the value stored in the power holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the motorized product release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is performed with reference to the table for the high frequency support mode stored in the success / failure table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the opening lottery, "1000" (corresponding to 2.0 seconds) is set in the character timer counter YT. Note that the item timer counter YT is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  In the present embodiment, the winning information is assigned to all the values that can be taken by the motorized product release counter C4 for the high-frequency support mode success or failure table. Regardless of the value of, the above lottery will always be won.

  After the process of step S809 is performed, the process proceeds to step S810. In step S810, it is determined whether the result of the open lottery in step S809 is support win. If the support winning is not performed, the process proceeds to step S812 without executing the processing of step S811. If the support winning is performed, the support winning flag is stored in step S811 and provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. After setting “3” in the round counter RC, the process proceeds to step S812.

  In step S812, it is determined whether the support number limitation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. If a negative determination is made in step S812, the electronic control support process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S812, it is determined in step S813 whether or not the number-of-games counter is "0". The number-of-games counter is decremented by one each time one game cycle is completed when the support number limit flag is stored. If the game number counter is not "0", the processing for the electric wave support is ended as it is. If the game number counter is "0", the support flag (high frequency support flag) is erased and the support frequency restriction flag is erased in step S814.

  In the subsequent step S815, the low frequency support command (low frequency support setting information), which is information for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the support mode is the low frequency support mode, is sent to the notification / production control device 143. Set as a command to be sent. After that, the processing for the electric wave support is finished.

  The low frequency support command set in step S815 is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification and effect control device 143 transmits the low frequency support command to the display control device 620 as it is. The display control device 620 specifies that the support mode is the infrequent support mode based on the infrequent support command being received, and executes processing corresponding thereto. Specifically, the stage displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 described above is shifted (degraded) from the high probability stage or the precursor stage to the normal stage.

  On the other hand, if it is in the open / close execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S816. Specifically, the value stored in the power holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the motorized product release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is performed with reference to the table for the low frequency support mode stored in the success / failure table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the opening lottery, "6000" (ie, 12.0 sec) is set to the character timer counter YT.

  In the following step S817, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S816 is a support winning. If the support is not won, the processing for the electric wave support is ended as it is. If it is determined that the support winning is made, the support winning flag is stored in step S818, and after setting the round counter RC to "3", the electronic control support processing ends.

  Returning to the description of step S802, if the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604, an affirmative determination is made in step S802, and the process proceeds to step S819. In step S819, it is determined whether the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0". If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is not “0”, since the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS is being performed, the processing for electric utility support is ended as it is. If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0", a hit display is set in step S820. Thereby, the variation display of the symbols in the through gate display section DS is ended in a state where the symbol corresponding to the hit is stopped and displayed.

  If the under-supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S821. In step S924, the electronic combination opening / closing process for opening / closing control of the motorized combination 71 is executed, and the electronic combination support processing is ended. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Electronic work opening and closing control process>
In the electronic combination open / close control process, first, at step S901, it is determined whether or not the motorized jack 71 is open. Whether or not the motorized prize 71 is open is determined based on whether or not the motorized prize drive 71 b is in a driven state. If the motor-operated combination 71 is open, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether the value of the combination timer counter YT is "0".

  If the value of the role timer counter YT is not "0", the electronic control unit closing process is ended as it is. If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0", the process proceeds to step S903, and the closing process of controlling the motorized bonus 71 in the closed state is performed, and the bonus timer counter YT is "250" (0.5 sec). Equivalent) set. In this closing process, a closing signal is output to the motorized accessory drive unit 71b.

  Thereafter, the value of the round counter RC is decremented by 1 in step S904, and then it is determined in step S905 whether the value of the round counter RC is "0". If the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, the electronic control unit closing process is ended as it is. If the value of the round counter RC is “0”, the flag under support is erased in step S906. , End the electronic gear opening and closing process.

  On the other hand, when the motor-operated combination 71 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S907. In step S 907, it is determined whether the bonus timer counter YT is “0”. If the feature timer counter YT is not "0", this electronic combination switching process is ended as it is. If the item timer counter YT is "0", in step S908, an opening process is performed to control the motorized combination 71 in the open state. In the release process, an open signal is output to the motorized product drive unit 71b.

  Thereafter, in step S909, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress, and in step S910, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. If the mode is not the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode is set, "2500" (corresponding to 5.0 sec) is set to the bonus timer counter YT in step S911, and then the electronic control unit closing process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the open / close execution mode is not set or the high-frequency support mode is not set, “75” (corresponding to 0.15 sec) is set in the item timer counter YT in step S912, and then the electronic opening and closing process ends. Do.

<About signal output inspection>
As described above, when the inspection connector 231 is connected to the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, a signal output for confirming that the signal is properly output to the gaming machine such as the variable ball entry device 65 or the like It is possible to carry out an inspection. Here, the configuration for performing the signal output inspection will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of main controller 162. Referring to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the main control board 601 has a plurality of output terminals 641 connected to the output port of the MPU 602, and drives 71b and 65c, an informing and effect control device 143, an external terminal board 213 and an inspection The connectors 231 are connected to the MPU 602 via the output terminals 641 respectively. The output terminals 641 are individually connected to the MPU 602 via connection paths 642, respectively.

  The MPU 602 is an electronic component having an integrated circuit (IC), and corresponds to a control component that performs various control processes. The MPU 602 has D terminals such as D1, D2... For data input / output, and these D terminals are used as output ports. For example, the motorized product drive unit 71b is connected to the D1 terminal, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c is connected to the D2 terminal, the notification and effect control device 143 is connected to the D3 terminal and the D4 terminal, and the D5 terminal and the D6 terminal The external terminal board 213 is connected.

  The MPU 602 has, in addition to the D terminal, a VDD terminal to which the operation power of the MPU 602 is supplied when a predetermined voltage (for example, +5 V) is applied, and a VSS terminal as a reference potential. In addition, it has an A terminal to which an address is input, and a CE terminal for selecting a chip which inputs and outputs data.

  The plurality of output terminals 641 of the main control board 601 include output terminals 641a to 641d for outputting winning signals when winning in various lottery, and these output terminals 641a to 641d correspond to winning terminals. Among the output terminals 641a to 641d, the first output terminal 641a is for outputting a winning signal from the D1 terminal to the motorized combination product driving unit 71b. The winning signal is an opening signal or closing signal output from the D1 terminal when the support lottery is won, and the opening / closing operation of the motorized jack 71 implemented by the opening signal or closing signal corresponds to the winning operation. The motorized accessory drive unit 71 b is connected to the first output terminal 641 a by the first output path 643 a.

  The second output terminal 641b is for outputting the winning signal from the D2 terminal to the variable entry ball drive unit 65c. The winning signal is a drive signal or a stop signal outputted from the D2 terminal when the winning lottery as a big hit lottery is won, and the opening / closing operation of the open / close door 65b implemented by the drive signal or the stop signal is a winning operation Equivalent to. The variable ball entry drive unit 65c is connected to the second output terminal 641b by a second output path 643b.

  The third output terminal 641c is for outputting the winning signal from the D4 terminal to the notification / effect control device 143. The winning signal is an opening command, an ending command, an opening command, a closing command, a low frequency support command output from the D4 terminal when the jackpot lottery or support lottery is won, and the notification and presentation control performed by these commands The control processing of the device 143 (control processing of the display control device 620) corresponds to the winning operation. The notification and effect control device 143 is connected to the third output terminal 641 c by a third output path 643 c.

  The fourth output terminal 641 d is for outputting the winning signal from the D 6 terminal to the external terminal board 213. The winning signal is a jackpot notification signal output from the D6 terminal when a jackpot lottery is won, and outputting the jackpot notification signal from the external terminal board 213 to the hall computer HC corresponds to a winning operation. The external terminal plate 213 is connected to the fourth output terminal 641 d by a fourth output path 643 d.

  The output paths 643 a to 643 d are configured to include printed wiring provided on the main control substrate 601 and electric wiring connected to gaming devices such as the lower operation ball receiving unit 63.

  The notification and effect control device 143 is connected to the D3 terminal via an output terminal 641 different from the third output terminal 641c. A non-winning signal different from the winning signal such as the opening command is output from the D3 terminal, and the output terminal 641 connected to the D3 terminal corresponds to a non-winning terminal. In this case, even if the jackpot lottery or the support lottery is not won, a non-winning signal is output from the D3 terminal to the notification and effect control device 143, so when inspecting the pachinko machine 10, the case of the winning signal Differently, the operation of the notification / rendering control device 143 based on the non-winning signal can be easily viewed.

  Further, the external terminal plate 213 is connected to the D5 terminal via an output terminal 641 different from the fourth output terminal 641d. A non-winning signal different from the jackpot notification signal (winning signal) is output from the D5 terminal, and the output terminal 641 connected to the D5 terminal corresponds to a non-winning terminal. In this case, even if the jackpot lottery is not won, a non-winning signal is output from the D5 terminal to the external terminal board 213. Therefore, when inspecting the pachinko machine 10, unlike the winning signal, the non-winning signal Can be easily confirmed by the hole computer HC that the external terminal plate 213 is properly output.

  A winning signal such as an open signal output from the MPU 602 to the variable ball drive unit 65c or the like is a binary digital signal that alternately repeats the high state and the low state. Is configured to perform a winning operation by inputting a binary number winning signal. For this reason, the winning signal is a signal of an aspect different from the inspection signal having one high state and one low state. Therefore, even if the inspection signal is input to the gaming machine such as the variable ball entry device 65, the gaming machine does not perform the winning operation.

  An inspection connector 231 is connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d as the winning terminals via inspection paths 645a to 645d. In this case, the output terminals 641a to 641d connect the inspection connector 231 with the same signal as the signal to be output to the electric accessory drive unit 71b, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c, the notification and effect control device 143, and the external terminal board 213. It will be output against. The inspection paths 645a to 645d are arranged in parallel to the output paths 643a to 643d.

  Among the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the first inspection path 645a connects the first output terminal 641a to the inspection connector 231, and the second inspection path 645b connects the second output terminal 641b. The third inspection path 645c connects the third output terminal 641c, and the fourth inspection path 645d connects the fourth output terminal 641d. The output paths 643a to 643d correspond to the winning paths connected to the winning terminals.

  In the signal output inspection in the inspection of the pachinko machine 10, the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231. The inspection apparatus K can visualize the inspection signal output from the output terminals 641 a to 641 d to the inspection connector 231. An attached cable K1 extends from the inspection device K, and the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231 via the attached cable K1. An attached connector K2 connectable to the inspection connector 231 is attached to the attached cable K1, and the inspection connector K is electrically connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d by connecting the attached connector K2 to the inspection connector 231. Connected to

  The inspection transmission paths 645a to 645d are provided with insulation transmission parts 646 for transmitting signals in a state where the output terminals 641a to 641d and the inspection connector 231 are insulated. The inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231 only when the signal output inspection is performed, and the connection of the attached cable K1 to the inspection connector 231 is canceled after the inspection is completed. The internal terminals of the connector 231 are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13. Here, for example, in the configuration in which the insulation transmission unit 646 is not provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the internal terminal of the inspection connector 231 is a voltage contact and the attached cable K1 is not connected. The safety of the test connector 231 may be reduced.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the insulation transmission portion 646 is provided, whereby the internal terminal of the inspection connector 231 becomes a non-voltage contact. In this case, even if the winning signals are output from the output terminals 641a to 641d, the voltage of the winning signal is not applied to the inspection connector 231. Therefore, the safety of the inspection connector 231 in a state where the attached cable K1 is not connected can be enhanced.

  Next, the inspection paths 645a to 645d will be described. All of the inspection paths 645a have the same configuration. Here, the first inspection path 645a connecting the first output terminal 641a and the inspection connector 231 will be described with reference to FIGS. A detailed description of the other inspection paths 645b to 645d will be omitted. FIG. 22 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main controller 162, and FIG. 23 is a timing chart when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. In FIG. 23, (a) shows a timing chart when the inspection signal is detected normally by the inspection device K, and (b) shows that the inspection signal is not detected normally by the inspection device K. Shows a timing chart in the case of

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the main control board 601, the VDD terminal of the MPU 602 is connected to the power supply line, whereby a power supply voltage (for example, +5 V) is applied to the VDD terminal from the power supply line. The VSS terminal is grounded by being connected to the ground line, whereby the reference voltage of the MPU 602 is set to 0V. With regard to digital signals output from the D terminal or the like of the MPU 602, the voltage level in the high state is +5 V, which is the same as the power supply voltage, and the voltage level in the low state is 0 V.

  The MPU 602 has the reset signal generation unit 651 described above. The reset signal generation unit 651 outputs a reset command by switching the reset signal from the low state to the high state, and can also be referred to as a reset command output unit.

  Further, the MPU 602 has a test signal generation unit 652 that generates a test signal. In the MPU 602, the reset signal generation unit 651 is connected to the D1 terminal via the test signal generation unit 652. The inspection signal generation unit 652 has a NAND circuit, the reset signal generation unit 651 and the VDD terminal are connected to the input side, and the output side is connected to the D1 terminal. In this case, in the state where the power supply voltage is supplied to the VDD terminal (after power on), the inspection signal generated by the inspection signal generation unit 652 is a signal in which the high state and the low state are inverted with respect to the reset signal. It is. Specifically, the inspection signal is held high until the prohibition period elapses after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, and is switched to the low state after the prohibition period elapses. In this case, the NAND circuit corresponds to switching means for switching the state (voltage level) of the test signal.

  Furthermore, the MPU 602 further includes an upstream switch unit 653 capable of stopping the output of the test signal to the first output terminal 641a, and an end signal output unit outputting a test end signal to open the upstream switch unit 653. And 654. The end signal output unit 654 outputs an inspection end signal to the upstream switch unit 653 by performing a predetermined process (the process of step S209), and is connected to the upstream switch unit 653. There is.

  The upstream switch unit 653 is a normally closed switching unit, and is disposed upstream of the first output terminal 641a (on the inspection signal generation unit 652 side). The upstream switch unit 653 holds the closed state until the inspection end signal is input from the end signal output unit 654 after the power is turned on, and shifts to the open state by the inspection end signal being input. is there. Here, the output side of the inspection signal generation unit 652 is connected to the D1 terminal via the upstream switch unit 653, and the inspection signal output from the inspection signal generation unit 652 is the upstream switch unit. When 653 is in the closed state, it is output from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a, and when the upstream switch section 653 is in the open state, it is not output from the D1 terminal. The upstream switch unit 653 corresponds to a signal stop unit that stops the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602.

  The MPU 602 has a winning signal generation unit 657 that generates a winning signal such as an open signal or a close signal. The win signal generation unit 657 is connected to the D1 terminal, and the upstream switch unit 653 is connected to the D1 terminal in a state of being branched from the path connecting the D1 terminal and the win signal generation unit 657. Therefore, when the upstream switch section 653 is in the open state, only the winning signal can be input without the inspection signal being input to the D1 terminal, and therefore the winning output from the D1 terminal can be obtained. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of noise or the like due to the inspection signal in the signal.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the power is turned on at timing t0 and the prohibition period ends at timing t1, the reset signal is in the low state between timing t0 and t1 and is high after timing t1. It is in the state. In this case, the low state of the reset signal continues only during the waiting period Ta from the timing t0 to the timing t1, and the waiting period Ta is the processing time (500 msec) of the start-up process by the MPU 602 and the prohibition period (1 sec). And the total value (1.5 sec). The waiting period Ta corresponds to the preceding period.

  In addition, after the prohibition period ends and the reset command is output (after the reset signal becomes high), the upstream switch portion 653 changes from the closed state to the open state at timing t2 when the delay period Tb passes. Then, the output of the inspection signal from the D1 terminal of the MPU 602 is stopped. That is, after the timing t2, only the win signal generator 657 among the test signal generator 652 and the win signal generator 657 is connected to the D1 terminal. The delay period Tb corresponds to the subsequent period.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 22, the insulation transmission part 646 provided in the first inspection path 645a is formed of an insulation element such as a photocoupler or a photoMOS relay. The insulation transmission unit 646 has a light emitting element 661 such as a light emitting diode and a light receiving element 662 such as a phototransistor, and these elements 655 and 656 are arranged in an electrically insulated state. The light emitting element 661 corresponds to the upstream element disposed on the upstream side, and the light receiving element 662 corresponds to the downstream element disposed on the downstream side.

  The output side (cathode terminal) of the light emitting element 661 is connected to the first output terminal 641 a, and the input side (anode terminal) is connected to the power supply line via a resistor 647 that protects the light emitting element 661. The power supply line applies a power supply voltage (for example, +5 V) to the input side of the light emitting element 661, and this applied voltage has the same value as the voltage applied to the VDD terminal of the MPU 602.

  The inspection connector 231 is connected to the light receiving element 662, and the inspection connector 231 includes the positive side terminal 231a connected to the input side (collector terminal) of the light receiving element 662, and the output side of the light receiving element 662 (emitter And the negative side terminal 231b connected to the terminal as an internal terminal. The light receiving element 662 is closed (ON state) when the light emitting element 661 emits light (ON), and is opened (OFF state) when the light emitting element 661 stops emitting light (OFF). In this case, the insulation transfer portion 646 is turned on in response to the light emission of the light emitting element 661, and is turned off in response to the light emission stop of the light emitting element 661.

  Incidentally, the first inspection path 645a includes a path connecting the first output terminal 641a and the light emitting element 661, and a path connecting the light receiving element 662 and the terminals 231a and 231b.

  The inspection apparatus K includes a power supply unit K3 and a light emitting unit K4 that emits light when power is supplied from the power supply unit K3. The attached connector K2 has a positive side terminal K2a connected to the positive side of the power supply unit K3 and a negative side terminal K2b connected to the negative side of the power supply unit K3. When the attached connector K2 is connected to the test connector 231, the positive terminals 231a and K2a are electrically connected to each other, and the negative terminals 231b and K2b are electrically connected to each other.

  The power supply unit K3 is supplied with commercial power from the outside, and the light emitting unit K4 is formed of a light emitting diode (LED) or the like. In the inspection apparatus K, the light emitting unit K4 is disposed between the positive side terminal K2a and the power supply unit K3. When the attached connector K <b> 2 is connected to the inspection connector 231, the light emitting unit K <b> 4 is connected in series to the light receiving element 662. The light emitting unit K4 emits light when the light receiving element 662 is in the ON state, and does not emit light when the light receiving element 662 is in the OFF state. The light emitting unit K4 corresponds to a visualizing means capable of visualizing the state of the light receiving element 662 (the state of the inspection signal) by the presence or absence of light emission.

  In FIG. 22 and FIG. 23A, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 in a state where the inspection apparatus K is connected to the inspection connector 231, the voltage of the first output terminal 641a. The level becomes HI (+5 V) in the waiting period Ta and becomes LOW (0 V) in the delay period Tb, similarly to the inspection signal output from the D1 terminal.

  In the waiting period Ta, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641 a is the same as the voltage applied to the light emitting element 661, and no current flows in the light emitting element 661. In this case, the insulation transfer unit 646 is in the OFF state, and the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light. On the other hand, in the delay period Tb, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a becomes the reference voltage (0 V), and a current flows in the light emitting element 661 toward the D1 terminal. In this case, the insulation transmission unit 646 is in the ON state, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light. Therefore, when the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light during the waiting period Ta (1.5 sec) after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, and then the light emitting unit K4 emits light during the delay period Tb (5 sec), the MPU 602 A win signal such as an open signal or a close signal is normally output from the D1 terminal of the first output terminal 641a to the first output terminal 641a.

  Note that before the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (prior to timing t0), the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light even if the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231, and after the delay period Tb (at timing t2). In the rear), the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 due to the inspection signal is stopped. Therefore, in the signal output inspection, it is preferable to confirm that the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped after the end of the delay period Tb. Here, when the support lottery is won during the inspection, after the delay period Tb ends, a win signal such as an open signal or a close signal is output from the D1 terminal, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light by the win signal. There is also the possibility. However, the possibility of winning the support lottery during the inspection is considered to be extremely low.

  In addition, when the RAM erase switch 194 is not pressed when the power is turned on, as described above, the reset signal is held in the low state, so the inspection signal is in the high state even after the waiting period Ta elapses. It is kept as it is. For this reason, the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light even in the delay period Tb, and the signal output inspection for the first output terminal 641a can not be performed.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 23B, when an abnormality occurs in the signal output from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a, the inspection signal is not properly input to the first output terminal 641a. Because of this, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is not kept HI even in the waiting period Ta and is kept LOW, and is kept LOW even after the delay period Tb and its delay period Tb. For this reason, a current flows through the light emitting element 661, and the insulating transfer unit 646 is turned on despite the waiting period Ta, and the light emitting unit K4 also emits light. In addition, even after the delay period Tb and the end of the delay period Tb, the insulation transmission unit 646 is held in the ON state, and the light emitting unit K4 continues to emit light. Therefore, if the light emitting unit K4 continues to emit light even after the delay period Tb ends after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, winning signals such as an open signal and a close signal from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a are normal Will not be output to

  As described above, the configurations of the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d are the same as the first inspection path 645a. The inspection apparatus K includes, in addition to the light emitting parts K4 corresponding to the first inspection path 645a, light emitting parts K4 corresponding to the inspection paths 645b to 645d, respectively. It is collectively connected to the attached connector K2 (attached cable K1). In this case, by connecting the attached connector K2 to the inspection connector 231, each light emitting unit K4 is connected to each of the inspection paths 645b to 645d. The inspection connector 231 has terminals 231a and 231b individually connected to the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d.

  The MPU 602 adds a D2 terminal (second output terminal 641b) and a D4 terminal (third output terminal 641c) in addition to the upstream switch unit 653 and the win signal generation unit 657 connected to the D1 terminal (first output terminal 641a). , The D6 terminal (the fourth output terminal 641d), the upstream switch unit 653 and the win signal generation unit 657 are separately connected, and the inspection signal and the win signal are also from the D2 terminal, the D4 terminal, and the D6 terminal. Output is possible.

  The win signal generation unit 657 connected to the D2 terminal can output a drive signal or a stop signal as a win signal, and the win signal generation unit 657 connected to the D4 terminal is an opening command or an exit signal as a win signal. It is possible to output an ending command, an open command, a close command, and a low frequency support command. Further, the winning signal generation unit 657 connected to the D6 terminal can output a jackpot notification signal as a winning signal.

  The inspection signal is individually output to each of the output terminals 641a to 641d, and the light emitting unit K4 is individually provided to each of the inspection paths 645a to 645d. The signal output inspection for the output terminals 641a to 641d can be performed collectively at the timing when the power is turned on. Thereby, the inspection time is shortened as compared with the case where the signal output inspection for the output terminals 641a to 641d is performed in order.

  According to the embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

<About signal output inspection>
Since both the winning signal such as the open signal and the inspection signal can be output to the output terminals 641a to 641d in the main control device 162, the signal output inspection can be performed even when the support lottery etc. is not won. it can. In this case, it is not necessary to repeat the task of pouring the gaming ball into the through gate 66 by the worker, for example, in the signal output inspection until the support lottery is won, so the required time of the signal output inspection can be shortened.

  There is also a method of storing a winning signal for inspection in the RAM 604 or the like in order to cause the MPU 602 to output a winning signal for inspection for the purpose of performing a signal output inspection. If the inspection winning signal is output from the MPU 602, the lower operation opening 63a and the big winning opening 65a are opened even though the support lottery has not been won, and a profit is given to the suspicious person, Is concerned. On the other hand, since the inspection signal is a signal in a mode different from the winning signal, even if the suspicious person illegally outputs the inspection signal from the MPU 602, the lower operation opening 63a and the special winning opening 65a Without opening it, it can be suppressed that the suspicious person is given a benefit.

  Since the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d as the winning terminals, the inspection connector 231 can be easily provided for the output terminals 641a to 641d. For this reason, the inspection device K (light emitting unit K4) can be connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d by an easy operation of connecting the accessory connector K2 to the inspection connector 231. This can facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection.

  Since the inspection connector 231 is a general-purpose product, not only a dedicated device (dedicated accessory connector) for signal output inspection can be connected to the inspection connector 231, but can also be used for other inspections. A highly versatile apparatus can be used as the inspection apparatus K. In this case, when performing inspections on a large number of items of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to save time and effort of using different inspection devices for each inspection item, so that the inspection time can be shortened.

  Since the insulation transmission part 646 is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 become non-voltage contacts, so that the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are temporarily electrically Even when an article such as a wire contacts, reduction in electrical safety can be suppressed. In addition, even if a suspicious person connects an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized board or the like from operating due to the power supplied to the main control device 162.

  Since the insulation transfer portion 646 is composed of the light emitting element 661 and the light receiving element 662, while the signal is transmitted from the light emitting element 661 to the light receiving element 662, the signal transmission from the light receiving element 662 to the light emitting element 661 is performed. Absent. Therefore, even if an illegal board or the like is connected to the inspection connector 231 and an illegal signal is output from the illegal board or the like, the insulation transmission unit 646 can regulate the input of the illegal signal to the MPU 602. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against fraudulent acts using the inspection connector 231 and the inspection paths 645a to 645d.

  Since the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are non-voltage contacts, the operating voltage of the light emitting unit K4 can be set to the voltage of the power supply unit K3. For example, in the configuration in which the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are voltage contacts, it is necessary to match the operating voltage of the light emitting unit K4 to the power supply voltage of the main control board 601. It will be to prepare the device. In this case, there is a concern that the cost burden and the work burden may increase at the time of signal output inspection. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are non-voltage contacts as in the present embodiment, a general-purpose product can be used as the inspection device K. Cost burden and work burden can be reduced.

  Since all of the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to one inspection connector 231, the inspection apparatus K can output terminals 641a to 641 by performing an easy operation of connecting the accessory connector K2 to the inspection connector 231. It can be connected to all 641d. For this reason, the preparatory work at the time of performing a signal output test can be facilitated. In addition, since all the inspection signals output from the output terminals 641a to 641d are input to the inspection apparatus K via the inspection connector 231, one inspection apparatus for signal output inspection for the output terminals 641a to 641d is used. It can be done collectively by K. Therefore, the required time for signal output inspection can be shortened.

  In the inspection apparatus K, since the plurality of light emitting units K4 are connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d of the pachinko machine 10 in a one-to-one manner, the results of the signal output inspection for these output terminals 641a to 641d are It can confirm collectively by the presence or absence of light emission of part K4. For this reason, compared with the case where the signal output inspection is performed on the output terminals 641a to 641d one by one in order, it is possible to shorten the time required to complete the signal output inspection on all the output terminals 641a to 641d.

  In the inspection apparatus K, since the plurality of light emitting units K4 are collectively connected to one attached connector K2, the simple operation of connecting one attached connector K2 to one inspection connector 231 is performed. The plurality of light emitting units K4 can be collectively connected to each of the output terminals 641a to 641d.

  In main controller 162, the connection between inspection signal generation unit 652 and the D terminal is cut off by upstream switch unit 653 so that inspection signal generation unit 652 is electrically disconnected from winning signal generation unit 657. Can. Therefore, even if noise or the like is generated in the inspection signal generation unit 652, it is possible to suppress that the noise or the like is on the win signal or intrudes into the win signal generation unit 657. In this case, since the winning signal generated by the winning signal generation unit 657 is input to the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entering unit 63 in an appropriate state, the gaming machine will properly perform the winning operation.

  Since the MPU 602 of the main control unit 162 performs main processing and normal processing, processing for stopping the output of the inspection signal is performed when the win signal is output, so the inspection signal becomes an obstacle. It is possible to prevent the timing at which the winning signal is output from becoming inappropriate.

<About switching the voltage level of the inspection signal>
Since the test signal is switched from the high state to the low state while the signal output test is being performed, both the high state and the low state of the digital signal are properly output from the MPU 602 to the output terminals 641a to 641d. Can be confirmed. That is, it can be confirmed that the winning signal, which is a digital signal, properly reaches the output terminals 641a to 641d from the MPU 602. In addition, even if a signal for inspection is inputted to the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entry unit 63 etc., it is considered that the gaming machine does not operate simply by switching the voltage level of the signal for inspection. This makes it difficult for the gaming machine to unintentionally perform the winning operation. For this reason, it can suppress that switching of the voltage level in the signal for a test | inspection is utilized illegally.

  After the signal output inspection is started, since the inspection signal is high and held for the waiting period Ta, the light output unit K4 is in spite of the signal output inspection being started (power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on). The operator can visually recognize that the lamp does not emit light. That is, the period in which the light emitting portion K4 does not emit light can be secured long enough to allow human recognition. Further, after the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state, the low state is held for the delay period Tb, so that the operator can visually recognize that the light emitting unit K4 emits light. That is, the period in which the light emitting unit K4 emits light can be secured long enough to allow human recognition. Therefore, when the light emission mode of the light emitting unit K4 is visually checked, the inspection accuracy can be enhanced.

  When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the setting of the voltage level of the inspection signal is started, so that the signal output inspection can be performed along a series of processes performed by the MPU 602. For this reason, even when the inspection is performed on a large number of items of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to suppress the failure to carry out the signal output inspection. In addition, since the execution order of other inspections can be set based on the signal output inspection, the work efficiency in the inspection can be enhanced.

  In the signal output inspection, the waiting period Ta ensured after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on is ensured using the time required for the MPU 602 to perform the startup process (the process of step S201). The start-up process can be performed in parallel. Further, since the waiting period Ta is secured using the time required to perform the prohibition process (the process of step S202) in addition to the startup process, the signal output inspection and the prohibition process are performed in parallel. be able to. That is, after the power is turned on, the signal output inspection is performed for the start-up period for waiting for the dispensing control device 181 or the like to be in an operable state or the prohibited period for which writing to the RAM 604 or the like of the main control device 162 is prohibited. It can be used effectively as a period of time. Therefore, the inspection time is shortened compared to the configuration in which the dedicated period for the signal output inspection is secured after the start processing and the prohibition period end and the control by the main controller 162 is performed. be able to. In the start-up period and the prohibition period, the pachinko machine 10 is not controlled by the main controller 162, and after this period, the pachinko machine 10 is under control of the main controller 162. It is under the condition.

  Since the voltage level of the inspection signal is switched on condition that the RAM erase switch 194 is operated when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the voltage level of the inspection signal is always switched after the power is switched on. is not. Therefore, the processing load on the MPU 602 can be reduced as compared with a configuration in which the voltage level of the inspection signal is constantly switched after the power is turned on. In this case, the RAM erase switch 194 corresponds to an external operation means for performing a signal output test, but this external operation means is provided as a dedicated switch separately from the RAM erase switch 194. The cost burden when manufacturing the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced. Moreover, since the initialization of the RAM 604 is performed along with the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 at the time of power-on, the signal output inspection can be performed in parallel with the processing of the RAM 604.

<About fraud measures>
Since the inspection connector 231 is disposed on the back side of the inner frame 13, it is difficult for a suspicious person to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231 while playing a game. Here, when a support lottery or a big hit lottery is won, a winning signal such as an open signal output from the inspection connector 231 is stored in a fraudulent substrate or the like, and in a period in which the support lottery or the big hit lottery is not won, There is a concern that the fraudulent act of inputting the winning signal acquired in the above into the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entry unit 63 may be performed. If this injustice is performed, the gaming machine will perform a winning operation, and the suspicious person will be benefited even though the various lotterys have not been won. On the other hand, since it is difficult to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231, it is possible to exert a deterrent against fraudulent acts using the inspection connector 231.

  Since the inspection connector 231 is covered from the back side by the protective cover portion 212 of the back pack unit 15, unless the back pack unit 15 is opened to the inner frame 13 or the protective cover 212 is opened to the base portion 211. In this case, it is difficult to connect an illegal board or the like to the inspection connector 231. On the other hand, when performing a signal output inspection, it is possible to connect the inspection device K to the inspection connector 231 by an easy operation of opening the back pack unit 15 and the protective cover portion 212. The preparation for output inspection can be easily performed.

  Since the inspection connector 231 is provided with an openable / closable cover member, it is necessary to shift the cover member to a non-protected state in order to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231. For this reason, a deterrent force can be exerted against the connection of the unauthorized substrate or the like to the inspection connector 231.

  Since the first output terminal 641a connects the first inspection path 645a and the lower operation ball receiving portion 63, when the winning signal output to the first inspection path 645a is acquired, There is a concern that the lower operating opening 63a may be opened illegally. Further, since the second output terminal 641 b connects the second inspection path 645 b and the variable ball entry device 65, when the winning signal output to the second inspection path 645 b is acquired, There is a concern that the special winning opening 65a may be opened illegally. Therefore, since the configuration for suppressing the connection of the illegal substrate to the inspection connector 231 is realized, the lower operation opening 63a and the large winning opening are realized despite the fact that the support lottery and the big hit lottery are not won. It can be suppressed that 65a is opened illegally and a profit is given to a suspicious person.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the electrical connection between the output terminals 641a to 641b and the test connector 231 is always maintained, but in the second embodiment, this connection can be disconnected. In the second embodiment, signal output inspection will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  First, the main processing executed by the MPU 602 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, in the inspection end process of step S209, in addition to the process of outputting the inspection end signal after the delay period has elapsed, the first inspection path 645a is interrupted after the elapse of a predetermined blocking period (eg 7 seconds). Perform blocking process. In this blocking process, a timer is set so that a blocking signal for blocking the first inspection path 645a is output after the blocking period has elapsed. In this case, the cutoff period is measured by the timer, and after the main processing is completed, the cutoff signal is output and the first inspection path 645a is blocked even if it is in a state of transitioning to the normal processing. It will be.

  By the way, when the support lottery etc. is won, in order to execute the processing associated with the win with priority, the blocking signal is output even before the blocking period elapses, and the first inspection path 645a is blocked. Run. Further, the cutoff period is set to be longer than the delay period, and the first inspection path 645a is configured to be blocked after the signal output inspection is completed. The cutoff period may be set to a value equal to or smaller than the delay period, and when the cutoff period is set to a value smaller than the delay period, the timing at which the first inspection path 645a is blocked. The signal output inspection will end at.

  Next, the first inspection path 645a will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. 24 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main controller 162, and FIG. 25 is a timing chart when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. In FIG. 25, (a) shows a timing chart for the first inspection path 645a, and (b) shows the operation of each light emitting unit K4 corresponding to the first inspection path 645a to the fourth inspection path 645d. An aspect is shown. Further, as in the first embodiment, the detailed description of the configuration of each of the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main control board 601 outputs a shutoff signal to open the downstream switch portion 671 which can stop the output of the signal from the first output terminal 641a and the downstream switch portion 671. And a cut-off signal output unit 672. The shutoff signal output unit 672 outputs the downstream switch unit 671 by performing a predetermined process (shutdown process in step S209), and is connected to the downstream switch unit 671.

  The downstream switch unit 671 is a normally closed switching unit, and is disposed downstream of the first output terminal 641a (on the side of the insulation transmission unit 646) in the first inspection path 645a. The downstream switch unit 671 holds the closed state until the shutoff signal is input from the shutoff signal output unit 672 after the power is turned on, and shifts to the open state by the termination signal being input. The downstream switch unit 671 is mounted on the main control substrate 601 and thus is incorporated in the main control device 162.

  Here, when the support lottery is won during the game, the win signal generation unit 657 outputs a win signal such as an open signal or a close signal to the first output terminal 641a. This winning signal is also output to the first inspection path 645a in addition to the motorized product drive 71b, but the downstream switch 671 is open during the game. Thus, the winning signal does not reach the insulation transmission unit 646 and the inspection connector 231. For this reason, it can be avoided that the content of the winning signal is illegally acquired from the inspection connector 231 during the game.

  The main control substrate 601 has a delay circuit 675 that delays the timing at which the light emitting unit K4 emits light. The delay circuit 675 is an on delay circuit that delays the light emission timing of the light emitting unit K4 with respect to the timing at which the insulation transmission unit 646 transitions to the ON state, and the downstream side of the insulation transmission unit 646 in the first inspection path 645a (for inspection It is arrange | positioned at the connector 231 side. The delay circuit 675 has a capacitor 676 provided in parallel with the insulation transmission unit 646 (light receiving element 662), and a resistor 677 provided in series with both the light receiving element 662 and the capacitor 676. The integration circuit secures a delay time proportional to the product of the capacitance of the capacitor 676 and the resistance value of the resistor 677.

  Incidentally, the delay circuit 675 also has a function as a low pass filter circuit configured to include the capacitor 676 and the resistor 677. Here, when the inspection signal corresponds to a low frequency signal and the winning signal corresponds to a high frequency signal, the delay circuit 675 permits transmission of the inspection signal while limiting transmission of the winning signal. Becomes possible.

  In FIG. 24 and FIG. 25A, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 in the state where the inspection apparatus K is connected to the inspection connector 231, the same as the first embodiment. Then, the insulation transfer unit 646 shifts to the ON state at timing t1, and returns to the OFF state at timing t2. Here, in the present embodiment, after the output of the inspection signal from the D1 terminal is stopped at timing t2 (after the upstream switch portion 653 shifts to the open state), at timing t3 when the blocking period Tc has elapsed. As a result, the downstream switch unit 671 shifts from the closed state to the open state, and the insulation transmission unit 646 and the light emitting unit K4 (inspection apparatus K) are disconnected from the first output terminal 641a. Therefore, after the timing t3, the insulation transmission unit 646 is held in the OFF state, and the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the delay circuit 675 is provided, different from the first embodiment, a predetermined delay period Td (for example, 1 sec) after the insulation transfer unit 646 shifts to the ON state at the timing t1. The light emitting unit K4 emits light at timing t4 delayed by. In this case, after the operator operates the power switch 193 or the RAM erase switch 194 of the pachinko machine 10, a preparation time for shifting the line of sight to the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection device K is a delay period Ta (for example, 1.5 sec). In addition to the delay period Td. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the preparation time is insufficient only by the delay period Ta secured by the processing of the MPU 602 (the processing of steps S201 and S202).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the delay periods Td secured by the delay circuits 675 of the first inspection path 645a to the fourth inspection path 645d are different. That is, in each delay circuit 675 of the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the product of the capacitance of the capacitor 676 and the resistance value of the resistor 677 is set to a different value. Here, the delay period Td of the delay circuit 675 has the smallest value for the first inspection path 645a, and increases in the order of the second inspection path 645b and the third inspection path 645c, and the fourth inspection path 645d. Is the largest value.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the light emitting unit K4 of the first inspection path 645a emits light at timing t4a after the delay period Td from the timing t1, the light emitting unit K4 of the second inspection path 645b Emits light at timing t4b delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec) from timing t4a, and the light emitting unit K4 of the third inspection path 645c is delayed to timing t4c by a predetermined time (for example 1 sec) after timing t4b. The light emitting unit K4 of the fourth inspection path 645d emits light at timing t4d delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec) from timing t4c. As described above, since the light emission timings of the light emitting units K4 are different from each other for the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the operator sequentially checks, one by one, whether or not each of the plurality of light emitting units K4 emits light. be able to.

  According to the embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  Since the downstream switch portion 671 is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, when the downstream switch portion 671 is in the open state, it is possible to restrict the output of the winning signal to the inspection connector 231. For this reason, even if an illegal board or the like is connected to the inspection connector 231, it is possible to prevent the winning signal from being acquired illegally from the inspection connector 231. On the other hand, when the downstream switch portion 671 is in the closed state, the signals output from the output terminals 641a to 641d are properly transmitted to the inspection connector 231, so the signals for inspection from the output terminals 641a to 641d The signal output inspection can be suitably performed using the inspection apparatus K by outputting

  In addition, since the downstream side switch unit 671 is mounted on the main control board 601, it is difficult for a suspicious person to illegally shift the downstream side switch unit 671 to the closed state.

  Since the delay circuit 675 provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d has a function as a low pass filter circuit, if the downstream switch portion 671 is in the closed state, the winning signal is the inspection path 645a. Even if the signal is output to 645 d, the transmission of the winning signal can be limited by the delay circuit 675. In this case, even if an unauthorized board or the like is connected to the inspection connector 231, the signal obtained from the inspection connector 231 is such that the low-pass filter circuit changes the amplitude or phase of the winning signal. Even if a signal acquired illegally is input to the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entry unit 63, the gaming machine will not execute the winning operation. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against the fraudulent act of illegally acquiring the winning signal.

  Since the delay circuits 675 are provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, they are secured by the start-up process and the prohibition process when a person recognizes that the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. Even if the waiting period Ta is too short, the delay time secured by the delay circuit 675 can extend the period in which the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light to a level that allows human recognition. As a result, inspection accuracy can be enhanced with regard to the fact that a person recognizes the state in which the light emitting unit K4 is not emitting light. Moreover, since the delay circuit 675 can extend the period in which the light emitting unit K4 is not emitting light, the processing load of the MPU 602 can be reduced compared to, for example, the configuration in which the MPU 602 performs processing for securing a delay time.

Third Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the inspection connector 231 to which the inspection device K (the light emitting unit K4) can be connected is provided in the pachinko machine 10. However, in the third embodiment, the light emitting diode as the visualization unit is The pachinko machine 10 is mounted. In the third embodiment, signal output inspection will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  Here, the first inspection path 645a will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main controller 162, FIG. 27 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing signal output inspection processing executed by the MPU 602, and FIG. Is a timing chart of FIG. Similar to the first embodiment, detailed description of the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the main control substrate 601 has a light emitting unit 681 as a visualization unit, and the first inspection path 645 a is grounded via the light emitting unit 681. The light emitting unit 681 is formed of a light emitting diode (LED) or the like, similarly to the light emitting unit K4 of the first embodiment. In the light emitting unit 681, the input side (anode terminal) is connected to the first inspection path 645 a, and the output side (cathode terminal) is connected to the ground line.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is low as in the first embodiment, a current flows toward the first output terminal 641a in the first inspection path 645a. Instead, when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is high, a current flows in the first inspection path 645a toward the ground line (opposite to the first output terminal 641a). That is, the light emitting unit 681 emits light when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is high, and does not emit light when the voltage level is low.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the light emitting unit 681 is provided in the main control device 162 in a state of being exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13 instead of the inspection connector 231 of the first embodiment. The light emitting unit 681 is disposed in the main controller 162 at a position not covered by the protective cover 212 from the rear. Here, the light emitting units 681 are provided in each of the inspection paths 645 a to 645 d, and the light emitting units 681 are arranged side by side along the lower end portion of the main control device 162 at predetermined intervals.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 26, the inspection signal generation unit 652 of the MPU 602 generates an inspection signal independently of the reset signal, unlike the first embodiment. This inspection signal generation unit 652 And the reset signal generation unit 651 is not connected. Further, unlike the first embodiment, the upstream switch unit 653 is a normally open type opening / closing unit. The MPU 602 has an execution signal output unit 682 that outputs an execution signal to shift the upstream switch unit 653 to the closed state. The execution signal output unit 682 is connected to the upstream switch unit 653.

  In this embodiment, the signal output inspection can not be performed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on as in the first embodiment, but usually after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (after execution of the main processing) Signal output inspection can be performed while processing is being performed. In this case, the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a by the operator continuously pressing the RAM erase switch 194 for a predetermined period.

  Here, an execution process of the signal output inspection performed by the MPU 602 in response to the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The execution process of the signal output inspection is repeatedly performed as the normal process.

  In FIG. 28, in steps S1001 to S1005, processing for causing light emitting unit 681 to emit light in the signal output inspection is performed. In step S1001, it is determined whether the RAM erase switch 194 is in the operation state. Here, the pressed state of the RAM erase switch 194 is set to the operating state (ON state), and the non-pressed state is set to the non-operating state (OFF state). If the RAM erase switch 194 is in the operating state, the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, the continuation time in the operation state is measured, and it is further determined whether the continuation time exceeds a predetermined start period Te (for example, 3 sec). If it exceeds, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, the inspection signal generation unit 652 generates an inspection signal, and the inspection signal is set to a high state to cause the light emitting unit 681 to emit light. In step S1004, the execution signal is output from the execution signal output unit 682 to shift the upstream switch unit 653 to the closed state. It is to be noted that in response to the output of the execution signal, processing is performed so that the win signal generation unit 657 does not output the win signal to the D1 terminal. In this process, the path connecting the winning signal generator 657 and the D1 terminal is cut off. By performing this process, the winning signal does not overlap with the inspection signal, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in inspection accuracy of the signal output by the inspection signal. In step S1005, the light emission flag is set on the assumption that the light emitting unit 681 emits light. Also, a timer is set to measure the elapsed time since the light emission flag was set.

  Next, in steps S1006 to S1011, processing is performed to stop the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 in the signal output inspection. In step S1006, it is determined whether the light emission flag is set. If it is set, it is determined that the signal output inspection has been started, and the process proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 194 is in the operating state. If it is in the operating state, the process proceeds to step S1008. In step S1008, it is determined whether an elapsed time (a light emission time of the light emitting unit 681) after the light emission flag is set exceeds a predetermined light emission period Tf (for example, 7 sec). If it exceeds, the process proceeds to step S1009. The light emitting period Tf corresponds to the preceding period.

  In step S1009, in order to stop the light emission of the light emitting unit 681, the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state. The function of executing the process of step S1009 corresponds to the switching unit. Thereafter, assuming that the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped, the light emission flag is cleared in step S1010, and the stop flag is set in step S1011.

  Subsequently, in steps S1012 to S1015, processing for ending the signal output inspection is performed. In step S1012, it is determined whether the light emission flag or the stop flag is set. Here, the light emission flag and the stop flag are both flags that are set when the signal output inspection is performed, and in this determination processing, it is determined whether or not the signal output inspection is performed. If the light emission flag or the stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1013, and it is determined whether the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is finished. Here, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 194 is in the non-operation state, and when it is in the non-operation state, it is determined that the operation is completed.

  When the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 ends, the process proceeds to step S1014, and the upstream switch unit 653 is shifted to the open state by stopping the output of the execution signal from the execution signal output unit 682. In addition, the generation of the inspection signal by the inspection signal generation unit 652 is stopped. Further, the process of returning the winning signal to the D1 terminal from the winning signal generation unit 657 is performed. In this process, the path connecting the inspection signal generator 652 and the D1 terminal is restored to the uninterrupted state. In step S1015, when the signal output inspection is finished, the flag which is set among the light emission flag and the stop flag is cleared.

  When the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is continued in the state where the light emission flag or the stop flag is set (when the determination in step S1013 is NO), it is assumed that the signal output inspection is not ended, and the present execution processing is directly performed. finish. In this case, the inspection signal in the low state is output to the first output terminal 641a. Therefore, the worker can keep the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 stopped by keeping the RAM erase switch 194 pressed after the light emitting unit 681 emits light. This makes it possible to confirm that the inspection signal is properly output to the first output terminal 641a. When the period during which the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is continued even after the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped is referred to as a stop period Tg, the stop period Tg corresponds to the subsequent period.

  When the light emission flag and the stop flag are not set (when the determinations in steps S1001, S1002, S1006, and S1012 are NO), it is determined that the signal output inspection has not been started, and the present execution processing is ended as it is.

  In the state where the light emission flag is set and the RAM erase switch 194 is operated, when the light emission time of the light emission unit 681 does not reach the light emission period Tf (when NO in step S1008), the light emission of the light emission unit 681 is continued. This execution processing ends as it is. On the other hand, even if the light emission flag is set, if the RAM erase switch 194 is not in the operating state, it is assumed that the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is finished while the light emitting unit 681 emits light. move on. In this case, the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped by executing the process of step S1014 (when the upstream switch unit 653 shifts to the open state).

  Next, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 681 when the signal output inspection is performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a timing chart when the signal output inspection is performed. In FIG. 29, (a) shows a timing chart when the signal output inspection is ended normally, and (b) shows a timing chart when the signal output inspection is not ended normally.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, in the state where power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, when the pressing operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is performed at timing t5, the pressing operation is continued only for the start period Te. Then, at timing t6 when the start period Te has elapsed from timing t5, the MPU 602 outputs a high-state inspection signal to the first output terminal 641a. Accordingly, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a becomes high, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light. In the start period Te, if the win signal generation unit 657 does not output a win signal to the first output terminal 641a, the first output terminal 641a is in the low state, and the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light. .

  If the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 continues even after the light emitting unit K4 emits light at timing t6, the inspection signal is high at timing t7 when only the light emission period Tf has elapsed from the start of light emission of the light emitting unit K4. Switch from low to low. As a result, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is also switched from the high state to the low state, and the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped.

  After the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped at the timing t7, the light emission is performed in the stop period Tg until the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is released at the timing t8 even if the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is continued. The state in which the part K4 does not emit light is held. After the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is released at timing t8, the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a is stopped, and the MPU 602 can output the winning signal to the first output terminal 641a. It will be in the state.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 29B, in the signal output inspection, after the light emitting unit K4 emits light at timing t8, the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is performed at timing t9 before the light emission period Tf elapses. When released, the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 can be visually recognized between the timing t8 and the timing t9. On the other hand, after timing t9, even if the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped, the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a is stopped and the light emitting unit K4 is simply turned off. In addition, it can not be confirmed that the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 has stopped due to the transition of the inspection signal to the low state.

  In the configuration of this embodiment, when the signal output inspection is performed, the RAM erase switch 194 is turned off until the light emitting unit K4 is turned off (at least the start period Te and the light emission period Tf elapse) after the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is started. By continuing the operation, it can be confirmed that both the high state and the low state of the digital signal are properly output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a.

  According to the embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In the inspection signal generation unit 652, the voltage level of the inspection signal is switched according to the operation state of the RAM erase switch 194 regardless of the reset signal, so that the timing at which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on for signal output inspection. There is no need to do it in time. For this reason, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom regarding the schedule for performing signal output inspection.

  When the RAM erase switch 194 is operated, the MPU 602 of the main controller 162 performs processing to switch the voltage level of the inspection signal according to the duration of the operation, so the operator simply keeps pushing the RAM erase switch 194 The signal output inspection can be performed by visually recognizing the light emitting unit 681 while performing the easy task. This can reduce the workload on the signal output inspection.

  Unlike the first and second embodiments, since the light emitting unit 681 for visualizing the inspection signal is mounted on the main control device 162, it is not necessary to use the inspection device K when performing the signal output inspection. For this reason, the operator can perform the signal output inspection by an easy operation of pressing the RAM erase switch 194 while the pachinko machine 10 is operating after the power is turned on, without performing the preparatory work for performing the signal output inspection. It can be done.

Fourth Embodiment
In the first to third embodiments described above, the main terminals 162 are provided with the winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) to which the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected. A terminal is provided in the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 or the like. In the fourth embodiment, the configuration regarding the winning terminal will be described focusing on the differences from the second embodiment.

  Here, the first inspection path 645a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of main controller 162. Referring to FIG. Similar to the first embodiment, the detailed description of the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the lower operation ball receiving unit 63 as a gaming machine has an input terminal 63b to which a winning signal such as an opening signal is input from the first output path 643a. Both the first output path 643a and the first inspection path 645a are connected to the input terminal 63b. In the lower operation ball entry unit 63, the input terminal 63b and the motorized product driving unit 71b are connected, and the first output path 643a and the first inspection path 645a are electrically operated products via the input terminal 63b. It will be connected to the drive part 71b.

  In the present embodiment, the first inspection path 645a is for connecting the inspection connector 231 and the lower actuation ball receiving portion 63, and the first output terminal 641a is a winning terminal as in the first embodiment. It does not correspond, but the input terminal 63b of the lower operation | movement ball entry part 63 is corresponded to a winning terminal. The first inspection path 645a is configured to include printed wiring provided on the main control substrate 601 and electrical wiring connected to the input terminal 63b of the lower operation ball receiving portion 63.

  The first inspection path 645a is in the state of being bridged between the main control unit 162 and the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 as in the first output path 643 a, and the input terminal of the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 63 b and the downstream switch portion 671 are connected. In this case, the inspection device K is not directly connected to the input terminal 63b of the lower operation ball receiving portion 63, but the downstream switch portion 671 or the insulation transmission portion 646 provided in the main control device 162, a delay The circuit is connected to the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 via the circuit 675 and the inspection connector 231.

  Similar to the first inspection path 645a, the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d also connect the gaming machine and the inspection connector 231. In this case, the variable ball entry device 65 has an input terminal to which both the second output path 643b and the second inspection path 645b are connected, and the notification / render effect control device 143 has a third output path 643c and a third output path 643c. The external terminal board 213 has an input terminal to which both of the fourth output path 643d and the fourth inspection path 645d are connected. Each terminal corresponds to a winning terminal.

  According to the embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  Since the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the input terminals of the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entry unit 63, etc., the signal output inspection is performed to obtain the winning signal (digital signal) output from the MPU 602 of the main control device 162. Signal can be confirmed to be properly input to the gaming machine. Therefore, it is needless to say that the mounting state of the MPU 602 and the output terminals 641a to 641d on the main control board 601 is of course correct, but the output terminals 641a to 641d and the input terminals of the gaming machine are output paths 643a to 643d. Can confirm that the connection is properly made. In this case, unlike the first to third embodiments, by performing a signal output test, it is said that the input terminal of the gaming machine is not reached even if the winning signal is properly output from the output terminals 641a to 641d. An anomaly can be found. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the inspection accuracy for the output inspection.

  Since all of the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the inspection connector 231, even if the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the input terminals of the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball receiving portion 63, the inspection is performed. By performing an easy operation of connecting the attached connector K2 of the device K to one inspection connector 231, the inspection device K can be collectively connected to each gaming machine. For this reason, for example, compared with the configuration in which the inspection connector is attached to each of the gaming machines, the preparatory work for performing the signal output inspection can be facilitated.

  The output paths 643a to 643d are pulled out from the main controller 162 to the game machine such as the lower operation ball entry unit 63, while the inspection paths 645a to 645d are pulled back from the game machine to the main controller 162 Therefore, the downstream switch portion 671 provided for the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the insulation transmission unit 646, the delay circuit 675, and the inspection connector 231 can be mounted on the main control device 162. Therefore, unlike the configuration in which the inspection paths 645a to 645d are not pulled back from the gaming machine to the main control device 162, the board on which the downstream switch portion 671 or the insulation transmission portion 646, the delay circuit 675, and the inspection connector 231 are mounted. There is no need to install the game machine or near it. This means that the insulation transmission unit 646 and the inspection connector 231 are suitably installed using the existing main control device 162 in the pachinko machine 10 in which the internal space is a narrow space.

<Other Embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the following configurations may be individually applied to the above embodiments, or some or all of them may be combined and applied to the above embodiments.

  (A1) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, the insulation transmission unit 646 is formed of the insulation element, but the insulation transmission unit 646 is a mechanical relay having a coil or the like, a transistor, or the like. You may form by the semiconductor relay which it has.

  (A2) In the first embodiment, the timer is set to output the inspection end signal after the delay period Tb in the inspection end processing (processing of step S209) for ending the signal output inspection. However, the execution of the main process may be interrupted until the delay period Tb has elapsed. For example, the configuration is such that the process does not proceed to the next process (the process of step S210) until the delay period Tb elapses.

  (A3) In the first to fourth embodiments, the timing at which the upstream switch section 653 is shifted to the open state (the timing at which the inspection end signal is output) differs among the output terminals 641a to 641d. Good. For example, the upstream switch portion 653 connected to the first output terminal 641a first shifts to the open state, and then each upstream switch portion 653 of the output terminals 641b to 641d is delayed in turn by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec). To the open state. According to this configuration, since the timing at which each light emitting unit K4 is turned off with respect to the inspection paths 645a to 645d is different, the worker places one square mark indicating whether light emission has stopped for each of the plurality of light emitting units K4. It can be done in order.

  (A4) In the first and second embodiments, when the upstream switch unit 653 shifts to the open state in the MPU 602, the output of the inspection signal from the inspection signal generation unit 652 to the D terminal is stopped. However, in the main process or the normal process, a process may be performed in which the generation of the inspection signal by the inspection signal generation unit 652 is stopped. In this case, the upstream switch unit 653 may not be provided.

  In addition, the upstream switch unit 653 may be mounted on the main control substrate 601 independently of the MPU 602 instead of being provided to the MPU 602. For example, an upstream-side switch section 653 is provided in a path where the inspection signal is output from the D terminal (not the D1 terminal) different from the winning signal and the D terminal and the first output terminal 641a are connected. . Even with this configuration, it is possible to avoid that both the inspection signal and the winning signal are input to the first output terminal 641a after the signal output inspection is completed.

  Furthermore, in the MPU 602, the inspection signal and the winning signal may be output in order in time from the D terminal. In this case, even if the upstream switch unit 653 does not shift to the open state, overlapping of the inspection signal and the win signal can be avoided, but noise or the like generated in the inspection signal generation unit 652 is used as the win signal. The influence can not be suppressed. For this reason, in order to realize a configuration in which a proper win signal is output from the D terminal, it is preferable that the upstream switch section 653 be in the open state during a period in which the signal output inspection is not performed.

  (B1) In the first and second embodiments, the inspection signal is high when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. However, the inspection signal may be low when the power is on. For example, the light emitting unit K4 of the insulation transmission unit 646 is not connected to the power supply line, but is connected to the ground line. In this configuration, the cathode terminal of the light emitting unit K4 is connected to the ground line, and the anode terminal is connected to the first output terminal 641a.

  According to this configuration, at timing t1, as the reset signal transitions from the low state to the high state, the inspection signal transitions from the high state to the low state. Therefore, the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection apparatus K emits light in the waiting period Ta and stops light emission in the delay period Tb. In this case, since it can be confirmed that the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a can be shifted to both the high state and the low state in the waiting period Ta and the delay period Tb, after the delay period Tb has passed, There is no need to view the light emission state. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required for signal output inspection.

  (B2) In the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entry unit 63 performs the winning operation by the binary winning signal being input, but the gaming machine is the winning signal. The configuration may be such that the winning operation is performed according to the voltage level. For example, when the winning signal shifts to the high state with respect to the lower operation ball entry unit 63, the electrically driven product drive unit 71b is driven to open the lower operating port 63a, and the winning signal transitions to the low state. In addition, the lower part operating port 63a is closed by driving the electric part drive part 71b. In this case, in the digital signal, a high level portion corresponds to an open signal, and a low level portion corresponds to a close signal.

  In this configuration, when the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a, if the inspection signal is input to the motorized part drive unit 71b, the inspection signal is in the high state and the low state. In accordance with the above, the motorized product drive unit 71b is driven to open and close the lower operation port 63a. Therefore, in the configuration in which the gaming machine performs the winning operation in accordance with the voltage level of the winning signal, it is preferable that the signal output inspection be performed at a timing when the game is not performed.

  (B3) In the first and second embodiments, after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the waiting period Ta as the preceding period uses the required time for executing the start process and the prohibition process of the main process. However, the waiting period Ta may be secured using the required time of one of the start-up process and the prohibition process. Further, in the main process or the normal process, a dedicated process for securing the waiting period Ta may be executed.

  Furthermore, in the configuration in which the process for enabling the waiting period Ta to be secured is not executed in the main process and the normal process, it is preferable that the delay circuit 675 be provided as in the second embodiment. In this case, even if a reset command is output in response to power on (the process of step S208 is executed), the test signal is output at a timing delayed from the output of the reset command by the delay time by the delay circuit 675. Transitions from high to low. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize that the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light using the delay time of the delay circuit 675.

  (B4) In the first to third embodiments, the external operation unit operated to output the inspection signal from the MPU 602 is the RAM erase switch 194. However, the external operation unit is a payout control board. It may be a state recovery switch or a dedicated switch for outputting an inspection signal. For example, in the third embodiment, a dedicated switch is individually connected to each of the output terminals 641a to 641d as a winning terminal. According to this configuration, the signal output inspection can be individually performed at any timing for each of the output terminals 641a to 641d. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the degree of freedom regarding the schedule when performing the signal output inspection.

  (B5) In the first and second embodiments, the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 under the condition that the RAM erase switch 194 is operated when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. Regardless of whether 194 is operated or not, the inspection signal may be output from the MPU 602 when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  (B6) In the first embodiment, the state (voltage level) of the test signal is switched by outputting a reset command, but the state of the test signal is switched by another trigger. It is also good. For example, the main control device 162 is provided with a switching button, and when the switching button is pressed, the state of the inspection signal is switched. In this configuration, if the delay period is Tb, the state of the inspection signal is repeatedly switched by repeatedly pressing the switching button. This makes it possible to reliably visually recognize that the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection device K emits light and turns off.

  (B7) In the third embodiment, the RAM erase switch 194 is continuously pressed to output the inspection signal from the MPU 602 and switch the inspection signal from the high state to the low state. Although both are performed, the state of the test signal may be switched by another trigger. For example, the main controller 162 is provided with a switching button, and after the signal output inspection is started (after the light emitting portion 681 emits light), the inspection signal is high even if the pressing of the RAM erase switch 194 is released. , And the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state (the light emission of the light emitting portion 681 is stopped) by pressing the switching button. According to this configuration, since the presence or absence of light emission of the light emitting unit 681 can be arbitrarily switched, the inspection accuracy at the time of performing the signal output inspection can be enhanced.

  (C1) In the first embodiment, in the inner frame 13, the inspection connector 231 is disposed at a position covered by the protective cover portion 212 of the back pack unit 15 from the rear side. You may arrange | position in the position covered from the back side by the delivery control apparatus 181 and the base part 211 of the back pack unit 15. FIG. That is, if the inspection connector 231 is disposed at a position covered by the back pack unit 15 from the back side, it is possible to realize the suppressing means that suppresses the acquisition of the winning signal from the inspection paths 645a to 645b. If this suppressing means can be realized, the inspection connector 231 is not provided in the state of being exposed to the outer peripheral side of the main control device 162, but in a state of being exposed to the outer peripheral side of the notification and effect control device 143. It may be provided.

  Further, the inspection connector 231 may not be provided in the state of being exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13 but may be provided in the state of being exposed on the front side of the back pack unit 15. Even in this case, the back pack unit 15 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, so that the inspection connector 231 is covered by the inner frame 13, and the suppressing means can be realized. Similarly, even when the inspection connector 231 is provided on the front side of the inner frame 13 or on the back side of the front door frame 14, the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13. The state in which the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 cover the H.231 can realize the suppressing means.

  (C2) In the first embodiment, in the suppressing means, the inspection connector 231 is provided with the openable / closable cover member, but the inspection connector 231 may be connected with a dummy connector member. . In this case, in the main controller 162, a dummy connector member is also connected to the inspection connector 231 in the same manner as the main side connector 235, so that the inspection connector 231 is mixed with other main side connectors 235. Become. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent force against a suspicious person connecting an illegal board or the like to the inspection connector 231.

  (C3) In the second embodiment, the inspection connector 231 is disposed at the position where it is covered by the back pack unit 15 from the back side, but the inspection connector 231 is on the back side or front side of the pachinko machine 10 It may be disposed at an exposed position. Even in this case, since the control means is realized by the downstream switch portion 671 being provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645b, it is possible to suppress the winning signal from being acquired from the inspection paths 645a to 645d.

  (C4) In the second embodiment, the downstream switch portion 671 is disposed between the first output terminal 641a and the insulation transmission portion 646 in the inspection paths 645a to 645d. May be disposed between the insulation transmission unit 646 and the inspection connector 231.

  For example, the downstream switch unit 671 is disposed between the delay circuit 675 and the inspection connector 231. In this configuration, the downstream switch portion 671 is disposed between the resistor 677 of the delay circuit 675 and the positive terminal 231 a of the test connector 231. Even in this case, when the downstream switch portion 671 shifts to the open state, it is possible to regulate the output of the winning signal to the inspection connector 231. Further, in this configuration, the downstream side switch unit 671 may be provided in the main control device 162 in a state independent of the main control substrate 601.

  (C5) In the second embodiment, the downstream switch 671 as the shutoff means is the normally closed type opening / closing section, but the downstream side switch 671 is the normally open type opening / closing section. It may be formed by a switching element such as a transistor.

  (C6) In the second embodiment, the delay circuit 675 having a function as a low pass filter circuit is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, but the inspection paths 645a to 645d have a delay function. A low pass filter circuit or another filter circuit which is not a low pass filter may be provided.

  Here, the filter circuit is a circuit formed of a capacitor, a resistor, a coil, an operational amplifier, etc. As the filter circuit, other than the low pass filter circuit, there may be mentioned an all pass filter circuit etc. . For example, when the all-pass filter circuit is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the phase characteristic of the winning signal is changed by the all-pass filter circuit, so even if the signal is illegally obtained from the inspection connector 231 The signal has a phase characteristic different from that of the winning signal, and the gaming machine does not perform the winning operation on this signal. Therefore, the deterrence against fraud using the inspection paths 645a to 645d can be exhibited.

  (D1) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments described above, the power is supplied from the power supply unit K3 to the light emitting unit K4 in the inspection apparatus K, but the power is supplied from the pachinko machine 10 to the light emitting unit K4. It may be configured to be supplied. For example, the insulation transfer unit 646 is not provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d. In this configuration, by connecting the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection apparatus K to the inspection paths 645a to 645d, power can be supplied from the power supply line of the main control substrate 601 to the light emitting unit K4. For this reason, downsizing of the inspection apparatus K can be achieved.

  (D2) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, all of the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to one inspection connector 231. However, these inspection paths 645a to 645d are independent of one another. It may be connected to the inspection connector 231. For example, the inspection apparatus K has only one light emitting unit K4, and the attached connector K2 can be connected to one inspection connector 231. In this configuration, the attached connector K2 is connected to one inspection connector 231 at the time of signal output inspection, and the signal output inspection is performed on the winning terminal connected to the inspection connector 231 according to the presence or absence of light emission of the light emitting unit K4. Then, the connection object of the attached connector K2 is changed to the inspection connector 231, and the signal output inspection is performed on the output terminal connected to the inspection connector 231.

  (D3) In the first to third embodiments, the light emitting unit K4, 681 as a visualizing unit is individually connected to each of the inspection paths 645a to 645d. However, these inspection paths 645a to 645d are used. May be connected to one visualization unit. For example, in the first and second embodiments, the inspection apparatus K is configured as a display device such as an oscilloscope having one display screen. In this configuration, all of the inspection signals output to the inspection paths 645a to 645d are displayed on one display screen in the signal output inspection.

  (E1) In the first to fourth embodiments, the waiting period Ta in which the main controller 162 is in the non-control state is the sum of the start period and the prohibition period. It may be secured by only one of the start-up period and the prohibition period. In addition, it is preferable that the waiting period Ta be set to a length that satisfies both the visibility of the light emission of the light emitting unit K4, 681 and the rapid transition of the pachinko machine 10 to a playable state. . For example, the waiting period Ta is set to be in a range of 1 second to 3 seconds.

  (F1) In the fourth embodiment, the downstream switch unit 671, the insulation transmission unit 646, the delay circuit 675, and the inspection connector 231 are not the main control device 162 but gaming devices such as the lower operation ball receiving unit 63. , Or may be provided on an apparatus or member that is not any of the main control device 162 and the gaming machine.

  (F2) In the fourth embodiment, the D terminal such as the D1 terminal is connected to the gaming device such as the lower operation ball receiving portion 63 via the output terminals 641a to 641d, but the gaming device has the output terminal 641a It may be directly connected to the D terminal without passing through 641 d.

  (G1) In the first to third embodiments, the output terminals 641a to 641d are the winning terminals, and in the fourth embodiment, the input terminals of the gaming machine such as the lower operation ball entering portion 63 are the winning terminals However, the terminal of the MPU 602 may be a winning terminal. That is, the inspection paths 645a to 645d and the output paths 643a to 643d are not connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d, but the inspection paths 645a to 645d and the output paths 643a to 643d are connected to the D terminal of the MPU 602. May be In this case, by performing signal output inspection using the inspection paths 645a to 645d, it can be confirmed that the digital signal is properly output to the D terminal of the MPU 602.

  (G2) In the above embodiments, the inspection signal generation unit 652 is provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, but the inspection signal generation unit 652 may be provided independently of the MPU 602. For example, the test apparatus for inspection includes the test signal generation unit 652, and the test apparatus is connected to the MPU 602 when the signal output test is performed. In this configuration, when a test signal is output from the test signal generation unit 652 of the test apparatus to the MPU 602, the test signal is output to the output terminals 641a to 641d through the MPU 602. Even in this case, the inspection paths can be checked using the inspection paths 645a to 645d.

  (G3) In the above embodiments, the winning signal output from the MPU 602 (control component) of the main control device 162 is subjected to the inspection of the signal output inspection, but the notification and effect control device 143 and the payout control device 181 The winning signal output from the control component of the sub control device may be an inspection target of the signal output inspection. For example, the notification / rendering control board 611 and the display control board are connected by a plurality of connection paths, and the connection paths include a winning path to which a winning signal such as an opening command is transmitted. The configuration is such that it is connected to the winning terminal of the MPU 612.

  (G4) Other types of pachinko machines and the like different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which a motorized jack opens a predetermined number of times when gaming balls enter a specific area of a special device The present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, pachinko machines equipped with other features, arrange ball machines, ball balls, etc., in which a right is generated and a jackpot is generated.

  (G5) A non-ball-ball type game machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts the rotation of the reels by the insertion of medals and the operation of the start lever, and the stop switch is operated The player is given a privilege such as the payout of medals if the specific symbol or the combination of the specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel is stopped by the passage of the predetermined time. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines that

  In addition, the gaming machine main body supported in an openable and closable manner by the outer frame is provided with the storage section and the loading device, and the start lever is operated after the predetermined number of gaming balls stored in the storage section are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated by starting to rotate the reels.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration illustrated in the parentheses or the like.

  The following feature groups are: "Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines have a lottery performed during the game, and the player is given a benefit by winning the lottery. For example, There is a game in which a variable lottery apparatus is opened when a game ball is hit in the operation opening to perform a winning lottery and the winning lottery is won (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Regarding the background art that the game ball is paid out when the game ball is won on the device (for example, Patent Document 1: JP-A-2005-74175). However, there is still room for improvement in the inspection of gaming machines. ”The invention was made with the problem to be solved.

<Feature A group>
Features A1. Game means (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes predetermined operations with the progress of the game;
Control means (MPU 602, main control device 162) for controlling the game means;
About the predetermined control signal (win signal such as an open signal) which changes to a high state and a low state lower in voltage level than the high state to control the game means by the control means, the game from the control means Control output means (win signal generator 657, output paths 643a to 643d) enabling output to the means;
In order to check that the control signal is properly output from the control output means, the control means changes from the control means to an inspection signal which changes between the high state and the low state and which is different from the control signal. Inspection output means (inspection signal generation unit 652, inspection paths 645a to 645d) enabling output toward the
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, since the control means can output the inspection signal, the signal output inspection for visualizing the inspection signal by the visualizing means such as the light emitting diode in the inspection process performed before shipment of the gaming machine It can be performed. Here, since both the control signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control means to the game means, by performing the signal output inspection, the control signal which is the same digital signal as the inspection signal is the control means It can confirm that it is output properly from. For this reason, in order to cause the game means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output from the control means can be checked by performing a signal output inspection without waiting for a predetermined lottery to win or a predetermined period to elapse. It is possible to confirm that the output state is proper and that the loading state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is proper.

  Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the control signal, even if the inspection signal is output from the control means during the game, the gaming means does not perform a predetermined operation by the inspection signal. Therefore, even if, for example, a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control means, it is possible to suppress that the gaming means executes a predetermined operation and a profit is given to the suspicious person. That is, it can be suppressed that the inspection signal is used illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

  Feature A2. The inspection output unit includes an inspection path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) to which the inspection signal output from the control unit can be transmitted. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature A2, since the inspection output unit has the inspection path, the configuration for visualizing the inspection signal can be realized by simply connecting the visualization unit to the inspection path. For this reason, the preparatory work at the time of performing a signal output test can be facilitated.

  Feature A3. The inspection path is provided with an insulation transmission means (insulation transmission part 646) for transmitting a signal in a state in which the upstream side and the downstream side of the inspection path are isolated from each other. Of gaming machines.

  In the configuration in which the visualization means is connected to the inspection path only when the signal output inspection is performed, when the visualization means is removed from the inspection path after the inspection ends, the contact point is exposed at the downstream end of the inspection path. become. In this case, if the downstream end of the inspection path has a powered contact, there is a concern that the electrical safety may be reduced by the exposure of the powered contact. On the other hand, according to the feature A3, since the downstream end of the inspection path has the non-voltage contact by providing the insulation transmission means, the non-voltage contact is temporarily exposed. Even if it does, it can suppress that electrical safety falls.

Feature A4. The insulation transmission means is
An upstream element (light emitting element 661) disposed on the upstream side;
A downstream element (light receiving element 662) disposed in a state of being electrically insulated from the upstream element on the downstream side of the upstream element;
And have
While the signal transmission from the upstream element to the downstream element is possible, the signal transmission from the downstream element to the upstream element is not performed. Machine.

  According to the feature A4, in the insulation transmission means, the signal transmission from the downstream element to the upstream element is not performed, so even if an illegal substrate or the like is connected to the downstream end of the inspection path, It is possible to prevent an unauthorized signal from being input upstream of the insulation transmission means.

  Feature A5. Any one of the features A2 to A4 characterized in that a test connector (test connector 231) capable of outputting the test signal output from the control means to the outside is connected to the test path. The gaming machine described in one.

  According to the feature A5, by using the inspection connector, it becomes easy to detachably connect the visualization unit to the inspection path. For this reason, the operation | work burden at the time of performing a signal output test using a visualization means can be reduced.

  In the case where the feature A5 is applied to the feature A4, the inspection connector is preferably disposed downstream of the insulation transmission means. In the configuration in which the inspection connector is connected to the inspection path, there is a concern that an illegal board or the like may be connected to the inspection connector, but since the insulation transmission means is provided in the inspection path, the inspection path Can exert a deterrent against fraud that uses

Feature A6. The inspection output unit has a plurality of inspection paths.
The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein each inspection path is connected to one of the inspection connectors.

  According to the feature A6, by connecting one inspection connector to the visualization unit, it is possible to collectively connect a plurality of inspection paths to the visualization unit. In this case, preparatory work for performing signal output inspection becomes easy, and furthermore, each inspection signal output from the control unit to a plurality of inspection paths can be visualized together by one visualization unit. become. Thereby, the signal output inspection about a plurality of game means can be easily performed.

  Feature A7. The game according to any one of the features A1 to A6, wherein the control means outputs the control signal to the game means when the inspection signal is not output. Machine.

  According to the feature A7, when the control signal is outputted from the control means to the game means during the game, and the inspection signal is outputted from the control means, noise or the like due to the inspection signal is generated in the control signal It is a concern to do. On the other hand, according to the feature A7, since the output of the inspection signal is already stopped when the control signal is output, it is possible to suppress the generation of noise or the like in the control signal by the inspection signal. Therefore, the predetermined operation of the game means performed by the control signal can be made appropriate.

Feature A8. Generation means (examination signal generation unit 652) provided in the control means for generating the inspection signal;
Blocking means (upstream switch portion 653) for blocking a path for transmitting the inspection signal from the generation means to the game means;
A game machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, comprising:

  According to the feature A8, since the generation means and the game means can be electrically disconnected, the control means generates the control signal when the control signal is output to the game means. Noise and the like can be prevented from being transmitted to the game means. For this reason, it can suppress that a noise etc. generate | occur | produce in a control signal and a game means do not perform predetermined | prescribed operation | movement appropriately.

Feature A9. The control means
First processing means (function of executing main processing) that performs predetermined first processing (main processing) when power supply to the control means is started;
Second processing means (function of executing a normal process) that repeatedly performs a second process (normal process) different from the first process after the end of the first process;
And have
The first processing means has means for stopping the output of the inspection signal from the control means (function to execute the process of step S209).
Any one of the features A1 to A8 characterized in that the second processing means has means (function to execute the processing of step S606 etc.) for executing the output of the control signal from the control means. The gaming machine described in one.

  According to the feature A9, since the first process and the second process are sequentially performed, the output of the inspection signal is stopped by the first process before the output of the control signal is performed by the second process. It will be possible to For this reason, it can suppress suitably that noise etc. generate | occur | produce in a control signal by the signal for a test | inspection.

Feature A10. Storage means (RAM 604) for storing game information related to the game;
Initialization means (function to execute the processing of steps S210 and S211) for initializing the storage means using a reset signal different from the inspection signal and the control signal;
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A9, wherein the control means generates the inspection signal using the reset signal.

  According to the feature A10, since the inspection signal is generated using the reset signal, the configuration for generating the inspection signal in the control unit can be simplified.

Characteristics A11. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal etc.) when winning a lottery performed during the game;
A game machine (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213 which is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation when the win signal is input )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming machine;
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU 602) for outputting the win signal to the win terminal,
The winning signal is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
The control component can output an inspection signal to the winning terminal as a digital signal different from the winning signal.
In addition to the gaming machine, an inspection path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) to which the inspection signal can be transmitted is connected to the winning terminal.

  According to the feature A11, since the inspection path is connected to the winning terminal, signal output for visualizing the inspection signal output to the inspection path by the inspection device in the inspection process performed before shipment of the gaming machine The examination can be done. Here, since both the winning signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control component to the winning terminal, by performing the signal output inspection, the winning signal which is a digital signal similar to the inspection signal is the winning terminal It can be confirmed that it will reach properly. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection even if the lottery is not repeated or the winning condition is not specially created in order to cause the gaming machine to perform the winning operation. And that the mounting state of the control component on the substrate is appropriate.

  Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the winning signal, even if the inspection signal is output to the winning terminal (gaming machine) during the game, the gaming device performs the winning operation by the inspection signal. It does not happen. For this reason, for example, even if the suspicious person illegally outputs the inspection signal from the control component, it is possible to suppress that the winning operation of the gaming machine is executed and a profit is given to the suspicious person. That is, it can be suppressed that the inspection signal is used illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Game means (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) for executing predetermined operations accompanying the progress of the game;
Control means (main control device 162) for controlling the game means;
About the predetermined control signal (win signal such as an open signal) which changes to a high state and a low state lower in voltage level than the high state to control the game means by the control means, the game from the control means Control output means (win signal generator 657, output paths 643a to 643d) enabling output to the means;
Switching means for switching the output level from the control means to the gaming means from one of the high state to the low state, in a predetermined case where the control signal is not output from the control means to the game means A test signal generation unit 652, an upstream switch unit 653, and a function of executing the process of step S208);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B1, by performing a signal output inspection to visualize the output level from the control means by the visualizing means such as a light emitting diode in the inspection step performed before shipment of the gaming machine, the output level from the control means It can be confirmed that switching between the high state and the low state is properly performed by the switching means. That is, it is possible to confirm that both the high state and the low state are properly output from the control means for the control signal as a digital signal. Therefore, in order to cause the game means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output state of the control means can be obtained by performing a signal output test without waiting for winning a predetermined lottery or a predetermined lapse of time. It is possible to confirm that the installation of the game means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

  Moreover, if it is possible to switch the output level from the control means in the high state and the low state only once by the switching means, it is possible to carry out a signal output inspection, temporarily from the control means by the switching means during the game. Even if the output level of is switched, the possibility that the game means unintentionally performs a predetermined operation by switching is extremely low. For this reason, it can suppress that switching of the output level from the control means by a switching means is utilized illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

  Feature B2. When the control means does not output the control signal, the output level is switched to a predetermined advance period (wait period) in one of the high state and the low state before the output level is switched by the switching means. Ta) The gaming machine according to the feature B1, having a preceding holding means (function of executing the processing of steps S201 and S202) for holding only Ta.

  The period in which the digital signal such as the control signal output from the control means is held in the high state or the low state is extremely short. For example, it is assumed that the visualizing means visualizes the digital signal by the light emission of the light emitting diode. Also, it is considered extremely difficult for a person to visually recognize the turning on and off of the light emitting diode accompanying the state transition of the digital signal. On the other hand, according to the feature B2, when the control signal is not output from the control means, the output level from the control means is held only for the preceding period, so the output level in the preceding period is high and It becomes easy to visually identify which of the low state is. Thereby, the inspection accuracy at the time of signal output inspection can be raised.

  Feature B3. The preceding holding means holds the output level during a period from when power supply to the control means is started to when the output level is switched by the switching means. The gaming machine described in.

  According to the feature B3, the power on of the gaming machine is performed, whereby the holding of the output level from the control means is started, so that the signal output along the flow of a series of processes performed in the gaming machine after the power on. The examination can be done. For this reason, even if there are a large number of inspection items for the gaming machine, it is possible to suppress forgetting to carry out the signal output inspection. In addition, since the execution order of other inspections can be set based on the signal output inspection, the work efficiency in the inspection can be enhanced.

Feature B4. It has means (function to execute the process of step S201) that performs start-up processing in response to the start of power supply to the control means.
The gaming machine according to feature B3, wherein the advance holding unit uses a period required for the start-up process as the advance period.

  According to the feature B4, the start-up processing and the signal output inspection can be performed in parallel after the game machine is powered on. In this case, since it is not necessary to secure a dedicated time for conducting the signal output inspection, it is possible to shorten the time required for performing various inspections on the gaming machine.

  The start-up process may be, for example, a process of waiting for the control target (the notification and effect control device 143 or the like) of the control means to be in an operable state.

Feature B5. The apparatus further comprises means for performing a prohibition process of prohibiting the execution of the predetermined process for a predetermined prohibition period in response to the start of the power supply to the control means (function of executing the process of step S202).
The gaming machine according to feature B3 or B4, wherein the advance holding unit uses the prohibition period as the advance period.

  According to the feature B5, the prohibition process and the signal output inspection can be performed in parallel after the game machine is powered on. In this case, since it is not necessary to secure a dedicated time for conducting the signal output inspection, it is possible to shorten the time required for performing various inspections on the gaming machine. Note that, as the predetermined process prohibited by the prohibition process, there is a process of writing in the storage means.

Feature B6. Equipped with an operable external operating means (RAM erase switch 194);
The preceding holding means holds the output level when power supply to the control means is started in a state where the external operation means is operated, any one of the features B3 to B5. Or the gaming machine described in one.

  According to the feature B6, the output level is switched by the switching unit by the easy operation of operating the external operation unit when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Therefore, the preparatory operation for performing the signal output inspection Can be simplified. Further, the processing load on the gaming machine after the power is turned on can be reduced by configuring the switching unit not to switch the output level when turning on the power of the gaming machine unless the external operation unit is operated.

Feature B7. Storage means (RAM 604) for storing game information related to the game;
And initialization means (functions of executing the processes of steps S210 and S211) for initializing the storage means when power supply to the control means is started in a state where the external operation means is operated.
The gaming machine according to feature B6, comprising:

  According to the feature B7, it is possible to carry out the initialization of the storage means and the signal output inspection in parallel after the game machine is powered on. In this case, since it is not necessary to secure a dedicated time for conducting the signal output inspection, it is possible to shorten the time required for performing various inspections on the gaming machine.

Feature B8. Equipped with an operable external operating means (RAM erase switch 194);
The preceding holding means holds the output level when the operation of the external operation means is continuously performed over a predetermined preparation period (start period Te). To the gaming machine according to any one of B7.

  According to the feature B8, since the holding of the output level from the control means is started by the easy operation of continuously operating the external operation means only during the preparation period, the preparation work for performing the signal output inspection is performed. It can be facilitated.

  Feature B9. A function of executing the processing of step S209 for holding a predetermined subsequent period (delay period Tb) in a state after the voltage level is switched when the voltage level is switched by the switching means A game machine according to any one of features B1 to B8, characterized in that

  The period in which the digital signal such as the control signal output from the control means is held in the high state or the low state is extremely short. For example, it is assumed that the visualization means visualizes the digital signal by light emission of the light emitting diode. Also, it is considered extremely difficult for a person to visually recognize the turning on and off of the light emitting diode accompanying the state transition of the digital signal. On the other hand, according to the feature B9, after the output level from the control means is switched by the switching means, the switched output level is held only for the subsequent period, so the output level in the subsequent period is high. It becomes easy to visually recognize which of the state and the low state. Thereby, the inspection accuracy at the time of signal output inspection can be raised.

Feature B10. Means for outputting an initialization command (reset command) instructing execution of initialization of a predetermined storage means (RAM 604) (function for executing the process of step S208);
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B9, wherein the switching unit switches the output level when the initialization command is output.

  According to the feature B10, the initialization command can be used as a trigger for switching the output level from the control means. In this case, since it is not necessary to generate a dedicated trigger for switching the output level, the processing load on the control means can be reduced.

Feature B11. Power supply means (power supply / discharge control device 191) for supplying power to the gaming machine;
A permission signal output unit (step S208 is executed to output a permission signal (reset command) for permitting control by the control unit when a predetermined period (wait period Ta) has elapsed since the start of power supply by the power supply unit. Function),
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B10, wherein the switching unit switches the output level when the permission signal is output by the permission signal output unit.

  According to the feature B11, the permission signal can be used as a trigger for switching the output level from the control means. In this case, since it is not necessary to generate a dedicated trigger for switching the output level, the processing load on the control means can be reduced.

  Here, for the gaming machine, the predetermined period after the power is turned on is in the non-control state where control by the control means is not performed, and according to this feature, the period in which the non-control state is Can be used to perform part of the signal output test. That is, the period in the non-control state can be used as a period in which the output level from the control means is in one of the high state and the low state. As a result, in the controlled state where control by the control means is possible, the period during which the signal output inspection is performed can be shortened. Therefore, when the signal output inspection is performed, it is not necessary to wait until the gaming machine enters the controlled state after the power is turned on.

Feature B12. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal etc.) when winning a lottery performed during the game;
A game machine (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213 which is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation when the win signal is input )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming machine;
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU 602) for outputting the win signal to the win terminal,
The winning signal is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
The control component is
Switching means for switching the output level from the control component to the win terminal from one of the high state and the low state to the other when the win signal is not output (test signal generation unit 652, upstream switch A game machine having a section 653 and a function of executing the process of step S208.

  According to the feature B12, the voltage level of the winning terminal is made high by the switching means by performing a signal output test to visualize the voltage level of the winning terminal by the testing device in the testing step performed before shipment of the gaming machine or the like. It can be confirmed that it can be properly switched to the low state. Here, since the winning signal is a digital signal having a high state and a low state, it is possible to confirm that the winning signal output from the control component has properly reached the winning terminal by performing the signal output inspection. For this reason, even if the game machine does not perform the winning operation even if the lottery is repeatedly performed or a special winning state is created, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection. It is possible to confirm that the mounting condition of the control component on the substrate is correct.

  Moreover, if it is possible to switch the output level to the winning terminal in the high state and the low state only once by the switching means, it is possible to carry out the signal output inspection, temporarily switching to the winning terminal by the switching means during the game. Even if the output level of is switched, the possibility that the game machine will unintentionally perform the winning operation by switching is extremely low. For this reason, it can suppress that switching of the output level to the winning signal by a switching means is utilized illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Game means (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes predetermined operations with the progress of the game;
Control means (main control device 162) for controlling the game means;
About the predetermined control signal (win signal such as an open signal) which changes to a high state and a low state lower in voltage level than the high state to control the game means by the control means, the game from the control means Control output means (win signal generator 657, output paths 643a to 643d) enabling output to the means;
It enables output from the control means to the game means with respect to digital signals (win signal, test signal) including the control signal, and the test output means (test signal generation unit 652, different from the control output means) Paths 645a to 645d),
Suppressing means (a downstream switch unit 671 or the like) for suppressing acquisition of the control signal from the inspection output means;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature C1, since the control signal from the control means can be output by both the control output means and the inspection output means, the control means outputs the control signal in the inspection step performed before shipment of the gaming machine or the like. The inspection output means can be used when performing a signal output inspection which visualizes the signal by means of a light emitting diode or the like. In this case, by confirming that the same digital signal as the control signal is properly output from the control means by the inspection output means, it is possible to confirm that the digital signal is properly output from the control means also by the control output means. For this reason,
In order to cause the game means to perform a predetermined operation, the output state of the signal from the control means is appropriate by performing a signal output inspection without waiting for winning a predetermined lottery or a predetermined lapse of time. It is possible to confirm that there is a certain condition or that the loading state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

  Here, in the configuration in which the control signal can be output by the inspection output unit, when the control signal is output from the control unit during the game, there is a concern that the control signal is obtained from the inspection output unit. For example, there is a concern that a fraudulent person may illegally obtain a control signal from the inspection output means and cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation using the control signal to obtain a profit. On the other hand, according to the present feature, since the suppression means is provided for the inspection output means, it is possible to suppress the illegal acquisition of the control signal using the inspection output means. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the inspection output means that can be used for the signal output inspection.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

Feature C2. The inspection output means has an inspection path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting a signal output from the control means,
An inspection connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting the signal output from the control means to the outside is connected to the inspection path,
The gaming machine according to the feature C1, wherein the suppressing means has a structure in which the inspection connector is provided on the back side of the gaming machine main body (inner frame 13).

  According to the feature C2, since the inspection output unit has the inspection path, the configuration to visualize the digital signal used for the signal output inspection can be realized by simply connecting the visualization unit to the inspection path. For this reason, the preparatory work at the time of performing a signal output test can be facilitated. Further, by using the inspection connector, it becomes easy to detachably connect the visualization means to the inspection path. For this reason, the operation | work burden at the time of performing a signal output test using a visualization means can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the inspection connector is connected to the inspection path, there is a concern that the control signal may be acquired illegally by connecting the unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector. On the other hand, according to the present feature, since the inspection connector is disposed on the back side of the gaming machine main body, it is difficult for a suspicious person to connect an illegal board or the like to the inspection connector while playing a game. It can be This can exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the inspection connector.

Feature C3. A back unit (back pack unit 15) provided on the back side of the gaming machine body is attached to the gaming machine body so as to be openable and closable,
The gaming machine according to the feature C2, wherein the inspection connector is disposed at a position covered by the rear unit on the rear side of the gaming machine body.

  According to the feature C3, since the inspection connector is covered by the back unit, it is difficult to connect an unauthorized substrate or the like to the inspection connector unless the back unit is opened to the gaming machine main body. .

  Feature C4. The inspection output means has an inspection path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the inspection signal output from the control means. Features C1 to C3 The gaming machine according to any one.

  According to the feature C4, since the inspection output unit has the inspection path, the configuration for visualizing the inspection signal can be realized by simply connecting the visualization unit to the inspection path. For this reason, the preparatory work at the time of performing a signal output test can be facilitated.

  Feature C5. The gaming machine according to the feature C4, characterized in that the suppressing means includes a transmission restricting means (downstream switch portion 671, delay circuit 675) for restricting the control signal to be transmitted through the inspection path. .

  According to the feature C5, since the control signal is restricted from being output from the inspection path, the control signal is illegally obtained from the inspection path even if an illegal substrate or the like is connected to the inspection path. Can be suppressed.

  Feature C6. The gaming machine according to the feature C5, wherein the suppressing means includes blocking means (downstream switch section 671) capable of blocking the inspection path.

  In the configuration in which the inspection output unit has the inspection path, there is a concern that the control signal may be acquired illegally by connecting an illegal substrate or the like to the inspection path. On the other hand, according to the feature C6, since the inspection path is blocked by the blocking means, the transmission of the control signal in the test path can be restricted. Therefore, even if an illegal board or the like is connected to the inspection path, it is possible to suppress the illegal acquisition of the control signal from the inspection path. In addition, in the state where the inspection path is blocked, it is possible to suppress the input of an illegal signal from the illegal substrate or the like to the control means through the inspection path, so that the control means is operated illegally to gain profits. Can exert its deterrent power.

  Feature C7. The gaming machine according to feature C6, wherein the blocking means is built in the control means.

  According to the feature C7, since the blocking means is protected by the exterior of the control means, it is possible to suppress that the blocking state of the inspection path by the blocking means is unfairly released by a suspicious person. For this reason, the fraud suppression effect by the blocking means can be suitably held.

Feature C8. It is possible to shift to a receiving state for receiving game balls flowing down a game area (playing area PE) and a non-reception state for not receiving the game balls, and variable ball entering means (variable ball entering device 65) as the game means When,
When the special game drawing for determining whether or not the special game state advantageous to the player is generated is won, the control output means outputs the control signal from the control means, whereby the variable ball entering means is selected. A unit for performing a transition operation from the non-reception state to the reception state as a predetermined operation (a function of executing the process of step S704);
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C7, comprising:

  According to the feature C8, when the control signal outputted from the control means is inputted to the variable ball entry means, the player is easily given a profit by shifting the variable ball entry means to the receiving state. Here, when a control signal is illegally obtained from the inspection output means using an illegal board or the like, if a control signal is illegally input from the illegal board or the like to the variable ball entry means, a special game lottery is won. Although there is no such situation, the variable ball entry means shifts to the receiving state, and a situation occurs where a benefit is given to the suspicious person.

  On the other hand, in the present feature, since the suppression means is provided for the inspection output means, it is suppressed that the control signal which should be inputted to the variable ball entry means is illegally obtained from the inspection output means it can. For this reason, the deterrence can be exerted against the fraudulent act of illegally shifting the variable ball entry means to the receiving state while not winning the special game lottery.

Feature C9. It is possible to shift to a receiving state for receiving game balls flowing down the game area (playing area PE) and a non-reception state for not receiving the game balls, and the operation ball means (lower operation ball portion as the game means 63) and
The control output means outputs the control signal from the control means when the support lottery for whether or not the action ball entering means is to be shifted to the receiving state is won, thereby causing the action ball entering means to receive the control signal. A unit for performing a transition operation from the non-reception state to the reception state as a predetermined operation (a function of executing the process of step S 908);
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C7, comprising:

  According to the feature C9, when the control signal outputted from the control means is inputted to the action ball entry means, the player enters a profit by the action ball entry means being shifted to the receiving state. Here, when a control signal is illegally obtained from the inspection output means using an illegal board or the like, if a control signal is illegally input from the illegal board or the like to the operation ball entry means, the support lottery has not been won Nevertheless, a situation occurs in which the activated ball entry means shifts to the acceptance state and a benefit is given to the suspicious person.

  On the other hand, in this feature, since the suppression means is provided to the inspection output means, it is suppressed that the control signal which should be inputted to the operation ball entry means is illegally obtained from the inspection output means it can. For this reason, it is possible to exert a deterrent against the fraudulent act of illegally shifting the operating ball entry means to the receiving state when the support lottery is not won.

Feature C10. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal etc.) when winning a lottery performed during the game;
A game machine (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213 which is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation when the win signal is input )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming machine;
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU 602) for outputting the win signal to the win terminal,
In addition to the gaming machine, an inspection path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) to which the winning signal can be transmitted is connected to the winning terminal,
A gaming machine having a suppression structure (a downstream switch section 671 or the like) for suppressing the acquisition of the winning signal from the inspection path.

  According to the feature C10, since the inspection path is connected to the winning terminal, the inspection device visualizes the signal such as the winning signal output to the inspection path in the inspection process performed before shipment of the gaming machine or the like. Signal output inspection can be performed. By performing this signal output inspection, it can be confirmed that the winning signal output from the control component has properly reached the winning terminal. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection even if the lottery is not repeated or the winning condition is not specially created in order to cause the gaming machine to perform the winning operation. And that the mounting state of the control component on the substrate is appropriate.

  Here, in the configuration in which the test path is connected to the win terminal, when the winning is selected during the game and the win signal is output to the gaming machine, the win signal is also output to the test path. become. In this case, there is a concern that a fraudulent person may illegally obtain a winning signal from the inspection path, and use the winning signal to cause the gaming machine to perform a winning operation to obtain a profit. On the other hand, according to the present feature, since the suppression structure is provided for the inspection path, it is possible to suppress that the winning signal is illegally acquired from the inspection path. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the inspection path for performing the signal output inspection.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Game means (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes predetermined operations with the progress of the game;
Control means (main control device 162) for controlling the game means;
About the predetermined control signal (win signal such as an open signal) which changes to a high state and a low state lower in voltage level than the high state to control the game means by the control means, the game from the control means Control output means (win signal generator 657, output paths 643a to 643d) enabling output to the means;
Signal extracting means (inspection paths 645a to 645d) capable of extracting a digital signal (a winning signal such as an open signal, a signal for inspection) including the control signal from the gaming means;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature D1, since it is possible to take out from the game means the digital signal input to the game means, it is possible to use a light emitting diode or the like for the taken out signal in the inspection step performed before shipment of the gaming machine. The signal output inspection visualized by the visualization means can be performed. Here, since the control signal is also a digital signal, it is possible to confirm that the control signal output from the control means is properly input to the game means by performing the signal output inspection. For this reason, in order to cause the game means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output from the control means can be checked by performing a signal output inspection without waiting for a predetermined lottery to win or a predetermined period to elapse. It is possible to confirm that the output state is proper and that the loading state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is proper.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

  Feature D2. The gaming machine according to the feature D1, characterized in that the signal extracting means has an extracting path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the digital signal extracted from the game means.

  According to the feature D2, since the signal extracting means has an extracting path, a configuration for visualizing a digital signal input to the game means can be realized by simply connecting the visualizing means to the extracting path. For this reason, the preparatory work at the time of performing a signal output test can be facilitated.

  Feature D3. The gaming machine according to the feature D2, wherein the extraction path is connected to an extraction connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting the digital signal extracted from the gaming means to the outside.

  According to the feature D3, by using the takeout connector, it becomes easy to detachably connect the visualization means to the takeout path. For this reason, the operation | work burden at the time of performing a signal output test using a visualization means can be reduced.

  Preferably, the takeout connector is attached to the control means. In this case, in the state where the visualization means is connected to the takeout path to perform the signal output inspection, the takeout path passes through the control means, not directly connected to the game means. At first glance, the visualizing means is connected to the controlling means because of being managed. For this reason, when installing a circuit for countermeasure against fraud and a circuit for securing electrical safety etc. in the takeout path, these circuits are not mounted on a new substrate, but are used as control means. It can be mounted on a substrate.

  Feature D4. An insulation transmission means (insulation transmission part 646) for transmitting a signal in a state in which the upstream side and the downstream side of the extraction path are isolated from each other is provided in the extraction path, as described in the feature D2 or D3. Of gaming machines.

  In the configuration in which the visualization means is connected to the extraction path only when the signal output inspection is performed, when the visualization means is removed from the extraction path after the inspection ends, the contact point is exposed at the downstream end of the extraction path. In this case, if the downstream end of the takeout path has a powered contact, there is a concern that the electrical safety may be reduced by exposing the powered contact. On the other hand, according to the feature D4, since the downstream end of the takeout path has the non-voltage contact by providing the insulation transmission means, the non-voltage contact is temporarily exposed. Also, the reduction of electrical safety can be suppressed.

  Preferably, the insulation transfer means is attached to the control means. In this case, since it is not necessary to install a dedicated substrate for mounting the insulation transmission means, the insulation transmission means can be suitably installed in the gaming machine in which the internal space is a narrow space. Further, since the control means and the game means are connected by a route for transmitting the control signal, even if the control means and the game means are newly connected by the takeout path, electric wiring therefor It can suppress that the work load at the time of laying can be increased excessively.

  Feature D5. Any one of the features D2 to D4 characterized in that the takeout path is provided with a transfer restricting means (downstream switch portion 671, delay circuit 675) for restricting the control signal from passing through the takeout path. The gaming machine described in one.

  In the configuration in which the takeout path is connected to the game means, when the control signal is input to the game means, the control signal is also output to the takeout path. In this case, there is a concern that a suspicious person illegally obtains a control signal from the takeout path and causes the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation using the control signal to obtain a profit. On the other hand, according to the feature D5, the control signal is restricted from being output from the extraction path, so even if an illegal substrate or the like is connected to the extraction path, the control signal is illegally obtained from the extraction path. Can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the takeout path for performing signal output inspection.

Feature D6. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal etc.) when winning a lottery performed during the game;
A game machine (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213 which is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation when the win signal is input )When,
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU 602) for outputting the winning signal to the gaming machine,
The winning signal is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
The control component can output an inspection signal to the gaming device as a digital signal different from the winning signal,
The gaming machine has an input terminal (such as an input terminal 63b) which is connected to the control component and into which the win signal output from the control component is input.
A game machine characterized in that the inspection signal is connected to the input terminal in addition to the control component.

  According to the feature D6, since the inspection path is connected to the input terminal of the gaming machine, the inspection signal input to the input terminal of the gaming machine is inspected in the inspection step performed before shipment of the gaming machine, etc. It is possible to perform a signal output inspection to be visualized by Here, since both the winning signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control component to the input terminal of the gaming machine, by performing the signal output inspection, the winning signal is a digital signal as well as the inspection signal. Can be confirmed to reach the input terminal of the gaming machine properly. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the gaming machine is proper by conducting the signal output inspection even if the lottery is not repeated or the winning state is not specially created in order to cause the gaming machine to perform the winning operation. Can be confirmed with certainty.

  Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the winning signal, even if the inspection signal is input to the gaming machine during the game, it does not occur that the gaming machine performs the winning operation by the inspection signal. For this reason, for example, even if the suspicious person illegally outputs the inspection signal from the control component, it is possible to suppress that the winning operation of the gaming machine is executed and a profit is given to the suspicious person. That is, it can be suppressed that the inspection signal is used illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

(Feature E group)
Feature E1. Power supply means (power supply / discharge control device 191) for supplying power to the gaming machine;
Game means (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes predetermined operations with the progress of the game;
Control means (MPU 602, main control device 162) for controlling the game means;
A permission signal output unit (step S208 is executed to output a permission signal (reset command) for permitting control by the control unit when a predetermined period (wait period Ta) has elapsed since the start of power supply by the power supply unit. Function),
The output level from the control means to the gaming means is higher than the high state and higher than the high state during the predetermined period in which the permission signal output means does not output the permission signal and the control signal is not controlled. The output level is set to the high state and the low state in the controlled state under control of the control means by holding the low level state in one of the low state and the enable signal output means outputting the enable signal. Level holding means (inspection signal generation unit 652) for holding the signal in a direction different from the predetermined period,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature E1, the output level from the control means is checked by performing the signal output inspection to visualize the output level from the control means by the visualizing means such as a light emitting diode in the inspection step performed before shipment of the gaming machine. It can be confirmed that both the high state and the low state are properly set. That is, it is possible to confirm that both the high state and the low state are properly output from the control means for the control signal as a digital signal. Therefore, in order to cause the game means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output state of the control means can be obtained by performing a signal output test without waiting for winning a predetermined lottery or a predetermined lapse of time. It is possible to confirm that the installation of the game means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

  Moreover, since the output level from the control means is held in one of the high state and the low state by utilizing a predetermined period in which the gaming machine is in the non-control state after power on, the control by the control means is possible. It is possible to shorten the period during which the signal output inspection is performed in the state. Therefore, when the signal output inspection is performed, it is not necessary to wait until the gaming machine enters the controlled state after the power is turned on. Further, in this case, since the signal output inspection is performed along the flow of a series of processes performed in the gaming machine after the power is turned on, the work efficiency for the signal output inspection can be enhanced.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

  Feature E2. The level holding means holds the output level in the high state in the non-control state, and holds the output level in the low state in the controlled state. Gaming machine.

  If the control means does not operate normally due to an abnormality or the like, it is considered that the output level from the control means is held in the low state after the game machine is powered on. Therefore, in the configuration in which the output level from the control means is kept low in the non-control state, it is difficult to discover that the control means does not operate normally.

  On the other hand, according to the feature E2, since the output level from the control means is kept high in the non-control state, it is easy to discover that the control means does not operate normally. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the inspection accuracy when confirming the output level from the control means in the signal output inspection.

Feature E3. Storage means (RAM 604) for storing game information related to the game;
Initialization means (function of executing the processing of steps S210 and S211) for initializing the storage means when the permission signal is outputted by the permission signal output means;
The game machine according to feature E1 or E2, comprising:

  According to the feature E3, both the initialization of the storage unit and the switching of the output level from the control unit can be performed using the output of the permission signal as a trigger. In this case, since it is not necessary to generate a dedicated signal for switching the output level from the control means, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the gaming machine when performing the signal output inspection.

  Feature E4. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, wherein the predetermined period is a period within a range of 1 second to 3 seconds.

  In the case where the signal output inspection is performed in accordance with the power-on, the visualizing means that the output level from the control means is in one of the high state and the low state during the predetermined period in which the gaming machine is in the non-control state. It is necessary to use and visually recognize. For example, in the case where a light emitting diode is used as the visualizing means, there is a concern that it will be difficult for the human eye to visually recognize whether the light emitting diode is lit or not if the predetermined period is short. On the other hand, if the predetermined period is long, it will take an excessive amount of time before the gaming machine becomes ready to play a game after the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, according to the feature E4, since the predetermined period is set within the range of 1 second to 3 seconds, securing the output level holding period to such an extent that the output level from the control means can be visually recognized And after the power is turned on, it is possible to simultaneously shift the gaming machine to the game-ready state.

(Feature F group)
Feature F1. Game means (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes predetermined operations with the progress of the game;
Control means (main control device 162) for controlling the game means;
About the predetermined control signal (win signal such as an open signal) which changes to a high state and a low state lower in voltage level than the high state to control the game means by the control means, the game from the control means Control output means (win signal generator 657, output paths 643a to 643d) enabling output to the means;
In order to check that the control signal is properly output from the control output means, the control means changes from the control means to an inspection signal which changes between the high state and the low state and which is different from the control signal. Inspection output means (inspection signal generation unit 652, inspection paths 645a to 645d) enabling output toward the
Apply to gaming machines equipped with
It is an inspection system of a game machine which inspects that the control signal can be outputted from the control means,
An inspection system for a gaming machine, comprising: visualization means (light emitting unit K4) capable of visualizing the inspection signal output from the control means by the inspection output means.

  According to the feature F1, since the control means can output the inspection signal, the signal output inspection for visualizing the inspection signal by the visualizing means such as the light emitting diode in the inspection process performed before shipment of the gaming machine It can be performed. Here, since both the control signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control means to the game means, by performing the signal output inspection, the control signal which is the same digital signal as the inspection signal is the control means It can confirm that it is output properly from. For this reason, in order to cause the game means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output from the control means can be checked by performing a signal output inspection without waiting for a predetermined lottery to win or a predetermined period to elapse. It is possible to confirm that the output state is proper and that the loading state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is proper.

  Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the control signal, even if the inspection signal is output from the control means during the game, the gaming means does not perform a predetermined operation by the inspection signal. Therefore, even if, for example, a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control means, it is possible to suppress that the gaming means executes a predetermined operation and a profit is given to the suspicious person. That is, it can be suppressed that the inspection signal is used illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

Feature F2. The inspection output unit includes an inspection connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting the inspection signal output from the control unit to the outside.
The inspection system for a gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein the visualization unit is detachably connected to the inspection connector.

  According to the feature F2, since it is possible to use a highly versatile connector member as the inspection connector, a plurality of types of visualization means can be connected to the inspection output means. For this reason, it becomes possible to connect highly versatile visualization means that can also be used for other examinations to the examination output means, instead of dedicated visualization means for signal output examination. In this case, since it is not necessary to use a plurality of visualizing means properly for a large number of inspection items related to the gaming machine, the workload on the inspection can be reduced.

Feature F3. The inspection output means has an inspection path (inspection paths 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the inspection signal output from the control means,
An insulation transmission means (insulation transmission part 646) for transmitting a signal in a state where the control means side and the inspection connector side are insulated is provided in the inspection path. Inspection system for gaming machines.

  According to the feature F3, the inspection connector is insulated from the control means by the insulation transmission means, so that the internal terminal of the inspection connector becomes a non-voltage contact point. Need to supply power separately. Therefore, for example, unlike the configuration in which a voltage is applied to the visualization means from the control means via the inspection connector, the visualization means does not operate normally because the rated voltage of the visualization means does not match the drive voltage of the control means. You can avoid that. That is, the visualization means can be operated properly.

Feature F4. An inspection unit (an inspection apparatus K) configured to include the visualization unit;
The inspection system for a gaming machine according to feature F3, wherein the inspection unit includes power supply unit (power supply unit K3) that supplies power to the visualization unit.

  According to the feature F4, since the operation means supplies the operation power to the visualization means, the operation voltage of the visualization means does not have to be adjusted to the operation voltage of the gaming machine. For this reason, when conducting a signal output inspection, highly versatile inspection means can be used. In this case, since it is not necessary to use a dedicated inspection means, it is possible to reduce the cost burden when performing the signal output inspection.

  Feature F5. A plurality of the game means are provided, and the visualizing means is individually provided for each of the game means. The inspection system for a game machine according to any one of the features F1 to F4 .

  According to the feature F5, since the plurality of game means and the plurality of visualization means are provided on a one-to-one basis, the signal output inspection for the plurality of game means is performed by visually recognizing the result of visualization by each visualization means. It can be done collectively. For this reason, for example, the time required for the signal output inspection can be shortened as compared with the case where the signal output inspection is performed one by one for each of the plurality of game means.

Feature F6. A first inspection connector (inspection connector 231) in which a plurality of the gaming means are collectively connected;
A second inspection connector (attached connector K2) in which a plurality of the visualization means are collectively connected;
Equipped with
By connecting the first inspection connector and the second inspection connector, each game means and each visualization means are connected on a one-to-one basis. Machine inspection system.

  According to the feature F6, the plurality of game means and the plurality of visualization means can be individually connected by the easy operation of connecting the first inspection connector and the second inspection connector. For this reason, for example, compared with the case where the game means and the visualizing means are connected one by one in order, the time required for the preparation operation of the signal output inspection can be shortened.

Feature F7. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal etc.) when winning a lottery performed during the game;
A game machine (electric combination product drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification and effect control device 143, external terminal board 213 which is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation when the win signal is input )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming machine;
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU 602) for outputting the win signal to the win terminal,
The winning signal is applied to a gaming machine which is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
It is an inspection system of a gaming machine that confirms that the winning signal can be output from the control component to the winning terminal,
The control component can output an inspection signal to the winning terminal as a digital signal different from the winning signal.
An inspection system for a gaming machine, wherein a visualizing means (light emitting unit K4) capable of visualizing the inspection signal inputted to the winning terminal is connected to the winning terminal.

  According to the feature F7, since the visualizing means is connected to the winning terminal, the signal output inspection for visualizing the inspection signal outputted to the visualizing means by the visualizing means in the inspection step performed before shipment of the gaming machine etc. It can be performed. Here, since both the winning signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control component to the winning terminal, by performing the signal output inspection, the winning signal which is a digital signal similar to the inspection signal is the winning terminal It can be confirmed that it will reach properly. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection even if the lottery is not repeated or the winning condition is not specially created in order to cause the gaming machine to perform the winning operation. And that the mounting state of the control component on the substrate is appropriate.

  Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the winning signal, even if the inspection signal is output to the winning terminal (gaming machine) during the game, the gaming device performs the winning operation by the inspection signal. It does not happen. For this reason, for example, even if the suspicious person illegally outputs the inspection signal from the control component, it is possible to suppress that the winning operation of the gaming machine is executed and a profit is given to the suspicious person. That is, it can be suppressed that the inspection signal is used illegally.

  As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be suitably performed.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (game ball emission handle 41) operated by the player, game ball emission means (game ball emission mechanism 110) for emitting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and the emitted A ball passage (induction rail 100) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and each game component arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion (general winning) of each game component A gaming machine that provides a player with a bonus when a gaming ball passes through the mouth 61).

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: A variable display means is provided to display symbols in the final stop mode after variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols, and the variation of symbols starts due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop or by the lapse of a predetermined time, the special stop game advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a status (a bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type gaming machine: A variable display means is provided for variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displaying the symbol row at the final stop, and the variation of symbols is started and stopped due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means for the game or by the elapse of a predetermined time, the special gaming state (bonus advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device for generating a game, etc., and further providing a ball saucer to take in game balls from the ball saucer, and a payout device for paying out gaming balls to the ball saucer; A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when a game ball is inserted.

  10: Pachinko machine, 65c: Variable ball drive unit as game means, 71b: Electric combination drive unit as game means, 143: Notification and effect control device as game means, 162: Main control device as control means 213: external terminal board as gaming means 231: inspection connector 602: MPU as control means 604: RAM as storage means 643a to 643d output path constituting control output means 645a to 645d Inspection path that constitutes inspection output means, 646 ... insulation transmission part as insulation transmission means, 652 ... inspection signal generation part as generation means that constitutes inspection output means, 653 ... upstream switch part as blocking means, 657 ... winning signal generating unit constituting control output means, 661 ... light emitting element as upstream element, 662 ... light reception as downstream element Child.

Claims (1)

Game means for executing a predetermined operation as the game progresses;
Control means for controlling the gaming means;
In order to control the gaming means by the control means, the control means enables output from the control means to the gaming means for a predetermined control signal which changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state. Control output means,
In order to check that the control signal is properly output from the control output means, the control means changes from the control means to an inspection signal which changes between the high state and the low state and which is different from the control signal. Test output means for enabling output towards the
A game machine characterized by comprising:

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