JP2019209052A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which prevents a player's interest from lowering.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a setting change state that can be set by changing to any of setting information out of a plurality of pieces of setting information, and a setting confirmation state in which notification is made so as to check the setting information set at that time out of the plurality of pieces of setting information. In the setting change state, the setting information can be changed, and it can be recognized that the setting information has been changed from the notification contents of notification means that is visually recognizable when the mounting frame is opened, while it cannot be recognized that the setting information has been changed from the notification contents of the notification means that can be visually recognizable from the front of the Pachinko game machine even when the mounting frame is closed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine is configured to give a special game (so-called jackpot game) that opens a big winning opening when the big hit lottery is won when the start entrance is entered. (For example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest is improved.

JP 2005-261711 A

  However, in conventional pachinko machines, the advantage level for special games such as jackpot probability is fixed for each model, so there is a possibility that the player's interest will be reduced by getting tired as a result of long-time game .

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

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is equipped with various game components including a game board, and has a mounting frame that can be opened by operating a locking device, and has won a winning lottery triggered by the establishment of starting conditions. In a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens a special winning opening on the condition of the above, a setting configured to enable at least control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage related to the special game A control unit, a setting operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation related to the setting information, a change operation unit configured to be able to instruct an operation to change the setting information, and a plurality of notification units that perform notification. The notification means includes a notification content that cannot be specified from the front side of the gaming machine when the mounting frame is closed, but is not open when the mounting frame is opened. There is a first notification means that can be specified, and a second notification means that can specify the notification contents from the front side of the gaming machine even when the mounting frame is closed, and controls the setting information. In the setting control state to be performed, the setting change state that can be set by changing to any setting information among the plurality of setting information and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information are confirmed. There is a setting confirmation state for controlling the first notification means so that the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means. The second notification means includes a specific notification means capable of distinguishing between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and in the setting change state, the change operation Means operation Therefore, the setting information can be changed and the setting information can be recognized from the notification content of the first notification means, but the setting information is changed from the notification content of the second notification means. The gist is that it cannot be recognized.

  In the above gaming machine, the gaming machine has a plurality of means as the specific notification means, and the plurality of specific notification means includes a display means and a sound output means, and the display means in the setting change state And the sound output means may perform related notification, and in the setting confirmation state, the display means and the sound output means may perform related notification.

  In the gaming machine, backup means configured to be able to back up game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information And a normal control state in which a variable game based on the winning lottery can be executed as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Transition to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the setting transition state via the setting change state and transition without going through the setting change state There is a configuration change non-passing form, and based on the backed up game information without executing the initialization control Transition modes for shifting to the normal control state include a setting check via mode that passes through the setting check state and a setting check non-passing mode that shifts without passing through the setting check state. The same notification is made as an initialization notification that can specify that the backed-up game information is initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the setting change bypass mode and the setting change bypass mode, and the setting The same notification may be performed as a non-initialization notification that can specify that the backed-up game information is not initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the confirmation-routed form and the setting-check-passed form. Good.

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

The whole perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of a game board. The front view of a main control unit. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the state transition at the time of power activation. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of error, and alerting | reporting priority. The flowchart which shows a power-on process. The timing chart explaining the content of control when it transfers to a setting check state. The timing chart explaining the control content when transfering to a setting change state. Explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting aspect in a setting control state. Explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting aspect of a RWM clear alert | report and a power recovery alert | report. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting aspect of the display means in a setting control state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body W. The frame body W constitutes the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The frame body W includes an outer frame WS as a fixed frame (installation frame) for fixing the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game hall, and various components (game components). ), And a middle frame WN and a front frame WM as a mounting frame (mounting part). The middle frame WN is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame WS so as to be openable and detachable, and the front frame WM is assembled to the front side of the middle frame WN so as to be openable and detachable. The number of frames constituting the mounting frame may be one, or three or more.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the middle frame WN and the front frame WM is always restricted by the locking device SS, and the locking device SS is operated using a frame key (key) managed by the game hall manager. And the middle frame WN and the front frame WM can be opened.

  The front frame WM includes a protective glass G that protects the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN. In FIG. 1, the protective glass G is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire window WMa of the front frame WM. The front frame WM is supported by an intermediate frame WN that is a support frame so as to be openable and closable, and a window WMa that allows the game board YB to be visually recognized is formed.

  The front frame WM includes a speaker SP on the front surface. The speaker SP is used when performing sound production that outputs sound such as music and sound effects, and also when performing sound notification such as error notification that outputs an error sound. In this embodiment, the speaker SP is a notification unit that performs notification, a specific notification unit configured to be able to perform predetermined notification, and a sound output unit.

  The front frame WM includes decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 on the front surface. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as “decorative lamp LA”. The decorative lamp LA is used when performing a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a built-in light emitter, and also when performing a light emission notification such as an error notification. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may emit the same light during the production and notification, or may emit different light. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp LA is a notification unit that performs notification and a specific notification unit configured to be able to perform predetermined notification.

  The front frame WM includes a game ball launching handle HD at the lower front portion, and an upper plate Sa and a lower plate Sb as ball trays (storage trays) for storing game balls at the lower front portion. The upper plate Sa is a game ball that is launched toward the game area YBa of the game board YB mainly by the operation of the launch handle HD, and is a storage tray that stores game balls taken into the machine. The lower plate Sb is a game ball that is mainly paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 and stores a game ball overflowing from the upper plate Sa. Although not shown, various discharge passages for discharging the game balls to the lower plate Sb are mounted on the rear side of the front frame WM. In the discharge passage, for example, a discharge passage for game balls overflowing from the upper plate Sa, a discharge passage for game balls stored in the upper plate Sa, and a game ball that has been launched toward the game area YBa is reached. There is a drainage path for game balls that have become return balls. Further, on the upper surface of the upper plate Sa, as shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect button BT that can be operated in an operation effect that is one of the effects by the player, and a player lends a rental ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10. A ball lending operation unit TS that is operated at the time is provided.

  The middle frame WN is equipped with a game board YB, various control boards, various members (ball tank, payout unit) for paying out game balls (not shown), and the like. Although not shown, a guide path for game balls is mounted on the middle frame WN. In the guide passage, for example, a guide passage for guiding game balls stored in the ball tank to the payout unit, a guide passage for guiding game balls (award balls or rental balls) paid out from the payout unit to the upper plate Sa, There is a guide passage that guides the effective balls used in the game to the outside of the machine (game machine installation equipment). The effective sphere will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area YBa is defined on the board surface of the gaming board YB. And the effect display apparatus 11 which has the image display part GH is provided in the approximate center of game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using effect symbols (decorative symbols). The effect display device 11 is also used when performing notification such as error notification for displaying an error image. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a notification unit that performs notification, a specific notification unit configured to be able to perform predetermined notification, and a display unit.

  In addition, a plurality of winning openings (entrance entrances) through which game balls can enter are arranged in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a big winning opening 14, and normal winning openings 15 and 16.

  The first start opening 12 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the first start port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (first start winning sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 5) are disposed.

  The second start port 13 is a winning port for entering a game ball when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the second start port 13 is located to the right of the first start port 12. The second start port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (ordinary symbol winning) is not satisfied. And the 2nd starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be made to enter or it can enter easily by establishment of predetermined conditions (winning of a normal symbol). The second start port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, a first solenoid SL1 shown in FIG. 5 is provided as an actuator for opening the second start port 13. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the second start port 13, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is connected to the ball passage. Is provided (second start winning sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 5). The second start port 13 is a so-called “ordinary electric accessory”.

  The large winning opening 14 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition for the winning ball is established. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The special winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning a special symbol) is not established. Then, the special winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or it is easy to enter the ball upon establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol). The special winning opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, a second solenoid SL2 shown in FIG. 5 is provided as an actuator for opening the special winning opening 14. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the grand prize opening 14, and a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (a special prize sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 5) is provided.

  The normal winning openings 15 and 16 are winning openings through which game balls are inserted when the payout condition for winning balls is established. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 15, 16 are located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa, respectively. Further, the normal winning openings 15, 16 are opened so that a game ball can be always entered.

  The left regular winning opening 15 is in a position where game balls launched mainly aiming at the first start opening 12 can enter, and game balls launched aiming at the large winning opening 14 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of normal winning openings 15 are provided in the left region. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game balls that have entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to each of the normal winning ports 15 on the left side. Means for detecting the played game ball (first normal winning sensor SE5 shown in FIG. 5) is provided. The ball passage connected to the left regular winning opening 15 is composed of a plurality of branch passages for receiving game balls that have entered the respective normal winning openings 15 and a collective passage for receiving the game balls guided through the respective branch passages. A single normal winning sensor SE5 is arranged in the collecting passage.

  The normal winning opening 16 on the right side is in a position where game balls launched mainly aiming at the big winning opening 14 can enter, and game balls launched aiming at the first starting opening 12 cannot enter. In position. In other words, the normal winning opening 16 on the right side is arranged at a position where a game ball launched aiming at the large winning opening 14 can enter. In this embodiment, a single normal winning opening 16 is provided in the right region. A ball passage (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the normal winning port 16 on the right side, and the game that has entered the normal winning port 16 is connected to the ball passage. Means for detecting a ball (second ordinary winning sensor SE6 shown in FIG. 5) are provided.

  In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the big winning port 14, and the normal winning ports 15, 16 satisfy the winning ball payout condition by entering the game ball in any of the winning ports. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the normal winning ports 15 and 16 are a plurality of winning ports different from the big winning port 14. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls for the first start port 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls for the second start port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of prize balls for the big prize port 14 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of winning balls of the normal winning openings 15, 16 is set to [5 balls]. In addition, you may change suitably the number of prize balls determined to each winning opening. The number of game balls determined as the number of winning balls is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for one incoming ball. The first start port 12, the second start port 13, the big winning port 14, and the normal winning ports 15 and 16 are ball entry devices that are subject to winning ball payout by entering a game ball. Is provided with a plurality of entrance devices to be paid out as described above.

  An operation gate 17 is disposed in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 17 is an area on the right side of the game area YBa and is located above the second start opening 13 and the big prize winning opening 14. The operating gate 17 is opened with a gate port 17a that is open so that a game ball can be always entered. A means (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 17a is disposed. The gate port 17a of the operation gate 17 is a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter when a start condition of a symbol variation game using a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol variation game”) is established. The second start port 13 wins the normal symbol winning lottery performed by the game ball entering the operation gate 17 and is derived from the normal game, and then moves from the closed state to the open state. The actuating gate 17 is not a throwing device that is a target for paying out a prize ball by entering a game ball. Even if a game ball enters the actuating gate 17, the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

Here, the above-mentioned effective sphere will be described.
In this specification, an effective ball is a game ball used for a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball that is launched by operating the launch handle HD and reaches the game area YBa of the game board YB. It is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the launch handle HD is operated continuously, the game balls are launched at a predetermined interval (a launch interval of 100 balls per minute), and among the launched game balls, it is guided in the launch passage 20. Thus, the game ball that has passed through the reversion prevention valve 21 corresponds to an effective ball. On the other hand, among the game balls that have been launched, game balls that have returned to the launch passage 20 without passing through the reverse return prevention valve 21 or have flowed backward (so-called return balls) are lowered through the discharge passage communicating with the middle of the launch passage 20. Since it is discharged to the plate Sb and returned to the player, it is a game ball (invalid ball) that has not been used for the game and is not an effective ball.

  Note that a game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter any winning slot of the game board YB, or may enter the out slot 18 without entering any winning slot. There is also a case of a ball. Then, an effective ball that has entered any of the winning openings is guided to the guide passage in the middle frame WN from the ball passage connected to the winning opening and is guided to the outside through the guide passage. , Discharged outside the machine. In addition, the game ball that has entered the out port 18 is guided from the ball path connected to the out port 18 to the guide path in the middle frame WN and is guided outside the machine through the guide path. Discharged.

  Returning to the description of the game board YB, the game board YB includes an information display device 19 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 19 is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize the game board YB.

  The information display device 19 includes a first special symbol display unit 19a. The first special symbol display unit 19a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The information display device 19 includes a second special symbol display unit 19b. The second special symbol display unit 19b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery.

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. The first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In this specification, “variation display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. For symbols, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  The special symbols that can be derived in the first and second special symbol display units 19a and 19b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the present embodiment, when a big win is won in a win lottery that is a predetermined internal lottery, a big win symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game as a special game is given after the special game is finished. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the winning display result is derived in the special game on the condition that the winning lot is won in the winning lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition, the winning prize opening 14 A special game that unlocks is granted.

  The information display device 19 includes a first special hold display unit 19c. The first special hold display unit 19c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game for which the execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 19 includes a second special hold display unit 19d. The second special hold display unit 19d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game for which execution is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied.

  The information display device 19 includes a normal symbol display unit 19e. The normal symbol display unit 19e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “ordinary symbol variation game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 19e include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal variation game, and the normal winning game is given after the normal variation game is completed.

  The information display device 19 includes a normal hold display unit 19f. The normal hold display unit 19f displays information that can specify the number of times that the usual variable game is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In addition, the display parts 19a-19f do not need to be provided in one display apparatus, and may be provided in a different part. The information display device 19 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information that instructs so-called “right-handed”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  In this embodiment, the player divides the game ball into the left region and the right region by adjusting the strength of the firing strength of the launch handle HD, and the first start port 12, the second start port 13. It is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 14, the normal winning openings 15, 16 or the operation gate 17. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region, and the second start port 13, the grand prize port 14, there is a possibility of entering the right regular winning opening 16 or the operation gate 17. It should be noted that the right strike is performed by adjusting the firing strength to a maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength because it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called “left-handed”), the game ball is easily guided down to the left region, and the first starting port 12 or the left regular winning There is a possibility of entering the mouth 15. In addition, the left strike does not require the game ball to be fired as vigorously as the right strike, and is adjusted to such an intensity that the fired game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, when a right strike is made, a game ball flow path is provided by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 or the left regular winning port 15. Is formed. The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 and the left regular winning port 15 when making a right strike, or compared with making a left strike. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the first starting port 12 or the left regular winning port 15 (the probability of entering a ball is extremely low).

  In this embodiment, the “left region” is a region located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game region YBa left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the “right region” is a region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch path 20 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning backwardly in the launch path 20. The game area YBa is reached through the valve 21. For this reason, the “left region” is also a region closer to the launch passage 20, and conversely, the “right region” is also a region away from the launch passage 20. Then, the game ball guided to flow down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and goes to the out port 18 located at the lowermost position of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and goes to the out port 18.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 40, a sub control board 50, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Since the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, and the power supply unit 60 are provided on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN, the locking device SS is used using a frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. Can be visually recognized by unlocking and opening the middle frame WN and the front frame WM. Here, the structure of the main control board 40 will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, and the power supply unit 60 will be described later.

  A main control unit MU shown in FIG. 3 is mounted on the back side of the game board YB. The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main control board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a setting unit 43, and a display unit 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting unit 43, and the display unit 45 are mounted on the same substrate.

  The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. In the storage unit of the microprocessor 41, a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) where information can be read but information cannot be written, and an RWM area (hereinafter referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) where information can be read and written. , Indicated as “main control RWM 41c”) and a random number circuit 41d for generating hardware random numbers.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the backup function retains various information including information related to game control (hereinafter referred to as “game information”) even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and the power supply is started. Sometimes it can be restored based on the various information.

  The game information includes information related to the special figure variation game, information related to the big hit game, information related to the game state, and information related to the payout of the winning ball. Information related to the special figure variation game includes, for example, information that can identify the lottery result of the big win lottery, information that can identify the variation pattern of the special figure variation game, information that can identify the special symbol derived in the special figure variation game, etc. It is. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress status of the jackpot game. Information relating to the gaming state includes information that can specify whether the state is a probability variation state, information that can specify whether the state is an improved entrance rate, or the like. Information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify an unsent prize ball signal.

  After the power is turned off, power is supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) of the power supply unit 60, and the stored contents of the main control RWM 41c at the time of the power cut are held as backup information. The backup power supply is mounted on the power supply unit 60. The main control CPU 41a performs a backup process for storing backup information in the main control RWM 41c when power supply is stopped. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is backup means configured to be able to backup various game information. In this embodiment, the main control RWM 41c that stores backup information is backup information storage means. Note that the main control RWM 41c may be a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when power is not supplied.

  The backup function keeps (backs up) various information related to game control internally even when power supply from the external power supply stops, and based on the various information held when power supply is started This is a function for returning the game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various types of backed up information. The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be in an on state when the push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by a game hall manager.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a setting change function. The setting change function is a function that enables setting by changing a setting value as setting information in which a jackpot probability is determined as an advantageous degree related to the jackpot game. The setting device 43 of this embodiment is an operation means different from the RWM clear switch 42.

  The setting device 43 can selectively instruct permission and prohibition of transition to a setting control state (setting change state or setting confirmation state) that allows the change or confirmation of setting information. Details of the setting control state will be described later. The operation by the setting key is, for example, a human operation by a game hall manager. In this embodiment, the setting device 43 is a setting operation means configured to be able to perform operations related to setting information that defines an advantageous degree related to a special game.

  The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a key hole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is opened at the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 is in any one of an operation state (instruction state) among an on state in which the setting key is inserted in the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction and an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. The operation to switch to is configured to be possible. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operation state (ON state or OFF state) after switching using the setting key as it is without returning to human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

  In the display unit 45, when the condition for shifting to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is satisfied when the power is turned on, a display for notifying the internally set setting value is performed. The display unit 45 in the present embodiment is also used as a display unit that displays information different from the set value and performs other display including 4-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Other information different from the set value includes, for example, a base value and an identifier for specifying the type of base value to be notified. The base value is a numerical value that is counted (calculated) by the formula of (total number of winning balls in the normal gaming state / total number of effective balls in the normal gaming state) × 100, assuming that the game is not a big hit game. . Here, the effective sphere is a game sphere used in the game, and is a game sphere that has reached the game area YBa among the game spheres launched by operating the launch handle HD. The base value includes a first base value that defines a first counting period as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value that defines a second counting period different from the first counting period. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period each time the effective sphere reaches 60000, and the second counting period is a period from the end of the most recent first counting period to the present.

  When displaying information on the base value, the display unit 45 displays an identifier composed of two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) on the display units 45a and 45b, and displays two-digit information on the display units 45c and 45d ( A base value consisting of a numerical value) should be displayed. The base value displayed on the display units 45c and 45d may be displayed in decimal or hexadecimal. If the base value to be notified exceeds the specified value, [FF] may be blinked on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, the specified value is [99] for decimal display and [255] for hexadecimal display.

  Note that the display unit 45 may be a dedicated display unit that performs display for notifying the set value. The display unit 45 does not necessarily require the four display units 45a to 45d when it is not used as a display unit that performs display including information of two digits or more. For example, the display device 45 may be configured to be able to display a one-digit numerical value by omitting the display units 45b to 45d.

Next, the main control board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board case 46 includes a first case member 47 serving as a base, and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. Both the case members 47 and 48 are made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main control board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled so as not to be separated without leaving a trace. For example, it can be easily determined that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened by fraud.

  The second case member 48 includes the RWM clear switch 42, the setting unit 43, and the display unit 45 provided on the main control board 40 when the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main control board case 46. One or a plurality of watermark holes are provided for exposing from the above. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48 a in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main control board case 46. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 can be operated to be turned on via the watermark hole 48a.

  The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main control board case 46. For this reason, the setting device 43 can be turned on or off by inserting a setting key (not shown) into the key hole 43a of the cylinder 43b through the watermark hole 48b. The tip end surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the front end surface (key hole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main control board case 46, and the other parts are covered by the main control board case 46. The display unit 45 is exposed through the watermark hole 48c in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main control board case 46. For this reason, the display unit 45 can visually recognize the display content through the watermark hole 48c.

  As already described, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment cannot open the middle frame WN unless the locking device SS is operated using the frame key managed by the administrator of the game hall. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the middle frame WN in principle. For this reason, it can be said that the main control board 40 provided on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN is, as a general rule, disposed at a position where it cannot be touched by the player. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player in principle. In addition, it can be said that the display 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is disposed at a position where it is not touched by the player's eyes.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 13 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment increases the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 13 and facilitates the entry of the game ball at the second start port 13, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. (Easy to enter). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In this embodiment, the low base state corresponds to a first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the regular-game variable game as compared with the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of determining a normal hit (ordinary hit probability) in the normal symbol hit determination is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second start port 13 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second start port 13 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the second start port 13 is set once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the second start port 13 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state (short time state)” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state (non-time-short state)” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, a characteristic setting change function of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can set the jackpot probability over all six stages from the first setting value to the sixth setting value as a plurality of types of setting values. In the following description, “the nth set value is set” may be simply indicated as [set n] (where n = 1 to 6).

  The jackpot probability for setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability for setting 2 is K2, the jackpot probability for setting 3 is K3, the jackpot probability for setting 4 is K4, the jackpot probability for setting 5 is K5, The jackpot probability for setting 6 is K6. The big hit probabilities K1 to K6 have a high probability in the order of big hit probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win big hits. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of a jackpot probability when in a low probability state and a jackpot probability when in a high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. It should be noted that the set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps and 7 steps or more. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of setting values are a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage related to the special game.

  In the setting change state, the set value set internally is notified. Further, in the setting change state, the set value set internally every time the setting switch is operated is [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →... → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ... and so on. It can be confirmed that the setting value has been changed by changing the display of the setting value on the display unit 45. As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 45 displays numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) corresponding to the set values on the display unit 45d and the remaining display units 45a and 45b. 45c, a bar (-) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 3, the display unit 45 is mounted on the main control board 40. For this reason, the display unit 45 cannot specify the notification content from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the mounting frame, which is a frame, is closed, but notifies when the mounting frame, which is a frame, is open. The contents can be specified.

  In the setting confirmation state, the set value set internally is displayed on the display 45. In the setting confirmation state, the change of the setting value by the operation of the setting switch is restricted. Until the setting confirmation state is completed, the setting value set internally is displayed. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. In this embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42 corresponds to a change operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation to instruct change of setting information. The setting control state ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 40 of this embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 in one direction. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 41a can execute the control operation in a predetermined procedure, and controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect (variation mode) such as a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “effect game”) using the effect symbol performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a symbol combination of the jackpot is derived. The deviation variation pattern includes a “reach” variation variation pattern in which a reach presentation is performed in a production game, and finally a combination of symbols can be derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “no reach” loss variation pattern in which a reach effect is not performed in an effect game, and finally a combination of symbols that is out is derived.

  The main control RWM 41c stores various information that can be rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM 41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 41d that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, the main control RWM 41c, and the random number circuit 41d do not need to be configured as a single chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be separate.

  Connected to the main control board 40 are a first start prize sensor SE1, a second start prize sensor SE2, a special prize sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a first ordinary prize sensor SE5, and a second ordinary prize sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a can receive detection signals from the sensors SE1 to SE6. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an opening detection sensor SE7 as an opening detection means for detecting the opening of the mounting frame. The main control CPU 41a can receive a detection signal from the open detection sensor SE7.

  The main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 19 and controls the operations of the first and second solenoids SL1, SL2. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a can receive an operation signal that is transmitted when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated (push-in operation) to the ON state. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the setting device 43. The main control CPU 41a can receive an operation signal to be transmitted when the setting device 43 is operated to the on state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display unit 45. The main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the display unit 45.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 50a, a sub control ROM 50b, and a sub control RWM 50c. The sub control CPU 50a executes a sub control program, thereby performing a process related to the effect as the predetermined process. The sub control ROM 50b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light effects, sound effect data used for sound effects, movable object effect data used for movable object effects for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. doing.

  The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control board 50 may be configured to be able to generate a software random number by a random number generation process by the sub control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

  The sub control CPU 50 a is connected to the effect display device 11. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 11. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub control CPU 50a can receive an operation signal transmitted when the effect button BT is operated.

  The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can perform different notifications for the decorative lamp LA1 and the decorative lamp LA2 under the control of the sub-control CPU 50a. Therefore, notification by the combination of the decoration lamp LA1 and the decoration lamp LA2 is possible, and various notifications are possible. For example, when one of them is flashing red, the occurrence of an error is notified, and the type of error can be notified from the other light emission mode.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 should convert a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1) and supply the converted power supply voltage (V1) to the control boards 40 and 50. Further conversion to power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines.

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be switched to either an on state or an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after switching. In the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state while power is being supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50, and further the off state. When the operation is performed, power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

  Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is operated in the on state, or the power supply from the external power supply is maintained. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In this specification, “turning on the power” means that the power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like. “Turn off (power off)” means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board 70 as external connection means. The main control board 40 is connected to the external terminal board 70. The external terminal board 70 is a board that connects the pachinko gaming machine 10 and a hall computer as an external device installed in a game room management room or the like in order to manage the operating state of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall. It is. The external terminal board 70 is provided with a connection terminal that can be connected to an external device (external device), and the main control CPU 41a controls the output of an external signal output to the external device connected to the connection terminal. It is possible. In the security signal output process, the main control CPU 41a outputs a security signal. The security signal corresponds to an external signal output from the specific connection terminal when the specific connection terminal and the external device among the connection terminals of the external terminal board 70 are connected.

  The external terminal board 70 includes a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. Separate signal lines are connected to the input terminal of the external terminal board 70 so that a plurality of types of signals transmitted from the payout board can be separately received. In addition, separate signal lines are connected to the output terminal of the external terminal plate 70 so that each received signal can be transmitted separately.

Next, the setting control state will be described in detail.
The setting control state includes a setting change state that allows the setting information (setting value) to be changed, and a setting confirmation state that does not allow the setting information to be changed but allows the confirmation of the currently set setting information (setting value). And including. Then, the setting change state or the setting confirmation state can be shifted by a combination of the operation of the setting device 43 and the operation of the RWM clear switch 42.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting device 43 is turned on (ON) by the setting key, and the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on (ON). If the power is turned on in this state, it shifts to the setting change state. In the setting change state, the internally set value is notified, and the internally set value can be changed by operating the setting switch. The setting change state ends when the setting device 43 is operated to the off state (OFF) using the setting key.

  In addition, when the setting device 43 is turned on (ON) by the setting key and the RWM clear switch 42 is turned off (OFF) and the power is turned on, the state is shifted to the setting confirmation state. In the setting confirmation state, the internally set value is notified. Further, in the setting confirmation state, even if the setting switch is operated, the set value set internally cannot be changed. The setting confirmation state ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

  Each of the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state includes an operation for turning the setting device 43 on. In this embodiment, the predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means included in the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state is an operation to turn on the setting device 43. Further, any of the end conditions to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state includes an operation for turning the setting device 43 off.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the backup function, as a form to shift to the normal control state after turning on the power, a form via RWM clear for initializing the main control RWM 41c and a form not via RWM clear It is equipped with. The form that does not go through the RWM clear is a power recovery that is activated based on the backup information without initializing the main control RWM 41c. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the power is turned on with the setting device 43 in the OFF state (OFF) and the RWM clear switch 42 operated in the ON state (ON), Transition to the control state. As shown in FIG. 6, when the power is turned on with both the setting device 43 and the RWM clear switch 42 turned off (OFF), the process shifts to the normal control state without going through the RWM clear.

Next, errors detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Examples of errors detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, power recovery, and door opening, as illustrated in FIG. In addition, although not illustrated in FIG. 7, errors detected by the pachinko machine 10 include random number update, magnetic sensing, induction magnetic field detection, special electric accessory illegal prize, ordinary electric accessory illegal prize, full, etc. There is. These errors are examples, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a function of detecting various errors according to specifications.

  Setting errors include information abnormality errors and setting change operation errors. Among the setting errors, an information abnormality error occurs on condition that the setting information is abnormal. Of the setting errors, the setting change operation error was not changed to the setting change state when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 was stopped when it was in the setting change state and then the power supply was resumed. Or on the condition that it was not migrated. The setting change occurs on condition that power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the open state, the setting key is in the on state, and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state. The setting confirmation is generated on condition that the power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the open state, the setting key is in the on state, and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state.

  The RWM clear is generated on condition that the power is turned on when the mounting frame (the middle frame WN) is in the closed state or the setting key is in the off state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state. To do. Power recovery occurs when the power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the closed state or the setting key is in the off state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state. To do. Door opening occurs on condition that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) is in an open state. It should be noted that the setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery described above are all normal processes, but are events that have a large effect on the progress of the game and can lead to fraud. It is positioned as a kind of

  The random number update occurs on condition that the generation (update) of the hardware random number of the main control board 40 is abnormal. Magnetic sensing is generated on condition that magnetism of a predetermined strength or more is detected by a magnetic sensor arranged in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The induction magnetic field detection is generated on condition that a radio wave in a specific frequency band is detected by a radio wave sensor disposed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The special electric accessory illegal prize is generated on condition that a winning at the big prize opening 14 is detected when the big hit game is not generated (when the special electric accessory device is not operated). The ordinary electric accessory illegal prize is generated on condition that a ball entering the second start port 13 is detected when the ordinary electric accessory device is not operated. Fullness occurs on the condition that the fullness of the storage tray (lower plate Sb) is detected by the full sensor.

  Of the errors exemplified above, setting change and setting confirmation are errors relating to the setting control state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can detect a plurality of errors including an error relating to the setting control state. Each of the various errors exemplified above is an error notification target, and the plurality of errors that can be detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an error notification error.

  The error notification is notification that is made in order for the player or the game hall manager to recognize that an error has occurred due to the establishment of the above condition and the type of error that has occurred. The error notification is performed by any one of a display of an error image by the effect display device 11, an output of an error sound from the speaker SP, and light emission by the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, or a combination thereof. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 that performs error notification, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to error notification means. In addition, the notification mode of the error notification by the effect display device 11 includes a first notification mode in which the display amount of the error notification displayed on the image display unit GH that is the screen of the effect display device 11 is large, and the first notification mode. A second notification mode in which the display amount of error notification is small. The error notification in the first notification mode is generally performed by displaying an error image in a region corresponding to the entire region of the image display unit GH. The standard of the area corresponding to the entire area is, for example, only to cover the display area of the effect game using the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit GH. In other words, the visibility of the effect game using the effect symbol is lowered. It is a display to make. Error notification in the second notification mode is performed by displaying an error image in a very small area compared to the entire area of the image display unit GH. The indication of an extremely small area is extremely small compared to, for example, the display area of the effect game using the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit GH. In other words, the display does not reduce the visibility of the effect game using the effect symbol. It is. The error notification in the second notification mode is performed by, for example, displaying a band-shaped error image, and the band-shaped error image may be displayed in a fixed manner, or may be scrolled or displayed in a predetermined direction. .

Further, error notification corresponding to the generated error is executed according to a predetermined priority (notification priority).
FIG. 7 shows the priority of setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, power recovery, and door opening among a plurality of types of errors. In the priority order of this embodiment, the priority order of setting errors (shown as [1] in the figure) is the highest, followed by each priority order of setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery (in the figure, [[ 2] is high, and the door opening priority (indicated by [X] in the figure) is lower than these errors.

  Each error described above is detected by error detection means for detecting an error. The error detection means that has detected the error transmits a notification command for instructing error notification to the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control CPU 50a that has received the notification command controls the error notification means that is the execution target of the error notification. Thereby, error notification is executed by the error notification means. Note that errors that occur in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that all errors are detected by the main control CPU 41a, or some errors may be detected by a CPU other than the main control CPU 41a. As a CPU other than the main control CPU 41a, for example, a CPU of a payout control board can be cited, and an error related to payout of a game ball may be detected in the CPU. For this reason, the error detection means corresponds to a CPU that detects an error, and is, for example, the main control CPU 41a. The notification command may be provided for each type of error. For example, a notification command may be provided for each error type when the error notification is set to a notification mode in which the error type can be recognized. In addition, the notification command may be used for different types of errors when the notification mode of error notification is the same.

  Note that error notification is executed according to priority, that is, error is executed with priority, when a plurality of errors with different priorities occur at the same time, error notification with a high priority is given to an error with a low priority. It means giving priority over notification. In order to give priority, error notification with low priority is not executed, error notification with low priority is executed after error notification with high priority, both error notifications are executed, but error with low priority is executed. This includes making the notification amount of notification smaller than the notification amount of error notification having a high priority. To reduce the notification amount, for example, when only the error occurs, error notification is performed by a plurality of error notification units, but when the notification amount is decreased, error notification is executed by reducing the number of error notification units. It is to reduce the area.

FIG. 7 further shows a specific mode of error notification for each error in addition to the error notification priority exemplified in this embodiment.
In the [security signal] column of FIG. 7, “◯” is written for an error that transmits a security signal when an error occurs, and “−” is written for an error that does not transmit a security signal. [Notification time] in FIG. 7 describes the time from the start of error notification to the end of the error notification. “Until power off” in the figure for a setting error indicates that error notification regarding the setting error is continuously executed until the power is shut off. When a setting error occurs, the display unit 45 displays characters (E1, E2) corresponding to the type of the setting error on the display units 45c and 45d instead of displaying the set value, and the remaining display unit 45a. , 45b, a bar (-) is displayed. As described above, the setting errors include the information abnormality error (E1) and the setting change operation error (E2).

  Also, “until release” in the figure for setting change and setting confirmation indicates that error notification related to setting change is continuously executed until the setting change state is canceled. It shows that it will continue to be executed until it is released. “Time T1” in the figure for RWM clear and power recovery indicates that each error notification related to RWM clear and power recovery is continuously executed until time T1 elapses. [Time T2] in the figure for the door opening indicates that the error notification regarding the door opening is continuously executed until the time T2 elapses.

  Each column of [Display], [Audio], and [Light emission] in FIG. 7 shows an error notification mode that is executed by the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA when an error occurs. In the error notification related to the setting error, the character string “setting error” is displayed on the effect display device 11, the sound including the character string “setting error” is output from the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA flashes red. To do. In addition, in the error notification related to the setting change, a character string of “setting change” is displayed on the effect display device 11, and a sound including a character string of “setting change” is output from the speaker SP. LA flashes green. In addition, in the error notification related to the setting confirmation, the character string “Confirming setting” is displayed on the effect display device 11, and the voice composed of the character string “Confirming setting” is output from the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA blinks blue.

  In the error notification regarding RWM clear, [initial combination of effect symbols (initial symbol in the figure)] is displayed on the effect display device 11, a ram clear sound is output from the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA is fully lit. In addition, all lighting said here is lighting the light emission color which can light-emit sequentially. In the error notification related to power recovery, the effect display device 11 displays [recovery combination of effect symbols (recovery symbol in the figure)], a power recovery sound is output from the speaker SP, and all the decorative lamps LA are displayed. Light. In the error notification regarding the door opening, the character string “door is open” is displayed from the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA blinks in white.

  In this embodiment, each error notification related to setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery is displayed on the effect display device 11, but this image is a first notification with a large error notification display amount. It is an aspect. For example, the first notification mode is full screen display. In addition, you may change arbitrarily the specific aspect of the error alerting | reporting of each error mentioned above. Further, when the door is opened, error notification is not executed on the effect display device 11, but a character string of “door is open” may be displayed, for example, and the image in this case may be the first notification mode, Two notification modes may be used.

  Hereinafter, the power-on process executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In the power-on process, the transition to each state shown in FIG. 6 is controlled, and the error notification related to the setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery shown in FIG. 7 is controlled. Note that the power-on process shown in FIG. 7 is a process based on the premise that the mounting frame (the middle frame WN) is opened, that is, the door opening error is detected.

  When the main control CPU 41a is turned on and the supply voltage to the main control board 40 reaches a voltage necessary for the operation of the main control CPU 41a, the main control CPU 41a executes a startup process (boot process) and shifts to a state in which various processes can be executed. To do. The main control CPU 41a executes a power-on process described below after the start-up process is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to be on based on whether or not an operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Determine (S101).

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state (S101: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S102). More specifically, the main control CPU 41 a starts outputting a security signal from the external terminal board 70. In this embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S102, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S113 described later.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (RWM area initialization processing) (S103). In the initialization process of step S103, the main control CPU 41a initializes an area storing game information related to game control, while information necessary for counting the base value, information necessary for displaying the base value, and Do not initialize the area that stores the information related to setting values. That is, the area of the main control RWM 41c is divided into an area to be initialized and an area not to be initialized. Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting key is turned on based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the setting device 43, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state. (S104).

  When the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state (S104: YES), the main control CPU 41a transmits a setting change notification command as a notification command to the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 (S105). Here, when receiving the setting change notification command, the sub-control CPU 50a performs notification of information that can specify that the setting is being changed (hereinafter, referred to as “setting change notification”). For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image indicating a character string such as “settings being changed” as information that can specify that the setting is being changed. For example, the speaker SP outputs a dedicated sound as information that can specify that the setting is being changed. The dedicated sound that constitutes the setting change notification is configured, for example, by repeating (looping) the unit notification, with a voice that reads out a character string of “setting change” as one unit notification. For example, in the decorative lamp LA, dedicated light emission is performed as information that can specify that the setting is being changed. The dedicated light emission constituting the setting change notification is configured by repeating (looping) the unit notification, for example, the light emission by the dedicated light emission pattern as one unit notification. The setting change notification may be configured by combining one or two of a display effect, a light emission effect, and a sound effect.

  Returning to the description of the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a displays the set value when the process of step S105 is completed (S106). In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 41a reads the current set value stored in the RWM area, and controls the display unit 45 so as to perform display for notifying the read set value. The set value displayed here is a set value that was set when the power was cut off most recently and that is stored and held by the backup function. That is, the display device 45 first displays information that can identify the setting value set at that time among a plurality of setting values, triggered by the transition to the setting change state. Further, the display device 45 is different from an initial value (first setting value [01] described later) among a plurality of setting values without requiring operation of a setting switch when triggered by the transition to the setting change state. Information that can specify the set value is configured to be displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting switch has been operated based on whether or not an operation signal has been received from the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) (S107). When the setting switch is operated (S107: YES), the main control CPU 41a changes the currently set value. Here, every time the setting switch is operated, the main control CPU 41a sets [setting 1] → [setting 2] →... → [setting 5] → [setting 6] → [setting 1] →. Switch the set value to loop. When switching the setting value, the main control CPU 41a uses information stored in a predetermined area of the RWM area and information that can identify the setting value set at that time as the setting value after switching. Is rewritten into identifiable information.

  When the process of step S108 is completed, or when the setting switch is not operated (S107: NO), the main control CPU 41a turns off the setting key based on whether or not an operation signal is received from the setting device 43. It is determined whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in an off state (S109). When the setting key is not turned off (S109: NO), the main control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S106. In the process of step S106 when returning from step S109, the main control CPU 41a controls the display unit 45 so as to perform a display for notifying the changed set value set at that time.

  When the setting key is OFF (S109: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (RWM area initialization process) as in step S103 (S110). In the power-on process of this embodiment, when shifting to the setting change state, RWM clear is performed at two timings before the setting change in step S103 and after the setting change in step S110. When the process of step S110 is completed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the currently set value is any one of all six levels from the first set value to the sixth set value (S111). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a determines that the actually stored numerical value is changed from the first set value to the sixth set value in an area for storing a predetermined numerical value as information that can specify the currently set setting value. When it is a numerical value indicating any of the set values of all six levels up to the value, an affirmative determination is made. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a, in the area for storing a predetermined numerical value as information that can specify the currently set setting value, the actually stored numerical value is from the first setting value to the sixth setting value. If any of the numerical values indicating any of the set values of all six stages is negative, a negative determination is made. That is, the main control CPU 41a determines that a setting error has occurred when a numerical value that can specify the setting value is not within an appropriate numerical value range.

  If it is not a setting error (S111: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S112). In device setting, the main control CPU 41a starts reading detection results from the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, all the sensors SE1 to SE6 that have been invalidated since the power is turned on become valid. The process in step S112 corresponds to a shift process for shifting all sensors to a valid state. Note that the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid during the transition process. Further, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which a variable game can be executed based on the game information initialized by the initialization process of step S103 or step S110. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state in which the special figure variation game based on the result of the big hit lottery can be executed by the process of step S111. The normal control state is a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state described above.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S113). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Here, the main control CPU 41a has a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms) from the start of the output of the security signal by the process of step S102 to the stop of the output of the security signal by the process of step S113. If not, the security signal output is extended until the predetermined period elapses. When the main control CPU 41a stops without extending the output of the security signal or after extending it, the main control CPU 41a ends the process of step S113.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power-on initial designation command to the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 (S114). Here, when receiving the power-on initial designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the notification of the information that can specify that the setting is being changed. That is, in the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, the setting change notification ends. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on initial designation command, it performs RWM clear notification because RWM clear has been performed. In the RWM clear notification, the decoration lamp LA is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and a sound dedicated to RWM clear is output from the speaker SP. The RWM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the predetermined time elapses. Further, when receiving the power-on initial designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the image display unit GH to display an initial screen such as an initial combination of effect symbols in a plurality of columns and a predetermined background image. The initial combination of performance symbols is a combination depending on the series of pachinko gaming machines 10. In addition, when receiving the power-on designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a state in which the symbol variation game of the effect symbol can be executed. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the demonstration effect when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, such as when the special figure variation game is not started even after a predetermined period has elapsed since the initial screen is displayed. It may be configured. Then, when the process of step S114 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

  Further, when it is a setting error (S111: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to a game stop state in which processing relating to all games is stopped (S115). In the process of step S115, the main control CPU 41a initializes information regarding the set value. More specifically, the main control CPU 41a stores an initial value (in this embodiment, the first set value [01 in the embodiment) in an area for storing a numerical value (information) that can identify the set value currently set in the RWM area. ] Is stored. The game stop state cannot be canceled unless the power is turned off and then on again. In this embodiment, when a specific initialization condition is satisfied by determining that there is a setting error, the backed-up setting values are initialized. Of the initialization conditions for initializing the RWM, initialization conditions other than the specific initialization conditions are normal initialization conditions. The initial setting value indicated by the initial value corresponds to the initial setting information.

  In the process of step S115, the main control CPU 41a transmits a setting error command to the sub control CPU 50a. Here, when receiving the setting error command, the sub control CPU 50a performs notification of information that can identify the setting error (hereinafter, referred to as “setting error notification”). For example, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image indicating a character string such as “setting error” is displayed. The setting error notification may be performed by the speaker SP or the decorative lamp LA.

  On the other hand, when the setting device 43 is not operated in the ON state (S104: NO), the main control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S111 without executing the processes of steps S105 to S110. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state after performing the initialization process.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 is on and the power is turned on with the operation state of the setting device 43 being on, Then, the process proceeds to a setting change state constituted by the processes of steps S104 to S109. When shifting to the setting change state, the RWM is initialized. And after completion | finish of a setting change state, based on the game information initialized by the initialization process, it transfers to a normal control state. In other words, when the processing of steps S104 to S110 shown in FIG. 8 is performed, the setting is made in the transition mode in which the normal control state is entered based on the game information initialized by executing the RWM clear as the initialization control. This corresponds to a configuration change via mode that shifts via the change state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to initialization control means configured to be able to perform initialization control for initializing backed up game information.

  On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment is in a setting change state when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setting device 43 is turned off. RWM is initialized without going to step (1). After completion of the initialization of the RWM, a transition is made to the normal control state based on the initialized game information. That is, in the transition mode in which the process proceeds to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing RWM clear as the initialization control when the processing of steps S104 to S110 shown in FIG. 8 is not performed. This corresponds to a setting change non-passing mode that shifts without going through the setting change state.

  On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated to be in the ON state (S101: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the RWM area. (S116). If the backup is abnormal (S116: YES), the main control CPU 41a initializes the RWM in the same manner as in step S103 (S117). When the process of step S117 is completed or when there is no backup abnormality (S116: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines which of the six set values from the first set value to the sixth set value is the currently set value. It is determined whether or not (S118). That is, as in the process of step S111, it is determined whether or not there is a setting error.

  When it is a setting error (S118: NO), main control CPU41a transfers to the process of step S119, and performs the process similar to step S115. When it is not a setting error (S118: YES), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting key is turned on, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the on state (S120).

  When the setting device 43 is operated in the on state (S120: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S121). More specifically, the main control CPU 41 a starts outputting a security signal from the external terminal board 70. In this embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S121, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S126 described later.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits a setting confirmation notification command to the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 (S121). Here, when receiving the setting confirmation notification command, the sub control CPU 50a performs notification of information that can be specified as being in the setting confirmation state (hereinafter referred to as “setting confirmation notification”). For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image indicating a character string such as “setting is being confirmed” is displayed as information that can specify that the setting is being confirmed. For example, the speaker SP outputs a dedicated sound as information that can specify that the setting confirmation state is in effect. The dedicated sound constituting the setting confirmation notification is configured, for example, by repeating (looping) the unit notification with a unit reading of a voice that reads a character string of “setting confirmation” as one unit notification. For example, in the decorative lamp LA, dedicated light emission is performed as information that can specify that the setting confirmation state is in progress. The dedicated light emission constituting the setting confirmation notification is configured by repeating (looping) the unit notification, for example, the light emission by the dedicated light emission pattern as one unit notification. The setting confirmation notification may be configured by combining one or two of a display effect, a light emission effect, and a sound effect. The setting confirmation notification corresponds to the first type notification. In this embodiment, the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are different notification modes.

  Returning to the description of the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a displays the set value when the process of step S122 is completed (S123). In the process of step S123, the main control CPU 41a reads the current set value stored in the RWM area, and controls the display unit 45 so as to perform display for notifying the read set value. The setting value displayed here is the setting value that was set when the power was last turned off and that was stored and retained by the backup function, just as when the setting change state was entered. is there.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting key is turned off, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the off state (S124). When the setting key is not turned off (S124: NO), the main control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S123. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the display unit 45 so as to continue the display for notifying the currently set value. Here, the main control CPU 41a does not switch the currently set value even when the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) is operated. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not allow the setting information to be changed when the setting switch is operated.

  When the setting key is OFF (S124: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S125). In the process of step S125, the main control CPU 41a starts reading the detection results by the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, all the sensors SE1 to SE6 that have been invalidated since the power is turned on become valid. That is, the process of step S125 corresponds to a transition process for shifting to a state where all the switches are valid. Note that the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid during the transition process. The main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which a variable game can be executed based on the game information that has been backed up. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state by the process of step S125. Thus, the normal control state is a control state different from the set control state. When the initialization process is performed in step S117, the process shifts to the normal control state based on the initialized game information.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S126). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Here, the main control CPU 41a, when the output from the security signal by the process of step S121 to the stop of the output of the security signal by the process of step S126 is less than a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), The output of the security signal is extended until the predetermined period elapses. When the main control CPU 41a stops without extending the output of the security signal or after extending it, the main control CPU 41a ends the process of step S126. Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power-on power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 (S127). Here, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the notification of the information that can specify that the setting confirmation state is in effect upon receiving the power-on / recovery designation command. That is, in the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA, the setting confirmation notification ends. On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 50a receives the power-on / recovery designation command, it performs a power recovery notification. In the power recovery notification, the decoration lamp LA is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and a sound dedicated to power recovery is output from the speaker SP. The power recovery notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and is terminated when the predetermined time elapses. In this embodiment, the predetermined light emission pattern of the decoration lamp LA included in the power recovery notification is the same as the predetermined light emission pattern of the decoration lamp LA included in the RWM clear notification.

  Further, when receiving the power-on / returning designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the image display unit GH to display a power recovery image such as a power recovery combination of a plurality of columns of effect symbols and a predetermined background image. It can be said that the display content of the image display unit GH when the RWM clear is passed and when the power return is passed are the same in that the combination of effect symbols and the background image are displayed. The power recovery combination of the production symbol is a combination depending on the series of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, when receiving the power-on / returning designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a state in which the symbol variation game of the effect symbol can be executed. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the demonstration effect when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, such as when the special figure variation game is not started even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after displaying the power recovery screen. It may be configured. Then, when the process of step S127 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

  On the other hand, when the setting device 43 is not operated in the ON state (S120: NO), the main control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S127 without executing the processes of steps S121 to S126. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state without performing the initialization process.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 is OFF and the power is turned on while the operation state of the setting device 43 is ON, Then, the process proceeds to a setting confirmation state composed of the processes of steps S121 to S126. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, the RWM is not initialized in principle, and the state is shifted to the normal control state based on the backed up game information. That is, in the case of going through the processing of steps S121 to S126 shown in FIG. 8, among the transition modes in which the transition is made to the normal control state based on the game information being backed up without executing the RWM clear as the initialization control This corresponds to a setting confirmation via-transition form that is transferred via the confirmation state.

  On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment is in a setting confirmation state when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned off and the setting device 43 is turned off. Without the transition to, and in principle, without initializing the RWM, the transition to the normal control state is made based on the backed up game information. That is, when the process of steps S121 to S126 shown in FIG. 8 is not performed, among the transition modes for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information being backed up without executing the RWM clear as the initialization control, This corresponds to a setting confirmation non-passing form that shifts without going through the setting confirmation state.

  As described above, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process shown in FIG. 8 is configured to be capable of at least control for setting any of the plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game. Functions as setting control means.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a procedure and a control flow when an administrator such as a game hall only checks without changing the set value will be described. In the following description, the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA may be collectively referred to as “notification device”.

  It is assumed that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not turned on at the time point X10 shown in FIG. At time X10, since the power is not turned on, the sensors SE1 to SE7, the RWM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are not operated. At time X10, the display 45 is not displayed, no external signal is output on the external terminal board 70, no error notification is performed in the notification device, and the main control CPU 41a is not activated.

  First, the manager of the game hall unlocks the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by itself, opens the mounting frame (the middle frame WN and the front frame WM), and sets a key (key). ) To set the setting device 43 to the ON state (time point X11). Next, the game hall manager operates the power switch to the on state (power on) in a state where the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated to the on state (off state). Power is turned on (time point X12). At this time, the setting device 43 is maintained in the on state.

  During a special period from time point X12 to time point X13, the main control CPU 41a executes a start-up process (boot process) and stands up in a state in which various processes can be performed, as shown in the figure as “booting”. In the period from the time point X13 to X14, the main control CPU 41a reads the switch detection result related to the setting control state. The switches related to the setting control state are, for example, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43.

  At time X14, the main control CPU 41a starts power-on processing. At time X14, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation state as shown in the figure as “setting confirmation in progress” because the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is in the on state. Note that, after the elapse of the time point X14, the main control CPU 41a does not perform various processes based on whether or not the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 is in the ON state, as shown as “no input” in the drawing.

  Next, the manager of the game hall operates the setting device 43 in the OFF state using the setting key (key) (time point X15). At time X15, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation state because the operation state of the setting device 43 has been switched to the off state. Then, during the period from the time point X15 to X16, the main control CPU 41a performs a transition process for ending the setting confirmation state and shifting to the normal control state, as shown in the figure as “setting confirmation complete”. At the time point X16, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state as shown in the figure as “normally playing”. In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation state, the RWM is not initialized in principle between the time the power is turned on and the shift to the normal control state.

  In the period from the time point X12 to X16 (that is, the period from when the power is turned on to the transition to the normal control state), the main control CPU 41a performs not only the control relating to the display of the base value but also the control relating to the counting of the base value. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not count the base value when in the setting confirmation state. At the time point X16, the main control CPU 41a has completed the setting confirmation state, so based on various backed up information, the main control CPU 41a performs various processes related to the progress of the game, controls related to counting the base value, and controls related to the display of the base value And start. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a has a normal-time prize ball counter, a normal-time valid ball counter, an all-time valid ball counter, a normal-time prize ball buffer, and a normal-time valid ball buffer that are stored and held by the backup function. Based on each value, the counting of the base value is resumed and the control for displaying the base value is resumed. Therefore, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped returns to the display unit 45. That is, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display unit 45 are restored to the state when the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started. Thereafter, as the game progresses with the launch of the game ball, the base value is counted accordingly.

  In the period up to the time point X14, the display unit 45 is turned off as indicated by “display turned off” in the drawing. In the period from the time point X14 to X16, the display unit 45 performs display for notifying the set value set at that time point. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB. Note that the display unit 45 maintains the third display state (display of the set value) even if the mounting frame is closed while the setting confirmation state is maintained (that is, the setting unit 43 is not operated in the off state). That is, the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display unit 45 so that the set value set at that time can be confirmed even if the state of the machine body is not a specific state. In the period after time X16, the display unit 45 always (continuously) displays the base value and the identifier while switching between the display of the first base value and the display of the second base value. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the base value by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB.

  In the period up to the time point X14, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 70. In the period from time point X14 to X15, the external terminal board 70 outputs a security signal. In this embodiment, the security signal output period is the longer of the period in which the setting is confirmed and a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms). That is, a security signal is output when information about the set value is displayed. For this reason, even if it is a person other than those who directly maintain the pachinko gaming machine 10 among the managers of the game hall, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state by using the hall computer. I can easily guess that. In the period after time point X16, when an error is detected in the external terminal board 70, an external signal corresponding to the detected error is output.

  In the period up to time point X14, the notification device does not perform any notification. In the period from the time point X14 to X16, the notification device performs setting confirmation notification. In this embodiment, the setting confirmation notification execution period is a longer period of a period in which the setting is confirmed and a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms). Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the setting confirmation state is in effect from the notification content of the notification device without looking into the back side of the mounting frame (game board YB). For example, the time required for one unit notification constituting the setting confirmation notification is 1 second. Generally, since it takes several minutes for the administrator to confirm the setting, the length of the period for performing the setting confirmation notification (specific period) is such that the unit notification of the setting confirmation notification can be performed at least twice. It is a period.

  In the period after time point X16, the notification device performs notification according to the detected error when an error is detected. In addition, the notification device of this embodiment is also used as an effect device that executes various effects (game effects) related to the game. Therefore, in the period after the time point X16, if no error is detected, the notification device (the effect device) performs a game effect related to the special figure variation game or the big hit game. At time X16, the effect display device 11 displays an initial screen.

  In the period up to the time point X14, the special figure display device 23 is in a light-off state in which any information is not notified. In the period from the time point X14 to X15, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b perform display by the setting notification pattern as shown as “setting confirmation display” in the drawing. Therefore, even if the manager of the game hall does not look into the back side of the mounting frame (game board YB), if the special figure display device 23 is viewed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. Can be recognized. During the period from the time point X15 to X16, the special symbol display portions 19a and 19b are turned off again. In the period after time X16, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b display the special symbol variation game without performing the display by the setting notification pattern. At the time point X16, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b display a predetermined initial special symbol (for example, a missing symbol).

  In the period up to the time point X13, the sensors SE1 to SE7, the RWM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as “switches”) are not in the main control CPU 41a itself. The detection result is not read by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a reads the detection result of the switches, depending on whether the detection signal is received from each switch or not, in the RWM area, the detection signal is received in the area individually associated with each switch. It means storing information that can be specified. The invalidity with respect to the switches means that the detection result is not read, and the validity with respect to the switches means that the detection result is read. It should be noted that the situation where the switches are invalid can assume a situation where the switches are not activated in the first place and a situation where the main control CPU 41a does not read the detection result although the switches are activated.

  Accordingly, all the switches in the period up to the time point X13 are invalid as indicated by “all switches invalid” in the drawing. In the period from the time point X13 to X16, the sensors SE1 to SE7 among the switches are invalid because the detection result is not read by the main control CPU 41a. That is, in the setting confirmation state, the switches other than the switch relating to the setting control state are invalid. On the other hand, in the period from the time point X13 to X16, among the switches, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are effective because the detection result is read by the main control CPU 41a. That is, when in the setting confirmation state, the switch relating to the setting control state is valid. In the period after the time point X16, all the switches are valid as indicated by “all switches valid” in the drawing. That is, at least each of the sensors SE1 to SE7 is effective when information regarding the base value is displayed. In addition, in the period from the time point X15 to X16 (period in which the transition process is performed), the sensors SE1 to SE7 remain invalid.

  It should be noted that the detection result of the RWM clear switch 42 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown as “input unquestioned” in the figure in the period after the time point X14. That is, during the period from the time point X14 to X15, the main control CPU 41a does not initialize the RWM and does not change the set setting value even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated. Further, in the period after time X15, even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated, the main control CPU 41a does not initialize the RWM, does not change the set value, and also displays the set value. Absent. Further, in the period after time X16, the operation result of the setting device 43 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown as “input unquestioned” in the drawing. In other words, the main control CPU 41a does not change the setting control state (setting change state and setting confirmation) even if the setting device 43 is operated in a period after the time point X16 (after the setting confirmation state ends, that is, when the base value is displayed). The setting value is not displayed.

  Then, after completing the setting confirmation, the game hall manager closes the mounting frame (time point X17). At time X17, the main control CPU 41a does not perform initialization notification because the RWM is not initialized. That is, the notification device does not perform initialization notification at time X17. At time X17, the external terminal board 70 does not output a security signal. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a security signal is output when shifting to the setting confirmation state, but when the setting confirmation state is completed, the security signal is not re-output and the output of the security signal is not extended.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a procedure and a control flow when an administrator such as a game hall changes and confirms a set value will be described. In the following description, only the points that are different from the case of shifting to the setting confirmation state will be described in detail, and detailed descriptions of common points will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, first, the manager of the game hall unlocks the locking device SS using a frame key managed by itself, opens the mounting frame (the middle frame WN and the front frame WM), The setting device 43 is turned on using the setting key (time point X11). Next, the game hall manager operates the power switch to the on state (power on) while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state, and powers on the pachinko gaming machine 10 (time point X12). .

  The main control CPU 41a executes activation processing at time points X12 to X13, and reads detection results of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at time points X13 to X14. At time X14, the main control CPU 41a executes power-on processing. At time X14, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change state as shown in the figure as “setting change” because the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state and the setting device 43 is in the on state.

  The main control CPU 41a changes the currently set value to the next set value every time an operation signal (detection signal) is input from the RWM clear switch 42 during the period from the time point X14 to X15. In the period from the time point X14 to X15, the main control CPU 41a controls the display unit 45 so as to display the currently set value. That is, at the time point X14 to X15, the display unit 45 displays the setting value that was backed up before the operation of the setting switch, and after the operation of the setting switch, the changed setting every time the setting switch is operated. Display the value. The display unit 45 maintains the display of the set value even if the mounting frame is closed while the setting change state is maintained (that is, the setting unit 43 is not operated in the off state). That is, the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display unit 45 so that the set value set at that time among the plurality of set values can be confirmed even if the state of the aircraft is not a specific state. .

  Next, the game hall manager operates the setting device 43 in the OFF state using the setting key (time point X15). At time X15, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting change state because the operating state of the setting device 43 has been switched to the OFF state. That is, the set value is fixed at the time point X15. In the period from the time point X15 to X16, the main control CPU 41a performs a transition process for ending the setting change state and shifting to the normal control state, as shown in the drawing as “setting change in progress”. At the time point X16, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state as shown in the figure as “normally playing”. In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change state, the main control CPU 41a initializes the RWM after the power is turned on until the shift to the normal control state.

  In the period from the time point X12 to X16, the main control CPU 41a performs not only the control related to the display of the base value but also the control related to the counting of the base value. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not count the base value when it is in the setting change state. At time X16, the main control CPU 41a starts various processing relating to the progress of the game based on the initialized game information because the setting change state has ended, and based on the backed up information, Control relating to counting and control relating to display of the base value are started. At this time, the main control CPU 41a does not matter whether or not the setting value is actually changed and set in the current setting change state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a stores various information that is backed up in the current setting change state when the setting value is changed and set, and when the setting value is not changed and set. Based on this, the control for counting the base value and the control for displaying the base value are started. Therefore, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored on the display unit 45 regardless of whether or not the setting is changed.

  In the period from the time point X14 to X16, the display unit 45 performs display for notifying the set value set at that time point. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the set value (including after change) set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB. In the period after time X16, the display unit 45 always (continuously) displays the base value and the identifier while switching between the first display state and the second display state. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the base value by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB.

  In the period from the time point X14 to X16, the external terminal board 70 outputs a security signal. That is, a security signal is output when information about the set value is displayed. Therefore, even if it is a person other than the person who directly maintains the pachinko gaming machine 10 among the managers of the game hall, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state by using the hall computer. Can be easily guessed.

  In the period from time point X14 to X16, the notification device performs setting change notification. In this embodiment, the execution period of the setting change notification is a longer period of a period in which the setting is changed and a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms). Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the setting is being changed from the notification content of the notification device without looking into the back side of the middle frame WN (game board YB). For example, the time required for one unit notification constituting the setting change notification is 1 second. In general, since it takes several minutes for the administrator to change the setting, the length of the setting change notification period (specific period) is such that the unit notification of the setting change notification can be performed at least twice. It is a period.

  In the period from the time point X14 to X15, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b perform display by the setting notification pattern as shown as “setting confirmation display” in the drawing. Therefore, even if the manager of the game hall does not look into the back side of the middle frame WN (game board YB) and sees the special symbol display portions 19a and 19b, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. Can be recognized.

  Then, the manager of the game hall closes the mounting frame after completing the setting change (time point X17). At time X17, the main control CPU 41a performs initialization notification because the RWM has been initialized. At time X17, the notification device performs initialization notification over a predetermined period (for example, 30 s). At time X17, the external terminal board 70 outputs a security signal. That is, after switching to the display of information regarding the base value, the same external signal as that in the setting control state is output.

  In the period up to the time point X13 (including the special period), all the switches are invalid as shown as “all switches invalid” in the drawing. In the period from the time point X13 to X16, the sensors SE1 to SE7 are invalid among the switches, while the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting unit 43 are valid among the switches. In the period after the time point X16, all the switches are valid as indicated by “all switches valid” in the drawing. Moreover, in the period which performs a transfer process in the time X15-X16, each sensor SE1-SE7 remains invalid.

  It should be noted that the detection result of the RWM clear switch 42 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown as “input unquestioned” in the figure in the period after the time point X15. That is, in the period after time X15, the main control CPU 41a does not initialize the RWM, change the set setting value, and display the set value (the first display) even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated. (Transition to 3 display state) is not performed. Further, in the period after time X16, the operation result of the setting device 43 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown as “input unquestioned” in the drawing. That is, in the period after the time point X16 (after the end of the setting change state, that is, when the base value is displayed), the main control CPU 41a does not change the setting control state (setting change state) even if the setting device 43 is operated to the on state. In addition, the setting value is not displayed and the setting value is not displayed.

  Hereinafter, among the various notifications executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the notification of the setting control state, the notification of the RWM clear, and the notification of power recovery will be described together with the operation thereof according to FIGS.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the combination of the operation of the setter 43 (ON / OFF) and the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 (ON / OFF) at the time of turning on the power As the status, any one of the setting change status, the setting confirmation status, the RWM clear status, and the power recovery status can be taken. And the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is comprised so that the alerting | reporting according to the state obtained at the time of power activation can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the setting change state, a setting change notification including a sound notification, a light notification, and a display notification is executed, and the sound, light, and display notification are all in the specification of the setting change state. It is said that. More specifically, it is executed by notification by a dedicated sound, notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, and notification by a dedicated display made up of a character image of “setting change” as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the setting confirmation state, as in the setting change state, setting confirmation notification including sound notification, light notification, and display notification is executed, and sound, light, and display are displayed. All of the notifications are specified in the setting confirmation state. More specifically, it is executed by notification using a dedicated sound, notification using a dedicated light emission pattern, and notification using a dedicated display made up of a character image of “setting confirmation” as shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the notification is executed using the same notification means such as the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the effect display device 11. However, whether the setting change state or the setting confirmation state exists. Depending on whether or not, the contents of notification differ. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, when the state is shifted to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the notification is executed so that the type of the setting control state at the transfer destination can be distinguished. In this embodiment, in the setting control state, a notification capable of distinguishing between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state corresponds to the first notification. Further, in this embodiment, each of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification corresponding to the first notification includes notification by the effect display device 11 as display means and notification by the speaker SP as sound output means. In the setting change notification, the effect display device 11 performs the notification of “setting change”, while the speaker SP outputs a dedicated sound at the time of the setting change notification. Therefore, the effect display device 11 and the speaker SP Related notifications are made. Note that the dedicated sound for notification of setting change is a voice obtained by reading out the character string “setting is being changed” and is associated with the character string “setting change” displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, in the setting confirmation notification, the effect display device 11 performs the notification of “setting confirmation”, while the speaker SP outputs a dedicated sound at the time of the setting confirmation notification. Related notifications are made. Note that the dedicated sound for setting confirmation notification is a voice that reads out the character string “under setting confirmation”, and is associated with the character string “under confirmation of setting” displayed on the effect display device 11.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the backed up game information is initialized (RWM cleared) and shifts to the normal control state, it is possible to identify that it is initialized and shifted. RWM clear notification can be executed as initialization notification. The RWM clear notification corresponds to a transition notification that can specify that the transition to the normal control state has occurred. The RWM clear notification includes sound notification, light notification, and display notification. Both the sound and light notification are RWM clear notification specifications, and the display notification displays a normal screen. It is like that. Specifically, notification by a dedicated sound, notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, and notification by an initial combination image (for example, [123]) and a background image are executed as a normal screen.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, when the backed up game information is shifted to the normal control state without being initialized, it can be identified that the transition has been made without being initialized. Power recovery notification can be executed as non-initialization notification. The power recovery notification corresponds to a transition notification that can identify the transition to the normal control state. The power recovery notification includes sound notification, light notification, and display notification. The sound notification is the specification of the power recovery notification, and the light notification is also the specification of the RWM clear notification. In the display notification, a normal screen is displayed. More specifically, a notification by a dedicated sound, a notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, and a notification by an image (for example, [456]) and a background image of a power combination of the effect symbol as a normal screen are executed. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, the RWM clear notification is executed when the state changes to the normal gaming state through the setting change state, and the RWM clear notification executed at this time is set in the setting control state. The same notification as the RWM clear notification when transitioning to the normal control state without going through (setting change state) is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the power recovery notification is executed when the state transitions to the normal gaming state through the setting confirmation state, and the power recovery notification executed at this time is performed in the setting control state. The same notification as the power recovery notification when transitioning to the normal control state without passing through (setting confirmation state) is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification are different from the sound notification and the display notification, but the light notification is the same. From this, in this embodiment, when the RWM clear notification is executed after the end of the setting control state, it can be recognized from the contents of the RWM clear notification that the setting change state has been completed in the setting control state. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the power recovery notification is executed after the setting control state ends, it can be recognized from the content of the power recovery notification that the setting confirmation state in the setting control state has ended. In this embodiment, in the notification after the end of the setting control state (RWM clear notification and power recovery notification), a second notification that can distinguish which state of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended, There is a third notification that is indistinguishable between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. It should be noted that the notification by the display in the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification can be regarded as the same notification only considering the combination of the effect symbols and the display of the background image, but the effect at the time of RWM clear and power recovery Considering even the rule of symbol combination, it can be regarded as a different notification.

  In addition, as described above, the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification as the transition notification that can specify that the transition to the normal control state has been performed are performed when the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are used. Different. Since the RWM clear and the power recovery notification in this embodiment are all executed by sound, light, and display notifications, it can be said that the means for executing the notification is the same, but the notification contents of some means are different. Accordingly, the notification mode as the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification is different. Further, these RWM clear notification and power recovery notification are executed in preference to the door opening notification that can specify that the mounting frame is opened as shown in FIG. In addition, when making a notification aspect different, you may vary the kind of means to perform notification.

  In addition, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that perform the setting change notification in the setting change state are notified from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even when the mounting frame that is the frame is closed. Can be specified. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it can be recognized from the notification contents of the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that perform the setting change notification, but the setting information is changed. I can't recognize that. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the setting information is changed from the notification content of the display 45 as the first notification means that can specify the notification content when the mounting frame that is the frame is opened. You can recognize that. Note that the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 serve as second notification means that can specify the notification content from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even when the mounting frame that is the frame is closed. Equivalent to.

  In addition, the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that perform the setting confirmation notification in the setting confirmation state are notified from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even when the mounting frame that is the frame is closed. Can be specified. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it can be recognized from the notification contents of the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that perform the setting confirmation notification, but it is set at that time. The setting information is not recognized. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is set at that time from the notification content of the display 45 as the first notification means that can specify the notification content when the mounting frame that is a frame is opened. Can recognize the setting information.

Therefore, this embodiment can obtain the following effects.
(1) By providing the setting change state, it is possible to cause a change in the game development in the same pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, it is possible to cause changes such as being easy to make a big hit or difficult to make a big hit in the process until winning the big hit. For this reason, the fall of a player's interest can be suppressed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can suppress such a decrease in the interest of the player, the manager of the game hall is caused to execute a notification that can distinguish whether the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. Can perform appropriate setting change work.

  (2) In addition, the setting change notification regarding the setting change state and the setting confirmation notification regarding the setting confirmation state are executed including means by display and sound. Alternatively, it can be realized by an easy-to-understand notification of the setting confirmation state.

  (3) When the game information being backed up is initialized to shift to the normal control state, it is possible to specify whether to shift to the normal control state regardless of whether the setting change state is passed or not. To perform the same notification with the same notification. For this reason, it can be realized by an easy-to-understand notification that the game information being backed up has been initialized.

  (4) In the case of shifting to the normal control state without initializing the backed up game information, it is possible to shift to the normal control state regardless of whether the setting confirmation state is passed or not. Identifiable notification is executed with the same notification. For this reason, it can be realized by an easy-to-understand notification that the game information being backed up has not been initialized, that is, that power has been restored.

  (5) RWM clear notification is executed when transitioning to the normal control state via the setting change state, and power recovery notification is performed when transitioning to the normal control state via the setting confirmation state. And, by changing the notification mode of notification executed in both the transition modes, whether the transition to the normal control state via the setting change state, or whether the transition to the normal control state via the setting confirmation state, Can be realized with easy-to-understand notifications.

  (6) Since the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification for notifying the transition to the normal control state are executed in preference to the door opening notification, how the pachinko gaming machine 10 transitions to the normal control state when the power is turned on. Can recognize

  (7) Since the setting error notification can be executed, it is possible to make the game hall manager recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the setting information. The setting information is information related to the big hit lottery and is information that greatly affects the progress of the game. For this reason, it is possible to avoid causing a disadvantage to both the player and the game hall by configuring the setting error notification to be executable.

  (8) In addition, since the setting error notification notifies an error that greatly affects the progress of the game as described in the effect (7) above, a setting error occurs by increasing the display amount of the error notification. This makes it easier for the manager of the game hall to recognize that

  (9) Although the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are notified in a manner that can be recognized without opening the mounting frame (setting change notification, setting confirmation notification), the setting information itself does not open the mounting frame. Is reported in a manner that cannot be recognized. The mounting frame cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is unlocked using the locking key managed by the administrator of the game hall. For this reason, it can prevent that setting information itself is visually recognized by the player.

The embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-Embodiment may be actualized in the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with the movable body for production. And you may perform the 2nd alerting | reporting which can distinguish which state was completed among the setting change state and the setting confirmation state after completion | finish of a setting control state by operation | movement of the production movable body. The second notification by the operation of the effect movable body may be executed instead of or in addition to the second notification by other means. Moreover, you may perform the 3rd alerting | reporting which cannot distinguish which state was completed among the setting change state and the setting confirmation state by operation | movement of the production movable body. The third notification by the operation of the effect movable body may be executed instead of or in addition to the third notification by other means. Moreover, you may perform both 2nd alerting | reporting and 3rd alerting | reporting by operation | movement of the production movable body.

The power-on process in FIG. 8 is a process executed on the assumption that the mounting frame is open, but may be executed in the same manner even when the mounting frame is closed.
-On the other hand, when the mounting frame is closed, even if the operation for shifting to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state shown in FIG. You may comprise the power-on process of FIG. 8 so that it may not transfer. As described above, when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is not shifted, the state may be shifted to the normal control state after executing the RWM clear or without executing the RWM clear.

  In the power-on process in FIG. 8, the RWM clear process in step S110 may be omitted, and the RWM clear process in step S103 may be performed only once. Further, in the power-on process of FIG. 8, the RWM clear process in step S103 is omitted, and the RWM clear process in step S110 is performed during the transition from step S109 and during the transition from step S104. It may be performed only once.

  ・ Errors that execute error notification include errors that execute error notification even if they occur during execution of setting error notifications, and error notifications that occur during execution of setting error notifications Error may not be included. The error for performing the error notification is, for example, an error having a high priority, for example, magnetic sensing or induced magnetic field detection. Moreover, as an error which does not perform error alerting | reporting, it is an error with a low priority, for example, for example, is full. In addition, during the execution of the setting error, some devices (for example, sound and light emission) notify the setting error, and other devices (for example, display) simultaneously notify the setting error in addition to the setting error notification. Or it may replace with the alert | report of a setting error. In this case, for example, when a notification of an error that has occurred separately is displayed, the notification mode may be the second notification mode.

  -When multiple errors with the same priority of error notification occur, maintain the notification of the error that occurred earlier, do not notify the error that occurred later, or after the notification of the error that occurred earlier, An error that occurred later may be notified. Alternatively, when a plurality of errors having the same error notification priority are generated, an error that has occurred later may be notified instead of the error that has occurred earlier.

  -Embodiment may be actualized in the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with the movable body for production. The pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with the production movable body performs a predetermined initial operation in accordance with the transition to the normal control state, and the production movable body operates normally from the detection result of the sensor that detects the original position. Or whether there is an abnormality in the sensor. Further, it is informed whether the initial operation of the effect movable body is operating normally. Then, the initial operation of the production movable body is executed regardless of whether the mode of transition to the normal control state is a setting change via mode, a setting change bypass mode, a setting check bypass mode, or a setting check bypass mode. Is done. That is, from the initial operation of the effect movable body, it is impossible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended.

  In the embodiment, the second notification may be performed by the decoration lamp LA and the effect display device 11, and the third notification may be performed by the speaker SP. That is, the notification means for performing the second notification and the third notification may be changed.

-In embodiment, the 1st alerting | reporting or 2nd alerting | reporting performed by a different alerting | reporting means does not need to start and complete | finish at the same time.
In the embodiment, the third notification may include notification that does not perform notification. That is, by not performing notification, it may be controlled so that it is indistinguishable which state has been completed between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state.

  -In embodiment, the specific alerting | reporting means comprised so that predetermined alerting | reporting was possible may be provided with alerting | reporting means other than the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. For example, an effect display device or a vibration effect device different from the effect display device 11 may be used.

In the embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be selectively used for notification in the setting control state and transition notification that can specify the transition to the normal control state.
In the embodiment, the notification means for performing the transition notification is not limited to the notification means connected to the sub control board 50, but may be a notification means connected to the main control board 40. Specifically, the display of the set value displayed on the display unit 45 may be hidden, so that the transition to the normal control state may be specified.

In the embodiment, the storage content of the sub control RWM 50c may be held as backup information.
-In embodiment, it may be controlled so that the mode of a transition alert | report may change with the game state to which it returns.

-In embodiment, you may provide the alerting | reporting means only for a setting control state alerting | reporting.
In the embodiment, the setting switch may not be used as another switch such as the RWM clear switch 42 but may be a dedicated operation unit.

  In the embodiment, the setting switch may be used also as the error canceling switch instead of the RWM clear switch 42 as long as an error canceling switch operated when canceling the error notification is provided.

  -In embodiment, you may provide the alerting | reporting means only for error alerting | reporting. Specifically, as the second notification unit, a notification unit that notifies only that it is in the setting control state may be provided.

  In the embodiment, the configuration related to the setting control may be provided on a board different from the main control board 40. Specifically, it may be provided on a board for setting control, or may be provided on a payout control board capable of transmitting information to the main control board 40.

In the embodiment, the priority of error notification of setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery may be arbitrarily changed within a range in which the priority is higher than the door opening.
In the embodiment, the operation of the setting switch is not limited to the push button type, and may be arbitrarily changed, such as a lever type or a dial type.

  In the embodiment, the setting change operation is performed every time the setting switch is operated. However, an operation unit capable of setting a specific setting value may be provided. Specifically, “Setting 1” can be set by pressing the switch labeled “1”, “Setting 2” can be set by pressing the switch labeled “2”, and so on. You may control.

  In the embodiment, the operation of the setting device 43 is not limited to the two operations of the on operation and the off operation, and may be arbitrarily changed. Specifically, the setting device 43 is configured to be operable in a first state that can be shifted to the setting change state, a second state that can be shifted to the setting confirmation state, and a third state in which the setting key can be inserted and removed. It may be. That is, the operation mode of the setting device 43 is different between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and by confirming whether the setting device 43 is in the first state or the second state, the setting change state and the setting state are set. The confirmation state may be distinguished. Further, in the third state, it may be controlled so that the removal and insertion of the setting key are the start and end conditions of the normal control state. Specifically, after entering the third state to end the setting control state, if the setting key is forgotten to be pulled out, the normal control state start condition is not satisfied, and control is performed so as not to enter the normal control state. Also good.

  In the embodiment, the frame key for unlocking the locking device SS and the setting key for operating the setting device 43 may be the same. Specifically, in order to operate the setting device 43, it is necessary to remove the key that unlocked the locking device SS, and in order to lock the locking device SS, it is necessary to remove the key that operated the setting device 43. There may be configured to be.

  -In embodiment, it may be comprised so that a setting change impossibility alert | report can be performed. Specifically, in the setting confirmation state, the setting cannot be changed even if the setting switch is operated, and the display 45 may be configured to notify that the setting cannot be changed.

  In the embodiment, the power-on processing procedure may be arbitrarily changed. Specifically, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the on state before determining whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state. May be.

  In the embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are operated while the middle frame WN is closed and the state shifts to the normal control state, the state cannot be shifted to the setting control state due to the closing of the middle frame WN. You may perform the alert | report which can specify this.

  For one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, an external signal different from the security signal may be output in addition to or instead of the security signal. For example, it may be an external signal that is common and dedicated to both the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, an external signal dedicated to the setting change state, or an external signal dedicated to the setting confirmation state. It may be used also as an external signal different from the security signal.

The minimum output time of the security signal may be changed for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. For example, 30 seconds may be set as the minimum output time.
When a transition is made to either the setting confirmation state or the setting change state, the security signal is output for a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), and the security signal is output without waiting for the setting device 43 to be turned off. May be stopped.

  -It is good also considering the initial combination of the production | presentation symbol displayed at the time of transfer to a normal control state, and the power recovery combination of production | presentation symbols as the same combination. And it is preferable that these combinations are combinations which can recognize a deviation.

  -In the above modification, the initial combination of the effect symbols displayed at the time of transition to the normal control state may be a combination that cannot appear when the effect game is out of place in the normal effect game, or in the normal effect game A combination that may appear when the performance game is out of place may be used.

  In the case of shifting to the normal control state via the setting change state, in addition to the RWM clear notification, a character string “setting information has been changed” may be displayed on the effect display device 11, or “setting information” The sound of the character string “has been changed” may be output from the speaker SP. Either one or both of the display and the sound output in this modified example may be executed.

  ・ As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probable state until winning next time, a specification that gives a probable state until winning a falling lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the minute symbol variation game ends. In addition, pachinko machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described fall machine and a V-like change machine are mixed.

  -You may embody the pachinko machine 10 of each embodiment in the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a big hit game when a game ball passes a specific area | region. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is a game when the low base is not in the big hit game.

  Each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine 10 that is classified as a second type, which is also referred to as “wings” or “hikkoki type”, as the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this type of pachinko machine, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the entrance device (big prize opening) are opened when the game ball enters the start opening, and the game ball entering the entrance device receives a special prize. A big hit game is created by entering the mouth. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is when the big hit game is not in progress, and the base value is counted when the open / close blades of the pitching device are open by entering the starting port (small hit). It is good.

A means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main control board 40 may be a one-chip microcomputer.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to each embodiment includes a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings, a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting port and using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting ports. However, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the specific configuration of the game board YB, may be arbitrarily changed.

In the following, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be added.
(1-1) A plurality of settings that define the degree of advantage regarding the special game in a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens a big winning opening on condition that a winning lottery is won when the start condition is established A setting control unit configured to enable at least control to set any setting information of the information, and a setting operation unit configured to perform an operation related to the setting information, and performs control related to the setting information. In the setting control state, a setting change state that can be set by changing to any one of the plurality of setting information and setting information that is set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed. A setting confirmation state in which notification is performed, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means. In the setting control state, the gaming machine is capable of distinguishing between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and after the end of the setting control state. The second notification that can distinguish which state of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended, and the third notification that is executed after the setting control state ends, can be executed, The third notification is a gaming machine in which it is impossible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended.

  (1-2) The first notification includes notification by a display unit and notification by a sound output unit. In the setting change state, the display unit and the sound output unit perform related notification, and The gaming machine according to (1-1), wherein related notification is performed between the display unit and the sound output unit in a setting confirmation state.

(1-3) The gaming machine according to (1-1) or (1-2), wherein the third notification includes notification for operating the movable body.
(1-4) Backup means configured to be able to back up game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information And a normal control state in which a variable game based on the winning lottery can be executed as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. In the transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing, the setting change via mode for shifting via the setting change state and the setting change state are passed. There is a configuration change non-passing form to be transferred, and based on the backed-up game information without executing the initialization control Transition modes for shifting to the normal control state include a setting confirmation passing mode for shifting via the setting check state and a setting check non-passing mode for shifting without passing through the setting confirmation state. In the machine, performing the same notification as an initialization notification that can specify that the backed-up game information is initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the setting change via form and the setting change non-passing form, The same notification is performed as a non-initialization notification that can specify that the backed-up game information is not initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the setting confirmation passing form and the setting confirmation non-passing form ( 1-1) to (1-3) gaming machines.

  (2-1) A plurality of settings that define the degree of advantage related to the special game in a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens the big winning opening on condition that the winning lottery is won when the start condition is established A setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any setting information of the information, a setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to the setting information, and a specification configured to enable predetermined notification A setting control state for performing control related to the setting information, a setting change state that can be set by changing to any of the plurality of setting information, and a plurality of setting information Among them, there is a setting confirmation state for controlling the setting notification means so that the setting information set at that time can be confirmed, the transition condition to the setting change state, and the setting confirmation state The transition condition to the state includes a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, and a variable game based on the winning lottery can be executed as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state There is a normal control state, and the transition mode to the normal control state includes a mode change via mode for transitioning to the normal control state via the setting change state, and the normal control state via the setting confirmation state. And the specific notification means can execute a transition notification capable of specifying the transition to the normal control state, and the transition notification is in the configuration change via mode. And a game machine having a different notification mode in the configuration confirmation via-route mode.

  (2-2) Differentiating the notification mode of the transition notification means that the type of the specific notification means for performing the notification is different, or the specific notification means for performing the notification is the same but the content of the notification is different. (2-1) gaming machine.

  (2-3) In the setting change state, the display unit and the sound output unit perform related notification, and in the setting confirmation state, the display unit and the sound output unit perform related notification. ) Or (2-2) gaming machine.

  (2-4) Backup means configured to be able to back up game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information And a transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the initialization control, via the setting change state. There is a configuration change transit mode that transitions and a configuration change non-transition configuration that transits without going through the configuration change state, and based on the game information that is backed up without executing the initialization control The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state includes the configuration confirmation via mode that transits via the setting confirmation status and the configuration confirmation status. In the specific notification means, the backed-up game information is initialized and the normal control state is shifted in the setting change bypass form and the setting change bypass form. The same notification is made as the transition notification that can be specified, and the backed-up game information is shifted to the normal control state without being initialized in the setting confirmation passing form and the setting confirmation non-passing form. The gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3), wherein the same notification is performed as the transition notification that can identify the user.

  (3-1) A winning frame provided on the game board provided with a mounting frame for mounting various game components including the game board, provided that the winning lottery is won when the start condition is established. In a gaming machine that grants a special game to be released, a setting control means configured to at least control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines an advantageous degree related to the special game, and the setting information A setting control unit configured to perform an operation related to the setting information, a setting operation unit configured to perform an operation related to the setting information, a notification unit that performs notification, and an opening detection unit that detects opening of the mounting frame. A setting change state that can be set by changing to any setting information of a plurality of setting information and setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed. A setting confirmation state for controlling the notification means, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, As a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, there is a normal control state in which a variable game based on the winning lottery can be executed, and the transition to the normal control state is via the setting change state. Then, there is a setting change via mode for shifting to the normal control state and a setting check via mode for shifting to the normal control state via the setting confirmation state, and the notifying means switches to the normal control state. Including a notification means capable of executing a transition notification capable of specifying the transition, and a notification means capable of executing a release notification capable of specifying that the opening of the mounting frame has been detected. The gaming machine to be executed in preference to open the broadcast.

(3-2) The game machine according to (3-1), in which the transition notification is different in a notification mode between the configuration change via mode and the setting confirmation via mode.
(3-3) The gaming machine has a plurality of means as notification means capable of executing the transition notification, and changing the notification mode of the transition notification is different in the type of notification means that performs notification, or The gaming machine according to (3-2), wherein the notification means for performing the notification is the same, but the notification content is different.

  (3-4) The plurality of notification means capable of executing the transition notification includes a display means and a sound output means. In the setting change state, the display means and the sound output means perform related notification. In addition, in the setting confirmation state, the display unit and the sound output unit perform notification related to (3-3).

  (3-5) Enabling backup means configured to be able to back up game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information An initialization control means configured to transition to the normal control state based on the gaming information initialized by executing the initialization control, the transition via the setting change state There is a setting change via mode and a setting change non-passing mode that shifts without going through the setting change state, and the normal control state based on the backed up game information without executing the initialization control There are two types of transition modes: transition to the setting confirmation state via the setting confirmation state, and transition to the setting confirmation state without passing through the setting confirmation state. In the notification means capable of executing the transition notification, the backed-up game information is initialized in the setting change via mode and the setting change non-passing mode to the normal control state. The same notification is made as the transition notification that can specify the transition, and the backed-up game information is shifted to the normal control state without being initialized in the setting confirmation passing form and the setting confirmation non-passing form. The gaming machine according to any one of (3-1) to (3-4), which performs the same notification as the transition notification that can specify the above.

  (4-1) A plurality of settings that define the degree of advantage related to the special game in the game machine that grants a special game that opens the big winning opening on condition that the winning lottery is won when the start condition is established A setting control unit configured to enable at least control to set any setting information of the information, and a setting operation unit configured to perform an operation related to the setting information, and performs control related to the setting information. In the setting control state, a setting change state that can be set by changing to any one of the plurality of setting information and setting information that is set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed. A setting confirmation state in which notification is performed, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means. Are, the gaming machine, gaming machine is configured to be executed the setting error notification when an error relating to the set control state with the power-on of the gaming machine occurs.

  (4-2) The gaming machine can detect a plurality of errors including an error relating to the setting control state, and the plurality of errors include an error notification error, and the setting error notification The gaming machine according to (4-1), which is executed in preference to the error notification.

  (4-3) The gaming machine can detect a plurality of errors including an error related to the setting control state, and the plurality of errors include an error notification error, and the error notification error Includes an error that performs error notification even when it occurs during execution of the setting error, and an error that does not perform error notification when it occurs during execution of the setting error (4- 1) gaming machine.

  (4-4) The error notification means for performing the error notification includes a display means, and the notification mode of the error notification by the display means is a first notification with a large amount of error notification displayed on the screen of the display means. And a second notification mode in which the display amount of the error notification is smaller than that of the first notification mode, and the setting error notification by the display means is performed in the first notification mode (4- A gaming machine according to any one of 1) to (4-3).

  (4-5) The gaming machine retains information related to game control even when power supply is stopped, and can be restored based on the gaming information when power supply is started. The gaming machine according to any one of (4-1) to (4-4), wherein the setting error notification can be executed when an information abnormality error in which information is abnormal occurs.

  (4-6) The setting change in which the gaming machine stops power supply to the gaming machine when in the setting change state and does not shift to the setting change state when power supply is resumed thereafter. The gaming machine according to any one of (4-1) to (4-5), wherein the setting error notification can be executed when an operation error occurs.

  (6-1) A variety of game components including a game board are mounted and equipped with a mounting frame that can be opened by operating a locking device. In a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens a winning opening, a setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines an advantageous degree related to the special game; A setting operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation related to the setting information; a change operation unit configured to be able to instruct an operation to change the setting information; and a plurality of notification units for performing notification. According to the first means, the notification content cannot be specified from the front side of the gaming machine when the mounting frame is closed, but the notification content can be specified when the mounting frame is opened. And a second notification means capable of specifying the notification content from the front side of the gaming machine even when the mounting frame is closed, and the setting control state for performing control related to the setting information The setting change state that can be set by changing to any one of the plurality of setting information and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed. A setting confirmation state for controlling the notification means, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, The second notification means includes specific notification means capable of notifying the setting change state and the setting confirmation state in a distinguishable manner. In the setting confirmation state, the change operation means may be operated. The setting information The setting information set at that time can be recognized from the notification content of the first notification means, while it is not changeable, but the setting confirmation state is recognized from the notification content of the second notification means. A gaming machine that can be obtained but cannot recognize the setting information set at that time.

  (6-2) The gaming machine has a plurality of means as the specific notification means, and the plurality of specific notification means includes a display means and a sound output means, and the display means in the setting change state (6-1) gaming machine in which related notification is performed between the display means and the sound output means in the setting confirmation state.

  (6-3) Backup means configured to be able to back up game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information And a normal control state in which a variable game based on the winning lottery can be executed as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Transition to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the setting transition state via the setting change state and transition without going through the setting change state The normal control based on the backed-up game information without executing the initialization control. The transition mode to shift to the state includes a setting confirmation via mode via the setting confirmation state and a setting confirmation non-passing mode to shift without going through the setting confirmation state. In the specific notification means, The same notification is made as an initialization notification that can specify that the backed-up game information is initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the setting change via mode and the setting change non-passing mode, and the setting confirmation via The same notification is made as a non-initialization notification that can specify that the backed-up game information is not initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the configuration and the setting confirmation non-passing configuration (6-1) Or the gaming machine according to (6-2).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device, SP ... Speaker, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main control board, 41a ... Main control CPU, 41c ... Main control RWM, 42 ... RWM clear switch, 43 ... Setting device , WN ... middle frame, WM ... front frame, SE7 ... open detection sensor, SS ... locking device, YB ... game board.

Claims (3)

It is equipped with various game components including a game board and is equipped with a mounting frame that can be opened by operating the locking device. The winning prize opening is opened on condition that the winning lottery is won when the start condition is met. In gaming machines that grant special games,
Setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage related to the special game;
A setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to the setting information;
Change operation means configured to enable an operation to instruct change of the setting information;
A plurality of notification means for performing notification,
The notification means includes first notification means that cannot specify the notification contents from the front side of the gaming machine when the mounting frame is closed, but can specify the notification contents when the mounting frame is opened. The second notification means that can specify the notification content from the front side of the gaming machine even when the mounting frame is closed,
In the setting control state for performing control related to the setting information,
A setting change state that can be set by changing to any of the plurality of setting information; and
A setting confirmation state for controlling the first notification means so that the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed;
The transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means,
The second notification means includes a specific notification means capable of notifying the setting change state and the setting confirmation state in a distinguishable manner,
In the setting change state, the setting information can be changed by operation of the change operation means, and it can be recognized from the notification contents of the first notification means that the setting information has been changed. A gaming machine, wherein the setting information cannot be recognized from the notification content of the means. The gaming machine has a plurality of means as the specific notification means,
The plurality of specific notification means includes a display means and a sound output means,
In the setting change state, the display unit and the sound output unit perform related notification,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the setting confirmation state, related notification is performed between the display unit and the sound output unit. Backup means configured to enable backup of game information;
Backup information storage means for storing backed up game information;
Initialization control means configured to enable initialization control to initialize the backed up game information, and
As a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, there is a normal control state capable of executing a variable game based on the winning lottery,
The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the initialization control includes the setting change via mode via the setting change state and the setting change state. There is a configuration change non-transition form to migrate without,
The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without executing the initialization control includes a setting confirmation passing mode via the setting confirmation state and a setting confirmation state. There is a configuration confirmation non-passive form to migrate without having to
In the specific notification means, the same notification as an initialization notification that can specify that the backed up game information is initialized and shifts to the normal control state in the setting change via mode and the setting change non-passing mode. And the same notification as a non-initialization notification that can specify that the backed up game information is not initialized and is shifted to the normal control state in the setting confirmation bypass mode and the setting verification bypass mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 to be performed.