JP2020005731A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a suitable notification performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes performance execution means capable of executing a notification performance. The performance execution means is capable of executing a first notification performance in response to a first condition being satisfied, is capable of executing a second notification performance together with the first notification performance in response to the first condition and a second condition being satisfied, is capable of executing a third notification performance in response to a third condition being satisfied that is different from the first condition and the second condition, and is capable of executing the third notification performance with priority over the first notification performance and the second notification performance when the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is one that is configured. Further, a variable display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided. (A so-called pachinko machine).

  The prize value means paying out a prize ball, giving a score, or giving a prize according to a prize of a game ball in a prize area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is likely to win a hit ball, or for a player. This means that a right to be in an advantageous state is generated, or that a condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening. In this case, a "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. Note that the derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to include an effect executing means capable of executing an information effect. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that an error notification image is displayed with priority over a prize ball number notification effect image and a probability change confirmation notification effect image (see FIG. 26).

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  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is not possible to execute a suitable notification effect for the occurrence of a plurality of abnormalities.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a suitable notification effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and is an effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 Step 050IWS102, 050IWS105, 050IWS107, etc.) are provided, and the effect execution unit performs the first condition (for example, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state). A first notification effect (for example, door opening notification) can be executed, and the first notification is made in response to establishment of the first condition and the second condition (for example, occurrence of a prize in the general winning opening or the first starting winning opening). A second notification effect (for example, abnormal winning notification) can be executed together with the effect, and a third condition (for example, occurrence of a prize in a closed large winning opening in a closed state) different from the first condition and the second condition can be achieved. The third notification effect (for example, a special winning opening error notification) can be executed in response to the first notification effect and the second notification effect when the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied. The third notification effect can be executed with priority (for example, a portion in which effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050IWS101 to 050IWS107; see FIG. 9-6).
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the effect execution means does not execute the second notification effect when only one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied (for example, the game machine frame 3). Also, when the glass door frame 3a is not in the open state, even if a winning in the general winning opening or the first starting winning opening occurs, the abnormal winning notification is not executed.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the effect executing means executes a fourth notification effect (for example, magnetic error notification) in response to establishment of a fourth condition (for example, detection of magnetism). It is possible, and it may be configured to execute only the fourth notification effect when the first condition, the second condition, the third condition, and the fourth condition are satisfied (for example, see FIG. 9-6).
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied when the production period of the third notification production ends, The second notification effect may be executed (for example, see timing T5 in FIG. 9-7).
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition may be configured to correspond to occurrences of different types of events. .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect in response to occurrence of different types of events.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the third condition (in this example, abnormal winning prize notification) is being executed while the third condition (in this example, the closed special winning opening). (Generation of a prize) may be configured to stop the second notification effect being executed and execute the third notification effect.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), an assigning means capable of assigning a game value based on satisfaction of the second condition, and a counting function capable of counting the game value assigned by the assigning means. Means, and the counting means may be configured not to count the game value given when the first condition is satisfied.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the counting of the game value when the gaming machine is unstable.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a payout control board. It is a rear view showing a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display result determination table. (1) to (3) are explanatory diagrams showing an effect mode of a setting suggestion effect, and (4) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining an effect mode of a setting suggestion effect. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power-on process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power-on process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power-on process. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing an output period of a security signal. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of notification when a setting change flag is set at power-on. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power-on process. (1) is an explanatory diagram showing control when a power failure occurs before a set value is determined, and (2) is an explanatory diagram showing control when a power failure occurs after a set value is determined. It is a flow chart which shows an example of abnormal winning judgment processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining output timing of a security signal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of abnormality notification processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of notification for each abnormality and the priority of notification. It is an explanatory view for explaining execution timing of each report. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of abnormality notification processing.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting and firing device into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. In addition, the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port that is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower right and left sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning port is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called an ordinary game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose display indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) for paying out prize balls when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game on the ordinary symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol will be "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening becomes open).

  When a game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, a first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (the start winning prize has occurred. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the big hit type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” and the big hit symbol If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is displayed.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is defined as a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, and a timing when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc. to be described later) are prepared. Type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. As in the case of the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for “small hit”.

  After the big hitting game state is ended, the state may be controlled to a time saving state or a probable change state according to the above big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time for fluctuating the figure (the period for fluctuating the figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "hitting the figure" in the figure drawing game is improved compared to the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly, the second special symbol) is improved, and is a state advantageous to the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a “big hit” is likely to occur.

  The time-saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. Execution of a predetermined number of special figure games as an end condition is also referred to as count cut (time cut, time cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which control is performed in the same manner as when the processing is not performed.

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy and low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes “small hit” (however, “small hit” occurs. If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, the state may be controlled to be a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and raising the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the two special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described later. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) to be a "big hit" (also referred to as a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation) according to the effect mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”) are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probable variable symbol, a promotion effect that eventually becomes “probable variable jackpot” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decoration symbol (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it is “small hit” Alternatively, a common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). When the display result is “losing”, after the decorative pattern variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the big hit combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. The fixed decoration symbol may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-described variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit middle effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, and data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal).

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or fail) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the vehicle has entered and the switch has been turned on, etc.), and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, directs an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) in accordance with the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)), and a fluctuation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, the number of storages held, a game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of restoration of power interruption).

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 includes various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signals, and outputs sounds designated by the sound designation signals from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, the control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and the control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

  Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is performed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the process at the time of power supply stop, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Step S4; No), an initialization process (Step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (Step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (Step S5; No), the initialization process (Step S8) is executed because the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (Step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (Step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after ending the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins and the like, and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “per-day drawing”. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). In some cases, the CPU 103 sets transmission of a production control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning prize determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning prize, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of stored memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of stored memories, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", and the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined by using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Such as the type of reach effect) and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol change processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. If the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is being controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the large winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to make settings for ending the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. Processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control is included. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, a production control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control process processing or the like can confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command. It turns on the provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies a game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative luminous body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random number used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output are performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”, and the rendering process during variable display ends.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, when the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is "losing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls based on the set contents at the end of the small hit game state. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In addition, in the big hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description is a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine may be used.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operating lever by the player, When the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the expression of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of an effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) indicates that one of them is a ratio of “0%”. May be included. For example, it may also include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

[Explanation about the characteristic part 21TM]
Next, the characteristic portion 21TM will be described. Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, and a terminal board (information output board) 21TM016 as shown in FIG. 8A are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2 described above, the main board 11 includes a first starting port switch 22A and a second starting port switch 22B, and a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Various components are connected, and various effect devices such as speakers 8L and 8R and a frame LED 9 are connected to the effect control board 12, but these devices are omitted in FIG. 8A.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side. As shown in FIG. 8C, the main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the board case 21TM201, and progresses the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various circuits for control are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a function of setting random numbers used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The display of the variation of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the symbol, and controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a control function.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 21TM029 which can be visually recognized from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 21TM029 displays various kinds of winning information related to winning. It also has a display function. Note that a display changeover switch 21TM030 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029, and the information displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 can be switched by operating the display changeover switch 21TM030.

  The main board 11 receives various signals such as a power-off signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal in addition to detection signals from the game control microcomputer 100 and various switches for detecting game balls, for example. An information output circuit 112 for outputting various signals such as a security signal from the switch circuit 110 for transmission to the terminal 100 and the terminal board 21TM016 is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the main board 11 shown in FIG. 8A is sealed in a board case 21TM201 made of a synthetic resin material having transparency, and a display monitor 21TM029 is provided at the center of the main board 11. (For example, 7 segments), and a display changeover switch 21TM030 is disposed on the right side of the display monitor 21TM029. The display monitor 21TM029 and the display changeover switch 21TM030 are arranged on the front when the main board 11 is viewed. A lock switch 21TM051 (see FIG. 8A) for switching to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is provided at the lower center of the rear surface of the main board 11. The main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened. Therefore, the front face when viewing the main board 11 refers to the back side of the game board 2 in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is a front view when viewing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  In addition, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is provided with each winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning opening, hereinafter, "entry area"). ), And the various kinds of winning information such as the connection ratio and the winning combination based on the counting are displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, and the winning information is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to confirm various kinds of winning information such as the connection ratio and the winning ratio after the installation in the game hall. That is, on the maker side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is usual that the game board surface is designed so that the game ball enters the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency (to pass the test). When the test is performed, it is checked whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Further, even after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment has been made, and as a result of the adjustment, whether the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening as designed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed.

  The power supply board is sealed in a board case made of a synthetic resin material having transparency, and on the lower right side of the back of the power supply board, a set value such as a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) described later is changed. A clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 functioning as a setting switch for power supply and a power switch 21TM055 are provided. By operating the power switch 21TM055 in a state where the power supply voltage is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a store clerk or the like at the amusement arcade can set a predetermined number of boards such as the main board 11, the production control board 12, and the payout control board 21TM037. Operating voltage is supplied. Furthermore, if the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is operated at the timing when the power switch 21TM055 is operated, a clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100, and an initialization process (RAM clear) described later is performed. Be executed. By arranging the power switch 21TM055 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 close on the same power supply board, the power-on operation and the initialization operation are facilitated.

  The lock switch 21TM051 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 are provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the game machine frame 3 which can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Thus, only a clerk having a predetermined key can operate. In addition, since the lock switch 21TM051 requires key operation, only a store clerk having a key for operating the lock switch 21TM051 can be operated among game store clerks. The lock switch 21TM051 is a switch capable of performing an ON / OFF switching operation using a predetermined key. The lock switch 21TM051 is capable of performing the switching operation and performing an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pressing operation). A possible switch may be used.

  The lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state. That is, the lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state even when no force is applied by a store clerk or the like at the game arcade. The lock switch 21TM051 has a configuration in which a key can be inserted and removed only in an OFF state. According to such a configuration, the clerk at the game hall must turn off the lock switch 21TM051 in order to collect the key. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the lower part of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided for discharging the gaming balls that have won each winning opening and the gaming balls that have entered the out opening to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A nozzle (discharge port) is provided, and a discharge port switch 21TM070 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a shot game ball) is provided in the nozzle. ing. The outlet switch 21TM070 is connected to the switch circuit 110.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a frame LED 9 and a decoration. An LED control command used to control the lighting operation of the application LED is included.

  FIG. 8B is a block diagram illustrating components related to payout, such as the payout control board 21TM037 and the ball payout device 21TM097. As shown in FIG. 8B, on the payout control board 21TM037, a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 including a payout control CPU 21TM371 is mounted. In this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is a one-chip microcomputer and has at least a built-in RAM. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370, a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown) storing a payout control program, an I / O port, and the like constitute a payout control board 21TM037. That is, the payout control board 21TM037 is realized by the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 having the payout control CPU 21TM371, RAM and ROM, and the I / O port. Further, the I / O port may be built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370.

  The detection signals from the ball out switch 21TM187, the full tank switch 21TM048, and the payout number count switch 21TM301 are input to the I / O port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. In this embodiment, the detection signal from the payout number count switch 21TM301 is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, and then is output to the main board 11 via the I / O port 21TM372a and the output circuit 21TM373B. .

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the payout control board 21TM037 has a game machine frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the game machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2, and the front face of the game board 2 can be opened and closed. And a door frame opening sensor 21TM300 which is provided with a door frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 3a to be covered, and various abnormalities are detected based on detection signals output from these sensors. It also has a function to determine the occurrence of (error). Note that a detection signal when the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and a detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, so that a payout control microcomputer is provided. 21TM370 is capable of recognizing the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a separately.

  The detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is input to the I / O port 21TM372e of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. The payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is a sensor including a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 21TM289, and is used to detect that a game ball is clogged, that is, to detect a so-called ball bite. . The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 indicates that the detection signal from the ball out switch 21TM187 indicates a ball out state or the detection signal from the full switch 21TM048 indicates a full state. Then, the ball payout process is stopped.

  Further, when the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates the full tank state, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sets the low level with respect to the firing board 21TM090 to stop the ball firing from the hit ball firing device. Outputs a full signal. The firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 output from the AND circuit 21TM091 of the firing board 21TM090 is transmitted from the firing board 21TM090 to the firing motor 21TM094. The full signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is input to one of the input sides of an AND circuit 21TM091 mounted on the launch board 21TM090, and a drive signal from the drive signal generation circuit 21TM092 (for driving the launch motor 21TM094). The signal is a signal that serves to supply power from the power supply board.) Is input to the other input side of the AND circuit 21TM091. Then, the firing motor signal of the AND circuit 21TM091 is input to the firing motor 21TM094. That is, while the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is outputting the full signal, the output of the firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 is stopped.

   The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 has a built-in serial communication circuit 21TM380 for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals through serial communication with the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, a connection between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is established between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 via the serial communication circuits 21TM505 and 21TM380. In order to perform confirmation, signals (prize ball request signal, received ACK signal) are exchanged (transmitted / received) at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). That is, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a signal (prize ball request signal in this embodiment) for confirming the connection at regular intervals via the serial communication circuit 21TM505, and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 When the prize ball request signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100, the acknowledgment signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, specific data is added to the prize ball request signal and the received ACK signal, so that the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 can transmit and receive the prize ball request signal and the received ACK signal. It is configured to exchange specific data with the device. For example, when a prize is generated, the game control microcomputer 100 sets data indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out by changing a predetermined bit of a prize ball request signal, and sets the prize for which the setting has been made. The ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 completes the prize ball payout operation, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sets the data indicating the end of the prize ball by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and transmits the set received ACK signal to a game. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100. Further, when a predetermined error (error such as lending, filling up the ball, running out of ball, etc.) occurs, the data indicating the content of the error is set by changing the predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the setting is performed. The received ACK signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

   The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 transmits, via the output port 21TM372b, a prize ball information signal indicating the number of prize balls paid out and a ball lending number signal indicating the number of lending balls to a terminal board (an external terminal board for a frame and an external terminal board for a board). Is output to 21TM160. Although a driver circuit is provided outside the output port 21TM372b, it is omitted in FIG. 8-2.

  Further, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs an error signal to the error display LED 21TM374 using a 7-segment LED via the output port 21TM372c. Further, a signal for instructing turning on / off is output to prize ball LED21TM053 and ball out LED21TM054 via output port 21TM372b. The detection signal from the error release switch 21TM375 for releasing the error state is input to the input port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037. The error release switch 21TM375 is used to release an error state by software reset.

  Further, a drive signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 to the payout motor 21TM289 is transmitted to the payout motor 21TM289 in the payout mechanism of the ball payout device 21TM097 via the output port 21TM372a and the relay board 21TM072. Although a driver circuit (motor drive circuit) is provided outside the output port 21TM372a, it is omitted in FIG. 8-3.

  A card unit control microcomputer is mounted on the card unit 21TM050 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. Further, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a usable indicator lamp, a connecting stand direction indicator, a card insertion indicator lamp, and a card insertion slot. To the interface board (relay board) 21TM066, a frequency display LED 21TM060, a ball lending enable LED 21TM061, a ball lending switch 21TM062, and a return switch 21TM063 are connected.

  From the interface board 21TM066, the card unit 21TM050 is supplied with a ball rental switch signal indicating that the ball rental switch 21TM062 has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch 21TM063 has been operated in response to the operation of the player. . Further, a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lending permission display signal are given from the card unit 21TM050 to the interface board 21TM066. Between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), a ball lending completion signal (EXS signal), and a pachinko machine operation signal ( PRDY signal) is transmitted and received via the input port 21TM372f and the output port 21TM372d. An interface board 21TM066 is interposed between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037. Therefore, a signal such as a connection signal (VL signal) is transmitted and received between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037 via the interface board 21TM066, as shown in FIG. 8-2.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 21TM050. When the power is turned on, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 determines the connection state / non-connection state of the card unit 21TM050 based on the input state of the VL signal. When the card is accepted in the card unit 21TM050 and the ball lending switch is operated to input the ball lending switch signal, the microcomputer for controlling the card unit outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time elapses from this point, the microcomputer for controlling the card unit outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 21TM037.

  Then, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 raises the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050, and when detecting the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 21TM050, drives the payout motor 21TM289 to give a predetermined number of loaned balls to the player. Pay out. When the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 lowers the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050. Thereafter, under the condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 21TM050 is not in the ON state, when a payout command signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100, the prize ball payout control is executed.

  The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 21TM050 is supplied from the payout control board 21TM037. That is, power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 21TM050 is performed via the payout control board 21TM037 and the interface board 21TM066. In this example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 21TM050 is provided in a 24V power supply line for the card unit 21TM050 provided in the interface board 21TM066, and a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is supplied to the card unit 21TM050. Is prevented.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (payout rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in a special symbol normal process of a special symbol process process to be described later, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) corresponding to the set value, the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit is changed. . The set value is made up of six steps of 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

  FIGS. 8A to 8F are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In each of the display result determination tables, the variable special figure designating buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, and the variable special figure designating buffer is 2 (second). That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subjected to the variable display, the determination value of the big hit is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1, the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. , The jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/300) than when the set values are “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6”. ing. Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the target of the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/300) as the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2 and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/280) than in a certain case. Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the subject of variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is the subject of variable display.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is “1”. The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/280) than in the case of "2". Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the subject of variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is the subject of variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 4 is used, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is “1”. The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/250) than in the case of "2" or "3". Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the target of the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/250) as the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, when using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 5, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is “1”. The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/235) than in the case of "2", "3", and "4". Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the subject of variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/235) as the case where the first special symbol is the subject of variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 8F, when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 5 is used, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is “1”. The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/220) than in the case of "2", "3", "4", and "5". Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the target of the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/220) as the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display.

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to one of the big hits shown in FIGS. If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit F). That is, the jackpot winning is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8A to 8F indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, but to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit using the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 8A to 8F. Provided separately, the jackpot determination is performed by using a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special figure designation buffer. Is also good.

  In the present embodiment, a total of six setting values 1 to 6 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 May be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

(Setting suggestion effect)
The effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting command can suggest a setting value by executing an effect according to the setting value specified by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest the set value to the player by making the mode of the ending effect executed when the big hit gaming state ends according to the specified set value. FIGS. 8-5 (1), (2), and (3) show examples of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 8-5 (1) shows an example in which the “sunny” mode ending image is selected on the big hit end screen, and FIG. 8-5 (2) shows an example in which the “cloudy” mode ending image is selected on the big hit end screen. FIG. 8-5 (3) shows an example in which the ending image of the “rain” mode is selected on the big hit end screen. FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a table for determining the mode of the setting suggestion effect based on the setting value specified by the setting command.

  The CPU 103 transmits a setting command for specifying a setting value to the effect control CPU 120. Further, when the big hitting game state ends, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for executing an ending effect on the image display device 5 to the effect control CPU 120. The effect control CPU 120 stores the setting value specified by the received setting command in the RAM 102, so that the ending effect mode can be determined based on the stored setting value. For example, based on an effect control command transmitted when the big hit game state ends, the image display device 5 stores the character together with a character (“BONUS end” character) indicating that the big hit game state has ended. It is possible to display an ending image in a mode (fine mode, cloudy mode, rainy mode) determined based on the set value that is set.

  The table shown in FIG. 8-5 (4) indicates that the setting value specified by the setting command is “1, 2”, “3, 4”, and “5, 6”. In the case where the mode of the setting suggestive effect is determined to be the “sunny” mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the case of the “cloudy” mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), and FIG. When the determination is made in the “rain” mode shown in 5 (3), the determination value of is assigned.

  If the setting value specified by the received setting command is “1” or “2”, effect control CPU 120 suggests the setting of the “sunny” mode shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%). It is decided to perform the effect (ending effect), and to execute the setting suggestive effect (ending effect) of the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) at a moderate ratio (for example, 40%). It is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at the ratio of (for example, 40%). Further, when the setting value specified by the received setting command is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 120 performs the “clear” mode shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%). It is determined that the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) is to be executed, and that the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) is to be executed at a high ratio (for example, 50%), and It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at the ratio (for example, 30%). When the setting value specified by the received setting command is “5” or “6”, the effect control CPU 120 performs the “clear” mode shown in (1) at a high rate (for example, 50%). It is determined that the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) is to be executed, and that the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) is to be executed at a low rate (for example, 20%), It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at the ratio (for example, 30%).

  As described above, by making the determination ratio of each mode of the setting suggestion effect different according to the setting value, the player becomes interested in what mode the setting suggestion effect is performed, and the setting suggestion effect is performed. The entertainment of the production can be improved. In this example, the player will be interested in the manner in which the ending effect performed when the big hit gaming state ends is performed, and in particular, the ending effect is performed in the “sunny” mode. You expect it to be done.

(Process at power-on)
Next, the power-on processing will be described.
FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8 are diagrams illustrating an example of processing executed by the game control microcomputer 100 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 checks data in the backup RAM area after the power is turned on (step S21TM4010). In this process, a parity check is performed as a data check.

  If the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 determines whether the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a regular value, for example, any one of 0 to 5 or not. Is confirmed (step S21TM4020). In this example, six numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are set as regular values as set values stored in the set value storage area, and six levels of set values having different big hit probabilities are provided. ing. The setting value 0 in this example corresponds to the setting value 1 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above, and the setting value 1 in this example corresponds to the setting value 2 shown in FIG. The value 2 corresponds to the setting value 3 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above, the setting value 3 in this example corresponds to the setting value 4 shown in FIG. The setting value 5 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like corresponds to the setting value 6 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like.

  Here, in this example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the gaming machine maker (before being installed in the game arcade), the value having the lowest jackpot probability among the regular values is set in the set value storage area. (0 in this example) is assumed to be stored. If the data in the setting value storage area is broken, it may not be a regular value. If the set value is a regular value (YES in step S21TM4020), it is checked whether the setting change flag is set (step S21TM4030). The setting change flag is set when the mode shifts to a setting change mode described later (step S21TM4580), and cleared when the lock switch 21TM051 is switched to the OFF state (step S21TM4720).

  If the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), CPU 103 checks whether clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON or not (step S21TM4040).

  If clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is ON (YES in step S21TM4040), CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4050). The value of the RAM clear flag is a value indicating whether or not it is determined that the RAM clear (initialization of the game state) is to be executed. When the value is 1, it is determined that the RAM clear is to be executed. It indicates that it was done. In this example, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the RAM clear is not actually executed, and when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode, the RAM clear is executed after the processing related to the setting change mode is completed. Will be done.

  The area where the value of the RAM clear flag is stored is not included in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when a power failure occurs, the value of the RAM clear flag is not held, and the value of the RAM clear flag at the time of power recovery is 0 (the initial value is not set). The notification that the game state is initialized may be performed before being controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and as described later, after the end of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. It may be performed.

  On the other hand, if the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4060.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (step S21TM4060). Here, as described above, the open state of the game machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be detected by the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300. A detection signal indicating that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected and a detection signal indicating that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected are output from the sensor 21TM300 to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 recognizes that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, it notifies the gaming control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, When recognizing that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the game control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected. The open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  In addition, a detection signal indicating that the open state of the game machine frame 3 has been detected and the open state of the glass door frame 3a have been detected from the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300 to the game control microcomputer 100. If the configuration is such that a detection signal indicating that the game control has been output (that is, the game control microcomputer 100 includes the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300), the game control microcomputer 100 By the input of the detection signal, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  When the CPU 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4060), it checks whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (step S21TM4070). . Then, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), the processing shifts to the processing in step S21TM4510 and subsequent steps related to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode shown in FIG. 8-7. When the mode shifts to the setting change mode, setting values can be checked and changed. When the mode shifts to the setting checking mode, setting values can be checked.

  That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the set value is a regular value (YES in step S21TM4020), and the power is not interrupted during the setting change ( The setting values are changed and / or changed on condition that the gaming machine frame 3 is open (YES in step S21TM4060) and the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4070). Alternatively, confirmation is possible. On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state (NO in step S21TM4060) or the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), either of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode The process shifts to step S21TM4760 (transmission of a setting command) described later without being controlled by the mode.

  In the present embodiment, in order to change the set value but not to allow the set value to be checked (setting check mode), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is open and (2) 2) Two conditions that the lock switch 21TM051 is ON are required. When the CPU 103 confirms that both of the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied by the determination processing of step S21TM4060 and step S21TM4070, the CPU 103 can confirm the set value (setting confirmation). Mode). Further, in addition to the conditions (1) and (2), (3) the RAM clear flag is set based on the determination that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON (YES). On the condition that the setting value is changed, as described later, the state can be changed to a state in which the setting value can be changed (setting change mode).

  As described above, the lock switch 21TM051, which must be operated to confirm or change the set value, is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and must be operated unless the game machine frame 3 is opened. Can not. If the lock switch 21TM051 is operated even though the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, it means that there is an abnormality in the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300, or there is some irregularity. There is a possibility that confirmation or change of the set value is going to be performed by means. In such a state, it is inappropriate to allow the confirmation or change of the set value. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the setting confirmation mode. And the setting change mode is not controlled.

  In this embodiment, when one of the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a is in the open state as the condition (1), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode. Although the control is possible, the present invention is not limited to this mode. Even if the glass door frame 3a is open, if the gaming machine frame 3 is not open, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode May not be controlled.

  On the other hand, in step S21TM4060, when the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized (NO in step S21TM4060), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are not recognized. If it is in the closed state, the flow shifts to step S21TM4760 (transmission of a setting command) described later without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. If it is confirmed in step S21TM4070 that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), the mode is not controlled in any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and a step S21TM4760 described later is performed. (Transmission of setting command).

  In the data check of the backup RAM area (Step S21TM4010), if the check result is abnormal (NO in Step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 shifts to Step S21TM4120. In checking the value stored in the set value storage area (step S21TM4020), if the set value storage area does not store a regular value (0 to 5) (NO in step S21TM4020), the CPU 103 Then, the process shifts to step S21TM4120. When the setting change flag is checked (step S21TM4030) and it is confirmed that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4120.

  Here, even if the normal value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area, if a part of the backup RAM area is broken, NO is determined in step S21TM4010. Then, control goes to a step S21TM4120. That is, when there is a possibility that the value stored in the setting value storage area is inappropriate, the setting change is performed based on the satisfaction of the setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later). Mode. Also, if the backup RAM area is checked for data (step S21TM4010), but the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), a normal value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area. (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change mode is controlled based on the satisfaction of the setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later). Also, if the setting change mode was controlled at the time of the previous power failure, the setting change mode is controlled based on the satisfaction of the setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later). Will be.

  In step S21TM4120, CPU 103 checks whether or not gaming machine frame 3 or glass door frame 3a is open (step S21TM4120). When the CPU 103 recognizes the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4120), it checks whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (step S21TM4130). .

  If lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130), CPU 103 checks whether clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON (step S21TM4140).

  If clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is ON (YES in step S21TM4140), CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4150). Then, the processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode shown in FIG. 8-7 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4120 (NO in step S21TM4120), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are not recognized. In the closed state, when the lock switch 21TM051 is not turned on in step S21TM4130 (NO in step S21TM4130), and when the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not turned on in step S21TM4140 (NO in step S21TM4140), CPU 103 determines that the setting value stored in the setting value storage area may be abnormal without executing the processing in and after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode. Setting value error To send over command to effect control for the CPU120.

  When receiving the setting value error command, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the image display device 5 that the setting value may be abnormal. For example, a message that “the setting value may be abnormal” is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to temporarily turn off the power (turn off the power switch 21TM055) and then shift to the setting change mode when turning on the power again (when turning on the power switch 21TM055). To perform an operation for changing the set value (determining the set value). For example, a message is displayed that states "Please turn on the power again after the power is turned off and shift to the setting change mode." Note that similar notification may be performed by audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined loop process (repetition of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) until power is turned off.

  In this loop processing, the CPU 103 waits for 4 ms (step S21TM4200), and then displays the character “E” on the display monitor 21TM029, so that the “set value is not a regular value (0 to 5)”. It is determined that the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode (that is, all of the determinations in steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 are determined to be YES) and the transition to the setting change mode has not been established despite the possibility of the possibility ". A notification is issued (step S21TM4210). Then, a security signal is output from an output terminal (terminal number 10) to which one end of the security signal line is connected (step S21TM4220). The security signal is input to an external device to which the other end of the security signal line is connected (for example, a hall computer that manages information of a plurality of gaming machines, a card unit provided for the gaming machines, a call lamp device, or the like). Is done.

  During the loop processing, the character "E" is displayed every 4 ms on the 7-segment display of the display monitor 21TM029. The provision of the weight of 4 ms prevents excessive heat from staying in the 7-segment display and damaging the display. The security signal is continuously output during the loop processing. By outputting the security signal to an external device such as a hall computer or the like, a predetermined event (in this example, the set value is a regular value (0 to 5) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the input of the security signal. ), It is possible to specify the possibility that the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is not satisfied and the mode is not shifted to the setting change mode).

  The loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 is continued until the power supply is stopped (until the power switch 21TM055 is turned off).

  That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), when the set value is not a regular value (NO in step S21TM4020), and when the power is cut off during the setting change ( That is, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and when YES is determined in step S21TM4030), the game should not be performed in this state. Before proceeding to a normal game process (for example, a game control timer interrupt process including a prize ball process and a special symbol process process), it is necessary to fix the set value in the set value storage area to a regular value. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is set and the mode is changed to the setting change mode.

  In the present embodiment, in order to change the setting value (setting change mode), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is open, (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON, (3) The three conditions that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state are required. When the CPU 103 confirms that all of the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied by the determination processing of step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140, the CPU 103 can change the set value ( (Setting change mode).

  If any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the change of the set value is not permitted, so that the set value of the set value storage area can be fixed to a normal value. Therefore, the game cannot be shifted to the normal game process. Therefore, if the determination in any of Steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140 is NO, the process proceeds to the above-described loop processing (Steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220).

  If the process shifts to the loop process (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), it is not possible to shift to the normal game process. Therefore, the clerk of the game hall must turn off the pachinko gaming machine 1 and turn on the power again. No. As described above, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied, the power is turned off once, and all the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied at the next power-on. Then, the mode is shifted to the setting change mode, and the set value of the set value storage area is fixed to a regular value.

  If any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the CPU 103 sets the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in advance. The light may be emitted in the power-off instruction mode to urge the user to turn off the power.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the setting change is not permitted, but the setting value can be checked (setting check mode). (1) The gaming machine frame 3 is open (YES in step S21TM4060), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4070).

  However, if the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is open (YES in step S21TM4120), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON. (YES in step S21TM4130), the control is not controlled to the setting confirmation mode. Even if the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied, (3) if it is determined in step S21TM4140 that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state (NO), The game is stopped (the loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) without being controlled in any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode.

  Next, processing related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8. In the process of FIG. 8-7, the CPU 103 checks whether the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a regular value (any of 0 to 5 in this example) ( Step S21TM4510). If a normal value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area (YES in step S21TM4510), the flow shifts to step S21TM4530. If the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area (NO in step S21TM4510), the CPU 103 stores the regular value in the set value storage area as “0” having the lowest big hit probability. Is stored (step S21TM4520). Then, control goes to a step S21TM4530.

  Next, after performing a wait of 4 ms (step S21TM4530), the CPU 103 executes power-off processing (step S21TM4540). In the power-off processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a power-off signal based on a power-off including an unexpected power outage or the like has been input. Immediately before the operation becomes impossible due to the stop, the power supply stop processing is executed. In the process at the time of power supply stop, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. That is, in the power-off processing, check data is stored in a predetermined backup area.

  Thereby, when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (when the repetition processing of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620 or the repetition processing of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 is performed), If a power failure occurs, the data is properly checked in step S21TM4010 after the power is restored.

  Next, the CPU 103 causes the display monitor 21TM029 to display a value corresponding to the set value (0 to 5 in this example) stored in the set value storage area (Step S21TM4550). Here, the value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area. Usually, the clerk of the amusement arcade recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, and if the value stored in the set value storage area is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 as it is, the clerk of the amusement arcade actually May be incorrectly recognized. Therefore, in this example, [the value stored in the set value storage area + 1] is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 as the set value. Next, CPU 103 outputs a security signal (step S21TM4560).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4570). If the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is not executed after the mode (here, the setting confirmation mode) ends, the CPU 103 specifies that the mode has been controlled to the setting confirmation mode. A setting confirmation mode command is transmitted (step S21TM4650), and the flow shifts to step S21TM4680. The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the setting confirmation mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled to the setting confirmation mode.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is executed after the mode (here, the setting change mode) ends, the CPU 103 changes the set value. The setting change flag indicating that there is a possibility of being set is set (step S21TM4580). Since the area storing the value of the setting change flag is included in the backup RAM area, the value of the setting change flag is retained even when the power is turned off. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, the value of the setting change flag is 1 (set state) at the next power on.

  Next, CPU 103 transmits a setting change mode command designating that control has been performed in the setting change mode (step S21TM4590). The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting change mode based on the reception of the setting change mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is being controlled to the setting change mode.

  Next, the CPU 103 inputs setting switch information indicating whether the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated (step S21TM4600), and checks whether the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. (Step S21TM4610).

  If setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has not been operated (NO in step S21TM4610), CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4680. When setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated (YES in step S21TM4610), CPU 103 updates the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of RAM 102 (step S21TM4620), and proceeds to step S21TM4680. Transition. The updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the next step S21TM4550.

  Each time a game clerk operates the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 (YES in step S21TM4610), the set value stored in the set value storage area is updated (step S21TM4620). For example, the normal set value is in the range of 0 to 5, and the set value stored in the set value storage area when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on and when the last power is turned off) is 3 If so, the setting values stored in the setting value storage area are updated in the order of 3 → 4 → 5 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 for each setting change operation, and the display monitor 21TM029 is accordingly updated. The displayed information is updated in the order of 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4.

  Here, the display of the current setting value (step S21TM4550), the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560), and the transmission of the setting confirmation mode command (step S21TM4650) can be executed, but the transmission of the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590). ) And the state in which the setting value cannot be updated (step S21TM4620) correspond to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting value can be confirmed or the setting value cannot be changed. During the period in which the mode is controlled to the setting confirmation mode, the processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 is repeatedly executed.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (determined as YES in step S21TM4070), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (determined as NO in step S21TM4040 and the RAM clear flag). Is kept 0).

  In addition, the display of the current setting value (step S21TM4550) and the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560) can be executed, and the transmission of the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590) and the updating of the setting value (step S21TM4620) can be executed. This state corresponds to a setting change mode in which setting values can be checked and changed.

  In the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070 or step S21TM4130), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140). The determination is made and the RAM clear flag is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150).

  The setting confirmation mode command is a command transmitted only once during the setting confirmation mode control. Therefore, when transmitting the setting confirmation mode command, the CPU 103 can specify that the setting confirmation mode command has been transmitted, and sets a setting confirmation mode command transmission flag that does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. Alternatively, when the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720), the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag may be cleared. The setting confirmation mode command may be transmitted only when the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag is not set. Similarly, the setting change mode command is a command transmitted only once during the setting change mode control. Therefore, when transmitting the setting change mode command, the CPU 103 can specify that the setting change mode command has been transmitted, and sets a setting change mode command transmission flag that does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. Alternatively, when the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720), the setting change mode command transmission flag may be cleared. The setting change mode command may be transmitted only when the setting change mode command transmission flag is not set.

  In step S21TM4680, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state. If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4680), a wait of 4 ms is performed again (step S21TM4530), and then the processing in step S21TM4540 and thereafter is repeated. That is, if the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, control in the setting confirmation mode is continued, and if the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, control in the setting change mode is continued.

  In step S21TM4680, if lock switch 21TM051 is OFF (YES in step S21TM4680), CPU 103 ends the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and sets 1000 ms as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM4710). By setting the predetermined time as the value of the security signal timer, the security signal is continuously output until the value of the security signal timer becomes 0 ms from the predetermined time in the information output process when the process proceeds to the normal game process thereafter. Will be done. For example, when the game control timer interrupt processing is executed every 2 ms, the value of the security signal timer is decremented by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped when the value reaches 0 ms. Therefore, at the time of step S21TM4710, the remaining output period of the security signal is set to 1000 ms regardless of whether the setting change mode has ended or whether the setting confirmation mode has ended.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), the output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (step S21TM4560), and the setting change mode and the setting confirmation are started. In response to the end of any control in the mode, the value of the security signal timer is set so that the security signal is continuously output until at least 1 sec has elapsed from the end of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. It is set (step S21TM4710).

  Here, the process of starting the output of the security signal in step S21TM4560 is performed irrespective of whether it is controlled to the setting change mode or to the setting confirmation mode (determination of which mode is performed). (Without) a common process. In step S21TM4710, the process of setting the remaining output period of the security signal is also performed regardless of whether the mode is controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (to determine which mode is controlled). No) is performed as a common process. As described above, the output control of the security signal is simplified by controlling the output start control and the output end control of the security signal in common when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode and when the mode is controlled to the setting confirmation mode. Thus, the control burden can be reduced.

  In addition, the output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and the output of the security signal is output in response to the end of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. , It is possible to appropriately notify an external device such as a hall computer that the gaming machine may have been controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

  Here, in step S21TM4710 immediately after the end of the control of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, a common value (1000 ms) between the case where the control is performed in the setting change mode and the case where the control is performed in the setting confirmation mode is a security signal. Set to timer. However, if both the output start control and the output end control of the security signal are shared between the case where the control is performed in the setting change mode and the case where the control is performed in the setting change mode, the external device side can use any mode. It becomes difficult to grasp whether the control has been performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode, that is, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the security signal is temporarily set in step S21TM4710. After setting the timer value to 1000 ms, based on the determination of NO in step S21TM4770 described later, reset (overwrite) the security signal timer value of 30,000 ms in step S21TM1465 after the RAM is cleared. I have. That is, after the security signal remaining output period is once set to 1 sec, the security signal remaining output period is reset (overwritten) to 30 sec.

  When the above-described signal output control is performed, the final output stop timing of the security signal is, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), when the setting check mode is controlled, the setting check mode ends. 1 sec has elapsed since the start of the setting change mode, and 30 sec has elapsed since the end of the setting change mode.

  Specifically, when the mode is controlled to the setting confirmation mode (when the RAM is not cleared and the value of the security signal timer is not changed from 1 second), the game control timer interrupt after the interrupt is permitted. In processing (for example, information output processing), the output of the security signal is continued until the value of the security signal timer changes from 1000 ms to 0 ms, and the mode is controlled to the setting change mode (this is the case where the RAM is cleared. When the value of the security signal timer is changed from 1 second to 30 seconds), the value of the security signal timer is changed from 30,000 ms to 0 ms in the game control timer interrupt process (for example, information output process) after the interrupt is permitted. The output of the security signal is continued until. When the mode is controlled to the setting confirmation mode, or when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode, the value of the security signal timer is set to a predetermined time (1000 ms or 30000 ms) at a timing before shifting to the game control timer interrupt processing. ) May be continued from 0 ms until the output of the security signal is completed, and after the output of the security signal ends, the process may shift to the timer interrupt processing for game control.

  As described above, the security signal is continuously output for at least 1 sec between when the control in the setting confirmation mode is finished and when the control in the setting change mode is finished, and the control is switched to the setting change mode. In this case, the security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds elapse after the control of the setting change mode ends. With such a configuration, the output period of the security signal can be made different between the case where control is performed in the setting confirmation mode and the case where control is performed in the setting change mode, while sharing the output control of the security signal.

  As a result, in the external device, it is also possible to know whether the initialization process has been performed and the setting has been controlled to the setting confirmation mode, or the initialization process has been performed and the setting has been changed to the setting change mode. . For example, if the output period of the security signal is less than 30 seconds, it is possible to specify that the control mode has been set to the setting confirmation mode without performing the initialization process. It is possible to estimate that there is a possibility that the setting process has been executed and the setting change mode has been controlled.

  It should be noted that a security signal is also output when a game stop target error such as a magnetic abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection sensor. The security signal in this case is continuously output until the power of the gaming machine is turned off. Further, the CPU 103 sets an abnormality detection flag in a backup area of the RAM 102 (however, an area cleared by the initialization processing) based on detection of an abnormality by the abnormality detection sensor. Then, it is assumed that a security signal is output for 4 minutes based on the fact that the abnormality detection flag is set at the time of power restoration.

  Here, when the mode is controlled to the setting confirmation mode at the time of power restoration, since the RAM clear is not executed, the value of the abnormality detection flag remains set without being initialized in the signal output processing. It is possible to output the security signal continuously for 4 minutes after the power is turned on. That is, the output period of the security signal can not be limited to the period until one second elapses from the end of the control of the setting confirmation mode. On the other hand, if the setting is changed to the setting change mode when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared, so that the abnormality detection flag is cleared in the subsequent signal output processing (the power failure occurs). At this time, it is unknown whether or not an abnormality has been detected.) As a result, the output period of the security signal is a period from the end of the setting change mode until 30 seconds elapse (according to the execution of the RAM clear). Period).

  In the example shown in step S21TM4710 in FIG. 8-7, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. The value of the security signal timer to be set may be at least as long as the external device can recognize that the security signal has been output, and may be, for example, 50 ms or more. That is, a common 50 ms may be set as the value of the security signal timer when the setting change mode ends and when the setting confirmation mode ends.

  After the processing in step S21TM4710, the CPU 103 clears the setting change flag (step S21TM4720). Here, when the setting change flag is cleared and the power is cut off thereafter, it is determined that the setting change flag is not set when the power is restored (NO in step S21TM4030). Become.

  Next, the CPU 103 deletes the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (step S21TM4730). Then, the setting value (any of 0 to 5) stored in the setting value storage area is set in the setting command, and the setting command is transmitted (step S21TM4760). Note that, even when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled when the power is turned on, the process of step S21TM4760 is executed, and the setting command is transmitted.

  Here, the player usually recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, and the effect control CPU 120 uses the value specified by the set command (the value stored in the set value storage area) as it is in the image. If the setting value is displayed on the display device 5, the player may erroneously understand the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes a value obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) specified by the setting command as the setting value (1 to 6), and An effect that suggests the set value is executed in the range.

  The present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the CPU 103 sets the value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the set value (0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area in the setting command, and It may be transmitted to the CPU 120 for use. As a result, the setting value range specified by the setting command is 1 to 6, which matches the range normally recognized by the player. The effect control CPU 120 displays the setting values (1 to 6) specified by the setting command on the image display device 5 as it is, or executes an effect indicating the setting values (1 to 6) specified by the setting command. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately notify or suggest the set value. Further, it is not necessary for the effect control CPU 120 to perform an addition process on the set value specified by the received setting command, so that the control load on the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode has ended by receiving the setting command. Further, by executing an effect corresponding to the setting value specified by the setting command, the setting value can be suggested. For example, it is possible to suggest the set value to the player by making the mode of the ending effect executed when the big hit gaming state ends according to the specified set value.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4770).

  Here, when the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4770), the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), and the set value is a normal value (step S21TM4010). It is determined that the answer is YES in S21TM4020, the power is not interrupted during the setting change (NO in step S21TM4030), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040). That is, it is only necessary to execute the process at the time of power-off recovery without RAM clear.

  When the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the CPU 103 executes processing when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal when the power is turned on, and executes the game control timer interrupt processing (special (Including a pattern process). That is, when the control is not performed in any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, or when the control in the setting confirmation mode is completed, the CPU 103 determines whether the RAM clear flag is 0 or not. Without executing the clearing, the backup command is transmitted as the command at the time of the power-off recovery, and the process shifts to the normal game process.

  In the effect control CPU 120, based on the reception of the backup command (command at the time of restoration), the restoration from the power interruption based on the data at the time of stopping the power supply is performed (the RAM is not cleared). That). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the backup command, the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the frame LED 9 recovers from the power cut based on the data at the time of stopping the power supply. (That the RAM is not cleared) can be notified.

  On the other hand, the fact that the value of the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4770) means that RAM clear is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150, and it is determined to execute RAM clear. Therefore, it is only necessary to execute the process at the time of power-on with the RAM clear.

  When the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the CPU 103 executes a process of setting 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer and a process when the result of the data check of the backup RAM area is abnormal when the power is turned on. After the interruption is permitted, the process may be shifted to the game control timer interrupt process (including the special symbol process process).

  As shown in FIG. 8-8, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process based on the fact that the RAM clear flag is 1 (step S21TM1410). In the RAM clearing process, the data (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, saving time flag, hold storage, etc.) indicating the game state before power supply stop stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the initial value is set. Is set, but the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is not cleared, and is not changed before the RAM clear processing. Further, the area in which the total values (game information that can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) such as the connection ratio, the role ratio, and the base are stored for each set value is not cleared. The value is not changed before the RAM clear processing. Then, by notifying the character "C" on the display monitor 21TM029, it is notified that the gaming state has been initialized (step S21TM1420). The RAM clear processing initializes predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. May be initialized. Alternatively, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102.

  The reason why the set values stored in the set value storage area are not cleared in the RAM clear processing is as follows. (A) If the setting change mode is not controlled, a regular value is stored in the set value storage area when the power is turned on. This means that the data has been stored (YES in step S21TM4020), and (b) when the mode is controlled to the setting change mode, whether the value of the set value storage area has been set to 0 (step S21TM4520) or during the setting change mode This is because a normal value is stored by the operation (step S21TM4610 and step S21TM4620). Furthermore, after the RAM clearing process, it is not possible to control to the setting change mode, and there is no opportunity to change the value stored in the setting value storage area.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S21TM1430), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area (step S21TM1440). By the processing of step S21TM1430 and step S21TM1440, for example, a flag for performing a process selectively according to the control state, such as a random number counter for determining a normal symbol hit, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag. Initial values are set.

  After executing Step S21TM1430 and Step S21TM1440, the CPU 103 reads the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 (Step S21TM1450). In a later-described game control timer interrupt process, a big hit determination in the special symbol process process is executed based on the set value read here. Next, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization command designating that the initialization processing has been performed when the power is turned on (or when the setting change mode ends) (step S21TM1460). In the effect control CPU 120, the initialization processing is performed based on the reception of the initialization command (the RAM is cleared without restoring from the power failure based on the data at the time of stopping the power supply). Is recognized). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the initialization command, for example, in the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the frame LED 9, the initialization of the game state or the like is performed (data at the time of stopping the power supply). On the basis of the above, it is possible to notify that the RAM has been cleared without recovery from the power failure.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM1465). As a result, the value (1 second) of the security signal timer set in step S21TM4710 after the end of the setting change mode is changed (overwritten) to a value (30 seconds) corresponding to the execution of the RAM clear. become. If the RAM clear is executed without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer without executing step S21TM4710. ), The value of the security signal timer is set to 30 seconds corresponding to the execution of the RAM clear. On the other hand, when the RAM clear is not executed (including the case where the setting confirmation mode is controlled), the process of step S21TM1465 is not executed, and the value of the security signal timer is set to one second set in step S21TM4710. Remains.

  By setting the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM1465 or step S21TM4710 described above, a security signal is output in the game control timer interrupt process after the interrupt is permitted (information output process). Thereafter, every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed by permitting the interrupt, the value of the security signal timer is decremented by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped at the timing when the value of the security signal timer becomes 0. Will be.

  Then, CPU 103 executes a setting process of serial communication circuit 21TM505 (step S21TM1480). In this setting process, a connection confirmation signal is output from the output circuit 21TM067 of the main board 11 to the input circuit 21TM373A of the payout control board 21TM037. The communication between the serial communication circuit 21TM505 of the game control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set to be executable.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting the random number circuit 104 (step S21TM1490). The CPU 103 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 104 to update the value of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program, for example.

  Then, in step S21TM1500, the CPU 103 sets the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 2 ms.

  Next, CPU 103 repeatedly executes a display random number update process (step S21TM1520) and an initial value random number update process (step S21TM1530). When the display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S21TM1510). It is set (step S21TM1540). As a result, the process shifts to a normal game process in which the game control timer interrupt process can be executed. In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not a big hit or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when a large hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating an initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is used to determine an initial value of a count value of a counter (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not a symbol is a hit. It is a random number to perform. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls a game device such as an effect display device, a variable prize ball device, and a ball payout device provided in the game machine by itself. In this process, the count value of the random number for the normal symbol hit determination is one round (the normal value of the random number for the normal symbol hit determination) in the process of transmitting the command signal to control the other microcomputer, or the game machine control process. When the number of possible values has increased by the number between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this example, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state. Without confirmation (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process is shifted to the process at the time of power-off recovery. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. When it is determined to be 0 (YES), the condition is that the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both in the closed state (according to the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a). T), the process may be shifted to the process at the time of power-off recovery.

  Further, in this example, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the CPU 103 determines whether both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state. Without confirmation (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process shifts to the process at the time of turning on the power (the process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)). However, if it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both assumed to be in the closed state (game machine frame). 3 or the state of the glass door frame 3a), and the process may be shifted to the process at power-on (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)).

  As described above, the clerk at the game hall or the like sets the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting change mode by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning on the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on. In addition to being able to control, it is possible to initialize a game state and the like (to execute RAM clear). Further, by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning off the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to the setting confirmation mode, and the gaming state and the like can be controlled. Can be initialized (the determination in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140 is NO and the RAM clear flag is not set to 1). In this way, the clerk at the game hall can select whether to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and can also select whether to initialize the gaming state or the like. I have.

  As described above, if the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, it means that the setting was changed to the setting change mode when the power was cut off. There is a possibility that the setting value that is to be determined on the game arcade side is not stored in the setting value storage area. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, based on the fact that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 does not shift to the normal game process and stops the game (step S21). (S21TM4200 to loop processing of step S21TM4220), and a security signal is output in response to the control to the game stop state (step S21TM4220).

  With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from being started in a state where the set value is unstable (the game control timer interrupt processing is executed), and to prevent the power from being turned on when the power is turned on. It is possible to notify the external device that the setting change mode has been controlled when a disconnection occurs.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, based on the fact that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 sets a condition for shifting to the setting change mode (step S21TM4030). When all of steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 are not YES), a set value abnormal error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190), and the display monitor is displayed in a game stop state (loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220). An error display for displaying the character “E” on 21TM029 is performed (step S21TM4210).

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-10, the character “E” is displayed on each of the seven-segment displays 21TM029A to 21TM029D constituting the display monitor 21TM029, thereby causing the store clerk of the amusement arcade to generate an abnormality (in the setting change mode). (It is possible that a power failure has occurred in a controlled state). The effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting value abnormality error command displays a message on the image display device 5 that “Please turn on the power after turning off the power and shift to the setting change mode”, thereby displaying Operation to change the set value by turning off the power once (power switch 21TM055 is turned off) and then turning on the power again (when power switch 21TM055 is turned on). (To determine the set value).

  In this example, (a) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, when the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is satisfied, that is, (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is It is open (YES in step S21TM4120), (ii) lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON (step S21TM4140). If YES), the control is switched to the setting change mode. As a result, an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) is not executed, and a message display on the effect control board 12 side ("Power off and then on again Please shift to the setting change mode ”).

  Here, in the effect control CPU 120 receiving the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590), the image display device 5 is controlled to the setting change mode, that is, the setting change operation (operation of the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052). ) Can be notified that the set value can be changed. For example, a message “setting change mode is in progress” or a message “change setting value by performing setting change operation” can be displayed on image display device 5. Thus, the store clerk at the game hall can grasp that the setting is changed to the setting change mode. By operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the set value stored in the set value storage area is obtained. By changing the lock switch 21TM051 to the OFF state after changing the set value to the set value, the set value can be determined and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal game processing.

  On the other hand, (b) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, when the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is not satisfied, that is, among the above (i) to (iii) If any of the conditions is not satisfied, the game is stopped (the loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) after the set value abnormality error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190) without being controlled to the setting change mode. . As a result, an error is displayed on the main board 11 (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029), and a message is displayed on the effect control board 12 ("Power is turned off and on again." To change to the setting change mode. ").

  In this way, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) is performed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side ("Power is turned on again after the power is turned off"). And then shift to the setting change mode ”), the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode after the power is restored despite the power interruption during the setting change mode It will be notified that the state is not established. In this case, the clerk at the game hall grasps that the game is not controlled in the setting change mode and is in the game stopped state (it is necessary to turn on the power again to control the setting change mode). It is possible. Therefore, after the power is once turned off, the power is turned on again by operating such that all of the conditions (i) to (iii) for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied. Then, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the set value stored in the set value storage area is changed to the expected set value, and then the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off. By switching to the state, the set value can be determined and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal game processing.

  As described above, when the power is cut off in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified when the power is restored.

  Here, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied at the time of power restoration (a), an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) is performed. The mode is automatically shifted to the setting change mode without being changed, so that an unnecessary error display can be avoided and the setting value can be appropriately changed.

  On the other hand, if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied at the time of power restoration (b), the system cannot shift to the setting change mode at the time of power restoration, despite the fact that power is cut off during the setting change mode. Since the state is in the state, the game is forcibly controlled to the game stop state (loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), and an error display (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) on the main board 11 side is performed. Will be done. This makes it possible to limit the progress of the game in an unstable state in which the set value has not been determined, thereby realizing appropriate game control.

  If the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the transition conditions (i) to (iii) for transition to the setting change mode are all satisfied, and the transition condition (i ) To (iii), a different command may be transmitted as a command indicating that the setting value may be abnormal depending on whether any of the conditions is not satisfied.

  For example, when the transition condition is satisfied, the command indicates that the set value may be abnormal, and the mode is shifted to the setting change mode (or the condition for shifting is satisfied). Is transmitted, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the command, and displays a message "The setting value may be abnormal" and a message "The setting is automatically controlled to the setting change mode". It is good to display on the device 5. On the other hand, if the transition condition is not satisfied, it is preferable to transmit the set value abnormality error command in step S21TM4190 as described above.

  After the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is completed and the process proceeds to the normal game process, when both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state, (1) the lock switch 21TM051 is operated. In response to the operation (change from the OFF state to the ON state), a lock switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120, and (2) a setting changeover switch (clear switch) In response to the operation of the 21TM052 (change from the OFF state to the ON state), the setting control switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120.

  The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) is controlled in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode based on receiving the lock switch operation command and / or the setting changeover switch operation command. Despite the absence, it is possible to specify that an operation for changing the set value has been performed, and to notify that fact. For example, based on the reception of the lock switch operation command, the image display device 5 executes an abnormal operation warning notification that displays the character “operation of the lock switch has been detected.” In addition, based on the reception of the setting changeover switch operation command, an abnormal operation warning notification that displays the text “Operation of the setting changeover switch has been detected” is executed. As a result, the store clerk at the amusement arcade clearly understands that an operation for changing the set value has been performed even though the control is not performed in any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and It can be checked whether or not the operation has been performed.

  The game control microcomputer 100 is not limited to such a mode, and after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends and shifts to the normal game process, whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is operated, The lock switch operation command and the setting switch operation command may not be transmitted without confirming whether the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. As described above, during the period in which the normal game process (game control timer interrupt process) is being executed, the execution status of the operation for changing the set value and the operation for confirming the set value is not checked. This makes it possible to reduce the control load on the game control microcomputer 100.

(Modified example of power-on processing)
In the example shown in FIG. 8-6, if the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is open (YES in step S21TM4120). ), (Ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON (YES in step S21TM4140). Only when it is confirmed that the setting is performed, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150), and the mode is shifted to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570).

  The present invention is not limited to this mode, and as shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), the three conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied. The RAM clear flag may be set to 1 (step S21TM4150) and the mode may be shifted to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570) without confirming whether or not the condition is satisfied.

  In the process shown in FIG. 8-11, if the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), if the set value is not a regular value (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change flag is set. If it has been performed (YES in step S21TM4030), the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) without determining whether the conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied, and the setting is changed. The part that is controlled in the mode (NO in step S21TM4570) and is not controlled in the game stop state (the processing corresponding to the loop processing in step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) is different from the processing shown in FIG. 8-6. Other parts are the same as the processing shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8.

  Even in such a case, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 based on the setting change flag being set when the power is turned on, and the mode shifts to the setting change mode. It is possible to appropriately determine the state of the gaming machine when a power failure occurs during the change.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), (i) the game machine frame 3 is open, and (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON. The state is controlled and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, and the setting change mode is controlled based on the satisfaction of the three conditions (determined NO in step S21TM4570). When the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting values in the setting value storage area can be changed (YES in step S21TM4030). Regardless of whether the three conditions are satisfied, the control is forcibly controlled to the setting change mode.

  As described above, when the power is cut off during the control to the setting change mode, the three conditions (i) to (iii) are set based on the setting change flag being set when the power is restored. Is automatically controlled to the setting change mode irrespective of whether or not is established, the workability for fixing the set value can be improved.

  Here, if the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting is performed even if the condition that (ii) lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130) is not satisfied. It will be controlled to change mode. As a result, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 while the lock switch 21TM051 remains OFF. (Steps S21TM4610 to S21TM4620 in FIG. 8-7).

  As described above, the condition for terminating the setting change mode is that the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (determining YES in step S21TM4680). Therefore, the store clerk who has performed the setting value change operation, once the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state, in order to fix the set value and terminate the setting change mode, once the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off. After switching to the ON state, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (YES is determined in step S21TM4680).

  As described above, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030) and when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the condition for starting the control of the setting change mode is set. On the other hand, the conditions for terminating the control of the setting change mode (the operation of switching the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state) are made common to clarify the conditions for terminating the control of the setting change mode. The game is appropriately shifted to the normal game process.

  Here, when the setting change mode is controlled based on the setting change flag being set (YES in step S21TM4030), a notification that prompts the user to turn on the lock switch 21TM051 may be issued. good. For example, if the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 in step S21TM4150 and transmits a setting value abnormality error command (step S21TM4190 described above). The effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting value abnormality error command (step S21TM4110) says, "Turn on the lock switch once, and switch it off after changing the setting value." The message may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the processing shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8 and 8-11, it is not possible to shift to the normal game processing while the setting change flag is set. Therefore, when the gaming machine maker ships the pachinko gaming machine 1 (before installing the gaming machine), the setting changing flag is set in advance, and then the gaming machine side goes through the setting change mode. Unless the setting value is changed and the setting change mode is not ended, it becomes impossible to cause the pachinko gaming machine 1 to play a game. Thereby, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade, it is possible to reliably control the setting change mode, perform the setting change operation, and take a measure for fixing the set value.

(Set value storage control in case of power failure during setting value change)
Next, the control for storing the set value when the power is cut off during the change of the set value will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 8-7, when the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode, the set value itself stored in the set value storage area is changed.

  First, FIG. 8 relates to control in the case where power is cut off before the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (before the setting change mode ends) by performing a setting value changing operation during the setting change mode. This will be described using -12 (1).

  As shown in the order 1, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) to control the setting change mode. In this example, when the power is turned on, “0” is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. Next, as shown in the order 2, when the setting change mode is started, the set value “0” stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read, and 1 is set to the read set value. Is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

  Next, as shown in the order 3, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “0” based on the first operation of the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052. Is changed to “1”, and “2” obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON. Further, as shown in the order 4, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “1” based on the operation of the second setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 performed. Is changed to “2”, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

  Next, as shown in the order 5, it is assumed that in the setting change mode, the power is cut off while the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state, that is, before the operation for terminating the setting change mode is performed. At this time, the setting value storage area stores the setting value “2” after the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052. In the power-off state, the set value “2” stored in the set value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is held as it is.

  Next, as shown in the order 6, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) to control the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. This set value “2” is the value stored in the set value storage area when the power was cut off during the previous setting change mode.

  Next, as shown in the order 7, with the start of the setting change mode, the set value “2” stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read, and 1 is set to the read set value. Is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

  When the power is turned on in the order 6, since the setting change flag is set, even when the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (or cleared) when the control shown in FIG. 8-11 is applied. Even if the switch 21TM052 is in the OFF state), the mode is automatically controlled to the setting change mode. Therefore, the lock switch 21TM051 in the order 6 and the order 7 may be in the OFF state.

  In this way, when the set value is changed in the setting change mode and the power is cut off without turning off the lock switch 21TM051 (without terminating the setting change mode), the power is restored when the power is restored. In this state, the set value after the change in the previous setting change mode is held in the set value storage area. Therefore, when the power is restored, the set value that has already been set may be set. In this case, the clerk of the game arcade ends the setting change mode without performing the operation of changing the set value again. It is sufficient to shift the gaming machine to the normal game processing, so that workability can be improved.

  Next, regarding the control in the case where the power is cut off after the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (after the setting change mode ends) by performing a setting value changing operation during the setting change mode, This will be described with reference to FIG.

  Orders 1 to 4 are the same as the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (1), and a description thereof will be omitted. Next, as shown in the order 5, when the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state in the setting change mode, the setting change mode ends. As a result, the set value “2” after the second operation of the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is performed is determined as the final set value. At this time, “2” is stored as the set value in the set value storage area, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the determined set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029.

  After that, as shown in the order 6, it is assumed that the operation of turning off the power switch 21TM055 is performed, and the power supply is stopped. In this power-off state, the set value “2” stored in the set value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is held as it is.

  Next, as shown in the order 7, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) to control the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. This set value “2” is the value that was finally stored in the set value storage area at the end of the previous setting change mode.

  Next, as shown in the order 8, with the start of the setting change mode, the set value “2” stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read, and 1 is set to the read set value. Will be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (1) and (2), when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, and when the power supply is stopped after the control in the setting change mode ends. In either case, at the time of power restoration, the setting value changed in accordance with the setting change operation in the previous setting change mode, that is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area immediately before the power is turned off, is used. , The effective set value (the set value stored in the setting storage area when the power is restored).

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the storage control of the set values shown in FIGS. That is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is copied to the setting information temporary storage area when controlled in the setting change mode, and the setting changeover switch (clear switch) is controlled in the setting change mode. When the 21TM052 is operated, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed without changing the setting value in the setting value storage area, and the operation of terminating the setting change mode (the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on). The setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is stored in the setting value storage area (by overwriting) based on the fact that the operation of switching from the state to the OFF state is performed, and the setting value is determined. May be. In this case, the setting value to be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (0 to 5) stored in the setting information temporary storage area. Is changed, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 also changes.

  With such a configuration, even when the setting is changed to the setting change mode upon power-on and a setting change operation is performed (when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is changed), the setting is changed. If the power is turned off without completing the operation of ending the change mode (without turning off the lock switch 21TM051), the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is This means that no change has been made since the power was turned on (before the setting change operation was performed in the setting change mode). That is, in the power supply stop state, the set value stored in the set value storage area when the power is last turned on is continuously held. Therefore, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (first display unit 21TM029A) when the setting is changed to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode after the power is restored is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 when the power is last turned on. It becomes a value corresponding to the set value that was set.

  As described above, it is possible to appropriately set a set value in the case where power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode. Further, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state in which the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

  In the control related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode described in the above embodiment, a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, and a gaming machine having a different jackpot probability according to the setting value is provided. Although applicable, the present invention is not limited to this. Although a plurality of set values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, the jackpot probability is common regardless of the set values (for example, for all of the set values 0 to 5). It is also applicable to gaming machines (the jackpot probability is 1/300).

  Also, the present invention 21TM discloses the following invention.

  As disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting change unit that changes a set value of a plurality of stages based on an external setting change operation. Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 (paragraph 0102), a gaming machine in which a "big hit signal" or the like is output from an external output terminal of a main control board has been proposed. In the case of a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), when it is necessary to grasp the control state related to the setting on the external device side when the setting value is changed or the like. However, even if the conventional game machine signal output technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 (paragraph 0102) is applied, there is a problem that it is difficult for the external device to grasp this. is there. The invention relating to the means O1 to O4 has been made in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately notifying a control state related to setting to the outside of the gaming machine.

The game machine of the means O1 is:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (eg, a jackpot determination process in a special symbol process process) in accordance with a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of the jackpot determination random number). ,
Setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling a setting change mode capable of changing a set value;
Setting confirmation mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650) capable of controlling a setting confirmation mode capable of confirming a set value;
A specific signal output unit (a game control microcomputer 100 that outputs a security signal in step S21TM4560) that outputs a specific signal (security signal) in response to the start of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode control; ,
Setting means (a game control microcomputer 100 for setting a value of the security signal timer) for setting a value (a value of the security signal timer) relating to a period during which the specific signal is output;
The setting means can set a common predetermined value in the case of being controlled in the setting change mode and in the case of being controlled in the setting confirmation mode (in step S21TM4710, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer. ),
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal at least until a period corresponding to the predetermined value elapses in response to the end of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (the setting confirmation mode With the end, the security signal is continuously output until 1 second elapses from the end of the setting check mode, and with the end of the setting change mode, the security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds elapse from the end of the setting change mode. Do)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, the state of the gaming machine related to the setting can be appropriately notified to the external device.

The game machine of means O2 is
The game machine of means O1,
Initialization means for initializing the game state (game control microcomputer 100 that executes RAM clear (step S21TM1410) based on the RAM clear flag being set in step S21TM4050 and step S21TM4150),
The initialization means initializes a game state in accordance with the control of the setting change mode (when controlled to the setting change mode, the RAM is cleared after being controlled to the setting change mode),
After setting the predetermined value (after setting 1 second as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM4710), the setting unit can set a specific value corresponding to a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value. (If the RAM clear is executed, 30 seconds can be set as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM1465)
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal in response to the end of the control of the setting change mode until a period corresponding to the specific value elapses (from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode). Continue to output security signal until 30 seconds elapse)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, the specific signal is output at least during the period corresponding to the predetermined value both when the control in the setting change mode ends and when the control in the setting confirmation mode ends, so that the setting change When the mode is controlled, the specific signal is output for a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value, so that the setting process by the setting unit is common and the output is different between the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. The period can be set.

The game machine of means O3 is
A game machine of means O1 or means O2,
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing the specific operation (detecting that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680) to end the setting change mode in the setting change mode. The setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode in the specific information storage means (in the backup area of the RAM 102), which stores the specific information (setting change flag), and the setting change mode ends. Game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when the power is restored). In this case, the game is stopped and a specific signal is output (the processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 is repeatedly executed until the power is turned off based on the condition for shifting to the setting change mode not being satisfied). Is possible.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped during the control of the setting change mode, it is possible to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine to the external device when the power supply is restarted.

The game machine of means O4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means O1 to the means O3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 100 for executing a game control timer interrupt process);
Effect control means (effect control CPU 120) for controlling the execution of the effect,
The game control means,
Display means (display monitor 21TM029);
The setting change mode control means (the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620);
In the setting change mode, power is not supplied to the gaming machine without performing a specific operation for terminating the setting change mode (without detecting an operation of turning off the lock switch 21TM051 in step S21TM4680). Specific information storage means for storing specific information when stopped (in the backup area of the RAM 102, the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. Game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when the power is restored). In this case, it is possible to execute an error notification on the display means and transmit an error command to the effect control means (transmit a set value error error command in step S21TM4190, and display a display monitor in the error display in step S21TM4210). It is possible to display the letter "E" on 21TM029),
In response to receiving the error command, the effect control unit issues a notification prompting an operation for changing a setting value (“the power supply is turned on again after the power is turned off, and the setting change mode is set. Please migrate! "Message is displayed)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, it is possible to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine to the clerk of the game arcade, and to urge the operation for changing the set value.

  In addition, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine including a setting change unit that changes a set value of a plurality of stages based on a setting change operation from the outside has been proposed. In a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the set value. The invention according to the means P1 to P4 has been made in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine that appropriately notifies the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. To provide.

The gaming machine of the means P1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (eg, a jackpot determination process in a special symbol process process) in accordance with a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of the jackpot determination random number). ,
Setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling a setting change mode capable of changing a set value;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information that can specify that the setting change mode has been controlled (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode ends. Game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the above.
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (the value of the setting change flag is stored in a backup area of the RAM 102),
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when the power is restored). In this case, an error notification means capable of executing an error notification (a game control microcomputer 100 for displaying an error in step S21TM4210 when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied) is further provided. .
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode, it is possible to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine.

The game machine of means P2 is
The game machine of means P1,
The setting change mode control means determines that the setting change condition is satisfied (when the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is open, the lock switch 21TM051 is ON, and the clear switch (setting Changeover switch) 21TM052 is in an ON state), and can be controlled to the setting change mode,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when the power is restored). In this case, it is possible to control to the setting change mode without executing the error notification based on the establishment of the setting change condition (when power is turned on, all of the steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140 are performed). (Based on the determination of YES, the mode shifts to the setting change mode without shifting to the loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220.)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, when the condition controlled by the setting change mode is satisfied, the control is switched to the setting change mode without executing the error notification, and unnecessary error notification is avoided to appropriately set the setting value. You can prompt a change.

The game machine of the means P3 is
A game machine of means P1 or means P2,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when the power is restored). In this case, it is possible to execute the error notification and set the game to a stop state (when the power-on condition is not satisfied, the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied (any one of steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140). If the answer is NO in step S21TM4200, the processing shifts to the loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 without shifting to the setting change mode.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in a state where the set value is unstable, and to realize appropriate game control.

The game machine of means P4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means P1 to the means P3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 100 for executing a game control timer interrupt process);
Effect control means (effect control CPU 120) for controlling the execution of the effect,
The game control means,
Display means (display monitor 21TM029);
The setting change mode control means (the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620);
Said specific information storage means,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when the power is restored). In this case, it is possible to execute the error notification on the display means and to transmit an error command to the effect control means (transmit a setting value error error command in step S21TM4190, and display in the error display in step S21TM4210). It is possible to display the letter "E" on the monitor 21TM029),
In response to receiving the error command, the effect control unit issues a notification prompting an operation for changing a setting value (“the power supply is turned on again after the power is turned off, and the setting change mode is set. Please migrate! "Message is displayed)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, it is possible to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine to the clerk of the game arcade, and to urge the operation for changing the set value.

  In addition, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine including a setting change unit that changes a set value of a plurality of stages based on a setting change operation from the outside has been proposed. In a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately determine the state of the gaming machine when power supply is stopped when changing a set value. The invention according to the means Q1 to the means Q5 has been made in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine that appropriately determines the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the set value. Is to do.

The gaming machine of the means Q1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (eg, a jackpot determination process in a special symbol process process) in accordance with a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of the jackpot determination random number). ,
Setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling a setting change mode capable of changing a set value;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information that can specify that the setting change mode has been controlled (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode ends. Game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the above.
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (the value of the setting change flag is stored in a backup area of the RAM 102),
The setting change mode control means, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration). When the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch is set. (Setting change switch) Automatically switches to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting change mode that 21TM052 is ON is satisfied.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode involving the initialization of the gaming state, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately determined.
In addition, the game machine of the means Q1 initializes the game state in response to the control of the setting change mode (for example, based on the fact that the RAM clear flag is set in step S21TM4050 and step S21TM4150, The game control microcomputer 100) that executes the clear (step S21TM1410) may be further provided.

The gaming machine of means Q2 is
The gaming machine of means Q1,
The setting change mode control means, when the supply of power to the gaming machine is started, when the specific information is not stored in the specific information storage means, based on a setting change condition being satisfied, When the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting change flag is not set at power-on (NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 is open and the lock switch 21TM051 is ON. And the RAM clear flag is 1 (RAM clear is executed after the end of the setting change mode due to the ON state of the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052). The mode shifts to the setting change mode based on the condition being satisfied), and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means. If the setting change condition is satisfied, control is performed in the setting change mode regardless of whether the setting change condition is satisfied (if the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030). ), Automatically switches to the setting change mode regardless of whether the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied or not)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, when the power is cut off during the setting change mode control, the setting change mode is set even when the setting change condition is not satisfied, based on the fact that the specific information is stored when the power is restored. Since it is controlled, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of means Q3 is
A game machine of means Q1 or means Q2,
The setting change mode control means performs a transition operation when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when the setting change flag is not set when the power is turned on (NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 Is open, the lock switch 21TM051 is ON, and the RAM clear flag is 1 (the RAM is cleared after the setting change mode ends because the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON). Is executed), that is, the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied)), the control can be performed to the setting change mode. Specific operation (in step S21TM4680, it was confirmed that lock switch 21TM051 was turned off) It is possible to terminate the setting change mode based on the)
The specific information storage means stores the specific information when the setting change mode is controlled (sets a setting change flag at the timing of step S21TM4580 when control of the setting change mode is started), and performs the specific operation. When the setting change mode ends, the specific information is deleted (the setting change-in-progress flag is cleared at the timing of step S21TM4720 at which the control of the setting change mode ends) based on
The setting change mode control means, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means, regardless of whether or not the transition operation has been performed Control is performed to the setting change mode (when the setting change flag is set at power-on (YES in step S21TM4030), regardless of whether the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied or not. The setting change mode is automatically controlled) and the setting change mode is terminated based on the specific operation (the setting change mode is terminated based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 has been turned off in step S21TM4680). Make
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, the condition for terminating the control of the setting change mode can be appropriately determined.

The gaming machine of means Q4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means Q1 to the means Q3,
A set value storage unit (a set value storage area of the RAM 102 in which the set values are stored) for storing set values (six levels of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of the random number for jackpot determination differs);
Control according to the set value stored in the set value storage means (eg, a jackpot determination process in a special symbol process process) can be executed;
The setting value stored in the setting value storage unit is changed based on the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in step S21TM4610). Change the setting value stored in the setting value storage area),
The setting change mode control means terminates the setting change mode based on a specific operation while being controlled to the setting change mode (in step S21TM4680, it is confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 has been turned off). Exits the configuration change mode based on
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing the specific operation while being controlled to the setting change mode, the setting value storage unit changes the setting value in the setting change mode by the change operation. The setting value after the setting is continuously stored (the setting value storage area is formed in the backup area of the RAM 102, and when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode, the setting value storage area is stored. Will be changed, so even if the power is cut off during the setting change mode, the changed value will be retained after the change operation.)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, when the power supply is resumed, the setting value changed by the change operation in the setting change mode before the power failure occurs is stored in the setting value storage means, and the setting value corresponding to the setting value is stored. Since the control is performed, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means Q5 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means Q1 to the means Q3,
A set value storage unit (a set value storage area of the RAM 102 in which the set values are stored) for storing set values (six levels of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of the random number for jackpot determination differs);
Control according to the set value stored in the set value storage means (eg, a jackpot determination process in a special symbol process process) can be executed;
The setting change mode control means stores the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled and the setting change mode (clear switch) 21TM052 when the setting change mode is controlled in the setting change mode. Only the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area, not the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area), and changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means based on the specific operation after the change operation. The setting change mode is terminated (based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 has been turned off in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area at that time is stored in the setting value storage area). To set as a valid set value and exit the setting change mode),
The setting value storage means is configured to execute the change operation in the setting change mode when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing the specific operation when the setting change mode is being controlled. The setting value before being set is stored (even if the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode, the setting value itself stored in the setting value storage area unless the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off). Is not changed, so if a power failure occurs during the setting change mode, the setting value before being controlled by the setting change mode is retained.)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state in which the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

(Explanation about 050IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 050IW will be described. The feature unit 050IW is configured to be able to execute the notification effect based on the game medium passing through the specific area. For example, based on the occurrence of an abnormal winning in the special winning opening, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening, the abnormality notification is executed as the notification effect. Further, for example, based on the occurrence of a normal winning in the special winning opening, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening, a winning notification is executed as a notification effect.

  FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the abnormal winning determination processing for performing the determination regarding the abnormal winning. The abnormal winning determination process is a process performed as a part of the main error process (S22) in FIG.

  In the abnormal winning determination processing, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (step 050IWS001). The open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be detected by, for example, a game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300 as shown in FIG. A detection signal indicating that the opening state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, and a detection signal indicating that the opening state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected, from the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. A detection signal is output. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 recognizes that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, it notifies the gaming control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, When recognizing that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the game control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected. The open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  In addition, a detection signal indicating that the open state of the game machine frame 3 has been detected and the open state of the glass door frame 3a have been detected from the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300 to the game control microcomputer 100. If the configuration is such that a detection signal indicating that the game control has been output (that is, the game control microcomputer 100 includes the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300), the game control microcomputer 100 By the input of the detection signal, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  If the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is not in the open state, the process proceeds to step 050IWS009, and if the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the CPU 103 Then, as an effect control command for specifying that the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, a door opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 050IWS002). Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for externally outputting the door / frame opening signal. By executing the process of step 050IWS002 and transmitting the door opening designation command, the door opening notification is executed in the abnormality notification process described later.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a prize has occurred in the first start winning port or the general winning port (step 050IWS003). The occurrence of a prize can be confirmed by detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls. When the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state and a winning in the first starting winning opening or the general winning opening has occurred, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, The CPU 103 transmits a first abnormal winning designation command to the production control board 12 as a production control command for designating occurrence of an abnormal winning in the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, or the general winning opening (step). 050IWS004). By executing the process of step 050IWS004 and transmitting the first abnormal winning designation command, abnormal winning notification is executed in the abnormal notification process described later. In addition, not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. 9-1, for example, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3 a is in an open state. Also, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred, and an abnormal winning notification (or an abnormal notification in a mode different from the abnormal winning notification) may be executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a winning has occurred in the second starting winning opening (step 050IWS005). If a winning has occurred, the second starting winning opening is in the closed state (ie, variable winning). It is determined whether or not the ball device 6B is in the closed state (step 050IWS006). When the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state, a winning in the second starting winning opening occurs even though the second starting winning opening is closed. Determines that an abnormal winning has occurred in the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 invalidates the winning in the second starting winning opening (step 050IWS007). Then, the CPU 103 transmits the first abnormal winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step 050IWS008). In step 050IWS007, for example, a process of deleting the hold information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 based on detection of occurrence of a start winning in the start winning determination process is executed. Then, the process of step 050IWS008 is executed and the first abnormal winning designation command is transmitted, so that the abnormal winning notification is executed in the abnormal notification process described later.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the second start winning prize port is in the closed state, even though the second start prize opening is in the closed state. It is configured to determine that an abnormal prize has occurred when a prize has occurred in the mouth. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a may be in an open state. , When a winning in the second starting winning opening occurs, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred regardless of whether the second starting winning opening is in a closed state. Good.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a prize has occurred in the special winning opening (step 050IWS009). If a winning has occurred, the special winning opening is closed (that is, the special variable winning ball device 7). Is in the closed state) (step 050IWS010). When a prize is generated even though the special winning opening is closed, it is determined that an abnormal prize has occurred in the special winning opening, and the CPU 103 has determined that an abnormal prize has occurred in the special winning opening. A second abnormal winning designation command is transmitted to the production control board 12 as a production control command for designating this (step 050IWS011). By executing the processing of step 050IWS011 and transmitting the second abnormal winning designation command, the special winning opening error notification is executed in the abnormal notification processing described later. When it is determined that the winning in the special winning opening is an abnormal winning, the winning may be invalidated and the prize ball may not be paid out.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets 240 seconds as the value of the security signal timer (step 050IWS012). In step 050IWS012, the value of the security signal timer is set, so that the security signal is output in the game control timer interrupt processing (information output processing). Each time the security signal timer is executed, the value of the security signal timer is decremented by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped when the value of the security signal timer becomes zero.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the present characteristic portion 050IW, it is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first specific area (in this example, the special winning opening) (that is, the winning in the special winning opening has occurred). The notification effect (in this example, the special winning opening error notification) is configured to be executed in a common manner regardless of whether the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, The fact that the game ball has passed through the second specific area (in this example, the general winning opening, the first starting winning opening, or the second starting winning opening. The passing ball 41 may be included) (that is, the general winning opening, With respect to the notification effect (for example, abnormal winning notification) based on the fact that the winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening has occurred, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state. Different execution modes depending on In this example, when the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are not in the open state, the abnormal winning notification is not executed, and the normal winning notification is executed as in step 050IWS214 of the modified example shown in FIG. May be performed.). With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect on the passing of the game ball through the specific area.

  In the characteristic portion 050IW, the processing of steps 050IWS005 to 050IWS008 is executed, so that the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state and the variable winning ball device 6B is not in the open state. When a game ball passes through the second start winning opening (that is, when a winning occurs in the second starting winning opening), the winning is invalidated, and an abnormal winning notification is executed as a notification effect. Have been. With such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 050IW, the general winning opening 10 is provided at four places below the left and right of the game area (see FIG. 1), and any of the general winning opening 10 (for example, a general winning opening with different winning balls at the time of winning). A notification effect (in this example, an abnormal winning notification in this example) based on the passing of the game ball (including the opening 10) (that is, the occurrence of a winning in any of the general winning openings 10) is executed in a common manner. Is configured. With such a configuration, the processing can be simplified.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 050IW, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state, even if a gaming ball passes through the first specific area (in this example, a special winning opening) (that is, a large game ball). If the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in an open state even if a prize is awarded to the winning opening, a notification effect (for example, a special winning opening error notification) is not executed. For example, when the administrator keeps the glass door frame 3a in the open state in order to resolve a clogged ball or the like, a prize may be generated in the first specific area (in this example, a special winning opening), and the illegal operation may be performed. This is because the possibility is low. With such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

  Also, in the present characteristic portion 050IW, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state, an out port (for example, an out port with a winning pocket (specifically, an out port having the same structure as a general winning port). )) (Or when the game ball passes through an area where the game ball discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 passes), a notification effect (for example, when an abnormality is detected). (E.g., the effect of notifying). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-3, a nozzle for discharging a gaming ball that has won a winning port or a gaming ball that has entered an out port to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the lower portion on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. (Discharge port) is provided, and a discharge port switch 21TM070 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a shot game ball) is provided in the nozzle. In the case of such a configuration, a notification effect (for example, an abnormal winning notification or a large winning error error notification) is executed for those passing through the switch corresponding to each winning opening, and only the outlet switch 21TM070 is operated. It is configured not to execute a notification effect (for example, an effect of notifying an abnormality, etc.) for a passing object. With such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed. In addition, also in such a configuration, the calculation processing of each total value such as the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the base is executed based on the detection result of the outlet switch 21TM070.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the available variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Note that "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, when the command controlling microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), it controls the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit or a small hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative design in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), and thus the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, for specifying the start of a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, one of the big hit start 1 designation command and the big hit start 2 designation command is used according to the type of the big hit (that is, whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit). Specifically, in the case of "normal jackpot", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "probable change big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is given. Used. Note that a jackpot start designation command may be provided for each jackpot type.

  The command A003 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for displaying a small hit start screen, that is, for specifying the start of a small hit game.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command during opening of the special winning opening) showing a display during opening of the special winning opening at the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, a different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, the different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round.

  Commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) are for displaying a big hit end screen, that is, an effect control command for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end 1 specifying command: ending 1 specifying command, big hit end 2 specifying command: ending) 2 designation command). Note that the big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end a big hit game with "normal big hit". The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end the big hit game with the “probable big hit”. Note that a jackpot start designation command may be provided for each jackpot type.

  The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for displaying the small hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the small hit game.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is in the probable change state. The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (a time-saving state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the time-saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reservation storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage number has been increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first subtraction storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage number has decreased by one.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (door opening designation command) for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is open. The command D001 (H) is an effect control command (first abnormal winning designation command) for specifying that an abnormal winning has occurred in the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, or the general winning opening. The command D002 (H) is an effect control command (second abnormal winning designation command) for designating occurrence of an abnormal winning in the special winning opening.

  The command E100 (H) is an effect control command (setting confirmation mode designation command) that designates that the control has been performed in the setting confirmation mode. The command E200 (H) is an effect control command (setting change mode specifying command) that specifies that the setting change mode has been controlled.

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it responds to the contents shown in FIG. To change the display state of the image display device 5, change the display state of the lamp, and output sound number data to the sound output board 13.

  For example, the microcomputer 100 for game control designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B upon a winning start. The change pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 12 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A in the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. An image display device that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the display device 4B, and performs an effect in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as 5, it is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 from increasing.

  FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram for describing an external output signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. The award ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output for 0.1 second every time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls are paid out, and thereafter, the external output is stopped for 0.1 second.

  The door / frame open signal is assigned to the terminal 02 of the external output terminal board. The door / frame opening signal is a signal that is continuously output externally during a period in which the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (that is, the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is opened). Signal indicating the state).

  The terminal 03 of the external output terminal board is assigned a signal for all symbol determination times. The all symbol determination frequency signal is a signal that is externally output for 0.5 seconds each time the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped. All starting port signals are assigned to the terminal 04 of the external output terminal board. The all-start-port signal is a signal that is externally output for 0.1 second every time the first start winning port and the second start winning port are awarded, and thereafter the external output is stopped for 0.1 second.

  The jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal that is continuously output externally during the entire jackpot game (that is, a signal indicating that a jackpot game is being performed). The jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The big hit signal 2 is a signal that is externally output continuously during the entire big hit game and during the high base state (that is, a signal indicating that the game is in a extended game). The jackpot signal 3 is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The jackpot signal 3 is a signal that is continuously output externally during the entire jackpot game (that is, a signal indicating that a jackpot game is being performed).

  An out signal is assigned to the terminal 08 of the external output terminal board. The out signal is a signal that is output externally for 0.1 second every time a predetermined number of game balls (in this example, 10) are discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and thereafter the external output is stopped for 0.1 second. It is. The discharge of the game ball from inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is detected by, for example, the discharge port switch 21TM070 shown in FIG. A winning signal is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal board. The winning signal is output for 0.1 second each time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of payout balls are paid out when a winning occurs in all winning ports, and thereafter, the external output is output for 0.1 second. Stop signal.

  A security signal is assigned to the terminal 10 of the external output terminal board. The security signal is a signal that is externally output for 30 seconds when the initialization process is performed when the power is turned on. The security signal is externally output for four minutes when an illegal act (for example, detection of an abnormal winning or a switch abnormality) is detected.

  In addition, when an error (for example, magnetic detection) that is a game stop target is detected, the security signal is externally output until the power is turned off and for four minutes after the power is turned on again (that is, after the error is released). The security signal is externally output in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output timing of the security signal. As shown in FIG. 9-4, when an error (for example, magnetic detection) to be stopped occurs, a security signal is externally output for four minutes, but the power interruption process is performed one minute after the error occurs. Then, the output period of the security signal is 3 minutes remaining, and the value of the security signal timer is stored in the backup RAM. The output of the security signal for the remaining three minutes is performed after the power is turned on again (that is, after the error is cleared). However, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the control of the setting confirmation mode is started after the power is turned on, the output of the security signal is started in response to the control of the setting confirmation mode, and the control of the setting confirmation mode is terminated. Correspondingly, since the security signal is continuously output until one second elapses from the end of the control of the setting confirmation mode (see FIG. 8-9 of the characteristic part 21TM), after one second elapses from the end of the control of the setting confirmation mode. The security signal is output for the remaining three minutes based on the error that occurred before the power interruption processing.

  Note that the external signals shown in FIG. 9C include, for example, a flag corresponding to the output of the external signal at the timing of paying out 10 prize balls, the timing of the occurrence of a big hit, and the timing of the occurrence of an abnormal prize at the special winning opening. The timer is set (for example, step 050IWS012), and based on these flags and the setting of the timer, the information output process (step S23) is executed, whereby the information is externally output to an external device such as a hall computer.

  FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an abnormality notification process for performing a process related to the abnormality notification. The abnormality notification process is a process performed as a part of the command analysis process (S75) in FIG.

  In the abnormality notification process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the second abnormal winning designation command has been received (step 050IWS101), and if so, executes the special winning opening error notification (step 050IWS101). 050 IWS 102). Then, the abnormality notification processing ends.

  If the second abnormal winning designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening error notification is being executed (step 050IWS103). If the special winning opening error notification is being executed, the abnormality notification process is terminated. Although the details will be described later, in the present feature unit 050IW, since the priority of the special winning opening error notification is set higher than the abnormal winning notification and the door opening notification, the special winning opening error notification is being executed. Does not execute the abnormal prize notification or the door open notification even if the door open specification command or the first abnormal prize specification command is received.

  If the special winning opening error notification is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the door opening designation command has been received (step 050IWS104), and if so, the door opening notification. (Step 050 IWS 105).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first abnormal winning designation command has been received (step 050IWS106), and if so, executes abnormal winning notification (step 050IWS107). Thereafter, the abnormality notification processing ends. The feature part 050IW is configured so that the abnormal winning prize notification and the door opening notification cannot be executed in parallel while the special winning opening error notification is being executed (see FIG. 9-7). At timing T3), the processing of steps 050IWS104 to 050IWS107 is configured so that when the door opening notification is being executed, the abnormal winning notification can be executed in parallel (see FIG. 9-7). (See timing T5). That is, it is configured such that the door opening notification and the abnormal winning notification can be executed in an overlapping manner.

  FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of notification for each abnormality and the priority of notification. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the feature section 050IW, when the setting change mode is set (for example, when a setting change mode designation command is received), the power-on sound is output together with the output of the power-on sound as the setting change notification. On the image display device 5, a "Setting is being changed" image is displayed. When the setting confirmation mode is set (for example, when a setting confirmation mode designation command is received), the image of the “setting confirmation in progress” image is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the output of the power-on sound as the setting confirmation notification. Display is performed. When magnetism is detected by a magnetic sensor or the like, the image of the “magnet error” is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the output of the magnet error sound as a notification of the magnet error.

  Further, when a prize is generated in the non-operating (closed state) grand prize hole (ie, when the second abnormal prize designation command is received), a large prize hole error sound is given as a notification of the large prize hole error. Is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the output of the image. Further, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state, a prize is generated in the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening (that is, the first abnormality). If a winning designation command is received), an abnormal winning sound is output as notification of an abnormal winning. Further, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (that is, when a door opening designation command is received), the door opening sound “The door is open” is notified as the door opening. Is output.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the feature unit 050IW, the priority of the notification is set to be higher in the order of the notification during the setting change> the notification during the setting confirmation> the magnet error> the big winning opening error> the abnormal winning> the door opening. . The notification is not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. 9-6 and may be performed for other abnormalities. For example, when a radio wave is detected, it may be notified with a higher priority than the second abnormal winning (large winning opening abnormal). In the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, since it is not determined whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the related abnormality notification is not executed. If the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state after the end of the setting confirmation mode, the door opening notification is executed.

  Next, the execution timing of each notification will be described. FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of each notification.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, at timing T1, winning in the closed special winning opening is detected, and a special winning opening error notification is executed. Then, at the timing T2, the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is opened, but the door opening notification is not executed because the large winning a prize opening error notification having a higher priority than the door opening notification is being executed. . At timing T3, a prize in the general winning opening is detected while the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is being opened, but during the execution of the large winning opening error notification having a higher priority than the abnormal winning notification. Therefore, the abnormal winning notification is not executed (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 050IWS103 of the abnormal notification process shown in FIG. 9-5).

  At the timing T4, when the special winning opening error notification ends, the door opening notification is executed because the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is open. Further, at timing T5, when a winning in the general winning opening is detected while the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is being opened, an abnormal winning notification is executed. Then, at timing T6, when the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a enter the closed state, the door opening notification ends. As shown in the timing T5 of FIG. 9-7, the feature opening portion 050IW is configured to be able to execute the door opening notification and the abnormal winning notification in an overlapping manner (for example, the abnormal notification process shown in FIG. 9-5). Step 050 IWS 104 to 050 IWS 107).

  In this characteristic portion 050IW, the first notification effect (in this example, door opening notification) in response to the establishment of the first condition (in this example, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in an open state). Can be executed, and in response to the establishment of the first condition and the second condition (in this example, the occurrence of a prize in the general winning opening or the first starting winning opening), the first notification effect and the second notification effect (the present In the example, an abnormal winning notification can be executed, and the third condition (in this example, occurrence of a winning in the closed large winning opening in the closed state) different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. A third notification effect (in this example, a special winning opening error notification) can be executed, and when the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied, the third notification effect is higher than the first notification effect and the second notification effect. The effect is configured to be executed with priority. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect in response to the occurrence of an event having a different possibility and a seriousness in the case of fraud.

  In the present characteristic part 050IW, the second notification effect is not executed when only one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied (in this example, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are opened). When the state is not the state, even if a prize is generated in the general prize port or the first start prize port, the abnormal prize notification is not executed). With such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

  Also, in the present characteristic unit 050IW, it is possible to execute a fourth notification effect (in this example, magnetic error notification) in response to establishment of the fourth condition (in this example, detection of magnetism). When the second condition, the third condition, and the fourth condition are satisfied, only the fourth notification effect may be executed (for example, see FIG. 9-6). With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect in response to the occurrence of an event having a different possibility and a seriousness in the case of fraud.

  Further, in the present characteristic unit 050IW, the effect execution means executes the second notification effect when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied when the effect period of the third notification effect ends (for example, FIG. 9-7 (see timing T5). With such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed in response to the occurrence of each event.

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 050IW, the first condition (in this example, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in an open state), the second condition (in this example, a general winning opening or a first start winning). The occurrence of a prize in the mouth), the third condition (in this example, the occurrence of a prize in the closed large winning opening), and the fourth condition (in this example, detection of magnetism) are the occurrence of different types of events. It is configured to correspond to. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect in response to occurrence of different types of events.

  Note that the present feature unit 050IW is configured not to execute the second notification effect (in this example, abnormal winning notification) during the execution of the third notification effect (in this example, the special winning opening error notification). However, for example, if the third condition (in this example, a winning in the closed large winning opening occurs) during execution of the second notification effect (in this example, abnormal winning notification), The second notification effect may be stopped and the third notification effect may be executed.

  In the characteristic portion 050IW, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the determination of the abnormal winning (see FIG. 9-1), and based on the determination result, the effect control command (for example, the first abnormal winning designating command or the second abnormal winning command). A winning designation command and a door opening designation command are transmitted, and on the production control board 12 side, based on the received production control command, a notification (for example, an abnormal winning notification, a large winning opening error notification, and a door opening notification) is executed. (See FIG. 9-5). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. On the effect control board 12 side, an abnormal prize is determined, and the notification is executed based on the determination result. You may comprise.

  FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart illustrating a modification of the abnormality notification process. In the modification of the abnormality notification process shown in FIG. 9-8, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a prize has occurred in the special winning opening (for example, receives an effect control command designating a winning in the special winning opening). (Step 050 IWS 201), and if a winning in the special winning opening has occurred, whether or not the special winning opening is closed (for example, if the special winning opening is open) (Or not) has received an effect control command designating that there is a certain effect. Then, in the case where a prize has occurred in the special winning opening even though the special winning opening is in the closed state, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special winning opening error notification (step 050IWS203). Further, when the special winning opening is open and a winning in the special winning opening has occurred, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a valid winning in the special winning opening has occurred as a notification effect. The large winning prize information to be informed (for example, the number of acquired balls may be displayed) is executed (step 050IWS212).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening error notification is being executed (step 050IWS204). If the special winning opening error notification is being executed, the abnormality notification process is terminated.

  When the special winning opening error notification is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (for example, whether a door opening designation command is received). No) is confirmed (step 050IWS104), and if it is in the open state, a door open notification is executed (step 050IWS206).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a prize has occurred in the first start winning opening or the general winning opening (for example, an effect control command for designating a winning in the first starting winning opening or a general winning prize opening). It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command designating a prize has been received (step 050IWS207). If a prize has occurred, an abnormal prize notification is executed (step 050IWS208).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a winning has occurred in the second starting winning opening (for example, whether or not an effect controlling command designating winning in the second starting winning opening) has been received. (Step 050 IWS 209), if a winning in the second starting winning opening has occurred, it is determined whether or not the second starting winning opening is closed (for example, the second starting winning opening is open) Is confirmed) (step 050IWS210). Then, in the case where a prize is generated in the second start winning port even though the second start winning port is in the closed state, the effect control CPU 120 executes an abnormal winning notification (step 050IWS211). .

  In addition, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is not in the open state, any one of the winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the general winning opening) occurs. In the case of performing the process (Y in step 050 IWS 213), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a normal prize has occurred as a notification effect (for example, even if a new hold display is displayed). Good) (step 050IWS214). In step 050IWS214, the normal winning notification may be executed in a different manner depending on which winning port is used.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-8, when a winning in the special winning opening occurs while the special winning opening is open, the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state. Is also configured to execute the special winning opening winning notification, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. When the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state, the general winning opening is notified. As in the case where a prize has occurred, an abnormal prize notification may be executed.

  In the case where the number of prize balls based on the winning in the general winning opening is configured to be counted, the winning in the general winning opening when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is open. The gaming machine may be configured to exclude the counting of prize balls in an unstable situation by not including the number of prize balls based on the count, or to simplify the processing by including the number of prize balls in the count. May be.

  As described above, the feature 050IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-167415, it is determined that an abnormal prize has occurred based on the detection of a game ball at any of the winning openings when the glass door frame is in an open state. It is described that a special sound for notifying an abnormal winning is output.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-167415, when a winning in any of the winning openings occurs when the glass door frame is in an open state, an abnormal winning is uniformly notified regardless of the situation. Therefore, it is not possible to execute a suitable notification for winning.

  Therefore, in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of executing a suitable notification effect that a game medium has passed through a specific area, the characteristic unit 050IW has the following means (means A1) to (means) A8) is disclosed.

(Means A1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game using a game medium, and can be changed between a closed state and an open state. A door body (for example, a gaming machine frame 3 or a glass door frame 3a) and a specific area through which a game medium can pass (for example, a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a general winning opening, a big winning opening, passing) A gate 41 or the like), and an effect execution unit (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050IWS102, 050IWS107, etc.) capable of executing a notification effect based on the game medium passing through the specific area, The specific areas include a first specific area (for example, a special winning opening) and a second specific area (for example, a general winning opening, a first starting winning opening, a passing gate 41, and the like). Play area The notification effect based on the passage of the medium (for example, a special winning opening error notification) can be executed in a common manner regardless of whether the door is open (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps 050IWS009 to 050IWS011). And the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050IWS101 to 050IWS102. In the examples of FIGS. 9-1 and 9-5, whether the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is open is determined. Regardless, a special winning opening error notification is executed in a common manner), and whether the door is open for a notification effect (for example, an abnormal winning notification) based on the game medium passing through the second specific area. (For example, the CPU 103 executes steps 050IWS001 to 050IWS004). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050 IWS 106 to 050 IWS 107. In the example of FIGS. 9-1 and 9-5, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is not in the open state, the abnormal winning notification is given. (Not executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect that the game medium has passed through the specific area.

(Means A2) In the gaming machine of (Means A1), a third specific area in which a game medium can be changed to an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter, and the entered game medium can pass therethrough. (For example, a variable winning ball device 6B) provided with a (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) provided with a (for example, a second starting winning opening), when the game medium passes through the third specific area when the variable device is in a closed state, The passage is invalidated, and a notification effect (for example, an abnormal winning notification) is executed by the effect executing means (for example, the CPU 103 executes steps 050IWS005 to 050IWS008, and the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050IWS106 to 050IWS107). ).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect that the game medium has passed through the specific area.

(Means A3) In the gaming machine of (Means A1) or (Means A2), a plurality of second specific areas are provided (for example, a general winning opening 10 is provided at four places below the left and right of the game area. See FIG. 1). ), The effect executing means can execute an information effect based on the game medium having passed through any of the second specific areas in a common manner (for example, the CPU 103 executes steps 050IWS003 to 050IWS004, and the effect control CPU 120). May be configured to perform steps 050IWS106 to 050IWS107).
According to such a configuration, the processing can be simplified.

(Means A4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (Means A1) to (Means A3), a specific variable device (for example, a special variable device) capable of changing between an open state where game media can enter and a closed state where game media cannot enter. A prize ball device 7), the first specific area is provided so that a game medium that has entered the specific variable device can pass therethrough, and the effect executing means is configured to execute the first specific area when the door is open. When the specific variable device is in the open state even if the game medium passes through, the notification effect may not be executed (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes steps 050IWS009 to 050IWS011).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect that the game medium has passed through the specific area.

(Means A5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (Means A1) to (Means A4), the game medium passes through at least one of the first specific area and the second specific area when the door is in the closed state. It is configured to include a prize effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050IWS212 and 050IWS214) capable of executing a prize effect (for example, a special winning opening prize notification or a normal prize notification) based on the result. It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect that the game medium has passed through the specific area.

(Means A6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (Means A1) to (Means A5), a predetermined area (for example, an out port or a prize) through which a game medium flowing down the game area without passing through the specific area passes. Out port with a pocket (specifically, an out port having the same structure as a general winning port)), the effect execution means, when the game medium passes through a predetermined area when the door body is open, The notification effect may not be performed.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(Means A7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (Means A1) to (Means A6), during the execution of the notification effect based on the passing of the game medium through the second specific area, the game medium is moved through the first specific area. When the notification effect based on passing is performed, the execution of the notification effect based on the game medium passing through the second specific area may be stopped.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.
It may be constituted as follows.

(Means A8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (Means A1) to (Means A7), an awarding means capable of awarding a game value based on a game medium passing through a specific area, and an award provided by the awarding means. There may be provided a counting means capable of counting a game value, wherein the counting means may not be configured to count the game value given when the door is in an open state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the counting of the game value when the gaming machine is unstable.

  In addition, a configuration for solving the following problem is disclosed in the characteristic portion 050IW. That is, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-140468 describes that an error notification image is displayed with priority over a prize ball number notification effect image or a probability change confirmation notification effect image.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-140468, it is not possible to execute a suitable notification effect for the occurrence of a plurality of abnormalities.

  Therefore, in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of executing a suitable notification effect, the characteristic portion 050IW discloses the following means (means B1) to (means B7).

(Means B1) The gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 050IW is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and is an effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the steps 050IWS102 and 050IWS105). , 050 IWS 107, etc.), and the effect execution means performs the first notification effect (for example, when the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state). For example, door opening notification) can be executed, and in response to the establishment of the first condition and the second condition (for example, occurrence of a prize in the general winning opening or the first starting winning opening), the second notification is performed together with the first notification effect. A notification effect (for example, abnormal winning notification) can be executed, and corresponds to establishment of a third condition (for example, occurrence of a prize in a closed large winning opening) different from the first condition and the second condition. To perform a third notification effect (for example, a special winning opening error notification), and when the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied, the third notification effect is higher than the first notification effect and the second notification effect. The effect can be executed with priority (for example, a portion in which effect control CPU 120 executes steps 050IWS101 to 050IWS107; see FIG. 9-6).
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(Means B2) In the gaming machine of (Means B1), the effect executing means does not execute the second notification effect when only one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied (for example, for a game machine). When the frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is not in the open state, an abnormal prize notification is not executed even if a prize is generated in the general prize port or the first start prize port.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(Means B3) In the gaming machine of the above (Means B1) or (Means B2), the effect executing means may output a fourth notification effect (for example, magnetic error notification) in response to establishment of a fourth condition (for example, detection of magnetism). ) Can be executed, and only the fourth notification effect is executed when the first condition, the second condition, the third condition, and the fourth condition are satisfied (for example, see FIG. 9-6). Is also good.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(Means B4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (Means B1) to (Means B3), when the effect period of the third notification effect ends, the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. In this case, the second notification effect may be executed (for example, see timing T5 in FIG. 9-7).
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(Means B5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (Means B1) to (Means B4), the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are configured to correspond to occurrences of different types of events. You may.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable notification effect in response to occurrence of different types of events.

(Means B6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (Means B1) to (Means B5), the third condition (in this example, the closed state is set) during the execution of the second notification effect (in this example, the abnormal winning notification). When a winning in the special winning opening) is established, the second notification effect that is being executed may be stopped and the third notification effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, a suitable notification effect can be executed.

(Means B7) In any one of the above-mentioned (means B1) to (means B6), an assigning means capable of assigning a game value based on establishment of the second condition, and counting a game value assigned by the assigning means. Possible counting means may be provided, and the counting means may be configured not to count the game value given when the first condition is satisfied.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the counting of the game value when the gaming machine is unstable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23: Count switch 30: Hitting operation handle 31A: Stick controller 31B: Push button 32: Movable body 100: Game control microcomputer 101, 121: ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124: random number circuit 105, 125: I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
It is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing an information effect,
The effect execution means,
A first notification effect can be executed in response to establishment of the first condition;
A second notification effect can be executed together with the first notification effect in response to establishment of the first condition and the second condition;
A third notification effect can be executed in response to establishment of a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition,
When the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied, the third notification effect can be executed with priority given to the first notification effect and the second notification effect. Gaming machine.

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